Manual URYXXON Relax ® 1. Quickstart ……………………………………………………………………… 59 2. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………… 61 2.1. System description ………………………………………………………… 61 2.1.1. Measuring principle ……………………………………………………… 61 2.1.2. Functional principle URYXXON ® Relax ……………………………… 61 3. Unpacking and set up ………………………………………………………… 62 3.1. List of delivered parts ……………………………………………………… 62 3.2.
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Manual URYXXON Relax ® 9.1.1. Type ……………………………………………………………………… 81 9.1.2. Units ……………………………………………………………………… 81 9.1.3. Order of Parameters …………………………………………………… 81 9.1.4. Test Strip LOT …………………………………………………………… 82 9.2. How to protect settings from unauthorized access …………………… 82 9.3. How to turn the printer on and off ………………………………………… 82 9.4.
Manual URYXXON Relax ® 1. Quickstart Unpack the instrument and place it on an even, hard surface. Connect the pow- er supply and turn the equipment on with the On/Off-switch (Pic. 4- ). After the self test the start screen will appear on the display. URYXXON STICK 10 URYXXON STICK 10 Insert strip!
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Manual URYXXON Relax ® At the end of the measurement the result will be displayed on the screen and transferred to the printer and interfaces. RESULT Seq.No: 001 ID: 1234567890 2006.02.17 9:47 *BLD 10 ERY/uL NORM *GLU 50 mg/dL 1.000 Display 2: Result By pressing the printer symbol the result can be printed again.
Manual URYXXON Relax ® 2. Introduction The URYXXON ® Relax is a reflection photometer for the analysis of urine test strips. The measurements are performed under standardised conditions, mea- sured values may be displayed, printed and transfered to a computer. The URYXXON ®...
Manual URYXXON Relax ® 3. Unpacking and set up 3.1. List of delivered parts URYXXON ® Relax reflectometer Power pack 100 – 240 V, 47/63 Hz, 9 V, incl. adapter Printer paper + User manual (this booklet) ...
Contact for the provided power pack 8. On/Off Switch (I/O) Turning the equipment on and off We recommend to use shielded cables. We recommend to make use of the hand scanner from MACHEREY-NAGEL. Manual URYXXON Relax EN V 3.00 / 03.16...
Manual URYXXON Relax ® 3.5. How to plug the instrument in Pic. 5: Power pack Pic. 6: DC in Four adapters are provided for adapting the power pack to the available mains connection. The adapter matching the mains connection is plugged on to the power pack (Pic.
Manual URYXXON Relax ® Pic. 9: Printer C Pic. 10: Printer D Unroll the paper roll by 5 cm and place the roll in the paper compartment with the end on the lower side. Fix the end of the paper to the housing with your fin- ger while closing the flap (Pic.
Manual URYXXON Relax ® 3.8.1. Buttons Framed areas react to pressure and trigger the action linked to it. The caption of an area describes its function. Examples: Confirm / perform action Cancel action display of equipment settings 3.8.2. Scroll Menu Press the up-and-down arrows on the right side of the screen to scroll through a list of information on the left side of the screen.
Manual URYXXON Relax ® 4. User menu 4.1. Flow-chart of the menu structure Memory List Search Clear Positive Negative Check mode Memory Control strip Measurement Settings Strip Type Units Parameter order Password Printer Sound Touch Positive Autostart Battery Backlight Printer Language Date/Time Interface...
Manual URYXXON Relax ® 5. Analysis of test strips 5.1. How to perform a measurement The URYXXON ® Relax is very easy to use. In order to start the measurement, the test strip is placed on the strip holder. The instrument automatically detects a new strip and starts the measurement.
Manual URYXXON Relax ® 5.2. Display of results The sequence number (Seq.No.) as well as the patient identification (ID) will be displayed with the results. RESULT Seq.No: 001 ID: 1234567890 2006.02.17 9:47 *BLD 10 ERY/uL NORM *GLU 50 mg/dL 1.000 Display 4: Result Positive findings are clearly marked by an asterisk (*) on the printout and on the display.
If the display shows "Measuring Error ..." instead of a result please read the instructions in Chapter 14 "Error Messages and Fault Clearance". Repeat the measurement. In case of permanent errors please contact MACHEREY-NAGEL service. 5.4. Entering the patient identification The patient identification needs to be entered before starting the analysis. This can be done as follows: •...
