Transcript Spotchem™ EZ - Quick Instruction Guide

SPOTCHEM™ EZ Quick Instruction Guide
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Troubleshooting
Conditions and Causes
E02
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Close the table cover correctly (remove obstructions)
Set the maintenance cover in the correct position
A check shows the optical system status has changed since
the last calibration
The white and black plate or Optical window (window plate)
is dirty
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Clean the white and black plate or Optical window (window
plate) - see sections 4-2-1 and 4-3-2 in the owner’s manual
Reagent strip is not set
The bar code was not correctly read due to displacement or
bending of the Reagent strip
The Reagent strip is not set in the channel necessary for
calibration
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Set Reagent strips correctly
When calibrating, swipe all necessary numbers on card
The bar code was not correctly read due to displacement or
bending
The wrong reagent strips was set for calibration
Calibration was started for an item before it was completed
for another item
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Reagent strip is already used
The Reagent strip pad is colored because of an old Reagent
strip of inappropriate preservation
The Reagent pad is dirty
The bar code was not correctly read due to displacement of
bending of the Reagent strip
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Use a new Reagent strip
Set the Reagent strip correctly
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A sample vessel is misplaced
There is no sample or an insufficient amount of sample
A centrifuge tube was used in calibration by calibrator kit
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Re-set the sample correctly
Confirm the amount of the sample
Be sure to use cuvettes in calibration by calibration kit
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Reagent strip has expired.
Clock is not correctly adjusted
Clock is not correct because the power was not connected
for a long time
When using a Reagent strip from new lot, the corresponding
magnetic card to the lot was not inserted
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Use a new Reagent strip
Adjust the clock
Insert a new magnetic card
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The tip waste receptacle is not correctly set
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Set the tip waste receptacle correctly
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Failed to draw the sample and drop it to the Reagent
correctly due to lack of sample amount or absorbing fibrin
Sample adhered around the dropping hole
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Check the sample amount and remove fibrin if necessary
Wipe off the sample adhered around the dropping hole
Measure with a different tip
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White plate or black plate is dirty
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Clean the white plate or black plate. (Note: the case in
which trouble is detected when the power is turned on, it
is necessary to turn on the power again after maintenance
since measurement cannot be started)
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The pressure does not increase since the rubber plate is
dirty or deformed
The tube or pipe is clogged
The tube connecting the nozzle with the pump is
disconnected
The tube connecting the pump with the pressure detecting
sensor is disconnected
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Clean the rubber plate
Check the tube
If the same trouble occurs, contact your distributor (Note:
in cases where the abnormality is detected when the power
switch is turned on, it is necessary to turn on the power
again after maintenance because the measurement could
not be started)
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(T): Trouble with the table Cover.
(M): Trouble with the maintenance Cover.
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E05
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E05 Optical Error
(9 6 2)
OK (ENTER)
Corrective Action
The measurement table was open during measurement or
warm up
The maintenance cover was opened during measurement
or warm-up
The table cover is not properly closed (foreign material may
be preventing closing)
The measurement was started without closing the
maintenance cover
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E02 Cover Open
OK (ENTER)
(1~9): Channels with abnormalities
E11
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OK (ENTER)
E13
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E13 Wrong Strips
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OK (ENTER)
Set the Reagent strip correctly
Return to the main menu because changing the item
mid-calibration is not allowed when doing the calibration
2. Direct transfer to centrifuge cup
• Aspirate sample into syringe (no anticoagulant)
• Remove needle from syringe
• Dispense sample directly into centrifuge cup
• Re-install orange cap on centrifuge cup
• Mix sample in centrifuge cup; verify sample is completely heparinized
before proceeding (minimum of 2 minutes)
Testing Procedure:
How to run a sample:
(7~9): Single Type
(M): Multi type
Channel with a different Reagent strip in either case.
1. Add whole blood to the fill line on the centrifuge cup or serum / plasma to fill line
E14
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OK (ENTER)
(7~9): Single Type
(M): Multi type
Channel has used Reagent strip in either case.
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E17 No Sample
(CNTRFG)
Whole Blood – uses centrifuge cup
1.Using a lithium heparinized collection tube (recommended method)
• Aspirate sample into syringe (no anticoagulant)
• Remove needle from syringe
• Dispense sample into lithium heparin collection tube and mix sample
• Transfer sample into centrifuge cup
Plasma/Serum – uses cuvette
• Prepare plasma/serum sample
• Transfer sample into cuvette tube
(7~9): Single Type
(M): Multi type
Channel with no Reagent strip in either case. Display is made only in
calibration. Usually nothing is displayed during measurement.
E14 Used Strips
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Sample Preparation:
Description and Error Message
E11 No Strips
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SPOTCHEM™ EZ Quick Instruction Guide
OK (ENTER)
E32
E32 Invalid Strips
( 7
M)
OK (ENTER)
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E38
E38 Tip Case Not Set
OK (ENTER)
E40
E40 Sample Drop
( 7 4 1)
OK (ENTER)
(1~9): Channels with abnormalities
T25
T25 Barcode Sensor
(8 5 3)
OK (ENTER)
(1-5, 7-9): Channels with abnormalities
T03
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T03 Tube Pressure
OK (ENTER)
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(1-5, 7-9): Channels with abnormalities
on serum cuvette.
fill line
max 500 �L
2. Press the [1] key on the Main Menu to initiate a measurement.
• The table cover will open and the STAND-BY screen is displayed.
fill line
min 100 �L
3. Press the [6] key to bring up and scroll through the species menu.
4. Press [ENTER] to select the desired species.
Cuvelte
• Unit will go back to the STANDBY screen
5. Press the [1] key for ID.
6. Enter the test number (if desired) otherwise press [ENTER].
7. ID option will appear - enter patient number or name, press [ENTER].
• The [+/.] key is the space key and can be used to move the cursor to the next number/
letter key.
