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COULTER Modules Slide Stainer Service Manual

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3. JNo Connects to J No Connects to J1 Shuttle stepper motor M1 J18 Slide transfer retracted sensor SEN9 J2 Probe down solenoid 50142 J19 Slide transfer extended sensor SEN10 J3 Slide transfer solenoid 60141 J20 Probe up sensor SEN11 J4 Truck vacuum solenoid 50143 J21 Probe down sensor SEN12 J5 System Control card J5 fluid detector signals J22 Truck lift up sensor SEN18 Truck lift down sesnor SEN19 J6 Main Distribution card J6 J23 Cassette transit sensor SEN30 J7 Shuttle vacuum solenoid SOL44 J24 Upper cassette transfer solenoid 50145 J8 Printhead release solenoid 50146 J25 FD1 near needle in GEN S System Diluter J9 Encoder A sensor SEN58 J26 FD2 in Sample Access and Reservoir module Encoder B sensor SEN59 Encoder sensor SEN60 J10 Servo reverse limit sensor SEN1 J27 FD3 in Dispense module J11 Servo forward limit sensor SEN2 J28 FD4 in Sample Access and Reservoir module J12 Truck vacuum sensor SEN3 J29 FD5 in Dispense module J13 Shuttle vacuum sensor SENA J30 FD6 in Dispense module J14 Print position sensor SEN5 J31 FD7 in Sample Access and Reservoir module J15 Smear position sensor SEN6 J32 FD8 in Dispense module J16 Dispense position sensor SEN7 J33 Truck lift solenoid SOL56 J17 Cassette transfer home sensor SEN8 J34 Spare solenoid SOL57 PN 4276985A A 2 13 QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DE
4. 16 TURNS PROGRESSIVE PITCH RESERVOIR f F J 2 f f f ROD MOUNT RESERVOIR TUBING SUPPORT RES 2 RESA ROD 1 oF qi 7 er TO SHEET 3 NIA PEN vea S A DISPENSE ts AS 1 30 15 NOT USED 2 NOT USED Y 4 gt 1 ISOTON VACUUM SOURCE 3 SOL 1 30 13 5 SOL2 C 5 30 15 37 C 6 eos gt gt QD VENTIVACUUM 2 SOL 5 L K 3 H 1 2 8 30 PSISPSIVENT RVAC Bae a UTEQZTP vera ISOTON CLENZ BLEACH 1 VENT 9 gt M zm 1 116 10F3 USED A 2 mp mete nne EEE 3 179 i TO WASTE p PIERCE NEEDLE 19 FT5 i 13 i i 8 i 2 I 5 63 125 e 11 i 13 c i 2 1 BD3 For 2 bs X BI Ai X 1 7 E 1 NC COM y 59 7 9 EST IF Kor B KS K 2 5 20 H a H i 18 ig PP vnr VL114 4 z 3 120 b 114 i FM x T 10 15 3 a 15 28 NEEDLE BELLOWS WASTE i 65 1 m ASPIRATION LINE i 5 FE1 3 J2 Em i HOST GEN 5 Ji 10 s VL5 T 30 A SOL 114 11 fa A eda as AE AE dre 3 3 75 FF3 MF6 251 45 4 3 d A 1501115 5 FF4 6 iG 5 i n e HOST GEN S E i 1 i 7 3 2 i 6 75 6 75 i i 4 450 17 7 A i 3 Port 3 GENS Port 4 MF13 i 1 1 9 GEN S m i i 15 1 7 I SIZE PART DRAWING NO REV i 9917120 B 6323138 H
5. 7334028A MIB Top view c Unfasten the captive screws for MF13 If this is a field retrofit lengthen the tubing from MF13 to QD5 if necessary 1 Disconnect QD5 See Figure 3 3 1 2 Remove MF13 and replace all of the green and black striped tubing with the same color tubing cut to 13 cm 5 in lengths Note Applying a small amount of cleaning agent on the fittings as a lubricant will aid tubing installation 3 Reconnect QD5 but leave MF13 loose 3 Remove the red pinch valve deactivator clip from the pinch valve in the Sample Access and Reservoir module 4 Insert the Sample Access and Reservoir module in the space provided in front of QD5 routing the QD8 connector between MF4 and QD4 for later connection to the SlideMaker See Figure 3 3 2 3 3 2 PN 4276985A PN 4276985A INSTALLATION PROCEDURES MODIFYING THE GEN S SYSTEM Figure 3 3 2 Inserting and Securing the Sample Access and Reservoir Module Sample Access and Reservoir ans gt dr raste 7334029B 5 Ensure no tubing is trapped under or around the Sample Access and Reservoir module then fasten the captive screws on the module 6 Fasten the captive screws on MF4 and MF13 ATTENTION Later in this procedure you will install a splash shield over the Sample Access and Reservoir module For that shield to fit correctly you must route the cables as described in step 7 below 7 Conne
6. J12 J9 J13 J14 J10 J15 7334054A Connectors Table A 2 3 Dryer Interface Card Connectors JNo Connects to J No Connects to J1 Heatsink assembly on Heat Source card J9 Gripper overextended sensor SEN46 J2 Temperature Sensor card J10 Platen elevator down SEN45 J3 Dryer Exit Sensor card SEN49 J11 Platen elevator up sensor SEN44 J4 Spare sensor SEN42 J12 Dryer stepper motor M5 J5 Vertical slide sensor SEN41 J13 Spare solenoid SOL59 J6 Platen elevator stepper motor M2 J14 Gripper release solenoid SOL60 J7 Dryer fan J15 Spare sensor SEN43 J8 Main Distribution card J8 Test Points Table A 2 4 Dryer Interface Card Test Points TP Signal Name TP Signal Name HNGND HIGH NOISE GROUND 5V POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE 24V POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE DGND DIGITAL GROUND A 2 2 PN 4276985A CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS Main Distribution Card Figure A 2 3 Main Distribution Card Components 6 J27 J17 J22 TP7 J21 P2 QUICK REFERENGE INFORMATION 5 Te ri T 79 18 pss J10 J13 4 J28 J14 J20 Connectors Table A 2 5 Main Distribution Card Connectors mp emi 24V HGND J4 5V DGND J2 TP8 Ji TP9 J3 TP14 TP11 TP13 TP10 2 gm iB Ip EN 17 A Tei vis pier J12 7334083A J No Connects to J No Connects to P
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8. Tools Supplies Needed Felt tip marker with medium or fine point Ruler Procedure ATTENTION The pick and wick adjustments affect the placement of the slide on the shuttle and therefore can affect the location of the slide in the dispense position l Before checking the dispense position verify the pick and wick positions are correct See Heading 4 4 PICK AND WICK SLIDE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 4 3 3 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES HOME PRINTER AND DISPENSE OFFSET SHUTTLE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 2 From the home position exercise the shuttle all the way left and then all the way right a the SlideMaker screen select HOME OFFSET MAIN MENU gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS CASSETTE SHUTTLE BASKET gt gt DEFINE SHUTTLE REFERENCE POS HOME OFFSET The shuttle moves to the home position b Select PRINTER OFFSET The shuttle moves to the left to the print position c Select DISPENSE OFFSET The shuttle moves to the right to the dispense position 3 Determine the current location of the shuttle in the dispense position a Unlatch the locking lever on the dispense probe pull the lever out and turn the lever up or down as shown in Figure 4 3 4 b Manually move the dispense probe down until it touches the slide c Using a felt tip marker mark the position of the dispense probe on the slide 4 Remove the marked slide from the shuttle a Latch the locking lever on the dispense probe Figure 4 3 4 then
9. FD FD Pump activated DP2 pp1 FD FD Dispense probe p Lee Shuttle valve 7 RES1 RES2 FD FD VC19 FD GENeS System needle bellows Lee valve 7334121A After the drop is dispensed CL10 moves the dispense probe back to its up position When the probe up sensor SEN11 senses the dispense probe in the up position the shuttle moves the labeled slide with the blood drop to the smear position for smearing In overlap cycle single slide mode the dispensing of the drop of blood occurs simultaneously with the backwashing and drying of the aspiration lines of the subsequent sample Rinsing and Drying the Aspiration and Dispense Lines While the sample is in the reservoir the sample aspiration lines are rinsed in preparation for aspirating the next sample The backwashing and drying of the aspiration lines consists of three processes The SlideMaker and the Analytical Station s synchronized rinsing of the SlideMakers aspiration line to the needle vent chamber VC19 and the needle bellows See Figure 2 5 10 See Figure 2 5 11 Figure 2 5 12 The SlideMakers pressurized air drying of its aspirate line to the vent chamber VC19 The Analytical Station s vacuum drying of the needle vent line to VC19 See Fluid detectors FD6 and FD8 are used to detect and confirm the presence of air in the dispense lines prior to aspiration of the next sample Blood detector BD3 is used to confirm the corr
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12. Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative PN 4276985A 1 2 21 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 2 9 Pneumatics Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION REGOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center RCS Application Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action PNEUMATICS LOW VACUUM 1 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Low is OFF is ON 25 LOW VACUUM 1 SUPPLY Vacuum Out Of Range EN FAILURE Or Not Present Turn Off On SlideMaker N A The SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity k 17 5 in Hg vacuum misadjusted 2 Vacuum leak 3 Pneumatic Supply Monitor 17 5 in Hg card failure 4 A D converter failure or error Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm 1 Check the 17 5 in Hg vacuum a From the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLIES b While monitoring the 17 5 in Hg vacuum reading on the screen adjust the 17 5 in Hg vacuum regulator REG1 c If the message persists check for a vacuum leak 2 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker and open the cover WARNI
13. is unable to verify voltages pressures and temperatures 7 2 12 7 2 12 PN 4276985A Table 7 2 4 Communication Error Messages Continued TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION REGOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center RCS Application Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action COMMUNICATION RAM ERROR Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker BATTERY is OFF is ON 14 BATTERY BACKED RAM BACKED RAM Failure C ERROR Turn Off On e A SlideMaker 5 24 hours The SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity Failure in reading or writing the parameters to the battery backed RAM Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Turn off the SlideMaker 2 Open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 4 5 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker If the message persists Turn off the SlideMaker If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Open the cover and
14. gt Measures the ambient temperature and controls the heat generated by the heatsink assembly to dry the smeared slides gt Generates reference voltages gt Controls system reset SlideMaker Software The software program for the SlideMaker is contained as reprogrammable flash memory on two EPROMs on the System Control card U45 and U72 The software program is transferred to processor A and processor B during system reset PN 4276985A INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION 2 SYSTEM CONTROL Figure 2 4 2 System Gontrol Card Processor Block Diagram 8 A 0 7 58 4 Ji a SOL_OE Stepper Prn 2 PRN CW AND PRN CLK Interface Sin MHz SEL Enc Interface 80C 196KC EN Buf Inter Processor Processor A E E b Motor Communication me Step Drivers 3 5 gt 3 8 IORST 6 ea 5 5 00 V Ref STATA 0 2 2 47 2 Status PWR FAIL 2 SEN 13 14 Indicators E AAA EXINT A os SYSCLK SYSCLK 4 2 o8 3x LAN SMONTIE lt SES H ET 54 E D A 0 7 E 2 5 5 5 B 10 V Ref 212 8 E nur gis 5 9 8 igi m RESET Bla Digital
15. De energize SOL41 and verify that as the slide pusher bars retract the slide is stripped off the slide pusher bars and aligned correctly on the conveyer belts in the Dryer module If the slide is deposited in the Dryer module correctly no adjustment is needed Go to step 8 If the slide remains on the shuttle or is deposited on the conveyer belts at an angle adjust the slide stripper plate Go to step 6 Adjust the location front back of the slide stripper plate Manually place a slide on the shuttle Energize SOL41 to push the slide into the dryer Ensure the slide stripper plate is located behind the rear edge of the slide and is parallel to the slide If the slide stripper plate is positioned correctly go to step 7 If the slide stripper plate is not positioned correctly go to d Loosen the stripper plate bracket screws See Figure 4 17 1 Move the stripper plate bracket to the correct position and tighten the bracket screws De energize SOL41 and verify that as the slide pusher bars retract the slide is stripped off the slide pusher bars Ifthe slide stripper plate is stripping the slide correctly no further adjustment is needed Go to Verification If the slide stripper plate is not stripping the slide correctly adjust the height of the stripper plate Go to step 7 4 17 1 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES SLIDE STRIPPER PLATE ADJUSTMENT Figure 4 17 1 Slide Stripper Plate and Screws st
16. THIR ORAwORG AMOK GPECIFICAYIDM THE PROPERTY OF COULTER CORPORATION IT BRUEI IN ETRICT CONFIDEMCE ANO SHALL NOT REPRODUCED COPIED OF USE TmE BASIS FOR THE MANUFACYUR OR SALE DF APPARATUE WITHOUT PRIOR MM 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7 1 1 CONTENTS 7 1 SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES 7 1 1 About the Tables in Heading 7 2 TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES 7 1 1 Icons and Traffic Lights Displayed on the Workstation with System Messages 7 1 2 7 2 TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES 7 2 1 7 3 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS FOR THE SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE 7 3 1 Troubleshooting Blood Smear Quality Problems 7 3 1 Troubleshooting Smear Module Alignment Problems 7 3 1 Troubleshooting the Servo System 7 3 1 7 4 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ERRORS 7 4 1 TABLES 7 2 1 Miscellaneous System Messages 7 2 1 7 2 2 Basket Error Messages 7 2 4 7 2 3 Cassette Error Messages 7 2 8 7 2 4 Communication Error Messages 7 2 11 7 2 5 Dispense Error Messages 7 2 14 7 2 6 Dryer Error Messages 7 2 16 7 2 7 Ejector Error Messages 7 2 21 7 2 8 Fluidics Error Messages 7 2 24 7 2 9 Pneumatics Error Messages 7 2 26 7 2 10 Power Error Messages 7 2 32 7 2 11 Printer Error Messages 7 2 36 7 2 12 Reagent Error Messages 7 2 38 7 2 13 Shuttle Error Messages 7 2 39 7 2 14 Truck Error Messages 7 2 41 7 4 1 Software Installation Errors 7 4 1 PN 4276985A 7 CONTENTS 7 ii PN 4276985A TROUBLESHOOTING 1 1 SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES The SlideMaker autom
17. gt Phototransistor emitter supplied by 39 Kohm 5 1 4 W resistor to ground collector to 5 V Temperature Sensor A temperature sensor is used to measure the air temperature in the slide path in the Dryer module The voltage and current requirements for the temperature sensor are The Temperature Sensor Integrated circuit power input is through a I Kohm 5 1 4 W resistor on the Temperature Sensor card from 15 V with a common lead to analog ground e The output is 10 mV C Vacuum Activated Switch Sensors Vacuum activated switch sensors are used to detect vacuum in the pneumatic lines to the truck and shuttle The voltage and current requirements for the vacuum activated switch sensors are Switch armature connected with current limit to 45 V Normally OPEN contact supplied by 10 Kohm 5 1 4 W resistor to ground with capacitor to increase closing current PN 4276985A A 5 TREE Figure A 5 1 SlideMaker Menu Summary PNEUMATIC POWER L1 PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLIES SUPPLIES screen T L2 ADVANCE BASKET R4 EXIT L1 SAVE PRINTER LABEL ROUTINE FUNCTIONS INTENSITY XX ADVANCE CASSETTES L2 REAR BELT L3 UNLOCK CASSETTE L2 L INCREMENT INTENSITY LOCK CASSETTE L3 FRONT REAR BELT L4 LOCK CASSETTE Eve Rss L3 DECREMENT I
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19. N A 6214112 Valve solenoid valve pneumatic 3 way NG 0 50 psi 24 Vdc N A 6232159 Choke pneumatic 0 004 yellow N A 6232352 Fitting union plastic 0 062 i d See Figure 8 2 16 item 4 N A 6232381 Fitting elbow hose barb N A 6805693 Switch and lever extension assembly See Figure 8 2 6 item 5 PN 4276985A 8 2 21 ILLUSTRATED PARTS PARTS LISTS Figure References A Figure 8 2 13 Figure 8 2 12 Slide and Smear Module See Table 8 2 12 Upper cassette transfer co e QE e 2 D e o oOo C 556 4 N Y gt C Figure 8 2 15 Smear truck 6985035A PN 4276985A 8 2 22 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Table 8 2 12 Slide and Smear Module See Figure 8 2 12 Item Part Number Description 1 6232837 Valve solenoid three on partitioned manifold S A 2 5115016 Switch vacuum pressure high vacuum 3 6232434 Fitting Luer male lock ring white nylon use with PN 6232436 and PN 6232435 6232436 Fitting Luer external to 0 094 i d hose barb plastic 4 6232435 Fitting Luer 0 094 i d male 5 6028747 Cable assembly sensor 53 cm 21 0 in 6 6232833 Cylinder air 2 00 stroke 0 50 bore double acting guided 7 1024058 Tubing ribbon double coiled CP See Figure 8 2 14 item 4 1024310 Tubing flex coiled truck CP See Figure 8
20. both extended and retracted at the same time Note Unused samples are her Queue modules discarded following reset i 4 Manually push the output cassette transfer mechanism back to the retracted 3 Completed smears are dried The output cassette retracted sensor position and deposited in a slide basket SEN15 or the output cassette extended 5 Puta full slide cassette in the Cassette Input Queue module 4 The SlideMaker stops sensor SEN16 is blocked 6 Turn on the SlideMaker e SEN15 or SEN16 failed 7 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative CASSETTE EXTEND TIMEOUT Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop llf AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples aspirated The upper cassette transfer mechanism the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Cassette is OFF is ON 2 If the smear truck cannot pick mechanism that advances the empty cassette 4 Wait until the last slide the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 60 TIMEOUT CASSETTE XFER Transfer To Output up a slide to make a smear the from the Cassette Input Queue module to the f Cassette Output Q dule did not 2 Turn off the SlideMaker TO OUTPUT Queue Timeout sample is not used assette Output Queue module did no 3 Remove al
21. gt Index button linked to an alphabetic index Inthe printed manual there is a master table of contents including master lists of the illustrations and the tables at the beginning of the manual chapter specific table of contents at the beginning of each chapter and an alphabetic index at the end of the manual Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION includes brief description of this manual list of supporting documents and essential safety information CHAPTER 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION includes the function and location of each major SlideMaker module and an explanation of the instruments operation by system CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES contains the procedures used to install the SlideMaker CHAPTER 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES contains the procedures used to service and repair the SlideMaker Each procedure includes a purpose statement and a list of any special tools or equipment needed in addition to the standard tool kit CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES contains the procedures used to maintain the SlideMaker and to verify the system is operating correctly CHAPTER 6 SCHEMATICS is provided for the insertion of SlideMaker schematics CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING contains problem descriptions including a complete list of error messages with troubleshooting actions and tips Use the information in this chapter in conjunction with the procedures in Chapter 4 to locate and correct instrument problems CHAPTE
22. i full a Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Completed smears are drie and He in a slide basket cylinder CL7 failed Den d 4 The SlideMaker stops The output cassette retracted sensor 3 If the message persists SEN15 failed a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative CASSETTE RETRACT TIMEOUT Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples aspirated The upper cassette transfer mechanism the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Cassette is OFF is ON 2 If the smear truck cannot pick mechanism that advances the empty cassette 4 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 61 TIMEOUT XFER MECH BACK Transfer Retract 3 up a slide to make a smear the from the Cassette Input Queue module to the i Cassette Output Q dule did not 2 Turn off the SlideMaker FROM OUTPUT Timeout 4 sample is not used assette Output Queue module did no 3 Remove all the slide cassettes from the Cassette Input Queue and Cassette Output retract within the allowable time or the Note Unused samples are sensor did not detect its retraction because augue modules discarded following reset 14 Manu
23. 1 2 1 electronic 1 2 1 electronic power system 2 2 1 high vacuum function 2 3 4 high vacuum enable valve SOL66 function 2 3 2 location 2 3 1 home position See smear position If No Cassette Is Present In The Input Queue Then Add Loaded Cassette 7 2 9 important definition 1 1 3 infrared interrupting sensors function A 4 7 voltage and current requirements A 4 7 installation instrument modifying the GEN S System 3 3 1 preinstallation checklist 3 1 1 preparing the system for operation 3 4 10 testing the system 3 5 1 unpacking and connecting the SlideMaker 3 4 1 upgrading GEN S System for compatibility with SlideMaker 3 2 1 installation software error messages 7 4 1 using laptop computer 4 10 1 instrument See SlideMaker INDEX 5 INDEX J jumper settings See specific circuit card K Keypad and Display module function 2 1 2 2 4 5 location 2 1 3 removing 4 1 10 L Label Printer Communication Timeout 7 2 36 Label Printer module adjustment procedures 4 5 1 cleaning the printhead 4 12 1 components illustration 2 8 1 description 2 8 1 field adjustments 2 8 3 function 2 1 2 2 8 1 printhead cylinder location 2 8 2 removing 4 1 10 securing captive screws location 4 1 10 4 1 11 sensor summary 2 8 3 labeling position See print position LANGUAGE SUPPORT TOOL VERSION IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH SYSTEM SOFTWARE 7 4 1 leakage current specifications SlideMaker 2 1 4 LEDs locations and f
24. 4 5 1 Procedure 4 5 1 Label Position in the Y Dimension Adjustment 4 5 3 SLIDE ELEVATOR PLATEN ADJUSTMENTS 4 6 1 Purpose 4 6 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 6 1 Preliminary Platen Checks and Adjustments 4 6 1 Slide Placement Adjustments 4 6 2 Verification 4 6 3 DISPENSE PUMP ADJUSTMENT 4 7 1 Purpose 4 7 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 7 1 Procedure 4 7 1 Verification 4 7 2 CIRCUIT CARD REPLACEMENT 4 8 1 Purpose 4 8 1 Procedure 4 8 1 FLUID DETECTOR CALIBRATION 4 9 1 Purpose 4 9 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 9 1 Procedure 4 9 1 Verification 4 9 2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION USING LAPTOP COMPUTER 4 10 1 Purpose 4 10 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 10 1 Procedure 4 10 1 SEN41 VERTICAL SLIDE SENSOR ALIGNMENT 4 11 1 Purpose 4 11 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 11 1 Procedure 4 11 1 Verification 4 11 2 PRINTHEAD CLEANING 4 12 1 Purpose 4 12 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 12 1 Procedure 4 12 1 Verification 4 12 3 EXTENDED AND LONG TERM SHUTDOWN 4 13 1 Purpose 4 13 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 13 1 Procedure 4 13 1 PN 4276985A CONTENTS 4 4 14 DISPENSE PROBE CLEANING REPLACEMENT 4 14 1 Purpose 4 14 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 14 1 Procedure 4 14 1 Verification 4 14 2 4 15 SLIDE EJECTOR ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNMENT 4 15 1 Purpose 4 15 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 15 2 Slide Pusher Adjustment 4 15 2 Slide Ejector Alignment 4 15 3 Verification 4 15 6 4 16 SLIDE PUSHER BARS AND SHUTTLE BRU
25. 9 ISOTON CLENZ BLEACH NOT USED gl 1 L 1 2 2 SE __ SIZE PARTIDRAWING NO REV B 6323138 H SCALE NONE SHEET 3 OF 8 CLASS CODE 8 7 6 5 i 4 3 2 1
26. A 2 6 A 2 7 A 2 8 A 2 9 A 2 10 A 2 11 A 2 12 A 2 13 A 2 14 A 2 15 A 2 16 A 2 17 A 3 1 A 4 1 A 4 2 PN 4276985A CONTENTS Dispense Module See Figure 8 2 5 8 2 9 Dryer Module See Figure 8 2 6 8 2 11 Main Fluidics Module See Figure 8 2 7 8 2 13 Rear Compartment See Figure 8 2 8 8 2 15 Rear Door See Figure 8 2 9 8 2 17 Sample Access and Reservoir Module See Figure 8 2 10 8 2 19 Slide Elevator Module See Figure 8 2 11 8 2 21 Slide and Smear Module See Figure 8 2 12 8 2 23 Upper Cassette Transfer Mechanism See Figure 8 2 13 8 2 24 Dispense Probe Mechanism and Rinse Block See Figure 8 2 14 8 2 25 Smear Truck Assembly See Figure 8 2 15 8 2 26 Chokes and Fittings See Figure 8 2 16 8 2 27 Top of Form Sensor Voltage Settings A 1 1 Pressure and Vacuum Tolerances A 1 1 Shuttle Position Nominal Settings A 1 2 Power Supply Voltage Tolerances A 1 2 Basket Transport Interface Card Connectors A 2 1 Basket Transport Interface Card Test Points A 2 1 Dryer Interface Card Connectors A 2 2 Dryer Interface Card Test Points A 2 2 Main Distribution Card Connectors A 2 3 Main Distribution Card Test Points A 2 4 Main Fluidics Interface Card Connectors A 2 5 Power Supply Monitor Card Connectors A 2 6 Power Supply Monitor Card LEDs 2 10 Power Supply Monitor Card Test Point Signals A 2 10 Slide Ejector Interface Card Connectors A 2 11 Slide Ejector Interface Card Test Points A
27. Figure 2 6 4 22 Cassette unlocked Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J4 J9 8 See Figure 2 6 2 or Blocked cassette unlocked Figure 2 6 4 23 Slide pusher retracted Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J5 J9 9 See Figure 2 6 2 or Blocked slide ejector retracted Figure 2 6 4 24 Slide pusher extended Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J6 J9 10 See Figure 2 6 2 or Blocked slide ejector extended Figure 2 6 4 25 Slide registered Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J7 J9 11 See Figure 2 6 2 or Blocked left side of slide Figure 2 6 3 registered correctly 26 Cassette present Reflective infrared Slide Ejector Interface J8 J9 12 See Figure 2 6 2 or Reflection cassette present in Figure 2 6 4 ejection position 27 Input cassette retracted Reflective infrared Slide Ejector Interface J10 J9 13 See Figure 2 6 2 or Reflection input cassette Figure 2 6 4 transfer mechanism in home position 28 Cassette Empty Sensor card Reflective infrared mounted on Slide Ejector Interface J11 J9 14 See Figure 2 6 2 or PCB Figure 2 6 4 Reflection cassette present and empty 30 Cassette transit Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J23 J6 5 Interface See Figure 2 6 5 Blocked upper cassette mechanism in transit between home and fully extended 2 6 8 PN 4276985A INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE 2 7 SMEAR PROCESSING S
28. H Tolerance Sensor 3 SlideMaker Log SlideMaker Truck Wick Position Timeout If AutoStop If AutoStop is OFF is ON Ann N A 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated 2 Any sample in a reservoir is discarded 3 Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket 1 No new samples are aspirated 2 Any sample in a reservoir is discarded 3 Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket 4 The SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity The smear truck is not properly located Over a slide Vacuum has not been applied Vacuum is too low e The truck vacuum sensor SENS failed Debris is impeding the establishment of vacuum When traveling to the wick position the smear truck ended at a position greater than 0 050 in of the desired position Cause unknown Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 2 Turn off the SlideMaker and open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Remove the slide cassette from the slide ejector station 4 Remove any glass slides in the slide ejector mechanism 5 Remove any slide on the shuttle and wipe the shuttle with a clean tissue to remove any deb
29. LED anode supplied by 150 ohm 5 1 4 W resistor to 5 V cathode to ground gt Phototransistor emitter supplied by 39 Kohm 5 1 4 W resistor to ground collector to 45 V e Coulter assembled 4 piece large gap interrupting sensors gt LED anodes 47 ohms in series with each anode supplied by 47 ohm 5 1 4 W resistor to 45 V cathodes to ground gt Phototransistor emitters supplied by one 47 Kohm 5 1 4 W resistor to ground collectors to 45 V Logic Sensors The logic sensors are software monitors not physical sensors The serial 1 cts clear to send and serial 2 cts sensors monitor handshake signal from the Workstation and the service port Magnetic Reed Switch Sensors Magnetic reed switch sensors are used 4 With magnetic floats in the reagent reservoirs to sense reagent levels sense the position of the smear truck lift Tosense the interlock conditions of the outer SlideMaker covers These switches have minimum current requirements to guarantee contact cleaning The voltage and current requirements for the float sensors are Switch armature connected with current limit to 5 V Normally CLOSED when not full contact supplied by 10 Kohm 5 1 4 W resistor to ground The voltage and current requirements for the interlock switches are Switch armature connected with current limit to 5 V Normally CLOSED when door closed contact supplied by 10 Kohm 5 1 4 W resistor to ground PN 427
30. LEDS Printer Reset card 415V 24 V 45V 15V module switch Dryer Interface 2 Main card upply Distributi 24 V Monitor iis HSV gt System 15V Control jector eard Interface card 30 Psi Servo 5 j mear vacuum Display Transport Pneumatic PU Keypad Interface Pneumatic Supply High enable valves Monitor Vacuum cards 15V Main 17 5 in Hg Fan Vacuum Dispense 2 Dispense 1 Fluidics accumulator Manifold Manifold Interface 6 5 in Hg tank card card card 7334082A Power Input Power Cable The power cable connects the SlideMaker to a standard ac wall outlet Two power cables are available in the Service Installation kit e The American style power connector conforms to the Underwriters Laboratory UL specifications The European style power connector conforms to most agencies governing in Europe Line Voltage Input Protection Primary ac input to the SlideMaker is protected by a transient voltage suppressor and two ac filters to prevent damage and performance degradation from line voltage variations nominal value exceeded by 10 line spikes or random power line interruptions These components are located on the rear access panel See Figure 2 2 3 PN 4276985A 2 2 2 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION ELECTRONIC POWER SYSTEM The transient voltage suppressor eliminates high voltage spikes such as caused by lightning strikes avoiding damage to the
31. SCALE VEE Elen Sele ER NONE SHEET 2 OF 8 8 7 6 5 A 4 3 2 E
32. See Figure 2 3 3 VL34B Note The high vacuum input to REG1 is routed through VL34B See Figure 2 3 2 35 Dry Probe VL35 Opens pathway for vacuum from the waste See Figure 2 3 3 See Figure 2 3 2 chamber to dry the dispense probe 36 Waste Chamber Drain 36 Drains waste chamber to Analytical Station s See Figure 2 3 3 See Figure 2 3 2 waste container Using 9 psi VL36B See Figure 2 3 2 37 See 501114 See 501114 See 601114 38 See 501115 See SOL115 See 501115 39 See 501116 See SOL116 See SOL116 40 See SOL117 See SOL117 See SOL117 PN 4276985A A 3 3 QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION SOLENOID FUNCTIONS Table A 3 1 Solenoid Functions Continued SOL Solenoid Name No Location Reference Components Activated Location Reference Components Function 41 Slide Transfer CL8 Transfers the slide from the shuttle bed to the See Figure 2 7 1 See Figure 2 7 1 Dryer module 42 Probe Down GL10 Moves the dispense probe down into the rinse See Figure 2 5 15 See Figure 2 5 15 block 43 Truck Vacuum See Figure 2 7 1 VL43 See Figure 2 7 1 Routes high vacuum from VC6 to the smear truck to hold the slide 44 Shuttle Vacuum VL44 Routes high vacuum from VC5 to the shuttle bed See Figure 2 7 1 See Figure 2 7 1 to hold the slide 45 Upper Cassette Transfer GL9 Moves the slide cassette from slide ejector station See Figure 2 6 5 See Figure 2 6 5 to Cassette Output Queue module 46 Pri
33. The SlideMaker is ready REAGENT REAGENT TANK NOT Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop If this error appears when the After trying to fill the reagent tank for 15 Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm FULL SlideMaker Reagent is OFF is ON reagent tank is pulling diluent seconds the reagent full sensor SENAT 1 Ensure the reagent lines are connected to the reagent containers Internal Message No and Code Tank Not Full 1 No new samples are aspirated indicates the tank is not full because 2 Ifthe message occurs during a Startup or a normal operating cycle the diluent 77 REAGENT TANK NOT FULL 2 Any sample in a reservoir is No reagent is being pulled into the tank supply is low processed Note Since the diluent and cleaning Replace the diluent container Follow the Replacing Reagent Containers 3 Backwashing may fail agent share the same reservoir the procedure in the Online Help system for the message that appears on the depending on amount of reservoir sensor only reports on the level Analytical Station 4 edi dried of the reagent in the reservoir not on the b Do SlideMaker Startup cycle to prime the diluent lines Select MAIN MENU gt gt ee re Kind of reagent ROUTINE FUNCTIONS ROUTINE FLUIDICS RUN START UP and deposited a slide basket Th t full SEN47 failed 5 The SlideMaker stops all e reagent Tull Sensor Taled 3 Ifthe message occurs during a Shutdown cycle the
34. The leadscrew drives the encoder which provides positional feedback from the encoder sensors SEN58 SEN59 and SEN60 to the motor controller Two limit sensors the servo forward sensor SEN2 and the servo reverse limit sensor SENI sense when the smear truck reaches a travel limit and brake the servo motor The SlideMaker software controls the direction position velocity and acceleration of the smear truck The design features of the servo system allow very precise accurate control of the smear trucks movement with quick response to changing conditions Two configurations of the smear truck assembly are currently in use See Figures 2 7 6 and 2 7 7 Refer to these illustrations as you read the following description of operation PN 4276985A INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE The truck lift which comprises a cylinder CL12 a spring and associated hardware moves the smear truck vertically When the smear truck is idle or is picking up a slide from the Slide Ejector module the smear truck is raised and fully horizontal In this state SOL61 is de energized routing pressure to the bottom of the truck lift cylinder CL12 To pickup a slide SOL61 is energized to release the pressure on the bottom of CL12 and SOL56 is energized to route pressure to the top of CL12 This action pushes the smear truck down and compresses the truck lift spring When the smear truck contacts the slide it pivots the
35. Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears can contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative 7 2 6 7 2 6 PN 4276985A Table 7 2 2 Basket Error Messages Continued TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action BASKET COVER OPEN SENSOR No SlideMaker Log N A If in the Service mode the 1 Operator opened the basket cover or left Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm 54 SlideMaker Basket e Internal Message No and Code Cover Open Sensor e 02 BASKET COVER OPEN 54 Close Cover And SEN54 Press RESET Button To Resume SlideMaker continues operating normally If in the Normal mode The Basket Queue module continues operating but at a slow speed All other operations continue normally the basket cover open 2 Basket cover interloc
36. cylinder rod extending the Z button The Z button pushes the slide firmly against the front edge of the slide pusher registering the slide on the Z axis SOL49 is energized extending CL11 CL11 pushes the register X arm down making room for the smear truck to pick up the slide The register X cleared sensor SEN17 senses when the register X arm is down out of the smear trucks path PN 4276985A INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION 2 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM CASSETTE TRANSPORT MODULE The smear truck moves to the slide pickup bridge and applies vacuum to the slide SOL48 is energized to retract the Z button removing the pressure applied by the Z button on the slide 10 The smear truck picks up the slide Removing the slide from the slide pickup bridge deactivates the slide registered sensor SEN25 11 SOL48 is de energized releasing pressure on CL3 Since the slide pickup bridge is empty CL3 extends the Z button all the way to the slide pickup bridge activating the register Z forward sensor SEN20 12 Deactivating SEN25 and activating SEN20 signals that the slide pickup bridge is empty The process begins again The Slide Ejector module continues to eject slides until the cassette empty sensor SEN28 senses the slide cassette is empty At that time two to four slides remain in the slide cassette allowing the SlideMaker to make smears from any samples already in progress Then SOL 47 is de energized retracting CL5 which unlocks the sli
37. gt PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE 2 Doa minimum of 12 dry cycles and monitor movement of the slides through the SlideMaker a At the slide ejector station ensure The slide is ejected from the slide cassette and is registered correctly The slide is picked up by the smear truck and the right hand edge of the smear truck is about flush with the slide s edge b Atthe home position of the shuttle ensure the smear truck places the slide correctly onto the shuttle c Atthe printer position of the shuttle ensure the label is positioned correctly on the slide d From the printer position ensure the shuttle moves correctly to the dispense position and then to the smear position e At the Dryer module ensure the slide is pushed onto the conveyer belt correctly f At the Basket Queue module ensure The slide is dropped from the Slide Elevator module into the slide basket correctly slide baskets advance incrementally The slide baskets are transferred from the rear track to the front track and from the front track to the rear track correctly 3 Correct any problems detected in step 2 If the problems pertain to the movement or positioning of the shuttle adjust the shuttle positions as instructed under Heading 4 3 HOME PRINTER AND DISPENSE OFFSET SHUTTLE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS If the problems pertain to the movement or positioning of the smear truck adjust the smear truck positions as instru
38. no slide is available for pickup 21 CASS LOCKED Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J3 J9 7 See Figure 2 6 2 or Figure 2 6 4 Blocked cassette locked A 4 2 PN 4276985A Table A 4 1 Sensor Functions Continued QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION SENSOR FUNCTIONS AND TYPES A SEN Electrical Mnemonic Type Input Output No Location Reference Active State Interface Card Connector Plug Pin 22 CASS UNLOCKED Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J4 J9 8 See Figure 2 6 2 or Blocked cassette unlocked Figure 2 6 4 23 SLIDE PUSHER RETR Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J5 J9 9 See Figure 2 6 2 or Blocked slide ejector retracted Figure 2 6 4 24 SLIDE PUSHER EXTD Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J6 J9 10 See Figure 2 6 2 or Blocked slide ejector extended Figure 2 6 4 slide has been ejected 25 SLIDE REGISTERED Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J7 49 11 See Figure 2 6 2 or Blocked left side of slide Figure 2 6 3 registered correctly 26 CASS PRESENT Reflective infrared Slide Ejector Interface J8 J9 12 See Figure 2 6 2 or Reflection slide cassette Figure 2 6 4 present in ejection position 27 INPUT GASS RETR Reflective infrared Slide Ejector Interface J10 49 13 See Figure 2 6 2 or Reflection input cassette Figure 2 6 4 transfer mechanism in home position 28 CASS EMPTY Reflective infrared
39. offset 300 1 PN 4276985A 8 2 11 8 ILLUSTRATED PARTS PARTS LISTS Figure 8 2 7 Main Fluidics See Table 8 2 7 457 7334001 4276985 8 2 12 PARTS LISTS 8 ILLUSTRATED PARTS Table 8 2 7 Main Fluidics Module See Figure 8 2 7 Item Part Number Description Components Illustrated 1 6211015 Actuator valve pilot 7 16 bore nickel plated 2 1017501 Hardware mount pinch valve CP 3 6855763 Valve pinch valve standard pull apart assy 4 6805574 Ghamber sheath tank S A 5 6854848 Ghamber rinse housing vacuum S A 6 6858601 Chamber isolator S A 7 6859138 Ghamber foam trap S A 8 6232840 Regulator vacuum 0 25 in Hg S A 9 6232628 Regulator and flow meter vacuum 7 in Hg 10 6232748 Manifold solenoid valve pneumatic 10 position 24 Vdc Components Not Illustrated N A 1023913 Cover Main Fluidics module N A 6232352 Fitting union plastic 0 062 i d See Figure 8 2 16 item 4 N A 6807015 Tubing restrictor line vacuum 15 N A 6806997 Tubing restrictor line vacuum 4 PN 4276985A 8 2 13 de E RD Ep At Ay ES tc 7 amp Figure 8 2 8 Rear Compartment See Table 8 2 8 7334039B PN 4276985A 8 2 14 Table 8 2 8 Rear Compartment See Figure 8 2 8 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Item Part Number Description 1 6706687 PCB System Control 2 6805679 Fan 24 Vdc S A 3 6706742 PCB Main Distri
40. temp temperature thd thread thk thick TK tank TM trademark TOF top of form TP test point TXD transmitted U U integrated circuit package UL Underwriters Laboratory V V volts Vac volts alternating current vac vacuum VC vacuum chamber VCC logic voltage Vdc volts direct current VL valve VPP programming voltage ABBREVIATIONS 3 ABBREVIATIONS W W watt wide w with X xfer transfer crossover 4 ABBREVIATIONS PN 4276985A Numerics 5 psi manifold MF8 function 2 3 3 location 2 3 1 5 psi regulator REGI function 2 3 2 location 2 3 1 6 5 in Hg vacuum regulator REG2 function 2 3 4 location 2 3 3 17 5 in Hg vacuum regulator REG 1 function 2 3 4 location 2 3 3 30 psi enable valve SOL65 function 2 3 2 location 2 3 1 30 psi manifold MF7 function 2 3 2 location 2 3 1 30 psi supply checking 4 27 1 A abbreviations used in manual ABBREVIATIONS 1 acronyms used in manual ABBREVIATIONS 1 adjustment procedures See procedures alignment procedures See procedures AMC card switch position for SlideMaker 3 5 1 Analytical Station modifying for compatibility with SlideMaker 3 3 1 Analytical Station Out Of Diluent 7 2 38 Analytical Station Waste Full 7 2 38 attention definition 1 1 3 AUTO SLIDE 7 2 2 BASKET ALL BASKETS FULL 7 2 4 BASKET CORNERS FULL 7 2 4 7 2 5 BASKET MOVE POSITION 7 2 5 BASKET MO
41. 0 023 in 0 002 in i d I beam tubing has a controlled pinching length that displaces a nominal 4 0 pL sample when the valve is activated pinching the tubing The target volume is 4 0 pL 0 5 pL To compensate for the tolerance extremes of the internal diameter of the tubing and still meet the dispensed volume requirement the dispense pump has four selectable pinching surfaces Refer to Heading 4 7 DISPENSE PUMP ADJUSTMENT Dispense Probe Mechanism While the dispense probe mechanism is functionally part of the Dispense module it is physically part of the Slide and Smear module See Figure 2 5 15 Figure 2 5 15 Dispense Probe Mechanism and Rinse Block SEN11 Dispense probe sensors flag Locking lever 0142 Rinse block RB1 7334077B The dispense probe mechanism consists of the dispense probe and its holder the cylinder for operating the dispense probe CL10 two sensors for sensing the position of the dispense probe the probe up sensor SEN11 and the probe down sensor 5 12 and the dispense probe sensor flag 2 5 12 PN 4276985A INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM The two sensors in conjunction with the dispense probe sensors flag determine the position of the dispense probe in each of its three positions Retracted 50142 is de energized retracting 10 which retracts the dispense probe Extended into the rinse block SOL42 is energized extending CL10 Extended to th
42. 1 Calibration and Diluent and Air Checking Retry B 1 2 Troubleshooting and Servicing B 1 2 ILLUSTRATIONS A 2 1 Basket Interface Card Components A 2 1 A 2 2 Dryer Interface Card Components 2 2 A 2 3 Main Distribution Card Components A 2 3 A 2 4 Power Supply Monitor Card Components A 2 6 A 2 5 Slide Ejector Interface Card Components 2 11 2 6 Smear Transport Interface Card Components A 2 13 A 2 7 System Control Card Components A 2 15 A 5 1 SlideMaker Menu Summary 5 1 TABLES A 1 1 Top of Form Sensor Voltage Settings A 1 1 A 1 2 Pressure and Vacuum Tolerances A 1 1 A 1 3 Shuttle Position Nominal Settings A 1 2 A 1 4 Power Supply Voltage Tolerances A 1 2 A 2 1 Basket Transport Interface Card Connectors A 2 1 A 2 2 Basket Transport Interface Card Test Points A 2 1 A 2 3 Dryer Interface Card Connectors A 2 2 A 2 4 Dryer Interface Card Test Points A 2 2 A 2 5 Main Distribution Card Connectors A 2 3 A 2 6 Main Distribution Card Test Points A 2 4 A 2 7 Main Fluidics Interface Card Connectors A 2 5 A 2 8 Power Supply Monitor Card Connectors A 2 6 A 2 9 Power Supply Monitor Card LEDs A 2 10 PN 4276985A PN 4276985A A 2 10 A 2 11 A 2 12 A 2 13 A 2 14 A 2 15 A 2 16 A 2 17 A 3 1 A 4 1 A 4 2 CONTENTS Power Supply Monitor Card Test Point Signals A 2 10 Slide Ejector Interface Card Connectors A 2 11 Slide Ejector Interface Card Test Points A 2 12 Smear Transport Interface Ca
43. 1 Purpose 4 26 1 Removal 4 26 1 Installation 4 26 1 Verification 4 26 2 30 PSI SUPPLY CHECKS AND TRANSDUCER ADJUSTMENT 4 27 1 Purpose 4 27 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 27 1 Procedure 4 27 1 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 5 1 1 5 1 SYSTEM VERIFICATION PROCEDURE 5 1 1 Purpose 5 1 1 PN 4276985A PN 4276985A 5 2 CONTENTS Tools Supplies Needed 5 1 1 Procedure 5 1 1 SLIDEMAKER FUNCTIONALITY CHECKLIST 5 2 1 Purpose 5 2 1 Tools Supplies Needed 5 2 1 Preliminary Checks 5 2 1 Dry Cycle Checks 5 2 3 Blood Cycle Checks 5 2 4 5 5 6 1 1 6 1 SCHEMATICS INCLUDED 6 1 1 TROUBLESHOOTING 7 1 1 7 1 7 2 7 3 7 4 SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES 7 1 1 About the Tables in Heading 7 2 TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES 7 1 1 Icons and Traffic Lights Displayed on the Workstation with System Messages 7 1 2 TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES 7 2 1 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS FOR THE SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE 7 3 1 Troubleshooting Blood Smear Quality Problems 7 3 1 Troubleshooting Smear Module Alignment Problems 7 3 1 Troubleshooting the Servo System 7 3 1 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ERRORS 7 4 1 PARTS LISTS 8 1 1 8 1 8 2 MASTER PARTS LIST 8 1 1 ILLUSTRATED PARTS 8 2 1 QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION A 1 1 A 1 TOLERANCES AND LIMITS A 1 1 Fluid Detector Voltage Specifications A 1 1 Label Printer Module Adjustments A 1 1 Printer Height above the Slide Specification A 1 1 Top of Form S
44. 1 fail safe for VL117 in case the driver for SOL117 fails VL120 is in line with VL117 and opens and closes at the same time as VL117 Note To test 501120 use the F05 function on the GENeS System s Diluter keypad A 3 6 PN 4276985A A 4 SENSOR FUNCTIONS AND TYPES Sensor Table QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION SENSOR FUNCTIONS AND TYPES The SlideMaker uses over 60 sensors to monitor its functions Table A 4 1 lists the number and electrical mnemonic of each sensor in numeric order the type of sensor used and its active state the interface card the sensor is connected to and the location of its output signal from that interface card For more information about the types of sensors used in the SlideMaker and their current and voltage requirements see Types and Requirements of Sensors Used at the end of this section The active state of a sensor is the state when the sensor is performing its intended function The active state is indicated by an asterisk on the Sensor Status screen MAIN MENU gt gt SPECIAL FUNCTIONS gt gt SENSOR STATUS or MAIN MENU gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt RUN SERVICE SCAN SENSOR TEST Table A 4 1 Sensor Functions SEN Electrical Mnemonic Type Input Output No Location Reference Active State Interface Card Connector Plug Pin 1 SERVO REVERSE LIMIT Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J10 J6 7 See Figure 2 7 1 Blocked truck at reverse limit Interfac
45. 2 12 Smear Transport Interface Card Connectors A 2 13 Smear Transport Interface Card Test Points A 2 14 System Control Card Connectors A 2 15 System Control Card LEDs A 2 16 System control Card Test Points A 2 16 Solenoid Functions A 3 1 Sensor Functions A 4 1 SEN8 CASSETTE XFER HOME and SEN30 CASS TRANSIT Functionality A 4 6 xxi CONTENTS xxii PN 4276985A PN 4276985A 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 MANUAL DESCRIPTION 1 1 1 Scope 1 1 1 Intended Audience 1 1 1 Organization 1 1 2 Numbering Format 1 1 3 Special Headings 1 1 3 Warning 1 1 3 Caution 1 1 3 Important 1 1 3 Attention 1 1 3 Note 1 1 3 Conventions 1 1 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 2 1 Electronic 1 2 1 Biological 1 2 1 Troubleshooting 1 2 2 Diluent and Air Checking B 1 1 Calibration and Diluent and Air Checking Retry B 1 2 Troubleshooting and Servicing B 1 2 ILLUSTRATIONS 1 2 1 Warning Label 1 2 2 CONTENTS 1 ii PN 4276985A INTRODUCTION 1 1 MANUAL DESCRIPTION Scope This manual provides the reference information and procedures needed for repairing and maintaining the COULTER GEN S SM SlideMaker It is available both online and in hard copy The online manual is released on the Service Resource Kit CD ROM PN 6417471 This manual does not cover information and procedures for the SlideMaker already covered in the GEN S Online Help System and or in the following COULTER GENeS System customer docume
46. 2 14 item 1 8 3505050 Motor dc brushless 24 Vdc 10 K rpm 3 86 oz in 9 6232958 Valve solenoid valve pneumatic 5 way NO spool 100 psi 10 cfm 24 Vdc 10 1021414 Hardware clip 5 way solenoid valve CP 11 6232660 Fitting Luer male to 0 094 i d hose barb polypropylene 6232664 Fitting Luer male lock ring green nylon 12 2527729 Gear spur 48 pitch 120 teeth 13 2807004 Screw setscrew 6 32 x 0 125 14 6028749 Cable assembly sensor 38 cm 15 0 in 15 6232852 Fitting Luer internal to 0 094 hose barb 16 6232827 Fitting Luer internal to 0 063 hose barb 6232382 Fitting Luer locknut 1 4 28 bulkhead to Luer white nylon 17 6232660 Fitting Luer male to 0 094 i d hose barb polypropylene 6232662 Fitting Luer male lock ring yellow nylon 18 6806079 Brush assembly 19 2527726 Belt timing 40 DP 97 828 cm 38 515 in L 20 6232865 Filter air 21 1024338 Shuttle S A 22 2527822 O ring shuttle 23 1023707 Tubing special coiled 0 38 i d x 1 25 cm 0 49 in L CP 24 3505055 Motor stepper 1 8 degree 6 Vdc 3000 rpm 36 1 oz in 25 6211015 Actuator valve pilot 7 16 bore nickel plated 26 6855763 Valve pinch standard pull apart assembly PN 4276985A 8 2 23 8 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Figure 8 2 13 Upper Cassette Transfer Mechanism and Encoder See Table 8 2 13 Table 8 2 13 Upper Cassette Transfer Mechanism See Figure 8 2 13 6985030A Item Part Number De
47. 2 3 Function 2 2 3 Input 2 2 4 Outputs 2 2 4 Power Supply Monitor Card 2 2 4 Function 2 2 4 LEDs 2 2 4 Test Points 2 2 5 Connectors 2 2 5 Main Distribution Card 2 2 5 Function 2 2 5 Connectors and Test Points 2 2 6 Power System Interconnections 2 2 6 Power Failure 2 2 6 FLUIDIC SYSTEM 2 3 1 Summary 2 3 1 Pneumatic Power Acquisition 2 3 1 Pneumatic Enable Valves 2 3 2 Pressure Regulation and Distribution 2 3 2 30 Psi 2 3 2 5 Psi 2 3 3 Vacuum Regulation and Distribution 2 3 3 High Vacuum 2 3 4 17 5 In Hg Vacuum 2 3 4 6 5 In Hg Vacuum 2 3 4 Vacuum Accumulator Tank 2 3 4 CONTENTS 2 4 2 5 Color Coding 2 3 5 Pneumatic Supply Monitor Cards 2 3 5 Reagent Acquisition 2 3 6 Reagent Distribution 2 3 6 Waste Collection 2 3 6 Main Fluidics Module 2 3 7 Main Fluidics Interface Card 2 3 8 Solenoids 2 3 8 Sensor Summary 2 3 8 SYSTEM CONTROL 2 4 1 Summary 2 4 1 System Control Card 2 4 1 Function 2 4 1 Processor and Processor 2 4 2 SlideMaker Software 2 4 2 LEDs 2 4 5 Jumpers 2 4 5 Connectors 2 4 5 Test Points 2 4 5 Keypad and Display Module 2 4 5 System Reset 2 4 6 Initiating Reset 2 4 6 Boot Mode 2 4 6 Normal Mode 2 4 6 System Initialization 2 4 6 SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM 2 5 1 Summary 2 5 1 Function 2 5 1 Aspirating a Blood Sample 2 5 1 Transferring the Blood Sample to Reservoir 2 5 4 Holding and Mixing the Blood Samp
48. 2 7 5 2 7 6 CL14 function 2 6 4 location 2 6 2 2 6 3 cleaning agent connection to instrument illustration 3 4 9 function 2 3 6 See also reagent handling system cleaning procedures See procedures clearance position definition 4 2 3 COMMUNICATION ANALYZER BUSY 7 2 11 COMMUNICATION ANALYZER CRC 7 2 11 COMMUNICATION ANALYZER TIMEOUT 7 2 11 COMMUNICATION FLASH MEMORY 7 2 11 COMMUNICATION ID MISMATCH 7 2 11 COMMUNICATION PC CRC 7 2 12 COMMUNICATION PC TIMEOUT 7 2 12 COMMUNICATION PROC A B 7 2 12 COMMUNICATION RAM ERROR 7 2 13 connections electrical main power cable 3 4 10 electrical system interconnect cable 3 4 3 hydraulic 3 4 8 pneumatic 3 4 8 to circuit cards See specific circuit card cycles Dry description 4 2 3 sequence summary 4 2 6 PN 4276985A INDEX D diluent connection to instrument illustration 3 4 9 function 2 3 6 See also reagent handling system Diluter installing the housing interface bracket illustration 3 3 9 DILUTER PROCESSOR card switch position for SlideMaker 3 5 1 DISPENSE INCOMPLETE ASPIRATION 7 2 14 DISPENSE PROBE NOT DOWN SEN 12 7 2 14 DISPENSE PROBE NOT UP SENSOR 11 7 2 15 DISPENSE SENSORS 7 2 15 Dispense 1 Manifold card function 2 5 13 location 2 5 2 replacement 4 8 1 Dispense 2 Manifold card function 2 5 13 location 2 5 2 replacement 4 8 1 Dispense module cleaning or replacing the dispense probe 4 14 1 compo
49. 2 7 6 4 4 1 setting 4 4 1 INDEX 7 INDEX 1 function 2 10 2 location 2 10 2 platen elevator motor M2 location 2 10 1 PLEASE DOWNLOAD LST OUTPUT FILE S THERE IS NO SCREEN INFORMATION IN MEMORY 7 4 1 pneumatic enable valves See 30 psi enable valve SOL65 and high vacuum enable valve SOL66 pneumatic power system color coding used 2 3 5 component locations 2 3 1 components 2 3 3 function 2 3 1 pneumatic power acquisition 2 3 1 Pneumatic Supply Monitor cards 2 3 5 pressure regulation and distribution 2 3 2 tolerances A 1 1 vacuum accumulator tank TK3 2 3 4 vacuum regulation and distribution 2 3 3 Pneumatic Supply Monitor 5 Psi card function 2 3 5 location 2 3 1 replacement 4 8 1 Pneumatic Supply Monitor 6 5 in Hg card replacement 4 8 1 function 2 3 5 location 2 3 1 Pneumatic Supply Monitor 17 5 in Hg card replacement 4 8 1 function 2 3 5 location 2 3 1 Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 Psi card function 2 3 5 location 2 3 1 replacement 4 8 1 Pneumatic Supply Monitor High Vacuum card function 2 3 5 location 2 3 1 replacement 4 8 1 PNEUMATICS 5 PSI SUPPLY 7 2 26 PNEUMATICS 30 PSI SUPPLY 7 2 27 PNEUMATICS LOW VACUUM 1 7 2 28 PNEUMATICS LOW VACUUM 2 7 2 29 PNEUMATICS NO HIGH VACUUM 7 2 30 PNEUMATICS VACUUM ACCUMULATOR FULL OF LIQUID 7 2 31 8 INDEX POWER 2 5V SUPPLY 7 2 32 POWER 5V SUPPLY 7 2 32 POWER 10V REFERENCE 7 2 33 POWER 15V SUPPLY 7 2 33 PO
50. 2 9 the Slide Elevator module Heading 2 10 and the Basket Queue module Heading 2 11 Description The Label Printer module is mounted by screws to the Slide and Smear module Refer to Figure 2 1 2 The Label Printer module is supplied by an outside manufacturer as a complete assembly See Figure 2 8 1 The Power Supply Monitor card supplies power directly to the Label Printer module A ground strap connecting the Label Printer module chassis and a nearby chassis ground stud provide EMI and RFI shielding as well as antistatic protection The Main Distribution card is the interface between the Label Printer module and the System Control card routing the control and data signals to and from the Label Printer module via a serial data interface cable Figure 2 8 1 Label Printer Module Components Ribbon out sensor adjustment screw Printhead ra Y position adjustment screw 6985016A 2 8 1 2 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM LABEL PRINTER MODULE The Label Printer module Receives label data from the Workstation Uses the thermal transfer printing process to print the information onto a label received from a supply roll Peels the label from its backing and applies the label in proper orientation to the appropriate microscope slide To apply a label to the slide a shuttle moves the slide to the printer position where the shuttle stops momentarily b The label dispenser advances pull
51. 30 psi out of range either loss of pressure or excessive pressure from the pneumatic pump PM1 in the Analytical Station s Power Supply Loss of pressure occurs if the 30 psi line to the SlideMaker is disconnected or if the pneumatic pump fails Excessive pressure occurs if the 30 psi regulator RG1 in the Power Supply is set too high or if the diaphragm in RG1 is ruptured Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 Psi card failure A D converter error or failure Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm 1 Check the 30 psi a From the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLIES b While monitoring the 30 psi reading on the screen check for a 30 psi leak 2 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker and open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact b Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible c Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 3 Ifthe message still persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears can contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact
52. 3213062 CLEAR D X 031 W OUTPUT CASSETTE TRANSFER C m PRES VAC ELUID Morro die UE DOWN 24 3213063 CLEAR 062 ID X 031 W SENSOR DETECTOR TRUCK LIFT RELEASE 25 3202277 BLK 082 ID X 144 OD RIGHT CROSS OVER CYLINDER ER A B LEFT CROSS OVER CYLINDER 26 3213153 CLEAR i D X 030 W FLUID FLOW AIR FLOW SPARE a GRIPPER RELEASE 27 3202221 CLEAR 062 ID X 030 W TRUCK TILT DWN SPARE 28 3213159 CLEAR D X 030W VACUUM ACCUM DRAIN EX NOTES 29 3202037 CLEAR D X 062W NEEDLE VENT ISLATION 1114 e 1 FF DENOTES FEEDTHRU FITTINGS NEEDLE VENT CHAM ISOL 1 30 3230068 RIBBON 082 ID X 144 OD 5 Rd EANES NEEDLE VENT CHAM ISOL 2 Pil 1ST ASPIRATION LINE ISOL 31 3230060 RIBBON D X 237 OD 4 FE DENOTES ELBOW FITTINGS RESERVOIR SW1 REST cs 3213136 BLK 2 D X 031 W 2ND ASPIRATION LINE ISOL 2 3213137 BLU SIL I 079 ID X 031 W Gy GRN DX 031 W REFERENCE TUBING LISTS 6326184 T L Sample Access amp Reservoir See Sht 2 32 RED 023 ID X 040 W 6323006 TIL Dispense See Sht 3 5 32 3t Br bee Ww 6323313 T L Main Fluidics See Sht 4 4 i 6323422 T L Smear Transport See Sht 5 6 3213163 BRN i D X 047 W 6323412 TIL Slide Ejector See Sht 5 6323187 T L Output Queue See Sht 5 3213176 VEL 079 ID X 039 W 6323389 TIL Elevator Module See Sht 6 A 6323188 T L Basket Queue See Sht 6 ay 3210004 SIL D X 035 W 6323003 Frame Assy See Sht 7 6323186 T L Rear Door See Sht 7
53. 4 18 6 for the correct setting of the smear edge setscrew Figure 4 18 6 Checking the Smear Edge Setscrew Setting YES gt lt Smear edge setscrew CJ 6985005A 2 Run five whole blood cycles and check the blood smears Refer to Figure 4 18 5 3 Repeats steps 1 and 2 until the blood smears are acceptable 4 18 6 PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES 4 SMEAR TRUCK AND SHUTTLE GUIDE RODS CLEANING 4 19 SMEAR TRUCK AND SHUTTLE GUIDE RODS CLEANING Purpose Use this procedure periodically to remove dirt buildup on the two smear truck and shuttle guide rods Tools Supplies Needed Clean cloth Procedure 1 Wipe the smear truck and shuttle guide rods with a clean cloth CAUTION Damage to bearings Do not wipe the smear truck and shuttle guide rods with Teflon or silicone sprays lubricants such as WD 40 lubricant Use water to remove stubborn dirt buildup 2 Ifthe guide rods are still dirty dampen the cloth with water and wipe the guide rods with the damp cloth PN 4276985A 4 19 1 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES SMEAR TRUCK AND SHUTTLE GUIDE RODS CLEANING 4 19 2 PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SMEAR TRUCK AND SHUTTLE O RING REPLACEMENT 4 20 SMEAR TRUCK AND SHUTTLE O RING REPLACEMENT Purpose Use these procedure to reinstall dislodged O rings or to replace damaged O rings in the smear truck or the shuttle Smear
54. 4 24 1 Installation 4 24 3 Verification 4 24 3 BASKET QUEUE MODULE CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 4 25 1 Purpose 4 25 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 25 1 Preliminary Checks 4 25 1 Pulley Motor Coupling Position Sensor Adjustment Procedures 4 25 2 Preliminary 4 25 2 Rear Belt 4 25 2 Front Belt 4 25 4 Belt Tension 4 25 5 Verification 4 25 5 SEN37 BASKET INDEX SENSOR REPLACEMENT 4 26 1 Purpose 4 26 1 Removal 4 26 1 Installation 4 26 1 Verification 4 26 2 30 PSI SUPPLY CHECKS AND TRANSDUCER ADJUSTMENT 4 27 1 Purpose 4 27 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 27 1 Procedure 4 27 1 ILLUSTRATIONS 4 1 1 4 1 2 4 1 3 4 1 4 4 1 5 4 1 6 Latches Securing the Main Cover 4 1 2 Opening the Main Cover 4 1 2 Closing the Main Cover 4 1 3 Removing the Basket Queue Module 4 1 4 Captive Screws Securing the Upper Cassette Transfer Mechanism 4 1 5 Screws Securing the Cassette Transport Module 4 1 6 PN 4276985A CONTENTS 4 4 1 7 Removing the Cassette Output Queue Module from the Cassette Transport Module 4 1 6 4 1 8 Thumbscrews Securing the Dispense Module Splash Shield 4 1 7 4 1 9 Captive Screws Securing the Dispense Module 4 1 7 4 1 10 Captive Screws Securing the Cassette Output Queue Module 4 1 8 4 1 11 Captive Screws Securing the Dryer Module 4 1 9 4 1 12 Captive Screws Securing the Slide Elevator Module to the Dryer Module 4 1 10 4 1 13 Screws Securing the Label Printer Module 4 1 11 4 1 14 Captive Scre
55. 4 4 Sample Access and Reservoir Module Components 2 5 2 Dispense Module Components 2 5 2 Drying the Aspiration Line for RES1 2 5 3 Sample Aspiration to RES1 2 5 3 Introducing an Air Bubble into the Sample Line 2 5 4 Advancing the Sample Through 51 2 5 5 Mixing the Blood Sample 2 5 6 Priming the Dispense Line with Sample 2 5 7 Dispensing Blood Drop onto the Slide 2 5 8 GEN S System SlideMaker Synchronized Rinse 2 5 9 Drying the Lines to the Vent Chamber 2 5 9 Drying the Needle Vent Lines 2 5 9 Backwashing the Sample Reservoir and Dispense Line 2 5 10 Drying the Sample Reservoir and Dispense Lines 2 5 10 Dispense Probe Mechanism and Rinse Block 2 5 12 Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector Modules Components Old Configuration Front View 2 6 2 Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector Modules Components Old Configuration Rear View 2 6 2 Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector Modules Components New Configuration Front View 2 6 3 Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector Modules Components New Configuration Rear View 2 6 3 Upper Cassette Transfer Mechanism Components 2 6 5 Cassette Output Queue Module Components 2 6 6 Slide and Smear Module Components 2 7 2 Shuttle Velocity Profile 2 7 2 Correct Position of the Slide on the Shuttle 2 7 3 Correct Position of the Label from the End of the Slide 2 7 3 Correct Position of the Blood Drop on the Slide 2 7 4 Smear Truck Assembly Old
56. 4 PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES FLUID DETECTOR CALIBRATION 4 9 FLUID DETECTOR CALIBRATION Purpose Calibrate the fluid detectors whenever The SlideMaker displays an excessive number of fluid detector error messages You move or replace the tubing in any of the fluid detectors You replace a fluid detector Tools Supplies Needed 12 whole blood specimens Procedure 1 On the SlideMaker screen select MONITOR ADJUST FLUID DETECTORS MAIN MENU gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt MONITOR ADJUST FLUID DETECTORS Note You can calibrate all the fluid detectors at once or a single fluid detector The default setting for CHANNEL SELECTION is ALL To calibrate a single fluid detector increment the CHANNEL SELECTION setting until the number of the fluid detector you want to calibrate is displayed CAUTION Using the FILL DILUENT function overlong fills the vacuum overflow tank in the GENeS System Do the fluid detector calibration promptly If a delay is unavoidable select DRY SYSTEM to drain the lines 2 PN 4276985A On the Monitor Adjust Fluid Detectors screen select FILL DILUENT to prime all the aspirate lines and both sample reservoirs with diluent Note The fluid detectors are calibrated with diluent Select INCREASE VOLTAGE to enable calibration of the fluid detectors Verify that the readings for all the fluid detectors are within the voltage tolerance listed for diluent calibration in the Fluid Det
57. 5 4 If the label is mislocated in the X dimension go to Setting the Printer Offset under Heading 4 3 and begin at step 4 If the label is mislocated in the Y dimension go to step 3 Adjust the Y adjustment screw Figure 4 5 2 then do 12 dry cycles to ensure correct label placement Note Following a printer adjustment it normally takes four or five cycles for the changes to take affect Repeat step 3 until the label is positioned correctly 4 5 3 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES PRINTER ADJUSTMENTS 4 5 4 PN 4276985AB SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SLIDE ELEVATOR PLATEN ADJUSTMENTS 4 6 SLIDE ELEVATOR PLATEN ADJUSTMENTS Purpose Adjust the slide elevator platen to ensure that when the platen reaches its vertical position and releases the slide the slide is aligned with the slot in the slide basket Tools Supplies Needed Glass slide Preliminary Platen Checks and Adjustments 1 On the SlideMaker screen select BASKET TEST MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt CASSETTE SHUTTLE BASKET BASKET TEST Set POSITION to SINGLE Select ELEVATOR to move the slide elevator down While the slide elevator is moving down select STOP MOTION The slide elevator stops when it reaches the bottom limit of its travel Note If you do not select STOP MOTION the slide elevator completes its downward travel and immediately begins its upward travel 5 Check the rack and gear assembly and ensure Th
58. 9 8 8 2 12 17 Fitting Luer male to 0 094 i d hose barb polypropylene 6232660 8 2 9 3 8 2 12 11 17 Fitting quick disconnect body female 10 tube 6232855 Fitting quick disconnect body male 10 tube 6232853 Fitting quick disconnect elbow insert 1 4 hose barb 6232882 Fitting quick disconnect elbow insert 1 8 hose barb 6232883 Fitting quick disconnect flex arms joint socket 0 25 ball 2523743 8 2 10 1 PN 4276985A Table 8 1 4 Master Parts List D through F Continued MASTER PARTS LIST PARTS LISTS Description Part Number Figure Item Fitting quick disconnect flex arms joints socket 2523743 8 2 5 10 Fitting quick disconnect internal connector panel 0 125 hose barb 6232644 8 2 9 16 Fitting T 0 0114 i d white 6216354 Fitting T clear 6805067 8 2 16 2 Fitting T hose barb plastic 6232051 Fitting union clear for 0 03 tubing 6805272 8 2 16 1 Fitting union plastic 0 062 i d reducer 6232352 8 2 16 4 Fitting Y 0 085 i d 1018245 Fluid detector S A 6805569 8 2 5 11 8 210 3 Frame S A 6805728 Fuse holder 9921373 8 2 9 20 Fuse 6 0 A 250 V 0 25 x 1 25 glass sloblo 5120175 8 2 9 22 PN 4276985A 8 PARTS LISTS MASTER PARTS LIST Table 8 1 5 Master Parts List G through L Description Part Number Figure Item Gear spur 48 pitch 120 teeth 2527729 8 2 12 12 Hardware bracket door holder right door hinge CP 1023626 Hardware c
59. Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action POWER 10V REFERENCE Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours The SlideMaker stops all Power supply failure or short circuit Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker 10V is OFF is ON mechanical activity A D converter error 1 Turn off the SlideMaker 17 10V REFERENCE FAILURE Supply Out Of 2 Open the cover Tolerance Or Not Present Turn Off On WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can SlideMaker contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 4 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 5 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative POWER 15V SUPPLY Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours The SlideMaker stops
60. BELT POSITION ELEVATOR and STOP MOTION options to test the slide basket movements along the entire slide basket path See Table 4 2 6 HOME SHUTTLE Moves the shuttle to the blood dispense position the location of the dispense position sensor back to the home position the location of the smear position sensor and then an additional number of steps past home position to ensure the entire sensing zone is blocked by the shuttle flag EXERCISE SHUTTLE PATH Displays the EXERCISE SHUTTLE PATH screen with the following options START CYCLE Moves the shuttle to the home position then to the printer position then to the blood dispense position and finally back to the home position verifying all the motions and sensors STOP CYCLE Stops the function at the end of the current cycle e CYCLE Switches between SINGLE and CONTINUOUS DEFINE SHUTTLE REFERENCE POS Allows access to the HOME OFFSET DISPENSE OFFSET PRINTER OFFSET SHUTTLE VACUUM STEP LEFT STEP RIGHT and RESET SHUTTLE OFFSET options to ensure correct alignment of the shuttle with the printer the dispense probe and the Dryer module See Table 4 2 7 4 2 2 PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES USING THE SLIDEMAKER SERVICE FUNCTIONS Table 4 2 3 SlideMaker SERVO SYSTEM Options Options Descriptions RESET SERVO SYSTEM Initializes the servo controller chip the truck proceeds to the servo reverse limit sensor the servo forward l
61. CL12 Gravity tilts the smear truck down The smear truck with the spreader slide moves to the wick position and then accelerates forward as though making a smear SOL61 is de energized to retract CL12 which returns the smear truck to the horizontal position SOL44 is de energized to remove vacuum from the shuttle SOL41 is energized to transfer the smeared slide to the Dryer module While the smear is being made a new slide is ejected onto the slide pickup bridge PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES 4 USING THE SLIDEMAKER SERVICE FUNCTIONS Slide Ejection Process 1 5014915 energized extending the register X cylinder CL11 CL11 pushes down the register X arm clearing the path for the slide 2 The slide pusher is retracted until SEN23 is activated allowing the bottom slide in the slide cassette to drop down ready to be ejected 3 The slide pusher is extended until SEN24 is activated ejecting the bottom slide from the slide cassette onto the slide pickup bridge As the slide is ejected it pushes the Z button to move the flag out of SEN20 SOL48 is energized extending the Z button cylinder CL3 to separate retract the Z button from the slide 6 5014915 de energized retracting the register X cylinder CL11 which pulls up the register X arm The register X arm pushes the ejected slide against the left wall of the slide pickup bridge 7 SOL48is de energized and the Z button cylinder retracts
62. COULTER CORPORATION 2 3230057 SIL 030 ID X 050 W GEN SM Firal ORIGINATOR MILTON SWABY MIAMI FLORIDA 9 3230059 SIL 030 ID X 0175 W E ECHEVARRIA U S A 3203016 BLUE SIL 079 ID X 031 W PNEU HYDR LAYOUT THIS DRAWING AND OR SPECIFICATIONS IS THE PROPERTY OF COULTER CORPORATION Gen S SM 5 3213073 RED SIL ROUND 040 W INC IT IS ISSUED IN STRICT CONFIDENCE AND SHALL NOT BE REPRODUCED COPIED OR 6706547 0301 USED AS THE BASIS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OR SALE OF APPARATUS WITHOUT PRIOR SI7E PARTIDRAWING NO REV 16 3203015 BLK SIL WRITTEN PERMISSION NEXT ASSY MODEL B 6323138 H 3 USED ON SCALE NONE SHEET 1 OF 8 ES OE 5 ee eee l1 S A SAMPLE ACCESS amp RESERVOIR TUBING LIST 6323184
63. Configuration 2 7 5 Smear Truck Assembly New Configuration 2 7 6 Label Printer Module Components 2 8 1 Printhead Cylinder Solenoid 2 8 2 Correct Position of the Label on the Slide 2 8 3 PN 4276985A PN 4276985A 2 9 1 2 10 1 2 10 2 2 11 1 3 1 1 3 3 1 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 5 3 3 6 3 3 7 3 3 8 3 3 9 3 3 10 3 3 11 3 3 12 3 3 13 3 3 14 3 3 15 3 4 1 3 4 2 3 4 3 3 4 4 3 4 5 3 4 6 3 4 7 3 4 8 3 4 9 3 4 10 3 4 11 3 4 12 4 1 1 4 1 2 4 1 3 4 1 4 4 1 5 4 1 6 4 1 7 4 1 8 4 1 9 4 1 10 4 1 11 4 1 12 4 1 13 CONTENTS Dryer Module Components 2 9 1 Slide Elevator Module Components 2 10 1 Dryer Module and Slide Elevator Module Component Interaction 2 10 2 Basket Queue Module Components 2 11 2 Space and Accessibility Requirements for the SlideMaker 3 1 1 Making Space for the Sample Access and Reservoir Module 3 3 2 Inserting and Securing the Sample Access and Reservoir Module 3 3 3 Installing the Sample Access and Reservoir Module to SlideMaker Interface Card Cables 3 3 4 Connecting MF6 in the Sample Access and Reservoir Module to MF 13 3 3 4 Interface Bracket 3 3 5 Locating VL25 3 3 5 Connecting Actuator Tubing to VL116 3 3 6 Installing the Interface Bracket 3 3 6 Connecting Tubing from VL115 to Y Fitting 3 3 7 Removing Tubing from Needle Vent to VC19 3 3 7 Connecting Pinch Tubing from VL25 to Y Fitting 3 3 8 Attaching Pinch Tubing to Y Fitting 3 3 8 Routing Pi
64. Descriptions START PICK SEQUENCE Moves the truck in the Smear Transport module to the pick position and displays the current pick offset value Allows you to move the truck to a new pick position using the MOVE LEFT and MOVE RIGHT options DEFINE PICK OFFSET Stores the new pick offset value in memory MOVE LEFT When the START PICK SEQUENCE or START WICK SEQUENCE are selected moves the truck to the left MOVE RIGHT When the START PICK SEQUENCE or START WICK SEQUENCE are selected moves the truck to the right START WICK SEQUENCE Ejects a slide moves the truck in the Smear Transport module to the pick position to retrieve the slide and then moves the slide to the wick position and displays the current wick offset value Allows you to move the truck to a new wick position using the MOVE LEFT and MOVE RIGHT options DEFINE WICK OFFSET Stores the new wick offset value in memory MOVE SPEED Determines the speed the distance covered by the truck each time MOVE LEFT or MOVE RIGHT is selected The options are SLOW MEDIUM and FAST PN 4276985A 4 2 5 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES USING THE SLIDEMAKER SERVICE FUNCTIONS 4 2 6 Dry Cycle Sequence Summary Dry cycle is the same as a slide preparation cycle except a drop of blood is not placed on the slide At the beginning of a dry cycle the software checks 1 SEN20 5 25 to determine if a slide is on the slide pickup bridge If n
65. Door Components Figure 8 2 9 Sample Access and Reservoirs Module Components Figure 8 2 10 Chokes and Fittings Figure 8 2 16 PN 4276985A 8 2 1 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Figure 8 2 2 Basket Queue Module See Table 8 2 2 6985033A 8 2 2 PN 4276985A PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Table 8 2 2 Basket Queue Module See Figure 8 2 2 Item Part Number Description 1 6232695 Fitting choke pneumatic black 0 010 orifice 0 063 i d barb to 10 32 thd brass 2 6232889 Gylinder air 1 63 stroke 5 8 bore 3 3505056 Motor stepper 9 6 Vdc 0 1 degree step 111 oz in 4 6706669 PCB Basket Index 5 2527696 Belt drive inner basket transport 6 6706563 PCB Basket Corner Sensor 7 6028835 Cable assembly basket cover interlock sensor SEN54 8 6028843 Gable assembly Basket Queue module sensor SEN40 9 2527695 Belt outer drive basket transport 10 6232958 Valve solenoid pneumatic 5 way NO spool 100 psi 10 cfm 24 Vdc 11 1021414 Hardware clip 5 way solenoid valve CP 12 6028841 Cable assembly Basket Queue module sensor SEN37 13 6028840 Cable assembly Basket Queue module sensors 14 6706667 PCB Belt Profile Sensor 15 6706417 PCB Basket Transport Interface 16 2527763 Hardware coupling flexible 0 197 i d x 0 500 o d aluminum 17 6028842 Cable assembly Basket Queue module sensor SEN39 PN 4276985A 8 2 3 8 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Figure 8 2 3 Cassette Input Queue Module
66. FD2 for RES1 or FD4 for RES2 detect blood in the aspiration line they trigger activation of VL3A and VL3B for RESlor VL4A and VL4B for RES2 closing the aspiration pathway and stopping the flow of blood The volume of blood sample aspirated is about 250 pL PN 4276985A 25 3 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM 2 5 4 Note During aspiration FD2 or FD4 detects the leading edge of the blood sample and FD1 confirms the minimum volume is aspirated During the aspiration time if the SlideMaker does not sense blood in the aspiration line it marks the sample as incomplete and does not make a smear Three successive incomplete samples generate an error message and stop the SlideMaker Transferring the Blood Sample to a Reservoir Before transferring the blood sample to the reservoir the SlideMaker introduces an air bubble into the middle of the blood sample effectively dividing it into two samples one for priming the lines and one for making the smear The length of the air bubble varies depending on the viscosity of the blood specimen To introduce the air bubble VL32 is activated switching the 17 5 in Hg at the reservoir to 6 5 in Hg 2 VL3A and VL3B for RESI or VL4A and VL4B for RES2 is reopened putting 6 5 in Hg at the front of the blood sample 3 VL115is opened releasing atmospheric pressure into the sample at FT2 The atmospheric pressure displaces the sample forward at FT2 toward the reservoir produc
67. Figure 2 5 8 Priming the Dispense Line with Sample VC19 FD GEN S System Dispense needle probe bellows Rinse Lee block valve valve 7334120A Fluid detector FD6 is used to detect the trailing edge a not blood condition at the end of the blood sample Upon detection of the trailing edge of the sample VL8 closes to stop the flow of the sample At the end of the process the dispense line is fully primed with sample In an overlap cycle mode this process is synchronized to occur when the subsequent sample is advancing to the reservoir Dispensing a Drop of Blood Sample onto the Slide After the dispense line is primed CL10 moves the dispense probe up until the probe up sensor SEN11 senses that the dispense probe is up out of the rinse block 50142 operates CL10 to move the dispense probe up and down After the dispense probe is up the SlideMaker moves the shuttle with a labeled slide from the Label Printer module to the dispense position When the dispense position sensor SENT senses the presence of the shuttle CL10 moves the dispense probe down until the dispense probe is about 0 040 in above the slide Then SOLO is energized activating the dispense pump DP1 which displaces a nominal 4 0 pL blood drop onto the slide See Figure 2 5 9 2 5 7 2 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM Figure 2 5 9 Dispensing Blood Drop onto the Slide
68. Heading 2 7 the Label Printer module Heading 2 8 the Dryer module Heading 2 9 and the Basket Queue module Heading 2 11 Description The Slide Elevator module is mounted on the right side of the Dryer module See Figure 2 1 2 The Slide Elevator module consists of a guided slider driven by a stepper motor for moving the platen of the elevator up and down and a gear rack spring mechanism for rotating the platen See Figure 2 10 1 Figure 2 10 1 Slide Elevator Module Components Platen Platen adjustments SEN44 Gear rack spring 50160 mechanism SEN45 Elevator Platen elevator 73340628 stepper motor M2 PN 4276985A 2 10 1 2 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE ELEVATOR MODULE 2 10 2 A gripper slide retaining arm secures the slide to the platen See Figure 2 10 2 Figure 2 10 2 Dryer Module and Slide Elevator Module Component Interaction Gripper Dryer module Gripper cylinder Platen Slide Elevator PL1 module 6985024A Force from the moving conveyer belts in the Dryer module and friction between the slide and the slide exit wheels move the slide from the belts onto the slide exit wheels which in turn drop the slide onto the platen of the Slide Elevator module The platen is in the horizontal position with the gripper open ready to receive a slide SOL60 Figure 2 10 1 which is normally energized extends PL1 Figure 2 10 2 to hold the gripper open When eno
69. Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action PRINTER CRC Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated Three consecutive failures to communicate Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Label is OFF is ON 2 Ifasample s label is not with the Label Printer 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in slide basket 07 LABEL PRINTER Printer printed the sample is not used 2 Turn the SlideMaker off and then on ERROR Communication Lost 1 3 Completed smears are dried 3 If the message persists CRC Check and deposited in a slide basket a Tumai te Sikker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative PRINTER FAILURE Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated Label Printer module detected a failure in Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Label is OFF is ON 2 If a sample s label is not operation 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 31 LABEL PRINTER FAILURE Printer Failure Turn e printed the sample is not used 2 Turn the SlideMaker off and then on Oft On SlideMaker 3 Completed sm
70. If SEN18 or SEN19 is not activated and de activated correctly adjust the position of the sensor a Unfasten the captive screws securing the upper cassette transfer mechanism and set the mechanism aside Refer to step 4 of the Cassette Output Queue Module removal procedure under Heading 4 1 b Loosen the locking screw for the appropriate sensor See Figure 4 18 4 c Adjust the sensor as necessary and tighten the locking screw d Repeat steps b and c until the sensor is activated and de activated correctly PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SMEAR TRUCK ALIGNMENT CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Figure 4 18 4 Truck Lift Sensor Locking Screws 73341906 Front view Rear view 13 Reinstall the upper cassette transport mechanism and the Cassette Output Queue module 14 Verify the smear truck is operating correctly Go to Verification Verification 1 Ensure the back of the slide cassette does not contact the arm of the upper cassette transfer mechanism 2 the SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE 3 five dry cycles and ensure The smear truck gt Picks up the slide at the Slide Ejector module correctly gt Places the slide on the shuttle correctly e No truck vacuum errors occur If truck vacuum errors occur repeat steps 5 and 6 the horizontal position checks under Smear Truck Pickup Tilt and Sensor Position Adjustmen
71. Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker 24V is ON mechanical activity A D converter error 1 Turn off the SlideMaker 19 24V SUPPLY FAILURE Supply Out Of Service Only Since 24 V supply 2 Open the cover Tolerance Or Not Present Turn Off On SlideMaker B g powers all of the solenoids all of the solenoids are turned off WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 4 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 5 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative 7 2 34 7 2 34 4276985 TROUBLESHOOTING v TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 2 10 Power Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corr
72. Isol VL4A Gloses blood transport line to isolate sample in See Figure 2 5 2 See Figure 2 5 1 RES2 VL4B See Figure 2 5 2 5 Bwsh 1 VL5 Provides pressurized 30 psi diluent to rinse the See Figure 2 5 2 See Figure 2 5 1 aspiration and reservoir lines 6 Res1 2nd Tee Isol VL6 Closes line on second T fitting in RES1 FT8 See Figure 2 5 2 See Figure 2 5 2 port 1 7 Res2 2nd Tee Isol VL7 Closes line on second T fitting in RES2 FT9 See Figure 2 5 2 See Figure 2 5 2 port 1 PN 4276985A A 3 1 QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION SOLENOID FUNCTIONS Table A 3 1 Solenoid Functions Continued SOL Solenoid Name No Location Reference Components Activated Location Reference Components Function 8 Primed Sample Isol VL8 Closes dispense line to isolate sample after See Figure 2 5 2 See Figure 2 5 2 priming 9 Dispense pump 1 DP1 Dispenses a 4 0 uL blood drop for single slide See Figure 2 5 2 See Figure 2 5 2 mode and first slide in dual slide mode 10 Dispense pump 2 DP2 Dispenses a 4 0 uL blood drop for second slide in See Figure 2 5 2 See Figure 2 5 2 dual slide mode 11 N A spare Unassigned N A 12 N A spare Unassigned N A 13 N A Spare Unassigned N A 14 RVAC 2 VL14 Provides 6 5 in Hg 17 5 in Hg vacuum to second See Figure 2 5 2 See Figure 2 5 2 T fitting in reservoirs FT8 and FT9 15 Vent 2 VL15 Provides vent atmospheric pressure to second S
73. J14 Cassette lock solenoid 50147 J4 Cassette unlocked sensor SEN22 J15 Registered Z release solenoid SOL48 J5 Slide pusher retracted sensor SEN23 J16 Registered X release solenoid 50149 J6 Slide pusher extended sensor SEN24 J17 Input cassette transfer solenoid SOL50 J7 Slide registered sensor SEN25 J18 Output cassette transfer solenoid SOL53 J8 Cassette present sensor SEN26 J19 Cassette lift solenoid SOL55 J9 Main Distribution card J9 J20 Register X cleared sensor SEN17 J10 Input cassette retracted sensor SEN27 J21 Register Z forward sensor SEN20 J11 Cassette Empty Sensor card SEN28 J22 Spare sensor SEN14 PN 4276985A A 2 11 QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS Test Points Table A 2 12 Slide Ejector Interface Card Test Points TP Signal Name TP Signal Name HGND High noise ground 5V Power supply voltage 24V Power supply voltage DGND Digital ground A 2 12 PN 4276985A CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS Smear Transport Interface Card QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION Figure A 2 6 Smear Transport Interface Card Components J8 J2 J5 J3 AGND 15 V J7 J24 J33 J6J34 J17 J23 Teroy meaa J16 J12 9 J13 J14 J15 Connectors J18 J11 vi J25 J26 J28 J31 J19 DGND J20 J27 J21 J29 J10 J30 J35 J32 7334056A Table A 2 13 Smear Transport Interface Card Connectors
74. No and Code SlideMaker Slide is OFF is ON 2 Any sample a reservoir is not bars are both retracted and extended at the 4 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 76 DRYER XFER SENSOR Transfer Sensors processed same time because 2 Open the cover FAILURE Obstructed Or Failed 3 Completed smears within the e The slide transfer retracted sensor SEN9 Dryer module are dried and deposited in a slide basket 4 The slide on the shuttle may not have been transferred to the Dryer module 5 SlideMaker stops or the slide transfer extended sensor SEN10 is blocked The slide transfer retracted sensor SEN9 or the slide transfer extended sensor SEN10 failed WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Ifa slide is on the shuttle or has fallen remove the slide 4 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker 5 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GEN S System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative 7 2 20 7 2 20 PN 4276985A TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 2 7 Ejector Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION REGOVERY View Error RCS Appli
75. Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Basket is OFF is ON basket transfer 100 TIMEOUT BASKET XFER Transfer Timeout a Any sample reservoir is processed The last completed smear is transferred to the Dryer module The Dryer module continues to operate until a slide is ready to exit from the module The SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity and the Dryer module heater is turned off When you turned the SlideMaker on a basket was in a corner but not at a belt position sensor One of the sensors monitoring the extension and retraction of the cylinder that transfers the slide baskets from one track to the other is blocked Extension is detected by the corner sensor opposite the slide basket The corner sensors are Basket present rear right SEN33 Basket present front right SEN34 Basket present rear left SEN35 Basket present front left SEN36 Retraction is detected by sensors on the cylinders Left crossover home SEN39 Right crossover home SEN40 SEN33 SEN34 SEN35 SEN36 SEN39 or SEN40 failed 1 until the dryer belts stop moving 2 Remove any jammed slide baskets 3 Reset the SlideMaker Note Depending on how long the dryer was off there may be delay before the dryer reaches full temperature and completely dries the slides 4 If the message persists a
76. Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Reports is OFF is ON 2 Any sample in a reservoir is not transfers the slide from the shuttle to the 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 74 DRYER XFER RETRACT Slide Dryer Transfer E g processed Dryer module did not retract after 2 Open the cover FAILURE SEN9 Mechanism Shuttle to 3 Completed smears are dried transferring the slide or the sensor did not Dryer Did Not Retract E and deposited in a slide basket detect the retraction This could indicate WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can Sensor 9 4 The SlideMaker stops e The slide pusher bars mechanism is contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with defective care and avoid skin contact 2 SEND 3 Ifa slide is on the shuttle or has fallen remove the slide 4 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker 5 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative DRYER SENSORS Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated The sensors indicate that the slide pusher Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message
77. Purpose Use this procedure to replace any of the following components in the register Z assembly e Register Z forward sensor e Register Z forward sensor flag e Z button e Z button cylinder Procedure 1 Remove the Slide Ejector module Refer to Cassette Transport Module under Accessing the Main Compartments in the SlideMaker in Heading 4 1 2 Remove the register Z forward sensor flag to replace the flag or to access the Z button the register Z forward sensor or the Z button cylinder a Loosen the two setscrews securing the top and bottom of the collar and slide the collar off the Z button See Figure 4 22 1 b Loosen the setscrew in the bottom of the sensor flag and slide the flag off the Z button and the shaft of the Z button cylinder c Loosen the setscrew securing the collar guide and slide the collar guide off the Z button and the Z button cylinder d To replace the sensor flag only go to step 8 To replace the Z button go to step 3 To replace the register Z forward sensor or the Z button cylinder go to step 4 Figure 4 22 1 Register Z Assemhly Components Slide pickup bridge Top View F Top collar eh setscrew Pressure Collar line guide setscrew Slide pickup _ Ex bridge securing Screws Z button Collar Collar Slide A cylinder guide pusher SEN24 pus PRI In b Bo
78. REFERENCE POS options description 4 2 5 MONITOR ADJUST BLOOD DETECTORS options description 4 2 4 PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE options description 4 2 3 SERVO SYSTEM options description 4 2 3 SOLENOID TEST options description 4 2 2 servo motor 1 location 2 7 2 servo system troubleshooting 7 3 1 servo truck See smear truck shipping materials deactivator clip locations illustration 3 4 4 shipping brackets removing 3 4 4 shutdown procedure for extended or long term 4 13 1 shuttle cleaning the guide rods 4 19 1 function 2 7 1 location general 2 7 2 position settings and tolerances A 1 2 positions defined 2 7 1 replacing the O ring 4 20 2 service testing and adjusting options 4 2 5 setting the home printer and dispense positions 4 3 1 velocity profile 2 7 2 SHUTTLE CALIBRATE 7 2 39 SHUTTLE DISPENSE SENSOR 7 7 2 39 SHUTTLE PRINTER SENSOR 5 7 2 39 SHUTTLE SENSORS 7 2 40 SHUTTLE SMEAR SENSOR 6 7 2 40 SHUTTLE VACUUM SENSOR 4 7 2 40 shuttle motor M7 location 2 7 2 slide adjusting the label position in the X dimension 4 3 2 adjusting the label position in the Y dimension 4 5 3 PN 4276985A INDEX label position affected by Label Printer module height 4 5 1 Slide and Smear module alignment considerations 7 3 1 calibration required 2 7 8 components illustration 2 7 2 description 2 7 1 function 2 1 2 2 7 1 input tolerances A 1 2 removing 4 1 13 replaceable parts
79. SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES BASKET QUEUE MODULE CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 4 25 6 PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SEN37 BASKET INDEX SENSOR REPLACEMENT 4 4 26 SEN37 BASKET INDEX SENSOR REPLACEMENT Purpose Use this procedure to replace a defective basket index sensor SEN37 Removal 1 Turn off the main power switch on the rear of the SlideMaker and unplug the main power cable from the ac outlet 2 Disconnect cable P1 from SEN37 3 Remove the mounting bracket securing screw See Figure 4 26 1 Figure 4 26 1 Removing SEN37 Divider wall Adjustment Spacer screw Ta Mounting Screw 6985014A 4 Lower and carefully pull the SEN37 assembly out of the Basket Queue module Installation l Carefully insert the new SEN37 assembly into its slot in the Basket Queue module until the spacer on the assembly clears the center hole between the front and rear tracks Evenly lift the sensor assembly to the top of the slot While supporting the sensor assembly align the pins on the left side of the mounting bracket with their retaining holes in the Basket Queue module and insert the pins into the holes 4 Install the mounting bracket screw PN 4276985A 4 26 1 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES SEN37 BASKET INDEX SENSOR REPLACEMENT 4 26 2 Adjust the position of the SEN37 circuit card as necessary a Loosen the circuit card adjustment screw Refer to Figure 4 26 1 b Move the card un
80. SlideMaker disconnect the 30 psi supply line and leave it disconnected On the GEN S System Power Supply adjust the 30 psi regulator until the readout on the Marsh meter is 30 0 psi Verify the readout on the Power Supply is 30 psi 0 1 If it is not it could indicate a problem in the Power Supply Correct the problem Disconnect the 30 psi line from the Marsh meter and reconnect it to the rear of the Diluter Connect the 30 psi supply line for the SlideMaker directly to the Marsh meter Verify the readout on the Marsh meter is 30 0 psi If it is not it could indicate a problem in the Diluter such as an internal leak Correct the problem Disconnect the 30 psi line from the Marsh meter and reconnect it to the rear of the SlideMaker Open the rear door of the SlideMaker to access the Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 Psi card See Figure 4 27 1 Disconnect the pressure input line from the Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 Psi card the silicone tubing on the transducer and connect the tubing to the Marsh meter Verify the readout on the Marsh meter is 30 0 psi If it is not it could indicate a problem between the rear of the SlideMaker and the Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 Psi card such as a leaky quick disconnect fitting Correct the problem Disconnect the 30 psi line from the Marsh meter and reconnect it to the transducer 4 21 1 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES 30 PSI SUPPLY CHECKS AND TRANSDUCER ADJUSTMENT Figure
81. Station was screens display READY 11 ANALYTICAL STATION NOT Ready 8 2 Completed smears are dried not ready Such requests include reset 2 Press START CONT to restart the GENS System IDLE and oe E a slide ou shutdown and startup 3 li the message persists excepi dus was raduesiec a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative COMMUNICATION ANALYZER Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated Five consecutive messages from the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm CRC SlideMaker To IS OFF IS 2 Ifthis error occurred after a SlideMaker to the Analytical Station were not 4 Check if the Analytical Station is working correctly If necessary reset the Analyzer Internal Message No and Code Analytical Station E sample was ready to be acknowledged 2 If the message persists wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a 05 ANALYTICAL STATION Communication Lost e dispensed onto the slide a slide basket then reset the SlideMaker COMM ERROR CRC Check Failed e smear is made for that sample 3 If the message still persists 3 Turn off the SlideMaker 4 Completed smear are dried b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENS System operation and deposited in a slide basket Samples that r
82. T RVAC 2 DOUBLE ACTING VENT 2 3202209 BLU PILOT ACTUATOR mpm an VENT 1 RVAC 1 PRIME PRESSURE BACKWASH PROBE BACKWASH 2 30 PSI 1 30 PSI 2 r 32022 SOLENOID VALVES 32022 GRY mm se lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt 909 lt gt NNNN VACUUM ACCUM RINSE 32022 BRN BLK RESERVOIR SW2 N O RESI L24 2 WAY 3 WAY 4 WAY 32022 RED BLK BACKWASH PRESSURE L27 C ISOTON REFILL 128A VL28B 32022 ORN BLK f FITTINGS C CLENZ INPUT VL29 WASTE CHAMBER VACIAIM i ol My TER 9 RVAC SWITCH 32022 GRN BLK v 1 2 BACKSIDE RINSE BLOCK DRAIN VL33 FY FT FF FE SN EM CHAMBER DRAIN Ne VL34B 32022 BLU BLK y D X 031 W WASTE CHAMBER DRAIN VL36A VII36B 3202035 CLEAR 187 ID X 094 W 9 CYLINDERS SOUL UN CE 3202036 CLEAR 082 ID X 031 W TRUCK VACUUM V 3202038 CLEAR 113 ID X 062 W SHUTTLE VACUUM VI elt TRANSFER e 3202039 CLEAR D X 053 W DOUBLE ACTING SPRING RETURN CASSETTE LOCK 3202243 CLEAR i D X 031 W h MISC SLIDE EJECT en 22 3202244 CLEAR 082 ID X 031 W 5 gt 8 23
83. TP5 24VJ10 TP17 24VDRY1 TP6 24VJ11 TP18 24VD3 TP7 5VDIST TP19 15VDRY TP8 SM PWR 24V POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE TP9 HST_PWR HNGND HIGH NOISE GROUND TP10 5VSE 5V POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE TP11 5VBT DGND DIGITAL GROUND TP12 24VDRY2 AGND ANALOG GROUND A 2 4 PN 4276985A QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS Main Fluidics Interface Card Connectors Table A 2 7 Main Fluidics Interface Card Connectors J No Connects to J1 Main Distribution card J12 J3 Diluent full sensor SEN47 J4 Cleaning agent full sensor SEN48 J5 Not used J6 Not used PN 4276985A A 2 5 QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS Power Supply Monitor Card Figure A 2 4 Power Supply Monitor Card Components TP28 TP30 TP31 TP26 TP27 TP20 J7 CR7 CR8 GRY CR10 TP36 9 _ a TP22 4 11 TP10 J3 12 Connectors Table A 2 8 Power Supply Monitor Card Connectors TP5 J4 TP6 TP7 TP8 7334071 Signals by Pin J No Function Pin No Signal Type Direction Reference J1 Provides power 1 5V 5V and signals to Printer Lab 2 Ground GROUND module 3 Label direction PRN CW 4 24 V switched 24VSW 5 Ground GROUND 6 Printer clock CLK A 2 6 PN 4276985A QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCR
84. Table A 1 3 and the left and right sides of the slide pusher bars do not touch the shuttle as the bars pass through the shuttle See Figure 4 3 1 Note The home offset setting determines the horizontal left to right position of the slide pusher bars within the shuttle the slide pusher bars adjustment Heading 4 16 SLIDE PUSHER BARS AND SHUTTLE BRUSH ADJUSTMENTS determines the vertical up and down position of the slide pusher bars within the shuttle Figure 4 3 1 Verifying the Home Position Slide Slide pusher bar pusher bar 7334046A 3 Ifthe home position is not correct use the STEP LEFT and STEP RIGHT options to change the home position 4 Ensure the home offset is within the tolerance of the nominal setting specified in Table A 1 3 PN 4276985A 4 3 1 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES HOME PRINTER AND DISPENSE OFFSET SHUTTLE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 4 3 2 ATTENTION The home position smear position is the reference position for making the smear If you adjust the home position you must verify the pick and wick positions are still correct 5 Ifyou changed the home offset check the pick and wick positions Go to Heading 4 4 PICK AND WICK SLIDE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS Setting the Printer Offset Purpose The printer offset ensures the label is positioned correctly in the X dimension near the right edge of the slide but not over the end See Figure 4 3 2 Check the print position if a laboratory ch
85. Tubing ribbon double coiled 6 2852395 Screw setscrew 4 40 x 0 38 self locking lift up setscrew 7 6806635 Gustom Part tilt lever 8 1024366 Screw shoulder 4 40 0 125 diameter tilt lever screw 9 1024596 Truck smear with ball bearings S A Components Not Illustrated 2512026 O ring smear truck 8 2 26 PN 4276985A PARTS LISTS 8 ILLUSTRATED PARTS Figure 8 2 16 Chokes and Fittings See Table 8 2 16 1 lt lt 7334158 Table 8 2 16 Ghokes and Fittings See Figure 8 2 16 Item Part Number Description 1 6805272 Fitting union clear for 0 03 tubing 2 6805067 Fitting T clear 3 6232158 Choke pneumatic orange 0 006 orifice 0 062 i d barbed ends 4 6232352 Fitting union plastic 0 062 i d reducer PN 4276985A 8 2 27 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS 8 2 28 PN 4276985A A QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION A 1 1 2 4 PN 4276985A TOLERANCES AND LIMITS A 1 1 Fluid Detector Voltage Specifications A 1 1 Label Printer Module Adjustments A 1 1 Printer Height above the Slide Specification A 1 1 Top of Form Sensor Voltage Settings A 1 1 Pressure and Vacuum Tolerances A 1 1 Shuttle Position Settings A 1 1 Dispense Position Specifications A 1 1 Shuttle Offset Settings A 1 2 Smear Module Input Tolerances A 1 2 Voltage Inputs A 1 2 Unregulated Vacuum Input A 1 2 Tubing Length Specifications A 1 2 Voltage Toleranc
86. a given length of time the System Control card generates an error message For the Shutdown cycle SOL29 is energized activating VL29 to switch the reagent source for the reagent tank from diluent to cleaning agent and SOL28 is energized to supply vacuum for filling the reagent tank If the reagent full sensor SEN47 indicates the reagent tank is not full of cleaning agent for a given length of time the System Control card generates an error message To decontaminate the SlideMaker a bleach solution is connected to the disinfect port at the rear of the slideMaker In the Decontamination cycle SOL30 is energized activating VL30 to switch the reagent source for the reagent tank from cleaning agent to bleach solution and SOL28 is energized to supply vacuum for filling the reagent tank Waste Collection The waste chamber in the Main Fluidics module uses high vacuum to collect waste from the rinse block RB1 the RVac chamber VC3 and the vent chamber VC4 and uses 5 psi to dispense the waste out the waste tubing at the rear of the SlideMaker into the Analytical Stations waste line to the waste container The waste tubing is attached to push to connect disconnect fittings on the rear of the SlideMaker If the waste chamber overflows the liquid is collected in the foam trap If the foam trap overflows the liquid is collected in the vacuum accumulator tank TK3 and then dispensed into the Analytical Station s waste line Refer to Vac
87. any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Transfer is OFF is 2 Any sample reservoiris SlideMaker Basket Track Full error atthe 4 jf all four corners of the Basket Queue module are occupied remove the filled slide 99 BASKET XFER IMPOSSIBLE Of Basket Between e c processed Workstation baskets Belts Not Possible e 9 The last completed smear is e Each of the four corners of the Basket 2 If the corners of the Basket Queue module are not occupied wait until the dryer belts D transferred to the Dryer Queue module has a slide basket so a stop moving module slide basket cannot be transferred from 3 Reset the SlideMaker track to the other Note Depending on how long the dryer was off there may be a delay before the 5 5106 15 ready tO e One of these basket or belt position dryer reaches full temperature and completely dries the slides exit from the module sensors is blocked i 4 Ifthe message persists 5 The SlideMaker stops all Rear belt position SEN31 i mechanical activity and the ey a Turn off the SlideMaker Dryer module heater is turned Front belt position SENS b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GEN S System operation off Basket present rear right SEN33 Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List gt Basket present front right SEN34 n Basket present rear left SEN35 de smears can cont
88. arm cassette lockdown left 6806305 8 2 3 19 Custom Part arm cassette lockdown right 6806217 8 2 3 24 Custom Part arm slide retaining gripper CP 1024016 8 2 11 1 Custom Part finger hammer slide accessible part of X register arm 1024574 8 2 3 9 Cylinder air 1 5 stroke 0 5 bore double acting aluminum 6232755 8 2 14 5 Cylinder air 1 63 stroke 5 8 bore 6232889 8 2 2 2 8 2 4 1 Cylinder air 2 00 stroke 0 50 bore double acting guided 6232833 8 2 12 6 Cylinder air 4 5 stroke 3 8 bore double acting 125 psi max 6232747 8 2 13 5 Cylinder air double acting 1 3 4 stroke 1 1 16 stroke 6232901 8 2 3 4 8 1 4 P 4276985A Table 8 1 3 Master Parts List C Continued PARTS LISTS 8 MASTER PARTS LIST Description Part Number Figure Item Cylinder air double acting 1 2 stroke 1 2 bore 6232896 8 2 3 11 Gylinder air double acting 1 2 stroke 5 8 bore 6232900 8 2 3 3 Gylinder air single acting spring return 0 156 bore 0 25 stroke 6232937 8 2 3 21 Gylinder air X registration S A 6806358 8 2 3 22 Gylinder lift truck CP 1024369 8 2 15 4 Gylinder slide retaining CP 1023783 8 2 11 3 PN 4276985A PARTS LISTS MASTER PARTS LIST Table 8 1 4 Master Parts List D through F Description Part Number Figure Item Fan 24 Vdc S A 6805679 8 2 8 2 Fan blower 24 Vdc 6028741 8 2 6 6 Filter air 6232865 8 2 12 20 Filter fan air 2603047 Filter lin
89. at T1 and verify the voltage is within the acceptable limit specified for T1 with the label liner blocking the sensor in Table A 1 1 Top of Form Sensor Voltage Settings If it is not adjust R1 as necessary to obtain this value Manually advance the label roll until a label is blocking the top of form sensor again Repeat from step 10 adjusting R1 as necessary until the value is within acceptable limits both when the label is blocking the sensor and when the liner is blocking the sensor Power down the SlideMaker Disconnect the printer power cable from the Label Printer module and reinstall the cable in the cable clamp on the SlideMaker frame Reinstall the Label Printer module s cover Reinstall the Label Printer module in the SlideMaker connecting its cables ground wire and tubing Power up the SlideMaker Ensure the printer is printing labels correctly Go to Verification 4 21 3 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES SENSOR CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Verification 1 the SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE 2 Do 10 dry cycles and ensure The printing on the labels is in the correct position The SlideMaker does not generate any printer error messages 4 21 4 PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES Z AXIS REGISTER SUBASSEMBLY COMPONENT REPLACEMENT 4 22 Z AXIS REGISTER SUBASSEMBLY COMPONENT REPLACEMENT
90. before removing or replacing a circuit card 1 Turn off the main power switch on the back of the SlideMaker and unplug the main power cable from the ac wall outlet 2 Access the circuit card as described in Table 4 8 1 Table 4 8 1 Accessing the SlideMaker Circuit Cards Card Name Location Figure Special Instructions Basket Corner Sensor 4 Figure 2 11 1 Remove the cover for the appropriate Basket Corner Sensor card SEN33 SEN34 SEN35 and SEN33 and SEN34 are under the right corner cover SEN35 and SEN36 SEN36 are under the left Basket Transport Interface Figure 2 11 1 Remove the cover for the Basket Transport Interface card Basket Index SEN37 Figure 2 11 1 Refer to Heading 4 26 SEN37 BASKET INDEX SENSOR REPLACEMENT Belt Profile Sensor 2 SEN32 Figure 2 11 1 and SEN39 Cassette Empty Sensor Figure 2 6 2 SEN28 Dispense 1 Manifold Figure 2 5 2 Remove the Dispense module Refer to Dispense Module under Heading 4 1 Dispense 2 Manifold Figure 2 5 2 Remove the Dispense module Refer to Dispense Module under Heading 4 1 Dryer Exit Sensor SEN49 Figure 2 9 1 Remove the Dryer module Refer to Dryer and Slide Elevator Modules under Heading 4 1 Dryer Interface Figure 2 9 1 Remove the Dryer module Refer to Dryer and Slide Elevator Modules under Heading 4 1 Main Distribution Figure 2 2 3 1 Unfasten the two captive screws securing the top cover of the rear compartment lif
91. belts Go to step 6 If the bottom surfaces of the slide pusher bars do not touch the shuttle but the left or right sides do check the home offset setting Go to Setting the Home Offset under Heading 4 3 HOME PRINTER AND DISPENSE OFFSET SHUTTLE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS If the bottom surfaces of the slide pusher bars touch the shuttle adjust the slide pusher bars Go to step 7 With the slide pusher bars extended manually place a glass slide on the bars and verify the slide does not touch the conveyer belts If the slide does do not touch the conveyer belts no adjustment is needed Reinstall the Cassette Output Queue module and go to Verification If the slide is touching the conveyer belts adjust the slide pusher bars Go to step 7 CAUTION If the slide pusher bars are too high they can interfere with movement of the smear truck When adjusting the slide pusher bars ensure they are low enough for the smear truck to clear them 7 Adjust the slide pusher bars a Remove the Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector modules to access the left height adjustment screw See the Cassette Transport Module removal procedure under Heading 4 1 b Loosen the pusher bar height adjustment screws Refer to Figure 4 16 1 c Adjust the height of the pusher bar mechanism until the slide pusher bars do not touch the shuttle and the slide does not contact the conveyer belts d Tighten the screws e Reinstall the Cassett
92. blockage 2 Remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place the slides in a basket to dry for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides 3 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker Note Depending on how long the dryer was off there may be a delay before the dryer reaches full temperature and completely dries the slides 4 fthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears can contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative PN 4276985A 7 2 19 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 2 6 Dryer Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION REGOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action DRYER SENSOR 9 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated The slide pusher bars the mechanism that Note
93. card to a logic LOW level Initially full power is applied to the pneumatic enable valves then about 100 milliseconds later the power is reduced to a nominal 7096 Note The driver numbers for SOL65 and SOL66 are 79 and 80 respectively If a pneumatic leak develops in the SlideMaker you can use the Solenoid Test screen MAIN MENU gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt SOLENOID TEST to remove power from the pneumatic enable valves allowing the Analytical Station to continue processing Pressure Regulation and Distribution The SlideMaker uses two pressures in its system 30 psi and 5 psi An adjustable regulator REGI Figure 2 3 1 regulates the 30 psi to 5 psi Two pressure distribution manifolds and MF8 Figure 2 3 1 route the 30 psi and 5 psi via fluidic quick disconnects to the SlideMaker modules 30 Psi The 30 psi is routed from the 30 psi enable valve SOL65 to e Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 Psi card for monitoring e 30 psi distribution manifold for distribution to the gt 5 psi regulator REGI Main Fluidics module Cassette Input Queue module Slide Ejector module Cassette Output Queue module Slide and Smear module Dispense module and Basket Queue module Note The Sample Access and Reservoir module acquires its 30 psi from the Diluter 30 psi is used to e Move mechanical components such as cylinders and pinch valves Dispense diluent and cleaning agent from the reagent tank Dry the aspi
94. cleaning agent is low mechanical activity because the a Replace the cleaning agent container Follow the Replacing Reagent Containers SlideMaker cannot run without procedure in the Online Help system for the message that appears on the diluent Analytical Station If this error appears when the b Do a SlideMaker Shutdown cycle to prime the cleaning agent lines Select MAIN reagent tank is pulling cleaning MENU ROUTINE FUNCTIONS ROUTINE FLUIDICS RUN SHUT agent DOWN All operations except shutdown 4 Ifthe message persists call your Coulter Representative continue normally Shutdown cannot be done until the reagent tank can fill with cleaning agent REAGENT WASTE FULL No SlideMaker Log N A N A 1 No new samples are aspirated Analytical Station detected full waste Replace the waste container at the Analytical Station Follow the Replacing Waste Internal Message No and Code 30 ANALYTICAL STATION Analytical Station Waste Full Empty Or 2 Any sample in a reservoir is processed to a smear container Container procedure in the Online Help system for the message that appears on the Analytical Station WASTE FULL Replace Waste 3 Completed smears are dried Container and deposited in a slide basket 4 The SlideMaker is ready 7 2 38 7 2 38 PN 4276985A TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES 7 Table 7 2 13 Shuttle Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION REC
95. coupling to the motor pulley shaft for the front belt Remove the two motor securing screws Figure 4 25 2 and remove the motor with the coupling attached to the shaft Using a metric Allen wrench loosen the two motor shaft setscrews Figure 4 25 2 securing the coupling to the motor shaft Ensure the coupling is pushed fully onto the motor shaft and retighten the motor shaft setscrews Reposition the motor and coupling in the Basket Queue module and reinstall the motor securing screws Center the front belt on the motor pulley and tighten the pulley shaft setscrews Manually move the front belt by gripping a profile and verify the belt is centered on the motor pulley If the front belt is not centered on the motor pulley loosen the coupling to pulley setscrews and repeat from step 7 Turn the Basket Queue module right side up and adjust the front belt position sensor SEN3I a Manually move the front belt by gripping a profile until a profile is positioned inside SEN32 b Loosen the sensor adjustment screw Refer to Figure 4 25 1 c Move the sensor until there is clearance between the sensor and the outer edges of the profile as shown in Figure 4 25 1 d Tighten the adjustment screw PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES BASKET QUEUE MODULE CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Belt Tension 1 Loosen the adjustment screw in the front belt idler pulley Refer to Figure 4 25 2 CAUTION Overtightening be
96. dimension as shown in Figure 4 5 1 see Setting the Printer Offset under Heading 4 3 Figure 4 5 1 Correct Position of the Label on the Slide Label he X row in 0 030 0 06 in 0 030 7334070A y Printer Height above the Slide Adjustment Tools Supplies Needed Glass slide Procedure 1 Place glass slide on the shuttle and manually move the shuttle to the printer position 2 Verify the clearance between the printhead and the slide is I mm 0 04 in the thickness of a glass slide Note The correct clearance is the thickness of one glass slide between the printhead and a slide on the shuttle or two glass slides between the printhead and the shuttle itself 3 If the clearance is not correct adjust the height position of the Printer module Loosen the locking screw See Figure 4 5 2 b Loosen the setscrew for the height adjustment screw See Figure 4 5 2 c Turn the height adjustment screw in the required direction as shown in Figure 4 5 2 4 5 1 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES PRINTER ADJUSTMENTS 4 5 2 d Tighten the setscrew for the height adjustment screw e Tighten the locking screw Figure 4 5 2 Printer Module Adjustments DO Locking Setscrew screw Height adjustment screw Lower 4 Raise Y position adjustment screw 6985018A 4 Ifyou adjusted the height adjustment screw select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS
97. drying of the sample transport lines The Sample Access and Reservoir module also provides the interfaces with the Analytical Station needed for the Analytical Station to backwash the SlideMakers aspiration line when the SlideMaker is powered down or inoperable These interfaces consist of the T fitting tapped into the vent line of the needle and the electrical connection to the four station pneumatic manifold MF6 The Diluter 3 card in the Analytical Station powers and drives the solenoids on MF6 The functions of the Sample Access and Reservoir module components Figure 2 5 1 excluding the pneumatic solenoids pinch valves and associated fittings and tubing are Fluid detectors FD1 FD2 and FD4 Detect and identify the aspirated sample Fluid detector FD7 Detects diluent and air in the aspiration lines during backwashing SOL118 Controls the routing of the aspirated sample to the correct reservoir e RESI and RES2 Hold and then transfer the blood sample to the SlideMaker For a list of the functions of the solenoids and associated pinch valves refer to Table A 3 1 Dispense Module The Dispense module is located on the right side of the SlideMaker Refer to Figure 2 1 2 The Dispense module provides the hardware for measuring the drop of blood used for a smear and in conjunction with the Sample Access and Reservoir module controls the volume separation and positioning of the blood sample and the rinsing and drying of
98. elevator is moving down select STOP MOTION The slide elevator stops when it reaches the bottom limit of its travel Note If you do not select STOP MOTION the slide elevator completes its downward travel and immediately begins its upward travel When the slide elevator stops check the position of the slide in the slide basket and ensure the slide is a Perpendicular to the bottom of the slide basket If it is not adjust the setscrew shown in Figure 4 6 2 item 1 b Centered from side to side within the basket slot If it is not loosen the screw shown in Figure 4 6 2 item 2 and move the plate PN 4276985A 10 11 12 13 14 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SLIDE ELEVATOR PLATEN ADJUSTMENTS C Centered from front to back within the basket slot If it is not loosen the screw shown in Figure 4 6 2 item 3 and move the bracket Note Adjusting this bracket could affect the alignment of SEN46 d Parallel to the long sides of the basket slot If it is not loosen the screw shown in Figure 4 6 2 item 4 and adjust the platen Select ELEVATOR to move the slide elevator up While the slide elevator is moving up select STOP MOTION The slide elevator stops when it reaches the top limit of its travel and the gripper opens Remove the slide from the platen Verify SEN46 is aligned correctly See Removal under Heading 4 26 SEN37 BASKET INDEX SENSOR REPLACEMENT Verify slides are deposited correctly in the
99. extending the Z button The Z button holds the slide firmly in place Slide Placement Process 1 The smear truck with the slide moves to the smear position 2 50161 is energized and then SOL56 is energized to extend CL12 which lowers the smear truck onto the shuttle 3 50144 is energized to apply vacuum to the shuttle SOL43 is de energized to remove vacuum from the smear truck releasing the slide from the smear truck 5 50156 and 50161 are de energized to retract CL12 which raises the smear truck to its normal horizontal position 6 Ifyou are doing continuous Dry cycles the process begins again PN 4276985A 4 2 7 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES USING THE SLIDEMAKER SERVICE FUNCTIONS 4 2 8 PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES HOME PRINTER AND DISPENSE OFFSET SHUTTLE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 4 3 HOME PRINTER AND DISPENSE OFFSET SHUTTLE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS Purpose The home smear dispense and printer offsets are preset at the factory and should only need adjustment after component replacement Use this procedure to verify the home dispense and print shuttle positions are set correctly and to adjust these positions if necessary Setting the Home Offset 1 On the SlideMaker screen select HOME OFFSET MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt CASSETTE SHUTTLE BASKET gt gt DEFINE SHUTTLE REFERENCE POS gt HOME OFFSET 2 Ensure the home offset is within the tolerance of the nominal setting specified in
100. fluid detectors and the blood detector discussed in this section Fluid Detectors the sample acquisition system uses the three sensors listed in Table 2 5 2 to monitor its activities For complete list of sensors used in the SlideMaker and description of the types of sensors used see Heading A 4 Table 2 5 2 Sample Acquisition System Sensors SEN Name Type Input Output No Location Reference Active State Interface Card Connector Plug Pin 7 Dispense position Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J16 J6 13 See Figure 2 7 1 Blocked Shuttle at dispense Interface position 11 Probe up Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J20 J6 17 See Figure 2 5 15 Blocked probe up Interface 12 Probe down Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J21 J6 18 See Figure 2 5 15 Blocked probe down Interface 2 5 16 PN 4276985 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM CASSETTE TRANSPORT MODULE 2 6 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM CASSETTE TRANSPORT MODULE Summary The smear processing system comprises six modules that process the smear from retrieval of a clean microscopic slide to collection of a stain ready whole blood smear This section describes the Cassette Transport module The Cassette Transport module 1 Moves filled slide cassettes into position for retrieval of the slides 2 Retrieves the slides from the slide cassettes 3 Moves the empty slide cassettes into position for retrieval b
101. is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples 13 FLASH WRITE ERROR Communication Workstation The flash memory that require slides appear in the Slide List Failure FATAL ERROR has unknown or unreliable information WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears can contain Service mode changes to the biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact flash memory contents 3 Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides 4 Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative COMMUNICATION ID MISMATCH No SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 The sample which could not be Sample ID from Analyzer does not match 1 Check the identification of the sample Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Sample ID is OFF is ON matched with the correct ID is sample ID from Workstation 2 Rerun the specimen or prepare a slide manually 122 SAMPLE ID MISMATCH Mismatch Sample amp discarded Discarded Sample P 2 The SlideMaker continues manually or re run on Analytical Station PN 4276985A 7 2 11 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 2 4 Communication Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons o
102. labels are positioned correctly If not do the Setting the Printer Offset procedure under Heading 4 3 HOME PRINTER AND DISPENSE OFFSET SHUTTLE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 11 Stop the Dry cycles Blood Cycle Checks 1 Do Heading 4 9 FLUID DETECTOR CALIBRATION to ensure the fluid detectors calibrated correctly At the Workstation a Select gt gt SlideMaker tab b Inthe Patients Samples box note the current setting then select All Samples Run 12 whole blood specimens on the GEN S System Verify that blood is aspirated for the SlideMaker and is dispensed onto the slide correctly After the slides have exited the Dryer module verify the smear quality a Using the Smear Template analyze the macroscopic quality of the smears on the slides exiting the Dryer module 1 Compare the length of each smear to the measured lines on the Smear Template and ensure the end of the smear is between 1 50 in and 2 25 in Refer to Figure 5 1 1a Note This smear length criterion is only applicable when the smear definition settings MAIN MENU gt gt SPECIAL FUNCTIONS gt gt DEFINE SMEAR SPEED are at their default settings of 5 2 Place the feathered edge of each smear against the curved line on the Smear Template and examine the three working areas Refer to Figure 5 1 1b Ensure that at least two adjoining working areas 1 and 2 or 2 and 3 have no vacuoles streaks gaps ridges or waves b If using Coulter slides w
103. motor failure Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Turn off the SlideMaker and open the cover Check the top of form sensor and remove any labels stuck on the sensor Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative Qnm Co Po c PN 4276985A 7 2 37 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 2 12 Reagent Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION REGOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action REAGENT OUT OF DILUENT No SlideMaker Log N A N A 1 No new samples are aspirated Analytical Station detected empty diluent 1 Replace the reagent container Follow the Replacing Reagent Containers procedure Internal Message No and Code Analytical Station Out 2 Any sample in a reservoir is container in the Online Help system for the message that appears on the Analytical Station 29 ANALYTICAL STATION Of Diluent Replace processed to a smear 2 Ifthe message persists prime the SlideMaker with diluent DILUENT OUT Diluent Container 3 Completed smears are dried Prime The Slidemaker and deposited in a slide basket With Diluent 4
104. of the Blood Drop on the Slide 2 7 4 2 7 6 Smear Truck Assembly Old Configuration 2 7 5 2 7 7 Smear Truck Assembly New Configuration 2 7 6 2 8 1 Label Printer Module Components 2 8 1 2 8 2 Printhead Cylinder Solenoid 2 8 2 2 8 3 Correct Position of the Label on the Slide 2 8 3 2 9 1 Dryer Module Components 2 9 1 2 10 1 Slide Elevator Module Components 2 10 1 2 10 2 Dryer Module and Slide Elevator Module Component Interaction 2 10 2 2 11 1 Basket Queue Module Components 2 11 2 TABLES 2 1 1 SlideMaker Modules 2 1 2 2 3 Fluidic System Sensors 2 3 8 2 5 1 SlideMaker Fluid Detectors 2 5 14 2 5 2 Sample Acquisition System Sensors 2 5 16 2 6 1 Cassette Transport Assembly Sensors 2 6 7 2 7 1 Slide and Smear Module Sensors 2 7 8 2 9 Dryer Module Sensors 2 9 3 2 10 1 Slide Elevator Module Sensors 2 10 3 2 11 1 Basket Queue Module Sensor 2 11 3 PN 4276985A 2 CONTENTS 2 4276985 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION 2 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE GENeS SM SLIDEMAKER Summary This section briefly describes the GEN S SM SlideMaker its function systems and modules and references the appropriate customer documents and or headings within this document for details Function The SlideMaker creates a blood smear on a clean microscopic slide using a segment of a blood sample aspirated by the GEN S System Description Overview The SlideMaker is an optional peripheral unit for the GEN S System which in
105. on PCB Reflection slide at exit position 210 4 PN 42769854 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM BASKET QUEUE MODULE 2 11 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM BASKET QUEUE MODULE PN 4276985A Summary The smear processing system comprises six modules that process the smear from retrieval of a clean microscopic slide to collection of a stain ready whole blood smear This section describes the Basket Queue module The Basket Queue module l Moves empty slide baskets to the Slide Elevator module to receive the dried slides up to 12 per basket 2 Moves the filled slide baskets or in the case of a stat the slide basket containing the stat slide away from the Slide Elevator module The Basket Queue module can hold up to 12 slide baskets at any one time This section also describes the Basket Transport Interface card For more information on the smear processing system see the Cassette Transport module Heading 2 6 the Slide and Smear module Heading 2 7 the Label Printer module Heading 2 8 the Dryer module Heading 2 9 and the Slide Elevator module Heading 2 10 Description The Basket Queue module is located across the inside front of the SlideMaker Refer to Figure 2 1 2 The Basket Queue module uses two independent belt pulley tracks to move the slide baskets See Figure 2 11 1 The rear input track driven by the rear stepper motor M4 advances the slide baskets from left to right one basket slot at a t
106. open WARNING Risk of contamination Biohazardous contamination can occur from contact with the waste container and its associated tubing if not handled with care Wear protective gear Avoid skin contact Clean up spills immediately Dispose of the contents of the waste container in accordance with the local regulations and acceptable laboratory procedures WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination Some slide processing areas are movable and can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact Wait for moving parts to stop PN 4276985A 1 2 1 INTRODUCTION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Use care when working with pathogenic materials Means must be available to decontaminate the instrument provide ventilation and to dispose of waste liquid Refer to the following publications for further guidance on decontamination e Biohazards Safety Guide 1974 National Institute of Health e Classifications of Etiological Agents on the Basis of Hazards 3d ed June 1974 Center for Disease Control U S Public Health Service Troubleshooting Bring the following warning to the customer s attention before advising that customer to perform any service maintenance or troubleshooting procedures on the instrument WARNING Risk of personal injury or contamination If you do not properly shield yourself while performing service maintenance and troubleshooting procedures res
107. persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Coulter Representative 7 2 42 7 2 42 PN 4276985A TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES 7 Table 7 2 14 Truck Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action TRUCK LIMIT SENSOR Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours The SlideMaker stops all When either the servo reverse or the servo Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Truck is OFF is ON mechanical activity forward limit sensor was reached the other 1 Reset the SlideMaker 42 SERVO LIMIT SENSOR Sensor Failure Reset E d 8 sensor also indicated it was blocked 2 If the message persists ERROR the SlideMaker e a iioc oL a Turn off the SlideMaker 5 STE vt sensi SENG jin b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GEN S System operation e Servo forward limit sensor SEN failed Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative TRUCK NOT UP ERROR Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated The truck position is check
108. points on the Dryer Interface card are shown in Figure A 2 2 and described in Tables A 2 3 and A 2 4 respectively Sensor Summary The sensors used by the Dryer module are listed in Table 2 9 1 For a complete list of sensors used in the SlideMaker and a description of the types of sensors used see Heading A 4 Table 2 9 1 Dryer Module Sensors SEN Name Type Input Output No Location Reference Active State Interface Card Connector Plug Pin 49 Dryer Exit Sensor card Pulsed infrared reflective Dryer Interface J3 J8 11 See Figure 2 9 1 mounted on PCB Reflection slide at exit position Temperature Sensor card See Figure 2 9 1 Temperature mounted on PCB PN 4276985A 2 9 3 2 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM DRYER MODULE 2 9 4 PN 4276985A INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE ELEVATOR MODULE 2 10 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE ELEVATOR MODULE Summary The smear processing system comprises six modules that process the smear from retrieval of a clean microscopic slide to collection of a stain ready whole blood smear This section describes the Slide Elevator module The Slide Elevator module l Receives dried smear slides from the Dryer module 2 Inserts the slides into slide baskets in the Basket Queue module For more information on the smear processing system see the Cassette Transport module Heading 2 6 the Slide and Smear module
109. program PN 4276985A 2 5 PN 4276985A INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM Summary The sample acquisition system 1 Aspirates a blood from the specimen tube through the vent side of the needle in the Analytical Station Transfers the sample to one of two reservoirs Holds and mixes the sample Transfers the sample from the reservoir to the dispense probe priming the dispense line with a portion of the sample 5 Dispenses a measured drop of the blood sample onto a slide for processing The sample acquisition system also rinses and dries the aspiration and dispense lines between samples to limit dilution and carryover Two modules working in tandem perform the functions of the sample acquisition system the Sample Access and Reservoir module and the Dispense module This section describes the components and functions of the sample acquisition system including the Sample Access and Reservoir Module Dispense Module Dispense Probe Mechanism Rinse Block Fluid Detectors and the Dispense 1 Manifold and Dispense 2 Manifold Cards Function As you read this section refer to the Pneumatic Hydraulic Schematic DCN 6323138 in Chapter 6 to follow the fluidic flow and to Figures 2 5 1 and 2 5 2 to locate the discussed components in the Sample Access and Reservoir module and in the Dispense module respectively Aspirating a Blood Sample To generate a slide the SlideMaker need
110. provides sufficient time for the system to save the information needed to recover from a power outage 2 2 6 PN 4276985A INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION 2 FLUIDIC SYSTEM 2 3 FLUIDIC SYSTEM Summary The fluidic system consists of the pneumatic power system and the reagent handling system The pneumatic power system acquires 30 psi and high vacuum from the Analytical Station and regulates monitors and distributes the pneumatic power The reagent handling system acquires diluent and cleaning agent from the Analytical Station s supply distributes the reagents collects the waste liquids and dispenses the waste into the Analytical Station s waste lines This section describes the components and functions of the pneumatic power system and the reagent handling system including the Pneumatic Supply Monitor Cards the Main Fluidics Module and the Main Fluidics Interface Card Pneumatic Power Acquisition The SlideMaker acquires its 30 psi and high unregulated vacuum from the Analytical Station the pneumatic access lines for the SlideMaker are attached to T fittings tapped into the 30 psi and high vacuum supply lines from the Power Supply to the Diluter The other ends of the 30 psi and high vacuum access lines are attached to push to connect disconnect fittings on pneumatic enable valves at the rear of the SlideMaker See Figure 2 3 1 Figure 2 3 1 Pneumatic Power System Components in the Rear and Right Side of the SlideMaker 5 p
111. pull the dispense probe up until the locking lever drops into the groove on the probe b Select HOME OFFSET to return the shuttle to the home smear position c Select SHUTTLE VACUUM to disable the vacuum d Liftthe marked slide off the shuttle Figure 4 3 4 Verifying the Dispense Position Locking lever Latched Unlatched Dispense probe emm Shuttle 1 in 7334047 4 3 4 PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES HOME PRINTER AND DISPENSE OFFSET SHUTTLE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 4 5 Measure the distance from the right edge of the slide to the estimated middle of the dispense probe position on the slide Ifthe distance is 25 mm 1 in no adjustment is required Re enable the vacuum and go to Verification Ifthe distance is not 25 mm 1 in adjust the dispense position Go to step 6 6 Adjust the shuttle dispense position a Place a clean glass slide on the shuttle centering the right edge of the slide on the shuttle support as shown in Figure 4 3 5 Figure 4 3 5 Correct Position of the Slide on the Shuttle Top view Side view Shuttle Center right Shuttle Genter right support edge of slide Support edge of slide wall on wall N wall ES 2 f b Enable the shuttle vacuum c Exercise the shuttle all the way left and then all the way right 1 Select PRINTER OFFSET to move the shuttle to the left to th
112. quality Tools Supplies Needed Twelve whole blood specimens Preliminary Checks l Atthe Workstation look at the SlideMaker error log and note any persistent or recurring SlideMaker errors If you know the cause of an error correct it before proceeding Ifyou do not know the cause of an error use the following checks as a troubleshooting aid for locating the problem 2 Obtain previously made smears from the customer and check the quality of the smears Ifthe smear quality is not acceptable and you know why correct the problem before proceeding Ifthe smear quality is not acceptable and you do not know why use the following checks as a troubleshooting aid for locating the problem 3 Atthe Analytical Station open the lower front cover of the Diluter and ensure a The SlideMaker aspiration tubing attached to the needle vent port of the needle has a yellow striped tubing sleeve installed If it does not install one as directed in step 15 h under Heading 3 3 MODIFYING THE GEN S SYSTEM b The SlideMaker aspiration tubing is routed so that during piercing the needle cartridge bracket does not pinch the tubing Open the SlideMaker cover 5 At the Cassette Transport assembly ensure the Cassette Output Queue tubing is routed under the Slide Ejector module to prevent the input cassette transfer mechanism from pinching it 6 Atthe Label Printer module a Verify the ribbon and label rolls are routed cor
113. rear right Infrared interrupting 2 piece Basket Transport J3 J7 9 See Figure 2 11 1 mounted on PCB Interface Blocked basket present at right rear position 34 Basket front right Infrared interrupting 2 piece Basket Transport J4 J7 10 See Figure 2 11 1 mounted on PCB Interface Blocked basket present at right front position 35 Basket rear left Infrared interrupting 2 piece Basket Transport J5 J7 11 See Figure 2 11 1 mounted on PCB Interface Blocked basket present at left rear position 36 Basket front left Infrared interrupting 2 piece Basket Transport J6 J7 12 See Figure 2 11 1 mounted on PCB Interface Blocked basket present at left front position 37 Basket index Infrared interrupting 2 piece Basket Transport J8 J7 13 See Figure 2 11 1 mounted on PCB Interface Blocked slide insertion space occupied slide is in the basket at this position or the basket is not in position to receive a slide Blocked 2 1 V unblocked 3 4 V 39 Left crossover home Infrared interrupting Basket Transport J10 J7 15 See Figure 2 11 1 Not blocked left crossover Interface cylinder at home position 40 Right crossover home Infrared interrupting Basket Transport J11 J7 16 See Figure 2 11 1 Not blocked right crossover Interface cylinder at home position 41 Vertical slide Reflective infrared Dryer Interface J5 48 5 See Figure 2 10 1 Reflection slide present in drop position of basket 54 Basket cover interlock Magnetic r
114. refer to Pneumatic Supply Monitor Cards in this section and two float sensors to monitor the liquid levels The float sensors used by the fluidic system are listed in Table 2 3 1 For a complete list of sensors used in the SlideMaker and a description of the types of sensors used see Heading A 4 Table 2 3 1 Fluidic System Sensors SEN Name Type Input Output No Location Reference Active State Interface Card Connector Plug Pin 47 Reagent full Magnetic reed switch Main Fluidics A19J3 J12 13 See Figure 2 3 2 Open reservoir full of liquid Interface 51 Vacuum reservoir full Magnetic reed switch Main Distribution J18 N A See Figure 2 3 1 Open reservoir full of liquid 2 3 8 PN 4276985A INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SYSTEM CONTROL 2 4 SYSTEM CONTROL Summary Control of the SlideMaker is accomplished through two components The System Control card runs the SlideMaker software controls the mechanical components and quantifies the monitored pneumatic readings and voltages for display e Keypad and Display module displays the status of the SlideMaker and provides user interface with the SlideMaker Figure 2 4 1 provides an overview of system control This section describes the System Control Card and the Keypad and Display Module This section also describes the SlideMaker reset sequence System Reset Gil Stepper Graphic lt gt motors displa Brushless Og DC mo
115. represents 24 0 Vdc TP28 INVERTED 15 VDC 4 Vdc represents 15 Vdc TP11 5PSI pneumatic monitor 5 Vdc represents TP30 415VDC 35 0 psi 12 30PSI pneumatic monitor 5 Vdc represents TP31 15VDC 35 0 psi TP13 HIGH_VAC RAW_VAC pneumatic monitor TP32 24VDC through 1K resistor 5 0 Vdc represents 32 Hg TP14 LOW_VAC1 REG_VAC1 pneumatic monitor TP33 15VDC through 1K resistor 5 Vdc represents 20 Hg TP15 Spare 1 analog channel ACH B17 TP34 45VDC through 1K resistor TP17 LOW VAC2 REG VAC2 pneumatic monitor TP35 415VDC through 1K resistor 5 0 Vdc represents 8 0 Hg TP18 Spare 2 analog channel ACH B18 TP36 GROUND TP20 5VBAD LOW bad A 2 10 PN 4276985A Slide Ejector Interface Card QUICK REFERENGE INFORMATION CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS Figure A 2 5 Slide Ejector Interface Card Components J4 J3 J13 J8 J10 E J7 _ 424 V S HNGND _ p J9 Connectors Table A 2 11 Slide Ejector Interface Card Connectors J12 J14 M J18 J16 J J19 mE J17 7334055A JNo Connects to JNo Connects to J1 Output cassette retracted sensor SEN15 J12 Reserved for cassette lifted sensor SEN29 J2 Output cassette extended sensor SEN16 J13 Spare sensor SEN50 J3 Cassette locked sensor SEN21
116. slide basket times in the cycle or the sensor does not WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can 4 The SlideMaker stops detect the probe is down because contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with The dispense probe is stuck care and avoid skin contact The mechanism that pushes the dispense P M 3 Ifa slide is on the shuttle or has fallen remove the slide probe down is not receiving sufficient T pressure 4 Checkthe area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible e Probe down sensor SEN12 failed 5 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker 6 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative 7 2 14 7 2 14 PN 4276985A TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES 7 Table 7 2 5 Dispense Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action DISPENSE PROBE NOT UP Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated The dispense probe must be up for the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the
117. slide baskets Go to Verification Figure 4 6 2 Slide Elevator Platen Adjustments 7334159B Verification PN 4276985A 1 2 On the SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE Do five dry cycles and ensure the slides are positioned correctly in the slide basket 4 6 3 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES SLIDE ELEVATOR PLATEN ADJUSTMENTS 4 6 4 PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES DISPENSE PUMP ADJUSTMENT 4 4 7 DISPENSE PUMP ADJUSTMENT Purpose The volume of blood dispensed by the dispense pumps affects the quality of the blood smears If a dispense pump dispenses too little blood the smears are too short if a dispense pump dispenses too much blood the smears are too long The position of the barrel in the dispense pump determines the volume dispensed Use this procedure to adjust the dispense pumps as necessary to improve smear quality Tools Supplies Needed Five whole blood specimens Procedure 1 Disconnect the I beam tubing from the top of the dispense probe 2 Slide the cap off of the dispense pump needing adjustment See Figure 4 7 1 Note DP1 dispenses the blood in the single slide mode and for the first slide in the dual slide mode DP2 dispenses the blood for the second slide in the dual slide mode 3 Note the number written on the side of the dispense pump barrel facing away from the I beam tubing See Fi
118. slide retaining arm on the platen and the finger hammer on the X register arm Cylinder All cylinders air or oil 8 1 3 Display Any display screen 8 1 4 Door All hinged panels 8 1 4 Fan Fan guards and fans 8 1 4 Filter Air fluid barrier air water separators and air filters 8 1 4 Fitting Includes choke elbow feed thru muffler plug quick disconnect T union and Y fittings 8 1 4 Fuse Fuse holder and fuses 8 1 5 Hardware Miscellaneous hardware including brackets guides clips hinges knobs latches mounts 8 1 6 plates standoffs and studs Does not include fittings nuts screws and washers which are listed as separate categories Module Assemblies that contain all of the components for performing a specific instrument 8 1 6 function and that are designed to be removed as a unit for servicing PCB All printed circuit cards 8 1 7 Pump All liquid pumps and dispensers 8 1 7 Regulator All pressure and vacuum regulators 8 1 8 Screw All screws including thumbscrews and setscrews 8 1 8 Switch All types including button float magnetic micro and opto 8 1 8 Tie wrap Nylon loop and clamp tie wraps and tie wrap adhesives 8 1 9 Tool Tool box and all tools needed for servicing the SlideMaker 8 1 9 Tubing All tubing including standard custom I beam restrictor and shielded input lines and 8 1 9 tubing collars and sleeves Valve All valves including check pinch and solenoid and valve deactivator clips 8 1 10 Washer Washer
119. support latch 3 Close the cover and ensure the lower latches Figure 4 1 1 are engaged 6985044A Accessing and Removing the SlideMaker Modules This section contains procedures for removing the e Basket Queue Module e Cassette Transport Module e Cassette Output Queue Module e Dispense Module e Dryer and Slide Elevator Modules Keypad and Display Module e Label Printer Module Main Fluidics Module Sample Access and Reservoir Module Slide and Smear Module Basket Queue Module CAUTION Risk of damage to electronic components Connecting or disconnecting a circuit card solenoid or any other electronic component while the power is ON can damage the component or the circuitry for the component Power down the SlideMaker before connecting or disconnecting an electronic component 1 Turn off the main power switch on the rear of the SlideMaker and unplug the main power cable from the ac outlet 2 Open the main cover For directions see Opening the Main Cover in this section 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination Some slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Unfasten the captive screws securing the upper rear wall of the Basket Queue module and remove the wall See Figure 4 1 4 Figure 4 1 4 Removing the Bas
120. that Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Reports is OFF is ON 2 Anysample in a reservoir is not transfers the slide from the shuttle to the 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 75 DRYER XFER EXTEND Slide Dryer Transfer a processed Dryer module did not extend to transfer the 2 Open the cover FAILURE SEN10 Mechanism Shuttle to a 3 Completed smears are dried slide or the sensor did not detect the Dryer Did Not Extend E and deposited in a slide basket extension This could indicate WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can Sensor 10 4 The SlideMaker stops The slide pusher bars mechanism is contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with jammed care and avoid skin contact The shuttle and the slide pusher bars are misaligned 3 Ifaslide is on the shuttle or has fallen remove the slide The slide pusher bars mechanism is 4 Close the cover and reset the Slidemaker defective 5 fthe message persists The slide transfer extended sensor a Turn off the SlideMaker SEN10 failed b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative DRYER HIGH TEMPERATURE Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples a
121. the slide on the shuttle The smear truck is adjusted so that when it places the slide on the shuttle the right side of the slide is centered on the shuttle support wall as shown in Figure 2 7 3 Figure 2 7 3 Correct Position of the Slide on the Shuttle Top view Side view Shuttle Center right Shuttle Center right support edge of slide support edge of slide wall on wall wall on wall 7334166B The shuttle moves the slide from the smear position to the print position at the Label Printer module At the print position the print position sensor SEN5 senses the presence of the shuttle The shuttle travels the additional steps set for the printer offset and stops Then the shuttle reverses direction and starts moving at the same speed as the label dispenser in the Label Printer module which applies a label to the slide using the peel technique The printer offset is calibrated to ensure the label is positioned near the end of the slide but not over the edge of the slide as shown in Figure 2 7 4 Figure 2 7 4 Correct Position of the Label from the End of the Slide Label Ew 0 069 0 030 7334069 From the print position the shuttle carries the slide to the dispense position When the shuttle reaches the dispense position the dispense position sensor SEN7 senses the presence of the shuttle The shuttle travels the additional steps set for the dispense offset and stops The Di
122. the Dryer Module 4 1 9 Captive Screws Securing the Slide Elevator Module to the Dryer Module 4 1 10 Screws Securing the Label Printer Module 4 1 11 xvii CONTENTS xviii 4 1 14 4 1 15 4 1 16 4 1 17 4 1 18 4 3 1 4 3 2 4 3 3 4 3 4 4 3 5 4 4 1 4 4 2 4 5 1 4 5 2 4 5 3 4 5 4 4 6 1 4 6 2 4 7 1 4 8 1 4 11 1 4 12 1 4 12 2 4 12 3 4 14 1 4 15 1 4 15 2 4 15 3 4 15 4 4 15 5 4 15 6 4 16 1 4 17 1 4 18 1 4 18 2 4 18 3 4 18 4 4 18 5 4 18 6 4 20 1 4 21 1 4 21 2 4 21 3 4 22 1 4 23 1 4 24 1 Captive Screws Securing the Main Fluidics Module 4 1 12 Captive Screws Securing MF4 and MF13 4 1 12 Thumbscrews Securing the Sample Access and Reservoir Module Splash Shield 4 1 13 Captive Screws Securing the Sample Access and Reservoir Module 4 1 13 Captive Screws Securing the Slide and Smear Module 4 1 14 Verifying the Home Position 4 3 1 Checking the Label Positions in the X Dimension 4 3 2 Checking the Smear Position on the Slide in the X Dimension 4 3 3 Verifying the Dispense Position 4 3 4 Correct Position of the Slide on the Shuttle 4 3 5 Defining the Pick Position 4 4 2 Defining the Wick Position 4 4 2 Correct Position of the Label on the Slide 4 5 1 Printer Module Adjustments 4 5 2 Checking the Label Position in the X Dimension 4 5 2 Checking the Label Position in the Y Dimension 4 5 2 Preliminary Platen Checks and Adjustments 4 6 1 Slide Elevator Platen Adjustments 4 6 3 Di
123. the Figure 3 4 10 Installing Splash Shields on 501120 Dispense Module and the Sample Access and Reservoir Module Splash shield 9 4 ih 5 I 22 Splash shield 6985021A 6985022A 1 A gt Connecting the Hydraulic and Pneumatic Lines 1 3 4 8 Connect the shielded diluent cleaning agent and waste tubing to the back of the SlideMaker and attach the ground wires to 11 as shown in Figure 3 4 11 Connect the other end of the diluent and cleaning agent lines to their respective pickup tubes in the reagent containers Install T fitting in the waste collection line at the rear of the Diluter and connect the waste tubing from the SlideMaker to the T fitting as shown in Figure 3 4 12 Connect the 30 psi and vacuum tubing to the back of the SlideMaker as shown in Figure 3 4 11 Install T fittings in the 30 psi and high vacuum supply lines at the rear of the Diluter and attach the 30 psi and vacuum tubings from the SlideMaker to the T fittings as shown in Figure 3 4 12 PN 4276985A INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 3 UNPACKING AND CONNECTING THE SLIDEMAKER Figure 3 4 11 Connecting Fluidic Lines to the Back of the SlideMaker To diluent pickup tube To cleaning agent rd pickup tube 7334019A Figure 3 4 12 Connecting the SlideMaker Fluidic Lines to the GENeS System Fluidic Lines Back of Diluter To SlideMaker Supply 7334014B PN 4276985A 3 4 9 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES UNPACKING AND CONNECTING THE SLIDEMAKER R
124. the rear of the Cassette Output Queue module b Lift the Cassette Output Queue module up off the pins on the right side of the Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector modules See Figure 4 1 7 Figure 4 1 7 Removing the Cassette Output Queue Module from the Cassette Transport Module 7334094B 4 1 6 PN 4276985A Cassette Qutput Queue Module SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER Use this procedure to remove the Cassette Output Queue module from the Cassette Transport module while the Cassette Transport module is still in the SlideMaker Note For troubleshooting purposes you can operate the SlideMaker with the Cassette Output Queue module removed from the Cassette Transport module but still connected to the SlideMaker WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination Some slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact Figure 4 1 8 Thumbscrews Securing the Dispense 1 Open the main cover For directions Module Splash Shield Splash shield 6985022A Figure 4 1 9 Captive Screws Securing the Dispense Module 7334096A PN 4276985A see Opening the Main Cover in this section 2 Remove the two thumbscrews securing the splash shield for the Dispense module and slide off the splash shield See Figure 4 1 8 3 Unfasten the captive screws securing the Dispense module b
125. to raise or lower the Label Printer module See Printer Height above the Slide Adjustment under Heading 4 5 Move the location of the label on the slide in the Y dimension See Figure 2 8 3 This is accomplished by adjusting the Y adjustment screw to reposition the Label Printer module See Label Position in the Y Dimension Adjustment under Heading 4 5 Figure 2 8 3 Correct Position of the Label on the Slide Label AN X 9 row in 0 030 0 06 in 0 030 i 7334070 Move the location of the label on the slide in X dimension See Figure 2 8 3 This is accomplished by adjusting the printer offset See Setting the Printer Offset under Heading 4 3 Sensor Summary Three sensors affect the operation of the Label Printer module Two sensors on the Label Printer module the top of form sensor and the ribbon out sensor monitor the label and ribbon supplies respectively Asensor on the Slide and Smear module the print position sensor SEN5 affects where the shuttle stops at the Label Printer module and therefore the placement of the label on the slide The print position sensor is discussed in more detail under Heading 2 7 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE and is listed in Table A 4 1 PN 4276985A 2 8 3 2 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM LABEL PRINTER MODULE 2 8 4 PN 4276985A INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM DRYER MODULE 2 9 SMEAR PROCESSIN
126. to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative PN 4276985A 7 2 29 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 2 9 Pneumatics Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action PNEUMATICS NO HIGH VACUUM Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop The SlideMaker stops all 1 Vacuum leak Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker High is OFF is ON mechanical activity 2 Loss of vacuum from the pneumatic 1 Check the high unregulated vacuum 27 HIGH VACUUM SUPPLY Vacuum Out Of pump 1 in the Analytical Station s a From the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt FAILURE Tolerance Or Not Power Supply PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLIES Present 3 Pneumatic Supply Monitor Vacuum card RR i failure b While monitoring the high vacuum reading on the screen check for a high 4 A D converter failure or error vacuum leak 2 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker and open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact b Check the area below the sm
127. to the cover Disconnect the cables attached to the Keypad and Display module and remove the Keypad and Display module from the SlideMaker Label Printer Module CAUTION Risk of damage to electronic components Connecting or disconnecting a circuit card solenoid or any other electronic component while the power is ON can damage the component or the circuitry for the component Power down the SlideMaker before connecting or disconnecting an electronic component 1 2 Turn off the main power switch on the rear of the SlideMaker and unplug the main power cable from the ac outlet Open the main cover For directions see Opening the Main Cover in this section PN 4276985A PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES 4 GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination Some slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Remove the screws securing the Label Printer module to the Slide and Smear module See Figure 4 1 13 Figure 4 1 13 Screws Securing the Label Printer Module 6985017A 4 Disconnect the cables ground strap and tubing attached to the Label Printer module 5 Remove the Label Printer module from the SlideMaker Main Fluidics Module CAUTION Risk of damage to electronic components Connecting or disconnecting a circuit card solenoid or any other elec
128. to the print position PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES HOME PRINTER AND DISPENSE OFFSET SHUTTLE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 6 Use the STEP LEFT and STEP RIGHT options to change the shuttle position at the printer Note The higher the printer offset number the closer the label will be to the end of the slide See Table A 1 3 for the nominal printer offset value 7 Verify the SlideMaker is working correctly Go to Verification Verification 1 Return to the SERVICE FUNCTIONS screen 2 Select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE gt gt DRY CYCLE Do 12 dry cycles and ensure the label position on the slide is correct Refer to Figure 4 3 2 Note Following a printer adjustment it normally takes four or five cycles for the changes to take affect p Setting the Dispense Offset PN 4276985A Purpose The dispense offset ensures the blood drop is positioned correctly in the X dimension 25 mm 1 in from the right edge of the slide See Figure 4 3 3 If the blood drop is placed too far to the left the smear extends over the left edge of the slide If the blood drop is placed too far to the right the blood is pulled onto the label Check the dispense position if a laboratory changes its source of glass slides as the length of the new slides may be different Figure 4 3 3 Checking the Smear Position on the Slide in the X Dimension 2 25 mm NI 1 73341678
129. truck lift tilting the smear truck Note Works in conjunction with SOL61 A 3 4 PN 4276985A Table A 3 1 Solenoid Functions Continued SOL Solenoid Name No Location Reference Components Activated Location Reference QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION A SOLENOID FUNCTIONS Components Function 57 Right Xover Cylinder CL2 See Figure 2 11 1 See Figure 2 11 1 Moves the slide baskets from the input rear track to the output front track 58 Left Xover Cylinder CL1 See Figure 2 11 1 See Figure 2 11 1 Moves the slide baskets from the output front track to the input rear track 59 N A spare Unassigned N A 60 Gripper Rel Solenoid Gripper Activates gripper on platen to hold slide when See Figure 2 10 1 See Figure 2 10 2 transferring slide to basket 61 Truck Tilt DWN CL12 Lowers the smear truck to the shuttle position See Figure 2 7 1 See Figure 2 7 6 Note Works in conjunction with SOL56 62 N A spare Unassigned N A 63 Vac Accum Drain None Solenoid drains the vacuum accumulator TK3 to See Figure 2 3 1 the Analytical Station s waste container 64 See 501118 See SOL118 See SOL118 65 30 psi enable None Gontrols the acquisition of 30 psi from the See Figure 2 3 1 Analytical Station 66 High vacuum enable None Gontrols the acquisition of high vacuum from the See Figure 2 3 1 Analytical Station 114 SlideMaker Ventside Isol VL114 See Figu
130. where the spreader slide sits in the drop of blood on the smear slide until the blood is wicked across the smear slide Check the wick position and reset the offset value if necessary whenever you replace gt A shuttle belt servo sensor gt The servo motor gt encoder Procedure ATTENTION The shuttle must be in the home position when setting the pick position Reset the SlideMaker to ensure the shuttle is in the home position 2 On the SlideMaker screen select SERVO SYSTEM MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt SERVO SYSTEM 3 the Servo System Functions screen a Select RESET SERVO SYSTEM b Select DEFINE SERVO OFFSETS 4 Set the pick position Select START PICK SEQUENCE b For better viewing remove the slide cassette from the slide ejector station c Using the MOVE LEFT option and the appropriate MOVE SPEED SLOW MEDIUM or FAST move the smear truck until the right hand edge of the truck is flush with the right end of the glass slide as shown in Figure 4 4 1 d Select DEFINE PICK OFFSET to save the pick offset value PN 4276985A 4 4 1 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES PICK AND WICK SLIDE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 4 4 2 Figure 4 4 1 Defining the Pick Position CAA Truck Glass slide 7334050A 5 Check the wick position a Insert a filled slide cassette into the Cassette Input Queue module b Select START WICK SEQUENCE A slide is ejected picked
131. 0 1 Slide Elevator Module Sensors SEN Name Type Input Output NO Location Reference Active State Interface Card Connector Plug Pin 37 Basket index Infrared interrupting 2 piece Basket Transport J8 J7 13 See Figure 2 11 1 mounted on PCB Interface Blocked blocked lt 2 1 V unblocked gt 3 4 V slide insertion space occupied Slide is in the basket at this position or the basket is not in position to receive a slide 41 Vertical slide Reflective infrared Dryer Interface J5 J8 5 See Figure 2 10 1 Reflection slide present in drop position of basket 44 Platen elevator up Infrared interrupting Dryer Interface J11 J8 8 See Figure 2 10 1 Blocked elevator is up platen is horizontal 45 Platen elevator down Infrared interrupting Dryer Interface J10 J8 9 See Figure 2 10 1 Blocked elevator is down platen is vertical PN 4276985A 2 10 3 2 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE ELEVATOR MODULE Table 2 10 1 Slide Elevator Module Sensors SEN Name Type Input Output NO Location Reference Active State Interface Card Connector Plug Pin 46 Gripper overextended Infrared interrupting Dryer Interface J9 J8 10 See Figure 2 10 2 Blocked gripper fully closed indicating either no slide at platen or slide improperly placed at platen 49 Dryer Exit Sensor card Pulsed infrared reflective Dryer Interface J3 J8 11 See Figure 2 9 1 mounted
132. 0PSIMANIFOLD 1 19 7 85 43 2 15 SOL 63 s E Y oray 30 19 13 1 2 19 2 6 62257 HIVAC REAR DOOR EG TUBING LIST 6323186 228 Fs Ass 288 6 37 1 30 PSI 6 38 2 aa 3 61 15 TO SHEET 8 1 MAIN 30 PSI 6 36 6 1 5 HYDR PNEU 4 34 are g FT2 g HARNESS 31 27 6 5 INHG 17 5 INHG vas SPS 20 Bae y QD 16 JACK VACUUM VACUUM 5 PSI BLU Mad MORTO MONITOR MONITOR MONITOR HIVAC CLR p QD 17 JACK ISOTON WH O me 312923 DILUENT QD 20 JACK CLENZ BLU 3123 pe 00 19 JACK BLEACH CLR sss BLEACH gt QD 15 JACK RVAC RVAC LOW 9 WASTE 3 19 20 5 b 9 1 gt QD 18 JACK LL F SIZE PARTIDRAWING NO REV B 6323138 H SCALE NONE SHEET 7 OF 8 8 polle cuo ccu o cot MAIN FRAME PNEUMATIC HYDRAULIC HARNESS HIVAC 5 5 B 30 PSI 30 PSI D 30 PSI E 30 PSI FROM SHEET 7 SYSTEM PNEU HYDR DISTRIBUTION 30 PSI AB 8 E 5 PSI G HIVAC H ISOTON CLENZ BLEACH K RVAC M RVAC LOW Y WASTE 8 C 3 4 30 PSI FT3 1 5 PSI 2 2 RVAC CLR 30 23 3 ISOTON CLENZ BLEACH 5 WHT CLR 30 23 50123 FROM SHEET3 BLU CLR 30 25 VENT
