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Tenth Edition November 1997 Copyright, 1997, AVL Scientific Corporation. All rights reserved. Unless otherwise noted, no part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form without the written permission of AVL Scientific Corporation.
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The instrument is only to be operated by qualified personnel capable of observing these prerequisites. Only accessories and supplies either delivered by or approved by AVL are to be used with the instrument. Due to the operating principle of the instrument, analytical accuracy not only depends on correct operation and function, but also upon a variety of external influences beyond the manufacturers control.
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Operating Safety Information • This instrument falls under Safety Category I. • This instrument is a Class B instrument. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference’s, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Introduction The Service Manual for the 9120, 30, 40, 80, and 81 Electrolyte Analyzers contains the technical information needed to ensure easy fault identification. This manual is intended to be complementary to the Operator's Manual where detailed instructions for operation, maintenance and troubleshooting are provided.
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Interface RS232C Serial Port Data Link Data link to Compact 2/3 (9180/9181) Electrical requirements 100 - 240 V~, 50/60 Hz, 1.4 A max. Self-adjusting Nominal power consumption 30 W Dimensions height 12.2"; 335mm width 12.4"; 315m depth 12.0"; 295mm weight approx.
3 Software Operation 3.1 Software Operation - 9120, 9130, 9140 Software operation of the 9120, 9130, 9140 analyzers can be accessed by YES/ NO selection on the analyzer front panel. The following flow chart diagrams are provided to identify operating sequences of the 9120, 9130, 9140 Analyzers: 1.
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3.3 Software Operation - 9181 1. Overall Program Operating Flow 2. Main Menu 3. Measurement Sequence 4. Print Functions Menu 5. QC/Std/Dialysate/Urine Sample Menu 6. Daily Maintenance Menu 7. Operator Functions Menu 8. Program Instrument Menu 9. Service Functions Menu 10.
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2 Main Menu - 9120, 30, 40 MAIN MENU LEGEND READY 12:45 Display prompt PRINT FUNCTIONS? Action performed by analyzer QC/STANDARD/ URINE SAMPLE? 2-second display prompt DAILY MAINTENANCE? Decision-making by analyzer OPERATOR FUNCTIONS? PROGRAM INSTRUMENT? SERVICE FUNCTIONS? CALIBRATION?
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3 Measurement Sequence - 9120, 30, 40 READY 12:45 PRINT FUNCTIONS? OPEN FLAP Open Sample Door Introduce Sample DOOR OPENED WITHIN 2s? Please Introduce Sample < air voltage CHECK SS VOLTAGE > air voltage Remove Sample Remove Sample and Wipe Probe and Wipe Probe Please Close Please Close...
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4 Print Functions Menu - 9120, 30, 40 PRINT QC/STANDARD/ FUNCTIONS? URINE SAMPLE? Print Last PRINTING Sample Report? Print PRINTING READY 12:45 Cal. Report? Print QC Values PRINTING and Statistics? Remain in Print READY 12:45 Functions?
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5 QC/Standard/Urine Sample Menu - 9120, 30, 40 QC/STANDARD/ DAILY URINE SAMPLE? MAINTENANCE? OPEN SAMPLE CLOSED Introduce QC Level 1 Open Sample Door Wipe Probe/Close QC Level 1 Sample Sample? Introduce Sample Sample Door in Process 49 2 min. VALUES Store REJECTED! Values?
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Daily Maintenance Menu - 9120, 30, 40 DAILY OPERATOR MAINTENANCE? FUNCTIONS? OPEN CLOSE Daily Open Sample Door Wipe Probe/Close Cleaning Solution CLEAN Cleaning? Introduce Sample Sample Door detected? OPEN Cleaning Solution not detected! OPEN CLOSE Daily Open Sample Door Wipe Probe/Close Condition.
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Operator Functions Menu - 9120, 30, 40 OPERATOR PROGRAM FUNCTIONS? INSTRUMENT? Check/Change Change New SnapPak Fluid Counter SnapPak? remaining SnapPak? installed? reset to 100% Go to ***STANDBY!*** Maint. due? Standby Mode YES -> READY YES/NO New Pack Prime ... Leave CALIBRATE Standby Mode? PRESS YES...
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Program Instrument Menu - 9120, 30, 40 PROGRAM SERVICE INSTRUMENT? FUNCTIONS? Enter Code: CORRECT CODE ERROR! RETRY? CORRECT Program QC Current Lot: 0000 Print old Values New Lot! Enter last 4 Dig Level 1 Ranges? Change Lot? and Statistics? Delete old Data? of Lot#: 0000 Cl low K low...
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Service Functions Menu - 9120, 30, 40 SERVICE CALIBRATION? FUNCTIONS? Test Test Std. A: Na =0000 Electrodes? Standard A? K =0000 Cl =0000 Test Std. B: Na =0000 Standard B? K =0000 Cl =0000 OPEN Test Open Door and Introduce Sample External Sample? Introduce Sample CLOSED...
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10 Calibration Sequence - 9120, 30, 40 CALIBRATION? Calibration in Asp. Std. A into Process 124 Meas. Chamber Clear Sample Standard A **STANDARD A** Path detected? NOT DETECTED Calibrate Obtain Electrode Sample Sensor Voltages Std. A Sample Sensor ***CHECK*** 3 Std. A Values Voltage ok? SAMPLE SENSOR obtained?