Manual URYXXON Relax ® 5.5. Changing the sequence number ("SN") Pressing in the start menu brings up a numerical pad. Enter a new se- quence number using the keys on the pad. All following measurements will now be counted from this number on. Núm.
Manual URYXXON Relax ® 6. Enter the main menu Pressing on the start screen will bring up the main menu. URYXXON STICK 10 URYXXON STICK 10 MENU Insert strip! Memory 0001 Check mode Settings 1025358 Display 9: Start menu Display 10: Main menu From here the other functions e.g.
Manual URYXXON Relax ® 7. Recall results The URYXXON ® Relax has memory for 200 measurements. Every result is au- tomatically saved after the analysis. After 200 measurements, new data will overwrite the eldest saved dataset. Access the memory by pressing in the main menu MENU MEMORY MODE...
Manual URYXXON Relax ® 7.2. How to find specific results (filtering) To find a result, you may select the date of the measurement and a specific parameter (Display 14). SET FILTER PAR. Display 14: Filtering 7.2.1. Selecting the date By pressing you will reach the menu displayed below (Display 15).
Manual URYXXON Relax ® 7.2.2. Selecting search criteria Pressing in Display 14 brings up Display 16. SELECT PARAMETER Seq.No. Positive Not printed Not sent Display 16: Select parameter Use the arrow keys to select the desired criteria and confirm with .
Manual URYXXON Relax ® When suitable matches are found, an option will appear, allowing to print the datasets , send them to a PC or display them on the screen (Dis- play 18). XX entries found Print Send Display Display 18: Search result If no matching results are found, the equipment returns to the memory menu.
Manual URYXXON Relax ® 8. Quality control testing Quality control measurements should be performed regularly with check solu- tions in order to ensure the correct functioning of the combination of equipment and test strips. Quality inspection tests are recommended: • at the beginning of a day •...
Manual URYXXON Relax ® 8.2. How to perform a QC measurement Prepare the check urines as described in the instruction leaflet and test them in test mode. Handle the check solutions exactly as the patient samples. By pressing (Display 20) the sample selection will appear. You may select what type of con- trol sample you want to analyze (Display 21).
For additional information on the control strips or in case the values do not fit the should values in the control sheet, please consult the package insert, or contact MACHEREY-NAGEL directly. Attention: Please do not touch the test fields of the control strip with your fingers.
Manual URYXXON Relax ® 9. Equipment Settings Enter the main menu by pressing the menu key to reach the "SETTINGS" display press (Display 23 + Display 24). MENU SETTINGS Strip Memory Password Printer Sound Check mode Autostart Battery Settings Language Date/Time Interface Display 23: Main menu...
Manual URYXXON Relax ® be saved. Save by pressing or go back to the preprogrammed order by pressing . A change of the parameter order for the strip parameter Micro- albumin is not possible. 9.1.4. Test Strip LOT The LOT-administration of URYXXON ®...
Manual URYXXON Relax ® matically detects an applied test strip and starts the measurement. This function may be deactivated via an option panel. If Autostart is deactivated the analysis must be triggered by pressing a panel in the Start menu. 9.6.
Manual URYXXON Relax ® 9.8. How to set time and date Select "Date/Time" in the setting menu. To change, press on the respective number. A numerical pad appears. Enter the correct number and confirm by pressing The date may be formatted in three ways. The active format is shown on a but- on the right hand side of the date (Display 25).
Manual URYXXON Relax ® 9.9. How to activate data transfer Select "Interface" on the settings menu. The data transfer via the interfaces can be activated or deactivated via an option panel. 9.10. How to change the text of the printout header Select "Customization"...
Manual URYXXON Relax ® 10. Cleaning and maintenance DANGER OF INFECTION: Urine and used test strips bare the danger of infection. Always use protective gloves during handling and disposal. The disposal of used test strips should be performed according to the regulations for the handling of potentially infec- tious material.
Manual URYXXON Relax ® 12. Service menu The URYXXON ® Relax has a password protected service menu. To enter the service menu press the touch-screen three times during the self test after turn- ing the equipment on (Display 26). Upon request input the PIN "1234". A selective list with different menu items appears.