133. 1 8 2 9 18 Printer assembly 2016756 Printhead thermal transfer 2016912 Probe dispense 1022962 8 2 4 4 Pump pinch S A 6805571 8 2 5 5 8 1 10 PN 4276985A Table 8 1 8 Master Parts List R and PARTS LISTS MASTER PARTS LIST Description Part Number Figure Item Regulator and flow meter pressure 1 10 psi miniature 6232847 8 2 8 8 Regulator and flow meter vacuum 7 in Hg 6232628 8 2 7 9 Regulator vacuum 0 25 in Hg S A 6232840 8 2 7 8 Rinse block dispense self aligning S A 6805063 8 2 14 3 Screw setscrew 4 40 x 0 50 self locking 2852343 8 2 11 10 Screw setscrew 6 32 x 0 125 2807004 8 2 12 13 Screw setscrew 4 40 x 0 38 self locking lift up setscrew 2852395 8 2 15 16 Screw shoulder 4 40 x 0 28 0 125 2851227 8 2211 8 Screw shoulder 4 40 0 125 diameter tilt lever screw 1024366 8 2 15 8 Screw thumbscrew 6 32 knurled shoulder for securing splash shields 2815022 Sensor encoder optical three channel 4837095 8 2 14 2 Shuttle S A 1024338 8 2 12 23 Software Printer EPROM version 2 8 2016819 Spring compression 0 300 o d x 2 50 I x 0 22 w for smear truck 2527784 8 2 15 2 Spring extension 2527787 8 2 11 9 Spring torsion spring slide 1024308 8 2 11 2 Suppressor transient voltage assembly 2 6706401 8 2 9 24 Switch and lever assembly 6805693 8 2 6 5 Switch accessories magnet actuator use with PN 5116004 5111192 Switch light modulation GP 1024087 82 11 7 Swit
134. 1 System Control card J1 J12 Main Fluidics Interface card J1 P2 System Control card J2 J13 Spare manifold interface SOL37 SOL40 50151 SOL64 J1 GEN S System Diluter 3 card J2 J14 Reset switch sensor SEN13 513 J2 Auxiliary connector for auxiliary service terminal J16 Main cover interlock switch SEN53 553 J3 Label Printer module data J17 Ejector stepper motor M6 J4 Power Supply Monitor card power J4 J18 Vacuum reservoir full sensor SEN51 and vacuum drain solenoid SOL63 J5 Power Supply Monitor card data J5 J19 Main fan J6 Smear Transport Interface card J6 J20 Spare sensor SEN56 J7 Basket Transport Interface card J7 J21 Spare sensor SEN57 J8 Dryer Interface card J8 J22 Spare sensor SEN52 J9 Slide Ejector Interface card J9 J26 Spare solenoid SOL40 SOL40 is not physically used The SOL40 signal is used to control SOL117 in the Diluter J10 Dispense 2 Manifold card J1 427 Spare solenoid SOL39 50139 is not physically used The SOL39 signal is used to control SOL116 in the Diluter J11 Dispense 1 Manifold card J1 J28 Power enable switch S2 PN 4276985A A 2 3 QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS Test Points Table A 2 6 Main Distribution Card Test Points TP Signal Name TP Signal Name TP1 5VST TP13 5VD1 TP2 24VST TP14 24VJ12 TP3 24VJ10 TP15 5VDIST TP4 24VJ13 TP16 24VBT
135. 14112 8 2 10 10 Valve solenoid pneumatic 3 way NC 0 57 psi 6214109 8 2 11 5 Valve solenoid pneumatic 5 way NO spool 100 psi 10 cfm 24 Vdc 6232958 8 2 2 10 8 2 3 16 8 2 4 3 8 212 19 8 213 13 Valve solenoid pressure enable 3 way NC 24 Vdc 6232844 8 2 9 15 Valve solenoid three on a partitioned manifold S A 6232837 8 2 12 1 Valve solenoid vacuum enable 3 way NG 24 Vdc 6232845 8 2 9 17 Valve solenoid waste 6232839 8 2 8 5 Z axis register S A 7000680 8 2 3 7 8 1 14 PN 4276985A 8 2 ILLUSTRATED PARTS PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS On the illustrations in this section number is used to identify the part in the associated parts list a letter to indicate detailed illustrations are available for the component or assembly Figure 8 2 1 Main SlideMaker Modules Illustrated FAA RE 5 Figure References A Figure 8 2 3 Slide Ejector module Figure 8 2 12 Smear module Figure 8 2 5 Dispense module Figure 8 2 11 Slide Elevator module Figure 8 2 6 Dryer module Figure 8 2 4 Cassette Output Queue module Figure 8 2 2 Basket 8 Queue module Figure 8 2 3 Cassette Input Queue module Figure 8 2 7 Main Fluidics module Figure 8 2 12 Slide Transport module 6985028A Table 8 2 1 SlideMaker Modules and Components Illustrated but Not Referenced in Figure 8 2 1 Figure Title Figure Number Rear Compartment Components Figure 8 2 8 Rear
136. 2 3 3 The Main Fluidics Interface card is an interface between the electrical components in the Main Fluidics module and the Main Distribution card The Main Fluidics Interface card routes via the Main Distribution card Power from the Power Supply Monitor card e Control signals from the System Control card e Data signals to the System Control card The solenoids in the Main Fluidics module are mounted directly on the Main Fluidics Interface card and are changed as an assembly Solenoids Solenoid valves are used throughout the SlideMaker to activate mechanical components such as pinch valves and cylinders and to route liquids vacuums and pressures See Table A 3 1 for a list of the solenoids with their functions and location figure references You can test the solenoids using the Solenoid Test screen MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS SOLENOID TEST For details about the Solenoid Test screen refer to Table 4 2 1 CAUTION Risk of damage to driver circuitry Connecting or disconnecting a solenoid while the power is ON can damage the driver circuitry Power down the SlideMaker before connecting or disconnecting a solenoid The drivers for the solenoids can be damaged by power fluctuations If you need to disconnect a solenoid to check it further or to replace it always power down the SlideMaker first Sensor Summary The fluidic system uses five Pneumatic Supply Monitor cards to monitor the pneumatic power
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138. 23356 NOTES UNLESS OMENIE SPECIFIED REFER TO DAGE 1 FOR M TES 1 THAOULH 3 4 OPIO ISYKKROPTOR SENSORS P W 4818006 ALL HAVE IMENTICAL TOWMECTOR PIM OUTS BUT WITH DIFFERENT LENGTH CABLES WIEN SVC TRU RESISTOR FOR Lav ANoU n 2 BLACK WIRE GROUND FOR TE LED CATE yrs 3 TELLOP VIKE LIGHT DETECTOR IMITTER P4 WHITE WIRE LIGHT UKTWCTOR COLLELTOR SIMBOL USED T ROUGHOUT Tals DEANIE TO MEFHEXENT IN DPID INIEKE FTER SEXS R REELECTIVE SENSORS 4837112 ALL IDENTIGAL CONWECTOR PIN OUTS BOT WITH DIFFERENT CARIAS WORK 5 TRO FOR LED ANODE EIN 2 WINE GROUMD FOR TUE CATE BLUE WIRE LIGHT EXITIER i WEITE WIBE LIGHT COLLICTCR SIMBOL sh TERCDGREUT TEIS DXAWI S TO Heer REFLECTIVE SOLENOYDs VARIOOS R N S ARE WIRED TO ACTIVE PULL DOWX PRIVERS PM 1 USUALLI A BLACE WIRE CONNECTS TO DRIVER QUTRUT 2 U6UALLI SIRE CONMECTS TO 24VDC SYMEOL USED Tals REXRESENT A SOLENOID DISPENSE 1 A18 DISPENSE 2 ASSY 17 6028112 ADDED 50145 TO EJECTOR SH 2 LXMERED F CM SH 1 3 MI 7 E Xin SH 3 FL 6026101 GE R T DOW 030120 0159 f D CAN MAIN FLUIDICS A19 FEL CLEAN 0Z8741 AGENT 2 4 ax TED wn 12 136 so E sa SOL su SOL 29 30 3t 32 eae eee eee
139. 3 86 oz in 3505050 8 2 12 8 Motor linear digital 12 Vdc 3533110 8 2 11 6 Motor stepper 1 8 degree 6 Vdc 3000 rpm 36 1 oz in 3505055 8 2 12 24 Motor stepper 9 6 Vdc 0 1 degree step 111 oz in 3505056 8 2 2 3 Motor stepper w offset 300 1 3505053 8 2 6 9 PN 4276985A 8 PARTS LISTS MASTER PARTS LIST Table 8 1 7 Master Parts List N through P Description Part Number Figure Item Needle low pierce cartridge 6806229 O ring shuttle 2527022 8 2 12 22 O ring smear truck 2512026 PCB Basket Corner Sensor 6706563 8 2 2 6 PCB Basket Index 6706669 8 2 2 4 PCB Basket Transport Interface 6706417 8 2 2 15 PCB Belt Profile Sensor 6706667 8 2 2 14 PCB Cassette Empty Sensor SEN28 6706415 8 2 3 6 PCB Dryer Interface 6706403 8 2 6 8 PCB Main Distribution 6706742 8 2 8 3 PCB Pneumatic Monitor 17 5 in Hg 6706514 8 2 9 11 PCB Pneumatic Monitor 30 PSI 6706511 8 2 9 5 PCB Pneumatic Monitor 6 PSI 6706512 8 2 9 7 Pneumatic Monitor 6 5 6706513 8 2 9 13 Pneumatic Monitor Vacuum 6706515 8 2 9 9 PCB Power Supply Monitor 6706561 8 2 9 1 PCB Slide Accessible contains SEN17 and SEN25 6706915 8 2 3 10 PCB Slide Detector Dryer Exit Sensor card 6706665 8 2 6 3 PCB Slide Ejector Interface 6706743 8 2 3 18 PCB Smear Transport Interface 6706744 8 2 13 4 PCB System Control 6706687 8 2 8 1 PCB Temperature Sensor 6706083 8 2 6 2 Platen S A 6806156 8 2 11 11 Power supply 400409
140. 30PSI SPSI RVAC VENT TUBING LIST 6323006 5 25 D a KO 19 117 1 Ho DP2 9 VL14 9 15 2 5 14 1 45 15 11 5 15 12 VL15 15 2 18 m 2 FD6 325 FT6 E FT10 3 254 13275 1 FU1 GT VL16 c 2 8 52 DISPENSE PROBE DPR 1 15 2 18 175 ges QD 10 PLUG TOSHEETS COM 50124 Ls XR Ti 251 25 P RED SLIDE 1 2 3 d SE ROCESSING 5 13 625 2 1 35 QD 11 PLUG SYSTEM Nc No ES 1 LS Le P BLACK B 25201 00 12 PLUG JE 129 95 118 45 P BLUE VLAT 14 6 25 E 9 are 3 FD8 3 19 rn 2 D06 25 e 2 Lu 9 29 15 5 ol 33 1 13 FT11 PN 275 3 152 19 75 1 FR1 FT3 b 2 4 uM do 3 19 15 2 1 2 15 25 19 hm LS 2 5 v 1 9 lt 4 FY3 3L H 29 FT8 7 2 25 2 1 3 sH H ag 2 FY1 15 7 A 15 2 5 20 8 225 A 19 15 115 VL4B 225 HE 2 15 2 15 757 1 O2 15 517 20 4 757 FF7 26 1 118 77 Ey 15 15 1 2 15 5 2o1W15 4 5 30 PSI 4 FTI a Fre 5 PSI 3 FDE D 2 unm 3 TO SHEET 5 1 2 ISOTON CLENZ BLEACH 4 3 RES 2 RES 1 BYS SOUS 5 MAIN 19 475 6 QD9 PNEU HYDR NOT USED HARNESS 7 7 s s sy PROBE VACUUM CIB 2 45 NOTUSED kg RINSE BLK WASTE 40 Y RESERVOIR 16 TURNS TUBING PROGRESSIVE SUPPORT ROD FROM SHEET 2 S A SAMPLE NOT USED 2 ACCESS SOL1 amp 5012 4 RESERVOIR C 7 SOL3 M QD8 SOL4 5015 7 8
141. 4 Sample Access and Reservoir Module Components 2 5 2 Dispense Module Components 2 5 2 Drying the Aspiration Line for RES1 2 5 3 Sample Aspiration to RES1 2 5 3 Introducing an Air Bubble into the Sample Line 2 5 4 Advancing the Sample Through 51 2 5 5 Mixing the Blood Sample 2 5 6 Priming the Dispense Line with Sample 2 5 7 Dispensing Blood Drop onto the Slide 2 5 8 GEN S System SlideMaker Synchronized Rinse 2 5 9 Drying the Lines to the Vent Chamber 2 5 9 Drying the Needle Vent Lines 2 5 9 Backwashing the Sample Reservoir and Dispense Line 2 5 10 Drying the Sample Reservoir and Dispense Lines 2 5 10 Dispense Probe Mechanism and Rinse Block 2 5 12 Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector Modules Components Old Configuration Front View 2 6 2 Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector Modules Components Old Configuration Rear View 2 6 2 Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector Modules Components New Configuration Front View 2 6 3 Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector Modules Components New Configuration Rear View 2 6 3 PN 4276985A CONTENTS 2 2 6 5 Upper Cassette Transfer Mechanism Components 2 6 5 2 6 6 Cassette Output Queue Module Components 2 6 6 2 7 1 Slide and Smear Module Components 2 7 2 2 7 2 Shuttle Velocity Profile 2 7 2 2 7 3 Correct Position of the Slide on the Shuttle 2 7 3 2 7 4 Correct Position of the Label from the End of the Slide 2 7 3 2 7 5 Correct Position
142. 4 1 fluid detectors calibrating 4 9 1 general guidelines 4 1 1 Keypad and Display module removing 4 1 10 Keypad and Display module unlatching for viewing 4 1 2 label position on the slide adjusting in the X dimension 4 3 2 label position on the slide adjusting in the Y dimension 4 5 3 Label Printer module adjusting the height 4 5 1 Label Printer module removing 4 1 10 main cover closing 4 1 3 main cover opening 4 1 2 Main Fluidics module removing 4 1 11 printhead cleaning 4 12 1 Sample Access and Reservoir module removing 4 1 12 SEN24 slide pusher extended sensor adjusting 4 15 3 SEN37 basket index sensor replacing 4 26 1 SEN41 vertical slide sensor adjusting 4 11 1 SEN46 gripper overextended sensor flag replacing 4 23 1 SEN46 gripper overextended sensor aligning 4 23 1 shuttle brush adjusting the height 4 16 2 shuttle O ring replacing 4 20 2 shuttle setting the dispense position 4 3 4 shuttle setting the home smear position 4 3 1 shuttle setting the printer position 4 3 2 Slide and Smear module removing 4 1 13 Slide Ejector module removing 4 1 4 slide ejector aligning 4 15 3 Slide Elevator module removing 4 1 9 slide elevator platen adjusting the position 4 6 1 slide pusher bars adjusting the vertical position 4 16 1 slide pusher adjusting 4 15 2 slide stripper plate adjusting the position 4 17 1 SlideMaker main compartments a
143. 4 27 1 Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 PSI Card Transducer Adjustment Transducer Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 PSI card 6985009A 13 Adjust the 30 psi transducer a SlideMaker screen select PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLIES MAIN MENU gt gt ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt gt PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLIES b Onthe Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 Psi card Figure 4 27 1 adjust R3 until the readout on the PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLIES screen is 30 0 psi 14 Close the rear door of the SlideMaker 4 27 2 PN 4276985A 5 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 5 1 1 5 1 SYSTEM VERIFICATION PROCEDURE 5 1 1 Purpose 5 1 1 Tools Supplies Needed 5 1 1 Procedure 5 1 1 5 2 SLIDEMAKER FUNCTIONALITY CHECKLIST 5 2 1 Purpose 5 2 1 Tools Supplies Needed 5 2 1 Preliminary Checks 5 2 1 Dry Cycle Checks 5 2 3 Blood Cycle Checks 5 2 4 ILLUSTRATIONS 5 1 1 Using the Smear Template 5 1 2 5 1 2 Checking the Smear Location on the Slide 5 1 3 PN 4276985A 5 i CONTENTS 5 ii PN 4276985A MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 5 1 SYSTEM VERIFICATION PROCEDURE Purpose Use this procedure at the end of each service call for the SlideMaker to ensure the SlideMaker is operating and aligned correctly Tools Supplies Needed Several whole blood specimens Smear Template PN 5450459 A copy of this template is provided at the end of this chapter for your use Procedure 1 SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS
144. 4 80 to 5 20 psi 30 psi 27 00 to 33 00 psi Raw unregulated high vacuum 17 00 to 32 00 in Hg Regulated low vacuum 1 17 00 to 18 00 in Hg Regulated low vacuum 2 6 30 to 6 70 in Hg Shuttle Position Settings Dispense Position Specifications The dispense position of the shuttle should be set so that the blood drop is dispensed 25 mm 1 in from the right edge of the slide PN 4276985A 1 1 QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION TOLERANCES AND LIMITS Shuttle Offset Settings Table A 1 3 Shuttle Position Nominal Settings Shuttle Position Nominal Setting Tolerance Dispense 09 N A Home smear 09 1 Print 29 N A Smear Module Input Tolerances Voltage Inputs 24 Vdc 1 20 I 3 maximum 5 Vdc 0 25 Unregulated Vacuum Input 15 in Hg to 29 in Hg Tubing Length Specifications The tubing from FUI to VL8 must measure 3 81 to 4 45 cm 1 50 to 1 75 in Voltage Tolerances Ac Input Line Voltages 90 264 V 48 62 Hz Power Supply Table A 1 4 Power Supply Voltage Tolerances Voltages Measured and Displayed Tolerance Range 5 V 4 75 to 5 25 V 24 V 22 80 to 25 20 V 15 V 14 25 to 16 75 V 15V 15 75 to 14 75 V PN 4276985A QUICK REFERENGE INFORMATION CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS A 2 CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS Basket Transport Interface Card Figure A 2 1 Baske
145. 4276985A 4 24 2 4 24 3 4 25 1 4 25 2 4 25 3 4 26 1 4 27 1 5 1 1 5 1 2 8 2 1 8 2 2 8 2 3 8 2 4 8 2 5 8 2 6 8 2 7 8 2 8 8 2 9 8 2 10 8 2 11 8 2 12 8 2 13 8 2 14 8 2 15 8 2 16 A 2 1 A 2 2 A 2 3 A 2 4 A 2 5 A 2 6 A 2 7 A 5 1 PN 4276985A CONTENTS Positioning the Lead Screw for Encoder Replacement 4 24 2 Locked and Unlocked Positions of the Encoder 4 24 2 Movement of the Profiles Basket Pushers through the Belt Position Sensors 4 25 2 Basket Queue Module Bottom View Pulley Motor and Coupling Adjustments 4 25 3 Centering the Belt on the Motor Pulley 4 25 3 Removing SEN37 4 26 1 Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 PSI Card Transducer Adjustment 4 27 2 Using the Smear Template 5 1 2 Checking the Smear Location on the Slide 5 1 3 Main SlideMaker Modules Illustrated 8 2 1 Basket Queue Module See Table 8 2 2 8 2 2 Cassette Input Queue Module and Slide Ejector Module See Table 8 2 3 8 2 4 Cassette Output Queue Module 2 See Table 8 2 4 8 2 6 Dispense Module See Table 8 2 5 8 2 8 Dryer Module See Table 8 2 6 8 2 10 Main Fluidics See Table 8 2 7 8 2 12 Rear Compartment See Table 8 2 8 8 2 14 Rear Door See Table 8 2 9 8 2 16 Sample Access and Reservoir Module See Table 8 2 10 8 2 18 Slide Elevator Module See Table 8 2 11 8 2 20 Slide and Smear Module See Table 8 2 12 8 2 22 Upper Cassette Transfer Mechanism and Encoder See Table 8 2 13 8 2 24 Dispense Prob
146. 5 5 15 15 h3 L 2 15 4 8 2 FY11 36 27 35 34 32 31 d 3 2 le 4 1 c i 2022 KIH K KO KO gt 3 5 3 5 3 5 H 3 5 24 3 5 i VL36A VL35 VL34B VL34A VL33 VL32 VL23 a 0 VL29 VL28B VL28A VL27 124 75 20 33 18 FY4 1 FY7 FT12 FY2 RIG 4 T FF26 EG nt 1 2 2 10 Rvac 0 24 25 i 10 REG 2 5 FY9 4 REY 18 8 U 5 4 5 af Po 75 118 i i 99098 5 18 FF27 i yg le z EE f 7 1 4 3 2 5 i 2 sj 4 e 1 4 3 s 2 1 18 FRONTSIDE 7 BACKSIDE 5 E 2 2 VL36B vC2 ve J 2 36 8 8 Rvac 1 24 5 rate CHAMBER VENT CHAMBER p Pri d 7 z p ag a3 og uz 27 FRONTSIDE 2 5 8 5 29 2r FF28 Mum 565 TK zz 28 28 db i 5 4 3 2 ISOTON CLENZ ka 4 E S I Foyn TONIGEE _ BACKSIDE i p Rvac 0 6807015 N REG 3 evi 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 E 1 1 2 i an 10 2 10 225 52 REG 1 3 2 6806997 EL 14 2 5 1 toy 8 TO SHEET 8 7 MAIN PNEU HYDR HARNESS 18 7 5 18 95 EE SIZE PART DRAWING NO REV B 6323138 H SCALE NONE SHEET 4 OF 8 a ee 5 Ee 8 oll oues wed 242 2 SMEAR TRANSPORT TUBIN LIST 6323422 1
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148. 5 QD9 3 S A DISPENSE GRN CLR 30 23 7 6 A B 1 6 NOT USED CLR 30 23 7 15 PROBE VACUUM WHT CLR 23 8 BLU CLR 30 23 F 9 6 RINSE BLK WASTE CLR 30 23 7 10 7 5 a EB ERE gage ol Zl yl 3 Su 228214154592 2 3 5 Belal B 5 y 5 2 S roo a Z E 2 2 01218 a E 2 in VM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 456 7 8 9 10 QD26 QD6 JACK JACK JACK JACK QD1 QD2 BLUE BLK GRN D 8 A 1 FROM FROM SHEET FR SHEET 4 SHEET 6 5 S A MAIN DRYER SLIDE FLUIDICS amp PROCESSING BASKET SYSTEM TRANSPORT B 1 MODULE D 1 SIZE PARTIDRAWING NO REV B 6323138 H SCALE NONE SHEET 8 OF 8 wem me _ OR 20 315 TS blue CONDITIONING CIRCUITS DISCRETE WIRE 55 SAFETY GROUND SYSTEM CONTROL BOARD MODULE A2 SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY POWER MONITOR BOARD PRINTER SUPPLY MODULE AA MODULE A3 P1 91 Aiea DYMSITT COMEESTOR DAERS MODULE 25 DISTRIBUTION BOARD MODILEA INTERFACE BOARD MODULEAIG DRYER SMEAR TRANSPORT INTERPACE EJECTOR INTERFACE BOARD BOARD INTERFACE MODULENIS MODULE A14 BOARD MODULEAI3 1 SE DETECTOR z PIATEM PATEN Va VACUUM DRYER FAN saine PER paver X BASKET TRANSPORT MOTOR STEP MOTOR T TW SENSORS SNTICE me ce MAIN FLUIDICS DISPENSE 1 DISPENSE
149. 6 16 See Figure 2 7 1 Blocked slide transfer Interface mechanism extended 11 PROBE UP Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J20 J6 17 See Figure 2 5 15 Blocked probe up Interface 12 PROBE DOWN Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J21 J6 18 See Figure 2 5 15 Blocked probe down Interface 13 RESET Manually activated switch Main Distribution J14 N A Closed initiates software controlled reset closed momentarily open normally 14 Spare interlock N A Slide Ejector Interface J22 J9 1 15 OUTPUT CASS RETR Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J1 J9 5 See Figure 2 6 6 Blocked output cassette transfer mechanism retracted cassette in home or rest position 16 OUTPUT CASS EXTD Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J2 J9 6 See Figure 2 6 6 Blocked output cassette transfer mechanism extended cassette fully pushed to output position 17 REGISTER X cleard Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J20 J9 17 See Figure 2 6 1 or Blocked register X arm fully Figure 2 6 3 cleared the truck path 18 TRUCK LIFT UP Magnetic switch Smear Transport J22 J6 3 See Figure 2 7 6 or Closed truck lift up Interface Figure 2 7 7 19 TRUCK LIFT DOWN Magnetic switch Smear Transport J22 J6 5 See Figure 2 7 6 or Closed truck lift down Interface Figure 2 7 7 20 REGISTER Z FORWARD Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J21 J9 4 See Figure 2 6 1 or Blocked register Z arm is fully Figure 2 6 3 forward
150. 6 and 7 to ON the options to use when the SlideMaker is present d Reinstall the DILUTER PROCESSOR card Power up the GEN S System and let the System reset At the Workstation Turn on the Workstation b Logon asa Service user C Select Cl gt gt Communications d Select the Instruments tab e Inthe Instrument Detail box select SlideMaker f In the System Revisions box enter the SlideMaker information and select e g Select h In the Enable System Functions box check SlideMaker and select Turn on the SlideMaker Calibrate BD3 using the F79 function on the Diluter keypad Ensure the 30 psi readout on the PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLIES screen is correct a SlideMaker screen select PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLIES MAIN MENU gt gt ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt gt PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLIES b Verify the 30 psi reads 30 psix0 5 c Ifitdoes not do Heading 4 27 30 PSI SUPPLY CHECKS AND TRANSDUCER ADJUSTMENT Do the GEN S System Verification Procedure as instructed under Heading 5 1 in the service manual for the GEN S System Analytical Station Do the SlideMaker System Verification Procedure as instructed under Heading 5 1 Complete the installation reports as directed in Report Completion under Heading 3 8 in the service manual for the GEN S System Analytical Station 3 5 1 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES TESTING THE SYSTEM 3 5 2 PN 4276985A PN 4276985A CONTENTS 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROC
151. 6806194 Cable 601120 to SlideMaker Interface card 10 6214112 Valve solenoid pneumatic 3 way NG 0 50 psi 11 6806993 Fitting feed thru small i d tubing 12 6232856 Valve solenoid hydraulic 3 way NG ppt 30 psi 13 6806850 Valve pinch valve single tube grey S A Components Not Illustrated N A 1023662 Tubing collar silicone N A 1024575 Tubing sleeve for mini pinch valve N A 3230059 Tubing special 50 durometer hardness N A 3230068 Tubing special 8 ribbon N A 6805067 Fitting T yellow N A 6855763 Valve pinch standard pull apart assembly PN 4276985A 8 2 19 8 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Figure 8 2 11 Slide Elevator Module See Table 8 2 11 gt 224 SA 22 6 7334007 7 6 8 2 20 PN 4276985A PARTS LISTS 8 ILLUSTRATED PARTS Table 8 2 11 Slide Elevator Module See Figure 8 2 11 Item Part Number Description Components Illustrated 1 1024016 Gustom Part arm slide retaining gripper CP 2 1024308 Spring torsion slide 3 1023783 Gylinder slide retaining 4 6028749 Cable assembly 38 cm 15 0 in 5 6214109 Valve solenoid pneumatic 3 way NC 0 57 psi 24 Vdc 6 3533110 Motor linear digital 12 Vdc 7 1024087 Switch light modulation 8 2851227 Screw shoulder 4 40 x 0 28 0 125 I 9 2527787 Spring extension 10 2852343 Screw setscrew 4 40 x 0 50 self locking 11 6806156 Plaren S A Components Not Illustrated
152. 6985A A 4 7 QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION SENSOR FUNCTIONS AND TYPES A 4 8 Manually Activated Switch Sensors manually activated switch sensor is used to stop the SlideMaker The voltage and current requirements for the manually activated switch sensor are Switch armature connected with current limit to 45 V Normally OPEN contact supplied by 10 Kohm 5 1 4 W resistor to ground Pulsed Infrared Reflective Sensors Pulsed infrared reflective sensors are used to detect glass surfaces where high sensitivity and or immunity to ambient light is required The voltage and current requirements for the Coulter assembled pulsed infrared reflective sensors are LED supplied by 5 V cathode to sensor IC Sensor IC supplied by 5 V output supplied by 10 Kohm 5 1 4 W resistor to 5 V IC common to ground Reflective Infrared Sensors Reflective infrared sensors are used to detect a reflective surface on objects moved within the SlideMaker The voltage and current requirements for the reflective infrared sensors are e CC standard arrowhead 0 38 cm 0 15 in target reflective sensors LED anode supplied by 150 ohm 5 1 4 W resistor to 5 V cathode to ground gt Phototransistor emitter supplied by 39 Kohm 5 1 4 W resistor to ground collector to 5 V CC standard sidelooker 0 38 cm 0 15 in target reflective sensors LED anode supplied by 150 ohm 5 1 4 W resistor to 5 V cathode to ground
153. 8 Temperature Sensor 4 8 Vacuum Activated Switch Sensors A 4 8 A 5 MENU TREE A 5 1 VENT LINE SENSING VLS B 1 1 1 VLS FUNCTION CALIBRATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING B 1 1 Function B 1 1 VLS Diluent Error B 1 1 VLS Air Error B 1 1 xiv PN 4276985A CONTENTS Calibration B 1 1 Diluent Prime and Calibration B 1 1 Diluent and Air Checking B 1 1 Calibration and Diluent and Air Checking Retry B 1 2 Troubleshooting and Servicing B 1 2 ABBREVIATIONS ABBREVIATIONS 1 INDEX INDEX 1 TRADEMARKS PN 4276985A XV CONTENTS xvi ILLUSTRATIONS 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 1 2 3 2 2 3 3 2 4 1 2 4 2 2 4 3 2 5 1 2 5 2 2 5 3 2 5 4 2 5 5 2 5 6 2 5 7 2 5 8 2 5 9 2 5 10 2 5 11 2 5 12 2 5 13 2 5 14 2 5 15 2 6 1 2 6 2 2 6 3 2 6 4 2 6 5 2 6 6 2 7 1 2 7 2 2 7 3 2 7 4 2 7 5 2 7 6 2 7 7 2 8 1 2 8 2 2 8 3 Warning Label 1 2 2 SlideMaker Modules Not Under the SlideMaker Cover 2 1 3 SlideMaker Modules Under the SlideMaker Cover 2 1 3 Electronic Power Supply Overview 2 2 1 Electronic Power Distribution 2 2 2 Electronic Power System Components 2 2 3 Pneumatic Power System Components in the Rear and Right Side of the SlideMaker 2 3 1 Main Fluidics Module Front View 2 3 3 Main Fluidics Module Rear View 2 3 7 System Control Block Diagram 2 4 1 System Control Card Processor A Block Diagram 2 4 3 System Control Card Processor B Block Diagram 2
154. 8 2 11 8 2 21 Slide and Smear Module See Figure 8 2 12 8 2 23 Upper Cassette Transfer Mechanism See Figure 8 2 13 8 2 24 CONTENTS 8 2 14 Dispense Probe Mechanism and Rinse Block See Figure 8 2 14 8 2 25 8 2 15 Smear Truck Assembly See Figure 8 2 15 8 2 26 8 2 16 Chokes and Fittings See Figure 8 2 16 8 2 27 8 ii PN 4276985A Draft Review PARTS LISTS ra 8 1 MASTER PARTS LIST The components in the master parts list are listed alphabetically by common name or generic category Table 8 1 1 further defines the categories used and references the table in this section where those components appear Where applicable a component is cross referenced to its illustration in Heading 8 2 Table 8 1 1 Common Categories Used in Master Parts List Category Category Includes Table Gable All electrical wiring 8 1 3 Chamber All liquid vacuum and pressure chambers including tanks and foam traps 8 1 3 Chokes Any liquid or air flow restrictor except tubing restrictors categorized under tubing and 8 1 3 choke fittings categorized under fittings Consumable All customer billable parts such as adhesives alcohol slide cassettes grease and tape 8 1 3 Cover All non hinged panels circuit card covers and component covers 8 1 3 Custom Part Miscellaneous components not easily categorized by a common name On the SlideMaker 8 1 3 this includes the
155. 96 available chlorine for cleaning the dispense probe Procedure 1 Unlatch the locking lever on the dispense probe pull the lever out and turn the lever up or down as shown in Figure 4 14 1 Figure 4 14 1 Removing the Dispense Probe Dispense probe Unlatched Latched lever 7334168A 2 Lift the dispense probe up out of the dispense probe mechanism and disconnect the tubing from the probe 3 Clean the dispense probe with the hypochlorite solution and rinse it with water or replace the dispense probe as necessary 4 Connect the tubing to the cleaned or new dispense probe and push the probe through the clearance hole in the dispense probe mechanism Latch the locking lever on the dispense probe Figure 4 14 1 Manually slide the dispense probe up and down until the locking lever drops into the groove on the probe 7T Verify the dispense probe mechanism is working correctly Go to Verification PN 4276985A 4 14 1 DISPENSE PROBE CLEANING REPLACEMENT Verification Do five whole blood cycles and ensure the dispense probe mechanism is working correctly 4 14 2 PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SLIDE EJECTOR ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNMENT 4 15 SLIDE EJECTOR ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNMENT Purpose This section contains two procedures one for adjusting the slide pusher and one for aligning the slide ejector Use the Slide Pusher Adjustment procedure to ensure the slide pusher ejects the slides smoothl
156. AWING NO REV B 6323138 H SCALE NONE SHEET 6 OF 8 SYSTEM PNEUMATIC HYDRAULIC DISTRIBUTION FROM SHEET 5 POCESSING LM m TUBING LIST 6323003 SYSTEM nor 5 19 511 25 Br HIVAC 7 30 PSI PNEUMATIC 5 403 18 35 2 1 ISOLATION VALVE ISOLATION VALVE 5 215 i JE VL 2 J el 5 4 3 2 1 B E i 19 31 5 PSI REGULATOR REG1 1 2 2 1 10 38 5 38 5 3 l EER 5 E 2 v BR 9 2 2 5 19 19 Ex 385 MF 8 5 17 5 3 3 4 21 al al 5 al 2 al al 5 LS Lx 4 5PSIMANIFOLD 6__y ZI 34 5 5 5 19 1 Z 8 s Fe VOS I TK3 VACUUM 5 ACCUMULATOR a 3
157. Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Genter Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action AUTO SLIDE No SlideMaker Log ES N A SlideMaker printed Auto Slide on Analytical Station performed an Auto No action necessary Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker the label and automatically created Clear cycle 127 AUTO SLIDE Automatically Made lt slide using default parameters e Delay in the Workstation A Slide Using Default Parameters BUSY No N A No N A N A N A SlideMaker is running a sample SlideMaker is running a sample No action necessary Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker is in the Service SlideMaker is in the Service mode OOFF BUSY mode MAIN COVER OPEN SENSOR 53 Yes if SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop If in the Service mode the 1 Operator opened the main cover Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code PUSY S ideMaker Main is OFF is ON SlideMaker continues operating 2 Main cover interlock SEN53 is 1 Ifthe cover appears closed open the cover and close it again 01 MAIN COVER OPEN SENS3 Cover Open Sensor D normaly obstructed or defective 2 Reset the SlideMaker to resume normal operation idle 53 Please Close The e If in the Normal mode 3 If the message persists Pad ee The 1 servo operation in progress a Ensure SEN53 is unobstructed Eas continues b Close t
158. Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action N A No SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop Ready e The SlideMaker is off 1 Verify the SlideMaker is connected and on Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker is OFF is ON The SlideMaker is disconnected 2 Resetthe SlideMaker EV SM COMM PROBLEM Communication 3 If the message persists call your Coulter Representative Problem N A No Event Log 5 24 hours N A SlideMaker is off 1 Verify the SlideMaker is connected and Internal Message No and Gode SlideMaker Did Not SlideMaker is disconnected 2 Reset the SlideMaker EV SM NO RESPOND Respond RESET 3 If the message persists call your Coulter Representative SlideMaker Verify Connections N A No SlideMaker Log No N A N A Ready N A N A Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Download EV SM DOWNLOAD OK Successful N A No Event Log If AutoStop If AutoStop N A N A Download initiated by customer failed 1 Turn the SlideMaker off and then on Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Download is OFF is ON 2 Reinitiate the download EV SM DOWNLOAD FAILED Unsuccessful Turn 3 Ifthe message persists call your Coulter Representative Off on SlideMaker Then Re initiate Download N A No Event Log If AutoStop If AutoStop N A Ready Revision level mismatch Initiate download Internal Message No and Code SlideMa
159. AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated The truck lift up sensor SEN18 and the truck Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Reports is OFF is ON 2 sample in a reservoiris lift down sensor SEN19 indicate the smear 4 wait until the last slide the Dryer module is deposited a slide basket 121 TRUCK LIFT SENSOR Slide Truck Sensor e discarded truck is both up and down 2 Reset the SlideMaker ERROR Failure 3 Completed smears are dried SEN18 or SEN19 failed 3 If the message persists 4 basket a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GEN S System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Call your Coulter Representative TRUCK TIMEOUT Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated Every servo operation has a 6 second timeout Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm is OFF is ON value that is greater than the time required to Internal Message No and Code 47 SERVO TIMEOUT SlideMaker Truck Operation Timeout 2 The sample in the reservoir is not used Note Unused samples are discarded following reset 3 Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket perform the operation If the operation is not completed within the allocated time a timeout error occurs
160. CLK_A 5 A amp ON 1 8 RSh gt 0 2 amp i500 V Ref oc E E a ig i 2 S 410 V Ref s 8 a STEN t A 7 CONTROL HTR OM Reset AB 0 Heat D_B 0 7 Source PESEN Cntl _ CS_ACH gt E ACH ER x 10 V Ref B OS PGB Decoder I CLK PGB bz Reset e JF VCC ese si 2 RESET sm pow RAM m p co AB c Reset 8 11 Switch 128 Ext I mm 1 gt Reset Flash 5 p 8 11 gt 128K CSROM BI Reg VPB Control Volt bi S B24 D D 0 7 5825 gt D RDA D WRI D RESY S B21R i a S B22 Sa D_C D 3 ET KEYP BUFF 5 823 a Koret duum 5 4 ontroller 7384043A RESET SM DSP1 q 2 4 4 Analog Inputs Heat Source REG CV PN 4276985A PN 4276985A INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SYSTEM CONTROL LEDs The LEDs for the System Control card are shown in Figure A 2 7 and described in Table A 2 16 Jumpers The control for processor B whose flash chip only contains screen information comes from the flash chip for processor A Two jumpers on the System Control card enable this communication from processor A to processor B The jumper locations are shown in Figure A 2 7 For normal operation set the jumpers as described for System Control card Jumpers under Heading A 2 Connectors All power and most signals to the System Control card a
161. COULTER Slide Making Modules EM Service Manual PN 4276985A August 2000 COULTER CORPORATION A Beckman Coulter Company Miami Florida 33196 2500 USA LEGAL NOTIGES Beckman Coulter Inc makes no representation that upon furnishing this service manual the holder of the manual will have the necessary technical capabilities and know how to properly troubleshoot and repair any of the equipment specified in the manual Beckman Coulter Inc assumes no liability whatsoever including consequential and incidental damages resulting from improper operation of Beckman Coulter instruments after maintenance of Beckman Coulter instruments has been performed by persons not employed by Beckman Coulter Inc Furthermore Beckman Coulter Inc assumes no liability whatsoever for any personal injury or property damage resulting from maintenance and or repair of Beckman Coulter instruments performed by persons not employed by Beckman Coulter Inc READ ALL PRODUCT MANUALS AND CONSULT WITH BECKMAN COULTER TRAINED PERSONNEL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE INSTRUMENT HAZARDS AND OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS WARNINGS CAUTIONS and IMPORTANTS alert you as follows WARNING Might cause injury CAUTION Might cause damage to the instrument IMPORTANT Might cause misleading results Beckman Coulter Inc urges its customers to comply with all national health and safety standards such as the use of barrier protection This may in
162. CTIVE SERORS 4837112 MIL HAVE IDENTICAL THE GEN S SM DISPENSE LOCATED IN GEN S SM HOST INSTRUMENT COWECTOR 015 BUT WITH DIFFERENT LENTE CAELIS 1 ORM WIRE 5YDC THAO RESISTOR F R LED MER PIN 2 GREEN WORE GROUND FOR FER LED phoe Wisk LIGNE EMITTER PIN i BAITE WIRE LIGHT DETECTOR COLLECTOR SYMBOL USED THRCUGHOUT TEYS DRAWING TO 50745587 XEF XLCIIVE SENSOR SOLENOIDS VARIOUS P W S ARE MIRED TO ACTIVE POLL LOVE RIVERS FIM 1 QSUALDY WIRE CONMECTS TO DRIVER OUTPUT DM 2 USUALLY RED WIRE COMMECTS TO 424VpC STMEGL USED TNEROOGEOUI THIS DRAWING DRAWING AND OR EPECIFILATION 18 THE PROPERTY COUTE CORPORATION KEFHESEET SOLENOID ff Fa 97060 STRICT CONCIDEMCE AND SHALL BE REPRODUCED 229430 DE USE AF THE GARS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OG BALE OF APPARATUS TWINDUT rapa DISTRIBUTION BOARD 6706358 5 6122956 P 1713415 Limes ___ 1 PART OF HOUSING ASSEMBLY EN 1 oF FM uae CERE 30120 0120 B T DEAN RES 20 TER CM TOR for 20443 TO BIBCTOR iH 2 Ox sH 1 6 PL ma 47 AWO ma tS PL 3232885218 mg FEFELE eta Lok FEFELE POTES UMLASS CTHEANISE SEECIFIED TO PAGE 1 FOR WIS 1 THe 3 OP TO INTERRUPTOR TENSOMS P W 4618046 ALL EAVE IDEWTICAL CONRECKUR PO OOTS EUT NITE DIFFIKEKT LENGTH CARDS
163. Code SlideMaker Fluid two failures failure in a If three consecutive failures occur fluidics problem 1 Reset the SlideMaker 87 FLUID DETECTOR 1 FAILURE Detector 1 Failure ekke bi d during aspiration or if this failure 2 If the message persists ood flow ood flow i Reset the SlideMaker ar the tirst occurs during backwash Turn off the SlideMaker failure during 1 No new samples are aspirated b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GEN S System operation backwash 2 Asmear may be made on one Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List of the samples in a reservoir C Call your Coulter Representative 3 Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket 4 The SlideMaker stops FLUIDICS DETECTOR 2 Yes SlideMaker Log For the first For the third The sample is discarded Fluid detector FD2 is defective Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Fluid two failures failure in a If three consecutive failures occur A fluidics problem 1 Reset the SlideMaker 88 FLUID DETECTOR 2 FAILURE Detector 2 Failure di TE during aspiration or if this failure 2 If the message persists 1 ood flow ood flow Reset the SlideMaker al pe occurs during backwash Turn off the SlideMaker failure during 1 No new samples are aspirated b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GEN S System operation backwash 2 Asmear
164. Connecting or disconnecting a circuit card solenoid or any other electronic component while the power is ON can damage the component or the circuitry for the component Power down the GENeS System before connecting or disconnecting an electronic component 1 Power down the GEN System Refer to Heading 4 1 Power Up Power Down in the service manual for the GEN S System Analytical Station Open the lower front cover of the Diluter Unfasten the captive screws for MF4 and MF13 and move MF4 and MF13 as needed to access the Sample Access and Reservoir module See Figure 4 1 15 Figure 4 1 15 Captive Screws Securing MF4 and MF13 7334165B PN 4276985A PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER 4 Remove the two thumbscrews securing the splash shield for the Sample Access and Reservoir module and lift out the splash shield See Figure 4 1 16 5 Unfasten the captive screws securing the Sample Access and Reservoir module See Figure 4 1 17 Figure 4 1 16 Thumbscrews Securing the Sample Figure 4 1 17 Captive Screws Securing the Access and Reservoir Module Splash Shield Sample Access and Reservoir Module 6985021A 7334100A 6 Disconnect the cables and tubings attached to the Sample Access and Reservoir module 7 Remove the Sample Access and Reservoir module from the Diluter Slide and Smear Module The Slide and Smear module comprises two modules the Slide Transport mod
165. DE SENSOR ALIGNMENT 4 4 11 SEN41 VERTICAL SLIDE SENSOR ALIGNMENT Purpose Adjust the vertical slide sensor SEN41 to ensure it senses a slide in the basket correctly whenever The SlideMaker generates excessive basket sensor errors You replace the vertical slide sensor SEN 41 You replace the basket index sensor SEN37 Tools Supplies Needed Clean glass slides Procedure l Inthe Basket Queue module remove any slide basket in front of SEN41 2 Holding glass slide with its long edge oriented vertically place the flat side of the slide against the rear wall of the Basket Queue module and the bottom edge on the base of the module as shown in Figure 4 11 1a Figure 4 11 1 Aligning the Vertical Slide Sensor SEN41 Slide Elevator v module T Loosen screws au to adjust SEN41 Ne SEN41 m module Glass SEN37 slide cf 2 Iw 22 SEN41 6985010A a Positioning slide b Checking alignment 3 Move the slide until the right edge of the slide is aligned with the center of the SEN37 housing See Figure 4 11 1a 4 Verify that the right edge of the slide is now aligned with the center of the three LEDs on SEN41 as shown in Figure 4 11 1b PN 4276985A 4 11 1 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SEN41 VER
166. DER 58 Encoder Smear Transport J9 J6 19 See Figure 2 7 1 Phase A of quadrature encoder terface 59 ENCODER B ENCIN59 Encoder Smear Transport J9 J6 20 See Figure 2 7 1 Phase of quadrature encoder Interface 60 ENCODER I 60 Encoder Smear Transport J9 J6 21 Interface See Figure 2 7 1 Index position of quadrature encoder PN 4276985A A 4 5 QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION SENSOR FUNCTIONS AND TYPES Table A 4 1 Sensor Functions Continued SEN Electrical Mnemonic Type Input Output No Location Reference Active State Interface Card Connector Plug Pin 61 Printer direction Logic Not used 62 Serial 1 cts Logic N A 63 Serial 2 cts Logic N A Temperature Sensor card See Figure 2 9 1 Temperature mounted on PCB A 4 6 Table A 4 2 SEN8 CASSETTE XFER HOME and SEN30 CASS TRANSIT Functionality SEN8 SEN30 Functional Meaning 0 0 Upper cassette transfer mechanism is fully extended 0 1 Upper cassette transfer mechanism is in transit 1 0 Upper cassette transfer mechanism is in home position 1 1 Upper cassette transfer mechanism is in transit Types and Requirements of Sensors Used This section gives the general functions and where applicable the voltage and current requirements of the types of sensors used in the SlideMaker Encoder Sensors The encoder sensors are part of a rotary quadrature encoder
167. E LEFT L4 MOVE RIGHT R1 START WICK SEQUENCE R2 DEFINE WICK OFFSET R3 MOVE SPEED SLOW MEDIUM FAST R4 EXIT TO SERVO SYSTEM FUNCTIONS SCREEN Name of sensor 1 selected is displayed at bottom of screen EXIT TO RUN SERVICE SCREEN 6985036A A 5 1 QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION MENU TREE A 5 2 A 5 2 PN 4276985A VENT LINE SENSING VLS 1 5 FUNCTION CALIBRATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING Function On GEN S Systems with a SlideMaker the needle vent line for the GEN System is also the aspiration line for the SlideMaker The vent line sensing VLS function is used when the 5 System is operating in the Automatic mode to confirm the needle vent aspiration line is rinsed and dried correctly at the end of each cycle Note The VLS function is only available on GEN S Systems with a SlideMaker attached It is enabled by setting the DILUTER PROCESSOR card switch SW1 position 7 to ON Once it is enabled it is used whether the SlideMaker is on or off It is used for all Test modes CBC DIFF RETIC CBC DIFE CBC ONLY CBC RETIC and RETIC ONLY but only in the Automatic aspiration mode Blood detector BD3 is the detector used for the VLS function BD3 is located on the interface bracket installed on the BSV module For location refer to Figure 3 3 8 VLS Diluent Error During the vent line backwashing process controlled by 511 in the GEN S System is used to detect the presence of diluent If diluent i
168. E SMEAR SPEED are at their default settings of 5 2 2 Place the feathered edge of each smear against the curved line on the Smear Template and examine the three working areas See Figure 5 1 1b Ensure that at least two adjoining working areas 1 and 2 or 2 and 3 have no vacuoles streaks gaps ridges or waves Figure 5 1 1 Using the Smear Template a b 77 TE Acceptable 1 80 lengths _ 1 95 210 Working areas T 7334181B 5 1 2 PN 4276985A MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 5 SYSTEM VERIFICATION PROCEDURE c If using Coulter slides with cut corners ensure the smears are centered on the slide with margins on both sides as shown in Figure 5 1 2 Figure 5 1 2 Checking the Smear Location on the Slide 7334186B 8 Ifthe SlideMaker meets the conditions in step 7 have a laboratory technician or an Applications Specialist verify the microscopic quality of the smears PN 4276985A 5 1 3 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES SYSTEM VERIFICATION PROCEDURE 5 1 4 PN 4276985A MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES SLIDEMAKER FUNCTIONALITY CHECKLIST 9 2 SLIDEMAKER FUNCTIONALITY CHECKLIST Purpose Use this procedure to check all the functions of the SlideMaker You will do Preliminary Checks to eliminate any known problems before cycling the SlideMaker Dry Cycle Checks to observe the mechanical movements of the SlideMaker e Blood Cycle Checks to observe aspiration smear making and smear
169. EDURES 4 1 1 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER 4 1 1 General 4 1 1 Accessing the Main Compartments in the SlideMaker 4 1 1 Opening the Main Cover 4 1 2 Closing the Main Cover 4 1 3 Accessing and Removing the SlideMaker Modules 4 1 3 Basket Queue Module 4 1 3 Cassette Transport Module 4 1 4 Cassette Output Queue Module 4 1 7 Dispense Module 4 1 8 Dryer and Slide Elevator Modules 4 1 9 Keypad and Display Module 4 1 10 Label Printer Module 4 1 10 Main Fluidics Module 4 1 11 Sample Access and Reservoir Module 4 1 12 Slide and Smear Module 4 1 13 USING THE SLIDEMAKER SERVICE FUNCTIONS 4 2 1 Purpose 4 2 1 Procedure 4 2 1 Dry Cycle Sequence Summary 4 2 6 Slide Pickup Process 4 2 6 Smear Making Process 4 2 6 Slide Ejection Process 4 2 7 Slide Placement Process 4 2 7 HOME PRINTER AND DISPENSE OFFSET SHUTTLE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 4 3 1 Purpose 4 3 1 Setting the Home Offset 4 3 1 Setting the Printer Offset 4 3 2 Purpose 4 3 2 Procedure 4 3 2 Verification 4 3 3 Setting the Dispense Offset 4 3 3 Purpose 4 3 3 Tools Supplies Needed 4 3 3 Procedure 4 3 3 Verification 4 3 5 PICK AND WICK SLIDE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 4 4 1 Purpose 4 4 1 Procedure 4 4 1 Verification 4 4 3 CONTENTS ii 4 5 4 6 4 7 4 8 4 9 4 10 4 12 4 13 PRINTER ADJUSTMENTS 4 5 1 Purpose 4 5 1 Printer Height above the Slide Adjustment 4 5 1 Tools Supplies Needed
170. EL PRINTER MODULE 2 8 1 Summary 2 8 1 Description 2 8 1 Field Adjustments 2 8 3 Sensor Summary 2 8 3 2 9 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM DRYER MODULE 2 9 1 Summary 2 9 1 Description 2 9 1 Dryer Interface Card 2 9 2 Function 2 9 2 Connectors and Test Points 2 9 3 Sensor Summary 2 9 3 2 10 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE ELEVATOR MODULE 2 10 1 Summary 2 10 1 Description 2 10 1 Sensor Summary 2 10 3 PN 4276985A 2 iii CONTENTS 2 11 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM BASKET QUEUE MODULE 2 11 1 Summary 2 11 1 Description 2 11 1 Basket Transport Interface Card 2 11 3 Function 2 11 3 Connectors and Test Points 2 11 3 Sensor Summary 2 11 3 ILLUSTRATIONS 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 1 2 3 2 2 3 3 2 4 1 2 4 2 2 4 3 2 5 1 2 5 2 2 5 3 2 5 4 2 5 5 2 5 6 2 5 7 2 5 8 2 5 9 2 5 10 2 5 11 2 5 12 2 5 13 2 5 14 2 5 15 2 6 1 2 6 2 2 6 3 2 6 4 SlideMaker Modules Not Under the SlideMaker Cover 2 1 3 SlideMaker Modules Under the SlideMaker Cover 2 1 3 Electronic Power Supply Overview 2 2 1 Electronic Power Distribution 2 2 2 Electronic Power System Components 2 2 3 Pneumatic Power System Components in the Rear and Right Side of the SlideMaker 2 3 1 Main Fluidics Module Front View 2 3 3 Main Fluidics Module Rear View 2 3 7 System Control Block Diagram 2 4 1 System Control Card Processor A Block Diagram 2 4 3 System Control Card Processor B Block Diagram 2 4
171. ENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative TRUCK POSITION SENSORS Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated The actual position of the servo differs from Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm 58 59 60 SlideMaker Truck At is OFF is ON 2 sample in the reservoir is the desired position more than 0 25 in This 4 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Internal Message No and Code Improper Position not used can be caused by 2 Open the cover 44 SERVO EXCESSIVE POS Interference with servo motion ERROR SEN58 59 60 Sensors 58 59 60 5 8 Note Unused samples discarded following reset 3 Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket Encoder failure WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the slide on the shuttle and discard that slide if it is labeled or has blood on it 4 Checkthe area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 5 Check the smear truck for a slide a If the smear truck is holding a slide 1 Turn off the SlideMaker The smear truck drops the slide 2 Retrieve the fa
172. ER MECHANISM OUTPUT TUBING LIST 6323187 SLIDE LOAD amp BASKET TRANSPORT MODULE SHEET6 SIZE PART DRAWING NO REV B 6323138 H SCALE NONE SHEET 5 OF 8 ELEVATOR MODULE TUBING LIST 6323389 DRYER SHOWN FOR REFERENCE D26 PLUG p 10 TO SHEET 8 MAIN PNEU HYDR HARNESS QD4 PLUG B 8 6 25 9 3 1 NA 2 DRYER BELTS E SLIDE LOAD amp BASKET TRANSPORT MODULE 75 PLATEN RI P IR R GRIPPER gt 2 i 51 6 1 4 SOL 57 x LOADED SLIDE 010 pas 010 2 SUR 15 19 15 26 oe gt 15 19 15 26 010 010 SLIDE LOADING MECHANISM LEFT CROSS OVER CYLINDER PROCESSED SLIDES REAR BELT DRIVE A BASKET QUEUE TUBING LIST 6323188 FRONT BELT DRIVE 2754 SIZE PART DR
173. ES2 and the aspiration lines Sample Access and Reservoir Smear Transport Interface J28 2 5 14 4276985 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM Table 2 5 1 SlideMaker Fluid Detectors Continued FD Functions Module Interface Card Connector FD5 Controls the positioning of blood in RES2 Dispense Smear Transport J29 Interface Detects the presence of blood during mixing in RES2 determining when to stop the right to left movement Confirms the presence of diluent and air during the rinsing and drying of RES2 and the aspiration lines FD6 Detects the trailing edge of the blood during the Dispense Smear Transport J30 dispensing of the prime sample determining when Interface to stop dispensing sample Confirms the presence of diluent and air during the rinsing and drying of the dispense line FD7 Detects diluent and air during the backwashing and Sample Access and Smear Transport J31 drying of the aspiration lines Reservoir Interface FD8 Detects diluent and air during the rinsing and Dispense Smear Transport J32 drying of the reservoirs and the dispense line Interface Confirms the presence of air during the drying of the aspiration lines BD3 Identifies diluent and air in the aspiration line Sample Access and Diluter 2 J9 during the rinsing and drying of the aspiration lines Reservoir outside module Note is installed in GEN S Sys
174. Figure 2 7 1 Vacuum via VL44 is applied to the bottom of the shuttle to hold the slide in place during transport The shuttle vacuum switch sensor SEN4 monitors the vacuum to ensure a slide is present no vacuum leak PN 4276985A 27 1 2 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE Figure 2 7 1 Slide and Smear Module Components Smear Transport Interface card Servo motor M7 50142 Shuttle stepper motor M1 5 SEN8 SEN7 7334063B The SlideMaker software controls and varies the speed of the shuttle as needed to perform the necessary functions See Figure 2 7 2 In general however As the shuttle moves toward a destination position it accelerates until it reaches a constant velocity Before the shuttle reaches its destination it decelerates until it stops Figure 2 7 2 Shuttle Velocity Profile Label applied Velocity Print Dispense Home position position position Travel 7334052A 2 7 2 PN 4276985A PN 4276985A INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE At the beginning of the cycle the shuttle is in the smear home position Before moving the shuttle the SlideMaker checks the shuttle for the presence of a slide Normally the spreader slide used to make the previous smear is on the shuttle If no slide is present the smear truck in the Smear module moves to the Slide Ejector module picks up a slide and deposits
175. Figure 4 1 18 Note The Label Printer module is mounted on the Slide and Smear module You can remove it if necessary either before or after you remove the Slide and Smear module from the SlideMaker Refer to the Label Printer Module procedure steps 3 through 5 Figure 4 1 18 Captive Screws Securing the Slide and Smear Module 5 Disconnect the cables and tubings attached to the Slide and Smear module 6 Remove the Slide and Smear module from the SlideMaker 4 1 14 PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES USING THE SLIDEMAKER SERVICE FUNCTIONS 4 2 USING THE SLIDEMAKER SERVICE FUNCTIONS Purpose Use this procedure to perform any of the service routines available from the SlideMaker SERVICE FUNCTIONS menu These routines are described in the tables in this section Refer to Figure A 5 1 for the menu tree of all the SlideMaker options both customer and service Procedure 1 Login as service a Atthe MAIN MENU of the SlideMaker select SPECIAL FUNCTIONS gt gt KEYPAD TEST b Enter the current service code Use the buttons on the left as numbers 1 through 4 top to bottom and the buttons on the right as numbers 5 through 8 top to bottom Note Exiting the service screens automatically logs you out of the service functions 2 Atthe MAIN MENU select SERVICE FUNCTIONS See Table 4 2 1 for a description of the options on the SERVICE FUNCTIONS menu 3 Press the keys next to the relevant prompts until the required se
176. G REPLACEMENT 4 23 4 PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ENCODER REPLACEMENT 4 24 ENCODER REPLACEMENT Purpose Use this procedure to replace the encoder when the SlideMaker is generating excessive Truck position errors related to the left right movement of the truck e Excessive SEN58 SEN59 or SEN60 errors Tools Supplies Needed 0 035 in Allen wrench PN 5402022 Note An Allen wrench is shipped with each encoder Preliminary Checks Before replacing the encoder do these checks to help ascertain the encoder is the problem l Using the white gear wheel on the right end of the Slide and Smear module move the truck through its entire length of travel verifying the movement is smooth and unobstructed 2 On the SlideMaker screen select SENSOR STATUS MAIN MENU gt gt SPECIAL FUNCTIONS gt gt SENSOR STATUS 3 Using the white gear wheel move the truck very slowly while monitoring SEN58 SEN59 and SEN6O Note When operating correctly SEN58 and 5 59 are activated and de activated very rapidly SEN60 on the other hand is only activated once throughout the entire length of travel and it is easy to miss it 4 If the encoder appears to be defective or if you are unable to eliminate the encoder as the cause of the problem go to the Removal procedure below ATTENTION The new encoder is shipped with the Allen wrench Figure 4 24 1 Encoder already positioned in the setscrew that secures the collar to th
177. G SYSTEM DRYER MODULE Summary The smear processing system comprises six modules that process the smear from retrieval of a clean microscopic slide to collection of a stain ready whole blood smear This section describes the Dryer module The Dryer module 1 Receives labeled wet smear slide from the Slide and Smear module 2 Dries the smear 3 Moves the smear to the Slide Elevator module This section also describes the Dryer Interface card For more information on the smear processing system see the Cassette Transport module Heading 2 6 the Slide and Smear module Heading 2 7 the Label Printer module Heading 2 8 the Slide Elevator module Heading 2 10 and the Basket Queue module Heading 2 11 Description The Dryer module is mounted to the Slide and Smear module between the Cassette Transport module and the Dispense module See Figure 2 1 2 The Dryer module has two chambers a lower chamber and an upper chamber See Figure 2 9 1 Figure 2 9 1 Dryer Module Components Stripper Upper plate chamber Conveyer Temperture belts n Sensor card EA Dryer stepper JN motor M5 Dryer N S Interface card Lower chamber assembly Fan 6985023A PN 4276985A 2 9 1 2 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM DRYER MODULE fan pulls air into the lower chamber through filter which prevents dust particles from contacting the smear In the lower chambe
178. ION PROCEDURES PREINSTALLATION CHECKLIST 3 1 2 PN 4276985A INSTALLATION PROCEDURES UPGRADING THE GEN S SYSTEM 3 2 UPGRADING THE GENeS SYSTEM Tools Supplies Needed Any components needed to meet the GEN S System Requirements listed in Heading 3 1 PREINSTALLATION CHECKLIST Procedure l Ifthe Diluter Processor card Diluter 2 card or Diluter SlideMaker Interface card in the GEN S System is not the correct version for using a SlideMaker install the correct versions of those cards e To replace the Diluter Processor card refer to Heading 4 6 Analyzer Card and Scope Module Replacement in the service manual for the GEN S System Analytical Station ATTENTION If you replace the Diluter 2 card adjust the bubble blood detectors in the Diluter now while you can still access the left side of the Diluter Refer to Heading 4 56 Bubble Blood Detector Replacement and Adjustment in the service manual for the GEN S System Analytical Station To replace the Diluter 2 card or the Diluter 3 SlideMaker Interface card refer to Heading 4 7 Diluter Card Replacement in the service manual for the GEN S System Analytical Station 2 If the lower front cover of the Diluter does not have a cutout for the connection to a SlideMaker a Power down the GEN S System Refer to Heading 4 1 Power Up Power Down in the service manual for the GENeS System Analytical Station b Remove the current lower front cover of the Diluter ret
179. IPTIONS Table A 2 8 Power Supply Monitor Card Connectors Continued A Signals by Pin J No Function Pin No Signal Type Direction Reference J2 Provides power to 1 24 V switched 24VSW and analog signals 17 5 vacuum proportional voltage 5 0 Vdc LOW VAC2 from Pneumatic represents 20 00 Hg analog in out Power Supply Monitor cards 3 5 psi proportional voltage 5 0 Vdc 5PSI represents 8 0 psi analog in out 4 5 12 13 20 23 28 15 V 15V 6 7 14 15 21 22 30 15 V 15V 8 9 16 17 24 25 27 29 Ground GROUND 10 6 5 vacuum proportional voltage 5 0 Vdc LOW VAC1 represents 8 0 Hg analog in out 11 30 psi proportional voltage 5 0 Vdc 30PSI represents 35 0 psi analog in out 18 Unregulated vacuum proportional voltage HIGH VAC 5 0 Vdc represents 32 Hg analog in out 19 Analog channel input 17 SPARE 1 26 Analog channel input 418 SPARE 72 J3 NOT USED An N A N A N A option to interface to an EVR The transducer output would replace the LOW VAG1 signal from J2 J4 Provides the 1 3 4 8 9 11 12 16 Ground GROUND SlideMaker with 2 40 24 V switched 24VSW conditioned and control power 5 13 5 V 5V supplies 6 14 15 V 15V 7 15 15 V 15V PN 4276985A A 2 7 QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS Table A 2 8 Power Supply Monitor Card Connectors C
180. Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action TRUCK PLACEMENT POSITION Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated When traveling to the placement position the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Truck is OFF is ON 2 Anysampleinareservoiris Smear truck ended ata position greater than Wait until the last slide the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 52 SERVO PLACEMENT POS Placement Position H discarded 30 050 in of the desired position NOT FOUND Timeout e 3 Completed smears are dried The first time this occurs the smear truck en and deposited in a slide basket moves to the clearance position and tries WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can 4 The SlideMaker stops all again If it fails on the second attempt this contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with mechanical activity error is generated care and avoid skin contact Cause unknown 3 Check the slide on the shuttle and remove that slide if it is labeled or has blood on it 4 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 5 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker 6 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume G
181. L and deposited a slide basket The vacuum for advancing the blood is b If there is sufficient blood in the specimen tubes clean the aspiration lines Pee er insuficient 1 From the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS ROUTINE FLUIDICS RUN SHUT DOWN to flush the lines with cleaning agent 2 From the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt gt ROUTINE FLUIDICS gt gt RUN START UP to rinse the lines with diluent 3 Resume normal operation If the message persists a Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket b Turn off the SlideMaker If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List d Call your Coulter Representative DISPENSE PROBE NOT DOWN Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated The dispense probe must be down to discard Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SEN 12 SlideMaker Dispense is OFF is ON 2 Any sample in a reservoir is not the front part of the blood to deposita drop 4 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Internal Message No and Code Probe Not Down processed on the slide and to backwash 2 Open the cover 80 DISPENSE PROBE NOT Sensor 12 3 Completed smears are dried The dispense probe is not down at the correct DOWN 5 12 and deposited in a
182. L16 SOL17 SOL18 SOL19 SOL20 SOL21 50122 50123 FD5 Q lt VL3B a 7334066A 2 5 2 PN 4276985A INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION 2 SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM Once the SlideMaker receives the command to aspirate SOL22 routes 30 psi reduced through the sample reservoir and the aspiration line to the Analytical Station s vent chamber VC19 to remove any diluent that could contribute to sample dilution See Figure 2 5 3 During this drying process fluid detectors FD8 plus FD2 and FD3 for RESI or FD4 and FD5 for RES2 are used to confirm the presence of air Figure 2 5 3 Drying the Aspiration Line for RES1 30 psi reduced DP2 DP1 FD RES GENeS System Path Path closed closed needle Dispense bellows probe Lee Lee Rinse valve valve block 7334116B To aspirate a sample SOL118 opens the pathway to the correct reservoir and VL14 routes 17 5 in Hg to the prepared reservoir to draw sample from the specimen tube through the needle out the vent tubing and into the Sample Access and Reservoir module See Figure 2 5 4 During the SlideMakers aspiration the specimen tube is not vented Figure 2 5 4 Sample Aspiration to RES1 FD FD 17 5 in Hg ae vacuum A DP2 DP1 FD 1 25 RES2 GEN S System needle Dispense bellows probe Lee Lee Rinse valve valve block 7334117A When the fluid detector FD1 and
183. Lift up and latch the main cover then firmly grasp the side door at the top and pull the door down PN 4276985A 4 1 1 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER Opening the Main Cover Figure 4 1 1 Latches Securing the Main Cover 1 Using both hands raise the cover to release the lower latches See Figure 4 1 1 Latches 6985045A Figure 4 1 2 Opening the Main Gover WARNING Risk of personal injury Injury can result if the cover support latch is not engaged securely and the cover falls Ensure the support latch is engaged securely before releasing the cover 2 Push the cover all the way back as shown in Figure 4 1 2 and then pull it forward slightly until the cover support latch engages Note To view the Keypad and Display module while the cover is open pull on the latching pins securing the bottom of the Keypad and Display module to the cover and let the module swing down 6985046A 4 1 2 PN 4276985A PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER Closing the Main Cover Figure 4 1 3 Closing the Main Cover 1 Move the cover back slightly WARNING Risk of personal injury Injury can result if the cover falls while you are disengaging the cover support latch Be sure to steady the cover with one hand while disengaging the support latch with the other 2 While holding the cover with one hand disengage the cover
184. MOTION to stop the belt movment 9 If both belts passed the criteria in step 2 and step 7 no further adjustment is needed 10 Ifeither belt failed the criteria in step 2 or in step 7 do all of the Pulley Motor Coupling Position Sensor Adjustment Procedures below PN 4276985A 4 25 1 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES BASKET QUEUE MODULE CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Figure 4 25 1 Movement of the Profiles Basket Pushers through the Belt Position Sensors Adjustment screw Belt profile No clearance Belt profile amp Front Belt st 222 6985011 Pulley Motor Coupling Position Sensor Adjustment Procedures ATTENTION For greater clarity these adjustments have been divided into several smaller procedures Do them in the order presented and do not skip any Preliminary Power off the SlideMaker and remove the Basket Queue module to access the pulley and coupling adjustments See the Basket Queue Module removal procedure under Heading 4 1 Rear Belt 1 Turn the Basket Queue module over 2 Loosen the setscrew on the motor pulley for the rear belt See Figure 4 25 2 4 25 2 PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES BASKET QUEUE MODULE CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Figure 4 25 2 Basket Queue Module Bottom View Pulley Motor and Coupling Adjustments Front belt tension adjustment Front belt Front belt idler pulley Rear belt Fron
185. Maker will be shut down for seven days or longer remove the deionized water Go to step 6 Cycle air through the reagent lines a Remove the reagent pickup tubes from the container of deionized water and place them in an empty container b Disconnect the cable for SEN47 the level sensor for the reagent tank from the Main Fluidics Interface card c Select RUN SHUT DOWN MAIN MENU gt gt ROUTINE FUNCTIONS ROUTINE FLUIDICS RUN SHUT DOWN four times d Select RUN START UP MAIN MENU gt gt ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt gt ROUTINE FLUIDICS gt gt RUN START UP four times Power down the SlideMaker 4 13 1 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES EXTENDED AND LONG TERM SHUTDOWN 4 13 2 If the SlideMaker will be transported a b C d Remove the label roll and ribbon from the Label Printer module Remove the slide cassettes and any slides in the slide ejector shuttle dryer or slide elevator areas Remove any slide baskets from the Basket Queue module Disconnect and disassemble the SlideMaker as necessary If the SlideMaker will be shut down for seven days or longer install red pinch valve deactivator clips on the pinch valves Refer to Figure 3 4 5 for pinch valve locations PN 4276985A DISPENSE PROBE CLEANING REPLACEMENT 4 14 DISPENSE PROBE CLEANING REPLACEMENT Purpose Use this procedure to clean or replace the dispense probe Tools Supplies Needed A hypochlorite solution with 5
186. N 8 Ground 15BVIN 9 10 Ground 24VIN 11 12 Ground SVIN J9 NOT USED An option to mount the alarm at a remote location if the sound level is not adequate when the covers are in place J10 Identical to J1 PN 4276985A A 2 9 QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS LEDs Table A 2 9 Power Supply Monitor Card LEDs LED Dc Supply ON Indicates LED Dc Supply ON Indicates CR7 15V 13 2 V to 16 9 V present CR9 5 4 4 V to 5 6 V present CR8 241 21 6 V to 28 1 V present CR10 15V 16 8 V to 13 2 V present Test Points Table A 2 10 Power Supply Monitor Card Test Point Signals TP Signals TP Signals 45VDC TP21 24VDC TP4 PRN_CW Label Printer module s stepper motor 22 BUFFERED 2 5 VOLTS REFERENCE direction control TP5 5VSCALED 4 0 Vdc represents 5 0 Vdc TP23 2 50 VDC COMPARATOR REFERENCE VOLTAGE TP6 15VSCALED 4 0 Vdc represents 15 0 Vdc TP24 15 0 VDC INTERNAL CONTROL VOLTAGE TP7 PRN_CLK Label Printer module s stepper motor 25 INVERTED 15V supply clock TP8 POWER HIGH signal good logic LOW 26 When present System Control card may disable signal power failed 24 V supply to SlideMaker TP9 INHIBIT PWR LOW signal power inhibit TP27 When present System Control card may disable 24 V supply to SlideMaker TP10 24VSCALED 4 0 Vdc
187. NDEX 1 INDEX Cassette Empty Sensor card function A 4 3 replacement 4 8 1 Cassette Input Queue module components illustration of left rear view 2 6 2 2 6 3 components illustration of right front view 2 6 2 2 6 3 function 2 1 2 2 6 1 location 2 1 3 removing 4 1 4 replaceable parts illustration 8 2 4 replaceable parts table of part numbers 8 2 5 Cassette Output Queue module components illustration 2 6 6 function 2 1 2 2 6 6 location 2 1 3 removing 4 1 7 removing from the Cassette Transport module illustration 4 1 6 replaceable parts illustration 8 2 6 replaceable parts table of part numbers 8 2 7 8 2 9 securing captive screws location 4 1 8 Cassette Transport module Cassette Input Queue module 2 6 1 Cassette Output Queue module 2 6 6 description 2 6 1 function 2 1 2 2 6 1 removing 4 1 4 sensor summary 2 6 7 Slide Ejector Interface card 2 6 7 Slide Ejector module 2 6 4 upper cassette transfer mechanism 2 6 5 caution definition 1 1 3 circuit cards Basket Corner Sensor See Basket Corner Sensor card Basket Index See Basket Index card Basket Transport Interface See Basket Transport Interface card Belt Profile Sensor See Belt Profile Sensor card Cassette Empty Sensor See Cassette Empty Sensor card Dispense 1 Manifold See Dispense 1 Manifold card Dispense 2 Manifold See Dispense 2 Manifold card 2 INDEX Dryer Exit Sensor See Dryer Exit Se
188. NG Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact b Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 3 Ifthe message still persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears can contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative 7 2 08 7 2 08 4276985 TROUBLESHOOTING v TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 2 9 Pneumatics Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action PNEUMATICS LOW VACUUM 2 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop The SlideMaker stops all 1 6 5 Hg vacuum misadjusted Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Int
189. NSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE ELEVATOR MODULE When the elevator reaches the platen elevator down sensor SEN45 indicating the elevator is down SOL60 is energized releasing the gripper and the slide falls into the basket slot After either the vertical slide sensor SEN41 on the Slide Elevator module or the basket index sensor SEN37 in the Basket Transport module confirm a slide is in the basket slot the platen elevator stepper motor drives the elevator up until the elevator reaches the platen elevator up sensor SEN44 The upward movement stretches the spring in the gear rack spring mechanism rotating the platen back to the horizontal position The platen elevator stepper motor should move the slide elevator from the low point to the high point or from the high point to the low point in a fixed number of steps If the motor takes more than that fixed number of steps by certain margin the SlideMaker generates an error Adjustments on the Slide Elevator module allow you to move the platen until the released slides are perpendicular to the basket slots and are centered in the basket slot See Figure 2 10 1 For the adjustment procedure see Heading 4 6 SLIDE ELEVATOR PLATEN ADJUSTMENTS Sensor Summary The sensors used by the Slide Elevator module are listed in Table 2 10 1 For complete list of sensors used in the SlideMaker and a description of the types of sensors used see Heading A 4 Table 2 1
190. NT DESCRIPTION 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 INTRODUCTION TO THE GEN S SMT SLIDEMAKER 2 1 1 Summary 2 1 1 Function 2 1 1 Description 2 1 1 Overview 2 1 1 Systems 2 1 1 Modules 2 1 1 Diagnostic Products 2 1 2 Physical Specifications 2 1 2 Performance Specifications and Characteristics 2 1 3 Leakage Current Specifications 2 1 4 Operation 2 1 4 Operating Procedures 2 1 4 ELECTRONIC POWER SYSTEM 2 2 1 Summary 2 2 1 Electronic Power System Overview 2 2 1 Electronic Power System Hazard Reduction 2 2 1 Power Input 2 2 2 Power Cable 2 2 2 Line Voltage Input Protection 2 2 2 Fuses 2 2 3 Power Supply 2 2 3 Function 2 2 3 Input 2 2 4 Outputs 2 2 4 CONTENTS vi 2 3 2 4 Power Supply Monitor Card 2 2 4 Function 2 2 4 LEDs 2 2 4 Test Points 2 2 5 Connectors 2 2 5 Main Distribution Card 2 2 5 Function 2 2 5 Connectors and Test Points 2 2 6 Power System Interconnections 2 2 6 Power Failure 2 2 6 FLUIDIC SYSTEM 2 3 1 Summary 2 3 1 Pneumatic Power Acquisition 2 3 1 Pneumatic Enable Valves 2 3 2 Pressure Regulation and Distribution 2 3 2 30 Psi 2 3 2 5 Psi 2 3 3 Vacuum Regulation and Distribution 2 3 3 High Vacuum 2 3 4 17 5 In Hg Vacuum 2 3 4 6 5 In Hg Vacuum 2 3 4 Vacuum Accumulator Tank 2 3 4 Color Coding 2 3 5 Pneumatic Supply Monitor Cards 2 3 5 Reagent Acquisition 2 3 6 Reagent Distribution 2 3 6 Waste Collection 2 3 6 Main Fluidics Module 2 3 7 Main Fluidics Int
191. NTENSITY UNLOCK CASSETTE POSITION STEP PRINTER LABEL FUNCTIONS SR R4 EXIT BASKET TEST CONTINUOUS SINGLE R2 SYSTEM SETTING HOME SHUTTLE ELEVATOR R4 I EXIT EXERCISE SHUTTLE PATH STOP MOTION DEFINE SHUTTLE 41 EXIT TO BASKET L1 PRIME REAGENT R3 ROUTINE FLUIDICS 4 RESERVOIRS L1 p CASSETTE SHUTTLE BASKET Eripe TEST SCREEN L2 DRAIN FUNCTIONS SCREEN START CYCLE L3 RUN START UP L2 fen STOP CYCLE R4 EXIT E 1 aa CYCLE SINGLE CONTINUOUS R4 l EXIT TO GASSETTE SHUTTLE BASKET SCREEN RUN SHUT DOWN Service functions are only available when R4 EXIT SERVICE logged in at the SlideMaker as service L2 FUNCTIONS L1 p RESET SERVO SYSTEM L1 SPEED 1 4 L2 DEFINE SERVO OFFSETS L1r DEFINE SMEAR SPEED s L3 EXERCISE SERVO PATH L1 SERVO PROFILE L2 SPEED 2 4 re PERSEN T PERFORM SERVO PROFILE SLOW FAST L3 WICK TIME 4 R2 ADV SERVO TO CLEARANCE POS Ri RUN PROFILE MAN L4 SAVE VALUE SERVICE R4 be EXIT TO SERVICE EXIT TO SERVO SYSTEM MENU RI SPEED 11 FUNCTIONS FUNCTION SCREEN FUNCTION SCREEN R2 SPEED 4 m MIMET L1 SLIDE CYCLE L3 PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE SINGLE CONTINUOUS L2 f SLIDE EJECT L3 STOP CYCLE DRYER TEMPERATURE Rif DRY CYCLE L2 DRYER TEMPERATURE _LSTATUS screen EXIT TO SERVICE RY SPECIAL FUNCTIONS screen FUNCTIONS DISPLAY TEST VIEW PRINTE
192. ONLY 0 TOLERAMCEE OM RELEASED BOCUNKRYATION FOR DETAILS i ECB PLACER INTCON DIAG GEN S t xc REFER TO OTHER WAGES TOR ORTO SENSOR E5 77 REFER TO OTHER PAGES F R REFLECTIVE SENSOR INTERPRET CEOMETNC TOLERAHCE PER ANH Y 144 REFER TO OTWEK PAGES FOR SOLEROID THIS DRAWING ANDKOR SPECIFICATION IS THE PROPERTY DP COULTERCORPORATION Ti ISSUED IN STRICT ABD SMALL WOT BE REPRODUCED COPIED DR USED AS THE BASES POR THE MANUFACTURE DR BALE APPARATUS WITHOUT PRIOR VRIS PE cu col me REVISED AMD EMA WOW IW 030120 0120 T DUAE APPONI ENER TO THE CX FOR DETAILS ADDED 56149 EER s T Oa 030120 01 5 X T 7 FL rm 5 FL DISTRIBUTION BOARD 1 5706338 5 6322956 RESAS wm 5 DER Me e S a an 502774 2871a TETT DRYER INTERFACE PG OE 14 gt ASTBEHF P1713421 DRYER PLATEN rd INTERFACE INTERFACE 6 H mm b 020734 428744 DRYER INTERFACE STEP CONNECTOR LOCATIONS n w SENSOR xn 6196407 57166017 6106215 1113428 21713154 1713151 36322389 56371665 58322132 REFERENCE ONLY NOT TO SCALE EJECTOR INTERFACE BD 6028750 A13 2616405 6020755 LJ 86222988 J Ld I 6028935 60280758 UNLE
193. OVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action SHUTTLE CALIBRATE Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours The SlideMaker stops all At initialization either the shuttle has never Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Shuttle is OFF is ON mechanical activity except for been calibrated a new flash memory chip or Reset the SlideMaker 67 CALIBRATE SHUTTLE Calibration Required 83 Service mode the values are lost 2 If the message persists Reset the SlideMaker a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative 3 Service Only Set the home printer and dispense offset values as instructed under Heading 4 3 SHUTTLE DISPENSE SENSOR 7 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated Ajam in the shuttle prevents the shuttle Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Shuttle is OFF is ON 2 Anysample in a reservoir is not from reaching the dispense position 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 69 SHUTTLE DISPENSE POS Not At Dispense amp processed The di
194. PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE 5 Do 12 dry cycles and ensure the label position on the slide is correct See Figures 4 5 3 and 4 5 4 Note Following a printer adjustment it normally takes four or five cycles for the changes to take affect Figure 4 5 3 Checking the Label Position in the X Dimension Figure 4 5 4 Checking the Label Position in the Y Dimension PN 4276985AB 6 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES PRINTER ADJUSTMENTS If the clearance between the label roll and the slide is correct but the labels are not located in the correct position on the slides If the label is mislocated in the X dimension adjust the printer offset Go to Setting the Printer Offset under Heading 4 3 and begin at step 4 If the label is mislocated in the Y dimension adjust the Y adjustment screw Go to Label Position in the Y Dimension Adjustment and begin at step 3 Label Position in the Y Dimension Adjustment ATTENTION The height of the Label Printer module affects the position of the labels on the slide and should be checked before adjusting the Y adjustment screw 1 PN 4276985 Ensure the height of the Label Printer module is correct See Printer Height above the Slide Adjustment On the SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE and ensure the printer label is located correctly within the frosted area of the slide Refer to Figures 4 5 3 and 4
195. PN 4276985A FD6 function 2 5 15 location 2 5 2 See also fluid detectors FD7 function 2 5 15 location 2 5 2 See also fluid detectors FD8 function 2 5 15 location 2 5 2 See also fluid detectors fluid detectors calibrating 4 9 1 calibration tolerances A 1 1 error conditions 2 5 15 functions general 2 5 13 locations 2 5 2 table of specific functions and connectors 2 5 14 fluidic system component locations 2 3 1 2 3 3 function 2 1 1 2 3 1 sensor summary 2 3 8 solenoids 2 3 8 See also pneumatic power system and reagent handling system FLUIDICS CALIBRATE 7 2 24 FLUIDICS DETECTOR 1 7 2 24 FLUIDICS DETECTOR 2 7 2 24 FLUIDICS DETECTOR 3 7 2 24 FLUIDICS DETECTOR 4 7 2 25 FLUIDICS DETECTOR 5 7 2 25 FLUIDICS DETECTOR 6 7 2 25 FLUIDICS DETECTOR 7 7 2 25 FLUIDICS DETECTOR 8 7 2 25 foam trap VCI location 2 3 3 forms Notice of Information Update when used 1 1 1 front motor M3 location 2 11 2 G gear wheel for manually moving the smear truck location 4 18 1 tip on using 4 18 1 PN 4276985A INDEX GEN S System main component layout with SlideMaker installed 3 4 2 modifying for compatibility with SlideMaker 3 3 1 space and accessibility requirements with SlideMaker installed 3 1 1 glass slide See slide gripper overextended sensor See SEN46 gripper overextended sensor guidelines for servicing the SlideMaker 4 1 1 H hazards biological
196. Position Adjustments 4 18 2 Verification 4 18 5 Smear Edge Adjustment 4 18 6 SMEAR TRUCK AND SHUTTLE GUIDE RODS CLEANING 4 19 1 Purpose 4 19 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 19 1 Procedure 4 19 1 SMEAR TRUCK AND SHUTTLE O RING REPLACEMENT 4 20 1 Purpose 4 20 1 Smear Truck O Ring Installation 4 20 1 Shuttle O Ring Installation 4 20 2 Verification 4 20 2 TOP OF FORM SENSOR CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 4 21 1 Purpose 4 21 1 Procedure 4 21 1 Verification 4 21 4 xi CONTENTS xii 4 22 4 23 4 24 4 25 4 26 4 27 Z AXIS REGISTER SUBASSEMBLY COMPONENT REPLACEMENT 4 22 1 Purpose 4 22 1 Procedure 4 22 1 Verification 4 22 2 SEN46 GRIPPER OVEREXTENDED SENSOR ALIGNMENT AND FLAG REPLACEMENT 4 23 1 Purpose 4 23 1 SEN46 Alignment 4 23 1 Procedure 4 23 1 Verification 4 23 2 SEN46 Flag Replacement 4 23 2 Tools Supplies Needed 4 23 2 Removal 4 23 2 Installation 4 23 3 Verification 4 23 3 ENCODER REPLACEMENT 4 24 1 Purpose 4 24 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 24 1 Preliminary Checks 4 24 1 Removal 4 24 1 Installation 4 24 3 Verification 4 24 3 BASKET QUEUE MODULE CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 4 25 1 Purpose 4 25 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 25 1 Preliminary Checks 4 25 1 Pulley Motor Coupling Position Sensor Adjustment Procedures 4 25 2 Preliminary 4 25 2 Rear Belt 4 25 2 Front Belt 4 25 4 Belt Tension 4 25 5 Verification 4 25 5 SEN37 BASKET INDEX SENSOR REPLACEMENT 4 26
197. Provides the only direct electrical interface between the SlideMaker and the GEN S System through connector J1 on the rear panel of the SlideMaker This interface routes all control and data signals to and from the GEN S System It supports both opto isolated GEN S System bidirectional serial data and opto isolated Workstation bidirectional serial data interface signals Provides a serial data connection for the auxiliary service terminal through connector J2 on the rear panel of the SlideMaker This interface supports incoming RXD signals from the System Control card and outgoing TXD signals Note The Auxiliary Service Terminal is used for service and development activities and for communication with the optional SlideStainer Connectors and Test Points The connectors and test points for the Main Distribution card are shown in Figure A 2 3 and described in Tables A 2 5 and A 2 6 respectively Power System Interconnections For an overview of how the components within the electronic power system are interconnected refer to the GEN S SM SlideMaker Interconnect Block Diagram DCN 6323239 in Chapter 6 For more detail refer to the GEN S SM SlideMaker Interconnect Diagram DCN 6321624 in Chapter 6 Power Failure In the case of a power failure the PWR FAIL signal from the Power Supply Monitor card warns the system at least 20 milliseconds before the power failure affects it A logic LOW indicates ac power to the system has failed This