Centrifuge cup Placement
8. When using serum/plasma, place the serum cup in the serum holder.
• Skip to step 12.
9. Remove centrifuge cover by pulling backwards and upwards.
10. Place the centrifuge cup with whole blood in position on the indented area of the silver
tabs.
11. Install centrifuge cover.
12. Place the pipette tip in the Tip Hole.
13. Place the reagent strips on the reagent table.
• Reagent pads on single strips should be facing up and aligned towards the rear of the
instrument.
• Reagent pads on multi strip should be facing up and aligned towards left side of the
Place the Pipette Tip in Holder
instrument.
14. Press [START] key to begin measurement.
• When the measurement is completed, remove used strips/centrifuge cup/cuvette and
discard them.
• Instrument is ready to run the next sample.
fill line 250 �L
Centrifuge Cup
Centrifuge Cover
Place Test Strip on Reagent Table
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SPOTCHEM™ EZ Quick Instruction Guide
Contact scil animal care toll free at 877.724.5838
SPOTCHEM™ EZ Quick Instruction Guide
Contact scil animal care toll free at 877.724.5838
Calibrate once per box of test strips. The SPOTCHEM™ EZ will not perform an uncalibrated test.
Card Calibration Procedure:
Cleaning the Reagent Table - Daily Maintenance:
1.) From Main Menu
1. Measure
3. Calibrate
2.) Brush off dust with
cleaning brush.
3.) Clean Reagent
table.
2. Submenu
(1/1)
1. Results
2. PARAM
3. Maintenance
(1/2)
Ready
Please turn off
4.) Empty waste case
and disinfect with
alcohol and wash
with water.
1. From the main menu, press the [3] key to Calibrate.
5.) Disinfect centrifuge
cover with alcohol
and wash with
water.
2. Press the [1] key for card calibration.
1. Measure
3. Calibrate
2.) Clean Back and White
plates:
3.) Remove top cover.
4.) Clean the rubber
plate.
2. Submenu
(1/1)
3. The instrument will prompt to insert a card. Insert card with
stripe into reader and slide to the right.
Swipe Calibration Card
5. The instrument will then prompt to swipe another stripe on the card. Insert card with a
different strip into reader and slide to the right.
Cleaning the Black and White Plates & Cleaning the Rubber Plates Monthly Maintenance:
1.) From Main Menu
The calibration menu is displayed.
4. The instrument will prompt to swipe the same stripe again. Insert card with the same stripe
into reader and slide to the right.
Wipe with cotton swab
moistened with distilled water.
Turn OFF Power
5.) End cleaning. Turn
power off.
Warming up.....
6. The instrument will then prompt to swipe the same stripe again. Insert card with the same
stripe into reader and slide to the right. Repeat this process with remaining two numbered
stripes. The test name and lot number is displayed.
7. Calibration is successful! Press the [STOP] key twice.
1. Results
2. PARAM
3. Maintenance
(1/2)
Ready
Please turn off
1. Measure
3. Calibrate
Wipe with a soft, lint free
cloth moistened with distilled
water. Then wipe again with
a dry, lint free cloth.
Insert cotton swab
moistened with distilled
water. Wipe rubber plate
with a cotton swab.
Turn OFF Power
2. Submenu
(1/1)
Turn ON the power to start
warm-up. The Reagent Table
and Centrifuge and Multi
Rack slide back and the
Table cover closes. When
[MAIN MENU] appears, turn
OFF the power or perform
testing.
Clean nozzle and Optical Window - as directed by scil technical assistance
1.) Remove top cover and
side cover.
2.) Remove nozzle tube.
3.) Clean nozzle by inserting 4.) Reassemble nozzle
cleaning wire through the
assembly tubing.
nozzle. Wipe debris
coming out of the tip of
5.) Remove tip waste case.
nozzle with cotton swab.
7.) Using a flashlight, clean all 9
optical windows with a dry
cotton swab.
6.) Lay device on right side with
feet. Remove rubber cover.
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Important Prevention Recommendations:
1. When cleaning the optical windows - customer should use a flashlight to determine whether
the windows are streak free.
Warranty risk if optical windows are dirty / streaky / cloudy
2. Always empty the tip waste case when instructed by the instrument or prior to performing any
maintenance. Emptying the tip waste case routinely reduces the chance of tips falling into the
unit and jamming the centrifuge unit.
Warranty risk if tips are found inside the instrument
3. The centrifuge rotor has a hole that locks into position to prevent it from spinning freely. This
hole should ALWAYS be at the 12 o’clock position. If it is not at the 12 o’clock position the
instrument will give either a T27 or T28 error message. The customer should be shown how they can easily rectify this situation by manually moving the centrifuge rotor into the 12 o’clock
position. scil recommends the use of the centrifuge cover at all times.
Correct, at the 12 o’clock position
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