Manual URYXXON Relax ® 12.2.1. Entry of test strips’ LOT If LOT-control is activated, the actual LOT-number of the test strips can be en- tered using "Strip" in the menu "Settings" (Display 27). When selecting "LOT number" a numerical pad will appear, which can be used for entering the LOT printed on the strip packaging.
New LOT 1 strip Continue 10 strips Display 29: Expire date A Display 30: Expire date B NOTE: MACHEREY-NAGEL is not responsible for wrong measurement results due to expired test strips. Manual URYXXON Relax EN V 3.00 / 03.16 ®...
Manual URYXXON Relax ® 12.3. How to change the sensitivity Select "Sensitivity" to adjust the sensitivity settings. The sensitivity of the URYXXON Relax may be adjusted within specified borders for all parameters ® except the pH value (Display 31). SENSITIVITY Default Display 31: Sensitivity A NOTE:...
Manual URYXXON Relax ® SENSITIVITY Display 32: Sensitivity B Use the arrows to select the parameter that should be modified. Confirm your choice by pressing . Display 33 will appear. NEG (650) 5 + (580) 0 ++ (270) 0 – Display 33: Sensitivity C 12.4.
Manual URYXXON Relax ® 12.5. How to update the instrument Select "Program update" from the service menu. The URYXXON ® Relax now expects the upload of a new firmware. Follow the instructions that come with the updatefile to finalize the update process. Manual URYXXON Relax EN V 3.00 / 03.16 ®...
). The instrument will be identified as a serial in- terface. The driver for the interface module may be downloaded from the MACHEREY-NAGEL homepage (www.mn-net.com). 13.3. Transmission protocol The data is released via the interfaces as plain text. The received dataset cor- responds to the format of the printout.
In case a fault cannot be cleared by the aid of the instructions above, please contact your local distributor or the MACHEREY-NAGEL Service. Manual URYXXON Relax EN V 3.00 / 03.16 ®...
Additionally the relevant version of our general sales terms and delivery condi- tions apply as printed on all price lists. MACHEREY-NAGEL GmbH & Co. KG Neumann-Neander-Str. 6–8 52355 Düren · Germany Phone: +49 2421 969-0 Fax: +49 2421 969-199 E-mail: info@mn-net.com...
Manual URYXXON Relax ® 16. Technical information 16.1. Technical data Required electric supply: Mains transformer: Input 100~240 V Output 9 V 1.5 A Alternative: battery operation with 6 mignon batteries 1.5 V (AA). Dimensions: Height: 7.5 cm Width: 16 cm Depth: 20 cm Weight: 710 g (without batteries and power pack)
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Manual URYXXON Relax ® observation of instrument is necessary which controls and ensures the conven- tional use of instrument. Essential performance features: The URYXXON ® Relax do not display wrong negative measuring results in test- ed conditions from EMC-test. Electromagnetic transient emissions The URYXXON ®...
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Manual URYXXON Relax ® Electromagnetic interference resistance The URYXXON ® Relax is destined for an electromagnetic environment as described below. The user of URYXXON Relax should ensure that instrument is used in such environment. ® Interference IEC 60601-Immunity Compliance-level Electromagnetic resistance-test test level environment –...
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Manual URYXXON Relax ® Electromagnetic interference resistance The URYXXON ® Relax is destined for an electromagnetic environment as described below. The user of URYXXON Relax should ensure that instrument is used in such environment. ® Interference IEC 60601-Immu- Compliance- Electromagnetic environment – resistance-test nity test level level...
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Manual URYXXON Relax ® The field intensity of stationary transmitter, e.g. base stations for cordless telephones and mo- bile radio equipment, amateur radio stations, AM and FM radio and television station, can not be predestinated precisely. For the identification of the electromagnetic environment regarding the stationary transmitter, a survey about the electromagnetic phenomena of area should be made.
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16.3. Waste disposal Waste disposal according to EU Directive 2012/19/EU. In compliance with national legal regulations (EU Directive 2012/19/EU), MACHEREY-NAGEL disposes old instruments free of charge. Note: Disposal using public waste disposal facilities is not permitted. In case of disposal, please contact your MACHEREY-NAGEL representative.