198. R TATU L3 DISPLAY TEST SCREEN L1 DRYER MOTOR ON Li ge VIEW PRINTER STATUS I STATUS screen R4 EXIT TO SPECIAL L2 DRYER MOTOR OFF L2 SCAN SENSOR TEST R4 E EXIT TO RUN SERVICE B FUNCTIONS SCREEN R1 HEATER ON 14 RUN SERVICE SCREEN L4 DRYER FUNCTION TEST 2 R2 HEATER OFF Ri PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLIES R1 REBOOT PRINTER INITIALIZE MECHANISM L1 p Name of sensor EXIT TO SPECIAL R4 EXIT TO SERVICE R2 SENSOR STATUS s f selected is displayed FUNCTIONS SCREEN FUNCTION SCREEN i ida TEST at bottom of screen L3 ri ul I PNEUMATIC POWER 7 R1 r VIEW ERROR SUPPLIES screen R2 RUN MODE R4 EXIT TO SPECIAL Name of solenoid ee ni R4 EXIT FUNCTIONS SCREEN 1 1 R4 EXIT TO RUN at bottom of screen MODE SCREEN L1 PRINT LABEL diario OFF 13 BLEACH SYSTEM EXIT TO SERVICE PE EN FUNCTIONS screen L1 p FILL DILUENT MONITOR ADJUST L2 CHANNEL SELECTION XX L Left side of screen FLUID DETECTORS L3 INCREASE VOLTAGE R Right side of screen L4 DECREASE VOLTAGE R1 DRY SYSTEM R4 le EXIT TO SERVICE FUNGTIONS screen PN 4276985A R4 TO MAIN MENU SCREEN QUICK REFERENGE INFORMATION MENU TREE HOME OFFSET XX DISPENSE OFFSET XX PRINTER OFFSET XX SHUTTLE VACUUM ENABLE DISABLE STEP LEFT STEP RIGHT RESET SHUTTLE OFFSET EXIT TO GASSETTE SHUTTLE BASKET SCREEN L1 START PICK SEQUENCE DEFINE PICK OFFSET L3 MOV
199. R 8 PARTS LISTS includes a master list of the SlideMaker field replaceable components FRC and field replaceable units FRU and illustrations of these components CHAPTER 9 APPENDICES is provided for the addition of reference material Appendix A QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION contains instrument specifications and tolerances jumper and switch settings test point and connector locations function tables and software menu trees CHAPTER 10 ABBREVIATIONS contains a list of abbreviations used in this manual PN 4276985A INTRODUCTION 1 MANUAL DESCRIPTION Numbering Format Each chapter of this manual is further divided into topics that are numbered sequentially beginning at one The numbering format for the topic heading which is called the primary heading is chapter number decimal point topic number For example the primary heading number for the fifth topic covered in Chapter 2 is 2 5 The page figure and table numbers are tied directly to the primary heading number For example Heading 2 5 begins on page 2 5 1 the first figure under Heading 2 5 is Figure 2 5 1 and the first table under Heading 2 5 is Table 2 5 1 Note In the printed manual primary headings always begin on the top of a right hand page Special Headings Throughout this manual WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT ATTENTION and Note headings are used to indicate potentially hazardous situations and important or helpful information Warning A WARNING indicat
200. RENCE INFORMATION A SOLENOID FUNCTIONS No Location Reference Location Reference Components Function 27 Backwash pressure VL27 Provides 30 psi to the reagent tank TK1 to See Figure 2 3 3 See Figure 2 3 2 backwash the sample lines 28 Diluent Refill VL28A Refills reagent tank TK1 with diluent See Figure 2 3 3 See Figure 2 3 2 e VL28A provides vacuum to the reagent tank VL28B to pull in the reagent See Figure 2 3 2 e VL28B routes diluent to the reagent tank 29 Cleaning Agent Input VL29 Switches input to reagent tank TK1 from diluent See Figure 2 3 3 See Figure 2 3 2 to cleaning agent The diluent line is normally open Note 50128 is energized with 50129 to apply vacuum via VL28B to the reagent tank 30 Bleach Input VL30 Switches input to reagent tank TK1 from See Figure 2 3 3 See Figure 2 3 2 cleaning agent to bleach Note 50128 is energized with SOL30 to apply vacuum via VL28B to the reagent tank 31 Waste Chamber Vacuum VL31 Provides high vacuum to the waste chamber See Figure 2 3 3 See Figure 2 3 2 32 RVAC Switch VL32 Switches regulated vacuum from 17 5 in Hg to See Figure 2 3 3 See Figure 2 3 2 6 5 in Hg 33 Rinse Block Drain VL33 Opens pathway for draining the rinse block to the See Figure 2 3 3 See Figure 2 3 2 main waste chamber 34 Low Vac Vent Chamber 34 Drains low vacuum and vent chambers to the Drain See Figure 2 3 2 main waste chamber
201. RNING Risk of personal injury Contacting exposed electronic components while the Label Printer module is uncovered and attached to power can cause electric shock Avoid handling the components inside the uncovered Label Printer module when the module is attached to power 6 10 Reconnect the printer power cable to the Label Printer module and power up the SlideMaker Manually advance the label roll until a label is blocking the top of form sensor Measure the voltage at T2 on the Printer Controller card See Figure 4 21 3 Connect the ground probe to TGND Verify the voltage at T2 is within the acceptable limits specified for T2 in Table A 1 1 Top of Form Sensor Voltage Settings If it is not adjust R10 as necessary to obtain this value Measure the voltage at T1 on the Printer Controller card and verify the voltage is within the acceptable limit specified for T1 with a label blocking the sensor in Table A 1 1 Top of Form Sensor Voltage Settings If it is not adjust as necessary to obtain this value PN 4276985A PN 4276985A 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SENSOR CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Figure 4 21 3 Label Printer Module Rear View with Cover Removed Printer Controller 7334185B Manually advance the label roll until only the label liner is blocking the top of form sensor Measure the voltage
202. ROCEDURES SEN46 GRIPPER OVEREXTENDED SENSOR ALIGNMENT AND FLAG REPLACEMENT 4 3 Before removing the flag note the placement of its torsion spring The torsion spring leg is positioned in a retaining groove on the sensor s body Refer to Figure 4 23 1 Manually move the flag toward the Dryer module and hold its position 5 Atthe location where the flag attaches to the sensor body press down on the top nipple of the flag with a pointed object to disengage the flag from the sensor body and remove the flag Installation 1 At the sensor body position the leg of the flags torsion spring in its retaining groove and the bottom nipple of the flag in its retaining hole and push in the flag until its top nipple engages with the sensor body 2 Manually move the flag toward the Dryer module and then release it to verify correct spring action 3 Select ELEVATOR to move the slide elevator up While the slide elevator is moving up select STOP MOTION The slide elevator stops when it reaches the top limit of its travel If you removed SEN49 reinstall it Verify the platen is working correctly Go to Verification below Verification 1 On the SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE 2 Do five dry cycles and ensure the platen functions correctly PN 4276985A 4 23 3 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES SEN46 GRIPPER OVEREXTENDED SENSOR ALIGNMENT AND FLA
203. Rinse valve valve block 7334119A Holding and Mixing the Blood Sample The capacity of the reservoir is larger than the volume of blood drawn into it To mix the blood the SlideMaker uses a pressure differential of atmospheric pressure and 6 5 in Hg to move the blood back and forth in the reservoir and fluid detectors one on each end of the reservoir to detect the leading or trailing edge of the blood to control sample position To move the blood sample from left to right in RES1 VL3B routes atmospheric pressure to the left side of RESI and VL3A routes 6 5 in Hg to the right side to pull the blood sample to the right When the blood reaches FD2 VL3A and VL3B are closed stopping movement to the right To move the blood sample from right to left in RES1 VL3A routes atmospheric pressure to the right side of RESI and VL3B routes 6 5 in Hg to the left side to pull the blood sample to the left When the blood reaches FD3 VL3A and VL3B are closed stopping movement to the left See Figure 2 5 7 Similarly to move the blood sample from left to right in RES2 VL4B routes atmospheric pressure to the left side of RES2 and VL4A routes 6 5 in Hg to the right side to pull the blood sample to the right When the blood reaches FD4 VL4A and VL4B are closed stopping movement to the right To move the blood sample from right to left in RES2 VL4A routes atmospheric pressure to the right side of RES2 and VL4B routes 6 5 in Hg to the left side to pull t
204. S System pneumatic lines One main power cable PN 6011023 One Sample Access Module Splash Shield Kit PN 6807024 One Dispense Module Splash Shield Kit PN 6807025 Unpacking and Positioning the SlideMaker 1 2 PN 4276985A Unpack the SlideMaker making sure it is intact with no visible defective parts Install the guide interface bracket on the SlideMaker as shown in Figure 3 4 1 3 4 1 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES UNPACKING AND CONNECTING THE SLIDEMAKER Figure 3 4 1 Installing the Guide Interface Bracket SlideMaker Guide interface bracket 7334111B 3 Position the SlideMaker on the left side of the GEN S System as shown in Figure 3 4 2 leaving enough space between the SlideMaker and the Diluter to connect a cable from the SlideMaker to the SlideMaker Interface card Figure 3 4 2 GENeS System Main Components Layout GEN S Analytical Station GEN S Workstation Analyzer GENeS SM SlideMaker Diluter Power Supply 7334024B 3 4 2 PN 4276985A INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 3 UNPACKING AND CONNECTING THE SLIDEMAKER Connecting the System Interconnect Cable l Connectthe system interconnect cable to the service port on the bottom right rear of the SlideMaker as shown in Figure 3 4 3 Note Install the connector so that the cable points toward the GEN S System Ensure the GEN S System is powered down Remove the cover plate on the rear corner of the Diluter Feed the other end
205. SCRIPTIONS Test Points Table A 2 14 Smear Transport Interface Card Test Points TP Signal Name TP Signal Name AGND Analog ground 5V Power supply voltage 15V Power supply voltage DGND _ Digital ground A 2 14 PN 4276985A QUICK REFERENGE INFORMATION CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS System Control Card Figure A 2 7 System Control Card Components TP45 CR10 CR11 CR12 CR13 CR14 CR15 RESET S1 J4 _ J3 TP51 7 es 49 50 BED EE a J7 TP42 I Processor p Processor B TP65 Jumpers J2 tJ sa 7334084A Connectors Table A 2 15 System Control Card Connectors J No Connects to JNo Connects to J1 Main Distribution card P1 J5 Smear Transport Interface card J5 fluid detector signals J2 Main Distribution card P2 J6 Servo motor M7 J3 LCD J7 Not connected Used with jumpers for normal operation J4 Keypad Jumpers On J7 jumper 2 4 and 7 8 for normal operation On El through jumper E3 E5 and E4 E6 for normal operation EI E3 and E2 E4 to download software using the laptop computer PN 4276985A A 2 15 QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS LEDs Table A 2 16 System Control Card LEDs LED No LED Name In the Boot mode all LEDs are lit and then In the Normal mode Processor A Checks CR10 STATA2 Goes out when the D
206. SH ADJUSTMENTS 4 16 1 Purpose 4 16 1 Slide Pusher Bars Adjustment 4 16 1 Shuttle Brush Adjustment 4 16 2 Verification 4 16 3 4 7 SLIDE STRIPPER PLATE ADJUSTMENT 4 17 1 Purpose 4 17 1 Procedure 4 17 1 Verification 4 17 2 4 18 SMEAR TRUCK ALIGNMENT CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 4 18 1 Purpose 4 18 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 18 1 Smear Truck Pickup Tilt and Sensor Position Adjustments 4 18 2 Verification 4 18 5 Smear Edge Adjustment 4 18 6 4 19 SMEAR TRUCK AND SHUTTLE GUIDE RODS CLEANING 4 19 1 Purpose 4 19 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 19 1 Procedure 4 19 1 4 20 SMEAR TRUCK AND SHUTTLE O RING REPLACEMENT 4 20 1 Purpose 4 20 1 Smear Truck O Ring Installation 4 20 1 Shuttle O Ring Installation 4 20 2 Verification 4 20 2 4 21 TOP OF FORM SENSOR CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 4 21 1 Purpose 4 21 1 Procedure 4 21 1 Verification 4 21 4 4 22 Z AXIS REGISTER SUBASSEMBLY COMPONENT REPLACEMENT 4 22 1 Purpose 4 22 1 Procedure 4 22 1 Verification 4 22 2 PN 4276985A 4 iii CONTENTS 4 iv 4 23 4 24 4 25 4 26 4 27 SEN46 GRIPPER OVEREXTENDED SENSOR ALIGNMENT AND FLAG REPLACEMENT 4 23 1 Purpose 4 23 1 SEN46 Alignment 4 23 1 Procedure 4 23 1 Verification 4 23 2 SEN46 Flag Replacement 4 23 2 Tools Supplies Needed 4 23 2 Removal 4 23 2 Installation 4 23 3 Verification 4 23 3 ENCODER REPLACEMENT 4 24 1 Purpose 4 24 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 24 1 Preliminary Checks 4 24 1 Removal
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208. SSETTE SHUTTLE BASKET gt gt ADVANCE CASSETTES Do several Advance Cassettes cycles to verify smooth error free transfer of the slide cassettes Note As a slide cassette is transferred into the Cassette Output Queue module remove the slide cassette and reinsert it into the Cassette Input Queue module 9 Atthe Basket Queue module observe the operation of the crossover cylinders a 9 2 2 Gripping a profile basket pusher on the rear belt manually move the rear belt until a profile is located inside the rear belt position sensor SEN31 On the SlideMaker screen select SOLENOID TEST MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt SOLENOID TEST Energize and de energize SOL57 and verify The motion of the right crossover cylinder CL2 is smooth e When the right crossover arm is retracted the arm is parallel with the frame of the Basket Queue module If you encounter problems ensure the following for the right crossover arm and CL2 screws on the crossover arm are tight The cables and tubing do not interfering with the crossover arm flag Achoke fitting is installed on the crossover cylinder The special nut on the cylinder shaft is tight and has a flat washer and a lock washer bracket for the cylinder is not bending and the cylinder nuts are tight Ifthe motion is jerky ensure the guiding slot is free of burrs from molding Energize and de energize SOL58 and verify The mo
209. STMENTS 4 25 BASKET QUEUE MODULE CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Purpose Use this procedure to ensure front and rear belts in the Basket Queue module are operating correctly front and rear belt motors and sensors are aligned correctly Tools Supplies Needed LOCTITEG 222 thread lock PN 1601065 A set of metric Allen wrenches Preliminary Checks 1 Remove all slide baskets from the front and rear tracks of the Basket Queue module 2 Manually move the front and rear belts by gripping a profile basket pusher and pulling the belt left and right to verify the resistance to movement is even Note Uneven resistance slack in the motion can be caused by loose screws on the drive pulleys or the pulley drive coupling 3 the SlideMaker screen select BASKET TEST MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt CASSETTE SHUTTLE BASKET BASKET TEST Set POSITION to CONTINUOUS Select FRONT REAR BELT to move the the belts in the Basket Queue module As the belts advance visually monitor the travel of the profiles through the belt position sensors SEN31 and SEN32 See Figure 4 25 1 7T Verify the profiles clear the sensors without interference and that the profiles are straight not slanted For examples see Figure 4 25 1 Note Insufficient clearance between the profiles and the belt position sensors or slanted profiles can be caused by a misadjusted belt and or belt position sensor Select STOP
210. Slide Ejector module straight forward or backward adjust both adjustment screws To move the Slide Ejector module toward the back of the SlideMaker turn the adjustment screws counterclockwise then push the module To move the Slide Ejector module toward the front of the SlideMaker turn the adjustment screws clockwise 4 15 4 PN 4276985A PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SLIDE EJECTOR ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNMENT ATTENTION Rotate the Slide Ejector module if the spreader slide edge does not remain parallel to the smear slide edge the blood smears are skewed e To rotate the Slide Ejector module adjust only one of the adjustment screws If the near corner of the spreader slide is not making contact with the smear slide rotate the Slide Ejector module clockwise as viewed from above by turning the right adjustment screw clockwise or the left adjustment screw counterclockwise If the far corner of the spreader slide is not making contact with the smear slide rotate the Slide Ejector module counterclockwise as viewed from above by turning the right adjustment screw counterclockwise or the left adjustment screw clockwise f Tighten the setscrews 6 Reinstall the upper cassette transfer mechanism h Go to step 7 To reposition a Slide Ejector module without setscrews a Ensure the module securing screws Figure 4 15 5 are removed b Loosen the two locking screws Refer to Figure 4 15 5 c move t
211. SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Truck Pick is OFF is ON 2 Any sample in a reservoir is truck ended at a position greater than 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 50 SERVO PICK POS NOT Position Timeout A C discarded 0 050 in of the desired position FOUND a e 3 Completed smears are dried The first time this occurs the smear truck e e and deposited in a slide basket moves to the clearance position and tries WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can 4 The SlideMaker stops all again If it fails on the second attempt this contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with mechanical activity error is generated care and avoid skin contact Cause unknown 3 Check the slide on the shuttle Discard that slide if it is labeled or has blood on it 4 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker 5 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative PN 4276985A 7 2 43 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 2 14 Truck Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION REGOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and
212. Station Communication Lost CRC Check Failed 7 2 11 SlideMaker To Analytical Station Communication Timeout 7 2 11 SlideMaker To Workstation Communication Timeout 7 2 12 SlideMaker Truck At Improper Position Sensors 58 59 60 7 2 44 SlideMaker Truck Calibration Required 7 2 41 SlideMaker Truck Clearance Position Timeout 7 2 41 ideMaker Truck Forward Motion Sensor 2 7 2 42 ideMaker Truck Index Position Not Found 7 2 42 ideMaker Truck Initialization Failure 7 2 42 ideMaker Truck Operation Timeout 7 2 45 ideMaker Truck Pick Position Timeout 7 2 43 ideMaker Truck Placement Position Timeout 7 2 44 51 Sl 51 51 SI 51 INDEX 13 INDEX SlideMaker Truck Received An Invalid Command 7 2 42 SlideMaker Truck Reverse Motion Sensor 1 7 2 45 SlideMaker Truck Sensor Failure 7 2 43 SlideMaker Truck Vacuum Out Of Tolerance Sensor 3 7 2 46 SlideMaker Truck Wick Position Timeout 7 2 46 SlideMaker Vacuum Accumulator Full Of Liquid 7 2 31 SlideMaker No Empty Basket Available 7 2 4 SlideMaker Slide Fell From Platen 7 2 17 SlideMaker Transfer Of Basket Between Belts Not Possible 7 2 5 Smear module alignment considerations 2 7 7 components illustration 2 7 2 function 2 1 2 2 7 4 smear position definition 2 7 1 nominal setting A 1 2 setting 4 3 1 smear processing system function 2 1 1 See also Basket Queue module Cassette Transport module Dryer module Label Printer module Slide and Smear module and S
213. TENZA Pericolo di lesione personale e di contaminazione Alcune aree di trattamento dei vetrini sono mobili e possono conte nere strisci preparati e o frammenti di vetro contaminati da materi ali biologicamente pericolosi Maneggiare con cura ed evitare il contatto con la pelle Attendere l arresto delle parti in movimento ADVERTENCIA Puede producir lesiones personales y contaminaci n Algunas reas para el procesamiento de los frotis son m viles y pueden contener frotis preparados y o cristales rotos con material biologica mente peligroso Manipulelo con cuidado y evite el contacto con la piel Espere hasta que los componentes en movimiento se hayan detenido PN 423747442 Cover open 7334173B 1 2 2 PN 4276985A PN 4276985A CONTENTS 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 3 INTRODUCTION TO THE GEN S SMT SLIDEMAKER 2 1 1 Summary 2 1 1 Function 2 1 1 Description 2 1 1 Overview 2 1 1 Systems 2 1 1 Modules 2 1 1 Diagnostic Products 2 1 2 Physical Specifications 2 1 2 Performance Specifications and Characteristics 2 1 3 Leakage Current Specifications 2 1 4 Operation 2 1 4 Operating Procedures 2 1 4 ELECTRONIC POWER SYSTEM 2 2 1 Summary 2 2 1 Electronic Power System Overview 2 2 1 Electronic Power System Hazard Reduction 2 2 1 Power Input 2 2 2 Power Cable 2 2 2 Line Voltage Input Protection 2 2 2 Fuses 2 2 3 Power Supply 2
214. TICAL SLIDE SENSOR ALIGNMENT 5 If the slide is not aligned correctly with SEN41 a Loosen the screws securing the vertical slide sensors bracket Refer to Figure 4 11 1b b Move the sensor horizontally until it is in the correct position Note Ensure that SEN41 remains vertical not skewed during this alignment c Tighten the screws and verify operation Go to Verification Verification 1 4 11 2 Place a glass slide in a slide basket and place the basket on the rear track of the Basket Queue module On the SlideMaker screen select BASKET TEST MAIN MENU gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt CASSETTE SHUTTLE BASKET BASKET TEST and advance the rear belt until the slide is in front of SEN37 Select SENSOR STATUS MAIN MENU gt SPECIAL FUNCTIONS gt SENSOR STATUS and verify that both SEN37 and SEN41 are active If either sensor is inactive readjust SEN41 until it is aligned with SEN37 Remove the slide from the basket and verify SEN37 and SEN41 are inactive Select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE gt gt DRY CYCLE Do five dry cycles and ensure the platen releases the slide into the slide basket correctly If the platen is not releasing slides into the slide basket correctly check the platen adjustments See Heading 4 6 SLIDE ELEVATOR PLATEN ADJUSTMENTS PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES 4 PRINTHEAD CLEANING 4 12 PRINTHEAD CLEANING Purpose Use th
215. TION COMM Workstation discarded information is required Workstation Communication 3 Completed smears are dried 2 Ifthe message persists wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a Timeout and deposited in slide basket slide basket then reset the SlideMaker 3 If the message still persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative COMMUNICATION PROC A B Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated Unrecognizable or unexpected messages Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Inter is OFF is ON 2 Ifa sample was in a reservoir 1 Waituntil the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 10 PROCESSOR A amp B COMM Processor C before this error occurred a 2 Resetthe SlideMaker ERROR Communication smear is made for that sample 3 If the message persists Failure Reset The a 3 Completed smears are dried 4 IM f a Turn off the SlideMaker ji and deposited in slide basket 22 b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Service Only Since error Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List messages commands are not Call Coulter R tati transferred from processor B to A processor
216. This could indicate the servo motor e Slipped Jammed Failed 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 2 Open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Checkthe slide on the shuttle and remove that slide if it is labeled or has blood on it 4 Checkthe area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 5 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker 6 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative PN 4276985A 7 2 45 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 2 14 Truck Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION REGOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center RCS Application Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action TRUCK VACUUM SENSOR 3 Yes Internal Message No and Code 49 SERVO TRUCK VACUUM FAILURE SEN3 TRUCK WICK POSITION Yes Internal Message No and Code 53 SERVO WICK POS NOT FOUND SlideMaker Truck is OFF is ON SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop Vacuum Out Of 25
217. Truck O Ring Installation 1 Remove the Cassette Output Queue module to access the smear truck See the Cassette Output Queue Module removal procedure under Heading 4 1 2 Unscrew the tilt lever securing screw and remove the tilt lever See Figure 4 20 1 Figure 4 20 1 Tilt Locking Lever Location and Locking Screw Assembly Tilt lever securing screw 7334191C Tilt the smear truck toward you If an O ring is in place but damaged remove the O ring Install the new or dislodged O ring Oy ME sed Reinstall the tilt lever ensuring the tilt lever is located correctly in the tilt lever driving nut mechanism as shown in Figure 4 20 1 Note For ease of replacement on the SlideMaker screen select SOLENOID TEST MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt SOLENOID TEST and energize 50161 releasing the pressure on the truck lift mechanism Reinstall the Cassette Output Queue module Ensure the smear truck picks up and deposits the slides correctly Go to Verification PN 42769854 4 20 1 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES SMEAR TRUCK AND SHUTTLE O RING REPLACEMENT Shuttle O Ring Installation 1 Remove the Cassette Output Queue module to access the shuttle See the Cassette Output Queue Module removal procedure under Heading 4 1 2 the slideMaker screen select SOLENOID TEST MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt SOLENOID TEST De energize SOL44 to disable the shut
218. Type Input Output No Location Reference Active State Interface Card Connector Plug Pin 44 PLATEN ELEV UP Infrared interrupting Dryer Interface J11 J8 8 See Figure 2 10 1 Blocked elevator is up platen is horizontal 45 PLATEN ELEV DOWN Infrared interrupting Dryer Interface J10 J8 9 See Figure 2 10 1 Blocked elevator is down platen is vertical 46 GRIPPER OVEREXTENDED Infrared interrupting Dryer Interface J9 J8 10 See Figure 2 10 2 Blocked gripper fully closed indicating either no slide at platen or slide improperly placed at platen 47 REAGENT FULL Magnetic reed switch Main Fluidics J3 J12 13 See Figure 2 3 2 Open reagent tank full Interface 48 Spare N A Main Fluidics J4 J12 14 Interface 49 DRYER EXIT Pulsed infrared reflective Dryer Interface J3 J8 11 See Figure 2 9 1 mounted on PCB Reflection slide present at exit position of Dryer module 50 Spare N A Slide Ejector Interface J13 J9 16 51 VACUUM RESERVOIR FULL Magnetic reed switch Main Distribution J18 N A See Figure 2 3 1 Glosed vacuum chamber full of liquid 52 Spare N A Main Distribution J22 J6 6 53 MAIN COVER INTERLOCK Magnetic reed switch Main Distribution J16 N A Open main cover open 54 BASKET COVER INTERLOCK Magnetic reed switch Basket Transport J14 J7 5 Open basket cover open Interface 55 Spare N A Basket Transport J15 J7 6 Interface 56 Spare N A Main Distribution J20 N A 57 Spare N A Main Distribution J21 N A 58 ENCO
219. UART port check passes Vot lit CR11 STATA1 Goes out when the RAM test passes Not lit or lit T CR12 STATAO Goes out when the CPU A register test passes Blinks indicating Processor B is being checked for pneumatic and power supply readings Processor B Checks CR13 STATB2 Not used Goes out after the RAM and CPUB Not lit register tests pass CR14 STATB1 Goes out when the RAM test passes Blinks indicating Processor B is being checked for pneumatic and power supply readings CR15 STATBO Goes out when the CPU B register test passes Not lit If any test for this processor fails all three of its LEDs relit T This LED is used during testing Its state is not significant during normal day to day operations Test Points Table A 2 17 System control Card Test Points TP Signal Name TP Signal Name TP10 24V TP49 15 V TP27 5 6 V reference stepper motor driver reference TP50 Analog ground 42 5V TP51 15V TP45 Digital ground A 2 16 PN 4276985A QUICK REFERENGE INFORMATION SOLENOID FUNCTIONS A 3 SOLENOID FUNCTIONS Solenoids in the SlideMaker and the Sample Access and Reservoir module in the Diluter are energized or de energized to perform a SlideMaker function or to activate other components to perform the function Table A 3 1 lists each of these solenoids in numerical order and includes the name of the solenoid the components the solenoid activates an
220. UNCTIONS SYSTEM SETTINGS Information that is to be typed is in Courier font Insert the software disk into your laptop computer type A INSTALL and press Enter Keys on the Workstation or on a laptop computer are boxed Press At X to exit Keys that are to be pressed simultaneously are printed with a plus sign between the keys When the Command Menu appears press shit 2 to select Download A and B The software path to a specific function or screen appears with the double solid right triangle symbol between succeeding screen options From the MAIN MENU select SERVICE FUNCTIONS SERVO SYSTEM gt RESET SERVO SYSTEM When the word select is used in conjunction with the screen and its associated keys you are to press the key or keys necessary to display the desired screen or to initiate the desired function At the MAIN MENU of the SlideMaker select SERVICE FUNCTIONS In this case you press one button the button next to the SERVICE FUNCTIONS prompt to display the screen From the MAIN MENU select SERVICE FUNCTIONS SERVO SYSTEM gt gt RESET SERVO SYSTEM In this case you press three buttons in succession to display the RESET SERVO SYSTEM screen In the electronic version of the manual a Links to additional information are in blue and are underlined Remove the Cassette Output Queue module to access the shuttle See the Cassette Output Queue Module removal procedure under Headi
221. UTINE FUNCTIONS UNLOCK CASSETTE to up a slide to make smear the The slide pusher retracted sensor unlock the cassette sample is not used SEN23 or the slide pusher extended 4 Remove the slide cassette that is in the slide ejector station Note Unused samples are sensor SEN24 is blocked 5 Manually remove any slides from the slide ejector mechanism discarded following reset SEN23 or SEN24 failed 6 Close the cover 4 Any further sample in a 7 Reinstall the slide cassette in the Cassette Input Queue module reservoir is not processed 8 Reset the SlideMaker 9 If the message persists 5 Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket 6 The SlideMaker stops a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Gall your Coulter Representative 7 2 22 7 2 22 PN 4276985 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 2 7 Ejector Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action EJECTOR SLIDE NOT X Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated The X register mechanism did not push the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the al
222. V OK 22 Dc outputs disable logic LOW disables dc INHIBIT_PWR outputs digital input 23 15 V supply monitor 15V OK 24 NOT USED Analog channel input 16 ACH B16 25 24 V supply monitor 24V OK 26 Analog channel input 17 SPARE 1 A 2 8 PN 4276985A QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION A Table A 2 8 Power Supply Monitor Card Connectors Continued CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS Signals by Pin J No Function Pin No Signal Type Direction Reference J6 Provides power 1 N A SENSE V2 supply s control 424 V sense and reference 2 N A SENSE V2 24 V sense return 3 5 V sense remote sense for 5 V supply SENSE Vi analog input 5 V sense return SENSE V1 Dc outputs disable logic LOW disables dc INHIBIT_PWR outputs digital input Output disable return INHIB RET Ac line fail logic LOW power failed POWER FAIL digital output 8 Line fail return POWER FAIL ET J7 Provides the 1 Vacuum solenoid power VAC PWR to enable 5 Vacuum enable driver VAC EN the pneumatic supplies for the 3 6 9 NOT USED SlideMaker 4 Pressure 1 solenoid power P1 PWR 5 Pressure enable driver P EN 7 Pressure 2 solenoid power P2 PWR 8 Pressure enable driver PEN 48 Receives power 1 5 24 V 24VIN from the power 26 45V 5VIN supply for distribution to the 3 15 V 15AVIN SlideMaker 4 15V 15BVIN 7 Ground 15AVI
223. VE TIMEOUT 7 2 6 BASKET TRACK JAM 7 2 6 Basket Corner Sensor card replacement 4 8 1 BASKET COVER OPEN SENSOR 54 7 2 7 Basket Index card See SEN37 PN 4276985A INDEX m basket index sensor See SEN37 Basket Queue module checks and adjustments 4 25 1 components illustration 2 11 2 description 2 11 1 function 2 1 2 2 11 1 location 2 1 3 removing 4 1 3 replaceable parts illustration 8 2 2 replaceable parts table of part numbers 8 2 3 securing screws location 4 1 4 sensor summary 2 11 3 Basket Transport Interface card component locations illustration A 2 1 connectors table of A 2 1 function 2 11 3 location 2 11 2 replacement 4 8 1 test points table of A 2 1 BD3 error conditions 2 5 15 function 2 5 15 location 3 3 9 Belt Profile Sensor card replacement 4 8 1 biological hazards safety precautions 1 2 1 block diagrams electronic power distribution 2 2 2 electronic power supply overview 2 2 1 processor A 2 4 3 processor B 2 4 4 system control 2 4 1 blood detectors BD3 See BD3 See also fluid detectors BUSY 7 2 2 calibration procedures See procedures CASSETTE CYLINDER SENSORS 7 2 8 CASSETTE EXTEND TIMEOUT 7 2 8 CASSETTE LOCK SENSOR 7 2 8 CASSETTE LOCKED SENSOR 21 7 2 9 CASSETTE NO CASSETTE 7 2 9 CASSETTE NOT LOCKED SENSOR 22 7 2 9 CASSETTE OUTPUT QUEUE FULL 7 2 10 CASSETTE RETRACT TIMEOUT 7 2 10 CASSETTE TRANSFER TIMEOUT 7 2 10 I
224. WER 15V SUPPLY 7 2 34 POWER 24V SUPPLY 7 2 34 POWER PROCESSOR A 7 2 35 POWER PROCESSOR B 7 2 35 power supply function 2 2 3 location 2 2 3 outputs 2 2 4 overview block diagram 2 2 1 voltage tolerances A 1 2 Power Supply Monitor card component locations illustration A 2 6 connectors table of A 2 6 function 2 2 4 LEDs general function 2 2 4 LEDs table of A 2 10 location 2 2 3 replacement 4 8 1 test points 2 2 5 test points table of A 2 10 precautions safety See safety precautions pressure tolerances A 1 1 print position definition 2 7 1 nominal setting A 1 2 setting 4 3 2 PRINTER CRC 7 2 36 PRINTER FAILURE 7 2 36 PRINTER INITIALIZATION 7 2 36 PRINTER NO COMMUNICATION 7 2 36 PRINTER OUT OF LABELS 7 2 36 PRINTER OUT OF RIBBON 7 2 37 PRINTER TEMPERATURE 7 2 37 PRINTER TOP OF FORM 7 2 37 Printer module See Label Printer module printer position See print position procedures 30 psi checking supply and adjusting transducer 4 27 1 Basket Queue module checks and adjustments 4 25 1 Basket Queue module removing 4 1 3 Cassette Input Queue module removing 4 1 4 Cassette Output Queue module removing 4 1 7 PN 4276985A Cassette Transport module removing 4 1 4 circuit cards replacing 4 8 1 Dispense module removing 4 1 8 dispense probe cleaning or replacing 4 14 1 dispense pump adjusting volume 4 7 1 Dryer module removing 4 1 9 encoder replacing 4 2
225. YSTEM SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE Summary The smear processing system comprises six modules that process the smear from retrieval of a clean microscopic slide to collection of a stain ready whole blood smear This section describes the Slide and Smear module The Slide and Smear module Transports and precisely positions the slide at the various locations in the SlideMaker for preparing the slide Makes a wedge blood smear on the slide This section also describes the Smear Transport Interface Card For more information on the smear processing system see the Cassette Transport module Heading 2 6 the Label Printer module Heading 2 8 the Dryer module Heading 2 9 the Slide Elevator module Heading 2 10 and the Basket Queue module Heading 2 11 Description The Slide and Smear module comprises two modules Slide Transport module Smear module The Slide and Smear module spans the area from the Label Printer module to the Dispense module See Figure 2 1 2 Slide Transport Module Function The Slide Transport module uses moving platform called shuttle to transport slide between three positions smear home position for access by the Smear module and the Dryer module The print labeling position for access by the Label Printer module dispense position for access by the Dispense module The shuttle stepper motor M1 and pulley mechanism drive the shuttle along two guide bars See
226. able 2 7 1 Slide and Smear Module Sensors SEN Name Type Input Output No Location Reference Active State Interface Card Connector Plug Pin 1 Servo reverse limit Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J10 J6 7 See Figure 2 7 1 Blocked truck at reverse limit Interface 2 Servo forward limit Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J11 J6 8 See Figure 2 7 1 Blocked truck at forward limit Interface 3 Truck vacuum Vacuum activated switch Smear Transport J12 J6 9 See Figure 2 7 1 Closed vacuum Interface 4 Shuttle vacuum Vacuum activated switch Smear Transport J13 J6 10 See Figure 2 7 1 Closed vacuum Interface 5 Print position Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J14 J6 11 See Figure 2 7 1 Blocked shuttle at print Interface position 6 Smear position Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J15 J6 12 See Figure 2 7 1 Blocked shuttle at smear Interface position 7 Dispense position Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J16 J6 13 See Figure 2 7 1 Blocked shuttle at dispense Interface position 9 Slide transfer retracted Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J18 J6 15 Interface See Figure 2 7 1 Blocked slide transfer mechanism retracted 2 7 8 PN 4276985A Table 2 7 1 Slide and Smear Module Sensors Continued INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE SEN Name Type Input Output No Location Reference Active State Int
227. ad and Display Module 4 1 10 Label Printer Module 4 1 10 Main Fluidics Module 4 1 11 Sample Access and Reservoir Module 4 1 12 Slide and Smear Module 4 1 13 USING THE SLIDEMAKER SERVICE FUNCTIONS 4 2 1 Purpose 4 2 1 Procedure 4 2 1 Dry Cycle Sequence Summary 4 2 6 Slide Pickup Process 4 2 6 Smear Making Process 4 2 6 Slide Ejection Process 4 2 7 Slide Placement Process 4 2 7 HOME PRINTER AND DISPENSE OFFSET SHUTTLE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 4 3 1 Purpose 4 3 1 Setting the Home Offset 4 3 1 Setting the Printer Offset 4 3 2 Purpose 4 3 2 Procedure 4 3 2 Verification 4 3 3 Setting the Dispense Offset 4 3 3 Purpose 4 3 3 Tools Supplies Needed 4 3 3 Procedure 4 3 3 Verification 4 3 5 CONTENTS 4 4 4 5 4 6 4 7 4 8 4 9 4 10 4 12 PICK AND WICK SLIDE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 4 4 1 Purpose 4 4 1 Procedure 4 4 1 Verification 4 4 3 PRINTER ADJUSTMENTS 4 5 1 Purpose 4 5 1 Printer Height above the Slide Adjustment 4 5 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 5 1 Procedure 4 5 1 Label Position in the Y Dimension Adjustment 4 5 3 SLIDE ELEVATOR PLATEN ADJUSTMENTS 4 6 1 Purpose 4 6 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 6 1 Preliminary Platen Checks and Adjustments 4 6 1 Slide Placement Adjustments 4 6 2 Verification 4 6 3 DISPENSE PUMP ADJUSTMENT 4 7 1 Purpose 4 7 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 7 1 Procedure 4 7 1 Verification 4 7 2 CIRCUIT CARD REPLACEMENT 4 8 1 Purpose 4 8 1 Proce
228. age persists Reset the SlideMaker 4 a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative 3 Service Only Reset the pick and wick positions as instructed under Heading 4 4 TRUCK CLEARANCE POSITION Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated When traveling to the clearance position the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Truck is OFF is ON 2 Anysample in a reservoir is smear truck ended at a position greater than 4 wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 51 SERVO CLEARANCE POS Clearance Position A e discarded 0 050 in of the desired position 2 Open the cover NOT FOUND Timeout 9 3 Completed smears are dried The first time this occurs the smear truck A and deposited in a slide basket tries again If it fails on the second attempt WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can 4 The SlideMaker stops all this error is generated contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with mechanical activity Cause unknown care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the slide on the shuttle and remove that slide if it is labeled or has blood on it 4 Check the area below the smear
229. aher 5 PSI Out Of Range Or Not Present 7 2 26 SlideMaher 5V Supply Out Of Tolerance Or Not Present 7 2 32 SlideMaher 10V Supply Out Of Tolerance Or Not Present 7 2 33 SlideMaher 15V Supply Out Of Tolerance Or Not Present 7 2 33 SlideMaher 15V Supply Out Of Tolerance Or Not Present 7 2 34 SlideMaher 24V Supply Out Of Tolerance Or Not Present 7 2 34 SlideMaher 30 PSI Out Of Range Or Not Present 7 2 27 SlideMaher Automatically Made A Slide Using Default Parameters 7 2 2 ideMaker Basket Cover Open Sensor 54 7 2 7 ideMaker Basket Move Position Failure 7 2 5 ideMaker Basket Move Timeout 7 2 6 ideMaher Basket Track Full 7 2 4 ideMaker Basket Transfer Timeout 7 2 6 ideMaker BATTERY BACKED RAM Failure 7 2 13 ideMaher Cassette Lock Sensor Failure 7 2 8 ideMaker Cassette Locked Sensor 21 7 2 9 ideMaker Cassette Not Locked Sensor 22 7 2 9 ideMaker Cassette Output Queue Cylinder Did Not Retract On Time 7 2 10 SlideMaker Cassette Output Queue Full 7 2 10 SlideMaker Cassette Output Queue Is Obstructed Or Sensor Failed 7 2 8 SlideMaker Cassette Transfer Retract Timeout 7 2 10 SlideMaker Cassette Transfer To Output Queue Timeout 7 2 8 SlideMaker Communication Problem 7 2 1 SlideMaker Did Not Respond 7 2 1 SlideMaker Dispense Probe Not Down Sensor 12 7 2 14 SlideMaker Dispense Probe Not Up Sensor 11 7 2 15 SlideMaker Dispense Probe Sensor Failure 7 2 15 SlideMaker Download Successful 7 2 1 SlideMaker Download Unsuc
230. ain biohazardous Basket present front left SEN36 SE e SEN31 SEN32 SEN33 5 4 5 3507 Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module SEN36 failed indicating a corner has and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining slice baskai when doss mat Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides The track belts are misaligned a basket is d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative not actually at the corner BASKET MOVE POSITION Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated The slide basket did not reach the desired Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Basket is OFF is ON 2 Any sample in a reservoir is position after the number of steps required 4 Remove the jammed slide basket 103 BASKET MOVE POS ERROR Move Position Failure processed This could indicate 3 Thelast completed smear is WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can 8 8 transferred to the Dryer module 4 The Dryer module continues to operate until a slide is ready to exit from the module 5 The SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity and the Dryer module heater is turned off The slide basket is jammed The rear belt position SEN31 or the front belt position SEN32 failed contain prepared smears an
231. aining all the captive hardware c Install new cover ensuring all the captive hardware is transferred to the new cover 3 Ifthe diluent and cleaning agent pickup tubes for the GEN S System do not have ports for the SlideMaker reagent lines replace the pickup tubes PN 4276985A 3 2 1 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES UPGRADING THE GENeS SYSTEM 3 2 2 PN 4276985A INSTALLATION PROCEDURES MODIFYING THE GEN S SYSTEM 3 3 MODIFYING THE GENeS SYSTEM Tools Supplies Needed Unpack the Integration Kit PN 6605418 and verify the contents against the packing list For this section you need the following items from the kit Bridge cover PN 1023565 1 2 m 4 ft of green black striped polyurethane tubing PN 3202217 for lengthening tubing from MF13 to QD5 and for connecting SOL116 to VL116 8 cm 3 in of brown striped silicone tubing PN 3213163 for lengthening tubing from CV45 to FT13D Sample Access and Reservoir module without the reservoir rod PN 6805565 One Sample Access and Reservoir module to SlideMaker Interface card cable PN 6028773 One SOL120 to SlideMaker Interface cable PN 6806194 One interface bracket PN 6806095 assembled with One black mini pinch valve PN 6857096 VL116 for retubing the vent chamber 19 e Two fluid detector mounts PN 1023417 Two fluid detectors PN 6805569 and for aspirate line at needle vent One cable clamp PN 6028733 e One pinch valv
232. alarm SENSOR 11 SlideMaker Dispense is OFF is 2 Any sample in a reservoir is not Shuttle to bring a slide to the dispense 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Internal Message No and Code Probe Not Up Sensor B processed position 2 Open the cover 79 DISPENSE PROBE NOT UP 11 e e 3 Completed smears are dried The dispense probe is not up at the correct SER 7 n the sensor did not detect WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can 22 e pro me UP contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with e The dispense probe is stuck care and avoid skin contact The mechanism that lifts the dispense SEEN probe is not receiving sufficient pressure 2 et e The probe up sensor SEN11 failed 5 If the message persists Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative DISPENSE SENSORS Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated The probe up sensor SEN11 and the probe Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Dispense is OFF is ON 2 Any sample a reservoir is not down sensor SEN12 indicate the dispense 4 Wait until the l
233. all Power supply failure or short circuit Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker 15V is OFF is ON mechanical activity A D converter error 1 Turn off the SlideMaker 20 15V SUPPLY FAILURE Supply Out Of ad 2 Open the cover Tolerance Or Not Present Turn Off On SlideMaker WARNING Risk of personal and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 4 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 5 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative PN 4276985A 7 2 33 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 2 10 Power Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION REGOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Sta
234. ally push the upper cassette transfer mechanism back to the retracted 3 Completed smears are dried The upper cassette transfer mechanism position and deposited in a slide basket is jammed 5 Puta full slide cassette in the Cassette Input Queue module 4 The SlideMaker stops e The cylinder CL9 failed 6 Turn on the SlideMaker cassette transfer home sensor SENS 7 If the message persists is blocked or failed a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Call your Coulter Representative CASSETTE TRANSFER TIMEOUT Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated The cylinder in the output cassette transfer Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Cassette is OFF is ON 2 If the smear truck cannot pick mechanism the mechanism that advances 4 wait until the last slide the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 58 TIMEOUT CASSSETTE XFER Output Queue Cylinder up a slide to make a smear the the slide cassettes in the Cassette Output Q SE th 2 Turn off the SlideMaker PUSHER Did Not Retract On sample is not used m SNO ius 07176 3 Remove all the slide cassettes from the Cassette Input Queue and Cassette Output Time Note Unused samples are Sens eg Queue modules disca
235. and Slide Ejector Module See Table 8 2 3 6985032A 8 2 4 PN 4276985A PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Table 8 2 3 Cassette Input Queue Module and Slide Ejector Module See Figure 8 2 3 Item Part Number Description 1 6028749 Cable assembly sensor 38 cm 15 0 in 2 6028832 Cable assembly sensor 27 3 6232900 Cylinder air double acting 1 2 stroke 5 8 bore 4 6232901 Cylinder air double acting 1 3 4 stroke 1 1 16 stroke 5 6028790 Cable assembly sensor 26 6 6706415 PCB Cassette Empty Sensor SEN28 7 7000680 Z axis register S A 8 1024095 Bridge slide pickup 9 1024574 Custom Part finger hammer slide accessible part of X register arm 2527850 Bushing two each 10 6706915 Slide Accessible contains SEN17 and SEN25 6028747 Cable assembly sensor 53 cm 21 0 in 11 6232896 Gylinder air double acting 1 2 stroke 1 2 bore 12 6232836 Manifold w four solenoid valves 13 6232697 Fitting choke pneumatic brown 0 006 orifice 0 063 i d barb to 10 32 thd brass 14 6232698 Fitting choke pneumatic yellow 0 004 orifice 0 063 i d barb to 10 32 thd brass 15 6232696 Fitting choke pneumatic red 0 008 orifice 0 063 i d barb to 10 32 thd brass 16 6232958 Valve solenoid pneumatic 5 way NO spool 100 psi 10 cfm 24 Vdc SOL50 17 6806347 Motor ejector pusher 18 6706743 PCB Slide Ejector Interface 19 6806305 Custom Part arm cassette lockdown left 20 6028747 Cable assembly sensor 53 c
236. anges its source of glass slides as the length of the new slides may be different Figure 4 3 2 Checking the Label Positions in the X Dimension Procedure 7334089A ATTENTION The pick and wick adjustments affect the placement of the slide on the shuttle and therefore can affect the location of the slide in the print position l Before checking the print position verify the pick and wick positions are correct See Heading 4 4 PICK AND WICK SLIDE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS ATTENTION The height of the Label Printer module affects the position of the labels on the slide and should be checked before adjusting the printer offset 2 Ensure the height of the Label Printer module is correct See Printer Height above the Slide Adjustment under Heading 4 5 PRINTER ADJUSTMENTS 3 the SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE and ensure the printer label is located on the slide as shown in Figure 4 3 2 Ifthe label is in the correct location you do not need to adjust the printer offset Go to Verification If the label extends into the smear area or over the end of the slide adjust the printer offset Go to step 4 Return to the SERVICE FUNCTIONS screen 5 Select PRINTER OFFSET MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt CASSETTE SHUTTLE BASKET gt gt DEFINE SHUTTLE REFERENCE POS gt PRINTER OFFSET Note The shuttle moves a slide
237. ar Truck Assembly Adjustments Old Gonfiguration iE H Setscrew 2 al Tilt lever driving nut Tilt lever Lift up setscrew Tilt down truck Tilt setscrew setscrew 7334176B Figure 4 18 3 Smear Truck Assembly Adjustments New Configuration Tilt lever securing Lift up setscrew Setscrew 2 Tilt lever driving nut Tilt lever Smear edge setscrew Smear truck 73341896 Tilt up Pick up setscrew position screw Tilt down setscrew Smear Truck Pickup Tilt and Sensor Position Adjustments 1 Remove the Cassette Output Queue module to access the smear truck See the Cassette Output Queue Module removal procedure under Heading 4 1 4 18 2 PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SMEAR TRUCK ALIGNMENT CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Ensure the SlideMaker is on holding the smear truck in the raised fully horizontal position Check the position of the tilt lever within the tilt lever driving mechanism and verify the gap between the top of the tilt lever and the cylinder body is about 1 mm 1 32 in Refer to Figure 4 18 2 or 4 18 3 Note One millimeter is about the thickness of a glass slide If the distance between the top of the tilt lever and the cylinder body is not correct adjust the position of the tilt lever driving nut a Loosen the setscrew for the tilt lever driv
238. are OUTPUT FILE S THERE IS was not screen information flash memory screens data and B flash NO SCREEN INFORMATION memory messages data from the IN MEMORY Workstation SELF TESTING Normally displayed for about 3 seconds Check the LEDs on the System card If the during the self test then the SlideMaker initializes itself and begins running If this message remains on the screen indefinitely it indicates a problem left three are blinking at the same time ensure the jumpers on J7 System card are set correctly See System Control Card Jumpers under Heading A 2 PN 4276985A 7 4 1 7 TROUBLESHOOTING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ERRORS 7 4 2 PN 4276985A CONTENTS ra 8 PARTS LISTS 8 1 1 8 1 MASTER PARTS LIST 8 1 1 8 2 ILLUSTRATED PARTS 8 2 1 ILLUSTRATIONS 8 2 1 8 2 2 8 2 3 8 2 4 8 2 5 8 2 6 8 2 7 8 2 8 8 2 9 8 2 10 8 2 11 8 2 12 8 2 13 8 2 14 8 2 15 8 2 16 TABLES 8 1 1 8 1 2 8 1 3 8 1 4 8 1 5 8 1 6 8 1 7 8 1 8 8 1 9 8 1 10 8 2 1 8 2 2 8 2 3 8 2 4 8 2 5 8 2 6 8 2 7 8 2 8 8 2 9 8 2 10 8 2 11 8 2 12 8 2 13 PN 4276985A Draft Review Main SlideMaker Modules Illustrated 8 2 1 Basket Queue Module See Table 8 2 2 8 2 2 Cassette Input Queue Module and Slide Ejector Module See Table 8 2 3 8 2 4 Cassette Output Queue Module 2 See Table 8 2 4 8 2 6 Dispense Module See Table 8 2 5 8 2 8 Dryer Module See Table 8 2 6 8 2 10 Main Fluidics See Ta
239. arm REGISTERED SlideMaker Slide is OFF is ON 2 The slide pusher is left slide to the left wall or the slide registered 4 wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Internal Message No and Code Ejector Register de extended sensor SEN25 did not sense the slide at the 2 Open the cover 116 SLIDE NOT X REGISTERED Extend Failure T 3 If the smear truck cannot pick left wall because 3 At the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS UNLOCK CASSETTE to ERROR d up a slide to make a smear the The X register mechanism is jammed unlock the cassette sample is not used The slide is broken and is too short to Note Unused samples are push the flag into the slide registered discarded following reset sensor SEN25 Remove the slide cassette that is in the slide ejector station Manually remove any slides from the slide ejector mechanism Close the cover Reinstall the slide cassette in the Cassette Input Queue module Any further sample in a reservoir is not processed Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket The SlideMaker stops The flag for SEN25 is stuck The Z register arm is not forceful enough to prevent the X register arm from pushing the slide past the sensor flag spring for SEN25 Reset the SlideMaker If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples t
240. ars and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the slide on the shuttle and remove the slide if it is labeled or has blood on it 4 Remove any slides that have fallen or are jamming the shuttle 5 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker 6 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative SHUTTLE VACUUM SENSOR 4 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated Failure to detect vacuum when passing a slide Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Shuttle is OFF is ON 2 sample in a reservoir is not from the smear truck to the shuttle could 4 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 72 SHUTTLE VACUUM Bed Vacuum Failure processed indicate 2 Open the cover FAILURE SENA Sensor 4 3 Completed smears are dried An improperly placed slide or debris on and deposited in a slide basket the shuttle prevents the necessary seal WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can 4 The SlideMaker stops The shuttle vacuum sensor SEN4 is contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with defective care and avo
241. asket WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can 4 SlideMaker stops contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the slide on the shuttle and remove the slide if it is labeled or has blood on it 4 Remove any slides that have fallen or are jamming the shuttle 5 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker 6 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Coulter Representative PN 4276985A 7 2 39 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 2 13 Shuttle Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action SHUTTLE SENSORS Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated More than one shuttle position sensor Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Shuttle is OFF is ON 2 Any sample a reservoir is not printer position sensor SENS dispense 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 71 SHUTTLE POS SENSOR Position Sens
242. assette transfer mechanism 2 the SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE gt DRY CYCLE 3 Do five dry cycles and ensure the O ring in the shuttle makes a complete seal with the slide and the slide is centered on the shuttle as shown in Figure 4 15 6 Figure 4 15 6 Slide Centered on Shuttle Correctly 6985004A 4 Do whole blood cycles and ensure Oninstruments with the old configuration of the smear truck the smear is centered on the slide as shown in Figure 4 15 1 Oninstruments with the new configuration of the smear truck the blood drop and smear are centered on the slide as shown in Figure 4 15 2 5 Ifthe SlideMaker does not meet these criteria align the smear truck as directed under Heading 4 18 SMEAR TRUCK ALIGNMENT CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 4 15 6 PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SLIDE PUSHER BARS AND SHUTTLE BRUSH ADJUSTMENTS 4 16 SLIDE PUSHER BARS AND SHUTTLE BRUSH ADJUSTMENTS Purpose The slide pusher bars transfer the slides from the shuttle to the dryer The shuttle brush is attached to the slide pusher bar mechanism and is used to brush debris off the shuttle Use the slide pusher bars adjustment to ensure the bottom surfaces of the slide pusher bars do not touch the shuttle when transferring a slide to the dryer and that the slide does not contact the conveyer belts during the transfer e Use the s
243. assette Input Queue module has not changed When a slide cassette is needed in the slide ejection station SOL50 is energized extending CL6 CL6 operates the input cassette transfer mechanism which pushes the slide cassettes to the slide ejection station PN 4276985A 2 6 1 2 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM CASSETTE TRANSPORT MODULE Figure 2 6 1 Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector Modules Components Old Configuration Front View Slide Ejector nM Interface card Slide Ejector module Cassette Cassette lockdown arm Input Queue module 7334076B Slide iniit usher cassette SEN26 transfer mechanism SEN28 Register X arm CL11 Z button 25 73 X CEN 7334067B 26 2 4276985A INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION 2 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM CASSETTE TRANSPORT MODULE Figure 2 6 3 Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector Modules Components New Configuration Front View Slide Ejector m Interface card module Q p gEN20 SEN17 SEN25 ae Cassette lifter Cassette Ke lockdown arm nput Queue EM module S GL14 oo 2 gt 50148 50149 50150 Figure 2 6 4 Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector Modules Components New Configuration Rear View 7334196C SEN23 Slide SEN24 pusher Input cassette transfer mechan
244. assette Output Queue module 9 Verify the shuttle brush is operating correctly Go to Verification Verification 1 On the SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE 2 Do five dry cycles and ensure the slide pusher bars and shuttle brush are working correctly 4 16 3 PN 4276985A SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES SLIDE PUSHER BARS AND SHUTTLE BRUSH ADJUSTMENTS 4 16 4 PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SLIDE STRIPPER PLATE ADJUSTMENT 4 17 SLIDE STRIPPER PLATE ADJUSTMENT PN 4276985A Purpose The slide stripper plate strips the slide off the slide pusher bars Use the slide stripper plate adjustment to ensure that when the slide pusher bars transfer a slide from the shuttle to the dryer the slide Procedure 1 2 3 5 b C d e f Is removed from the pusher bars by the stripper plate Is deposited on the conveyer belts straight not at an angle Remains on the conveyer belts It is not pulled back onto the shuttle Remove the Cassette Output Queue module to access the slide stripper plate See the Cassette Output Queue Module removal procedure under Heading 4 1 On the SlideMaker screen select SOLENOID TEST MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt SOLENOID TEST De energize SOL44 to disable the shuttle vacuum Energize 50141 The slide pusher bars extend pushing the slide from the shuttle to the dryer
245. ast slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 81 DISPENSE PROBE SENSOR Probe Sensor Failure processed probe is both up and down at the same time off the SlideMaker and open the cover FAILURE 3 Completed smears are dried because and deposited in a slide basket e SEN11 or SEN12 is blocked WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can 4 SlideMaker stops e SEN11 or SEN12 failed contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Ifaslide is on the shuttle or has fallen remove the slide 4 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve if possible 5 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 6 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GEN S System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative PN 4276985A 7 2 15 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 2 6 Dryer Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION REGOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action DRYER EXTEND SENSOR 10 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated The slide pusher bars the mechanism
246. atically monitors many of its activities and conditions tries to recover when the system does not respond as expected and generates message to alert the operator when it is unable to recover from the error condition For most error conditions message is displayed on both the SlideMaker screen and at the Workstation Any messages that are logged at the Workstation appear in the following format date time instrument name operator name message The tables under Heading 7 2 describe the SlideMaker error messages The information in these tables is based on revision N of the GEN S System Messages PN 0300120 About the Tables in Heading 7 2 TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES The SlideMaker messages are divided into tables by category and within each table are arranged alphabetically by SlideMaker message Any message that does not fall into one of the following thirteen categories is in Table 7 2 1 Miscellaneous System Messages Categories Tables Basket Error Messages Table 7 2 2 Cassette Error Messages Table 7 2 3 Communication Error Messages Table 7 2 4 Dispense Error Messages Table 7 2 5 Dryer Error Messages Table 7 2 6 Ejector Error Messages Table 7 2 7 Fluidics Error Messages Table 7 2 8 Pneumatics Error Messages Table 7 2 9 Power Error Messages Table 7 2 10 Printer Error Messages Table 7 2 11 Reagent Error Messages Table 7 2 12 Shuttle Error Messages Table 7 2 13 Truck Error Messages Table 7 2 14 For each message these tabl
247. ble 8 2 7 8 2 12 Rear Compartment See Table 8 2 8 8 2 14 Rear Door See Table 8 2 9 8 2 16 Sample Access and Reservoir Module See Table 8 2 10 8 2 18 Slide Elevator Module See Table 8 2 11 8 2 20 Slide and Smear Module See Table 8 2 12 8 2 22 Upper Cassette Transfer Mechanism and Encoder See Table 8 2 13 8 2 24 Dispense Probe Mechanism and Rinse Block See Table 8 2 14 8 2 25 Smear Truck Assembly See Table 8 2 15 8 2 26 Chokes and Fittings See Table 8 2 16 8 2 27 Common Categories Used in Master Parts List 8 1 1 Master Parts List and B 8 1 2 Master Parts List C 8 1 3 Master Parts List D through E 8 1 6 Master Parts List G through L 8 1 8 Master Parts List M 8 1 9 Master Parts List N through 8 1 10 Master Parts List R and S 8 1 11 Master Parts List T and U 8 1 12 Master Parts List V through Z 8 1 14 SlideMaker Modules and Components Illustrated but Not Referenced in Figure 8 2 1 8 2 1 Basket Queue Module See Figure 8 2 2 8 2 3 Cassette Input Queue Module and Slide Ejector Module See Figure 8 2 3 8 2 5 Cassette Output Queue Module See Figure 8 2 4 8 2 7 Dispense Module See Figure 8 2 5 8 2 9 Dryer Module See Figure 8 2 6 8 2 11 Main Fluidics Module See Figure 8 2 7 8 2 13 Rear Compartment See Figure 8 2 8 8 2 15 Rear Door See Figure 8 2 9 8 2 17 Sample Access and Reservoir Module See Figure 8 2 10 8 2 19 Slide Elevator Module See Figure
248. both polarities of the encoder Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Truck is OFF is ON mechanical activity are tried in an effort to find the index position 4 Reset the SlideMaker 43 SERVO INDEX POS NOT Index Position Not This erroris generated i trying bothypolarities I5 T the message persists FOUND EE mn of the encoder does not find the index T ff the SlideMak SlideMaker AA position possibly indicating a Uro eo Ce arer If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF resume GENeS System operation encoder failed er EIER Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List The servo motor failed 1 C Call your Coulter Representative TRUCK INITIALIZATION Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours The SlideMaker stops all When initializing the servo three successive Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Truck is OFF is ON mechanical activity attempts were made to perform a hardware 4 Reset the SlideMaker 48 SERVO RESET ERROR Initialization Failure and software initialization of the servo 2 If the message persists controller chip and all three attempts failed Thi arsen er a Turn off the SlideMaker EAT b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Call your Coulte
249. bution 4 6854732 Chamber plastic 5 6232839 Valve solenoid waste 6 1007924 Manifold 5 psi CP 7 1006763 Manifold CP MF7 8 6232847 Regulator and flow meter pressure 1 10 psi miniature 9 6232825 Chamber vacuum waste S A PN 4276985A 8 2 15 8 de E RD Ep At Ay ES tc 7 amp Figure 8 2 9 Rear Door See Table 8 2 9 am PN 4276985A 8 2 16 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Table 8 2 9 Rear Door See Figure 8 2 9 Item Part Number Description 1 6706561 PCB Power Supply Monitor 2 6805671 Cable harness Pneumatic Monitor cards S A 3 6232660 Fitting Luer male to 0 094 i d hose barb polypropylene 4 6232664 Fitting Luer male lock ring green nylon 5 6706511 PCB Pneumatic Monitor 30 PSI 6 6232665 Fitting Luer male lock ring red nylon 7 6706512 PCB Pneumatic Monitor 6 PSI 8 6232662 Fitting Luer male lock ring yellow nylon 9 6706515 PCB Pneumatic Monitor Vacuum 10 6232663 Fitting Luer male lock ring blue nylon 11 6706514 PCB Pneumatic Monitor 17 5 in Hg 12 6232666 Fitting Luer male lock ring black nylon 13 6706513 PCB Pneumatic Monitor 6 5 in Hg 14 2852019 Hardware latch concealed 3 Ib pull up 1 9 x 1 3 in ABS black 15 6232844 Valve solenoid pressure enable 3 way NG 24 Vdc 16 6232644 Fitting quick disconnect internal connector panel 0 125 hose barb 17 6232845 Valve
250. cation Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action EJECTOR REGISTER X RETRACT Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated The register X cylinder did not retract or did Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm ERROR SlideMaker Slide is OFF is ON 2 The slide pusher is retracted not retract far enough to engage the register Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Internal Message No and Ejector Register 3 If the smear truck cannot pick X cleared sensor SEN17 or SEN17 didnot Open the cover Code Retract Failure up slide to make a smear the detect the retraction This could indicate 3 At the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS UNLOCK CASSETTE to 112 REGISTER X sample is not used register mechanism is jammed or unlock the cassette RETRACT ERROR Note Unused samples are binding 4 Remove the slide cassette that is in the slide ejector station discarded following reset Register X cleared sensor SEN17 5 Manually remove any slides from the slide ejector mechanism 4 Any further sample in a RUSSE 6 Close the cover reservoir is not processed 7 Reinstall the slide cassette in the Cassette Input Queue module 5 Completed smears are dried 8 Reset the SlideMaker and deposited in a slide basket 9 Ifth
251. cations illustration A 2 15 connectors 2 4 5 connectors table of A 2 15 function 2 4 1 hold down bracket and card guide locations 4 8 3 jumper settings A 2 15 jumpers general function 2 4 5 LEDs table of A 2 16 location 2 2 3 processor A block diagram 2 4 3 processor B block diagram 2 4 4 replacement 4 8 1 reset function 2 4 6 test points general function 2 4 5 test points table of A 2 16 use of microprocessors processor A and processor B 2 4 2 PN 4276985A system control system block diagram 2 4 1 function 2 1 1 2 4 1 Keypad and Display module 2 4 5 System Control card 2 4 1 system reset See reset system verification procedure 5 1 1 systems electronic power See electronic power system fluidic See fluidic system pneumatic power system and reagent handling system sample acquisition See sample acquisition system smear processing See smear processing system system control See system control system T tanks reagent See reagent tank TK1 vacuum accumulator See vacuum accumulator tank TK3 Temperature Sensor card function 2 9 2 location 2 9 1 replacement 4 8 1 temperature sensors function A 4 8 voltage and current requirements A 4 8 test points locations and functions See specific circuit card This Is Waning Only Slide Entered The Dryer Area And Has Not Made It Out Of The Dryer 7 2 3 TK1 See reagent tank TK1 TK3 See vacuum accumulator tank TK3 trademarks use
252. ccessing 4 1 1 PN 4276985A INDEX SlideMaker securing to the Diluter 3 4 4 SlideMaker service functions accessing and using 4 2 1 SlideMaker service functions entering the service password 4 2 1 SlideMaker installing 3 1 1 SlideMaker leveling 3 4 4 SlideMaker powering down 4 1 1 SlideMaker shutting down for more than 48 hours 4 13 1 SlideMaker shutting down for transport 4 13 1 smear truck and shuttle guide rods cleaning 4 19 1 smear truck O ring replacing 4 20 1 smear truck checking and adjusting alignment 4 18 2 smear truck setting the pick and wick positions 4 4 1 software installation using a laptop computer 4 10 1 system performance verifying 5 1 1 upper cassette transfer mechanism removing 4 1 5 Z axis register subassembly replacing components 4 22 1 pulsed infrared reflective sensors function A 4 8 voltage and current requirements A 4 8 pumps dispense See dispense pump DP1 dispense pump DP2 R RBI See rinse block RB1 REAGENT OUT OF DILUENT 7 2 38 REAGENT REAGENT TANK NOT FULL 7 2 38 REAGENT WASTE FULL 7 2 38 reagent handling system function 2 3 1 reagent acquisition 2 3 6 reagent distribution 2 3 6 vacuum accumulator tank TK3 2 3 4 waste collection 2 3 6 reagent tank TK1 function 2 3 6 location 2 3 3 rear motor M4 location 2 11 2 reference designators used in manual ABBREVIATIONS 1 INDEX 9 INDEX reflective infrared sensors
253. ceptable Blood Drop and Smear Placement 4 15 1 4 15 3 Verifying the Position of the Slide Pusher in the Slide Ejector Module Old Configuration 4 15 2 4 15 4 Verifying the Position of the Slide Pusher in the Slide Ejector Module New Configuration 4 15 2 PN 4276985A 4 v CONTENTS 4 vi 4 15 5 4 15 6 4 16 1 4 17 1 4 18 1 4 18 2 4 18 3 4 18 4 4 18 5 4 18 6 4 20 1 4 21 1 4 21 2 4 21 3 4 22 1 4 23 1 4 24 1 4 24 2 4 24 3 4 25 1 4 25 2 4 25 3 4 26 1 4 27 1 TABLES 4 2 1 4 2 2 4 2 3 4 2 4 4 2 5 4 2 6 4 2 7 4 2 8 4 8 1 Loosening the Slide Fjector Module 4 15 4 Slide Centered on Shuttle Correctly 4 15 6 Slide Pusher Bars and Shuttle Brush Adjustments 4 16 1 Slide Stripper Plate and Screws 4 17 2 Gear for Manually Moving the Smear Truck 4 18 1 Smear Truck Assembly Adjustments Old Configuration 4 18 2 Smear Truck Assembly Adjustments New Configuration 4 18 2 Truck Lift Sensor Locking Screws 4 18 5 Checking the Smears 4 18 6 Checking the Smear Edge Setscrew Setting 4 18 6 Tilt Locking Lever Location and Locking Screw Assembly 4 20 1 Label Printer Module Front and Left Side Views 4 21 1 Label Printer Module Securing Screws 4 21 2 Label Printer Module Rear View with Cover Removed 4 21 3 Register Z Assembly Components 4 22 1 SEN46 with Bracket and Flag Detail 4 23 2 Encoder Configuration at Shipment 4 24 1 Positioning the Lead Screw for Encoder Replacement 4 24 2 Locke
254. cessful 7 2 1 51 Sl 51 51 51 51 51 51 51 51 4276985 ideMaker Dryer Temperature Too High 7 2 16 ideMaker Elevator Platen Timeout 7 2 19 ideMaker Elevator Sensors Failure 7 2 18 ideMaher FLASH MEMORY Communication Failure 7 2 11 SlideMaher Fluid Detector 1 Failure 7 2 24 SlideMaher Fluid Detector 2 Failure 7 2 24 SlideMaher Fluid Detector 3 Failure 7 2 24 SlideMaher Fluid Detector 4 Failure 7 2 25 SlideMaher Fluid Detector 5 Failure 7 2 25 SI 51 51 51 c c S S S ideMaker Fluid Detector 6 Failure 7 2 25 ideMaker Fluid Detector 7 Failure 7 2 25 ideMaker Fluid Detector 8 Failure 7 2 25 ideMaher Fluid Detector Calibration Is Required 7 2 24 SlideMaher High Vacuum Out Of Tolerance Or Not Present 7 2 30 SlideMaher Incomplete Aspiration 7 2 14 SlideMaker Inter Processor Communication Failure 7 2 12 SlideMaher Is BUSY 7 2 2 SlideMaher Label Printer Communication Lost CRC Check 7 2 36 SlideMaher Label Printer Failure 7 2 36 SlideMaker Label Printer Initialization Failure 7 2 36 SlideMaker Label Printer Out Of Labels 7 2 36 SlideMaker Label Printer Out Of Ribbon 7 2 37 SlideMaher Label Printer Temperature Exceeded 7 2 37 SlideMaher Label Printer Top Of Form Not Detected 7 2 37 SlideMaher Low Vacuum Out Of Range Or Not Present 7 2 28 7 2 29 SlideMaker Main Cover Open Sensor 53 7 2 2 SlideMaker messages tables of 7 2 1 See also individual messages SlideMa
255. ch push button 0 5 A at 250 Vac green LED 1 A at 30 Vdc 5120239 Switch push button 0 5 A at 250 Vac red LED 1 A at 30 Vdc 5104100 Switch rocker dpst 16 A at 250 Vac lighted green neon 5105001 8 2 9 23 Switch vacuum pressure high vacuum 5115016 8 2 12 2 PN 4276985A 8 1 11 8 PARTS LISTS MASTER PARTS LIST Table 8 1 9 Master Parts List T and U Description Part Number Figure Item Tray vacuum formed left CP 1023608 Tray vacuum formed right 1023609 Trim decorative PVG black 3202044 Truck smear assembly 6806362 8 2 15 Truck smear with ball bearings S A 1024596 8 2 15 9 Tubing collar silicone 1023662 Tubing flex coiled truck CP 1024310 8 2 12 7 8 2 15 1 Tubing polyurethane 0 062 i d 3213063 Tubing polyurethane 0 082 i d 3202037 Tubing polyurethane 0 082 i d blue stripe 3202209 Tubing polyurethane 0 082 i d clear 3202036 Tubing polyurethane 0 082 i d green stripe 3202208 Tubing polyurethane 0 082 i d green black stripe 3202217 Tubing polyurethane 0 082 i d grey stripe 3202211 Tubing polyurethane 0 082 i d grey black stripe 3202244 Tubing polyurethane 0 082 i d purple stripe 3202210 Tubing polyurethane 0 082 i d red stripe 3202205 Tubing polyurethane 0 082 i d red black stripe 3202214 Tubing polyurethane 0 082 i d yellow stripe 3202207 Tubing polyurethane 0 082 i d yellow black stripe 3202216 Tubing p
256. ches full temperature and completely dries the slides 5 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears can contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative 7 2 16 7 2 16 PN 4276985A TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES 7 Table 7 2 6 Dryer Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION REGOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action DRYER NO SLIDE IN BASKET Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated The gripper detected a slide when the slide Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Slide Fell is OFF is ON 2 sample in a reservoiris exited the Dryer module but neither the 105 NO SLIDE IN BASKET From Platen D processed basket index sensor SEN37 nor the vertical WARNING Risk o
257. ches full temperature and completely dries the slides 6 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears can contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative PN 4276985A 7 2 17 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 2 6 Dryer Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action DRYER PLATEN SENSORS Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated The platen elevator up sensor SEN44 or the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Elevator is OFF is ON 2 Anysampleinareservoiris platen elevator down sensor 5 45 indicate 1 Open the cover 97 SLIDE ELEVATOR SENSORS Sensors Failure processed that the elevator is both at its high point and FAILURE 3 The last comple
258. clude but it is not limited to protective eyewear gloves and suitable laboratory attire when operating or maintaining this or any other automated laboratory analyzer This Service Manual contains confidential information of Beckman Coulter Inc and its receipt or possession does not convey any rights to reproduce disclose its contents or to manufacture use or sell anything it may describe Reproduction disclosure or use without specific written authorization of Beckman Coulter Inc is strictly forbidden Copyright Beckman Coulter Inc 2000 All rights reserved 8 00 Released by CN 030150 0685 Software Version SlideMaker 16 5 Workstation This document applies to the latest software listed and higher versions When subsequent software version affects the information in this document the changes will be included on minor revision change pages or summarized on Notice of Information Update form and will be released by service memo PN 4276985A iii REVISION STATUS iv PN 4276985A PN 4276985A LEGAL NOTICES REVISION STATUS iii 1 2 INTRODUCTION 1 1 1 l l 1 2 MANUAL DESCRIPTION 1 1 1 Scope 1 1 1 Intended Audience 1 1 1 Organization 1 1 2 Numbering Format 1 1 3 Special Headings 1 1 3 Warning 1 1 3 Caution 1 1 3 Important 1 1 3 Attention 1 1 3 Note 1 1 3 Conventions 1 1 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 2 1 Electronic 1 2 1 Biological 1 2 1 Troubleshooting 1 2 2 INSTRUME
259. coder base 6 Disconnect the cable from the rear of the encoder 4 24 2 PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ENCODER REPLACEMENT Installation 1 007 1 ONS If an encoder base was shipped with the new encoder remove the base from the body and discard the base If you removed the Allen wrench from the new encoder reinstall it Insert the Allen wrench through the new encoders access hole for the collar setscrew and ensure it engages with the setscrew Holding the Allen wrench in place carefully install the encoder body onto the encoder base Ensure the mark on the lead screw is still aligned with the etched line on the lead screw mounting frame Tighten the collar setscrew securing the encoder to the lead screw Remove the Allen wrench from the encoder Turn the encoder to the locked position Refer to Figure 4 24 3 Connect the cable to the rear of the encoder Reinstall the Slide Ejector module and the Label Printer module Verification 1 PN 4276985 Power up the SlideMaker and verify the SlideMaker resets without generating any truck position errors On the SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE gt gt DRY CYCLE Do five dry cycles and ensure no truck position errors occur 4 24 3 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES ENCODER REPLAGEMENT 4 24 4 PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES BASKET QUEUE MODULE CHECKS AND ADJU
260. connect the cable to J9 18 Using the hardware provided install the housing interface bracket on the left side of the Diluter See Figure 3 3 15 Figure 3 3 15 Installing the Housing Interface Bracket Housing interface lt bracket 7334110A PN 4276985A 3 3 9 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES MODIFYING THE GEN S SYSTEM 3 3 10 PN 4276985A INSTALLATION PROCEDURES UNPACKING AND CONNECTING THE SLIDEMAKER 3 4 UNPACKING AND CONNECTING THE SLIDEMAKER Tools Supplies Needed From the Integration Kit PN 6605418 you need these components for this section m DDIDLDLUCUDILIU One guide interface bracket PN 6806036 One system interconnect cable PN 6028728 One clamp interface bracket PN 6806037 Level PN 2523155 Main Fluidics module cover PN 1023913 One reservoir rod assembly PN 6806096 Four plastic collars PN 1023662 Four small male plugs PN 6232883 for connecting diluent cleaning agent and pneumatic input lines One large male plug PN 6232882 for connecting for waste output line Shielded diluent line PN 6806193 Shielded cleaning agent line PN 6806195 Shielded waste line PN 6806197 One T fitting 0 250 o d PN 6232584 for interconnecting SlideMaker and GEN S System waste line 2 1 m 7 ft of polyurethane tubing 0 114 i d PN 3202039 pressure vacuum input lines to SlideMaker Two T fittings 0 125 i d white PN 6216354 for interconnecting SlideMaker and GEN
261. contamination Some slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Unfasten the captive screws securing the upper rear wall of the Basket Queue module and remove the wall as shown in Figure 4 1 4 4 Unfasten the captive screws securing the upper cassette transfer mechanism and set the mechanism aside See Figure 4 1 5 Note After you reinstall the upper cassette transfer mechanism ensure the back of the slide cassette does not contact the arm of the upper cassette transfer mechanism Figure 4 1 5 Captive Screws Securing the Upper Cassette Transfer Mechanism 7334103B PN 4276985A 4 1 5 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER 5 Depending on the configuration of the Slide Ejector module loosen the setscrews or unfasten the captive screws securing the Slide Ejector module See Figure 4 1 6 6 Remove the screws securing the front of the Cassette Input Queue module and unfasten the captive screws securing the Cassette Output Queue module See Figure 4 1 6 Figure 4 1 6 Screws Securing the Cassette Transport Module Disconnect the cables and tubings attached to the Cassette Transport module Remove the Cassette Transport module from the SlideMaker To remove the Cassette Output Queue module from the Cassette Transport module a the output queue support Figure 4 1 7 push back the clip securing
262. creen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code the dryer exit sensor SEN49 detected its 98 NO SLIDE ON PLATEN SlideMaker Platen No is OFF Slide e is ON 2 Any sample in a reservoir is not processed 3 Thelast completed smear is transferred to the Dryer module 4 The SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity and the Dryer module heater is turned off trailing edge and when the gripper overextended sensor SEN46 detected it was not present on the platen slide did not fall on the platen The gripper overextended sensor SEN46 is blocked The gripper overextended sensor SEN46 failed Note If SEN46 is blocked or defective the slide could be stuck on the platen 1 Open the cover WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears can contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 2 Remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place the slides in a basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides 3 Check the gripper overextended sensor SEN46 for blockage 4 Ifthe platen is empty check the area below the platen and in the rear track of the Basket Queue module for a fallen slide Retrieve and place the fallen slide in a slide basket for staining 5 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker Note Depending on how long the dryer was off there may be a delay before the dryer rea
263. ct the Sample and Access and Reservoir module to SlideMaker Interface card cable a Connect the 10 pin ribbon cable the Sample Access and Reservoir module to SlideMaker Interface card cable connector P6 to JI MF6 on the Sample Access and Reservoir module See Figure 3 3 3 b Route the ribbon cable to the left around MF4 between QD4 and the left body of the Diluter and through the slot at the left bottom of the Diluter c Connect the other end of the ribbon cable connector P17 to J17 on the SlideMaker Interface card See Figure 3 3 3 d Route the cable from SOL120 Figure 3 3 3 to the left around MF4 between QD4 and the left body of the Diluter and through the slot at the left bottom of the Diluter e Connect the cable from SOL120 to J19 on the SlideMaker Interface card See Figure 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES MODIFYING THE GEN S SYSTEM 3 3 4 SlideMaker Figure 3 3 3 Installing the Sample Access and Reservoir Module to SlideMaker Interface Card Cables 2 Connect cable to J17 Sample Access and Reservoir Connect QD4 module cable to J1 WS 13 Connect cable to J19 Slot on rear of panel MF4 501120 7334020 8 Remove the tubing from the top of MF13 and replace the tubing with the green striped tubing from MF6 port 1 in the Sample Access and Reservoir module See Figure 3 3 4 Figure 3 3 4 Connecting MF6 in the Sample Access and Reservoir Module to MF13 Sample Access a
264. cted under Heading 4 4 PICK AND WICK SLIDE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS Ifthe problems pertain to the alignment of the slide with the slide basket adjust the platen as instructed under Heading 4 6 SLIDE ELEVATOR PLATEN ADJUSTMENTS PN 4276985A 5 1 1 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES SYSTEM VERIFICATION PROCEDURE 4 Doa Shutdown cycle MAIN MENU gt ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt gt ROUTINE FLUIDICS gt gt RUN SHUT DOWN to prime the cleaning agent line 5 Doa Startup cycle MAIN MENU ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt gt ROUTINE FLUIDICS RUN START UP to replace the cleaning agent in the SlideMaker with diluent Calibrate the fluid detectors as instructed under Heading 4 9 Cycle whole blood specimens with SlideMaker smears requested through the GEN S System using any test mode a As the blood samples are processed ensure 1 The Sample Access and Reservoir module aspirates transfers mixes and dispenses the blood samples from both reservoirs correctly 2 The slides exiting the Dryer module are not chipped at the corners or on the edges b Using the Smear Template analyze the macroscopic quality of the smears on the slides exiting the Dryer module 1 Compare the length of each smear to the measured lines on the Smear Template and ensure the end of the smear is between 1 50 in and 2 25 in See Figure 5 1 1a Note This smear length criterion is only applicable when the smear definition settings MAIN MENU gt gt SPECIAL FUNCTIONS gt DEFIN
265. d and Unlocked Positions of the Encoder 4 24 2 Movement of the Profiles Basket Pushers through the Belt Position Sensors 4 25 2 Basket Queue Module Bottom View Pulley Motor and Coupling Adjustments 4 25 3 Centering the Belt on the Motor Pulley 4 25 3 Removing SEN37 4 26 1 Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 PSI Card Transducer Adjustment 4 27 2 SlideMaker SERVICE FUNCTIONS Options 4 2 1 SlideMaker CASSETTE SHUTTLE BASKET Options 4 2 2 SlideMaker SERVO SYSTEM Options 4 2 3 SlideMaker PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE Options 4 2 3 SlideMaker MONITOR ADJUST FLUID DETECTORS Options 4 2 4 SlideMaker BASKET TEST Options 4 2 4 SlideMaker DEFINE SHUTTLE REFERENCE POS Options 4 2 5 SlideMaker DEFINE SERVO OFFSETS Options 4 2 5 Accessing the SlideMaker Circuit Cards 4 8 1 PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES 4 1 GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER General l Review and heed the general safety warnings and cautions listed under Heading 1 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 Ensure there is adequate space to work and to access the instrument components safely Remember that most of the modules can be removed from the SlideMaker to more easily access the components Refer to Accessing and Removing the SlideMaker Modules in this section 3 Before disconnecting or reconnecting the cables on any electronic components including solenoid valves power down that is turn off the main power switch on the rear of the SlideMaker and
266. d in manual list follows index troubleshooting servo system 7 3 1 Slide and Smear module alignment problems 7 3 1 smear quality 7 3 1 using the error message table 7 1 1 TRUCK CALIBRATE 7 2 41 TRUCK CLEARANCE POSITION 7 2 41 TRUCK FORWARD SENSOR 2 7 2 42 TRUCK INDEX NOT FOUND 7 2 42 TRUCK INITIALIZATION 7 2 42 TRUCK INVALID COMMAND 7 2 42 PN 4276985A INDEX TRUCK LIMIT SENSOR 7 2 43 TRUCK NOT DOWN ERROR 7 2 41 TRUCK NOT UP ERROR 7 2 43 TRUCK PICK POSITION 7 2 43 TRUCK PLACEMENT POSITION 7 2 44 TRUCK POSITION SENSORS 58 59 60 7 2 44 TRUCK REVERSE SENSOR 1 7 2 45 TRUCK SENSOR ERROR 7 2 45 TRUCK TIMEOUT 7 2 45 TRUCK VACUUM SENSOR 3 7 2 46 TRUCK WICK POSITION 7 2 46 truck See smear truck U Unknown Error Code Received From SlideMaker Error Code 7 2 1 upper cassette transfer mechanism components illustration 2 6 5 function 2 6 5 location 2 6 5 removing 4 1 5 replaceable parts illustration 8 2 24 replaceable parts table of part numbers 8 2 24 securing captive screws location 4 1 5 V vacuum tolerances A 1 1 vacuum accumulator tank TK3 function 2 3 4 location 2 3 1 vacuum activated switch sensors function A 4 8 vacuum high function 2 3 4 vacuum reservoir See vacuum accumulator tank TK3 vacuum activated switch sensors voltage and current requirements A 4 8 valves pinch deactivator clip locations 3 4 4 pneumatic enable See 30 p
267. d or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 2 Open the cover and inspect the area under the smear truck for a fallen slide and retrieve if possible 3 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker 4 fthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative PN 4276985A TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 2 2 Basket Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION REGOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action BASKET MOVE TIMEOUT Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours No new samples are aspirated The slide basket exceeded the maximum time Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Basket is OFF is ON Any sample reservoiris allotted to finish its motion This could 1 Inspect both tracks in the Basket Queue module for obstructions 102 TIMEOUT BASKET MOVE Move Timeo
268. d the Slide Elevator module Use the SEN46 Flag Replacement procedure to replace a broken flag SEN46 Alignment Procedure 1 SlideMaker screen select SOLENOID TEST MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt SOLENOID TEST De energize SOL60 to close the gripper on the platen Select SENSOR STATUS MAIN MENU gt SPECIAL FUNCTIONS SENSOR STATUS Verify SEN46 is inactive If the sensor is active the flag is out of the sensor and the sensor needs to be adjusted Go to step 9 Carefully place a glass slide on the platen ensuring the gripper secures the slide Verify SEN46 is active If the sensor is inactive the flag is still in the sensor and the sensor needs to be adjusted Go to step 9 7 Select SOLENOID TEST MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt SOLENOID TEST and energize SOL60 to open the gripper 8 Select SENSOR STATUS MAIN MENU SPECIAL FUNCTIONS SENSOR STATUS and verify SEN46 is still active If it is SEN46 does not require adjustment 9 To adjust SEN46 a Remove the Cassette Output Queue module to access the gripper overextended sensor SEN46 See the Cassette Output Queue Module removal procedure under Heading 4 1 b Slide back the dryer exit sensor SEN49 to access the bracket for SEN46 See Figure 4 25 1 c Loosen the two cross head screws securing the SEN46 bracket to the Dryer module See Figure 4 23 1 d Move the SEN46 bracket until the sensors flag just contacts the grippe
269. d the functions of the components Notice that valves are always assigned the same number as the solenoid used to activate them Use the figures referenced in Table A 3 1 to locate the solenoids and the components activated by the solenoids To test a solenoid use the Solenoid Test screen MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS SOLENOID TEST For details about the Solenoid Test screen refer to Table 4 2 1 CAUTION Risk of damage to driver circuitry Connecting or disconnecting a solenoid while the power is ON can damage the driver circuitry Power down the SlideMaker before connecting or disconnecting a solenoid If you need to disconnect the solenoid to check it further or to replace it always power down the SlideMaker first Note Early SlideMakers have black bodied solenoids which WILL damage the solenoid drivers on the System Control card if they are disconnected with the SlideMaker power on Table A 3 1 Solenoid Functions SOL Solenoid Name No Location Reference Components Activated Location Reference Components Function Res1 1st Tee Isol See Figure 2 5 2 VL1 See Figure 2 5 1 Closes line on first T fitting in RES1 FT4 port 1 2 Res2 1st Tee Isol VL2 Closes line on first T fitting in RES2 FT3 port 1 See Figure 2 5 2 See Figure 2 5 1 3 Res1 Isol VL3A Closes blood transport line to isolate sample in See Figure 2 5 2 See Figure 2 5 1 REST VL3B See Figure 2 5 2 4 Res2
270. de cassette After the cassette unlocked sensor SEN22 senses the slide cassette is unlocked SOL55 is de energized extending CL14 CL14 lifts the empty slide cassette into position for transfer to the Cassette Output Queue module Upper Cassette Transfer Mechanism The upper cassette transfer mechanism moves the empty slide cassettes from the Cassette Input Queue module to the Cassette Output Queue module While the upper cassette transfer mechanism is functionally part of the Cassette Transport module it is physically part of the Slide and Smear module Refer to Figure 2 6 5 Figure 2 6 5 Upper Cassette Transfer Mechanism Components cassette transfer SEN30 mechanism 7334075B PN 4276985A 2 6 5 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM CASSETTE TRANSPORT MODULE Before the upper cassette transfer assembly moves a slide cassette the output cassette transfer mechanism is moved to the rear of the Cassette Output Queue module positioning the output transfer cassette mechanism behind the incoming slide cassette see Cassette Output Queue Module After the Cassette Output Queue module is prepared to accept the slide cassette SOL45 is energized extending CL9 CL9 operates the upper cassette transfer mechanism which pushes the slide cassette from the Cassette Input Queue module to the Cassette Output Queue module The cassette transit sensor SEN30 senses when the slide cassette reaches the Cassette Output Queue module CL9
271. deMaker For any other physical specifications refer to the Reference section of the SlideMaker User s Manual or the Online Help System PN 4276985A INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION 2 INTRODUCTION TO THE GEN S SM SLIDEMAKER Figure 2 1 1 SlideMaker Modules Not Under the SlideMaker Cover Sample Access and Reservoir Keypad and Display module 7334080A Label Printer module Slide Transport module Main Fluidics Slide module Ejector module Smear module Gassette Input Queue module gt Basket Queue module Cassette Dispense Output Queue c module module Dryer Slide Elevator module module 7334114A Performance Specifications and Characteristics See Appendix A Quick Reference Information for the performance specifications needed to service the SlideMaker For any other performance specifications or performance characteristics refer to the Reference section of the Users Manual or the Online Help System PN 4276985A 2 1 3 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION INTRODUCTION TO THE GEN S SM SLIDEMAKER Leakage Current Specifications Coulter instruments are evaluated and approved to Underwriters Laboratories Standard 1262 Laboratory Equipment Testing was performed by Electrical Testing Laboratories ETL Leakage current is tested per Section 6 7 EXCEPTION Equipment required to have primary circuit filtering to meet Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC regu
272. deMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action BASKET ALL BASKETS FULL Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop N A 1 No new samples are aspirated After a slide is deposited in a slide basket the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker No Empty is OFF is ON Anysampleinareservoiris Slide baskets are advanced to prepare for the 4 fall the slide baskets are full replace the full baskets with empty baskets 104 NO EMPTY BASKET Basket Available processed next slide Not detecting an open position 2 Reset the SlideMaker last completed smear is i a all the basket positions could 3 Ifthe message persists De io ilie Dayar cr a Turn off the SlideMaker iin ASKE S ae U b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation The Dryer module continues to The basket index sensor SEN37 is not in the Slide List operate until a slide is ready to FS amples that require slides appear in the Slide List E demi doge WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can The SlideMaker stops all COM 7 contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with OG care and avoid skin contact Dryer module heater is turned off c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide baske
273. des if possible 5 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker 6 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative PN 4276985A 7 2 41 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 2 14 Truck Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION REGOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action TRUCK FORWARD SENSOR 2 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours The SlideMaker stops all At servo initialization Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Truck is is ON mechanical activity Servo is jammed or binding 1 Reset the SlideMaker 41 SERVO FORWARD LIMIT Forward Motion Encoder failed 2 If the message persists FOUND SEN de Reset the Servo motor failed a Turn off the SlideMaker e Servo forward limit sensor SEN2 failed b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GEN S System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Call your Coulter Representative TRUCK INDEX NOT FOUND Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours The SlideMaker stops all At initialization
274. dule and secure the upper left side and the right top of the cover with screws Installing the Sample Reservoirs PN 4276985A 1 Wrap the reservoir tubing around the reservoir support rod if necessary a Mark both ends of the tubing before wrapping the tubing to ensure the ends will be attached to the correct fittings b Lookatthe progressive pitch design of the reservoir support rod to determine which end has the tighter pitch The end with the tighter pitch belongs on the Diluter IMPORTANT Aspiration problems Crossing the tubings on the reservoir support rod creates pressure on the tubings which can affect aspiration Be careful to wrap the two tubings around the reservoir support rod without crossing one tubing over the other c Wrap the tubings parallel to each other around the reservoir support rod leaving sufficient tubing extending on the Diluter end of the reservoir support rod about 10 cm 4 in for routing the tubing through a fluid detector and a pinch valve d Wrap tape around the end of the reservoir support rod to secure the tubings on the rod Designating the right hand tubing as reservoir 1 connect the two reservoirs to the Diluter as shown in Figure 3 4 6 a Route the Diluter end of the reservoir 1 tubing through FD2 and VL3A and connect the tubing to FT4 using a plastic collar to secure and protect the tubing Note FT4 is connected to VL3A VL1 and the normally open line of SOL118 b R
275. dule these modules are located in the SlideMaker as shown in Figures 2 1 1 and 2 1 2 The Sample Access and Reservoir module is located in the Diluter of the GEN S System See Figure 2 1 1 To remove the SlideMaker modules refer to Accessing and Removing the SlideMaker Modules under Heading 4 1 GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER PN 4276985A 21 1 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION INTRODUCTION TO THE GEN S SM SLIDEMAKER Table 2 1 1 SlideMaker Modules Module Name Function For Details See Basket Queue Moves empty slide baskets to the Slide Elevator module to receive the Heading 2 11 dried slides and then moves the filled slide baskets away from the Slide Elevator module for retrieval by the operator or the GENeS ST SlideStainer Cassette Transport consists Moves filled slide cassettes into position for retrieval of the slides Heading 2 6 of three modules retrieves the slides from the slide cassettes and then moves the Cassette Input Queue empty slide cassettes into position for retrieval by the operator e Cassette Output Queue Slide Ejector Dispense Provides the hardware for measuring the drop of blood used for a Heading 2 5 smear and in conjunction with the Sample Access and Reservoir module controls the volume separation and positioning of the blood sample and the rinsing and drying of the sample transport lines Dryer Receives a labeled wet smear slide from the Slide and Smear Head
276. dure 4 8 1 FLUID DETECTOR CALIBRATION 4 9 1 Purpose 4 9 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 9 1 Procedure 4 9 1 Verification 4 9 2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION USING LAPTOP COMPUTER 4 10 1 Purpose 4 10 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 10 1 Procedure 4 10 1 SEN41 VERTICAL SLIDE SENSOR ALIGNMENT 4 11 1 Purpose 4 11 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 11 1 Procedure 4 11 1 Verification 4 11 2 PRINTHEAD CLEANING 4 12 1 Purpose 4 12 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 12 1 Procedure 4 12 1 Verification 4 12 3 PN 4276985A PN 4276985A 4 13 4 14 4 15 4 16 4 17 4 18 4 19 4 20 4 21 CONTENTS EXTENDED AND LONG TERM SHUTDOWN 4 13 1 Purpose 4 13 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 13 1 Procedure 4 13 1 DISPENSE PROBE CLEANING REPLACEMENT 4 14 1 Purpose 4 14 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 14 1 Procedure 4 14 1 Verification 4 14 2 SLIDE EJECTOR ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNMENT 4 15 1 Purpose 4 15 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 15 2 Slide Pusher Adjustment 4 15 2 Slide Ejector Alignment 4 15 3 Verification 4 15 6 SLIDE PUSHER BARS AND SHUTTLE BRUSH ADJUSTMENTS 4 16 1 Purpose 4 16 1 Slide Pusher Bars Adjustment 4 16 1 Shuttle Brush Adjustment 4 16 2 Verification 4 16 3 SLIDE STRIPPER PLATE ADJUSTMENT 4 17 1 Purpose 4 17 1 Procedure 4 17 1 Verification 4 17 2 SMEAR TRUCK ALIGNMENT CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 4 18 1 Purpose 4 18 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 18 1 Smear Truck Pickup Tilt and Sensor
277. e Note The smear edge setscrew ensures the truck bracket remains parallel to the slide At the completion of the smear truck adjustments this setscrew setting is verified and adjusted if necessary using the Smear Edge Adjustment procedure h Using the white gear wheel manually move the smear truck off the slide pickup bridge i Manually rotate the smear truck and tighten the pickup position setscrew j Reinstall the tilt lever k Repeat step 8 If the spreader slide hits the slide on the shuttle too hard or if the spreader slide does not contact the surface of the smear slide adjust the tilt down setscrew Refer to Figure 4 18 2 or 4 18 3 e Adjust the tilt down setscrew clockwise to reduce the tilt e Adjust the tilt down setscrew counterclockwise to increase the tilt Check the position of the truck lift sensors SEN18 and SEN19 a the SlideMaker screen select SCAN SENSOR TEST MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt RUN SERVICE gt gt SCAN SENSOR TEST b With the smear truck in the raised fully horizontal position verify SEN18 is activated and SEN19 is de activated ATTENTION Two glass slides must be on the shuttle when checking SEN18 and SEN19 with the smear truck in the down fully horizontal position c Ensure two glass slides are on the shuttle d Manually push the smear truck assembly down all the way to the glass slides on the shuttle and verify SEN18 is de activated and SEN19 is activated
278. e 2 SERVO FORWARD LIMIT Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J11 J6 8 See Figure 2 7 1 Blocked truck at forward limit Interface 3 TRUCK VACUUM Vacuum activated switch Smear Transport J12 J6 9 See Figure 2 7 1 Closed vacuum present Interface 4 SHUTTLE VACUUM Vacuum activated switch Smear Transport J13 J6 10 See Figure 2 7 1 Closed vacuum present Interface 5 PRINT POSITION Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J14 J6 11 See Figure 2 7 1 Blocked shuttle at printer Interface position 6 SMEAR POSITION Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J15 J6 12 See Figure 2 7 1 Blocked shuttle at smear Interface position 7 DISPENSE POSITION Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J16 J6 13 See Figure 2 7 1 Blocked shuttle at dispense Interface position 8 CASSETTE XFER HOME Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J17 J6 14 See Figure 2 6 5 Blocked Upper cassette Interface transfer mechanism at home position For details see Table A 4 2 9 SLIDE XFER RETR Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J18 J6 15 Interface See Figure 2 7 1 Blocked slide transfer mechanism retracted PN 4276985A A 4 1 QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION SENSOR FUNCTIONS AND TYPES Table A 4 1 Sensor Functions Continued SEN Electrical Mnemonic Type Input Output No Location Reference Active State Interface Card Connector Plug Pin 10 SLIDE XFER EXTD Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J19 J
279. e 6 A 220 V 50 Hz 2 pA leakage 2707013 8 2 9 21 Filter line 6 250 Vac 400 Hz 190 pA max 2707014 8 2 9 19 Fitting choke pneumatic black 0 010 orifice 0 063 i d barb to 10 32 thd brass 6232695 8 2 2 1 Fitting choke pneumatic brown 0 006 orifice 0 063 i d barb to 10 32 thd brass 6232697 8 2 3 13 Fitting choke pneumatic red 0 008 orifice 0 063 i d barb to 10 32 thd brass 6232696 8 2 3 15 Fitting choke pneumatic yellow 0 004 orifice 0 063 i d barb to 10 32 thd brass 6232698 8 2 3 14 Fitting elbow miniature adjustable 2 mm 5 64 i d hose barb to 10 32 thd brass 6232829 8 2 5 4 8 2910 8 Fitting feed thru small i d tubing 6806993 8 2 5 7 8 2 10 13 Fitting internal to 0 094 hose 6232503 Fitting Luer 0 094 i d male 6232435 8 2 12 4 Fitting Luer external to 0 094 i d hose barb plastic 6232436 8 2 12 3 Fitting Luer female 0 093 hose barb 6232852 8 2 12 15 Fitting Luer internal to 0 063 hose barb 6232827 8 2 12 116 Fitting Luer locknut 1 4 28 bulkhead to Luer white nylon 6232382 8 2 10 5 8 2 12 16 Fitting Luer male lock ring black nylon 6232666 8 2 9 12 Fitting Luer male lock ring blue nylon 6232663 8 2 9 10 Fitting Luer male lock ring green nylon 6232664 8 2 9 4 8 2 12 11 Fitting Luer male lock ring red nylon 6232665 8 2 9 6 Fitting Luer male lock ring white nylon use with PN 6232436 and PN 6232435 6232434 8 2 12 13 Fitting Luer male lock ring yellow nylon 6232662 8 2
280. e table of part numbers 8 2 5 Cassette Output Queue module illustration 8 2 6 Cassette Output Queue module table of part numbers 8 2 7 8 2 9 chokes and fittings illustration 8 2 27 chokes and fittings table of part numbers 8 2 27 Dispense module illustration 8 2 8 Dispense module table of part numbers 8 2 9 dispense probe mechanism and rinse block illustration 8 2 25 dispense probe mechanism and rinse block table of part numbers 8 2 25 Dryer module illustration 8 2 10 Dryer module table of part numbers 8 2 11 Main Fluidics module illustration 8 2 12 Main Fluidics module table of part numbers 8 2 13 rear compartment illustration 8 2 14 rear compartment table of part numbers 8 2 15 rear door illustration 8 2 16 rear door table of part numbers 8 2 17 Sample Access and Reservoir module illustration 8 2 18 Sample Access and Reservoir module table of part numbers 8 2 19 Slide and Smear module illustration 8 2 22 Slide and Smear module table of part numbers 8 2 23 Slide Ejector module illustration 8 2 4 Slide Ejector module table of part numbers 8 2 5 Slide Elevator module illustration 8 2 20 Slide Elevator module table of part numbers 8 2 21 smear truck assembly illustration 8 2 26 smear truck assembly table of part numbers 8 2 26 8 2 27 upper cassette transfer mechanism illustration 8 2 24 upper cassette transfer mechanism table of part numbers 8 2 24 pick position defined
281. e 2 6 1 Cassette Transport Assembly Sensors SEN Name Type Input Output No Location Reference Active State Interface Card Connector Plug Pin 8 Cassette transfer home Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J17 J6 14 See Figure 2 6 5 Blocked Upper cassette Interface mechanism at home position 15 Output cassette retracted Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J1 J9 5 See Figure 2 6 6 Blocked output cassette transfer mechanism retracted in home or rest position 16 Output cassette extended Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J2 J9 6 See Figure 2 6 6 Blocked output cassette transfer mechanism extended PN 4276985A 2 6 7 2 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM CASSETTE TRANSPORT MODULE Table 2 6 1 Cassette Transport Assembly Sensors Continued SEN Name Type Input Output No Location Reference Active State Interface Card Connector Plug Pin 17 Register X cleared Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J20 J9 17 See Figure 2 6 1 or Blocked register X arm fully Figure 2 6 3 cleared the truck path 20 Register Z forward Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J21 J9 4 See Figure 2 6 1 or Blocked register Z arm is fully Figure 2 6 3 forward no slide is available for pickup 21 Gassette locked Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J3 49 7 See Figure 2 6 2 or Blocked cassette locked
282. e 23 cm 9 in tubing from VL114 on the Sample Access and Reservoir module through BD3 and then leaving about 8 9 cm 3 5 in of tubing extending from FD1 Note If the interface bracket came preassembled the fluid detectors are already installed on their mounts and must be removed for tubing g Install the two fluid detectors into their mounts on the interface bracket h Connect the tubing extending from FD1 to the open vent port of the needle using 8 3 cm 3 25 in of yellow striped tubing as a protective sleeve to secure the tubing See Figure 3 3 14 Ensure that both the tubing and its sleeve are pushed onto the needle vent port Note The tubing sleeve ensures the correct distance is maintained between FD1 and the needle vent port and prevents the aspirator tubing from kinking on the needle vent port 3 3 8 PN 4276985A INSTALLATION PROCEDURES MODIFYING THE GEN S SYSTEM Figure 3 3 13 Routing Pinch Tubing through VL116 to Figure 3 3 14 Connecting Tubing from VL114 to Needle Vent VC19 Fitting Route tubing from VL114 through BD3 27 K 2 Route tubing from BD3 RA through FD1 Route tubing through VL116 PNAN tubing D from VL116 Reducer y VC19 From VL114 T fitting 6985043A 6985042A 16 Secure the cables of the fluid detectors to the interface bracket as shown in Figure 3 3 14 17 Route the cable for BD3 to the Diluter 2 card and
283. e 4 2 7 SlideMaker DEFINE SHUTTLE REFERENCE POS Options Options Descriptions HOME OFFSET XX Moves the shuttle in the Smear Transport module to the home position a predefined number of steps inside the smear position sensor and displays the number of steps inside the sensor See for the nominal setting DISPENSE OFFSET XX Moves the shuttle in the Smear Transport module to the dispense position a predefined number of steps inside the dispense position sensor and displays the number of steps inside the sensor See Table A 1 3 for the nominal setting PRINTER OFFSET XX Moves the shuttle in the Smear Transport module to the printer position a predefined number of steps inside the print position sensor and displays the number of steps inside the sensor See Table A 1 3 for the nominal setting SHUTTLE VACUUM Opens ENABLE or closes DISABLE the vacuum supply line to the shuttle in the Smear Transport module STEP LEFT When HOME OFFSET DISPENSE OFFSET or PRINTER OFFSET are selected moves the shuttle a step to the left Exiting this screen saves the new offset value STEP RIGHT When HOME OFFSET DISPENSE OFFSET or PRINTER OFFSET are selected moves the shuttle a step to the right Exiting this screen saves the new offset value RESET SHUTTLE OFFSET Returns the home dispense and print offset values to their default values Table 4 2 8 SlideMaker DEFINE SERVO OFFSETS Options Options
284. e A 2 4 for the location of the LEDs See Table A 2 9 for the acceptable voltage limits PN 4276985A INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION ELECTRONIC POWER SYSTEM Test Points The Power Supply Monitor card provides test points for the dc voltages and all critical signals See Figure A 2 4 for the location of the test points See Table A 2 10 for the test point signals Connectors See Figure A 2 4 for the location of the connectors on the Power Supply Monitor card See Table A 2 8 for the connector signals by pin Main Distribution Card PN 4276985A Function The Main Distribution card is located in the rear compartment of the SlideMaker Refer to Figure 2 2 3 The Main Distribution card acts much like a backplane for the SlideMaker modules distributing the majority of the electronic signals and power Refer to Figure 2 2 2 for an overview of the power distribution The Main Distribution card incorporates an analog and digital ground plane layer and a power plane layer to reduce voltage drops and noise Grounding for the Main Distribution card is provided by conductive mountings and by two wired connections in the power cable from the power supply to the card The mountings provide RF shielding to external cable shields The System Control card plugs directly into the Main Distribution card all other physical assemblies or modules are connected to the Main Distribution card by cable Modules that require numerous signals and power use a sing
285. e Configuration at Shipment lead screw as shown in Figure 4 24 1 If you need to use the Allen wrench to remove the old encoder it is strongly recommended that you refit the Allen wrench into the setscrew of the new encoder before installing it 6985006A Removal 1 Power down the SlideMaker and remove the Label Printer and Slide Ejector modules to access the encoder See Label Printer Module and Cassette Transport Module removal procedures under Heading 4 1 PN 4276985A 4 24 1 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES ENCODER REPLACEMENT 2 Using the white gear wheel align the black mark on the lead screw with the etched line on the lead screw mounting frame as shown in Figure 4 24 2 Figure 4 24 2 Positioning the Lead Screw for Encoder Replacement White gear wheel Lead screw mounting frame Lead screw 6985008A 3 Using a flat blade screwdriver turn the encoder from locked to unlocked See Figure 4 24 3 Figure 4 24 3 Locked and Unlocked Positions of the Encoder Locked Unlocked 6985007A 4 Insert the Allen wrench into the encoder s access hole for the collar setscrew and loosen the setscrew CAUTION The encoder base is a factory set component and cannot be replaced in the field When replacing the encoder only remove and replace the encoder body DO NOT under any circumstances remove the encoder base from the frame of the Slide and Smear module 5 Carefully pry the encoder body from the en
286. e Dispense module and the Slide and Smear module See Figure 3 4 5 for pinch valve locations Figure 3 4 5 Pinch Valve Deactivator Clip Locations 7334027B Removing Shipping Brackets from the Dispense and Main Fluidics Modules ATTENTION All shipping brackets that must be removed are colored red l Atthe Dispense module remove and discard the upper shipping bracket protruding from the Dispense module into the Cassette Output Queue 3 4 4 PN 4276985A 5 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES UNPACKING AND CONNECTING THE SLIDEMAKER On the lower non red shipping bracket securing the Dispense module to the Cassette Output Queue module remove the screw securing the shipping bracket to the Dispense module but do not remove the bracket Note This shipping bracket will be repositioned and used to secure the splash shield for the Dispense module At the Main Fluidics module remove the four screws securing the left shipping bracket two on the bottom and two on the upper left side and discard the shipping bracket Remove the four screws securing the right shipping bracket two on the bottom and two on the upper right side and remove the right shipping bracket and the Main Fluidics module cover support bracket secured by the shipping bracket screws Discard the right shipping bracket and reinstall the cover support bracket Installing the Main Fluidics Module Cover Position the plastic cover on the Main Fluidics mo
287. e Input Queue and Slide Ejector modules Re adjust the height of the shuttle brush Go to Shuttle Brush Adjustment and begin at step 5 Shuttle Brush Adjustment 1 4 16 2 Remove the Cassette Output Queue module to access the smear truck See the Cassette Output Queue Module removal procedure under Heading 4 1 On the SlideMaker screen select SOLENOID TEST MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt SOLENOID TEST De energize SOL44 to disable the shuttle vacuum Remove the slide from the shuttle Energize and de energize SOL41 to exercise the shuttle brush As the brush moves over the shuttle ensure the brush just touches the surface of the shuttle Ifthe shuttle brush is at the correct height no adjustment is needed Go to Verification If the shuttle brush is not at the correct height adjust the height Go to step 6 PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SLIDE PUSHER BARS AND SHUTTLE BRUSH ADJUSTMENTS 4 CAUTION Removing the shuttle brush adjustment screws will release the two compression springs under the shuttle brush that maintain the adjustment setting If you remove the adjustment screws be careful not to lose the springs 6 With SOL41 energized adjust the shuttle brush adjustment screws Figure 4 16 1 e Clockwise to lower the shuttle brush e Counterclockwise to raise the shuttle brush 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the shuttle brush is at the correct height 8 Reinstall the C
288. e Input Queue module eee OLE IESU a Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket b At the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS UNLOCK CASSETTE to and deposited in a slide basket unlock the cassette 4 The SlideMaker stops c Remove and reinstall the slide cassette that is in the slide ejector station d Reset the SlideMaker 3 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative CASSETTE NOT LOCKED Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated A timeout occurred in attempting to lock a Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SENSOR 22 2 If the smear truck cannot pick Slide cassette in place for drawing slides Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Internal Message No and Code 55 SLIDE CASSETTE NOT LOCKED SEN22 SlideMaker Cassette is OFF is Not Locked Sensor a 5 22 slide to make smear the sample is not used Note Unused samples are discarded following reset 3 Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket 4 The SlideMaker stops Slide cannot be ejected from an unlocked Slide cassette The locking mechanism did not lock the slide cas
289. e Mechanism and Rinse Block See Table 8 2 14 8 2 25 Smear Truck Assembly See Table 8 2 15 8 2 26 Chokes and Fittings See Table 8 2 16 8 2 27 Basket Interface Card Components A 2 1 Dryer Interface Card Components A 2 2 Main Distribution Card Components A 2 3 Power Supply Monitor Card Components A 2 6 Slide Ejector Interface Card Components A 2 11 Smear Transport Interface Card Components A 2 13 System Control Card Components 2 15 SlideMaker Menu Summary A 5 1 XIX CONTENTS XX TABLES 2 1 1 2 3 1 2 5 1 2 5 2 2 6 1 2 7 1 2 9 1 2 10 1 2 11 1 4 2 1 4 2 2 4 2 3 4 2 4 4 2 5 4 2 6 4 2 7 4 2 8 4 8 1 7 2 1 7 2 2 7 2 3 7 2 4 7 2 5 7 2 6 7 2 7 7 2 8 7 2 9 7 2 10 7 2 1 7 2 12 7 2 13 7 2 14 7 4 1 8 1 1 8 1 2 8 1 3 8 1 4 8 1 5 8 1 6 8 1 7 8 1 8 8 1 9 8 1 10 8 2 1 8 2 2 8 2 3 8 2 4 SlideMaker Modules 2 1 2 Fluidic System Sensors 2 3 8 SlideMaker Fluid Detectors 2 5 14 Sample Acquisition System Sensors 2 5 16 Cassette Transport Assembly Sensors 2 6 7 Slide and Smear Module Sensors 2 7 8 Dryer Module Sensors 2 9 3 Slide Elevator Module Sensors 2 10 3 Basket Queue Module Sensor 2 11 3 SlideMaker SERVICE FUNCTIONS Options 4 2 1 SlideMaker CASSETTE SHUTTLE BASKET Options 4 2 2 SlideMaker SERVO SYSTEM Options 4 2 3 SlideMaker PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE Options 4 2 3 SlideMaker MONITOR ADJUST FLUID DETECTORS Options 4 2 4 SlideMaker BASKET TEST Options 4 2 4 Sl
290. e and Smear module High vacuum is used to Fill the reagent tanks e Collect waste liquids Dry the dispense probe Pick up the slide from the Slide Ejector module Hold the slides in place during travel in the SlideMaker 17 5 In Hg Vacuum The 17 5 in Hg vacuum regulator REGI regulates the high vacuum to 17 5 in and routes the 17 5 in Hg vacuum to the e Pneumatic Supply Monitor 17 5 in Hg card for monitoring e RVac chamber VC3 for accumulating the vacuum and maintaining its stability during use The RVac chamber routes the 17 5 in Hg to the Dispense module The 17 5 in Hg vacuum is used to aspirate blood samples from the specimen tubes 6 5 In Hg Vacuum The 6 5 in Hg vacuum regulator REG2 regulates the high vacuum to 6 5 in and routes the 6 5 in Hg vacuum to the Pneumatic Supply Monitor 6 5 in Hg card for monitoring e RVac chamber VC3 for accumulating the vacuum and maintaining its stability during use The RVac chamber routes the 6 5 in Hg to the Dispense module The 6 5 in Hg vacuum is used To pull the leading edge of the blood sample toward the reservoir during generation of a bubble in the middle of the sample To advance the blood sample through the reservoir In tandem with atmospheric pressure to mix the blood sample in the reservoir Vacuum Accumulator Tank The vacuum accumulator tank TK3 Figure 2 3 1 accumulates high vacuum to reduce peak consumption load on
291. e circuitry functions Note that you must also ground the limit sensor inputs to disable braking PN 4276985A 7 3 1 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS FOR THE SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE 7 3 2 PN 4276985A 1 4 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ERRORS TROUBLESHOOTING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ERRORS Table 7 4 1 lists the errors messages and recommended actions for problems encountered while installing SlideMaker software Table 7 4 1 Software Installation Errors Error Message Description Gorrective Action LANGUAGE SUPPORT TOOL VERSION IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH SYSTEM SOFTWARE Flash memory B data file version was incompatible with processor B software Flash memory screen and message data compressed format was not recognized by the decode task Download the SlideMaker software from the Workstation ERROR XY BAD CRC Flash memory CRC check error non zero X indicates flash memory A has an error condition Bit 0 1 and 2 indicate table A code A and code CRC check sum results 1 fail non zero Y indicates flash memory B has an error condition Bit 0 and 1 indicate B screen data and message data CRC check sum results 1 fail 1 Download the SlideMaker software from the Workstation 2 recurs replace the System card and the flash memory device PLEASE DOWNLOAD LST B flash memory is blank or loaded data Download the SlideMaker softw
292. e dispense position above the slide on the shuttle SOL42 is energized extending CL10 It works in conjunction with the dispense position sensor SENT Rinse Block While the rinse block RB1 is functionally part of the Dispense module it is physically part of the Slide and Smear module Refer to Figure 2 5 15 During the SlideMaker cycle the rinse cup e Collects the prime sample and backwash diluent from the dispense probe and routes it to the waste chamber VC2 e Provides vacuum for drying the outside of the dispense probe The rinse block is a floating design to allow for slight misalignment with the dispense probe It comprises A threaded hole into which the dispense probe engages Two side ports a diluent cleaning agent port for the backwashing and a vacuum port for the vacuum drying of the dispense probe One bottom port for the routing of waste from the dispense probe Dispense 1 Manifold and Dispense 2 Manifold Cards The Dispense 1 Manifold and Dispense 2 Manifold cards are located in the Dispense module Refer to Figure 2 5 2 The Dispense 1 Manifold and Dispense 2 Manifold cards are an interface between the solenoids in the Dispense module and the Main Distribution card The Main Fluidics Interface card routes via the Main Distribution card Power from the Power Supply Monitor card e Control signals from the System Control card The solenoids in the Dispense module are mounted directly on the Di
293. e locking ring PN 6232382 One Y fitting 0 062 i d PN 9909059 for retubing the vent chamber VC19 10 cm 4 in green striped silicone tubing PN 3203026 for retubing the vent chamber 19 One union fitting 0 125 i d to 0 093 i d PN 6232352 reducer for connecting green striped tubing to vent chamber VC19 0 69 cm 0 27 in of yellow striped silicone tubing PN 3213176 sleeve for tubing on needle vent One housing interface bracket PN 6806035 One low pierce cartridge needle PN 6806229 One white nylon female Luer fitting PN 6232382 for connecting SOL116 on the Sample Access and Reservoir module to VL116 on the interface bracket Procedure l Install the bridge cover on the lower front cover of the Diluter 2 Make space in the Diluter for installation of the Sample Access and Reservoir module PN 4276985A a Unfasten the captive screws for MF4 and move MF4 as needed for easier access to the area See Figure 3 3 1 b Remove the cable clamp and the mounting screw securing the grey Diluter 4 card to stain and diff heaters cable to the bottom of the Diluter and dress the cable out of the way 3 3 1 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES MODIFYING THE GEN S SYSTEM Figure 3 3 1 Making Space for the Sample Access and Reservoir Module Remove clamp and mounting Unfasten MF4 QD4 aps Captive captive screws
294. e message persists 6 The SlideMaker stops a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative EJECTOR RETRACT SENSOR 23 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated The slide pusher did not retract or the sensor Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Slide is OFF is ON 2 The slide pusher is left did not detect the retraction This could 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 114 SLIDE EJECT BACK ERROR Ejector Did Not 3 extended indicate 2 Open the cover SEN23 Retract Sensor 23 If the smear truck cannot pick e The slide pusher is jammed 3 Atthe MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS UNLOCK CASSETTE to 2 up slide to make a smear the The motor is defective unlock the cassette sample is not used Note Unused samples are discarded following reset 4 Any further sample in reservoir is not processed 5 Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket 6 The SlideMaker stops The slide pusher retracted sensor SEN23 is blocked or failed Remove the slide cassette that is in the slide ejector station Manually remove any slides from the slide ejector mechanism Close the cover Reins
295. e print position 2 Select DISPENSE OFFSET to move the shuttle to the right to the dispense position d Use the STEP LEFT and STEP RIGHT options to change the shuttle position at the dispense probe Note See Table A 1 3 for the nominal dispense offset value 7 Repeat steps 3 through 6 until the distance from the right edge of the slide to the estimated middle of the dispense probe position on the slide is 25 mm 1 in 8 Goto Verification Verification 1 Return to the MAIN MENU screen 2 Run blood cycles and verify the blood drop for the smear is in the correct position on each slide Refer to Figure 4 3 3 PN 4276985A 4 3 5 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES HOME PRINTER AND DISPENSE OFFSET SHUTTLE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 4 3 6 PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES PICK AND WICK SLIDE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 4 4 PICK AND WICK SLIDE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS Purpose Use this procedure to set the pick and wick positions of the slide any time you change the home offset Also use this procedure to check the pick and wick positions if a laboratory changes its source of glass slides as the length of the new slides may be different e The pick position is the location where the smear truck picks up the slide from the Slide Ejector module Check the pick position and reset the offset value if necessary whenever you replace gt A servo sensor gt The servo motor gt encoder e The wick position is the location
296. e readings for all the fluid detectors are within the voltage tolerance listed for air in the Fluid Detector Voltage Specifications under Heading A 1 TOLERANCES AND LIMITS e If all of the fluid detectors are within tolerance exit this function and ensure the SlideMaker is working correctly Go to Verification of the fluid detectors are outside the tolerance repeat this procedure Verification Cycle 12 whole blood specimens with SlideMaker smears requested on the GEN S System and ensure the SlideMaker does not display any fluid detector messages 4 9 2 PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SOFTWARE INSTALLATION USING A LAPTOP COMPUTER 4 10 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION USING A LAPTOP COMPUTER PN 4276985A Purpose Use this procedure to install new software on the SlideMaker using a laptop computer instead of the GEN S System Workstation Tools Supplies Needed Laptop computer Computer disk with new software Cable for connecting laptop computer to SlideMaker Procedure 1 N 10 11 12 13 14 Connect the laptop to SlideMaker cable to the COMI port on your laptop computer and place the laptop near the SlideMaker Turn off the SlideMaker Open the rear door of the SlideMaker and reconfigure the jumpers on the System Control card a Remove the jumpers from E3 E5 and E4 E6 the normal opto configuration b Install the jumpers 1 and E2 F4 the RS232 config
297. e top of the rack is aligned with the top alignment mark See Figure 4 6 1a setscrew securing the gear is horizontal and aligned with the bottom alignment mark Figure 4 6 1 Preliminary Platen Checks and Adjustments Platen horizontal adjustment screw N H Center G alignment mark bu Platen vertical 7 adjustment screw Oe OD Top Rack alignment Ve mark Bottom Y alignment mark 62622 Setscrew 1 Slide elevator down b Slide elevator up 73341808 PN 4276985A 4 6 1 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES SLIDE ELEVATOR PLATEN ADJUSTMENTS 4 6 2 10 11 12 If the top of the rack is not aligned with the top alignment mark adjust the platen vertical adjustment screw to achieve alignment Refer to Figure 4 6 1a If the setscrew securing the gear is not horizontal and aligned with the bottom alignment mark Remove the setscrew and the gear b Reinstall the gear in a position that aligns the hole for the setscrew with the bottom alignment mar
298. ear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible c Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 3 Ifthe message still persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative 7 2 30 7 2 30 PN 4276985A Table 7 2 9 Pneumatics Error Messages Continued TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action PNEUMATICS VACUUM Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated This error should not occur during normal Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm ACCUMULATOR FULL OF SlideMaker Vacuum is OFF is 2 Anysampleinareservoiris operation because the vacuum accumulator 4 t AutoStop is OFF press STOP on the Diluter keypad to stop the GEN S System LOGID Accumulator Full Of discarded EE ge ta
299. ear truck places a slide on the shuttle the slide is centered from front to back on the shuttle so that the O ring provides a good seal If not do the Slide Ejector Alignment procedure under Heading 4 15 SLIDE EJECTOR ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNMENT 5 Verify the pick and the wick positions of the shuttle are set correctly If not do Heading 4 4 PICK AND WICK SLIDE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 6 Atthe Dryer module verify the slide is transferred from the shuttle to the module correctly and that the slide is straight not angled on the conveyor belts If not do Heading 4 17 SLIDE STRIPPER PLATE ADJUSTMENT 7 At the Slide Elevator module verify the slide is dropped into the slide basket correctly If not ensure The platen is adjusted correctly Do Heading 4 6 SLIDE ELEVATOR PLATEN ADJUSTMENTS SEN46 is aligned correctly Do Heading 4 26 SEN37 BASKET INDEX SENSOR REPLACEMENT 8 the SlideMaker screen select SENSOR STATUS MAIN MENU gt gt SPECIAL FUNCTIONS gt gt SENSOR STATUS and verify that when the slide drops into the slide basket both SEN37 and SEN41 are active If not do Heading 4 11 SEN41 VERTICAL SLIDE SENSOR ALIGNMENT 9 Atthe Basket Queue module verify the slide baskets are advancing correctly If not do Heading 4 25 BASKET QUEUE MODULE CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 9 2 3 5 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES SLIDEMAKER FUNCTIONALITY CHECKLIST 10 Remove the dry cycle slides from the slide baskets and verify the
300. ears are dried 3 If the message persists and deposited in a slide basket a Turn off the SlideMaker 4 The SlideMaker stops b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GEN S System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative PRINTER INITIALIZATION Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours The SlideMaker stops all Problem with the Label Printer module at Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Label is OFF is ON mechanical activity initialization due to 1 Reset the SlideMaker 37 LABEL PRINTER RESET Printer Initialization Memory checksum failure 2 If the message persists ERROR Failure Reset The e RAM memory failure a Turn off the SlideMaker SME b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative PRINTER NO COMMUNICATION No SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated No response from the Label Printer module 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Internal Message No and Code Label Printer is OFF is ON 2 Ifasample s label is not or handshake signals are absent for too long 2 Turn the SlideMaker off and then on 08 NO LABEL PRINTER COMM Communication gt printed the sample is
301. ect rinsing and drying of the needle vent line 2 5 8 PN 4276985A FD Backwash diluent FD 7 REST DP2 DP1 FD FD RES2 Dispense probe Lee Rinse valve block Figure 2 5 11 Drying the Lines to the Vent Chamber FD FD 7 REST DP2 DP1 FD FD RES2 Dispense probe Lee Rinse valve block Figure 2 5 12 Drying the Needle Vent Lines FD FD RES1 DP2 DP1 FD FD RES2 Dispense probe Lee block PN 4276985A INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION 2 SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM closed needle bellows 7334122B GENeS System needle bellows Lee valve 7334123B FD High Vacuum FD FD GENeS System needle bellows Lee valve 7334124B 2 5 9 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM After the drop of blood is dispensed the SlideMaker backwashes the reservoir and the dispense line Backwashing and drying the reservoir and dispense lines consists of five processes e Diluent rinsing of the appropriate sample reservoir and dispense lines See Figure 2 5 13 30 psi drying of the reservoir and dispense line through the dispense probe and rinse block to waste See Figure 2 5 14 Refilling the reagent tank Draining the vent chamber VC4 and the RVac chamber into the waste chamber VC2 e Draining the waste chamber VC2 to the Analytical Station s waste container Figure 2 5 13 Backwashing the Sample Reservoir and Dispense Li
302. ective Action POWER PROCESSOR A Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours The SlideMaker stops all Power supply failure or short circuit Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Reports EN is OFF is ON mechanical activity 1 Turn off the SlideMaker 21 PROCESSOR VPP Processor A VPP e Service Only Processor writes FAILURE Failure Turn Off On amp to the flash memory when new WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can SlideMaker version is being downloaded contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with when calibration parameters are to care and avoid skin contact be stored 2 Open the cover 3 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 4 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 5 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative POWER PROCESSOR B Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours The SlideMaker stops all P
303. ector Voltage Specifications under Heading A 1 TOLERANCES AND LIMITS of the fluid detectors are within tolerance go to step 6 of the fluid detectors are outside the tolerance or a message appears indicating the calibration failed go to step 5 If one or more fluid detectors failed calibration a Select EXIT to leave the Monitor Adjust Fluid Detectors screen then select MONITOR ADJUST FLUID DETECTORS to re enter the screen Note Using the INCREASE VOLTAGE option locks up the Monitor Adjust Fluid Detectors screen Exiting the screen unlocks the screen functions b Ifexiting and entering the Monitor Adjust Fluid Detectors screen does not unlock the screen functions reset the SlideMaker and repeat from step 1 c Monitoring the voltage for the fluid detector that failed try to correct the problem d After correcting the problem repeat from step 3 4 9 1 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES FLUID DETECTOR CALIBRATION 6 Select EXIT to leave the Monitor Adjust Fluid Detectors screen then select MONITOR ADJUST FLUID DETECTORS to re enter the screen Note Using the INCREASE VOLTAGE option locks up the Monitor Adjust Fluid Detectors screen Exiting the screen unlocks the screen functions 7 On the Monitor Adjust Fluid Detectors screen select DRY SYSTEM to remove the diluent from the aspirate lines and both sample reservoirs 8 After drying the aspirate lines and sample reservoirs verify that th
304. ed after the slide is Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Reports is OFF is ON 2 Anysampleinareservoiris placed on the shuttle This erroris generated 4 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 119 TRUCK NOT UP ERROR Slide Truck Up A a S discarded if the truck lift up sensor SEN18 does not 2 Open the cover Position Failure j e 3 Completed smears are dried indicate the truck lift is up e and deposited slide basket e Truck lift cylinder failed WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can 4 The SlideMaker stops e Truck lift up sensor SEN18 failed contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the slide on the shuttle and remove that slide if it is labeled or has blood on it 4 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 5 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker 6 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative TRUCK PICK POSITION Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated When traveling to the pick position the smear Note Press any key on the
305. ee Figure 2 5 2 See Figure 2 5 2 T fitting in reservoirs FT8 and FT9 16 Vent 1 VL16 Provides vent atmospheric pressure to first See Figure 2 5 2 See Figure 2 5 2 T fitting in reservoirs FT4 and FT3 17 RVAC 1 VL17 Provides 6 5 in Hg 17 5 in Hg vacuum to first See Figure 2 5 2 See Figure 2 5 2 T fitting in reservoirs FT4 and FT3 18 5 PSI Prime Pressure VL18 Provides 5 psi to push sample from reservoir to See Figure 2 5 2 See Figure 2 5 2 dispense line 19 Backwash Probe VL19 Provides pressurized 30 psi diluent at the rinse See Figure 2 5 2 See Figure 2 5 2 block to rinse the dispense probe 20 Backwash 2 VL20 Provides pressurized 30 psi diluent to rinse the See Figure 2 5 2 See Figure 2 5 2 reservoirs and dispense lines 21 30PSI 1 None Solenoid provides 30 psi to first T fitting in See Figure 2 5 2 reservoirs FT4 and FT3 to dry aspiration and reservoir lines 22 30 psi 2 None Solenoid provides 30 psi to second T fitting in See Figure 2 5 2 reservoirs FT8 and FT9 to dry reservoir and dispense lines 23 Vacuum Accum Rinse VL23 Rinses vacuum accumulator tank TK3 See Figure 2 3 1 See Figure 2 3 2 24 Res SW2 RES1 normally None Solenoid switches sample dispense path from Open RES1 to RES2 See Figure 2 5 2 25 N A spare Unassigned N A 26 N A spare Unassigned N A A 3 2 PN 4276985A Table A 3 1 Solenoid Functions Continued SOL Solenoid Name Components Activated QUICK REFE
306. eed switch Basket Transport J14 J7 5 Interface Open basket cover open 2 11 4 PN 4276985A PN 4276985A CONTENTS 3 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 3 1 1 3 1 PREINSTALLATION CHECKLIST 3 1 1 Space and Accessibility 3 1 1 Electrical Requirements 3 1 1 GEN STM System Requirements 3 1 1 3 2 UPGRADING THE GENeS SYSTEM 3 2 1 Tools Supplies Needed 3 2 1 Procedure 3 2 1 3 8 MODIFYING THE GEN S SYSTEM 3 3 1 Tools Supplies Needed 3 3 1 Procedure 3 3 1 3 4 UNPACKING AND CONNECTING THE SLIDEMAKER 3 4 1 Tools Supplies Needed 3 4 1 Unpacking and Positioning the SlideMaker 3 4 1 Connecting the System Interconnect Cable 3 4 3 Securing the SlideMaker to the Diluter 3 4 4 Leveling the SlideMaker 3 4 4 Removing the Deactivator Clips 3 4 4 Removing Shipping Brackets from the Dispense and Main Fluidics Modules 3 4 4 Installing the Main Fluidics Module Cover 3 4 5 Installing the Sample Reservoirs 3 4 5 Installing the Splash Shields 3 4 8 Connecting the Hydraulic and Pneumatic Lines 3 4 8 Removing the Shipping Bracket from the System Control Card 3 4 10 Connecting the Main Power Cable 3 4 10 Preparing the SlideMaker for Operation 3 4 10 3 5 TESTING THE SYSTEM 3 5 1 ILLUSTRATIONS 3 1 1 Space and Accessibility Requirements for the SlideMaker 3 1 1 3 3 1 Making Space for the Sample Access and Reservoir Module 3 3 2 3 3 2 Inserting and Securing the Sample Access and Reservoir Module 3 3 3 3 3 3 Installin
307. emoving the Shipping Bracket from the System Control Card ATTENTION All shipping brackets that must be removed are colored red 1 Unfasten the four captive screws securing the top cover of the rear compartment lift off the cover and pull down the rear door 2 Remove the five screws securing the shipping bracket to the front of the System Control card and discard the shipping bracket 3 Close the rear door and reinstall the top cover of the rear compartment Connecting the Main Power Cable Connect the main power cable to the remaining port on the bottom right rear of the SlideMaker and plug the other end of the main power cable into the ac wall outlet Preparing the SlideMaker for Operation 1 Load slides into a slide cassette and place the cassette in the Cassette Input Queue 2 Place empty slide baskets in the Basket Queue module 3 Install the label roll in the Label Printer module 4 Install the printer ribbon in the Label Printer module 3 4 10 PN 4276985A INSTALLATION PROCEDURES TESTING THE SYSTEM 3 5 TESTING THE SYSTEM PN 4276985A 1 10 Ensure the 5 System is powered down as instructed under Heading 4 1 in the service manual for the GEN S System Analytical Station At the Analyzer a Remove the AMC and change switch SW1 position 2 to ON the option to use when the SlideMaker is present b Reinstall the AMC card c Remove the DILUTER PROCESSOR card and change switch SW1 positions
308. ensor Voltage Settings A 1 1 Pressure and Vacuum Tolerances A 1 1 Shuttle Position Settings A 1 1 Dispense Position Specifications A 1 1 Shuttle Offset Settings A 1 2 Smear Module Input Tolerances A 1 2 Voltage Inputs A 1 2 Unregulated Vacuum Input A 1 2 Tubing Length Specifications A 1 2 Voltage Tolerances A 1 2 Ac Input Line Voltages A 1 2 Power Supply A 1 2 xiii CONTENTS A 2 CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS A 2 1 Basket Transport Interface Card A 2 1 Connectors 2 1 Test Points A 2 1 Dryer Interface Card A 2 2 Connectors 2 2 Test Points A 2 2 Main Distribution Card A 2 3 Connectors 2 3 Test Points A 2 4 Main Fluidics Interface Card 2 5 Connectors 2 5 Power Supply Monitor Card A 2 6 Connectors 2 6 LEDs 2 10 Test Points A 2 10 Slide Ejector Interface Card A 2 11 Connectors 2 11 Test Points A 2 12 Smear Transport Interface Card A 2 13 Connectors 2 13 Test Points A 2 14 System Control Card A 2 15 Connectors 2 15 Jumpers A 2 15 LEDs 2 16 Test Points A 2 16 SOLENOID FUNCTIONS A 3 1 A 4 SENSOR FUNCTIONS AND TYPES A 4 1 Sensor Table A 4 1 Types and Requirements of Sensors Used A 4 6 Encoder Sensors A 4 6 Infrared Interrupting Sensors A 4 7 Logic Sensors A 4 7 Magnetic Reed Switch Sensors A 4 7 Manually Activated Switch Sensors A 4 8 Pulsed Infrared Reflective Sensors A 4 8 Reflective Infrared Sensors A 4
309. ents 3 1 1 GEN STM System Requirements 3 1 1 UPGRADING THE GEN S SYSTEM 3 2 1 Tools Supplies Needed 3 2 1 Procedure 3 2 1 MODIFYING THE GEN S SYSTEM 3 3 1 Tools Supplies Needed 3 3 1 Procedure 3 3 1 UNPACKING AND CONNECTING THE SLIDEMAKER 3 4 1 Tools Supplies Needed 3 4 1 Unpacking and Positioning the SlideMaker 3 4 1 Connecting the System Interconnect Cable 3 4 3 Securing the SlideMaker to the Diluter 3 4 4 Leveling the SlideMaker 3 4 4 Removing the Deactivator Clips 3 4 4 Removing Shipping Brackets from the Dispense and Main Fluidics Modules 3 4 4 Installing the Main Fluidics Module Cover 3 4 5 PN 4276985A PN 4276985A 3 5 CONTENTS Installing the Sample Reservoirs 3 4 5 Installing the Splash Shields 3 4 8 Connecting the Hydraulic and Pneumatic Lines 3 4 8 Removing the Shipping Bracket from the System Control Card 3 4 10 Connecting the Main Power Cable 3 4 10 Preparing the SlideMaker for Operation 3 4 10 TESTING THE SYSTEM 3 5 1 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES 4 1 1 4 1 4 2 4 3 GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER 4 1 1 General 4 1 1 Accessing the Main Compartments in the SlideMaker 4 1 1 Opening the Main Cover 4 1 2 Closing the Main Cover 4 1 3 Accessing and Removing the SlideMaker Modules 4 1 3 Basket Queue Module 4 1 3 Cassette Transport Module 4 1 4 Cassette Output Queue Module 4 1 7 Dispense Module 4 1 8 Dryer and Slide Elevator Modules 4 1 9 Keyp
310. equire slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative COMMUNICATION ANALYZER No SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated No response from the Analytical Station 1 Check if the Analytical Station is working correctly If necessary reset the Analyzer TIMEOUT SlideMaker To is OFF is ON 2 Ifthis error occurred after a 2 Ifthe message persists wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a Internal Message No and Code Analytical Station 89 sample was ready to be slide basket then reset the SlideMaker 06 NO ANALYTIGAL STATION Communication amp dispensed onto the slide a 3 Ifthe message still persists COMM Timeout e smear is made for that sample a Turn off the SlideMaker 3 Any other sample in a reservoir b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GEN S System operation is discarded Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List 4 Completed smears are dried Call Coulter R tati and deposited in a slide basket eoa Me EL COMMUNICATION FLASH Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours The SlideMaker stops A fatal error Erase error write error or verify memory Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm MEMORY SlideMaker FLASH is OFF is ON occurred during error when placing parameters in the flash 1 Turn off the SlideMaker Internal Message No and Code MEMORY Download from the memory 2 If AutoStop
311. erface Card 2 3 8 Solenoids 2 3 8 Sensor Summary 2 3 8 SYSTEM CONTROL 2 4 1 Summary 2 4 1 System Control Card 2 4 1 Function 2 4 1 Processor and Processor 2 4 2 SlideMaker Software 2 4 2 LEDs 2 4 5 Jumpers 2 4 5 Connectors 2 4 5 Test Points 2 4 5 Keypad and Display Module 2 4 5 System Reset 2 4 6 Initiating a Reset 2 4 6 Boot Mode 2 4 6 Normal Mode 2 4 6 System Initialization 2 4 6 PN 4276985A PN 4276985A 2 5 2 6 2 7 CONTENTS SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM 2 5 1 Summary 2 5 1 Function 2 5 1 Aspirating a Blood Sample 2 5 1 Transferring the Blood Sample to Reservoir 2 5 4 Holding and Mixing the Blood Sample 2 5 5 Transferring the Blood Sample to the Dispense Probe and Priming the Dispense Line 2 5 6 Dispensing Drop of Blood Sample onto the Slide 2 5 7 Rinsing and Drying the Aspiration and Dispense Lines 2 5 8 Sample Access and Reservoir Module 2 5 11 Dispense Module 2 5 11 Dispense Pump 2 5 12 Dispense Probe Mechanism 2 5 12 Rinse Block 2 5 13 Dispense 1 Manifold and Dispense 2 Manifold Cards 2 5 13 Fluid Detectors 2 5 13 Function Summary 2 5 14 Error Conditions 2 5 15 Sensor Summary 2 5 16 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM CASSETTE TRANSPORT MODULE 2 6 1 Summary 2 6 1 Description 2 6 1 Preparing the Slide Cassettes for Processing 2 6 1 Cassette Input Queue Module 2 6 1 Slide Ejector Module 2 6 4 Upper Cassette Transfer Mechanism 2 6 5 Cassette Output Que
312. erface Card Connector Plug Pin 10 Slide transfer extended Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J19 J6 16 See Figure 2 7 1 Blocked slide transfer Interface mechanism extended 18 Truck lift up Magnetic switch Smear Transport J22 J6 23 See Figure 2 7 6 or Closed truck lift up Interface Figure 2 7 7 19 Truck lift down Magnetic switch Smear Transport J22 J6 5 See Figure 2 7 6 or Closed truck lift down Interface Figure 2 7 7 58 Encoder A Encoder Smear Transport J9 J6 19 See Figure 2 7 1 Interface 59 Encoder B Encoder Smear Transport J9 J6 20 See Figure 2 7 1 Interface 60 Encoder Encoder Smear Transport J9 J6 21 See Figure 2 7 1 Interface PN 4276985A 2 1 9 2 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE 27 10 PN 4276985A 2 8 PN 4276985A INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM LABEL PRINTER MODULE SMEAR PROGESSING SYSTEM LABEL PRINTER MODULE Summary The smear processing system comprises six modules that process the smear from retrieval of a clean microscopic slide to collection of a stain ready whole blood smear This section describes the Label Printer module The Label Printer module is a dedicated label printer that prints labels and applies the labels to the slides For more information on the smear processing system see the Cassette Transport module Heading 2 6 the Slide and Smear module Heading 2 7 the Dryer module Heading
313. ernal Message No and Code SlideMaker Low is OFFF is mechanical activity 2 Vacuum leak 1 Check the 6 5 in Hg vacuum 26 LOW VACUUM 2 SUPPLY Vacuum Out Of Range B 3 Pneumatic Supply Monitor 6 5 in Hg a From the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt FAILURE Or Not Present Turn card failure PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLIES Off On SlideMaker Qi 4 A D converter failure or error b While monitoring the 6 5 in Hg vacuum reading on the screen adjust the 6 5 in Hg vacuum regulator REG2 c If the message persists check for a vacuum leak 2 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker and open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact b Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible c Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 3 Ifthe message still persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able
314. es A 1 2 Ac Input Line Voltages A 1 2 Power Supply A 1 2 CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS A 2 1 Basket Transport Interface Card A 2 1 Connectors 2 1 Test Points A 2 1 Dryer Interface Card A 2 2 Connectors 2 2 Test Points A 2 2 Main Distribution Card A 2 3 Connectors 2 3 Test Points A 2 4 Main Fluidics Interface Card A 2 5 Connectors 2 5 Power Supply Monitor Card A 2 6 Connectors 2 6 LEDs 2 10 Test Points A 2 10 Slide Ejector Interface Card A 2 11 Connectors 2 11 Test Points A 2 12 Smear Transport Interface Card A 2 13 Connectors 2 13 Test Points A 2 14 System Control Card A 2 15 Connectors 2 15 Jumpers A 2 15 LEDs 2 16 Test Points A 2 16 SOLENOID FUNCTIONS A 3 1 SENSOR FUNCTIONS AND TYPES A 4 1 Sensor Table A 4 1 CONTENTS 9 ii Types and Requirements of Sensors Used A 4 6 Encoder Sensors A 4 6 Infrared Interrupting Sensors A 4 7 Logic Sensors A 4 7 Magnetic Reed Switch Sensors A 4 7 Manually Activated Switch Sensors A 4 8 Pulsed Infrared Reflective Sensors A 4 8 Reflective Infrared Sensors A 4 8 Temperature Sensor A 4 8 Vacuum Activated Switch Sensors A 4 8 A 5 MENU TREE A 5 1 VENT LINE SENSING VLS B 1 1 BJ VLS FUNCTION CALIBRATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING B 1 1 Function B 1 1 VLS Diluent Error B 1 1 VLS Air Error B 1 1 Calibration B 1 1 Diluent Prime and Calibration B 1 1 Diluent and Air Checking B 1
315. es a situation or procedure that if ignored can cause serious personal injury The word WARNING is in bold faced text in the printed manual and is red in the online manual Caution A CAUTION indicates a situation or procedure that if ignored can cause damage to equipment The word CAUTION is in bold faced text in the printed manual and is red in the online manual Important An IMPORTANT indicates a situation or procedure that if ignored can result in erroneous test results The word IMPORTANT is in bold faced text in the printed manual and is red in the online manual Attention An ATTENTION contains information that is critical for the successful completion of a procedure and or operation of the instrument The word ATTENTION is in bold faced text in the printed manual and is red in the online manual Note A Note contains information that is important to remember or helpful in performing a procedure The word Note is in bold faced text PN 4276985A 1 1 3 INTRODUCTION MANUAL DESCRIPTION Conventions This manual uses the following conventions to make the material clearer and more concise or to enhance access speed in the electronic version An example is given below each explanation 1 Messages that appear screen are in italics When the Coulter Communications screen displays Select any key to continue press any key Selections that appear on a screen are boldfaced From the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE F
316. es list the probable causes and corrective actions the messages displayed in the Workstation log with the applicable icons and the conditions under which an RAS call is placed For ease of access to the troubleshooting information all the error messages are also listed in the index PN 4276985A 7 1 1 TROUBLESHOOTING SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Icons and Traffic Lights Displayed on the Workstation with System Messages 29 The SlideMaker icon is displayed on the Command Center when the SlideMaker is stopped red traffic light is displayed on the Command Center when immediate action is H required Double clicking on the red traffic light displays the error message and a button for clearing the error Double clicking on the error message displays the Help topic for that message required However a red light supersedes a yellow light For example if another condition occurs that triggers a red light the red light is displayed until that B A yellow traffic light is displayed on the Command Center when caution is condition is resolved then the yellow light appears Double clicking on the yellow traffic light displays the warning message Double clicking on the warning message displays the Help topic for that message 7 1 2 PN 4276985A TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES 7 2 TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 2 1 Miscellaneous System Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error RCS
317. ews location 4 1 9 sensor summary 2 9 3 dryer motor M5 location 2 9 1 E EJECTOR REGISTER RETRACT X ERROR 7 2 21 EJECTOR RETRACT SENSOR 23 7 2 21 EJECTOR RETRY ERROR 7 2 22 EJECTOR SENSOR ERROR 7 2 22 EJECTOR SLIDE NOT X REGISTERED 7 2 23 electronic hazards safety precautions 1 2 1 electronic power supply See power supply electronic power system component locations 2 2 3 function 2 1 1 2 2 1 4 INDEX hazard reduction 2 2 1 Main Distribution card 2 2 5 overview 2 2 1 power distribution block diagram 2 2 2 power failure condition 2 2 6 power input 2 2 2 power supply 2 2 3 power supply block diagram 2 2 1 Power Supply Monitor card 2 2 4 system interconnection references 2 2 6 voltage tolerances A 1 2 encoder sensors configuration at shipment illustration 4 24 1 function A 4 6 locked and unlocked positions illustration 4 24 2 replacing 4 24 1 error messages icons when displayed 7 1 2 purpose 7 1 1 SlideMaker tables of 7 2 1 Workstation tables of 7 2 1 See also individual messages ERROR XY BAD CRC 7 4 1 F fan main location 2 2 3 FD1 function 2 5 14 location 3 3 9 See also fluid detectors FD2 function 2 5 14 location 2 5 2 See also fluid detectors FD3 function 2 5 14 location 2 5 2 See also fluid detectors FD4 function 2 5 14 location 2 5 2 See also fluid detectors FD5 function 2 5 15 location 2 5 2 See also fluid detectors
318. f contamination The prepared smears contain biohazardous 3 last completed smear is slide sensor 5 41 detected slide inthe material Handle with care and avoid skin contact GEN a transferred to the Dryer slide basket This could indicate module EET 1 Retrieve the slide that fell and place it in slide basket for staining 4 The Dryer module continues to module into the slide basket at an angle 2 Open the cover and inspect the area under the smear truck for a fallen slide operate until a slide is ready to which did not interrupt the beam of the Retrieve the slide if possible exit from the module basket index sensor 3 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker 5 The SlideMaker stops all The basket index sensor SEN37 and the EE mechanical activity and the vertical slide sensor SENAT are a Turn off the SlideMaker Dryer module heater is turned misaligned b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GEN S System operation off Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative DRYER PLATEN Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated The slide was lost sometime between when Note Press any key on the SlideMaker s
319. function A 4 8 voltage and current requirements A 4 8 REGI See 5 psi regulator REGI or 17 5 in Hg vacuum regulator REGI REG2 See 6 5 in Hg vacuum regulator REG2 regulators REGI See 5 psi regulator REGI or 17 5 in Hg vacuum regulator REGI REG2 See 6 5 in Hg vacuum regulator REG2 removal procedures See procedures replacement procedures See procedures RESI location 2 5 2 RES2 location 2 5 2 reset Boot mode function 2 4 6 initiating 2 4 6 Label Printer module initialization 2 8 2 Normal mode function during reset 2 4 6 system SlideMaker initialization 2 4 6 rinse block RB1 function 2 5 13 location 2 5 12 RVac chamber VC3 function 2 3 4 2 3 7 location 2 3 3 RVac chamber VC4 function 2 3 4 S safety precautions biological 1 2 1 electronic 1 2 1 troubleshooting 1 2 2 Sample Access and Reservoir module components illustration 2 5 2 function 2 1 2 2 5 11 location 2 1 3 removing 4 1 12 replaceable parts illustration 8 2 18 replaceable parts table of part numbers 8 2 19 securing captive screws location 4 1 13 sample acquisition system Dispense 1 Manifold card 2 5 13 Dispense 2 Manifold card 2 5 13 dispense probe mechanism 2 5 12 dispense pump 2 5 12 10 INDEX fluid detector functions table of 2 5 14 fluid detectors 2 5 13 function 2 1 1 2 5 1 rinse block 2 5 13 sensor summary 2 5 16 schematics engineering included in Chapter 6 list of 6 1 1 when updated in ma
320. g or disconnecting a circuit card solenoid or any other electronic component while the power is ON can damage the component or the circuitry for the component Power down the SlideMaker before connecting or disconnecting an electronic component a Turn off the main power switch on the rear of the SlideMaker and unplug the main power cable from the ac outlet b Disconnect the cables and tubings attached to the Cassette Output Queue module c Remove the Cassette Output Queue module from the SlideMaker Dispense Module CAUTION Risk of damage to electronic components Connecting or disconnecting a circuit card solenoid or any other electronic component while the power is ON can damage the component or the circuitry for the component Power down the SlideMaker before connecting or disconnecting an electronic component 1 Turn off the main power switch on the rear of the SlideMaker and unplug the main power cable from the ac outlet 2 Open the main cover For directions see Opening the Main Cover in this section 4 1 8 PN 4276985A PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination Some slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Remove the two thumbscrews securing the splash shield for the Dispense module and slide off the splash shie
321. g the Sample Access and Reservoir Module to SlideMaker Interface Card Cables 3 3 4 3 3 4 Connecting MF6 in the Sample Access and Reservoir Module to MF13 3 3 4 3 3 5 Interface Bracket 3 3 5 3 3 6 Locating VL25 3 3 5 3 3 7 Connecting Actuator Tubing to VL116 3 3 6 3 3 8 Installing the Interface Bracket 3 3 6 3 3 9 Connecting Tubing from VL115 to Y Fitting 3 3 7 3 3 10 Removing Tubing from Needle Vent to VC19 3 3 7 3 3 11 Connecting Pinch Tubing from VL25 to Y Fitting 3 3 8 3 3 12 Attaching Pinch Tubing to Y Fitting 3 3 8 3 3 13 Routing Pinch Tubing through VL116 to VC19 3 3 9 3 3 14 Connecting Tubing from VL114 to Needle Vent Fitting 3 3 9 CONTENTS 3 3 15 3 4 1 3 4 2 3 4 3 3 4 4 3 4 5 3 4 6 3 4 7 3 4 8 3 4 9 3 4 10 3 4 11 3 4 12 Installing the Housing Interface Bracket 3 3 9 Installing the Guide Interface Bracket 3 4 2 GEN S System Main Components Layout 3 4 2 Connecting the Diluter 3 SlideMaker Interface Card to SlideMaker Service Port Cable 3 4 3 Reinstalling the Ground Shield Wires and the Cover Plate 3 4 3 Pinch Valve Deactivator Clip Locations 3 4 4 Connecting the Reservoirs to the Diluter 3 4 6 Connecting the Reservoirs to the SlideMaker 3 4 6 Routing the Fluid Detector Cables to the Smear Transport Interface Card 3 4 7 Installing Splash Shield on the Dispense Module 3 4 8 Installing Splash Shields on SOL120 and the Sample Access and Reservoir Module 3 4 8 Connecting Fluidic Li
322. gure 4 7 1 Figure 4 7 1 Dispense Pump Adjustments Remove cap s Record number on this side of barrel 3 Insert I beam tubing here 7334091B PN 4276985A 4 7 1 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES DISPENSE PUMP ADJUSTMENT Slide the barrel out of the dispense pump and off the I beam tubing 5 Turn the barrel of the dispense pump to change the volume dispensed To increase the volume dispensed go up number to decrease the volume dispensed go down number 6 Thread the I beam tubing back through the barrel of the pump and reinstall the barrel in the pump body ensuring the I beam tubing remains in both channels as shown in Figure 4 7 1 7 Reinstall the cap on the dispense pump and reconnect the I beam tubing on the dispense probe 8 Ensure the SlideMaker is working correctly Go to Verification Verification Cycle five whole blood specimens with the SlideMaker in the appropriate blood mode for the dispense pump adjusted single slide or dual slide and ensure the SlideMaker is making good quality blood smears 4 7 2 PN 4276985A 4 8 Purpose SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES CIRCUIT CARD REPLACEMENT CIRCUIT CARD REPLACEMENT Use this procedure as a guide for accessing and replacing the circuit cards in the SlideMaker Procedure CAUTION Risk of damage to electronic components Removing or replacing a circuit card while the power is ON can damage the circuit card Power down the SlideMaker
323. hat require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative The slide registered sensor SEN25 failed PN 4276985A 7 2 23 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 2 8 Fluidics Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action FLUIDICS CALIBRATE Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop The SlideMaker stops all At initialization time the table containing the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Fluid is OFF is ON mechanical activity except when in calibration value gain for the fluid detectors 4 Reset the SlideMaker 86 CALIBRATE FLUID Detector Calibration Is Service mode 2 If the message persists the a Turn off the SlideMaker If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative 3 Service Only Recalibrate the fluid detectors as instructed under Heading 4 9 FLUIDICS DETECTOR 1 Yes SlideMaker Log For the first Forthe third N A The sample is discarded Fluid detector FD1 is defective Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and
324. he Slide Ejector module straight forward or backward adjust both adjustment screws To move the Slide Ejector module toward the back of the SlideMaker turn the adjustment screws clockwise To move the Slide Ejector module toward the front of the SlideMaker turn the adjustment screws counterclockwise ATTENTION Rotate the Slide Ejector module if the spreader slide edge does not remain parallel to the smear slide edge the blood smears are skewed d To rotate the Slide Ejector module adjust only one of the adjustment screws If the near corner of the spreader slide is not making contact with the smear slide rotate the Slide Ejector module clockwise as viewed from above by turning the right adjustment screw counterclockwise or the left adjustment screw clockwise If the far corner of the spreader slide is not making contact with the smear slide rotate the Slide Ejector module counterclockwise as viewed from above by turning the right adjustment screw clockwise or the left adjustment screw counterclockwise e Tighten the two locking screws Reinstall the screws in the front of the Cassette Transport module and fasten the captive screws on the right side Refer to Figure 4 15 5 Ensure the slide ejector is aligned correctly Go to Verification 4 15 5 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES SLIDE EJECTOR ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNMENT Verification 1 Ensure the back of the slide cassette does not contact the arm of the upper c
325. he SlideMaker to resume normal operation 7 2 36 7 2 36 4276985 Table 7 2 11 Printer Error Messages Continued TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action PRINTER OUT OF RIBBON Yes SlideMaker Log N A 1 No new samples are aspirated Label Printer module detected that ribbon is Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Label 2 Any sample reservoir is out 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 34 LABEL PRINTER RIBBON Printer Out Of Ribbon og processed to smear 2 Open the cover and replace the printer ribbon Refer to the Replacing the SlideMaker OUT Refer to the Online Note The Label Printer module Printer Ribbon procedure in the Online Help system Help For The still has printing capacity for up 3 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker to resume normal operation Procedure to two labels when it senses the ribbon is out 3 Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket 4 The SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity PRINTER TEMPERATURE Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hour 1 No new samples are aspirated Elevated printhead temperature Note Press any key on the S
326. he blood sample to the left When the blood reaches FD5 VL4A and VL4B are closed stopping movement to the left 2 9 9 2 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM 2 5 6 Figure 2 5 7 Mixing the Blood Sample Path Path closed closed H OJ E 6 5 in Hg Vent gt gt Z vacuum FD FD T ven vacuum Path D closed Orn ED closed 2 HOH tj HHz 6 5 in Hg z Vent vacuum 6 5 in Hg t Vent vacuum Path Path closed closed oO HOT 7334081A VL16 and VL17 route the atmospheric pressure and 6 5 in Hg respectively to the right side of the sample VL15 and VL14 route the atmospheric pressure and 6 5 in Hg respectively to the left side of the sample The duration of the mixing cycle depends on the duration of the Analytical Station s count cycle but at a minimum it is 2 2 seconds and at a maximum it is 15 0 seconds Note Only samples analyzed in the CBC ONLY or CBC DIFF test modes are held and mixed in the reservoir Samples analyzed in the CBC RETIC or CBC DIFF RETIC test modes are simply pulled through the reservoir and processed After completion of the mixing cycle the reservoir lines are left pinched to hold the blood sample in the reservoir while the other reservoir
327. he cover and reset the SlideMaker 2 The Label Printer continues if 4 If the message still persists 3 En ead irated i a Turn off the SlideMaker Pee 2 b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation dried and deposited in a slide Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List basket Two slides may be WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears can contain biohazardous completed before the material Handle with care and avoid skin contact SlideMaker stops 4 Nonew samples are aspirated c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module 5 If the Printer is out of labels or and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining ribbon CLA is retracted Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides releasing the printhead so you 1 can insert the new label d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative ribbon roll Note The printhead is closed again when with the cover closed you reset the SlideMaker 6 The SlideMaker stops NOT READY No N A No N A N A SlideMaker is not enabled for SlideMaker is waiting to initialize 1 Ifthe SlideMaker is waiting to initialize wait until initialization has completed Internal Message No and Code making slides e SlideMaker is not enabled for making 2 Ifthe Slide Maker is not enabled for making slides enable the SlideMaker at the 0055 READY SlideMaker is waiting to slides Workstation Refer to
328. hematic 6323138 5 SM Integrated SlideMaker Interconnect Block Diagram 6323239 GEN eS SM Integrated SlideMaker Interconnect Diagram 6321624 4276985 6 1 1 SCHEMATICS SCHEMATICS INCLUDED 6 1 2 PN 4276985A EE SE HE l 1 REVISION REV DESCRIPTION APPROVED A RELEASED REFER TO CPDM B ADDED FE SYMBOL REFER TO CPDM E ADERAT SOLENOID FUNCTIONS TUBING DESIGNATIONS SYMBOLS WABREN WINTER 2 7 REVISED REDRAWN REFER TO CPDM CPDM APPROVAL SOL PART ITEM DESCRIPTION CHOKES PLUGGED PORT FUNCION seu ie NUMBER MP ork D REVISED AND REDRAWN REFER TO APPROVAL 1 2 D 1 RESERVOIR 1 1ST T ISOLATION 1 3202203 BLK 082 ID X 031 W 2 gt WARREN WINTER 2 RESERVOIR 2 1ST ISOLATION eu E REVISED AND BEDRAVIN REFER TO CDM CPDM APPROVAL 3 RESERVOIR 1 ISOLATION VL3A 3202204 BRN EEG ER 4 RESEVOIR 2 ISOLATION FLOW FLOW F UPDATED SHT S 1 3 4 5 amp 6 REFER TO CPDM kerk 5 BACKWASH 1 3202205 RED 6 RESERVOIR 1 2nd T ISOLATION MILTON SWABY 7 RESERVOIR 2 2nd ISOLATION 3202206 ORN d PINCH VALVES UPDATED SHT S 2 3 amp 4 REFER TO CPDM CPDM APPROVAL 8 PRIMED SAMPLE ISOLATION MILTON SWABY 9 DISPENSE PUMP 1 3202207 VEL I H UPDATED SHT 2 REFER TO CPDM 0 DISPENSE PUMP 2 1 O O PD APPROVAL 3202208 GRN
329. hen the smear truck is in the fully raised position Note This adjustment affects the degree of rotation from the horizontal plane along the short edge of the slide Adjust the height of the smear truck in the fully raised position Adjust the degree of tilt when the smear truck tilts down Adjust the horizontal position of the truck new smear truck configuration only Note This adjustment affects the degree of rotation from the horizontal plane along the long edge of the slide Adjust the slide pickup position of the truck new smear truck configuration only Reposition the truck lift sensors SEN18 and SEN19 Use this procedure after you have disassembled the smear truck or its associated components to check the alignment of the smear truck assembly and to adjust the assembly if necessary TIP To more easily access Figure 4 18 1 Gear for Manually Moving the Smear Truck the smear truck adjustment screws turn the white gear wheel on the right end of the Slide and Smear module Figure 4 18 1 to manually move the smear truck to a more accessible location Clockwise rotation moves the smear truck toward the dispense probe 6985001A Two configurations of the smear truck assembly are currently in use Compare Figures 4 18 2 and 4 18 3 Tools Supplies Needed Five whole blood specimens PN 4276985A 4 18 1 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES SMEAR TRUCK ALIGNMENT CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Figure 4 18 2 Sme
330. huttle brush adjustment to ensure the shuttle brush is at the correct height above the shuttle whenever You adjust the slide pusher bars gt Debris remains on the shuttle causing shuttle vacuum errors Slide Pusher Bars Adjustment 1 Remove the Cassette Output Queue module to access the slide pusher bar mechanism See the Cassette Output Queue Module removal procedure under Heading 4 1 2 the SlideMaker screen select SOLENOID TEST MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt SOLENOID TEST 3 De energize SOL44 to disable the shuttle vacuum Remove the slide from the shuttle 5 Energize and de energize SOL41 to exercise the slide pusher bars and ensure the slide pusher bars do not touch the shuttle See Figure 4 16 1 Note The slide pusher bars adjustment determines the vertical up and down position of the slide pusher bars within the shuttle the home offset setting determines the horizontal left to right position of the slide pusher bars within the shuttle Figure 4 16 1 Slide Pusher Bars and Shuttle Brush Adjustments Pusher bar height adjustment screws Slide pusher bar Slide pusher bar Shuttle Shuttle brush Shuttle Shuttle brush adjustment screws PN 4276985A 4 16 1 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES SLIDE PUSHER BARS AND SHUTTLE BRUSH ADJUSTMENTS If the slide pusher bars do not touch the shuttle check the slide transfer to the conveyer
331. i manifold MF7 MF8 See 5 psi manifold MF8 PN 4276985A microscopic slide See slide modes Boot function 2 4 6 Normal function during reset 2 4 6 modules Basket Queue See Basket Queue module Cassette Input Queue See Cassette Input Queue module Cassette Output Queue See Cassette Output Queue module Cassette Transport See Cassette Transport module Cassette Input Queue module Cassette Output Queue module and Slide Ejector module Dispense See Dispense module Dryer See Dryer module Keypad and Display See Keypad and Display module Label Printer See Label Printer module Main Fluidics See Main Fluidics module Sample Access and Reservoir See Sample Access and Reservoir module Slide and Smear See Slide and Smear module Slide Transport module and Smear module Slide Ejector See Slide Ejector module Slide Elevator See Slide Elevator module Slide Transport See Slide Transport module Smear See Smear module NOT READY 7 2 2 note definition 1 1 3 Notice of Information Update form when used 1 1 1 P part numbers cables 8 1 3 circuit cards 8 1 10 customer documents 1 1 1 engineering schematics 6 1 1 Service Resource Kit 1 1 1 parts common names and categories used in parts list table of 8 1 1 parts replacement Basket Queue module illustration 8 2 2 PN 4276985A INDEX Basket Queue module table of part numbers 8 2 3 Cassette Input Queue module illustration 8 2 4 Cassette Input Queue modul
332. id skin contact The shuttle vacuum supply solenoid is 3 Ifa slide is the shuttle remove the slide If the slide is a labeled smear set it aside defective for staining Failure to release the vacuum to transfer the 4 Carefully wipe the shuttle with a lint free tissue slide to the Dryer module could indicate the 5 Remove any fallen slides shuttle vacuum supply solenoid is defective 6 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker 7 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative 7 2 40 7 2 40 PN 4276985A TROUBLESHOOTING v TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 2 14 Truck Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action TRUCK CALIBRATE Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop N A The SlideMaker stops all The servo calibration values for the pick and Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Truck is OFF is ON mechanical activity except when in wick locations are missing at initialization 1 Resetthe SlideMaker 39 CALIBRATE SERVO Calibration Required E QU the Service mode 2 Ifthe mess
333. ide basket 4 The SlideMaker stops FLUIDICS DETECTOR 7 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop N A 1 No new samples are aspirated Fluid detector FD7 is defective Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Fluid is OFF is ON 2 Asmearmay be made on one Afluidics problem 1 Resetthe SlideMaker 93 FLUID DETECTOR 7 FAILURE Detector 7 Failure amp of the samples in a reservoir 2 If the message persists Reset the SlideMaker 3 Completed smears are dried a Turn off the SlideMaker and deposited in a slide basket i b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation 4 The SlideMaker stops S SO Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative FLUIDICS DETECTOR 8 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop N A 1 No new samples are aspirated Fluid detector FD8 is defective Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Fluid is OFF is ON 2 Asmear be made on one Afluidics problem 1 Reset the SlideMaker 94 FLUID DETECTOR 8 FAILURE Detector 8 Failure of the samples in a reservoir 2 If the message persists Reset the SlideMaker 3 Completed smears are dried and deposited slide basket The SlideMaker stops a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resu
334. ideMaker DEFINE SHUTTLE REFERENCE POS Options 4 2 5 SlideMaker DEFINE SERVO OFFSETS Options 4 2 5 Accessing the SlideMaker Circuit Cards 4 8 1 Miscellaneous System Messages 7 2 1 Basket Error Messages 7 2 4 Cassette Error Messages 7 2 8 Communication Error Messages 7 2 11 Dispense Error Messages 7 2 14 Dryer Error Messages 7 2 16 Ejector Error Messages 7 2 21 Fluidics Error Messages 7 2 24 Pneumatics Error Messages 7 2 26 Power Error Messages 7 2 32 Printer Error Messages 7 2 36 Reagent Error Messages 7 2 38 Shuttle Error Messages 7 2 39 Truck Error Messages 7 2 41 Software Installation Errors 7 4 1 Common Categories Used in Master Parts List 8 1 1 Master Parts List and 8 1 2 Master Parts List C 8 1 3 Master Parts List D through 8 1 6 Master Parts List G through L 8 1 8 Master Parts List M 8 1 9 Master Parts List N through 8 1 10 Master Parts List R and S 8 1 11 Master Parts List T and U 8 1 12 Master Parts List V through Z 8 1 14 SlideMaker Modules and Components Illustrated but Not Referenced in Figure 8 2 1 8 2 1 Basket Queue Module See Figure 8 2 2 8 2 3 Cassette Input Queue Module and Slide Ejector Module See Figure 8 2 3 8 2 5 Cassette Output Queue Module See Figure 8 2 4 8 2 7 PN 4276985A 8 2 5 8 2 6 8 2 7 8 2 8 8 2 9 8 2 10 8 2 11 8 2 12 8 2 13 8 2 14 8 2 15 8 2 16 A 1 1 A 1 2 A 1 3 A 1 4 A 2 1 A 2 2 A 2 3 A 2 4 A 2 5
335. idual fluids in the instrument can injure or contaminate you Coulter recommends barrier protection such as appropriate safety glasses lab coat and gloves be worn throughout the performance of service maintenance and troubleshooting procedures to avoid contact with cleaners and residual fluids in the instrument Also make sure the customer is aware of the Warning label shown in Figure 1 2 1 Figure 1 2 1 Warning Lahel A WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination Some slide processing areas are movable and may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact Wait for moving parts to stop teet Nee MMA JERV 2 CU Tf BROBNTSBOET ADT SOC RON AIZEL AS HRS OME ILKD TASTE c EE WARNUNG Verletzungs und Kontaminationsgefahr Einige Bau teile sind beweglich und k nnen Ausstriche und oder Glassplitter mit biologisch gef hrlichem Material enthalten Vorsichtig handhaben und Kontakt mit der Haut vermeiden Warten bis die beweglichen Teile zum Stillstand gekommen sind AVERTISSEMENT Risques de blessures et de contamination Quelques pieces pour la gestion des lames sont mobiles et peuvent comporter des frottis pr par s et ou des d bris de verre avec des mat riaux pr sentant un danger biologique Manipuler avec pr cautions et viter tout contact avec la peau Attendre que les pieces mobiles se soient immobilis es AVVER
336. illustration 8 2 22 replaceable parts table of part numbers 8 2 23 securing captive screws location 4 1 14 sensor summary 2 7 8 shuttle brush adjustment 4 16 2 slide pusher bars adjustment 4 16 1 slide stripper plate adjustment 4 17 1 Slide Transport module 2 7 1 Smear module 2 7 4 smear truck alignment checks and adjustments 4 18 2 smear truck and shuttle guide rods cleaning 4 19 1 smear truck and shuttle O ring replacement 4 20 1 Smear Transport Interface card 2 7 7 Slide Ejected Sensor card replacement 4 8 1 Slide Ejector Interface card component locations illustration A 2 11 connectors table of A 2 11 function 2 6 7 location 2 6 2 2 6 3 replacement 4 8 1 test points table of A 2 12 Slide Ejector module adjusting SEN24 slide pusher extended sensor 4 15 3 adjusting the slide pusher 4 15 2 aligning the slide ejector 4 15 3 components new configuration illustration of left rear view 2 6 3 components new configuration illustration right front view 2 6 3 components old configuration illustration of left rear view 2 6 2 components old configuration illustration right front view 2 6 2 function 2 1 2 2 6 4 removing 4 1 4 INDEX 11 INDEX replaceable parts illustration 8 2 4 replaceable parts table of part numbers 8 2 5 replacing the components in the Z axis register subassembly 4 22 1 Slide Elevator module components illustration 2 10 1 de
337. ime The front output track driven by the front stepper motor M3 advances the slide baskets from right to left a complete basket at a time Cylinder operated crossover arms mounted on each end of the tracks transfer the slide baskets from one track to the other so the baskets can continue to cycle within the module To move slide baskets from the rear input track to the front output track 1 The rear belt position sensor SEN31 identifies the home position of the rear track determining if the rear track is aligned for transferring a slide basket See Figure 2 11 1 2 The front belt position sensor SEN32 identifies the home position of the front track determining if the front track is aligned for receiving a slide basket 3 basket rear right sensor SEN33 senses a slide basket is present in the right corner of the rear track ready for transfer See Figure 2 11 1 4 The basket front right sensor SEN34 senses when the right corner of the front track is empty SOL57 is energized extending CL2 See Figure 2 11 1 CL2 operates the crossover arm pushing the slide basket from the right corner of the rear track to the right corner of the front track 7T The basket front right sensor SEN34 senses when the slide basket is in the right corner of the front track 2 11 1 2 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM BASKET QUEUE MODULE 211 2 8 9 SOL57 is de energized retracting CL2 The right c
338. imit sensor and the index position DEFINE SERVO OFFSETS Allows access to START PICK SEQUENCE DEFINE PICK OFFSET MOVE LEFT MOVE RIGHT START WICK SEQUENCE DEFINE WICK OFFSET and MOVE SPEED See Table 4 2 8 EXERCISE SERVO PATH Moves the truck in the Smear Transport module as follows to check the functioning of the servo path sensors to the clearance position then to the pick position then to the clearance position then to the wick position to do a slow default servo trajectory profile and finally to the clearance position PERFORM SERVO PROFILE Displays the SERVO PROFILE screen with the following options e SERVO PROFILE Switches between the SLOW and FAST default servo trajectory acceleration and velocity profiles e RUN PROFILE Moves the truck in the Smear Transport module to the wick position moves the spreader slide the fixed length determined by the SERVO PROFILE selection collects the position data during the trajectory movement and compares the data to expected position data ADV SERVO TO CLEARANCE POS Moves the truck in the Smear Transport module to the absolute clearance position a fixed default distance from the pick position Table 4 2 4 SlideMaker PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE Options Options Descriptions SLIDE CYCLE Switches between SINGLE and CONTINUOUS slide cycle SLIDE EJECT Ejects the slide STOP CYCLE Stops the selected slide cycle at the end of its sequence DRY CYCLE Pe
339. ing 2 piece Basket Transport J5 J7 11 LEFT mounted on PCB Interface See Figure 2 11 1 Blocked basket present at left rear position 36 BASKET PRESENT FRONT Infrared interrupting 2 piece Basket Transport J6 J7 12 LEFT mounted on PCB Interface See Figure 2 11 1 Blocked basket present at left front position 37 BASKET INDEX Infrared interrupting 2 piece Basket Transport J8 J7 13 See Figure 2 11 1 mounted on PCB Interface Blocked blocked 2 1 V unblocked 3 4 V slide insertion space occupied Slide is in the basket at this position or the basket is not in position to receive a slide 38 Spare N A Smear Transport J35 J6 1 Interface Basket Transport J9 J7 14 Interface 39 LEFT XOVER HOME Infrared interrupting Basket Transport J10 J7 15 See Figure 2 11 1 Not blocked left crossover Interface cylinder at home position 40 RIGHT XOVER HOME Infrared interrupting Basket Transport J11 J7 16 See Figure 2 11 1 Not blocked right crossover Interface cylinder at home position 41 VERTICAL SLIDE Reflective infrared Dryer Interface J5 48 5 See Figure 2 10 1 Reflection slide present in drop position of basket 42 Spare N A Dryer Interface J4 J8 6 43 Spare N A Dryer Interface J15 J8 7 4 4 4276985 Table A 4 1 Sensor Functions Continued QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION SENSOR FUNCTIONS AND TYPES A SEN Electrical Mnemonic
340. ing 2 9 module dries the smear and moves the smear to the Slide Elevator module Keypad and Display Displays the SlideMaker status and error messages and provides Heading 2 4 buttons and screens for operator interface with the SlideMaker Label Printer A dedicated label printer that prints labels and applies the labels to the Heading 2 8 slides Main Fluidics A centralized source of pneumatic power reagents and waste Heading 2 3 collection for the Dispense module Sample Access and Reservoir Provides the pathway for sample aspiration from the Analytical Station Heading 2 5 to the SlideMaker and in conjunction with the Dispense module controls the volume separation and positioning of the blood sample and the rinsing and drying of the sample transport lines Slide and Smear consists of Transports and precisely positions the slide at the various locations in Heading 2 7 two modules the SlideMaker for preparing the slide and makes a wedge blood e Slide Transport smear on the slide Smear Slide Elevator Receives dried smear slides from the Dryer module and inserts the Heading 2 10 Slides into slide baskets in the Basket Queue module Diagnostic Products Refer to the Reference section of the User s Manual or the Online Help System for the diagnostic products used on the GEN S SM SlideMaker Physical Specifications See Heading 3 1 Preinstallation Checklist for the physical specifications needed to install the Sli
341. ing nut Refer to Figure 4 18 2 or 4 18 3 b Turnthe nut until you achieve the correct distance c Tighten the setscrew Check the position of the smear truck and verify that it is fully horizontal If the smear truck is not fully horizontal adjust the tilt up and lift up setscrews Refer to Figure 4 18 2 or 4 18 3 a Manually hold the smear truck in contact with the tilt up setscrew and adjust the tilt up setscrew until the smear truck is fully horizontal b Release the smear truck c Oninstruments with the old smear truck configuration loosen the locking nut securing the lift up setscrew ATTENTION Over adjusting the lift up setscrew will lower the height of the smear truck d Adjust the lift up setscrew until the smear truck is fully horizontal and at its maximum height e Tighten the locking nut old smear truck configuration only f Check the position of the tilt lever within the tilt lever driving mechanism and verify the gap between the top of the tilt lever and the cylinder body is about 1 mm 1 32 in Refer to Figure 4 18 2 or 4 18 3 g If the distance between the top of the tilt lever and the cylinder body is not correct adjust the position of the tilt lever driving nut Go back to step 4 On the SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE Do several dry cycles checking the smear truck and verify a Oninstruments with the new smear
342. ing the air bubble See Figure 2 5 5 Figure 2 5 5 Introducing an Air Bubble into the Sample Line FD 6 5 in Hg 4 E Path vacuum closed x N VC19 FO Z Atmospheric pen 4 iow DP2 DP1 FD FD FD RES2 GENeS System needle Dispense bellows probe Lee Lee Rinse valve valve place 7334118A After the bubble is produced high vacuum from VL33 via the Analytical Station s vent chamber VC19 is used to remove any residual atmospheric pressure in the line between VL115 and FT2 Removing the residual pressure prevents it from generating small bubbles in the trailing segment of the aspirated sample as the sample is advanced into the reservoir PN 4276985A PN 4276985A INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM Following the formation of the bubble the 6 5 in Hg continues to pull the divided blood sample into and through the reservoir until FD3 for RES1 or FD5 for RES2 detects the leading edge of the sample and triggers the closing of VL3A and VL3B or VL4A and VL4B respectively stopping the flow of blood sample See Figure 2 5 6 The time needed to move the sample through the reservoir varies depending on the viscosity of the specimen Figure 2 5 6 Advancing the Sample Through RES1 6 5 in Hg vacuum VC19 DP2 DP1 FD FD RES2 1 GENeS System needle Dispense bellows probe Lee Lee
343. ing the label over a sharp edge which starts peeling the label off the backing c The peeling end of the label sticks onto the slide d Theshuttle reverses directions and starts moving at the same speed as the label dispenser The label continues to unpeel sticking onto the slide During initialization of the SlideMaker 1 4 The Power Supply Monitor card applies power to the Label Printer module to turn the printer on and initialize the printers electronics The printhead cylinder CL4 Figure 2 8 1 is extended closing the printhead onto the label roll SOL46 which is mounted on the Slide and Smear module Figure 2 8 2 operates CL4 The label roll advances and the top of form sensor Figure 2 8 1 checks for labels The label roll advances past three labels The first is blank and the second and third are printed dummy labels The label roll stops with a label in position for printing Figure 2 8 2 Printhead Cylinder Solenoid 2 8 2 7334078B PN 4276985A INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM LABEL PRINTER MODULE Field Adjustments You can make four adjustments to the Label Printer module in the field Change the print intensity level This is done by the operator via software control MAIN MENU ROUTINE FUNCTIONS PRINTER LABEL FUNCTIONS Increase or decrease the clearance between the slide and the label and ribbon rolls This is accomplished by adjusting the height adjustment screw
344. input output isol isolation isolator J J receptacle connector K K thousand L L left long Ib pound LCD liquid crystal display LED light emitting diode LST language support tool m meter M motor mA milli amperes max maximum mech mechanism MF manifold MHz mega Hertz mm millimeter mon monitor MUX multiplexer mV millivolts N A not applicable PN 4276985A NAK not acknowledged NC normally closed NO normally open 0 o d outer diameter OZ ounces P P plug connector PC personal computer GEN S Workstation PCB printed circuit board card PL plunger a type of cylinder PN part number pneu pneumatics pos position pres pressure prn printer PS power supply PS MON card Power Supply Monitor psi pounds per square inch PVC polyvinyl chloride PWR power Q QD quick disconnect R R resistor right RAM random access memory RAS remote access services RB rinse block ref reference REG regulator rel release RES reservoir RET return Retic reticulocytes retr retracted PN 4276985A ABBREVIATIONS rev revision RFI radio frequency interference ROM read only memory rst reset RVac regulated vacuum RXD received S switch S A subassembly SEN sensor SOL solenoid SVP system verification procedure SW switch Sys system T
345. int where the platen of the slide elevator is vertical The Slide Elevator module inserts the next slide into the empty slot PN 4276985A Bas INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM BASKET QUEUE MODULE After either the basket index sensor SEN37 in the Basket Queue or the vertical slide sensor SEN41 in the Slide Elevator module confirm a slide is in the slot the rear track advances the slide baskets until the next empty slot is in position for receiving a slide During initialization the rear track also advances the slide baskets until the basket index sensor finds the next empty slot The operator can insert or remove slide baskets from any position on the tracks except immediately under the Slide Elevator module When the operator opens the basket cover the basket cover interlock 5 54 is activated and movement of the tracks is decelerated Service can readjust the basket cover interlock switch as necessary by loosening the hardware and moving the switch to the required position ket Transport Interface Card Function The Basket Transport Interface card is located on the front of the Basket Queue module Refer to Figure 2 11 1 The Basket Transport Interface card is an interface between the electrical components in the Basket Queue module and the Main Distribution card The Basket Transport Interface card routes via the Main Distribution card Power from the Power Supply Monitor card Control signals from a
346. inthead Figure 4 12 2 with a cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol or an alcohol pad ensuring all residual adhesive is removed Figure 4 12 2 Printhead and Printhead Flag Location Printhead flag Printhead 7334144B 8 Reinstall the printhead ensuring the printhead flag Figure 4 12 2 is positioned above the printhead microswitch arm Figure 4 12 3 and the ribbon is positioned correctly Figure 4 12 3 Printhead Microswitch Arm Location e ap ap e cB e e e e 29 e O o A 73341454 Printhead microswitch arm PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES 4 PRINTHEAD CLEANING 9 Reinstall the elbow fitting on CL4 10 Plug in the main power cable and turn on the SlideMaker 11 Go to Verification Verification 1 On the SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE 2 Dofive dry cycles and ensure the Label Printer module is working correctly and the print quality of the labels is acceptable PN 4276985A 412 3 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES PRINTHEAD CLEANING 4 12 4 PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES EXTENDED AND LONG TERM SHUTDOWN 4 13 EXTENDED AND LONG TERM SHUTDOWN Purpose If the SlideMaker is not operated for 48 hours or more the reagents can dry out and precipitate Use the following shutdow
347. ir Checking After the calibration routine the vent line is primed with diluent for an additional 2 5 seconds during which BD3 is checked for diluent The check is considered successful if the diluent value is between 70 and 100 of the calibration value or 0 7 to 1 0 V PN 4276985A B 1 1 VENT LINE SENSING VLS VLS FUNCTION CALIBRATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING Immediately after the diluent check SL33 is energized to vacuum dry the vent line for 9 5 seconds during which BD3 is checked for air The check is considered successful if the air value is between 30 and 50 of the calibration value or 0 3 to 0 5 V Calibration and Diluent and Air Checking Retry If the diluent or air checking routine fails the System performs the calibration routine a second time If the system fails to recover the correct diluent or air value a second time a VLS Diluent or VLS Air error is generated and the GEN S System Automatic mode is disabled Troubleshooting and Servicing ATTENTION You must reset the GEN S System to return it to the Automatic mode after VLS error However F79 can be done continually Most VLS errors occur at installation and are usually caused by tubing kinks at the feed thru or Y fittings in the needle vent aspiration line Under normal conditions the diluent rinse flows very rapidly through the vent line followed by a very rapid air dry After servicing the needle vent line Always do the F79 function to recalibrate p
348. is 5V 5 at 5 424 V 5 8 15V 5 2 15V45 at 2 A Input 90 264 Vac Outputs 5 Vdc 24 Vdc 15 Vdc and 15 Vdc to the Power Supply Monitor card Power Supply Monitor Card Function The Power Supply Monitor card is located on the rear access panel of the SlideMaker See Figure 2 2 3 The Power Supply Monitor card Monitors the dc voltages from the power supply and provides LEDs to indicate the voltage status e Provides test points for the dc voltages and all critical signals e Provides an audible alarm to indicate a SlideMaker error condition Routes scaled dc voltage signals to the System Control card via the Main Distribution card e Routes dc voltages to the Main Distribution card for distribution Buffers pneumatic enable signals PRES and VAC from the System Control card via the Main Distribution card e Provides the power drivers that control the two pneumatic enable valves SOL65 and SOL66 used to isolate the SlideMaker pneumatic system from the GEN S System pneumatic system Routes pneumatic monitoring signals from the Pneumatic Supply Monitor cards to the System Control card via the Main Distribution card without processing the signals LEDs The Power Supply Monitor card has four LEDs one for each dc voltage supply These LEDs are lit when the dc voltage is within acceptable limits indicating the power supply has no gross defect or failure See Figur
349. is fully extended Once the slide cassette is at the Cassette Output Queue module SOL45 is de energized retracting CL9 Retracting CL9 moves the upper cassette transfer mechanism back to its home position at the slide ejection station The cassette transfer home sensor SENS senses when the upper cassette transfer mechanism is at the home position CL9 is fully retracted Cassette Output Queue Module The Cassette Output Queue module advances the emptied or rejected slide cassettes to the front of the Cassette Output Queue module for storage until retrieved by the operator The Cassette Output Queue holds up to four slide cassettes Refer to Figure 2 6 6 to locate the components in the Cassette Output Queue module Before the upper cassette transfer mechanism moves a slide cassette from the Cassette Input Queue module to the Cassette Output Queue module SOL53 is energized extending CL 7 CL7 operates the output cassette transfer mechanism When CL 7 is extended it moves the output cassette transfer mechanism to the rear of the Cassette Output Queue module in preparation for receipt of a slide cassette The output cassette extended sensor SEN16 senses when the output cassette transfer mechanism is at the rear of the module Figure 2 6 6 Cassette Output Queue Module Components Output cassette transfer mechanism 7334060A 2 6 6 PN 4276985A INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM CASSETTE TRANSPORT MODULE SOL53 remain
350. is procedure to clean the printhead whenever The Label Printer module fails to advance the label roll correctly The print quality of the labels is poor e The Label Printer module fails to print a label Alabelis stuck on the printer drive roller Tools Supplies Needed L Isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swab or An alcohol pad Procedure 1 Turn off the main power switch on the rear of the SlideMaker and unplug the main power cable from the ac outlet 2 Unscrew and remove the knurled thumbscrew securing the printhead assembly to the front panel of the Label Printer module See Figure 4 12 1 Set the thumbscrew and its associated washer aside Figure 4 12 1 Removing the Printhead Assembly Remove thumbscrew and washer CL4 m Disconnect Printhead cable Printer Remove ER cable connector drive elbow roller fitting PN 4276985A 4 12 1 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES PRINTHEAD CLEANING 4 12 2 3 Unscrew and set aside the elbow fitting on CL4 Refer to Figure 4 12 1 It is not necessary to disconnect the tubing from the fitting 4 Carefully pull the printhead assembly toward you until the printhead cable connector is accessible Refer to Figure 4 12 1 Disconnect the printhead cable and remove the printhead assembly from the instrument Remove any stuck labels from the printer drive roller Figure 4 12 1 Clean the printer drive roller and the pr
351. is rinsed and dried For details see Rinsing and Drying the Aspiration and Dispense Lines The blood sample is held in the reservoir for a minimum of 17 seconds and a maximum of 21 0 seconds depending on conditions in the Analytical Station The duration of this cycle could be extended if the Analytical Station performs two bar code reads Transferring the Blood Sample to the Dispense Probe and Priming the Dispense Line Before transferring the blood sample to the dispense probe the SlideMaker ensures the dispense probe is down in the rinse block and then uses 30 psi to dry the dispense line and probe The probe down sensor SEN12 detects when the dispense probe is down The fluid detectors FD6 and FD8 confirm the presence of air during the drying of the dispense lines PN 4276985A PN 4276985A INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM To prime the dispense line 50124 opens the pathway for the correct reservoir VL8 is activated opening the line to the dispense probe and the valves on either end of the reservoir VL3A and VL3B for RESI or VL4A and VL4B for RES2 are deactivated opening the reservoir Then 5 psi from VL18 is routed through VL3A for RESI or VL4A for RES2 pushing the blood sample from the reservoir through the dispense line and then through the dispense probe until the leading edge air bubble and front section of the trailing segment are pushed out the dispense probe and into the rinse block See Figure 2 5 8
352. ism 73341976 PN 4276985A 2 6 3 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM CASSETTE TRANSPORT MODULE 2 6 4 When the cassette present sensor SEN26 senses a slide cassette is present at the slide ejection station 1 SOL50 is de energized CL6 retracts returning the input cassette transfer mechanism to its home position The input cassette retracted sensor SEN27 senses when the input cassette transfer mechanism is at home CL6 is fully retracted SOL55 is energized retracting the cassette lifter cylinder CL14 which lowers the slide cassette After the slide cassette is lowered SOL 47 is energized to extend CL5 CL5 operates two lockdown arms that lock the front of the slide cassette in position for slide ejection The cassette locked sensor SEN21 senses when the slide cassette is locked down Slide Ejector Module The Slide Ejector module removes the slides from the slide cassette for processing Refer to Figures 2 6 1 and 2 6 2 old configuration or Figures 2 6 3 and 2 6 4 new configuration to locate the components in the Slide Ejector module When the slide cassette is locked into position for ejecting a slide if the slide pickup bridge is empty 1 The slide pusher stepper motor retracts the slide pusher As the slide pusher retracts from under the slide cassette the bottom slide in the cassette drops into position for ejection When the slide pusher retracted sensor SEN23 sense
353. ith cut corners ensure the smears are centered on the slide with margins on both sides For an example refer to Figure 5 1 2 6 the Workstation select SlideMaker tab and return the setting in the Patients 5 2 4 Samples box to the original setting PN 4276985A 3109 HOLVNIE CAA JILL iO N N 10 SCHEMATICS 6 1 1 61 SCHEMATICS INCLUDED 6 1 1 PN 4276985A 6 i CONTENTS 6 ii PN 4276985A SCHEMATICS 6 1 SCHEMATICS INCLUDED This chapter contains the engineering schematics you need for troubleshooting the SlideMaker The schematic revision levels were current on the date this revision of the manual was released The schematics will be updated again to the latest revision level whenever this manual is revised Because the engineering schematics are simply inserted into the document and are not assigned page numbers or figure numbers they are not included in the table of contents or the index In the text the engineering schematics are referenced by their name and document control number DCN The schematics are inserted into this chapter in the following order Name DCN Pneumatic Hydraulic Sc
354. ity of the blood smear is determined by Surface conditions of the slide e Performance of the Smear Sample Access and Reservoir and Dryer modules For the smear specifications refer to the Users manual or the Online Help System Troubleshooting Smear Module Alignment Problems The Smear module is integrated with the Slide Ejector module the Dryer module and the Dispense module into one slide transport frame Each module must be mounted accurately for the Smear module to perform correctly The mounting of the Slide Ejector module affects the position of the ejected slide which affects gt ability of the smear truck to pick up the slide gt alignment between the spreader slide and the smear slide Dispense module affects the positioning of the blood drop on the slide Dryer module affects the positioning of the smeared slide on the conveyer belt in the Dryer module Troubleshooting the Servo System Two test points are available on the System Control card to assist in troubleshooting the servo system Ground the test point TP64 to inhibit all servo motor operation WARNING Operator injury and or instrument damage may result from very high smear truck speeds and no braking input Remove the motor from the smear assembly before grounding TP65 and the limit sensors to troubleshoot the servo system Ground the test point TP65 to run the motor in an open loop mode to verify motor commutation and driv
355. jector module lift out and set aside the Cassette Output Queue module 4 Determine the configuration of the Slide Ejector module See Figure 4 15 5 Note Two configurations of the Slide Ejector module are currently in the field Earlier models have setscrews securing the back of the Slide Ejector module In later models the setscrews are eliminated and the adjustment screws are relocated e If this model of the Slide Ejector module has setscrews securing the back go to step 5 If this model of the Slide Ejector module does not have setscrews go to step 6 4 15 3 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES SLIDE EJECTOR ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNMENT Figure 4 15 5 Loosening the Slide Ejector Module Setscrews CK P D 2 Adjustment 4 lt k screws 1 e 24 Adjustment SS screws TS Captive 5 IE ans 3 screws e p SPE ETTE Module TIU gg securing SCrews Locking screw 73341956 5 To reposition a Slide Ejector module with setscrews securing the back Ensure the module securing screws Figure 4 15 5 are removed b Unfasten the captive screws securing the upper cassette transfer mechanism and move the mechanism to access the Slide Ejector module s adjustment screws Refer to step 4 of the Cassette Output Queue Module removal procedure under Heading 4 1 c Loosen the setscrews securing the back of the Slide Ejector module Refer to Figure 4 15 5 d To move the
356. k c Reinstall the setscrew and ensure it is aligned with the bottom alignment mark Select ELEVATOR to move the slide elevator up While the slide elevator is moving up select STOP MOTION The slide elevator stops when it reaches the top limit of its travel Check the rack and gear assembly and ensure the top of the rack is aligned with the center alignment mark Refer to Figure 4 6 1b If the top of the rack is not aligned with the center alignment mark adjust the platen horizontal adjustment screw to achieve alignment Refer to Figure 4 6 1b Note When the horizontal position of the platen is set correctly the right side is about 10 to 15 degrees lower than the left This tilt assures correct registration of the slide when it drops from the Dryer module onto the platen Verify the platen deposits slides in the slide baskets correctly Go to Slide Placement Adjustments Slide Placement Adjustments 1 2 Place glass slide the platen Return to the SERVICE FUNCTIONS screen and select SOLENOID TEST MAIN MENU SERVIGE FUNGTIONS SOLENOID TEST De energize SOL60 to close the gripper on the slide In the Basket Queue module place a slide basket under the slide elevator Return to the SERVICE FUNCTIONS screen and select BASKET TEST MAIN MENU SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt CASSETTE SHUTTLE BASKET gt BASKET TEST Set POSITION to SINGLE Select ELEVATOR to move the slide elevator down While the slide
357. k 5 54 is obstructed or malfunctioning 1 Ifthe cover appears closed open the cover and close it again 2 Resetthe SlideMaker to resume normal operation 3 Ifthe message persists a Ensure SEN54 is unobstructed b Close the cover 4 fthe message still persists call your Coulter Representative PN 4276985A 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 2 3 Cassette Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION REGOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action CASSETTE CYLINDER SENSORS Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated The sensors for the output cassette transfer Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Cassette is OFF is ON 2 If the smear truck cannot pick mechanism the mechanism that advances 4 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 59 CASSETTE XFER PUSHER Output Queue Is up slide to make smear the the slide cassettes in the Cassette Output 1 3 Q eei eaae 2 Turn off the SlideMaker SENSOR FAILURE Obstructed Or Sensor E sample is not used ueue module indicate that the cylinder is Remove all the slide cassettes from the Cassette Input Queue and Cassette Output Failed
358. ker Needs To Download The New Software 7 2 1 SlideMaker Platen No Slide 7 2 17 SlideMaker Reagent Tank Not Full 7 2 38 SlideMaker Reports Analytical Station Not Ready 7 2 11 SlideMaker Reports Processor A VPP Failure 7 2 35 SlideMaker Reports Processor 8 VPP Failure 7 2 35 SlideMaker Reports Slide Dryer Transfer Mechanism Shuttle to Dryer Did Not Extend Sensor 10 7 2 16 PN 4276985A INDEX SlideMaker Reports Slide Dryer Transfer Mechanism Shuttle to Dryer Did Not Retract Sensor 9 7 2 20 SlideMaker Reports Slide Ejector Sensor Failure 7 2 22 SlideMaker Reports Slide Truck Down Position Error 7 2 41 SlideMaker Reports Slide Truck Sensor Failure 7 2 45 SlideMaker Reports Slide Truck Up Position Failure 7 2 43 SlideMaker Sample ID Mismatch 7 2 11 SlideMaker Shuttle Bed Vacuum Failure Sensor 4 7 2 40 SlideMaker Shuttle Calibration Required 7 2 39 SlideMaker Shuttle Not At Dispense Position Sensor 7 7 2 39 SlideMaker Shuttle Not At Label Printer Position Sensor 5 7 2 39 SlideMaker Shuttle Not At Smear Position Sensor 6 7 2 40 SlideMaker Shuttle Position Sensors Failure 7 2 40 SlideMaker Slide Ejector Register Extend Failure 7 2 23 SlideMaker Slide Ejector Register Retract Failure 7 2 21 SlideMaker Slide Ejector Retry Failure 7 2 22 SlideMaker Slide Ejector Did Not Retract Sensor 23 7 2 21 SlideMaker Slide Transfer Sensors Obstructed Or Failed 7 2 20 SlideMaker To Analytical
359. ker Needs To is OFF D EV SM DOWNLOAD NEEDED Download The New e Software Please Start 8 Download Procedure a i From The SlideMaker Setup Screen N A N A SlideMaker Log N A N A No known problems identified so Workstation received an unknown error code If the message persists Internal Message No and Code Unknown Error Code continues operation from the SlideMaker 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket XXX SM FAULT Received From 2 Turn the SlideMaker off and then on SlideMaker Error 3 If the message persists Code gt a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears can contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides If the dryer belts had stopped motion review the slides that were within the dryer area as they may have excessive heat damage d Call your Coulter Representative PN 4276985A 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 2 1 Miscellaneous System Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error RCS
360. ket Queue Module 7334106A 4 Unfasten the captive screws securing the Basket Queue module 5 Disconnect the cables and tubings attached to the Basket Queue module 6 Remove the Basket Queue module from the SlideMaker Cassette Transport Module The Cassette Transport module comprises three modules the Cassette Input Queue module the Slide Ejector module and the Cassette Output Queue module While two of these three modules the Cassette Input Queue module and the Slide Ejector module are different functionally they make up one physical assembly Use this procedure to Remove the complete Cassette Transport module from the SlideMaker e Access components in the Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector modules To remove only the Cassette Output Queue module see Cassette Output Queue Module PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES 4 GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER CAUTION Risk of damage to electronic components Connecting or disconnecting a circuit card solenoid or any other electronic component while the power is ON can damage the component or the circuitry for the component Power down the SlideMaker before connecting or disconnecting an electronic component 1 Turn off the main power switch on the rear of the SlideMaker and unplug the main power cable from the ac outlet 2 Open the main cover For directions see Opening the Main Cover in this section WARNING Risk of personal injury and
361. l the slide cassettes from the Cassette Input Queue and Cassette Output Note Unused samples are extend the allowable time or the Queue modules discarded following reset SANSA OG NOT because 4 Manually push the upper cassette transfer mechanism back to the retracted 3 Completed smears are dried The upper cassette transfer mechanism position i and deposited in slide basket is jammed 5 Putafull slide cassette in the Cassette Input Queue module 4 The SlideMaker stops e The cylinder 619 failed 6 Turn on the SlideMaker The cassette transit sensor SEN30 is 7 Ifthe message persists blocked or failed a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative CASSETTE LOCK SENSOR Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated The cassette locked sensor SEN21 and Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Cassette is OFF is ON 2 If the smear truck cannot pick cassette unlocked sensor SEN22 indicate 4 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 54 SLIDE CASSETTE LOCK Lock Sensor Failure 8 up a slide to make a smear the that the cassette is both locked and unlocked Turn off the SlideMaker SENSOR ERROR e sample is not used eii ine se
362. lations may have a Leakage Current at accessible parts of more than 500 pA but must not exceed 5 0 mA Coulter instruments such as the GEN S System and its peripherals incorporate primary circuit filtering to meet EMC requirements therefore the exception in UL Standard 1262 Section 6 7 is applicable and allows a leakage current as high as 5 0 mA Computer systems such as the GEN S Workstation and their peripherals are evaluated and approved to Underwriters Laboratories Standard 478 Information Processing and Business Equipment prior to being approved for use with Coulter instruments Leakage current is tested per Section 28 A paragraph 28 A 3 EXCEPTION A unit that requires electromagnetic interference filters or filtering capacitors or both for functional performance or to meet EMC regulations for example FCC regulations may have Leakage Current in excess of 500 pA but must not exceed 3 5 mA Computers and their peripherals used with the GEN S System employ EMC filtering devices as described in UL 478 Section 28 A paragraph 28 A 3 EXCEPTION therefore the maximum allowable leakage current is 3 5 mA Operation Operating Procedures Refer to the Operating section of the SlideMaker Users Guide or the Online Help System for the operating procedures PN 4276985A INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION ELECTRONIC POWER SYSTEM 2 2 ELECTRONIC POWER SYSTEM Summary The electronic power system converts the ac input line voltage to the dc voltage
363. ld Refer to Figure 4 1 8 Unfasten the captive screws securing the Dispense module Refer to Figure 4 1 9 Disconnect the cables and tubings attached to the Dispense module Remove the Dispense module from the SlideMaker Dryer and Slide Elevator Modules CAUTION Risk of damage to electronic components Connecting or disconnecting a circuit card solenoid or any other electronic component while the power is ON can damage the component or the circuitry for the component Power down the SlideMaker before connecting or disconnecting an electronic component 1 Turn off the main power switch on the rear of the SlideMaker and unplug the main power cable from the ac outlet 2 Open the main cover For directions see Opening the Main Cover in this section WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination Some slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Remove the Cassette Output Queue module and set it aside it is not necessary to completely disconnect the Cassette Output Queue module Refer to the Cassette Output Queue Module removal procedure and do steps 1 through 7 4 Unfasten the captive screws securing the upper rear wall of the Basket Queue module and remove the wall as shown in Figure 4 1 4 5 Unfasten the two captive screws securing the Dryer module See Figure 4 1 11 Figure 4 1 11 Captive Screws Securing the Drye
364. le 2 5 5 Transferring the Blood Sample to the Dispense Probe and Priming the Dispense Line 2 5 6 Dispensing Drop of Blood Sample onto the Slide 2 5 7 Rinsing and Drying the Aspiration and Dispense Lines 2 5 8 Sample Access and Reservoir Module 2 5 11 Dispense Module 2 5 11 Dispense Pump 2 5 12 Dispense Probe Mechanism 2 5 12 Rinse Block 2 5 13 Dispense 1 Manifold and Dispense 2 Manifold Cards 2 5 13 Fluid Detectors 2 5 13 Function Summary 2 5 14 Error Conditions 2 5 15 Sensor Summary 2 5 16 PN 4276985A CONTENTS 2 2 6 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM CASSETTE TRANSPORT MODULE 2 6 1 Summary 2 6 1 Description 2 6 1 Preparing the Slide Cassettes for Processing 2 6 1 Cassette Input Queue Module 2 6 1 Slide Ejector Module 2 6 4 Upper Cassette Transfer Mechanism 2 6 5 Cassette Output Queue Module 2 6 6 Slide Ejector Interface Card 2 6 7 Function 2 6 7 Connectors and Test Points 2 6 7 Sensors Summary 2 6 7 2 7 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE 2 7 1 Summary 2 7 1 Description 2 7 1 Slide Transport Module 2 7 1 Function 2 7 1 Smear Module 2 7 4 Alignment 2 7 7 Voltage and High Vacuum Inputs 2 7 7 Smear Transport Interface Card 2 7 7 Function 2 7 7 Connectors and Test Points 2 7 8 Calibration of the Slide Positions in the Slide and Smear Module 2 7 8 Calibrating the Shuttle Positions 2 7 8 Calibrating the Smear Truck Positions 2 7 8 Sensor Summary 2 7 8 28 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM LAB
365. le ribbon cable for the primary connection Refer to the GEN S SM SlideMaker Interconnect Block Diagram DCN 6323239 in Chapter 6 for an overview of the interconnection between the Main Distribution card and the rest of the electrical system For details refer to the GEN S SM SlideMaker Interconnect Diagram DCN 6321624 in Chapter 6 The Main Distribution card Provides the control and data connection to the power supply via the Power Supply Monitor card Routes PRES and VAC EN signals from the System Control card to the Power Supply Monitor card for control of the pneumatic enable valves e Routes power to and receives signals from the Power Supply Monitor card System Control card gt Smear Transport Interface card gt Dryer Interface card Slide Ejector Interface card gt Basket Transport Interface card 2 2 5 2 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION ELECTRONIC POWER SYSTEM Routes power to the gt Main fan Main Fluidics Interface card gt Dispense 1 Manifold card gt Dispense 2 Manifold card Receives signals from the gt Power on off switch a logic level control for the output of the power supply gt Reset switch used to reset the instrument gt Main cover interlock switch Monitors the status of the float sensor in the vacuum accumulator tank TK3 and energizes SOL63 to drain the vacuum accumulator tank as needed Provides control signals and dc voltages to the Label Printer module
366. lide Elevator module smear quality affected by volume of blood drop 4 7 1 conditions affecting 7 3 1 smear truck adjustments illustration new configuration 4 18 2 4 18 5 adjustments illustration old configuration 4 18 2 4 18 5 alignment check and adjustments procedure 4 18 1 cleaning the guide rods 4 19 1 components new configuration illustration 2 7 6 components old configuration illustration 2 7 5 defining the pick position illustration 4 4 2 defining the wick position illustration 4 4 2 function 2 7 4 location general 2 7 2 moving manually procedure 4 18 1 positions 2 7 6 replacing the O ring 4 20 1 14 INDEX service testing and adjusting options 4 2 5 setting the pick and wick positions 4 4 1 See also smear truck assembly smear truck assembly replaceable parts illustration 8 2 26 replaceable parts table of part numbers 8 2 26 8 2 27 Smear Transport Interface card component locations illustration A 2 13 connectors table of A 2 13 function 2 7 7 location 2 7 2 replacement 4 8 1 test points table of A 2 14 software installation using a laptop computer 4 10 1 menu options summary 5 1 solenoids function general 2 3 8 location references A 3 1 service testing option 4 2 2 specific functions table of A 3 1 special headings attention 1 1 3 caution 1 1 3 important 1 1 3 note 1 1 3 SVF 5 1 1 symbols used in manual ABBREVIATIONS 1 System Control card component lo
367. lide is transferred to the Dryer module SOL41 is de energized retracting CL8 and the slide pusher bars The slide transfer retracted sensor SEN9 senses when the slide pusher bars are retracted Then the smear truck deposits the spreader slide on the shuttle The truck lift lowers the smear truck and SOL43 is de energized releasing the smear truck vacuum This spreader slide becomes the smear slide for the next sample of blood Alignment The Smear module is integrated with the Slide Ejector module the Dryer module and the Dispense module into one slide transport frame Each module must be mounted accurately for the Smear module to perform correctly For additional troubleshooting information refer to Heading 7 3 Voltage and High Vacuum Inputs See Smear Module Input Tolerances under Heading A 1 for the acceptable ranges for the voltage and high vacuum inputs to the Smear module Smear Transport Interface Card PN 4276985A Function The Smear Transport Interface card is located on the top right side of the Slide and Smear module Refer to Figure 2 7 1 The Smear Iransport Interface card is an interface between all of the electrical components in the Slide and Smear module except the servo motor and the Main Distribution card The Smear Transport Interface card routes via the Main Distribution card Power from the Power Supply Monitor card Control signals from the System Control card Data signals to the System Contr
368. lideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Label is OFF is ON 2 If asample s label is not Service Only Continuous operation may 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 35 LABEL PRINTER TEMP Printer Temperature printed the sample is not used elevate the printhead temperature 2 Turn the SlideMaker off wait approximately 30 minutes then turn the SlideMaker EXCEEDED Exceeded Turn Off 3 Completed smears are dried on SlideMaker and deposited in a slide basket 3 Ifthe message persists Mere pe all a Turn off the SlideMaker If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative PRINTER TOP OF FORM Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop N A 1 No new samples are aspirated 1 Top of form is not within allowable Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code 36 LABEL PRINTER TOP OF FORM ERROR SlideMaker Label Printer Top Of Form Not Detected Ang 2 Any sample reservoir is not processed 3 Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket 4 The SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity distance Most likely caused by labels jammed in the top of form sensor 2 Three consecutive labels not found during initialization of the Printer 3 Printer
369. lift Smear edge setscrew Tilt lever driving nut Smear truck setscrew Pick up 2 7 6 Figure 2 7 7 Smear Truck Assembly New Configuration Front view Rear view Truck lift spring Lift up position Tilt down Screw setscrew 7334187C Two sensors the truck lift down sensor SEN19 and the truck lift up sensor SEN18 monitor the position of the truck lift and generate error messages when the truck lift is not in the correct position Adjustments on the smear truck assembly allow you to adjust the positions of the smear truck See Figures 2 7 6 and 2 7 7 For the procedure see Heading 4 18 SMEAR TRUCK ALIGNMENT CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS To remove the smear truck assembly a hole in the frame above the smear truck path provides screwdriver access to the three screws securing the assembly to the lead nut support housing The smear truck uses unregulated vacuum via VL43 to pick up and securely hold the slides The truck vacuum switch sensor SEN3 monitors the smear truck vacuum When a slide with a drop of blood is in the smear position the smear truck moves to the Slide Ejector module and picks up a slide The pick offset is calibrated to ensure the smear truck goes to the correct location to pick up the slide Holding the slide in position for making a wedge smear the smear truck places the left edge of this spreader slide on the smear slide moves the spreader slide through the dr
370. lip 5 way solenoid valve 1021414 8 2 2 11 8 2 4 4 8 2 12 10 8 2 13 1 Hardware coupling flexible 0 197 i d x 0 500 o d aluminum 2527763 8 2 3 16 Hardware hinge display panel CP 6805857 Hardware hinge hidden zinc plate 2523647 Hardware latch concealed 3 Ib pull up 1 9 x 1 3 in ABS black 2852019 8 2 9 14 Hardware mount fluid detector CP 1023417 8 2 5 9 8 2 10 2 Hardware mount pinch valve CP 1017501 8 2 5 2 8 2 7 2 Hardware plate catch mount S A 6805820 Hardware plate catch mount S A 6805821 Hardware plate nut side panel S A 6805768 Hardware plate pusher slide ejector 7000658 8 2 3 23 Hardware support dispense backwash trough S A 6805062 8 2 14 2 Heat source assembly 6706225 8 2 6 7 Housing S A 6805776 Lever and spring assembly for SEN46 6807184 8 2 6 5 Lever tilt on smear truck 6806635 8 2 15 7 PN 4276985A Table 8 1 6 Master Parts List M MASTER PARTS LIST PARTS LISTS Description Part Number Figure Item Manifold 5 psi CP 1007924 8 2 8 6 Manifold CP MF7 1006763 8 2 8 7 Manifold solenoid valve 4 position 6232850 8 2 10 6 Manifold solenoid valves pneumatic 10 position 24 Vdc 6232748 8 2 5 12 8 2 7 10 Manifold w four solenoid valves 6232836 8 2 3 12 Module Keypad and Display 4037349 Module Upper Cassette Transfer Mechanism S A 6806011 8 2 13 Motor ejector pusher 6806347 8 2 3 17 Motor dc brushless 24 Vdc 10 K rpm
371. ll One of these basket or belt position mechanical activity and the EE a Turn off the SlideMaker module heater is turned Rear belt position SEN31 b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GEN S System operation off ire eli i ide i Front belt position SEN32 Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Basket present rear right SEN33 WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears can contain biohazardous Basket present front right SEN34 material Handle with care and avoid skin contact Basket present rear left SEN35 set present roste Ca omr roma se um Dudes oe moc SEN31 SEN32 SEN33 SEN34 SEN35 or Note You s t be able to retri I the slid j SEN36 failed indicating a corner has a 10 y NONIE ld slide basket when it does not d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative Thetrack belts are misaligned a basket is not actually at the corner 7 2 4 7 2 4 PN 4276985A Table 7 2 2 Basket Error Messages Continued TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action BASKET CORNERS FULL Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 Nonew samples are aspirated Note This condition can also generate Note Press
372. llen slide 3 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker b If the smear truck is empty close the cover and reset the SlideMaker 6 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GEN S System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative 7 2 44 7 2 44 4276985 Table 7 2 14 Truck Error Messages Continued TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION REGOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action TRUCK REVERSE SENSOR 1 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours The SlideMaker stops all At servo initialization Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Truck is OFF Is ea uge dot Servo is jammed or binding 1 Reset the SlideMaker 40 SERVO REVERSE LIMIT NOT Reverse Motion B Encoder failed 2 Ifthe message persists FOUND SENI SG Reset the bad e Servo motor failed a Turn off the SlideMaker 5 reverse limit sensor SEN1 failed b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GEN S System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative TRUCK SENSOR ERROR Yes SlideMaker Log If
373. lt can break the belt or overload the motor When adjusting the belt tension remove the slack in the belt but DO NOT overtighten the belt 2 Adjust the position of the pulley until the front belt is just taut Do not overtighten the belt 3 Tighten the adjustment screw 4 Repeat from step 1 for the rear belt Verification l Reinstall the Basket Queue module place a slide basket in the Basket Queue module and power up the SlideMaker Note If you turn on the SlideMaker without a slide basket in the Basket Queue module the SlideMaker generates slide basket errors 2 Repeat the Preliminary Checks to verify the front and rear belts and position sensors are adjusted correctly Repeat the adjustments if necessary 3 Install three empty slide baskets randomly on the front belt in the Basket Queue module and three on the rear belt 4 the SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE 5 Do five dry cycles and ensure the slide basket under the Slide Elevator module advances correctly 6 On the SlideMaker screen select ADVANCE BASKET MAIN MENU gt ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt gt PN 4276985A PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE and ensure The slide basket under the Slide Elevator module transfers smoothly to the front belt slide basket in the left corner of the front belt transfers smoothly from the front belt to the rear belt 4 25 5 4
374. m 21 0 in 21 6232937 Cylinder air single acting spring return 0 156 bore 0 25 stroke 22 6806358 Cylinder air X registration S A 23 7000658 Hardware plate pusher slide ejector 24 6806217 Custom Part arm cassette lockdown right PN 4276985A 8 2 5 8 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Figure 8 2 4 Cassette Output Queue Module 2 See Table 8 2 4 7334004B 8 2 6 PN 4276985A Table 8 2 4 Cassette Output Queue Module See Figure 8 2 4 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Item Part Number Description 1 6232889 Cylinder air 1 63 stroke 5 8 bore 2 6028749 Cable assembly sensor 38 cm 15 0 in 3 6232958 Valve solenoid pneumatic 5 way NO spool 100 psi 10 cfm 24 Vdc 4 1021414 Hardware clip 5 way solenoid valve CP PN 4276985A 8 2 7 8 de E RD Ep At Ay ES tc 7 amp Figure 8 2 5 Dispense Module See Table 8 2 5 PN 4276985A 8 2 8 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Table 8 2 5 Dispense Module See Figure 8 2 5 Item Part Number Description Components Illustrated 1 6855763 Valve pinch standard pull apart assy 2 1017501 Hardware mount pinch valve CP 3 6211015 Actuator valve pilot 7 16 bore nickel plated 4 6232829 Fitting elbow miniature adjustable 2 mm 5 64 i d hose barb to 10 32 thd brass 5 6805571 Pump pinch S A 6 6232447 Actuator valve pilot piston pneumatic 11 6 Ib brass 7 6806993 Fi
375. may be made on one Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List of the samples in a reservoir Call your Coulter Representative 3 Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket 4 The SlideMaker stops FLUIDICS DETECTOR 3 Yes SlideMaker Log For the first For the third N A The sample is discarded Fluid detector FD3 is defective Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Fluid two failures failure in a If three consecutive failures occur A fluidics problem 1 Resetthe SlideMaker 89 FLUID DETECTOR 3 FAILURE Detector 3 Failure ME bite during aspiration or if this failure 2 If the message persists ood flow ood flow i Reset the SlideMaker as aetna tet occurs during backwash Turn off the SlideMaker failure during 1 No new samples are aspirated b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GEN S System operation backwash 2 Asmear may be made on one Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List of the samples in reservoir 3 Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket 4 The SlideMaker stops Call your Coulter Representative 7 2 04 7 2 04 4276985 Table 7 2 8 Fluidics Error Messages Continued TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm L
376. me GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative PN 4276985A 7 425 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 2 9 Pneumatics Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION REGOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center RCS Application Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action PNEUMATICS 5 PSI SUPPLY Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker 5 PSI Out is OFF is ON 23 5 PSI SUPPLY FAILURE Of Range Or Not Present Turn Off On SlideMaker The SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity 1 5 psi regulator is misadjusted If it was set too high it could have ruptured the diaphragm 2 Pressure leak most likely from a disconnected line 3 Pneumatic Supply Monitor 5 Psi card failure 4 A D converter error or failure Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm 1 Checkthe 5 psi a From the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLIES b While monitoring the 5 psi reading on the screen adjust the 5 psi regulator REG1 If the message persists check for a 5 psi leak 2 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker and open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears a
377. metal rule on the slide pusher butting the rule against the cassette stop b If the slide pusher is retracted place the metal rule on the exposed rails between the slide pusher and the cassette stop butting the rule against the cassette stop 5 the SlideMaker screen select SLIDE EJECT MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE gt gt SLIDE EJECT The slide pusher is retracted and then extended to eject a slide 4 15 2 PN 4276985A PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SLIDE EJECTOR ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNMENT WARNING Personal injury The motor for the slide pusher is very strong and will pinch your fingers if they are caught between the slide pusher and the rule While holding the rule be careful not to place your fingers in the path of the slide pusher 6 Hold the metal rule in place If the rule is on top of the slide pusher as the slide pusher is retracted hold the rule against the cassette stop and allow it to seat on the exposed rails 7 As the slide pusher is extended continue to hold the rule in place until the slide pusher reaches the rule and holds it against the cassette stop 8 While the motor is stalling and the slide pusher is holding the rule tighten the two mounting screws closest to the cassette stop 9 Repeat steps 5 through 7 While the motor is stalling and the slide pusher is holding the rule tighten the other two mounting screws for the slide pusher 10 Repeat step
378. meter cntl control cntlr controller comm communication CP custom part CPU central processing unit CR current regulator semi conductor device CRC cyclic redundancy check cts clear to send CV check valve CW clockwise D D A digital to analog converter dc direct current DCN document control number det detector DGND digital ground dly delay DP diametrical pitch dispense pump dpst double pole single throw DUART dual universal asynchronous receiver transmitter DWN down ABBREVIATIONS 1 ABBREVIATIONS ea each ed edition elev elevator EMC electromagnetic capability EMI electromagnetic shield en enable enc encoder ESD electrostatic discharge ETL Electrical Testing Laboratories EVR electronic vacuum regulator ext external extd extended F F Fahrenheit FCC Federal Communication Commission FD fluid detector FF feed thru fitting filt filter FR reducer fitting FRC field replaceable component FRU field replaceable unit ft feet FT T fitting FU union fitting FY Y fitting G GND ground H Hg mercury Hi high HNGND high noise ground Hz Hertz IBUS instrument bus 2 ABBREVIATIONS IC integrated circuit i d internal diameter ID identification IEC International Electrical Commission in inches inhib inhibit INST instruction int interior I O
379. mne d barau e 3 Remove and reinstall the slide cassette that is in the slide ejector station i Note Unused samples are e SEN21 SEN22 failed 4 Turn on the SlideMaker discarded following reset SEN21 or SEN22 is blocked not a likely 5 Ifthe message persists 3 Completed smears are dried cause a Turn off the SlideMaker and deposited in a slide basket b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation 4 The SlideMaker stops Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative 7 2 8 7 2 8 PN 4276985A Table 7 2 3 Cassette Error Messages Continued TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION REGOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action CASSETTE LOCKED SENSOR 21 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated A timeout occurred in attempting to unlock Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Cassette is OFF is ON 2 If the smear truck cannot pick the slide cassette at the slide ejection station 4 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 56 SLIDE CASSETTE LOCKED Locked Sensor 21 65 a slide to make a smear the locked empty slide cas
380. mounted on Slide Ejector Interface J11 J9 14 See Figure 2 6 2 or PCB Figure 2 6 4 Reflection slide cassette present and empty 29 CASS LIFTED reserved N A Slide Ejector Interface J12 J9 15 30 CASS TRANSIT Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J23 J6 6 See Figure 2 6 5 Blocked upper cassette Interface transfer mechanism in transit between home and fully extended For details see Table A 4 2 31 REAR BELT POS Infrared interrupting 4 piece Basket Transport J1 J7 7 See Figure 2 11 1 mounted on PCB Interface Blocked rear belt profile in center of sensor 32 FRONT BELT POS Infrared interrupting 4 piece Basket Transport J2 J7 8 mounted on PCB Interface See Figure 2 11 1 Blocked front belt profile in center of sensor PN 4276985A A 4 3 QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION SENSOR FUNCTIONS AND TYPES Table A 4 1 Sensor Functions Continued SEN Electrical Mnemonic Type Input Output No Location Reference Active State Interface Card Connector Plug Pin 33 BASKET PRESENT REAR Infrared interrupting 2 piece Basket Transport J3 J7 9 RIGHT mounted on PCB Interface See Figure 2 11 1 Blocked basket present at right rear position 34 BASKET PRESENT FRONT Infrared interrupting 2 piece Basket Transport J4 J7 10 RIGHT mounted on PCB Interface See Figure 2 11 1 Blocked basket present at right front position 35 BASKET PRESENT REAR Infrared interrupt
381. n Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action COMMUNICATION PC CRC Yes N A No N A N A 1 The sample for which the Five consecutive messages from the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code Workstation communication error occurred Workstation to the SlideMaker failed the CRC 4 Check if the Workstation is working correctly If necessary shutdown and restart the 03 WORKSTATION COMM communications CRC is discarded verification Workstation ERROR error If necessary 2 No new samples are aspirated 2 Ifthe message persists wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a reset the Workstation 3 Completed smears are dried slide basket then reset the SlideMaker and deposited in a slide basket 3 Ifthe message still persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative COMMUNICATION PC TIMEOUT Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop N A 1 No new samples are aspirated 1 No response from the Workstation Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker To is OFF is ON 2 Any sample in a reservoiris 2 Handshake signals absent when 1 Check if the Workstation is working correctly If necessary shutdown and restart the 04 NO WORKSTA
382. n procedure to prevent this problem Tools Supplies Needed 1L deionized or distilled water in a container Empty container for long term shutdown only Red pinch valve deactivator clips for long term shutdown only Procedure 1 Clean the SlideMaker before shutting it down Ifthe SlideMaker will remain in the laboratory on the SlideMaker screen select RUN SHUT DOWN MAIN MENU gt gt ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt gt ROUTINE FLUIDICS gt gt RUN SHUT DOWN Let the cleaning reagent remain in the instrument for at least 30 minutes Ifthe SlideMaker will be transported do the flush procedure Refer to the Flush procedure for the SlideMaker in the Online Help system ATTENTION Do not remove the waste pickup tube 2 PN 4276985A Remove the diluent and cleaning reagent pickup tubes from their reagent containers and place the tubes in container of deionized water Note The SlideMaker reagent lines are connected to the same pickup tubes as the GEN S System reagent lines Cycle deionized water through the reagent lines a Select RUN SHUT DOWN MAIN MENU gt gt ROUTINE FUNCTIONS ROUTINE FLUIDICS gt gt RUN SHUT DOWN four times b Select RUN START UP MAIN MENU gt gt ROUTINE FUNCTIONS ROUTINE FLUIDICS gt gt RUN START UP four times If the SlideMaker will be shut down for less than seven days it is acceptable to leave the deionized water in the SlideMaker Go to step 7 If the Slide
383. nch Tubing through VL116 to VC19 3 3 9 Connecting Tubing from VL114 to Needle Vent Fitting 3 3 9 Installing the Housing Interface Bracket 3 3 9 Installing the Guide Interface Bracket 3 4 2 GEN S System Main Components Layout 3 4 2 Connecting the Diluter 3 SlideMaker Interface Card to SlideMaker Service Port Cable 3 4 3 Reinstalling the Ground Shield Wires and the Cover Plate 3 4 3 Pinch Valve Deactivator Clip Locations 3 4 4 Connecting the Reservoirs to the Diluter 3 4 6 Connecting the Reservoirs to the SlideMaker 3 4 6 Routing the Fluid Detector Cables to the Smear Transport Interface Card 3 4 7 Installing a Splash Shield on the Dispense Module 3 4 8 Installing Splash Shields on SOL120 and the Sample Access and Reservoir Module 3 4 8 Connecting Fluidic Lines to the Back of the SlideMaker 3 4 9 Connecting the SlideMaker Fluidic Lines to the GEN S System Fluidic Lines 3 4 9 Latches Securing the Main Cover 4 1 2 Opening the Main Cover 4 1 2 Closing the Main Cover 4 1 3 Removing the Basket Queue Module 4 1 4 Captive Screws Securing the Upper Cassette Transfer Mechanism 4 1 5 Screws Securing the Cassette Transport Module 4 1 6 Removing the Cassette Output Queue Module from the Cassette Transport Module 4 1 6 Thumbscrews Securing the Dispense Module Splash Shield 4 1 7 Captive Screws Securing the Dispense Module 4 1 7 Captive Screws Securing the Cassette Output Queue Module 4 1 8 Captive Screws Securing
384. nd Reservoir IS Attach to wD MF13 MF13 Remove from MF1 3 73341076 PN 4276985A INSTALLATION PROCEDURES MODIFYING THE GEN S SYSTEM 3 9 Install VL116 and the mounts for BD3 and on the interface bracket if necessary ATTENTION Notice that the mini pinch valve and the fluid detectors have locating tabs a Using the hardware provided install the black mini pinch in the position shown in Figure 3 3 5 This pinch valve is VL116 b Using the screws provided install the two fluid detector mounts for BD3 and FDI Note The fluid detectors are not installed in the mounts until after they are tubed 10 Install VL25 on the interface bracket a Locate VL25 the unsecured black mini pinch valve near the needle vent chamber VC19 See Figure 3 3 6 b Disconnect the green striped tubing from the bottom of VL25 c If this isa field retrofit replace the brown striped tubing between CV45 and the T fitting FT13D with a longer piece about 8 cm 3 in of the same type tubing For location of the tubing see Figure 3 3 6 Figure 3 3 5 Interface Bracket Figure 3 3 6 Locating VL25 Captive Screws 7334108A 6985037A d Install VL25 in the open position on the interface bracket Figure 3 3 5 using the locking ring provided e Replace the green striped tubing originally connected to the bottom of VL25 with a longer piece 19 cm 7 5 in of the same type tubing and connect the tubing to the bottom
385. nd Y fitting previously connecting the needle vent fitting to VC19 See Figure 3 3 10 Note This step leaves the green striped silicone tubing through VL25 unattached and a port on VC19 open Figure 3 3 9 Connecting Tubing from VL115 to Y Fitting Figure 3 3 10 Removing Tubing from Needle Vent to VC19 Sample Access and Reservoir module Attach Y fitting vacuum Needle vent fitting 7334031A Remove Y fitting From 6985039A tubing PN 4276985A 3 3 7 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES MODIFYING THE GEN S SYSTEM c Connect the green striped tubing from VL25 to the second leg of the Y fitting as shown in Figure 3 3 11 ensuring the red critical length tubing marker is positioned between the Y fitting and VL25 d Connect a 10 cm 4 in length of green striped silicone tubing to the third leg of the Y fitting See Figure 3 3 12 Figure 3 3 11 Connecting Pinch Tubing from VL25 to Figure 3 3 12 Attaching Pinch Tubing to Y Fitting Y Fitting Critical is VETIB length _ tubing i marker VL115 From 5 Attach 10 cm 4 in Connect tubing VL115 S 5 oa pinch tubing from VL25 Y fitting 6985040A Y fitting 6985041A e Route the other end of the 10 cm 4 in green striped silicone tubing through the new pinch valve VL116 to the open port on VC19 via a reducer union fitting and 25 mm 1 in of green black striped polyurethane tubing as shown in Figure 3 3 13 f Route th
386. nd data signals to the System Control card Data signals to the System Control card In addition a comparator circuit on the Basket Transport Interface card precisely locates the threshold for the basket slide index sensor SEN37 Connectors and Test Points The locations of the connectors and test points on the Basket Transport Interface card are shown in Figure A 2 1 and described in Tables A 2 1 and A 2 2 respectively Sensor Summary The sensors used by the Basket Queue module are listed in Table 2 11 1 For a complete list of sensors used in the SlideMaker and a description of the types of sensors used see Heading A 4 Table 2 11 1 Basket Queue Module Sensor SEN Name Type Input Output NO Location Reference Active State Interface Card Connector Plug Pin 31 Rear belt position Infrared interrupting 4 piece Basket Transport J1 J7 7 See Figure 2 11 1 mounted on PCB Interface Blocked rear belt profile in center of sensor PN 4276985A 211 3 2 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM BASKET QUEUE MODULE Table 2 11 1 Basket Queue Module Sensor Continued SEN Name Type Input Output NO Location Reference Active State Interface Card Connector Plug Pin 32 Front belt position Infrared interrupting 4 piece Basket Transport J2 J7 8 See Figure 2 11 1 mounted on PCB Interface Blocked front belt profile in center of sensor 33 Basket
387. nd or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact b Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 3 Ifthe message still persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears can contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative 7 2 26 7 2 26 PN 4276985A Table 7 2 9 Pneumatics Error Messages Continued TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION REGOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center RCS Application Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action PNEUMATICS 30 PSI SUPPLY Internal Message No and Code 24 30 PSI SUPPLY FAILURE Yes SlideMaker Log SlideMaker 30 PSI Out Of Range Or Not Present Turn Off On SlideMaker If AutoStop If AutoStop He g The SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity 1
388. nd the smear is PN 4276985A centered between the long edges of the slide as shown in Figure 4 15 2 This alignment is achieved by a combination of slide 73341996 ejector and smear truck alignments Do the slide ejector alignment on instruments with this new configuration whenever gt You have adjusted the slide pusher Blood smears are skewed gt The slide is not centered on the shuttle 4 15 1 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES SLIDE EJECTOR ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNMENT Tools Supplies Needed rule for the Slide Pusher Adjustment Five whole blood specimens Slide Pusher Adjustment 1 Remove all slide cassettes in the Cassette Input Queue 2 If there is a slide on the slide pickup bridge remove it 3 Loosen the four mounting screws for the slide pusher Figure 4 15 3 or Figure 4 15 4 about 1 8 turn Figure 4 15 3 Verifying the Position of the Slide Pusher Figure 4 15 4 Verifying the Position of the Slide Pusher in the Slide Ejector Module Old Configuration in the Slide Ejector Module New Configuration Check here for gap Slide pickup Slide pickup bridge Cassette stop Slide SEN24 mounting screws d 3941708 73341940 4 Place 6 in metal rule in the slide ejection station a If the slide pusher is extended place the
389. ne F Backwash Backwash diluent diluent VC19 DP2DP1 FDE FD HO 7 h RES2 Path ed GENeS System Dispense closed closed needle probe bellows Rinse Lee Lee block valve valve 7334125 Figure 2 5 14 Drying the Sample Reservoir and Dispense Lines VC19 DP2 DP1 FDE FD hk ra 5 1 RES Di Path Path GEN S iu ispense closed closed needle probe bellows Rinse block valve gt To waste chamber 7334126A At the appropriate times during the rinsing and the drying of the reservoir and dispense lines the fluid detectors FD2 FD3 FD6 FD7 and FD8 detect and confirm the presence of diluent and air 25 10 PN 4276985A INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM At the appropriate times during the rinsing and the drying of the aspiration paths the fluid detectors FD7 FD1 and BD3 detect and confirm the presence of diluent and air Sample Access and Reservoir Module The Sample Access and Reservoir module is located in the lower compartment of the Diluter Refer to Figure 2 1 1 The Sample Access and Reservoir module provides the pathway for sample aspiration from the Analytical Station to the SlideMaker and in conjunction with the Dispense module controls the volume separation and positioning of the blood sample and the rinsing and
390. ne of SOL24 Connect the Diluter side of QD8 connector to the SlideMaker See Figure 3 4 7 Using Figure 3 4 8 as a guide route the fluid detector cables from the Sample Access and Reservoir module to the Smear Transport Interface card as follows Fluid detector cable for Connects to FDI J25 FD2 J26 FD4 J28 FD7 J31 Note For the location and function of all the connectors on the Smear Transport Interface card see Figure A 2 6 and Table A 2 13 Figure 3 4 8 Routing the Fluid Detector Cables to the Smear Transport Interface Card Smear Transport Interface card 7334021B PN 4276985A 3 4 7 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES UNPACKING AND CONNECTING THE SLIDEMAKER Installing the Splash Shields 1 2 Slide the splash shield for the Dispense module onto the module See Figure 3 4 9 Reposition the shipping bracket on the Cassette Output Queue module until the hole in the bracket aligns with the hole in the upper left side of the splash shield Secure the splash shield with two thumbscrews See Figure 3 4 9 Position the splash shield for SOL120 over the solenoid See Figure 3 4 10 Position the splash shield for the Sample Access and Reservoir module over the module and secure it to the Diluter frame with two thumbscrews See Figure 3 4 10 Note The right thumbscrew for the Sample Access and Reservoir module s splash shield also secures the splash shield for SOL120 Figure 3 4 9 Installing a Splash Shield
391. nents illustration 2 5 2 function 2 1 2 2 5 11 removing 4 1 8 replaceable parts illustration 8 2 8 replaceable parts table of part numbers 8 2 9 securing captive screws location 4 1 7 splash shield thumbscrews location 4 1 7 dispense position definition 2 7 1 nominal setting A 1 2 setting 4 3 3 specifications A 1 1 dispense probe mechanism components illustration 2 5 12 function 2 5 12 location 2 5 12 replaceable parts illustration 8 2 25 replaceable parts table of part numbers 8 2 25 dispense pump DP1 adjustment 4 7 1 function 2 5 12 location 2 5 2 INDEX 3 INDEX dispense pump DP2 adjustment 4 7 1 function 2 5 12 location 2 5 2 DPI See dispense pump DP1 DP2 See dispense pump DP2 Dry cycles See cycles Dry DRYER EXTEND SENSOR 10 7 2 16 DRYER HIGH TEMPERATURE 7 2 16 DRYER NO SLIDE IN BASKET 7 2 17 DRYER PLATEN SENSORS 7 2 18 DRYER PLATEN TIMEOUT 7 2 19 DRYER PLATEN 7 2 17 DRYER RETRACT SENSOR 9 7 2 20 DRYER SENSORS 7 2 20 Dryer Exit Sensor card function A 4 5 replacement 4 8 1 Dryer Interface card component locations illustration A 2 2 connectors table of A 2 2 function 2 9 2 location 2 9 1 replacement 4 8 1 test points table of A 2 2 Dryer module components illustration 2 9 1 description 2 9 1 function 2 1 2 2 9 1 removing 4 1 9 replaceable parts illustration 8 2 10 replaceable parts table of part numbers 8 2 11 securing captive scr
392. nes to the Back of the SlideMaker 3 4 9 Connecting the SlideMaker Fluidic Lines to the GEN S System Fluidic Lines 3 4 9 PN 4276985A INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 3 1 PREINSTALLATION CHECKLIST Before you install the instrument verify the following conditions are met Report any discrepancies on the Installation Report Space and Accessibility v space is sufficient for the SlideMaker dimensions and requirements for accessibility are shown in Figure 3 1 1 Figure 3 1 1 Space and Accessibility Requirements for the SlideMaker 38 cm 15 in 63 5 cm 05 in 445 wor 60 96 cm 61 cm 24 in 24 in 38 1 cm 15 in 26 in 7334030A Electrical Requirements Y outlet is within 1 2 m 4 ft of the area designated for the SlideMaker GENeS System Requirements v The following components are installed in the GEN S System e Diluter Processor card PN 6705943 rev B e Diluter 2 card PN 6706632 rev e Diluter SlideMaker Interface card PN 6706591 rev A e Diluter lower front cover with a cutout on the left for connecting the SlideMaker e GEN S System Analytical Station software rev 2B or higher e GENeS System Workstation software rev 2B or higher v The following universal pickup tubes are installed in the reagent containers e Diluent pickup tube PN 6706295 Cleaning agent pickup tube PN 6706295 or 6706296 PN 4276985A 344 INSTALLAT
393. ng 4 1 To access the linked information select the blue underlined text b The material is divided into many small sections electronic files e Every primary heading is a separate file and whenever possible the amount of material contained within one primary heading is limited to four to ten pages e Ifa primary heading must be large such as the illustrated parts list invisible breaks are added to the electronic file to further divide it To move from one section electronic file to the next in an HTML version of the manual use the right and left arrows on the navigation bars displayed at the top and bottom of each section PN 4276985A INTRODUCTION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This section covers safety precautions that you must take whenever you are working on the GEN S SM SlideMaker In addition when following a procedure in this manual always follow any safety precautions included in that procedure Electronic WARNING Risk of personal injury Rings or jewelry can contact exposed electronic components causing personal injury from electric shock Remove rings and other metallic jewelry before performing maintenance or service on the electronic components of the instrument WARNING Risk of personal injury Contacting exposed electronic components while the instrument is attached to power can cause personal injury from electric shock Power down completely before removing covers to access electro
394. nic components CAUTION Risk of damage to electronic components Connecting or disconnecting a circuit card solenoid or any other electronic component while the power is ON can damage the component or the circuitry for the component Power down the SlideMaker before connecting or disconnecting an electronic component CAUTION Risk of damage to driver circuitry Connecting or disconnecting a solenoid while the power is ON can damage the driver circuitry Turn OFF the power before connecting or disconnecting a solenoid CAUTION Risk of damage to electronic components Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives add in circuit cards and other electronic components Perform any procedures where there is a possibility of ESD damage at an ESD workstation or wear an antistatic wrist strap attached to a metallic part of the chassis connected to an earth ground CAUTION Risk of fire hazard Replacing a fuse or fuse holder with the incorrect type or rating can overheat the wiring causing a fire Always replace a fuse or fuse holder with the type and rating specified for that circuit Biological WARNING Risk of personal injury or contamination If you do not properly shield yourself before servicing the GENeS SM SlideMaker with the door open you can be injured or contaminated To prevent possible injury or contamination always wear gloves a lab coat and eye protection when servicing the instrument with the doors
395. not used 3 If the message persists Timeout If necessary e 3 Completed smears are dried a Turn off the SlideMaker reset the SlideMaker and deposited in a slide basket b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative PRINTER OUT OF LABELS Yes SlideMaker Log N A 1 No new samples are aspirated Label Printer module detected two successive Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code 33 LABEL PRINTER OUT OF LABELS SlideMaker Label Printer Out Of Labels Refer to the Online Help For The Procedure Bg 2 Any sample in a reservoir is processed to a smear Note The Label Printer module has up to two labels available when it senses the roll is out of labels 3 Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket 4 The SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity missing labels The label roll is empty Labels are missing from the label roll 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 2 Open the cover and check the label roll e fthelabel roll is missing a few labels move the label dispenser until more labels are available If the label roll is empty replace the roll Refer to the Replacing the SlideMaker Label Roll procedure in the Online Help system 3 Close the cover and reset t
396. nsor card Dryer Interface See Dryer Interface card Main Distribution See Main Distribution card Main Fluidics Interface See Main Fluidics Interface card part numbers 8 1 10 Pneumatic Supply Monitor 5 Psi See Pneumatic Supply Monitor 5 Psi card Pneumatic Supply Monitor 6 5 in Hg See Pneumatic Supply Monitor 6 5 in Hg card Pneumatic Supply Monitor 17 5 in Hg See Pneumatic Supply Monitor 17 5 in Hg card Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 Psi See Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 Psi card Pneumatic Supply Monitor High Vacuum See Pneumatic Supply Monitor High Vacuum card Power Supply Monitor See Power Supply Monitor card replacement procedure 4 8 1 Slide Ejected Sensor See Slide Ejected Sensor card Slide Ejector Interface See Slide Ejector Interface card Smear Transport Interface See Smear Transport Interface card System Control See System Control card Temperature Sensor See Temperature Sensor card 1 function 2 11 2 location 2 11 2 CL2 function 2 11 1 location 2 11 2 CL3 function 2 6 4 location 2 6 2 2 6 3 CL4 function 2 8 2 location 2 8 1 CL5 function 2 6 5 location 2 6 2 2 6 3 CL6 function 2 6 4 location 2 6 2 2 6 3 PN 4276985A CL7 function 2 6 6 location 2 6 6 CL8 location 2 7 2 CL9 function 2 6 6 location 2 6 5 2 7 2 CL10 function 2 5 7 location 2 5 12 2 7 2 CL11 function 2 6 4 location 2 6 2 2 6 3 CL12 function 2 7 5 location
397. nt Head Lock GL4 Locks the printhead to apply pressure to label See Figure 2 8 2 See Figure 2 8 1 dispenser roll 47 Cassette Lock CL5 Locks the slide cassette See Figure 2 6 1 or Figure 2 6 3 See Figure 2 6 2 48 Register Z Rel Solenoid See Figure 2 6 1 or Figure 2 6 3 CL3 See Figure 2 6 2 Aligns the ejected slide along the Z axis the axis from the front to the back of the SlideMaker 49 Register X Rel Solenoid See Figure 2 6 1 or Figure 2 6 3 CL11 See Figure 2 6 2 Aligns the ejected slide along the X axis the axis from the left to the right of the SlideMaker 50 Input Cassette Transfer See Figure 2 6 1 or Figure 2 6 3 CL6 See Figure 2 6 2 Advances the slide cassettes in the Cassette Input Queue module to the slide ejector station 51 N A spare Unassigned N A 52 See 501119 See SOL119 See SOL119 53 Output Cassette Transfer GL7 Advances the slide cassettes in the Cassette See Figure 2 6 6 See Figure 2 6 6 Output Queue module to the operator retrieval position 54 N A spare Unassigned N A 55 Cass Lift Solenoid See Figure 2 6 1 or Figure 2 6 3 CL14 See Figure 2 6 1 Lifts the slide cassette from the ejection position for transfer to the Cassette Output Queue 56 Truck Lift Release See Figure 2 7 1 CL12 See Figure 2 7 6 When de energized holds the smear truck in the raised horizontal position when energized releases the
398. nternal Message No and SlideMaker 5V Supply is OFF is ON tolerance but gt 4 5 V minimum e A D converter failure 2 Open the cover Code Out Of Tolerance Or Si reset threshold the SlideMaker 16 5V SUPPLY FAILURE Not Present Turn a stops all mechanical activity WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can Off On SlideMaker a and displays a message contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with message may not appear If the 5 V supply is less than the minimum reset thresholds the SlideMaker presents no signs of operation to the operator care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 4 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 5 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative 7 2 32 7 2 32 PN 4276985A Table 7 2 10 Power Error Messages Continued TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error RCS
399. nts Getting Started PN 4237304 SlideMaker User s Guide PN 4237212 Master Index PN 4237224 Host Transmission Specification PN 4237306 Any service memo that affects the information in this manual will include either minor revision change pages or a Notice of Information Update form for this manual A Notice of Information Update form will summarize the changes and will list the specific headings figures and tables affected Intended Audience To use this manual effectively you need the following PN 4276985A operators knowledge of the GEN S System including the SlideMaker option Service training on the SlideMaker A thorough understanding of gt Basic electronic and pneumatic principles and devices gt Hematology terms and concepts gt Troubleshooting techniques The ability to Read pneumatic hydraulic schematics and understand related terminology gt Read electronic schematics and understand related terminology gt Use a digital multimeter and an oscilloscope gt Use basic mechanical tools and understand related terminology INTRODUCTION MANUAL DESCRIPTION Organization The information in this manual is organized into 10 chapters To make it easier to access the information Inthe online manual each page or screen has A Contents button linked to a master table of contents gt An Illustrations button linked to a master list of illustrations A Tables button linked to a master list of tables
400. nual 6 1 1 SELF TESTING 7 4 1 SEN24 slide pusher extended sensor adjusting 4 15 3 See also sensors SEN37 basket index sensor removing illustration 4 26 1 replacing 4 26 1 See also sensors SEN41 vertical slide sensor adjustment 4 11 1 aligning illustration 4 11 1 See also sensors SEN46 gripper overextended sensor aligning 4 23 1 correct adjustment of lever 2 10 2 replacing the flag 4 23 2 sensor and flag detail illustration 4 23 2 See also sensors sensors active state defined A 4 1 encoder function A 4 6 functions table of A 4 1 infrared interrupting sensors function A 4 7 locations figure references A 4 1 logic function A 4 7 magnetic reed switch function A 4 7 manually activated switch function A 4 8 pulsed infrared reflective function A 4 8 reflective infrared function A 4 8 SEN24 slide pusher extended See SEN24 slide pusher extended SEN37 basket index See SEN37 basket index sensor SEN41 vertical slide See SEN41 vertical slide sensor SEN46 gripper overextended See gripper overextended sensor SEN46 temperature function A 4 8 types used on SlideMaker A 4 6 vacuum activated switch function A 4 8 voltage and current requirements A 4 7 PN 4276985A service function options accessing and using 4 2 1 BASKET TEST options description 4 2 4 CASSETTE SHUTTLE BASKET options description 4 2 2 DEFINE SERVO OFFSETS options description 4 2 5 DEFINE SHUTTLE
401. of VL25 11 Attach 19 05 cm 7 5 in of green black striped tubing to the white female Luer fitting in the Integration Kit and connect the fitting to the male Luer fitting in the tubing from the Sample Access and Reservoir module MF6 SOL116 port 6 PN 42769854 3 3 5 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES MODIFYING THE GEN S SYSTEM 12 Feed the tubing from SOL116 port 6 through one of the openings in the BSV module to the interface bracket and connect the tubing to the bottom of VL116 See Figure 3 3 7 Figure 3 3 7 Connecting Actuator Tubing to VL116 Attach tubing from SOL116 Sample Access and Reservoir module BSV module 6985038A 13 Install the interface bracket on the BSV module as shown in Figure 3 3 8 Figure 3 3 8 Installing the Interface Bracket Captive screws Interface jee bracket 7334109B 3 3 6 PN 42769854 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES MODIFYING THE GEN S SYSTEM 14 Remove the needle and replace it with the needle supplied in the Integration Kit Connect the waste and aspiration lines in the correct orientation Leave the needle vent line disconnected 15 Connect the tubing from the Sample Access and Reservoir module to the needle assembly area a Connect the 13 cm 5 in tubing from VL115 on the Sample Access and Reservoir module to the support leg of a Y fitting using 0 64 cm 0 25 in of yellow striped tubing as a sleeve to secure the tubing See Figure 3 3 9 b Remove the tubing a
402. of the system interconnect cable through the opening as shown in Figure 3 4 3 and connect the cable to J2 on the Diluter 3 SlideMaker Interface card Figure 3 4 3 Connecting the Diluter 3 SlideMaker Interface Card to SlideMaker Service Port Cable Diluter 3 SlideMaker Interface card J2 SlideMaker 7334025B 5 Connect the shield grounds for the dc power cable and IBUS cable to the screw on the cover plate at the rear of the Diluter and secure the cover plate to the rear corner of the Diluter as shown in Figure 3 4 4 Figure 3 4 4 Reinstalling the Ground Shield Wires and the Cover Plate Cover plate Screw Shield 14 ground System interconnec 733402 4276985 3 4 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES UNPACKING AND CONNECTING THE SLIDEMAKER Securing the SlideMaker to the Diluter 1 Align the threaded standoffs on the SlideMakers guide interface bracket with the slots in the Diluters housing interface bracket and move the SlideMaker until the standoffs slip through the slots and the two brackets are flush 2 Install the clamp interface bracket to secure the housing interface bracket to the guide interface bracket Leveling the SlideMaker l Place the level on the shuttle 2 Adjust the four SlideMaker feet until the shuttle is level Removing the Deactivator Clips Open the front cover of the SlideMaker and remove the red deactivator clips from the pinch valves on the Main Fluidics module th
403. og Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action FLUIDICS DETECTOR 4 Yes SlideMaker Log For the first For the third N A The sample is discarded e Fluid detector FDA is defective Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Fluid two failures failure ina If three consecutive failures occur A fluidics problem 1 Reset the SlideMaker 90 FLUID DETECTOR 4 FAILURE Detector 4 Failure T during aspiration or if this failure 2 If the message persists 3 ood flow ood flow i Reset the SlideMaker during backwash a Turn off the SlideMaker failure during 1 new samples are aspirated b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GEN S System operation backwash 2 A smear may be made on one Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List of the samples in a reservoir c Call your Coulter Representative 3 Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket 4 The SlideMaker stops FLUIDICS DETECTOR 5 Yes SlideMaker Log For the first the third N A The sample is discarded Fluid detector FD5 is defective Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Fluid two failures failure ina If three consecutive failures occur A fluidics problem 1 Reset the SlideMaker 91 FLUID DETECTOR 5 FAILURE Detector 5 Failure du
404. ogram from the boot block of memory about 8 KB of noneraseable flash memory in the flash memory chips EPROMs U45 U72 The primary purpose of this condition known as the Boot mode is to allow processor A and processor to transfer the boot handler software from flash memory to RAM memory After transferring the boot handler software the SlideMaker returns to the Normal mode Normal Mode In the Normal mode the SlideMaker uses the boot handler software to 1 Transfer part of the remaining 128 of code operating software from processor A s flash memory chip through processor A and processor B to the RAM memory chip for processor B Note The operating software for processor B is stored on the flash memory chip for processor A The flash memory chip for processor B contains screen information only 2 Transfer part of the remaining 128 K of code operating software from processor A s flash memory chip through processor A to the RAM memory chip for processor A In the Normal mode processor A has direct access to 56 K of RAM together with an additional 48 K of overlay and data only RAM and processor B has direct access to 56 K of RAM plus indirect access to an additional 72 K of RAM System Initialization After transferring the operating software from flash memory to RAM memory the SlideMaker uses the operating software to reset the instrument functions as defined in the software
405. ol card Note The servo motor which requires high switched currents is connected directly to the System Control card to avoid additional system noise In addition the Smear Transport Interface card routes signals from the eight fluid detectors without modification to the System Control card via a dedicated cable The fluid data signals are separated from all other signals to enable high quality signal transfer with minimum noise pickup 2 1 1 2 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE Connectors and Test Points The locations of the connectors and test points on the Smear Transport Interface card are shown in Figure A 2 6 and described in Tables A 2 13 and A 2 14 respectively Calibration of the Slide Positions in the Slide and Smear Module Calibrating the Shuttle Positions The home printer and dispense offsets are used to adjust the smear printer and dispense positions of the shuttle respectively To verify and adjust these shuttle positions see Heading 4 3 Calibrating the Smear Truck Positions The pick and wick offsets are used to adjust the pick and wick positions of the smear truck respectively To verify and adjust these smear truck positions see Heading 4 4 Sensor Summary The sensors used by the Slide and Smear module are listed in Table 2 7 1 For a complete list of sensors used in the SlideMaker and a description of the types of sensors used see Heading A 4 T
406. olyurethane 0 113 i d 3202038 Tubing restrictor line vacuum 15 6807015 Tubing restrictor line vacuum 4 6806997 Tubing ribbon double coiled 1024058 8 2 12 7 8 2 15 5 Tubing ribbon six tubed 0 113 i d 0 237 o d striped polyurethane 1023716 Tubing shielded cleaning agent 6806197 Tubing shielded diluent 6806195 Tubing shielded waste 6806193 Tubing silicone 0 062 black stripe pull apart 3213136 Tubing silicone brown stripe 3213163 Tubing silicone red stripe pull apart 3213139 Tubing silicone yellow stripe 3213176 Tubing sleeve for mini pinch valve 1024575 Tubing special 50 durometer hardness 3230059 8 1 12 PN 4276985A Table 8 1 9 Master Parts List T and U Continued MASTER PARTS LIST PARTS LISTS Description Part Number Figure Item Tubing special 8 ribbon 3230068 Tubing special coiled 0 38 i d x 1 25 cm 0 49 in L 1023707 8 2 12 23 PN 4276985A 8 1 13 8 PARTS LISTS MASTER PARTS LIST Table 8 1 10 Master Parts List V through Z Description Part Number Figure Item Valve check 6232080 Valve pinch valve single tube black S A 6857096 8 2 10 14 Valve pinch valve single tube grey S A 6806850 8 2 5 8 8 2 10 13 Valve pinch standard pull apart assembly 6855763 8 2 5 1 8 2 7 3 8 2 12 26 Valve solenoid hydraulic 3 way NG ppt 30 psi 6232856 8 2 5 13 8 2 10 12 Valve solenoid pneumatic 3 way NG 0 50 psi 62
407. on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action POWER 2 5V SUPPLY Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours The SlideMaker stops all Power supply failure or short circuit Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker 2 5V is OFF is ON mechanical activity A D converter error 1 Turn off the SlideMaker 15 2 5V SUPPLY FAILURE Supply Out Of 2 Open the cover Tolerance Or Not Present Turn Off On WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can SlideMaker contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 4 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 5 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative POWER 5V SUPPLY No SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours e Ifthe 5 V supply is out of Power supply failure or short circuit 1 Turn off the SlideMaker I
408. ontinued Signals by Pin J No Function Pin No Signal Type Direction Reference J5 Provides and 1 Scaled 5 V supply 4 0 Vdc represents 5VSCALED receives signals 5 Vdc analog output T 2 2 5 psi proportional voltage 5 0 Vdc 5PSI represents 8 0 psi analog in out 3 Scaled 24 V supply 4 0 Vdc represents 24VSCALED 24 0 Vdc analog output 4 30 psi proportional voltage 5 0 Vdc 30PSI represents 35 psi analog in out 5 Scaled 15 V supply 4 0 Vdc represents 15VSCALED 15 0 Vdc analog output 6 Unregulated vacuum proportional voltage HIGH_VAC 5 0 Vdc represents 32 0 Hg analog in out 7 Scaled 15 V supply 4 0 Vdc represents 15VSCALED 15 0 Vdc analog output 8 6 5 in vacuum proportional voltage 5 Vdc LOW_VAC1 represents 8 0 Hg analog in out 9 Buffered 2 5 V reference 2 5VSCALED 10 17 5 vacuum proportional voltage 5 0 Vdc LOW_VAC2 represents 20 0 Hg analog in out 11 Ac line fail logic LOW power failed POWER_FAIL digital output 12 Reset due to 5 V fail RESET_IN 13 Printer clock PRN_CLK 14 Label direction PRN_CW 15 Control to disable 24 V supply 24VSW_DIS 16 Alarm control ALARM 17 Control for future EVR REG_CV 18 Control to enable pneumatic pressure PRES_EN 19 Analog channel input 18 SPARE 2 20 Control to enable vacuum supply VAC_EN 21 15 V supply monitor 15
409. op of blood and stops allowing the blood to wick along the edge of the spreader slide The wick offset is calibrated to ensure the smear truck stops at the correct location on the slide Then the smear truck pushes the spreader slide across the long direction of the smear slide producing a wedge blood smear The SlideMaker software varies the wicking time and the acceleration and velocity of the spreader slide depending on the viscosity of the specimen The wicking time the acceleration and the velocity can be adjusted to produce a thinner or PN 4276985A INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE thicker smear depending on customer preference The adjustments are explained in the Online Help system topic Define Smear Speed The default settings are 5 5 and 5 Changes to these settings are made at the discretion of the customer and are entirely their responsibility After making the smear the Smear module transfers the labeled wet slide to the Dryer module for drying To move the slide from the shuttle to the Dryer module SOL44 is de energized to release the shuttle vacuum holding the slide on the shuttle and SOL41 is energized extending CL8 CL8 operates the slide pusher bars in the Smear module The slide pusher bars push the wet slide from the shuttle onto the conveyer belts of the Dryer module The slide transfer extended sensor SEN10 senses when the pusher bars are fully extended After the wet s
410. ors processed position sensor SEN7 or smear position the SlideMaker off and then on FAILURE Failure Turn the 3 Completed smears are dried sensor SEN6 is active at a time because 3 If the message persists SlideMaker Off On and deposited a slide basket sensor is blocked a Turn off the SlideMaker sensor failed b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation The most likely condition is that when the Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List shuttle is near the printer position or the Call your Coulter Representative dispense position the shuttle belt swings through the smear position sensor SHUTTLE SMEAR SENSOR 6 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated Ajam in the shuttle prevents the shuttle Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Shuttle is OFF is ON 2 Any sample in a reservoir is not from reaching the home smear 1 until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 70 SHUTTLE SMEAR POS NOT Not At Smear Position ES processed position 2 Open the cover FOUND SEN6 Sensor 6 3 Completed smears are dried e The smear position sensor SENG failed and deposited in a slide basket WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can 4 The SlideMaker stops contain prepared sme
411. ot the Slide Ejector module ejects slide SENA to determine if a slide is on the shuttle If not the smear truck picks up a slide from the slide pickup bridge and places it on the shuttle Assuming both the slide pickup bridge and the shuttle have a slide the Dry cycle sequence is as follows Slide Pickup Process 1 SOL49 is energized extending the register X cylinder CL11 CL11 pushes down the register X arm clearing the path for the smear truck The smear truck moves to the pick position SOL61 and SOL56 energized to extend CL12 which lowers the smear truck onto the slide SOL43 is energized to apply vacuum to the truck SOL48 is energized extending the Z button cylinder CL3 to separate retract the Z button from the slide SOL56 is de energized and then SOL61 is de energized to raise the smear truck and the slide from the slide pickup bridge The smear truck with the slide moves to the clearance position A new slide is ejected Refer to the Slide Ejection Process below Smear Making Process 1 2 The shuttle moves to the print position where label is applied to the smear slide While the smear truck picks up spreader slide from the slide pickup bridge refer to the Slide Pickup Process above the shuttle moves to the dispense position and then back to the smear home position SOL 61 is energized to tilt the smear truck Note Energizing SOL61 removes pressure from the bottom of
412. ot to pinch any wires If this is a new sensor connect the sensor to the Slide Ejector Interface card 8 Install the register Z forward sensor flag a Slide the collar guide onto the Z button and its cylinder and push the collar guide as far toward the slide pickup bridge as possible DO NOT tighten the setscrew b Slidethe sensor flag onto the Z button and its cylinder shaft and push the flag as far toward the slide pickup bridge as possible c Tighten the setscrew on the bottom of the sensor flag d Manually hold the Z button against the slide pickup bridge and slide the collar guide until it just touches the sensor flag e Tighten the setscrew for the collar guide f Slide the collar onto the Z button until it just touches the sensor flag 6 Tighten the two setscrews for the collar 9 Reinstall the Slide Ejector module 10 Ensure the register Z assembly is working correctly Go to Verification Verification On the SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE and ensure the smear truck picks up the slide 4 22 2 PN 4276985A 4 23 PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SEN46 GRIPPER OVEREXTENDED SENSOR ALIGNMENT AND FLAG REPLACEMENT SEN46 GRIPPER OVEREXTENDED SENSOR ALIGNMENT AND FLAG REPLACEMENT Purpose This section contains two procedures Use the SEN46 Alignment procedure whenever you have gt Replaced SEN46 or its flag gt Adjuste
413. ot used broken slide may be preventing a slide 4 Remove the slide cassette that is in the slide ejector station Note Unused samples are from being dispensed 5 Manually remove any slides from the slide ejector mechanism discarded following reset The slide pusher extended sensor 6 Close the cover 4 Any further sample in a SEN24 is blocked or failed 7 Reinstall the slide cassette in the Cassette Input Queue module reservoir is not processed 8 Reset the SlideMaker 5 Completed smears are dried 9 Ifthe message persists and deposited in a slide basket a Turn off the SlideMaker 6 The SlideMaker stops b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GEN S System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative EJECTOR SENSOR ERROR Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated The slide pusher retracted sensor SEN23 Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Reports is OFF is ON 2 The slide pusher is left in the and the slide pusher extended sensor SEN24 4 Wait until the last slide the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 118 EJECTOR SENSOR ERROR Slide Ejector Sensor e last known good position indicate that the slide pusher is both retracted Open the cover Failure 3 If the smear truck cannot pick and extended because 3 Atthe MAIN MENU select RO
414. oute the Diluter end of the reservoir 42 tubing through FD4 and VL4A and connect the tubing to FT3 using a plastic collar to secure and protect the tubing Note FT3 is connected to VL4A VL2 and the normally closed line of SOL118 Connect the ball ends of the reservoir support rod to the rod support clamps on the Diluter and the SlideMaker See Figures 3 4 6 and 3 4 7 3 4 5 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES UNPACKING AND CONNECTING THE SLIDEMAKER Figure 3 4 6 Connecting the Reservoirs to the Diluter 8 Connect 2 Connect support reservoir 2 rod 4 Connect reservoir 1 3 Connect reservoir 2 NE Connect reservoir 1 support rod 4 gt 4 lt an 24 gt 4 Connect QD8 6985025A 3 4 6 PN 4276985A INSTALLATION PROCEDURES UNPACKING AND CONNECTING THE SLIDEMAKER Adjust the ball fitting on the SlideMaker for the correct length if necessary 5 Connect the two reservoirs to the SlideMaker as shown in Figure 3 4 7 a Route the SlideMaker end of the reservoir 1 tubing through FD3 and VL3B and connect the tubing to FT8 using a plastic collar to secure and protect the tubing Note FT8 is connected to VL3B VL6 and the normally open line of SOL24 b Route the SlideMaker end of the reservoir 2 tubing through FD5 and VL4B and connect the tubing to FT9 using a plastic collar to secure and protect the tubing Note FT9 is connected to VL4B VL7 and the normally closed li
415. ower supply failure or short circuit Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Reports is OFF is ON mechanical activity 1 Turn off the SlideMaker 22 PROCESSOR B VPP FAILURE Processor B VPP Failure Turn Off On SlideMaker Service Only Processor B writes to the flash memory when new version is being downloaded 2 Open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 4 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 5 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GEN S System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative 4276985 7 2 35 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 2 11 Printer Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and
416. power supply The two ac filters an ac receptacle and a line filter isolate noise and protect both the SlideMaker and the ac input line Fuses Both ac lines live and neutral are fused providing protection for applications where two live lines are used The fuses are located on the rear panel of the SlideMaker and can be replaced by the customer Power Supply Function The power supply is a self contained unit located on the rear door of the SlideMaker See Figure 2 2 3 Figure 2 2 3 Electronic Power System Components N System Control Main fan ak 4 Main 3 Distribution card Keypad and Display module Housing for transient voltage suppressor lt ac line filters and fuses X S DO Monitor card Power supply 7334073B The power supply senses and compensates automatically for the ac line voltage as specified for Voltage Tolerances Ac Input Line Voltages under Heading A 1 TOLERANCES AND LIMITS allowing the instrument to operate at different line voltages without the need for manual configuration PN 42769854 2 2 3 2 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION ELECTRONIC POWER SYSTEM 2 2 4 The power supply transforms the ac voltage to the dc voltages and currents needed by the SlideMaker independent from the GEN S System s power and maintains the output regulation even with a line input variation of 10 from nominal The absolute maximum continuous power required by the SlideMaker
417. r Tighten the brackets securing screws f Repeat from step 1 above until SEN46 is adjusted correctly 6 Reinstall SEN49 h Reinstall the Cassette Output Queue module 4 23 1 4 SEN46 GRIPPER OVEREXTENDED SENSOR ALIGNMENT AND FLAG REPLACEMENT SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES 4 23 2 Figure 4 23 1 SEN46 with Bracket and Flag Detail module 6985002A Torsion spring Verification 1 the SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE 2 Dofive dry cycles and ensure the platen operates correctly SEN46 Flag Replacement Tools Supplies Needed A pointed object such as a ball point pen Removal 1 Move the slide elevator platen to access the flag for SEN46 a Select BASKET TEST MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt CASSETTE SHUTTLE BASKET gt gt BASKET TEST b Set POSITION to SINGLE c Select ELEVATOR to move the slide elevator down d While the slide elevator is moving down select STOP MOTION The slide elevator stops when it reaches the bottom limit of its travel holding the platen in the veritcal position Note If you do not select STOP MOTION the slide elevator completes its downward travel and immediately begins its upward travel 2 If the dryer exit sensor SEN49 is covering the flag for the gripper overextended sensor SEN46 slide SEN49 back out of the way PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR P
418. r the air passes through six choking holes to restrict the air flow and then through heatsink assembly to heat the air From the heatsink assembly the warm air makes U turn and flows vertically through twelve holes on the top surface of the lower chamber into the upper chamber The upper chamber of the Dryer module is permanently sealed across the top and along both long sides forming slide drying chamber with gentle hot air flow Two heat sensors in the Dryer module monitor the temperature One heat sensor senses the temperature in the heatsink and is an integral part of the heatsink assembly Refer to Figure 2 9 1 The other heat sensor senses the temperature in the upper chamber and is mounted on the Temperature Sensor card Refer to Figure 2 9 1 The ambient temperature thermistor and the circuitry for controlling the Dryer module temperature are on the System Control card At powerup sufficient current is supplied to the heatsink assembly to raise the heatsink temperature to about 20 C above the ambient temperature in a maximum of 3 minutes During operation the System Control card regulates the current to the heatsink assembly to maintain the drying temperature in the upper chamber at about 10 above ambient temperature Slide pusher bars in the Smear module push the wet smeared slide off the shuttle onto conveyor belts in the upper chamber of the Dryer module The conveyor belts belt pulley mechanisms driven by
419. r Module 7334097B 6 Liftthe Dryer module up off the alignment pins mounted on the Basket Queue module Refer to Figure 4 1 11 7 Pullthe Dryer module forward disengaging the hooks at the back of the Dryer module from their alignment grooves 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER 4 1 10 10 Disconnect the cables and tubings attached to the Dryer and the Slide Elevator modules Remove the Dryer module from the SlideMaker To remove the Slide Elevator module from the Dryer module unfasten the captive screws securing the Slide Elevator module to the right side of the Dryer module See Figure 4 1 12 Figure 4 1 12 Captive Screws Securing the Slide Elevator Module to the Dryer Module Keypad and Display Module CAUTION Risk of damage to electronic components Connecting or disconnecting a circuit card solenoid or any other electronic component while the power is ON can damage the component or the circuitry for the component Power down the SlideMaker before connecting or disconnecting an electronic component 1 Turn off the main power switch on the rear of the SlideMaker and unplug the main power cable from the ac outlet Open the main cover For directions see Opening the Main Cover in this section Pull on the latching pins securing the bottom of the Keypad and Display module to the cover Remove the Phillips head screws securing the Keypad and Display module bracket
420. r Representative TRUCK INVALID COMMAND Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated An invalid command was sent by processor Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Truck is OFF is ON 2 The sample in the reservoiris to the servo controller This indicates 4 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 46 SERVO COMMAND ERROR Received An Invalid not used 2 Open the cover Command Processor 8 Note Unused samples discarded following reset 3 Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket e Outputs of processor e Servo controller WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the slide on the shuttle and remove that slide if it is labeled or has blood on it 4 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 5 Check the smear truck for a slide a If the smear truck is holding a slide 1 Turn off the SlideMaker The smear truck drops the slide 2 Retrieve the fallen slide 3 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker b If the smear truck is empty close the cover and reset the SlideMaker 6 Ifthe message
421. r supply routes the main power voltages to the Power Supply Monitor card for monitoring and for distribution The Power Supply Monitor card distributes the voltages as shown in Figure 2 2 2 Electronic Power System Hazard Reduction PN 4276985A To minimize the risk to anyone servicing the SlideMaker The ac power is confined to the rear panel concentrating and reducing the number of energized components in an enclosed area Protective sleeving and covers are provided to those components that remain live when power is turned off the ac receptacle transient suppressor fuses and power switch 2 2 2 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION ELECTRONIC POWER SYSTEM WARNING Risk of personal injury Contacting exposed electronic components while the instrument is attached to power can cause personal injury from electric shock Power down completely that is turn off the main power switch on the rear of the SlideMaker and unplug the main power cable from the ac outlet before removing covers to access electronic components In spite of the fail safes implemented it is highly recommended that you always disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet when servicing the SlideMaker Figure 2 2 2 Electronic Power Distribution Power on Basket Label switch Interface
422. r truck sensors SEN18 and SEN19 6028907 8 2 15 3 Gable assembly vacuum drain 60163 6028763 PN 4276985A 8 1 3 PARTS LISTS MASTER PARTS LIST Table 8 1 3 Master Parts List C Continued Description Part Number Figure Item Cable assembly vacuum waste 6028753 Cable harness Pneumatic Monitor cards S A 6805671 8 2 9 2 Gable main power 6011023 Gable 501120 to SlideMaker Interface card 6806194 8 2 10 9 Cassette slide molded 6806470 Chamber foam trap S A 6859138 8 2 7 7 Chamber isolator S A 6858601 8 2 7 6 Ghamber plastic 6854732 8 2 8 4 Chamber rinse housing vacuum S A 6854848 82 7 5 Ghamber sheath tank 5 6805574 8 2 7 4 Chamber vacuum waste 5 6232825 8 2 8 9 Choke pneumatic orange 0 006 orifice 0 062 i d barbed ends 6232158 8 2 16 3 Consumable LOCTITE adhesive sealant 1601065 Cover basket S A 6806043 Cover Main Fluidics module 1023913 Cover panel left side S A 6805796 Cover panel right side mount S A 6805804 Cover panel right side S A 6805797 Cover panel top rear electronics S A 6805795 Cover splash shield Dispense module 6806855 Cover splash shield Sample Access and Reservoir module 6806874 Cover splash shield solenoid 120 CP 1025048 Cover unicover molded latch sleeve CP 1023879 Cover unicover molded latch CP 1023878 Cover unicover molded S A 6806070 Custom Part alignment pin front cover CP 1021433 Custom Part
423. ration and reservoir lines PN 4276985A INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION FLUIDIC SYSTEM 5 Psi The 5 psi regulator REG1 regulates 30 psi to 5 psi and routes the 5 psi to the 5 psi distribution manifold 8 for distribution to the Pneumatic Supply Monitor 5 Psi card for monitoring High vacuum enable valve SOL66 e Main Fluidics module and Dispense module 5 psi is used to Push waste from the SlideMaker to the Analytical Station s waste container Push blood samples from the reservoirs to the dispense line Vacuum Regulation and Distribution The SlideMaker uses three vacuums in its system high unregulated 17 5 in Hg and 6 5 in Hg Two adjustable regulators in the Main Fluidics module REG1 and REG2 Figure 2 3 2 regulate the high vacuum to 17 5 in Hg and 6 5 in Hg respectively Figure 2 3 2 Main Fluidics Module Front View VL28A VL27 VL28B Vent chamber tank TK1 A N J RVac I chamber P 03 6 5 in Hg vacuum Waste regulator REG2 Foam chamber 17 5 in Hg vacuum trap VC2 regulator REG1 VC1 78340580 PN 4276985A 2 3 3 2 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION FLUIDIC SYSTEM High Vacuum The high vacuum is routed from the high vacuum enable valve SOL66 to e Pneumatic Supply Monitor Vacuum card for monitoring e Vacuum accumulator tank TK3 for vacuum accumulation and distribution via VC5 VC6 and fluidic quick disconnects to the Main Fluidics module Slid
424. rd Connectors A 2 13 Smear Transport Interface Card Test Points A 2 14 System Control Card Connectors 2 15 System Control Card LEDs A 2 16 System control Card Test Points A 2 16 Solenoid Functions A 3 1 Sensor Functions A 4 1 SEN8 CASSETTE XFER HOME and SEN30 CASS TRANSIT Functionality A 4 6 9 iii CONTENTS 9 iv PN 4276985A QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION A 1 TOLERANCES AND LIMITS Fluid Detector Voltage Specifications The fluid detector output voltage ranges for the various fluids are lt 200 mV blood 300 mV to 500 mV air 700 mV to 1000 mV diluent During calibration all of the fluid detectors must read 20 920 V but 0 980 V on diluent Label Printer Module Adjustments Printer Height above the Slide Specification At the printer position the clearance between the slide on the shuttle and the label and printer rolls should be 1 mm 0 04 in the thickness of a glass slide Top of Form Sensor Voltage Settings Table A 1 1 Top of Form Sensor Voltage Settings Test Point Ground Testing Conditions Adjustment Acceptable Votage T2 TGND Label blocking top of form sensor R10 2 5 Vdc 0 1 1 TGND Label blocking top of form sensor Ri gt 3 25 Vdc 1 TGND Label liner blocking top of form sensor Ri 1 9 Vde Pressure and Vacuum Tolerances Table A 1 2 Pressure and Vacuum Tolerances Pneumatics Measured and Displayed Tolerance Range 5 psi
425. rded following reset e The cylinder CL7 failed 4 Manually push the output cassette transfer mechanism back to the retracted The output cassette extended sensor position 3 Completed smears are dried and me in slide basket SEN16 failed 5 Puta full slide cassette in the Cassette Input Queue module 4 The SlideMaker stops 6 Turn on the SlideMaker 7 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative 7 2 10 7 2 10 PN 4276985A TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES 7 Table 7 2 4 Communication Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION REGOVERY View Error RCS Application ID gt Prepare slide operating normally Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action COMMUNICATION ANALYZER Yes SlideMaker Log 5 24 hours 1 The SlideMaker waits until the The operator requested an operation Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm BUSY SlideMaker Reports Analytical Station is idle to retry requiring the Analytical Station to be inthe 4 Wait until the requested operation is completed and the Analyzer and SlideMaker Internal Message No and Code Analytical Station Not a the operation READY state while the Analytical
426. re 2 5 1 See Figure 2 5 1 Isolates Analytical Station s needle vent side Note To test 501114 use the F05 function on the GENeS System s Diluter keypad 115 SlideMaker Vent Cham VL115 Isol 1 See Figure 2 5 1 See Figure 2 5 1 Gloses pathway to Analytical Stations s vent chamber VC19 and to diluent supply Note To test 501115 use the F05 function on the GENeS System s Diluter keypad 116 SlideMaker Vent Cham VL116 15012 See Figure 3 3 13 See Figure 2 5 1 Gloses pathway to Analytical station s vent chamber VC19 Note To test SOL116 use the F05 function on the GENeS System s Diluter keypad 117 151 Aspiratation Line Isol VL117 See Figure 2 5 1 See Figure 2 5 1 Closes SlideMaker aspiration line Note To test SOL117 use the F05 function on the GENeS System s Diluter keypad 1 8 Reservoir SW1 RES1 None normally open See Figure 2 5 1 Solenoid switches sample aspiration pathway from RES1 to RES2 Note To test 501118 use the F05 function on the GENeS System s Diluter keypad PN 4276985A A 3 5 QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION SOLENOID FUNCTIONS Table A 3 1 Solenoid Functions Continued SOL Solenoid Name Components Activated No Location Reference Location Reference Components Function 119 N A spare Unassigned N A 120 2nd Aspiration Line Isol VL120 Closes SlideMaker aspiration line VL120 is a See Figure 2 5 1 See Figure 2 5
427. re aspirated Error in one of these three temperature Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code is ON sensors and or the servo loop 126 DRYER HEATER OVER TEMPERATURE FAILURE SlideMaker Dryer Temperature Too High EN is OFF 2 Any sample reservoir is not processed 3 The dryer heater is turned off 4 Completed smears are deposited in a slide basket 5 The SlideMaker stops Ambient temperature thermistor on the System Control card Heatsink temperature sensor in the heatsink assembly in the Dryer module See Figure 2 9 1 Dryer Module Components Hot air path temperature sensor on the Temperature Sensor card in the Dryer module See Figure 2 9 1 Dryer Module Components e Short circuit in dryer controller A D converter failure Dryer module fan failure 1 Turn off the SlideMaker 2 Open the cover WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears can contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place the slides in a basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides Review the slides that were within the dryer area as they may have excessive heat damage 4 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker Note Depending on how long the dryer was off there may be a delay before the dryer rea
428. re transferred to and from the System Control card from the Main Distribution card through the two board to board connectors P1 J1 and P2 J2 The exceptions to this are the servo motor and the fluid detector signals The servo motor is connected directly to the System Control card to avoid the generation of additional system noise from the high switched currents required by the motor The signals from the eight fluid detectors pass through the Smear Transport Interface card without modification and are routed to the System Control card on a dedicated cable Separating the fluid data signals from all other signals enables high quality signal transfer with minimum noise pickup A ground strap from the Display module is attached to the conductive inner surface of the main SlideMaker cover to provide EMI and RFI shielding as well as antistatic protection to the System Control card The connectors for the System Control card are shown in Figure A 2 7 and described in Table A 2 15 Test Points The test points used for troubleshooting the System Control card are shown in Figure A 2 7 and described in Table A 2 17 Keypad and Display Module The Keypad and Display module is mounted on the front cover of the SlideMaker Figure 2 1 1 The bottom of this module is secured to the front cover with latching pins so you can unlatch the module and swing it down for viewing when the cover is open The Keypad and Display module is the interface bet
429. rectly If not correct the routing and show the customer how to do it correctly b Using the shuttle drive belt manually move the shuttle under the printhead and verify the clearance is the thickness of one glass slide between the printhead and a slide on the shuttle or two glass slides between the printhead and the shuttle itself If not do the Printer Height above the Slide Adjustment procedure under Heading 4 5 PRINTER ADJUSTMENTS PN 4276985A 5 2 1 5 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES SLIDEMAKER FUNCTIONALITY CHECKLIST Examine the top of form sensor printhead and printer drive roller for stuck labels or evidence of glue If labels or glue are present clean the area as directed in Heading 4 12 PRINTHEAD CLEANING 7 At the Dispense module verify the dispense probe and the rinse cup are clean If not clean the dispense probe and rinse cup with a cotton swab dipped in 496 bleach and rinse with water as directed in the online help topic Cleaning the Dispense Probe and Rinse Cup Ensure the customer knows the dispense probe and rinse cup should be cleaned whenever there is evidence of blood build up on the outside of the dispense probe or the inside of the rinse cup or at least once a week 8 Atthe Cassette Transport assembly observe the transfer of slide cassettes Insert two slide cassettes into the Cassette Input Queue module On the SlideMaker screen select ADVANCE CASSETTES MAIN MENU SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt CA
430. remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative a b PN 4276985A 7 2 13 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 2 5 Dispense Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action DISPENSE INCOMPLETE Yes SlideMaker Log For the first For the third 5 24 hours The incomplete sample is Blood is not sensed by the correct fluid Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm ASPIRATION SlideMaker two incomplete discarded detector during aspiration because 1 If this message only appears for one sample check the specimen condition and Internal Message No and Code Incomplete Aspiration incomplete aspiration in If three consecutive incomplete The blood is too viscous and did not volume 82 INCOMPLETE ASPIRATION Gilel et aspirations occur reach the detector in time 2 If this message appears for three consecutive samples in row i T 1 No new samples are aspirated The specimen tube has insufficient blood a Ensure the last three specimen tubes had enough blood The SlideMaker needs 2 Completed smears are dried sample 250 u
431. rface card for each fluid detector Table 2 5 1 SlideMaker Fluid Detectors FD Functions Module Interface Card Gonnector FD1 Identifies blood in the aspiration line during aspiration to ensure the minimum volume is acquired Identifies diluent and air in the aspiration line during rinsing and drying of the aspiration lines Sample Access and Reservoir outside module near needle Smear Transport Interface J25 FD2 Identifies the leading edge of the aspirated sample for RES1 determining when to stop aspiration Detects the presence of blood during mixing in RES1 determining when to stop the left to right movement Confirms the presence of diluent and air during the rinsing and drying of RES1 and the aspiration lines Sample Access and Reservoir Smear Transport Interface J26 FD3 Controls the positioning of blood in RES1 Detects the presence of blood during mixing in RES1 determining when to stop the right to left movement Confirms the presence of diluent and air during the rinsing and drying of RES1 and the aspiration lines Dispense Smear Transport Interface J27 FD4 Identifies the leading edge of the aspirated sample for RES2 determining when to stop aspiration Detects the presence of blood during mixing in RES2 determining when to stop the left to right movement Confirms the presence of diluent and air during the rinsing and drying of R
432. rforms a complete slide preparation sequence without putting a drop of blood on the slide The Dry cycle can be divided into four processes 1 Slide pickup 2 Smear making 3 Slide ejection 4 Slide placement For a summary of these processes refer to the Dry Cycle Sequence Summary at the end of this section For more details refer to Slide Ejector Module under Heading 2 6 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM CASSETTE TRANSPORT MODULE and to Slide Transport Module and Smear Module under Heading 2 7 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE PN 4276985A 4 2 3 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES USING THE SLIDEMAKER SERVICE FUNCTIONS Table 4 2 5 SlideMaker MONITOR ADJUST FLUID DETECTORS Options Options Descriptions FILL DILUENT CAUTION Using the FILL DILUENT function overlong fills the vacuum overflow tank in the GEN S System Perform the fluid detector calibration promptly If a delay is unavoidable select DRY SYSTEM to drain the lines Drains the local waste chamber drains prepares the fluid detectors to sense diluent delivers diluent to the SlideMaker blood lines and displays the voltage for the fluid detector in real time CHANNEL SELECTION Increments the fluid detector numbers by one until the option ALL is reached at which time it restarts at 1 Note ALL is the default setting INCREASE VOLTAGE Increments the voltage for the fluid detector selected by CHANNEL SELECTION Exiting thi
433. ring bi d during aspiration or if this failure 2 If the message persists ood flow i Reset the SlideMaker or ihe test occurs during backwash a Turn off the SlideMaker failure during 1 No new samples are aspirated b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GEN S System operation backwash 2 A smear may be made on one Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List of the samples in a reservoir C Call your Coulter Representative 3 Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket 4 The SlideMaker stops FLUIDICS DETECTOR 6 Yes SlideMaker Log For the first For the third The sample is discarded Fluid detector FD6 is defective Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Fluid two failures failure in a If three consecutive failures occur fluidics problem 1 Reset the SlideMaker 92 FLUID DETECTOR 6 FAILURE Detector 6 Failure J during aspiration or if this failure 2 If the message persists 7 ood flow ood flow 0 Reset the SlideMaker i ee occurs during backwash a Turn off the SlideMaker failure during 1 No new samples are aspirated b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GEN S System operation backwash 2 A smear may be made on one Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List of the samples in a reservoir C Call your Coulter Representative 3 Completed smears are dried and deposited in a sl
434. rior to running cycles This is necessary because any movement of the tubing within BD3 can affect the calibration value Ifyou moved or replaced the tubing in FD1 recalibrate all the SlideMaker fluid detectors Refer to Heading 4 9 FLUID DETECTOR CALIBRATION PN 4276985A CONTENTS l 0 ABBREVIATIONS ABBREVIATIONS 1 PN 4276985A 10 i CONTENTS 10 4276985 ABBREVIATIONS D The following list is a composite of the abbreviations acronyms and reference designators used in this manual When the same abbreviation or reference designator is used for more than one word or type of component all meanings relevant to this manual are included separated by a semicolon SYMBOLS degrees equals greater than 2 greater than or equal to less than H micro amperes uL microliter minus number percent plus plus or minus registered NUMBERS 1st first 2nd second A A ampere ABS acrylonitrile butadiene styrene resin ac alternating current acc accumulator accum accumulator ACK acknowledge adj adjustment adv advance AGND analog ground assy assembly aux auxiliary BD blood detector BSV blood sampling valve buf buffer PN 4276985A C Celsius Cass cassette CD ROM compact disc read only memory cfm cubic feet per minute cham chamber CL cylinder cleard cleared clk clock cm centi
435. ripper im Stripper plate bracket screws Slide stripper plate screws Conveyer belts Stripper plate bracket 6985003A 7 Adjust the height of the slide stripper plate a Loosen the slide stripper plate screws Refer to Figure 4 17 1 b Adjust the slide stripper plate up or down as necessary c Tighten the screws just enough to hold the adjustment d Manually place a slide on the shuttle and energize and de energize SOL41 to check the operation of the slide stripper plate e Repeat from step a until the slide stripper plate is stripping slides correctly f Fully tighten the slide stripper plate screws Reinstall the Cassette Output Queue module Ensure the slide stripper plate is working correctly Go to Verification Verification 1 On the SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE 2 Do five dry cycles and ensure the slides are transferred from the shuttle to the dryer correctly 4 17 2 PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SMEAR TRUCK ALIGNMENT CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 4 18 SMEAR TRUCK ALIGNMENT CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Purpose The smear truck adjustments are critical because they affect how the slide is picked up from the slide pickup bridge how the slide is deposited on the shuttle and how the smear is made Adjustments on the smear truck assembly allow you to Reposition the tilt lever driving nut Adjust the degree of tilt w
436. ris 6 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 7 Place the slide cassette back in the Cassette Input Queue module 8 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 9 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Call your Coulter Representative Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 2 Open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Checkthe slide on the shuttle and remove that slide if it is labeled or has blood on it 4 Checkthe area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve if possible 5 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker 6 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative 7 2 46 7 2 46 4276985 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS FOR THE SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE 7 3 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS FOR THE SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE Troubleshooting Blood Smear Quality Problems The qual
437. rossover home sensor SEN40 senses when CL2 is fully retracted at home Figure 2 11 1 Basket Queue Module Components E Front stepper Transport Interface card stepper motor M4 50157 Front track track 6985026A To move slide baskets from the front output track to the rear input track 1 The rear belt position sensor SEN31 identifies the home position of the rear track determining if the rear track is aligned for receiving a slide basket The front belt position sensor SEN32 identifies the home position of the front track determining if the front track is aligned for transferring a slide basket See Figure 2 11 1 The basket front left sensor SEN36 senses a slide basket is present in the left corner of the front track ready for transfer See Figure 2 11 1 The basket rear left sensor SEN35 senses when the left corner of the rear track is empty SOL58 is energized extending CL1 See Figure 2 11 1 CL1 operates the crossover arm pushing the slide basket from the left corner of the front track to the left corner of the rear track The basket rear left sensor SEN35 senses when the slide basket is in the left corner of the rear track SOL58 is de energized retracting CL1 The left crossover home sensor SEN39 senses when CL is fully retracted at home The rear track advances the slide baskets until the basket index sensor SEN37 senses that an empty slot is positioned under the po
438. rp nyole and any 2 After the Diluter goes to an idle state wait until the SlideMaker empties the vacuum Internal Message No and Code Liquid i 3 Completed smears are dried time the SlideMaker is turned off and on accumulator and the SlideMaker screen displays READY 1 ACCUMULATOR l 1 To clear this error 3 Press START CONT on the GEN S System to resume normal operation sped 1 Analyzer grants the SlideMaker 4 If the message persists mechanical activity and the Dryer module heater is turned off permission to empty the vacuum accumulator 2 The SlideMaker empties the vacuum accumulator until the vacuum reservoir sensor SEN51 indicates the reservoir is not full or until 30 seconds has elapsed Note The vacuum accumulator is then completely emptied over a fixed time period If the 30 second timeout occurs it could indicate e The vacuum reservoir sensor SEN51 is defective The vacuum accumulator drain solenoid SOL63 is defective a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative PN 4276985A 7 2 31 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 2 10 Power Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons
439. rvice routine appears To exit a service function select EXIT as often as necessary to return to the desired screen Table 4 2 1 SlideMaker SERVICE FUNCTIONS Options Options Descriptions CASSETTE SHUTTLE BASKET Allows access to the ADVANCE CASSETTES LOCK CASSETTE UNLOCK CASSETTE BASKET TEST HOME SHUTTLE EXERCISE SHUTTLE PATH and DEFINE SHUTTLE REFERENCE POS options to test the movements of the slide cassettes the slide baskets and the shuttle See Table 4 2 2 SERVO SYSTEM Allows access to the RESET SERVO SYSTEM DEFINE SERVO OFFSETS EXERCISE SERVO PATH PERFORM SERVO PROFILE and ADV SERVO TO CLEARANCE POS options See Table 4 2 3 PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE Allows access to SLIDE CYCLE SLIDE EJECT STOP CYCLE and DRY CYCLE options See Table 4 2 4 RUN SERVICE Allows access to the VIEW PRINTER STATUS screen which displays the current Printer status for printer hardware and software revisions label missing label position label limit total label count print head status temperature and temperature exceeded motor status and speed ribbon stock TOF cold reset and printer intensity PNEUMATICS POWER SUPPLIES screen which displays the current readings for the pneumatic and electronic supplies and the acceptable tolerances SCAN SENSOR TEST screen which displays a list of the sensor numbers and the current state of each sensor Use the arrow prompts to select a sensor The name of the selected sensor is displa
440. s 5 through 7 While the slide pusher is holding the rule verify the entire edge of the slide pusher is contacting the rule If the slide pusher is skewed leaving a gap between the slide pusher and the rule repeat from step 3 to readjust the slide pusher 11 Ensure the slide ejector is still aligned correctly Go to Slide Ejector Alignment Slide Ejector Alignment l Inthe Slide Ejector module verify the slide pusher is extended all the way to the slide pickup bridge Refer to Figure 4 15 3 or Figure 4 15 4 If there is a gap between the slide pusher and the bridge reposition the slide pusher extended sensor SEN24 Go to step 2 If the slide pusher is in the correct position the slide pusher extended sensor SEN24 is adjusted correctly Go to step 3 2 Reposition SEN24 Loosen the securing screw for SEN24 Refer to Figure 4 15 3 or Figure 4 15 4 b Move SEN24 closer to the pickup station platform and tighten the screw c Onthe SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU SERVICE FUNCTIONS PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE and check the position of the slide pusher d Repeat steps a though c until the slide pusher is extended all the way to the pickup station platform e Ensure the slide ejector is aligned correctly Go to Verification 3 Remove the Cassette Transport module s securing screws and unfasten the captive screws on the right side See Figure 4 15 5 Note For better access to the Slide E
441. s and spacers 8 1 10 PN 4276985A PARTS LISTS MASTER PARTS LIST Table 8 1 2 Master Parts List A and B Description Part Number Figure Item Actuator valve pilot piston pneumatic 11 6 Ib brass 6232447 8 2 5 6 Actuator valve pilot 7 16 bore nickel plated 6211015 8 2 5 3 8 2 7 1 8 210 17 8 2 12 25 Basket slide molded compatible with the SlideStainer 6806894 Bearing roller assembly 2523625 8 2 6 4 Belt conveyer CP 1023108 8 2 6 1 Belt drive inner basket transport 2527696 8 2 2 5 Belt outer drive basket transport 2527695 8 2 2 9 Belt timing 40 DP 97 828 cm 38 515 in L 2527726 8 2 12 19 Bridge slide pickup 1024095 8 2 3 8 Brush assembly 6806079 8 2 12 18 Bumper foot 3908015 Bushing two each 2527850 8 2 3 9 PN 4276985A PARTS LISTS 8 MASTER PARTS LIST Table 8 1 3 Master Parts List C Description Part Number Figure Item Gable assembly 6 position 51 cm 20 in L 6028862 Cable assembly basket cover interlock sensor SEN54 6028835 8 2 2 7 Cable assembly Basket Queue module sensor SEN37 6028841 8 2 2 12 Cable assembly Basket Queue module sensor SEN39 6028842 8 2 2 17 Cable assembly Basket Queue module sensor SEN40 6028843 8 2 2 8 Cable assembly Basket Queue module sensors 6028840 8 2 2 13 Cable assembly emergency stop switch SEN13 6028836 Cable assembly flat flexible 6028488 Cable assembly main cover open sensor SEN53 6028834 Cable assembly power on off swi
442. s energized until the cassette transfer assembly moves the slide cassette into the Cassette Output Queue module see Cassette Output Queue Module After the slide cassette reaches the Cassette Output Queue module SOL53 is de energized retracting CL7 As CL7 retracts it moves the output cassette transfer mechanism arm pulling the slide cassette toward the front of the Cassette Output Queue module The output cassette retracted sensor SEN15 senses when the output cassette transfer mechanism is back in its home position Slide Ejector Interface Card Function The Slide Ejector Interface card is located on the front of the Cassette Input Queue module Refer to Figure 2 6 2 The Slide Ejector Interface card is an interface between the electrical components in the Cassette Transport module and the Main Distribution card The Slide Ejector Interface card routes via the Main Distribution card Power from the Power Supply Monitor card e Control signals from the System Control card Data signals to the System Control card Connectors and Test Points The locations of the connectors and test points on the Slide Ejector Interface card are shown in Figure A 2 4 and described in Tables A 2 11 and A 2 12 respectively Sensors Summary The sensors used by the Cassette Transport module are listed in Table 2 6 1 For a complete list of sensors used in the SlideMaker and a description of the types of sensors used see Heading A 4 Tabl
443. s needed in the SlideMaker monitors the power and distributes the power This section describes the components responsible for performing these functions including the Power Supply the Power Supply Monitor Card and the Main Distribution Card Electronic Power System Overview Refer to the block diagram of the electronic power supply Figure 2 2 1 as you read this section Figure 2 2 1 Electronic Power Supply Overview 5 5 Line FI 24 Power 3424 Main input oj filter power 215 Supply 15 Distribution 91 Hi Monitor Lt Transient SWITCH BIAS RETURN voltage suppressor 1 Fra cr e SWITCH SWITCH SWITCH BIAS BIAS RETURN BIAS S2 RETURN 5 V SWITCH BIAS 7334090A Pressing the main power switch 51 on the rear of the SlideMaker routes the ac input voltage through the line filter to the power supply The power supply generates a 5 V switch bias voltage and routes the voltage via the Power Supply Monitor card and Main Distribution card to the power on off switch S2 on the front panel When the power on off switch is in its off state the 45 V switch bias voltage is routed back to the power supply Pressing the power on off switch S2 opens the switch circuit The power supply detects the drop in return voltage and enables the main power voltages 24 V 5 V 15 V and 15 V The powe
444. s not detected a VLS Diluent error is generated and the Automatic mode is disabled because insufficient rinsing of the vent line can lead to carryover problems VLS Diluent error indicates a problem in the vent line backwashing process that requires further troubleshooting See Troubleshooting and Servicing below VLS Air Error During the vent line drying process controlled by 5133 in the GEN S System is used to detect the presence of air If air is not detected VLS Air error is generated and the Automatic mode is disabled because inadequate drying of the vent line can lead to dilution of the specimen in the tube VLS Air error indicates a problem in the vent line vacuum drying process that requires further troubleshooting See Troubleshooting and Servicing below Calibration BD3 is calibrated automatically whenever the GEN S System is powered up or reset You can also initiate a calibration of BD3 by using the F79 function on the Diluter keypad The software routine for the automatic calibration and for calibration using F79 is the same so you can use F79 as a troubleshooting function in the event of a VLS failure Diluent Prime and Calibration Diluent is dispensed from the backwash tank via SL1 to prime the needle vent line for 3 seconds At the completion of the priming process BD3 is automatically calibrated on the diluent That is the gain for BD3 is adjusted to a reference voltage of about 1 V Diluent and A
445. s screen saves the new voltage setting DECREASE VOLTAGE Decrements the voltage for the fluid detector selected by CHANNEL SELECTION Exiting this screen saves the new voltage setting DRY SYSTEM Drains the local waste chamber drains prepares the fluid detectors to sense air delivers air to the SlideMaker blood lines and displays the voltage for the fluid detector in real time Table 4 2 6 SlideMaker BASKET TEST Options Options Descriptions FRONT BELT Exercises the front belt in the Basket Queue module for the extent determined by the POSITION selected REAR BELT Exercises the rear belt in the Basket Queue module for the extent determined by the POSITION selected FRONT REAR BELT Simultaneously exercises the front and rear belts in the Basket Queue module for the extent determined by the POSITION selected POSITION Used in conjunction with FRONT BELT REAR BELT FRONT REAR BELT and ELEVATOR to determine the extent of movement Switches between three options STEP Moves one software step e CONTINUOUS Moves continuously until operator selects STOP MOTION SINGLE Moves a single basket s activity ELEVATOR Exercises the elevator mechanism in the Slide Elevator module for the extent determined by the POSITION selected STOP MOTION Stops any continuous movement of the belts or elevator testing 4 2 4 PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES USING THE SLIDEMAKER SERVICE FUNCTIONS Tabl
446. s the following information from the Analytical Station the decision to make a slide verification of the patient ID and the sample analysis results for determining the appropriate smear velocity and wicking time To accommodate the situation where the Analytical Station starts sampling a blood before the results of a previous blood are available the SlideMaker uses two reservoirs alternately to draw hold and mix the samples While the first sample is held and mixed in one reservoir until the SlideMaker receives the needed information from the Analytical Station the other reservoir is cleaned and dried in preparation for a blood sample from the specimen tube currently in the Sampling Station of the Diluter For the aspiration process to begin the Analytical Station Confirms that aspiration from the specimen tube into the Diluter was acceptable 2 Sends a command to the SlideMaker to aspirate a sample Note The Analytical Station does not send a command to the SlideMaker to aspirate when it is processing calibrator or control material 2 5 1 2 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM Figure 2 5 1 Sample Access and Reservoir Module Components Yy VL117 A VL120 SOL114 Z SOL115 SOL116 501118 501117 FD7 TN 5 501120 VL5 7334059B Figure 2 5 2 Dispense Module Components Dispense 2 Manifold Dispense 1 Manifold card SOL14 SOL15 SO
447. s the slide pusher is fully retracted the slide pusher mechanism stops SOL49 is energized extending the register X cylinder CL11 CL11 pushes the register X arm down to make room for the next slide The register X cleared sensor SEN17 senses when the register X arm is down out of the way M6 extends the slide pusher pushing the bottom slide in the slide cassette forward onto the slide pickup bridge When the slide pusher extended sensor SEN24 senses the slide pusher is fully extended the slide pusher mechanism stops Note A slide on the slide pickup bridge deactivates the register Z forward sensor SEN20 If SEN20 is not deactivated the Slide Ejector module retries ejecting a slide SOL48 is energized extending the Z button cylinder CL3 CL3 retracts the Z button releasing the force applied by the button on the slide SOL49 is de energized releasing the pressure on CL11 The spring mechanism in the register X arm pushes the arm up onto the right edge of the slide and pushes the slide against the left wall of the slide pickup bridge registering the slide on the X axis The slide registered sensor SEN25 senses when the slide is registered against the left wall Note Proper registration of the slide is critical as the position of the slide affects the ability of the smear truck to pick up the slide and move it into position for making a smear SOL48 is de energized releasing pressure on CL3 The spring in CL3 retracts the
448. scription 1 1021414 Hardware clip 5 way solenoid valve CP 2 4837095 Sensor encoder optical three channel 3 6232958 Valve solenoid pneumatic 5 way NO spool 100 psi 10 cfm 24 Vdc 4 6706744 PCB Smear Transport Interface 5 6232747 Cylinder air 4 5 stroke 3 8 bore double acting 125 psi max 6 6028748 Cable assembly sensor 25 4 cm 10 0 in 8 2 24 PN 4276985A PARTS LISTS 8 ILLUSTRATED PARTS Figure 8 2 14 Dispense Probe Mechanism and Rinse Block See Table 8 2 14 6985015A Table 8 2 14 Dispense Probe Mechanism and Rinse Block See Figure 8 2 14 Item Part Number Description 1 6028748 Cable assembly sensor 25 4 cm 10 0 in 2 6805062 Hardware support dispense backwash trough S A 3 6805063 Rinse block dispense self aligning S A 4 1022962 Probe dispense 5 6232755 Gylinder air 1 5 stroke 0 5 bore double acting aluminum PN 4276985A 8 2 25 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Figure 8 2 15 Smear Truck Assembly See Table 8 2 15 6985019A Front view Rear view Table 8 2 15 Smear Truck Assembly See Figure 8 2 15 Item Part Number Description Components Illustrated 6806362 Truck smear assembly 1 1024310 Tubing flex coiled truck CP 2 2527784 Spring compression 0 300 o d x 2 50 I x 0 22 w for smear truck 3 6028907 Gable assembly smear truck sensors SEN18 and SEN19 4 1024369 Gylinder lift truck CP 5 1024058
449. scription 2 10 1 function 2 1 2 2 10 1 platen adjustments 4 6 1 removing 4 1 9 replaceable parts illustration 8 2 20 replacement parts table of part numbers 8 2 21 securing captive screws location 4 1 10 sensor summary 2 10 3 slide pusher motor M6 location 2 6 2 2 6 3 slide requirements correct positioning of blood drop illustration 2 7 3 correct positioning of label illustration 2 8 3 correct positioning on the shuttle illustration 2 7 3 4 3 5 specification reference 7 3 1 Slide Transport module components illustration 2 7 2 function 2 1 2 2 7 1 location 2 1 3 shuttle velocity profile 2 7 2 slide truck See smear truck SlideMaker accessing the main compartments 4 1 1 description 2 1 1 fluidic supply line connections 3 4 9 function 2 1 1 installation procedures 3 2 1 installing software using laptop computer 4 10 1 installing the guide interface bracket 3 4 2 leakage current specifications 2 1 4 leveling 3 4 4 modules locations 2 1 3 modules table of functions 2 1 2 power down 4 1 1 preinstallation requirements 3 1 1 preparing for transport 4 13 1 removing the modules 4 1 1 reset function 2 4 6 securing to the Diluter 3 4 4 service function options 4 2 1 12 INDEX software menu tree A 5 1 software program location 2 4 2 systems list of 2 1 1 See also modules systems and specific modules or systems SlideMaher 2 5V Supply Out Of Tolerance Or Not Present 7 2 32 SlideM
450. sette cannot be 2 Turn off the SlideMaker SEN21 4 p 9 sample is not used ET to the Cassette Output Queue 3 Remove and reinstall the slide cassette that is in the slide ejector station l Note Unused samples are bu MN e 4 Turn on the SlideMaker discarded following reset The locking mechanism did not unlock 5 If the message persists the slide cassette ff the SlideMak 3 Completed smears are dried turn the and deposited a slide basket The cassette locked sensor SEN21 b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GEN S System operation 4 The SlideMaker stops failed Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative CASSETTE NO CASSETTE Yes SlideMaker Log N A 1 No new samples are aspirated e No slide cassette is available at the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code If No Cassette Is 2 If the smear truck cannot pick Cassette Input Queue module 1 Ifthe Cassette Input Queue module is empty 63 NO CASSETTE IN INPUT Present In The Input up a slide to make a smear the The cassette present sensor SEN26 a Place a full slide cassette in the Cassette Input Queue module QUEUE SEN28 Queue Then Add sample is not used indicates no slide cassette is present but R Loaded Cassett a slide cassette is present b Reset the SlideMaker Note ea samples are 2 Ifa full slide cassette is in the Cassett
451. sette in place The cassette unlocked sensor SEN22 failed Turn off the SlideMaker Remove and reinstall the slide cassette that is in the slide ejector station Turn on the SlideMaker If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative CV PR GOD cx PN 4276985A 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 2 3 Cassette Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION REGOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action CASSETTE OUTPUT QUEUE FULL Yes SlideMaker Log N A 1 No new samples are aspirated The output cassette transfer mechanism the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Cassette 69 2 If the smear truck cannot pick mechanism that advances the slide cassettes If the Cassette Output Queue module is full EE dr Remo Reemi olde easset sample is not used 7 did not detect its advancement because b Reset the SlideMaker to resume operation discarded followingtese The Cassette Output Queue module is 2 Ifthe Cassette Output Queue module is not m E
452. si regulator 7 Vacuum accumulator VC5 Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 Psi card Pneumatic Supply Monitor 5 Psi card 30 psi Pneumatic Supply manifold Monitor High 5 psi Vacuum card manifold MF8 Pneumatic Supply 30 psi Monitor 17 5 Hg card enable valve High vacuum SOL65 enable valve Pneumatic Supply SOL66 Monitor 6 5 in Hg card 73340748 PN 4276985A 2 3 1 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION FLUIDIC SYSTEM 2 3 2 Pneumatic Enable Valves The pneumatic enable valves SOL65 and SOL66 are three way solenoid valves used to control the acquisition of 30 psi and high vacuum respectively from the Analytical Station In the de energized state the pneumatic enable valves block the pneumatic input from the Analytical Station and vent the distribution lines In the energized state the pneumatic enable valves route the 30 psi and high vacuum into the SlideMaker system To ensure the Analytical Station is not affected by the powerup of the SlideMaker the SlideMaker only energizes the pneumatic enable valves when the Analytical Station is idle To prevent pneumatic power surges to the Analytical Station you should only power down the SlideMaker when the Analytical Station is idle The Power Supply Monitor card contains the drivers for the pneumatic enable valves To energize the pneumatic enable valves the System Control card places the PRES_EN and VAC ENN signals to the Power Supply Monitor
453. si enable valve SOL65 and high vacuum enable valve SOL66 See foam trap VC2 See waste chamber VC2 VC3 See RVac chamber VC3 VC4 See vent chamber VC4 INDEX 15 INDEX vent chamber VC4 function 2 3 7 location 2 3 3 W WARNING SLIDE FELL FROM DRYER 7 2 3 warning definition 1 1 3 WARNING RESET PRESSED 7 2 3 waste chamber VC2 location 2 3 3 waste collection description 2 3 6 wick position defined 2 7 6 4 4 1 setting 4 4 1 Workstation communications CRC error 7 2 12 Workstation messages tables of 7 2 1 See also individual messages 16 INDEX PN 4276985A TRADEMARKS D The BECKMAN COULTER logo GEN S GEN S SM and ISOTON are trademarks of Beckman Coulter Inc All other trademarks service marks products or services are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders PN 4276985A
454. smear truck into the fully horizontal position To make a smear the smear truck tilts down into the smearing position To accomplish this position SOL61 is energized removing pressure from the bottom of CL12 Gravity tilts the smear truck down After the smear is made 50161 is de energized routing pressure to the bottom of CL12 which pushes the smear truck back to the horizontal position To lower the spreader slide onto the shuttle SOL61 is energized to release the pressure on the bottom of CL12 then SOL56 is energized routing pressure to the top of CL12 This action pushes the smear truck down and compresses the truck lift spring When the slide contacts the shuttle it pivots the smear truck up into the fully horizontal position To raise the smear truck back to the raised fully horizontal position SOL56 is de energized removing pressure from the top of CL12 The truck lift spring expands lifting the smear truck to the tilted down position Then 50161 is de energized routing pressure to the bottom of CL12 As CL12 retracts it moves a lever that pivots the smear truck up Figure 2 7 6 Smear Truck Assembly Old Configuration Tiltlever driving nut PN 4276985A Tilt lever AG P3 244 Smear Tilt down truck Tilt up setscrew setscrew Front view Rear view 73341628 en 2 1 5 2 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE CL12 Truck
455. solenoid vacuum enable 3 way NC 24 Vdc 18 4004091 Power supply 19 2707014 Filter line 6 A 250 Vac 400 Hz 190 uA max 20 9921373 Fuse holder 21 2707013 Filter line 6 A 220 V 50 Hz 2 pA leakage 22 5120175 Fuse 6 0 A 250 V 0 25 x 1 25 glass sloblo 23 5105001 Switch rocker dpst 16 A at 250 Vac lighted green neon 24 6706401 Suppressor transient voltage assembly 2 25 6028765 Cable assembly PS Mon Distribution 26 6028775 Cable assembly ribbon flat PS Mon data 26 position 38 cm 15 in L 27 6028755 Gable assembly PS Mon Printer power 28 6028913 Gable assembly pressure and vacuum enable solenoids PN 4276985A 8 2 17 8 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Figure 8 2 10 Sample Access and Reservoir Module See Table 8 2 10 6985029A 8 2 18 PN 4276985A PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Table 8 2 10 Sample Access and Reservoir Module See Figure 8 2 10 Item Part Number Description Components Illustrated 1 2508013 Fitting quick disconnect flex arms joint socket 0 25 ball 2 1023417 Hardware mount fluid detector CP 3 6805569 Fluid detector S A 4 6857096 Valve pinch single tube black S A 5 6232382 Fitting Luer locknut 1 4 28 bulkhead to Luer white nylon 6 6232850 Manifold solenoid valve 4 position 7 6211015 Actuator valve pilot 7 16 bore nickel plated 8 6232829 Fitting elbow miniature adjustable 2 mm 5 64 i d hose barb to 10 32 thd brass 9
456. spense 1 Manifold and Dispense 2 Manifold cards and are changed as an assembly Fluid Detectors PN 4276985A The fluid detectors for the SlideMaker are located in the Sample Access and Reservoir module Figure 2 5 1 and the Dispense module Figure 2 5 2 The SlideMaker uses information from the fluid detectors in conjunction with regulated vacuum or pressure to determine the volume and positioning of the blood sample The SlideMaker also uses fluid detectors to detect and confirm rinsing and drying of the blood sample lines 2 5 13 2 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM The fluid detectors are designed to detect three distinct fluids diluent air and blood The fluid detectors are calibrated with diluent The output voltage ranges for the various fluids and the calibration tolerances are listed in Heading A 1 TOLERANCES AND LIMITS under Fluid Detector Voltage Specifications To confirm the presence of a particular fluid blood air or diluent several readings are taken at defined intervals With the exception of BD3 the fluid detectors are connected to the Smear Transport Interface card which routes the signals from the fluid detectors without modification directly to the System Control card BD3 is connected to the Diluter 2 card in the Diluter Function Summary Table 2 5 1 summarizes the functions of the fluid detectors used by the SlideMaker and lists the module location and the connector on the inte
457. spense Pump Adjustments 4 7 1 System Control Card Hold Down Bracket and Card Guides 4 8 3 Aligning the Vertical Slide Sensor SEN41 4 11 1 Removing the Printhead Assembly 4 12 1 Printhead and Printhead Flag Location 4 12 2 Printhead Microswitch Arm Location 4 12 2 Removing the Dispense Probe 4 14 1 Checking the Smear Position on the Slide in the Y Dimension 4 15 1 Acceptable Blood Drop and Smear Placement 4 15 1 Verifying the Position of the Slide Pusher in the Slide Ejector Module Old Configuration 4 15 2 Verifying the Position of the Slide Pusher in the Slide Ejector Module New Configuration 4 15 2 Loosening the Slide Ejector Module 4 15 4 Slide Centered on Shuttle Correctly 4 15 6 Slide Pusher Bars and Shuttle Brush Adjustments 4 16 1 Slide Stripper Plate and Screws 4 17 2 Gear for Manually Moving the Smear Truck 4 18 1 Smear Truck Assembly Adjustments Old Configuration 4 18 2 Smear Truck Assembly Adjustments New Configuration 4 18 2 Truck Lift Sensor Locking Screws 4 18 5 Checking the Smears 4 18 6 Checking the Smear Edge Setscrew Setting 4 18 6 Tilt Locking Lever Location and Locking Screw Assembly 4 20 1 Label Printer Module Front and Left Side Views 4 21 1 Label Printer Module Securing Screws 4 21 2 Label Printer Module Rear View with Cover Removed 4 21 3 Register Z Assembly Components 4 22 1 SEN46 with Bracket and Flag Detail 4 23 2 Encoder Configuration at Shipment 4 24 1 PN
458. spense module dispenses a 4 pL drop of blood onto the slide The dispense offset is calibrated to ensure the drop of blood is positioned in from the right edge of the slide as shown in Figure 2 7 5 2 7 3 2 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE 2 7 4 Figure 2 7 5 Correct Position of the Blood Drop on the Slide 25 mm 1 in amp Dispense probe Blood drop 7334068A From the dispense position the shuttle moves the slide back to the smear position for preparation of the smear by the Smear module The smear position sensor SEN6 senses the presence of the shuttle in the smear position The shuttle travels the additional steps set for the home offset and stops The home offset is calibrated to ensure that when the shuttle is in the smear position it is aligned with the Smear module and the Dryer module Smear Module Function The Smear module uses a precisely controlled slide carrier called a smear truck to make the wedge blood smear and to place the spreader slide on the shuttle in preparation for the next smear The smear truck is part of the servo system which includes The smear truck assembly The servo motor M7 and gear train assembly leadscrew guide assembly A quadrature encoder See Figure 2 7 1 The servo motor drives the leadscrew guide assembly which converts rotation into the guided linear motion of the smear truck
459. spense position sensor SEN7 2 Open the cover NOT FOUND SEN7 Position Sensor 7 E 3 Completed smears are dried failed e and deposited in a slide basket WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can 4 The SlideMaker stops contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the slide on the shuttle and remove the slide if it is labeled or has blood on it 4 Remove any slides that have fallen or are jamming the shuttle 5 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker 6 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative SHUTTLE PRINTER SENSOR 5 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated A in the shuttle prevents the shuttle Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Shuttle 2 Any sample ina reservoir is not from reaching the printer position 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in slide basket 68 SHUTTLE PRINTER POS Not At Label Printer e H processed e The printer position sensor SENS failed 9 Open the cover NOT FOUND SENS Position Sensor 5 3 Completed smears are dried and deposited slide b
460. t gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE gt gt DRY CYCLE and ensure the slide is picked up from the slide ejector correctly and is moved to the correct wicking position to the left of the label position ATTENTION The pick and wick adjustments affect the placement of the slide on the shuttle and therefore can affect the location of the slide in the print and dispense positions 3 Ifyou reset the pick and wick positions check the print and dispense shuttle positions Go to Setting the Printer Offset and Setting the Dispense Offset under Heading 4 3 HOME PRINTER AND DISPENSE OFFSET SHUTTLE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS PN 4276985A 4 4 3 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES PICK AND WICK SLIDE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 4 4 4 PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES PRINTER ADJUSTMENTS 4 5 PRINTER ADJUSTMENTS Purpose PN 4276985A Use these procedures to Increase or decrease the clearance between the slide and the label and ribbon rolls This is accomplished by adjusting the height adjustment screw to raise or lower the Label Printer module See Printer Height above the Slide Adjustment Note The height of the Label Printer module can affect the position of the labels on the slide Move the location of the label on the slide in the Y dimension See Figure 4 5 1 This is accomplished by adjusting the Y adjustment screw See Label Position in the Y Dimension Adjustment To move the location of the label on the slide in the X
461. t Interface Card Components 24V _ HNGND J7 5V DGND J12 J10 J5 J6 J14 J15 J2 J9 J8 J4 J3 J11 J13 J19 J18 J17 J16 7334049A Connectors Table A 2 1 Basket Transport Interface Card Connectors J No Connects to J No Connects to J1 Rear belt position sensor SEN31 J11 Right crossover home sensor SEN40 J2 Front belt position sensor SEN32 J12 Front stepper motor M3 J3 Basket present rear right sensor SEN33 J13 Rear stepper motor M4 J4 Basket present front right sensor SEN34 J14 Basket cover interlock sensor SEN54 J5 Basket present rear left sensor SEN35 J15 Spare sensor SEN55 J6 Basket present front left sensor SEN36 J16 Right crossover cylinder solenoid SOL57 J7 Basket Transport Interface card J7 J17 Left crossover cylinder solenoid SOL58 J8 Basket index sensor SEN37 J18 Not used Wired to receive signals for SOL61 but SOL61 is now connected to the Smear Transport Interface card J9 Spare sensor SEN38 Do not plug a sensor into J19 Spare solenoid SOL62 this port J10 Left crossover home sensor SEN39 Test Points Table A 2 2 Basket Transport Interface Card Test Points TP Signal Name TP Signal Name HNGND HIGH NOISE GROUND 45V POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE 24 POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE DGND DIGITAL GROUND PN 4276985A A 2 1 QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS Dryer Interface Card Figure A 2 2 Dryer Interface Card Components Ji J4 42 J5 J3 J6
462. t belt Motor shaft idler pulley motor pulley setscrews Side view Rear belt Setscrew Rear belt motor pulley Rear belt tension adjustment M3 M4 Front stepper motor Rear stepper motor Pulley shaft setscrews E 6985012 Side view 3 Manually move the rear belt by gripping a profile and adjust the position of the motor pulley until the belt is centered on the pulley as shown in Figure 4 25 3 Figure 4 25 3 Centering the Belt on the Motor Pulley Motor NS Belt Pulley 6985013A PN 4276985A 4 25 3 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES BASKET QUEUE MODULE CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Apply LOCTITE thread lock to the setscrew on the motor pulley and tighten the setscrew ensuring the setscrew is engaged on the flat edge of the motor shaft Turn the Basket Queue module right side up and adjust the rear belt position sensor SEN3I a Manually move the rear belt by gripping a profile until a profile is positioned inside SEN31 b Loosen the sensor adjustment screw Refer Figure 4 25 1 c Move the sensor until there is clearance between the sensor and the outer edges of the profile as shown in Figure 4 25 1 d Tighten the adjustment screw Front Belt 10 4 25 4 Turn the Basket Queue module over Using a metric Allen wrench loosen the two pulley shaft setscrews Figure 4 25 2 securing the
463. t for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Inspect the area under the smear truck for a fallen slide and retrieve if possible e Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative BASKET CORNERS FULL Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours No new samples are aspirated Note This condition can also generate a Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Basket is OFF is ON sample in a reservoiris SlideMaker Transfer Of Basket Between Belts 4_ t all four corners are occupied or if the slide basket position at the end of a track is 101 BASKET MOVE Track Full processed Not Possible error at the Workstation occupied remove the filled slide baskets IMPOSSIBLE Thelast completed smear is Each of the four corners of the Basket 2 Ifthe corners of the Basket Queue module are not occupied wait until the dryer belts transferred to the Dryer Queue module has a slide basket so a stop moving module slide basket cannot be transferred from 3 Reset the SlideMaker The Dryer module continues to til a slide i dvt one track to other Note Depending on how long the dryer was off there may be a delay before the operate a 510615 ready t0 e Only one track is moving and the end of dryer reaches full temperature and completely dries the slides exit from the module that track has a slide basket E Iu The SlideMaker stops a
464. t off the cover and pull down the rear door 2 Remove the System Control card a Disconnect the four connectors on the System Control card b Unfasten the thumbscrew on the hold down bracket for the System Control card and pull the System Control card up out of the card guides Main Fluidics Interface Figure 2 3 3 Remove the Main Fluidics module Refer to Main Fluidics Module under Heading 4 1 Pneumatic Supply Monitor Figure 2 3 1 Unfasten the two captive screws securing the top cover of the rear 5 Psi compartment lift off the cover and pull down the rear door PN 4276985A 4 8 1 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES CIRCUIT GARD REPLAGEMENT Table 4 8 1 Accessing the SlideMaker Circuit Cards Continued Gard Name Location Figure Special Instructions Pneumatic Supply Monitor 6 5 in Hg Figure 2 3 1 Unfasten the two captive screws securing the top cover of the rear compartment lift off the cover and pull down the rear door Pneumatic Supply Monitor 17 5 in Hg Figure 2 3 1 Unfasten the two captive screws securing the top cover of the rear compartment lift off the cover and pull down the rear door Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 Psi Figure 2 3 1 Unfasten the two captive screws securing the top cover of the rear compartment lift off the cover and pull down the rear door Pneumatic Supply Monitor High Vacuum Figure 2 3 1 Unfasten the two captive screws securing the
465. tall the slide cassette in the Cassette Input Queue module Reset the SlideMaker If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Coulter Representative PN 4276985A 72 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 2 7 Ejector Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action EJECTOR RETRY ERROR Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated The slide pusher attempts to dispense a slide Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Slide is OFF is ON 2 The slide pusher is left twice before generating this error the first 4 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 113 EJECTOR RETRY ERROR Ejector Retry Failure d retracted attempt at high speed the second at low 2 Open the cover J If the smear truck cannot pick e The slide pusher is jammed Slides may 3 At the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS UNLOCK CASSETTE to up slide to make smear the be stuck together due to humidity unlock the cassette sample is n
466. tch 6028837 Cable assembly pressure and vacuum enable solenoids 6028913 8 2 9 29 Cable assembly PS Mon Distribution 6028765 8 2 9 25 Cable assembly PS Mon Printer power 6028755 8 2 9 27 Gable assembly ribbon flat Basket Transport Interface card 34 position 68 6 cm 6028779 27 in L Cable assembly ribbon flat Dispense 1 Manifold card 16 position 76 cm 30 in L 6028777 Cable assembly ribbon flat Dispense 2 Manifold card 16 position 76 cm 30 in L 6028856 Cable assembly ribbon flat Dryer Interface card 40 position 76 cm 30 in L 6028776 Cable assembly ribbon flat fluid detector data 20 position 17 8 cm 7 in L 6028778 Cable assembly ribbon flat Main Fluidics Interface card 16 position 64 8 cm 6028772 25 5 in L Cable assembly ribbon flat printer data 9 position 61 cm 24 in L 6028771 Cable assembly ribbon flat PS Mon data 26 position 38 cm 15 in L 6028775 8 2 9 26 Cable assembly ribbon flat Slide Ejector Interface card 26 position 94 cm 37 in L 6028774 Gable assembly ribbon flat Smear Transport Interface card 34 position 63 5 cm 6028770 25 in L Gable assembly sensor 26 6028790 8 2 3 5 Gable assembly sensor 27 6028832 8 2 3 2 Gable assembly sensor 25 4 cm 10 0 in 6028748 8 2 13 6 8 2 14 1 Gable assembly sensor 38 cm 15 0 in 6028749 8 2 3 1 8 2 4 2 8 2 11 4 8 2 12 14 Gable assembly sensor 53 cm 21 0 in 6028747 8 2 3 10 20 8 2 12 9 Gable assembly smea
467. ted smear is at its low point at the same time because WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears can contain biohazardous transferred to the Dryer SENA4 or SEN45 is blocked material Handle with care and avoid skin contact module 4 The SlideMaker stops all SENGA or SENSO failed 2 Check SEN44 and SEN45 for blockage mechanical activity and the 3 Remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place Dryer module heater is turned the slides in a basket for staining off Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides 4 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker Note Depending on how long the dryer was off there may be a delay before the dryer reaches full temperature and completely dries the slides 5 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears can contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative 7 2 18 7 2 18 PN 4276985A TROUBLESHOOTING v TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 2 6 Dryer Error Messages Con
468. tems witha Near needle SlideMaker While FD1 only checks the aspiration line for diluent and air if the SlideMaker is on BD3 checks this line whether the SlideMaker is on or off Since the aspiration line for the SlideMaker is also the needle vent line for the GENeS System it is important to verify that this line is cleaned and dried during GEN S System operation PN 4276985A Error Conditions If fluid detectors FD1 through FD6 sense a problem while aspirating or dispensing the blood sample the SlideMaker discards the sample and warns the operator If the same problem occurs three times in a row the SlideMaker generates an error message and stops If fluid detectors FD1 through FD8 sense a problem while rinsing or drying the lines the SlideMaker generates an error message and stops If blood detector BD3 senses a problem while rinsing or drying the needle vent line the GEN S System generates a VLS error and disables the Automatic mode For more details about the VLS vent line sensing function see Heading B 1 VLS FUNCTION CALIBRATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING If an error message occurs for any of the fluid detectors FD1 through FD8 refer to Table 7 2 8 Fluidics Error Messages If a VLS error occurs refer to the error message tables in Chapter 7 of the service manual for the GEN S System Analytical Station 2 5 15 2 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM Sensor Summary In addition to the eight
469. terfaces with four units in the GEN S System e Power Supply Provides the pneumatic power for the SlideMaker Analyzer Controls cycle timing and instrument status e Diluter Allows acquisition of whole blood samples for the SlideMaker via the needle e Workstation Allows customers to select which whole blood samples are processed for slides Systems The SlideMaker comprises several systems each performing a specific function This chapter includes a description of the following systems Electronic Power Develops monitors and distributes dc voltages See Heading 2 2 e Fluidic Acquires regulates monitors and distributes vacuums and pressures monitors and distributes diluent and cleaning agent and collects waste See Heading 2 3 e System Control Controls the operation of the SlideMaker See Heading 2 4 Sample Acquisition Acquires and dispenses whole blood samples from the specimens being processed by the GEN S System See Heading 2 5 Smear Processing Prepares stain ready whole blood smears See Headings 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 2 10 and 2 11 Modules Many of the components in the SlideMaker are grouped physically by function into modules that are easily removed for repair or replacement Table 2 1 1 lists these modules briefly describes their functions and references the appropriate headings within this chapter for detailed information With the exception of the Sample Access and Reservoir mo
470. the Display module for display on the Pneumatic Power Supplies screen If any of the vacuums or pressures fall outside an acceptable range the System Control card also generates an error message Reagent Acquisition The SlideMaker acquires its diluent and cleaning agent from the Analytical Station s supply the reagent access lines for the SlideMaker are attached to pickup tubes in the diluent and cleaning agent containers for the GEN S System The other ends of the diluent and cleaning reagent access lines are attached to push to connect disconnect fittings on the rear of the SlideMaker Reagent Distribution From the rear of the SlideMaker the diluent and cleaning agent are routed to the reagent tank TK1 Figure 2 3 2 in the Main Fluidics module High vacuum pulls diluent into the reagent tank for the Startup cycle and normal operations and pulls cleaning agent into the reagent tank for the Shutdown cycle During the SlideMaker cycles 30 psi dispenses reagent from the reagent tank to backwash the aspiration lines and the inside of the dispense probe and to rinse the outside of the dispense probe The reagent tank contains a float sensor for monitoring the level of reagent When the diluent level in the reagent tank is low SOL28 is energized activating VL28A to supply vacuum for refilling the tank and VL28B to route diluent to the reagent tank If the reagent full sensor SEN47 continues to indicate the reagent tank is not full for
471. the sample transport lines The functions of the Dispense module components Figure 2 5 2 excluding the pneumatic solenoids pinch valves and associated fittings and tubing are e Fluid detectors FD3 and FD5 Control the position of the blood sample in RESI or RES2 respectively gt Detect the presence of blood during mixing of the sample in RESI or RES2 respectively determining when to stop right to left movement e Fluid detector gt Detects the trailing edge of the blood during the dispensing of the prime sample and stops the flow gt Confirms the presence of air during drying of the dispense line Fluid detector FD8 Detects diluent and air during backwashing and drying of the dispense line and the reservoirs PN 4276985A 2 5 11 2 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM e Dispense pump Measures dispenses the blood drop for the smear in the single slide mode Dispense pump DP2 Measures and dispenses the blood drop for the smear in the dual slide mode Not currently in operation e 50124 Controls routing of the sample from the correct reservoir to the dispense line For a list of the functions of the solenoids and associated pinch valves refer to Table A 3 1 Dispense Pump The SlideMaker uses a special pinch valve design called a dispense pump to control the volume of the drop of sample dispensed onto the slide The dispense pump designed for use with
472. the Analytical Stations Pneumatic Power Supply and traps any liquid pulled into the vacuum lines 23 4 PN 4276985A PN 4276985A INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION FLUIDIC SYSTEM vacuum accumulator tank houses float sensor the vacuum reservoir full sensor SEN51 which detects any liquid pulled into the vacuum accumulator tank as the result of fault condition such as a e Plugged waste chamber e Defective reagent reservoir level sensor e Stuck refill solenoid Solenoid fails to close and remove vacuum when level sensor indicates a full reservoir If liquid enters the vacuum accumulator tank and the vacuum reservoir full sensor fails a mechanical float valve in the tank rises with the liquid and seals off the vacuum supply port preventing liquid from entering the vacuum isolation supply valve and ultimately the Analytical Stations Pneumatic Power Supply The pneumatic monitoring system of the SlideMaker detects the resultant loss of vacuum To remove liquid from the vacuum accumulator tank the vacuum enable valve is de energized blocking the high vacuum input and routing 5 psi to the top of the vacuum accumulator tank At the same time SOL63 is energized opening the path from the vacuum accumulator tank to the Analytical Station s waste container To ensure the Analytical Station is not affected the vacuum accumulator tank is only emptied when the Analytical Station is idle Color Coding To make it easier to follow pneuma
473. the Online Help procedure Ensuring the SlideMaker Is initialize Enabled s READY No N A No N A N A Ready N A No action necessary Internal Message No and Code 0000 READY 7 2 2 7 2 2 PN 4276985A Table 7 2 1 Miscellaneous System Messages Continued TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action WARNING RESET PRESSED Yes N A N A N A N A 1 reset request is held Operator pressed reset button No action necessary Internal Message No and Gode 123 RESET BUTTON PRESSED WARNING SLIDE FELL FROM Yes DRYER Internal Message No and Code 84 SLIDE MISPLACED DRYER AREA SlideMaker Log This Is A Waning Only A Slide Entered The Dryer Area And Has Not Made It Out Of The Dryer pending until the end of the current cycle or until 120 seconds have elapsed since the last aspiration During the pending state the reset request message is displayed and the reset light is lit 2 When the reset command is executed the message is removed and the reset light goes out Warning only The SlideMaker continues operating normally The operator manually removed a slide from the dryer The slide pusher bars did not transfer the slide from the shuttle to the dryer belts The dryer motor is not operating correctly The dr
474. the dryer stepper motor M5 move the slide through the upper chamber at a constant slow speed while maintaining the correct orientation of the slide The warm air from the lower chamber contacts the underside of the slide drying the smear as the slide moves through the upper chamber As the dried slide nears the exit of the Dryer module the Dryer Exit Sensor card SEN49 Figure 2 9 1 senses the exiting slide From this information the SlideMaker calculates when the slide will drop onto the platen determining when to close the gripper In addition the SlideMaker counts the number of steps that the dryer stepper motor takes for each slide If the motor takes too many steps before the SlideMaker senses an exiting slide the SlideMaker considers the slide lost or fallen in the Dryer module and generates an error Dryer Interface Card Function The Dryer Interface card is located on the left side of the Dryer module Refer to Figure 2 9 1 2 9 2 PN 4276985A INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM DRYER MODULE The Dryer Interface card is an interface between the electrical components in the Dryer and the Slide Elevator modules and the Main Distribution card The Dryer Interface card routes via the Main Distribution card Power from the Power Supply Monitor card Control signals from the System Control card Data signals to the System Control card Connectors and Test Points The locations of the connectors and test
475. the labels e After a label is printed the next label is protruding from the printhead The SlideMaker generates a printer error message after printing three or four consecutive labels Procedure 1 Using a flashlight check the top of form sensor and the printer drive roller Figure 4 21 1 for stuck labels a If labels are stuck in the top of form sensor 1 Remove the labels 2 Verify the printer is working correctly Go to Verification b If labels are stuck on the printer drive roller clean the printer drive roller and the printhead Go to Heading 4 12 PRINTHEAD CLEANING Figure 4 21 1 Label Printer Module Front and Left Side Views Left Side TOP OF FORM SENSOR D roller 6985020A Remove the Label Printer module from the SlideMaker See the Label Printer Module removal procedure under Heading 4 1 2 4 21 1 PN 4276985A 4 SENSOR CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES 4 21 2 3 Remove the five screws securing the Label Printer module cover and remove the cover See Figure 4 21 2 Figure 4 21 2 Label Printer Module Securing Screws 7334183B Position the Label Printer module so that it is close enough for you to reconnect its power cable to the SlideMaker Figure 4 21 1 but it will not damage any SlideMaker components or fall over Unclamp the cable clamp holding the printer power cable to the frame of the SlideMaker WA
476. tic lines when servicing the SlideMaker the pneumatic tubings and connectors are color coded Green 30 psi e Red 5 psi Yellow high vacuum e 17 5 in Hg e Black 6 5 in Hg Pneumatic Supply Monitor Cards The SlideMaker uses five Pneumatic Supply Monitor cards to monitor the pneumatic outputs one for each vacuum and pressure used in the system The Pneumatic Supply Monitor cards are located on the rear door of the SlideMaker See Figure 2 3 1 The Pneumatic Supply Monitor cards use a solid state differential pressure transducer U2 a diaphragm activated Wheatstone four arm bridge sensor connected to an instrumentation amplifier U1 with trimming circuits to adjust zero and span values The pressure differential unbalances the bridge causing a small output voltage differential proportional to the pressure differential A voltage reference circuit is employed to ensure that power supply variations do not affect the output levels A sensor zero trimmer circuit allows calibration to remove initial offset This trimmer is powered by the voltage reference device to ensure that power supply variations do not affect the calibration The instrumentation amplifier amplifies the differential voltage and outputs a ground referenced voltage proportional to the voltage differential 2 3 5 2 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION FLUIDIC SYSTEM 2 3 6 The System Control card quantifies the scaled voltages and routes the information to
477. til the spacer is located centrally in the divider wall between the front and rear tracks and does not protrude from either side c Tighten the adjustment screw Reconnect cable P1 Plug in the main power cable and turn on the SlideMaker Verify the SlideMaker is working correctly Go to Verification Verification 1 Verify SEN41 is aligned with SEN37 See Heading 4 11 SEN41 VERTICAL SLIDE SENSOR ALIGNMENT On the SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE Do five dry cycles and ensure the platen releases the slide into the slide basket correctly PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES 30 PSI SUPPLY CHECKS AND TRANSDUCER ADJUSTMENT 4 27 30 PSI SUPPLY CHECKS AND TRANSDUCER ADJUSTMENT PN 4276985A Purpose Use this procedure to check the 30 psi supply and to adjust the transducer on the Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 PSI card if necessary whenever The 30 psi reading on the SlideMaker is low The SlideMaker has unexplained lockups The SlideMaker generates 30 psi out of range error messages The 30 psi transducer is not calibrated correctly The Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 Psi card is replaced Tools Supplies Needed Digital pressure meter such as a Marsh meter PN 2906639 Procedure 1 10 11 12 On the rear of the Diluter disconnect the 30 psi supply line and connect it directly to the Marsh meter On the rear of the
478. tinued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action DRYER PLATEN TIMEOUT Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated The elevator should take a fixed number of Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Elevator 2 Any sample in a reservoir is steps go from the low point to the high point E t 96 TIMEQUT SLIDE ELEVATOR Platen Timeout processed or from the high point to the low point WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears can contain biohazardous PLATEN Ann 3 The last completed smear is transferred to the Dryer module 4 The SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity and the Dryer module heater is turned off Exceeding this number of steps by a certain margin could indicate Interference in the elevator s path e The platen elevator up sensor SEN44 or the platen elevator down sensor SEN45 is blocked SEN44 or SEN45 failed material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 1 Open the cover and check the Slide Elevator module a Check the platen and the elevator for jammed slides or any other interference in the elevator s path b Check the platen elevator up sensor SEN44 and the platen elevator down sensor SEN45 for
479. tion of the left crossover cylinder is smooth e When the left crossover arm is retracted the arm is parallel with the frame of the Basket Queue module If you encounter problems repeat step d above for the left crossover arm and 1 PN 4276985A PN 4276985A MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES SLIDEMAKER FUNCTIONALITY CHECKLIST Dry Cycle Checks Note For a review of the Dry cycle sequence see Dry Cycle Sequence Summary under Heading 4 2 USING THE SLIDEMAKER SERVICE FUNCTIONS l Setup the SlideMaker for continuous Dry cycles a Ensure the Cassette Input Queue module has a fully loaded slide cassette and the Basket Queue module has empty slide baskets b On the SlideMaker screen select PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE c Set SLIDE CYCLE to CONTINUOUS d Select DRY GYGLE to start the function 2 At the Slide Ejector module verify the slide is ejected correctly and is registered correctly on the slide pickup bridge If not do the Slide Pusher Adjustment under Heading 4 15 SLIDE EJECTOR ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNMENT 3 Verify the slide is centered on the smear truck If not and the smear truck is the OLD configuration do the Slide Ejector Alignment procedure under Heading 4 15 SLIDE EJECTOR ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNMENT If not and the smear truck is the NEW configuration do Heading 4 18 SMEAR TRUCK ALIGNMENT CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 4 Verify that when the sm
480. tle vacuum Remove the slide from the shuttle If an O ring vacuum chuck is in place but damaged remove the O ring Install the new or dislodged O ring pb Ouid oboe Run a flat blade screwdriver around the entire perimeter of the O ring to ensure a good vacuum seal 9 Reinstall the Cassette Output Queue module Ensure the O ring vacuum chuck makes a good seal between the slide and the shuttle Go to Verification Verification 1 SlideSmaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE 2 Ifyou installed an O ring in the smear truck do five dry cycles and ensure The smear truck gt Picks up the slide from the Slide Ejector module correctly gt Places the slide on the shuttle correctly No truck vacuum errors occur If truck vacuum errors occur repeat Smear Truck O Ring Installation 3 Ifyou installed an O ring in the shuttle do five dry cycles and ensure no shuttle vacuum errors occur If shuttle vacuum errors occur repeat Shuttle O Ring Installation 4 20 2 PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SENSOR CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 4 21 TOP OF FORM SENSOR CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Purpose Use this procedure to check the top of form sensor and to adjust the sensor if necessary whenever the label printer cannot find the top of the label Possible symptoms include The printer prints too high or too low on
481. top cover of the rear compartment lift off the cover and pull down the rear door Power Supply Monitor Figure 2 2 3 Unfasten the two captive screws securing the top cover of the rear compartment lift off the cover and pull down the rear door Slide Ejected Sensor SEN25 Figure 2 6 1 Remove the Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector modules Refer to Cassette Transport Module under Heading 4 1 Slide Ejector Interface Figure 2 6 2 Remove the Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector modules Refer to Cassette Transport Module under Heading 4 1 Smear Transport Interface Figure 2 7 1 Remove the plate in front of the Smear Transport Interface card System Control Figure 2 2 3 To remove the card from the front of the SlideMaker 1 Unfasten the captive screws securing the top cover for the rear compartment and lift off the cover 2 Disconnect the four cables from the System Control card 3 Unfasten the thumbscrew on the System Control card hold down bracket See Figure 4 8 1 Note Unfastening this thumbscrew disengages the two System Control card to Main Distribution card connectors P1 J1 and P2 J2 4 Pull the System Control card up out of the card guides To install the card from the front of the SlideMaker 1 Position the replacement card in the card guides and push the card down into the connectors on the Main Distribution card 2 Fasten the thumbscrew on the top of the hold do
482. tor Fluid lea Figure 2 4 1 System Control Block Diagram Quadrature encoder detectors L 343 8 each Y 098 Solenoids Eu 99 64 each __Voltage __ 1 System Cum Digital sensor Per Control 299 inputs 60 each card PWR FAIL Workstation Ext reset HK gt Host Serial ee Aux interface Alarm gt Label printer Vacuum enable Kk ese PRT CNTL fn SlideMaker Host Pressure enable 420 dataout parallel o gt Host data in interface Reg power gt Heat source input assembly 7334042A System Control Card Function The System Control card is located in the rear compartment of the SlideMaker and plugs directly into two board to board connectors on the Main Distribution card Refer to Figure 2 2 3 PN 4276985A 2 4 1 2 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SYSTEM CONTROL 2 4 2 The System Control card Executes the software program residing in the SlideMaker e Provides serial and parallel communications with the GEN S System Controls and interrogates the mechanical components within the SlideMaker such as the sensors solenoids motors fluid detectors and label printer Measures the ambient temperature and controls the heat generated by the hea
483. tronic component while the power is ON can damage the electronic component or the circuitry for the component Power down the SlideMaker before connecting or disconnecting an electronic component 1 Turn off the main power switch on the rear of the SlideMaker and unplug the main power cable from the ac outlet 2 Open the main cover For directions see Opening the Main Cover in this section WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination Some slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Remove the two screws securing the Main Fluidics module cover and remove the cover If shipping brackets are still installed on the Main Fluidics module remove the four screws two per shipping bracket securing the shipping brackets to the main frame 5 Unfasten the four captive screws securing the Main Fluidics module See Figure 4 1 14 44 11 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER 4 1 12 Figure 4 1 14 Captive Screws Securing the Main Fluidics Module 7334099A Disconnect the cables and tubings attached to the Main Fluidics module Remove the Main Fluidics module from the SlideMaker If shipping brackets are attached to the Main Fluidics module remove the shipping brackets before reinstalling the module Sample Access and Reservoir Module CAUTION Risk of damage to electronic components
484. truck configuration when the smear truck picks up a slide the slide is centered on the smear truck If it is not go to step 9 b When the smear truck drops to the tilted position the spreader slide lightly touches the slide on the shuttle If it does not go to step 10 As the smear truck moves the spreader slide to the wick position the spreader slide skims over the surface of the smear slide If it does not go to step 10 d If the smear truck meets the critieria in steps a through c go to step 11 If the slide is not centered on the truck and the smear truck is the new configuration adjust the pickup position a Unscrew the tilt lever securing screw and remove the tilt lever Refer to Figure 4 18 2 or 4 18 3 4 18 3 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES SMEAR TRUCK ALIGNMENT CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 4 18 4 10 11 12 b Completely loosen but do not remove the smear edge setscrew Refer to Figure 4 18 2 or 4 18 3 c Manually rotate the smear truck to access the pickup position screw and loosen the pickup position screw Refer to Figure 4 18 2 or 4 18 3 d Remove the slide cassette from the Slide Ejector module e Manually lift the smear truck and using the white gear wheel move the smear truck over the slide on the slide pickup bridge f Move the smear truck in or out to center it on the slide g Screw in the smear edge setscrew being careful not to change the smear truck s position on the slid
485. truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 5 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker 6 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative TRUCK NOT DOWN ERROR Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours 1 No new samples are aspirated The truck position is checked when the slide Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker Reports is OFF is ON 2 sample in a reservoiris 15 placed on the shuttle This error is 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 120 TRUCK DOWN ERROR Slide Truck Down A D H discarded generated if the truck lift down sensor 2 Open ihe cover Position Error 1 3 Completed smears are dried SEN19 does not indicate the truck lift is up eb and deposited slide basket e Truck lift cylinder failed WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can 4 The SlideMaker stops e Truck lift down sensor SEN19 failed contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the slide on the shuttle and remove that slide if it is labeled or has blood on it 4 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the sli
486. ts 4 Runfive whole blood cycles and ensure the blood smears are acceptable See Figure 4 18 5 Ifthe edges of the smear are not centered between the long edges of the slide as shown in Figure 4 18 5 a and b the slide is not centered on the shuttle To center the slide on the smear truck so that the slide will be centered on the shuttle gt For the old configuration of the smear truck go to Slide Ejector Alignment under Heading 4 15 SLIDE EJECTOR ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNMENT Forthe new configuration of the smear truck go back to step 9 under Smear Truck Pickup Tilt and Sensor Position Adjustments PN 4276985A 4 18 5 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES SMEAR TRUCK ALIGNMENT CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Ifthe blood is not wicked completely across the slide as shown in Figure 4 18 5 and d the slide is rotated from the horizontal plane along the long edge of the slide To rotate the slide to the horizontal position go to Smear Edge Adjustment below Figure 4 18 5 Checking the Smears 7334193C Smear Edge Adjustment 1 Ifthe blood is not fully wicked across the slide as shown in Figure 4 18 5 d adjust the smear edge setscrew a If the smear looks like Figure 4 18 5 c tighten the smear edge setscrew If the smear looks like Figure 4 18 5 d 1 Loosen the smear edge setscrew 2 Push on the tilt lever securing screw to close the resulting gap Note Refer to Figure
487. tsink assembly to dry the smeared slides e Quantifies scaled system voltages and pressures monitored within the SlideMaker Maintains non volatile time date and calibration parameters within the SlideMaker Generates error messages Processor A and Processor The System Control card uses two micro control subsystems processor A and processor B to control various functions of the SlideMaker Each processor includes program and data memory plus functionally specific hardware Communications between the two subsystems is implemented via a bidirectional serial interface The functions of the System Control card can be grouped into three categories functions performed by processor Figure 2 4 2 functions performed by processor Figure 2 4 3 and functions performed independently of the processors e Processor A functions gt Provides serial and parallel communications with the GEN S System gt Controls and interrogates the mechanical components within the SlideMaker such as the sensors solenoids motors fluid detectors and label printer gt Maintains non volatile time date and calibration parameters within the SlideMaker gt Generates error messages e Processor functions gt Provides all screen displays gt Quantifies scaled system voltages pressures and temperatures monitored within the SlideMaker gt Generates error messages Processor independent functions
488. tting feed thru small i d tubing 8 6806850 Valve pinch single tube grey S A 9 1023417 Hardware mount fluid detector 10 2523743 Fitting quick disconnect flex arms joints socket 11 6805569 Fluid detector S A 12 6232748 Manifold solenoid valves pneumatic 10 position 24 Vdc 13 6232856 Valve solenoid hydraulic 3 way NC ppt 30 psi Components Not Illustrated N A 1023662 Collar silicone tubing N A 1024575 Sleeve for mini pinch valve N A 3230059 Tubing special 50 durometer hardness N A 6232158 Choke pneumatic orange See Figure 8 2 16 item 3 N A 6232352 Fitting union plastic 0 062 i d See Figure 8 2 16 item 4 N A 6805067 Fitting T yellow See Figure 8 2 16 item 2 N A 6805272 Fitting union for 0 03 yellow I beam tubing See Figure 8 2 16 item 1 PN 4276985A 8 2 9 8 ILLUSTRATED PARTS PARTS LISTS Figure 8 2 6 Dryer Module See Table 8 2 6 lt e e D PN 4276985 8 2 10 Table 8 2 6 Dryer Module See Figure 8 2 6 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Item Part Number Description 1 1023108 Belt conveyor 2 6706083 PCB Temperature Sensor 3 6706665 Slide Detector Dryer Exit Sensor card 4 2523625 Bearing roller assembly 5 6805693 Switch and lever assembly 6807184 Lever and spring assembly 6 6028741 Fan blower 24 Vdc 7 6706225 Heat source assembly 8 6706403 PCB Dryer Interface 9 3505053 Motor stepper w
489. ttom collar setscrew Sensor flag Z button Registor setscrew Slide Z forward Ejector sensor Sensor Interface fl Ae e Side View is 6985027A PN 4276985A 4 22 1 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES Z AXIS REGISTER SUBASSEMBLY COMPONENT REPLACEMENT 3 Replace the Z button a Remove the two screws securing the slide pickup bridge See Figure 4 22 1 b Remove the bridge c Push out the Z button d Install the new Z button e Reinstall the slide pickup bridge f Ifyou are also replacing the register Z forward sensor or the Z button cylinder go to step 4 If not go to step 8 4 Remove the register Z forward sensor to replace the sensor or to access the Z button cylinder a Remove the screw securing the register Z forward sensor See Figure 4 22 1 b If you are replacing the Z button cylinder set the sensor aside and go to step 5 c If you are only replacing the register Z forward sensor go to step 6 5 Replace the Z button cylinder a Disconnect the pressure line from the Z button cylinder See Figure 4 22 1 b With a needle nose pliers unscrew the cylinder and remove it Screw in the new cylinder and connect the pressure line d Ifyou are also replacing the register Z forward sensor go to step 6 If not go to step 7 6 Disconnect the register Z forward sensor from the Slide Ejector Interface card Figure 4 22 1 and remove the sensor 7 Install the register Z forward sensor being careful n
490. tus Probable Cause Corrective Action POWER 15V SUPPLY Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours The SlideMaker stops all Power supply failure or short circuit Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message No and Code SlideMaker 15V is OFF is ON mechanical activity A D converter error 1 Turn off the SlideMaker 18 15V SUPPLY FAILURE Supply Out Of da 2 Open the cover Tolerance Or Not Present Turn Off On i WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can SlideMaker contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 4 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 5 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative POWER 24V SUPPLY Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours The SlideMaker stops all Power supply failure or short circuit Note If the alarm sounds press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset it
491. ue Module 2 6 6 Slide Ejector Interface Card 2 6 7 Function 2 6 7 Connectors and Test Points 2 6 7 Sensors Summary 2 6 7 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE 2 7 1 Summary 2 7 1 Description 2 7 1 Slide Transport Module 2 7 1 Function 2 7 1 Smear Module 2 7 4 Alignment 2 7 7 Voltage and High Vacuum Inputs 2 7 7 Smear Transport Interface Card 2 7 7 Function 2 7 7 Connectors and Test Points 2 7 8 Calibration of the Slide Positions in the Slide and Smear Module 2 7 8 Calibrating the Shuttle Positions 2 7 8 Calibrating the Smear Truck Positions 2 7 8 Sensor Summary 2 7 8 vii CONTENTS viii 2 8 2 9 2 10 2 11 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM LABEL PRINTER MODULE 2 8 1 Summary 2 8 1 Description 2 8 1 Field Adjustments 2 8 3 Sensor Summary 2 8 3 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM DRYER MODULE 2 9 1 Summary 2 9 1 Description 2 9 1 Dryer Interface Card 2 9 2 Function 2 9 2 Connectors and Test Points 2 9 3 Sensor Summary 2 9 3 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE ELEVATOR MODULE 2 10 1 Summary 2 10 1 Description 2 10 1 Sensor Summary 2 10 3 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM BASKET QUEUE MODULE 2 11 1 Summary 2 11 1 Description 2 11 1 Basket Transport Interface Card 2 11 3 Function 2 11 3 Connectors and Test Points 2 11 3 Sensor Summary 2 11 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 3 1 1 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 PREINSTALLATION CHECKLIST 3 1 1 Space and Accessibility 3 1 1 Electrical Requirem
492. ugh time has elapsed since SEN49 sensed a slide exiting the Dryer module for the slide to be on the platen SOL60 is de energized PL1 retracts and the spring in the gripper assembly closes the gripper on the slide For details about the function of SEN49 see Description under Heading 2 9 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM DRYER MODULE The gripper overextended sensor SEN46 monitors the position of the gripper to ensure slide is on the platen SEN46 is an infrared sensor and lever flag assembly mounted on the Dryer module but activated by movement of the gripper on the Slide Elevator module Figure 2 10 2 e When the gripper is fully closed that is SOL60 is de energized but no slide is on the platen the lever just touches the back of the gripper and SEN46 is blocked Note SEN46 is adjusted so that the lever just touches the back of the gripper in this position e When the gripper is either fully open waiting for a slide or partially closed holding a slide the gripper moves the lever of SEN46 unblocking the sensor The gripper is activated up to three times to grip a slide If after the third try SEN46 is still blocked indicating no slide is on the platen an error message is generated When a slide is on the platen the platen elevator stepper motor M2 moves the elevator down to the slide releasing position As the elevator moves the spring in the gear rack spring mechanism releases rotating the platen 90 degrees PN 4276985A I
493. ule and the Smear module While the Slide Transport module and the Smear module are different modules functionally physically they make up one assembly CAUTION Risk of damage to electronic components Connecting or disconnecting a circuit card solenoid or any other electronic component while the power is ON can damage the component or the circuitry for the component Power down the SlideMaker before connecting or disconnecting an electronic component 1 Turn off the main power switch on the rear of the SlideMaker and unplug the main power cable from the ac outlet Open the main cover For directions see Opening the Main Cover in this section Remove the following modules to access the Slide and Smear Module a Dispense module Do the Dispense Module removal procedure beginning at step 4 b Cassette Transport module Do the Cassette Transport Module removal procedure steps 3 through 8 4 1 13 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER c Dryer module Do the Dryer and Slide Elevator Modules removal procedure steps 5 through 9 d Main Fluidics module Do the Main Fluidics Module removal procedure steps 5 through 7 WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination Some slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 4 Unfasten the captive screws securing the Slide and Smear module See
494. unctions See specific circuit card logic sensors function A 4 7 MI location 2 7 2 M2 location 2 10 1 M3 location 2 11 2 M4 location 2 11 2 M5 location 2 9 1 M6 location 2 6 2 2 6 3 6 INDEX M7 location 2 7 2 magnetic reed switch sensors function A 4 7 voltage and current requirements A 4 7 MAIN COVER OPEN SENSOR 53 7 2 2 Main Distribution card component locations illustration A 2 3 connectors table of A 2 3 function 2 2 5 location 2 2 3 replacement 4 8 1 test points table of A 2 4 Main Fluidics Interface card connectors table of A 2 5 function 2 3 8 location 2 3 7 replacement 4 8 1 Main Fluidics module components illustration front view 2 3 3 components illustration rear view 2 3 7 function 2 1 2 2 3 7 location 2 1 3 removing 4 1 11 replaceable parts illustration 8 2 12 replaceable parts table of part numbers 8 2 13 securing captive screws location 4 1 12 manifolds MF7 See 30 psi manifold MF7 MF8 See 5 psi manifold MF8 manual conventions 1 1 4 intended audience 1 1 1 list of abbreviations used ABBREVIATIONS 1 numbering format 1 1 3 organization 1 1 2 scope 1 1 1 special headings 1 1 3 trademarks used list follows index manually activated switch sensors function A 4 8 voltage and current requirements A 4 8 manuals customer part numbers 1 1 1 manuals service online version part number 1 1 1 messages error See error messages MF7 See 30 ps
495. unplug the main power cable from the ac outlet Note Early SlideMakers have black bodied solenoids which WILL damage the solenoid drivers on the System Control card if disconnected with the SlideMaker power on 4 If using a specific procedure in this chapter review the procedure Determine if you need any special tools equipment or supplies You can do most of the procedures in this chapter using the tools in a standard Service Tool Kit a digital voltmeter and an oscilloscope Any special tools or equipment and any supplies needed are listed under Tools Supplies Needed at the beginning of the procedure Determine if any special safety warnings or cautions apply to the procedure e Check any steps listed under Verification If you are referenced to another procedure for verification review that procedure also 5 When reinstalling modules mount the modules accurately to ensure the modules align with each other correctly 6 When you have finished servicing the SlideMaker always verify instrument performance by doing the System Verification Procedure as directed under Heading 5 1 Accessing the Main Compartments in the SlideMaker Front compartment See the procedures for Opening the Main Cover and Closing the Main Cover below Rear compartment and the rear door Unfasten the four captive screws securing the top cover of the rear compartment lift off the cover and pull down the rear door Side compartments
496. up by the smear truck and moved over the slide on the shuttle c Select DEFINE WICK OFFSET to save the wick offset value The slide pusher bars push the slide from the shuttle to the dryer and the smear truck places the glass slide on the shuttle d Verify that the right edge of the slide is centered on the shuttle support wall as shown in Figure 4 4 2 If the slide is positioned correctly no adjustment is needed Go to Verification If the slide is not positioned correctly adjust the smear truck Go to step 6 Figure 4 4 2 Defining the Wick Position Right edge Right edge Right edge of slide of slide of slide X i 6 Reset the wick position Select START WICK SEQUENCE b Using the MOVE RIGHT option and the appropriate MOVE SPEED SLOW MEDIUM or FAST move the smear truck in the correct direction to center the right edge of the slide on the shuttle support wall c Select DEFINE WICK OFFSET and check the position of the slide on the shuttle support wall PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES PICK AND WICK SLIDE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 4 d Repeat steps a through c until the right edge of the slide is centered on the shuttle support wall as shown in Figure 4 4 2 7T Verify the SlideMaker is working correctly Go to Verification Verification 1 Return to the SERVICE FUNCTIONS menu 2 Select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU g
497. uration needed for the laptop At the rear of the SlideMaker disconnect the cable from the GEN S System and replace it with the cable from the laptop Insert the software disk into your laptop computer type A INSTALL and press Enter When the Coulter Communications screen displays Select any key to continue press any key When the Command Menu appears press shit 2 to select Download A and B While the Download and P option is highlighted turn on the SlideMaker The Download Simulator screen appears displaying the status of the software installation After the SlideMaker initializes indicating the download is finished press At HX to exit Turn off the SlideMaker At the rear of the SlideMaker disconnect the cable from the laptop and replace it with the cable from the GEN S System Reconfigure the jumpers on the System Control card a Remove the jumpers from E1 E3 and E2 E4 b Install the jumpers on E3 E5 and E4 E6 the normal opto configuration Turn on the SlideMaker Verify the SlideMaker screen displays the correct versions of software a From the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS SYSTEM SETTINGS b Ensure the software versions displayed on the screen match the versions listed for the software you installed 4 10 1 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES SOFTWARE INSTALLATION USING A LAPTOP COMPUTER 4 10 2 PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SEN41 VERTICAL SLI
498. used to monitor the revolutions of the servo motor allowing the SlideMaker to calculate precise information on the position of the smear truck Two of the encoder sensors SEN58 and 5 59 are used to count the slots on the encoder disk The third encoder sensor SEN60 indicates the zero index position of the disk As the encoder disk rotates one of the two quadrature signals leads the other The direction of rotation clockwise or counterclockwise is determined from which of the signals is leading The rotational position is determined by counting the number of steps from the last known zero index position The zero index position sensor is only observed once during initialization of the smear truck transport Thereafter the quadrature signals are counted to determine the position of the smear truck relative to the saved zero index position PN 4276985A QUICK REFERENGE INFORMATION SENSOR FUNCTIONS AND TYPES Infrared Interrupting Sensors Infrared interrupting sensors are used to detect the presence of a flag which determines the position of a movable mechanism The voltage and current requirements for the infrared interrupting sensors are e CC standard 0 200 in gap interrupting sensors LED anode supplied by 150 ohm 5 1 4 W resistor to 5 V cathode to ground gt Phototransistor emitter supplied by 10 Kohm 5 1 4 W resistor to ground collector to 45 V e Coulter assembled 2 piece large gap interrupting sensors
499. ut d processed indicate e The last completed smear is e obstruction in the Basket Queue WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can i transferred to the Dryer module contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with module e Stepper motor or MF4 failed care and avoid skin contact The Dryer module continues to vi operate until a slide is ready to One of these basket or belt position 2 Open the cover and inspect the area under the smear truck for a fallen slide and sensors failed trieve if ibl exit from the module retrieve if possible The SlideMaker stops all Rear belt position SEN31 3 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker mechanical activity and the Front belt position SEN32 4 fthe message persists Dryer module heater is turned Basket present rear right SEN33 a Turn off the SlideMaker off Basket present front right SEN34 b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GEN S System operation Basket present front left SEN36 c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative BASKET TRACK JAM Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 5 24 hours No new samples are aspirated jam prevented completion of the slide
500. ut do not remove the module See Figure 4 1 9 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER Figure 4 1 10 Captive Screws Securing the 4 Unfasten the two captive screws Cassette Output Queue Module securing the Cassette Output Queue module See Figure 4 1 10 Output 5 Onthe output queue support Figure 4 1 10 push back the clip securing the rear of the Cassette Output Queue module 6 Move the Dispense module until the cylinder on the right side of the Cassette Output Queue module can clear the pinch valve on the Dispense module then lift the Cassette Output Queue module up off the pins on the left side Refer to Figure 4 1 7 7334095B CAUTION Instrument damage If you operate or troubleshoot the SlideMaker with the Cassette Output Queue module removed from the Cassette Transport module but still connected to the SlideMaker and the Cassette Output Queue module falls the module and its associated wires and connectors can be damaged To prevent the Cassette Output Queue module from falling place the module in a stable location and use due care when working around it 7 To continue operating the SlideMaker with the Cassette Output Queue module removed from the Cassette Transport module place the Cassette Output Queue module in a stable location 8 To completely remove the Cassette Output Queue module from the SlideMaker CAUTION Risk of damage to electronic components Connectin
501. uum Accumulator Tank in this section PN 4276985A INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION FLUIDIC SYSTEM Main Fluidics Module The Main Fluidics module is located on the left side of the SlideMaker in front of the Printer module and behind the Basket Queue module Refer to Figure 2 1 2 The Main Fluidics module is centralized source of pneumatic power reagents and waste collection for the Dispense module The functions of the Main Fluidics module components Figures 2 3 2 and 2 3 3 excluding the solenoids pinch valves and associated fittings and tubing are REGI Regulates high vacuum to 17 5 in Hg REG2 Regulates high vacuum to 6 5 in Hg RVac chamber VC3 Accumulates and stores the regulated vacuum during use Reagent tank TK1 Stores and dispenses diluent during normal operation and cleaning agent during the shutdown cycle Waste chamber VC2 Collects and dispenses waste Foam trap VCI Collects overflow from waste chamber Vent chamber VC4 Provides an enclosed source of atmospheric pressure For a list of the functions of the solenoids and associated pinch valves refer to Table A 3 1 Figure 2 3 3 Main Fluidics Module Rear View PN 4276985A Main Fludics Interface 50127 50128 50129 50130 50131 50132 50133 50134 50135 50136 2 3 7 2 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION FLUIDIC SYSTEM Main Fluidics Interface Card The Main Fluidics Interface card is located on the Main Fluidics module Refer to Figure
502. ween the SlideMaker and the operator It houses a 240 x 128 dot graphic backlighted panel with eight pressure sensitive switches that Displays messages and information about the SlideMaker Allows the operator to Respond to instrument messages gt Request menu options For a summary of the menu options available refer to Figure A 5 1 For a description of the service options refer to Heading 4 2 The Keypad and Display module is connected to the System Control card Figure 2 2 3 2 4 5 2 INSTRUMENT DESGRIPTION SYSTEM CONTROL 2 4 6 System Reset Initiating a Reset Note The SlideMaker can only to do a complete reset when the GEN S System is in the READY state You can initiate complete reset of the SlideMaker by Using the power on off switch 52 on the front of the SlideMaker to turn the power off and on e Leaving the power on off switch 52 on and using the main power switch 51 on the rear of the SlideMaker to turn the power off and on e Pressing the RESET button on the System Control card Pressing the reset button on the front of the SlideMaker either clears pending errors following operator intervention or initiates complete reset depending on the state of the SlideMaker when the button is pressed Boot Mode Resetting the SlideMaker initializes the hardware setting it to default state checks the memory paths and allows processor and processor to execute the pr
503. wn bracket to seat the System Control card and lock it in place Temperature Sensor Figure 2 9 1 Lift the plastic cover on the Dryer module and pull up the Temperature Sensor card 4 8 2 PN 4276985A SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES CIRCUIT CARD REPLACEMENT 4 Figure 4 8 1 System Control Card Hold Down Bracket and Card Guides Card guide System Control card hold down bracket 7334104A 3 Disconnect all cables connected to the card Remove the hardware securing the card retaining the hardware and remove the card For the System Control card see Table 4 8 1 for special removal instructions Ensure the revision level of the replacement card is correct Ensure any jumpers or switches on the replacement card are set correctly See the appropriate circuit card under Heading A 2 CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS 7 Install the replacement card securing the card with the retained hardware For the System Control card see Table 4 8 1 for special installation instructions 8 Connectthe disconnected cables to the replacement card Refer to the appropriate circuit card under Heading A 2 CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS for the correct connector locations 9 Reinstall any covers removed or opened to access the card 10 Plug in the main power cable and turn on the SlideMaker PN 4276985A 4 8 3 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES CIRCUIT GARD REPLAGEMENT 4 8
504. ws Securing the Main Fluidics Module 4 1 12 4 1 15 Captive Screws Securing MF4 and MF13 4 1 12 4 1 16 Thumbscrews Securing the Sample Access and Reservoir Module Splash Shield 4 1 13 4 1 17 Captive Screws Securing the Sample Access and Reservoir Module 4 1 13 4 1 18 Captive Screws Securing the Slide and Smear Module 4 1 14 4 3 1 Verifying the Home Position 4 3 1 4 3 2 Checking the Label Positions in the X Dimension 4 3 2 4 3 3 Checking the Smear Position on the Slide in the X Dimension 4 3 3 4 3 4 Verifying the Dispense Position 4 3 4 4 3 5 Correct Position of the Slide on the Shuttle 4 3 5 4 4 1 Defining the Pick Position 4 4 2 4 4 2 Defining the Wick Position 4 4 2 4 5 1 Correct Position of the Label on the Slide 4 5 1 4 5 2 Printer Module Adjustments 4 5 2 4 5 3 Checking the Label Position in the X Dimension 4 5 2 4 5 4 Checking the Label Position in the Y Dimension 4 5 2 4 6 1 Preliminary Platen Checks and Adjustments 4 6 1 4 6 2 Slide Elevator Platen Adjustments 4 6 3 4 7 1 Dispense Pump Adjustments 4 7 1 4 8 1 System Control Card Hold Down Bracket and Card Guides 4 8 3 4 11 1 Aligning the Vertical Slide Sensor SEN41 4 11 1 4 12 1 Removing the Printhead Assembly 4 12 1 4 12 2 Printhead and Printhead Flag Location 4 12 2 4 12 3 Printhead Microswitch Arm Location 4 12 2 4 14 1 Removing the Dispense Probe 4 14 1 4 15 1 Checking the Smear Position on the Slide in the Y Dimension 4 15 1 4 15 2 Ac
505. y and straight Do the slide pusher adjustment procedure whenever gt You remove and reinstall the slide pusher gt You have slide registration errors you are unable to resolve Use the Slide Ejector Alignment procedure on instruments with the old configuration of the smear truck see Figure 4 18 2 to ensure that when the smear truck picks up the slide the slide is centered on the truck Centering the slide on the smear truck ensures the slide is centered on the shuttle and ultimately that the smear is centered on the slide correctly in the Y dimension as shown in Figure 4 15 1 Figure 4 15 1 Checking the Smear Position on the Slide in the Y Dimension 7334186C Do the slide ejector alignment on instruments with this old configuration whenever gt smear is not centered on the slide in the Y dimension slide is not centered on the smear truck creating a vacuum leak gt You have adjusted the slide pusher gt Blood smears are skewed Use the Slide Ejector Alignment procedure on instruments with the new configuration of the smear truck see Figure 4 18 3 to ensure that the slide is centered on the shuttle Note The new configuration of the smear truck includes an adjustment for centering the slide on the smear truck at the slide pickup position Figure 4 15 2 Acceptable Blood In a perfectly aligned system the blood drop is placed Drop and Smear Placement on the imaginary center line of a slide a
506. y the operator This section also describes the Slide Ejector Interface card For more information on the smear processing system see the Slide and Smear module Heading 2 7 the Label Printer module Heading 2 8 the Dryer module Heading 2 9 the Slide Elevator module Heading 2 10 and the Basket Queue module Heading 2 11 Description The Cassette Transport module comprises three modules and an assembly e Cassette Input Queue module Slide Ejector module e Upper cassette transfer mechanism e Cassette Output Queue module The components that comprise the Cassette Transport module are located to the left and on top of the Dryer module Refer to Figure 2 1 2 Preparing the Slide Cassettes for Processing The operator Opens the slide cassette cover and inserts up to 100 microscopic slides into the slide cassette Slides the cover to the closed position Ensures the bottom slide is correctly located inside the slide cassette Places the slide cassettes up to a maximum of four in the Cassette Input Queue module Cassette Input Queue Module The Cassette Input Queue module automatically advances the filled slide cassettes to the slide ejection station as needed Refer to Figures 2 6 1 and 2 6 2 or Figures 2 6 3 and 2 6 4 to locate the components in the Cassette Input Queue module Figures 2 6 1 and 2 6 2 show the old configuration of the Slide Ejector module Figures 2 6 3 and 2 6 4 show the new configuration The C
507. yed on the bottom of the screen PN 4276985A 4 2 1 4 SERVIGE AND REPAIR PROGEDURES USING THE SLIDEMAKER SERVICE FUNCTIONS Table 4 2 1 SlideMaker SERVICE FUNGTIONS Options Continued Options Descriptions SOLENOID TEST Displays a list of the solenoid numbers and allows you to turn individual solenoids on and off 1 Use the arrow prompts to move the prompt to the desired solenoid The name of the selected solenoid is displayed on the bottom of the screen 2 Usethe ON and OFF prompts to turn the selected solenoid on or off When a solenoid is ON an asterisk is displayed next to the solenoid number MONITOR ADJUST FLUID DETECTORS Allows access to the FILL DILUENT CHANNEL SELECTION INCREASE VOLTAGE DECREASE VOLTAGE and DRY SYSTEM options See Table 4 2 5 Table 4 2 2 SlideMaker CASSETTE SHUTTLE BASKET Options Options Descriptions ADVANCE CASSETTES Moves the slide cassette in each station to the next slide cassette station 1 Ifa slide cassette is in the slide ejection station this function overrides the locked cassette feature and moves the slide cassette from the slide ejection station to the Cassette Output Queue module 2 Moves a slide cassette from the Cassette Input Queue module to the slide ejection station LOCK CASSETTE Locks the slide cassette in place UNLOCK CASSETTE Unlocks the slide cassette BASKET TEST Allows access to the FRONT BELT REAR BELT FRONT REAR
508. yer exit sensor SEN49 failed One or both of the dryer conveyer belts broke and the slides fell somewhere within the Dryer module or between the shuttle and the Dryer module Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm 1 operator manually removed a slide from the Dryer module ignore this warning 2 If no one manually removed a slide from the Dryer module a Open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact c Ensure the dryer belts are moving c Check inside the dryer for fallen slides Retrieve and inspect any fallen slides for possible heat damage d Check the entrance to the Dryer module for fallen slides Retrieve and place any fallen slides in a slide basket for staining e Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker 3 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Coulter Representative PN 4276985A 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 2 2 Basket Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION REGOVERY View Error RCS Application Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Call Msg Time Sli

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