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2 Main Menu - 9180 MAIN MENU NA K CL LEGEND READY Display prompt PRINT FUNCTIONS? Action performed by analyzer QC/STD/DIALYSATE /URINE SAMPLE? 2-second display prompt DAILY MAINTENANCE? Decision-making by analyzer OPERATOR FUNCTIONS? PROGRAM INSTRUMENT? SERVICE FUNCTIONS? CALIBRATION?
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3 Measurement Sequence - 9180 NA K CL READY PRINT FUNCTIONS? OPEN FLAP Open Sample Door Introduce Sample DOOR OPENED WITHIN 2s? Please Introduce Sample < air voltage CHECK SS VOLTAGE > air voltage Remove Sample and Remove Sample and Wipe Probe Wipe Probe Please Close...
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4 Print Functions Menu - 9180 PRINT QC/STD/DIALYSATE FUNCTIONS? /URINE SAMPLE? Print Last PRINTING... Sample Report? Print NA K CL READY PRINTING... Cal. Report? Print QC Values PRINTING... and Statistics? Remain in Print NA K CL READY Functions?
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5 QC/Standard/Dialysate/Urine Sample Menu - 9180 QC/STD/DIALYSATE DAILY /URINE SAMPLE? MAINTENANCE? OPEN SAMPLE CLOSED QC Level 1 Open Sample Door Introduce Sample Wipe Probe/Close QC Level 1 Sample? Introduce Sample Sample Door in Process 49 OPEN 2 min. VALUES Store REJECTED! Values? 99.6 5.34 1.250...
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6 Daily Maintenance Menu - 9180 DAILY OPERATOR MAINTENANCE? FUNCTIONS? OPEN CLOSE Perform Daily Open Sample Door Wipe Probe/Close Cleaning Solution CLEAN Cleaning? Introduce Sample Sample Door detected? OPEN Cleaning Solution not detected! OPEN CLOSE Perform Daily Open Sample Door Wipe Probe/Close Condition.
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7 Operator Functions Menu - 9180 *****STATUS***** **NO SnapPak** Pack OPERATOR PROGRAM detected? *Background check in all menus FUNCTIONS? INSTRUMENT? GLOBAL* except "Take out of Operation?" Check/Change Change New SnapPak Fluid Counter SnapPak? remaining SnapPak? installed? reset to 100% Go to ***STANDBY!*** Maint.
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8 Program Instrument Menu - 9180 PROGRAM SERVICE INSTRUMENT? FUNCTIONS? Enter Code: CODE ERROR! CORRECT RETRY? CORRECT Program QC Current Lot: 0000 Print old Values New Lot! Enter last 4 Dig Level 1 Ranges? Change Lot? and Statistics? Delete old Data? of Lot#: 0000 Additional K low...
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9 Service Functions Menu - 9180 SERVICE CALIBRATION? FUNCTIONS? Test Test Std. A: Na = 0000 Test Std. B: Na = 0000 Electrodes? Standard A? K = 0000 Ca = 0000 Standard B? K = 0000 Ca = 0000 Test Std.
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10 Calibration Sequence - 9180 (1) (Example Na/K/Li Calibration) CALIBRATION? Calibration in Asp. Std. A into Process 124 Meas. Chamber Clear Sample Standard A **STANDARD A** Path detected? NOT DETECTED Calibrate Obtain Electrode Sample Sensor Voltages Std. A Sample Sensor ***CHECK*** 3 Std.
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10 Calibration Sequence - 9180 (2) Aspir. Std. A into At least 1 slope ***CHECK*** Meas. Chamber in Range? ELECTRODES Standard A **STANDARD A** Slope A-B and A-C NA K LI READY detected? NOT DETECTED ok for all Electrodes? XX, XX NOT CAL'D Aspir.
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11 Power-up - 9180 Power-up AVL9180 A80X1.AA WARM UP All dots lit for 1/2 sec. Date: 1-JAN-95 Cold start? Time/Date Time: 12:00 Power Fail 1-Nov-95 1:12 (Print) *Background check in all menus Pack in place? except "Take out of Operation" Global* and "Service Functions"...
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2 Main Menu - 9181 MAIN MENU LEGEND NA K CL READY Display prompt AUTOMATED MEASUREMENT? Action performed by analyzer PRINT FUNCTIONS? 2-second display prompt QC/STD/DIALYSATE/ URINE SAMPLE? Decision-making by analyzer DAILY MAINTENANCE? OPERATOR FUNCTIONS? PROGRAM INSTRUMENT? SERVICE FUNCTIONS? CALIBRATION?
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3 Manual Measurement Sequence - 9181 Na K Cl READY AUTOMATED MEASUREMENT? Probe moves to upper position Please Wait Introduce Sample > air voltage < air voltage CHECK SS VOLTAGE Remove Sample and Remove Sample and Wipe Probe Wipe Probe Probe retracts Retract Probe ->...
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4 Automated Measurement Sequence - 9181 Na K Cl READY AUTOMATED MEASUREMENT? Manual Probe moves to Measurement upper position Tray homes Tray moves to Probe moves to applicable cup upper position position Probe moves down to cup position Probe moves to upper position Turntable...
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5 Print Functions Menu - 9181 PRINT QC/STD/DIALYSATE/ FUNCTIONS? URINE SAMPLE? Print Last PRINTING... Sample Report? Print Last PRINTING... Automated Run? Na K Cl READY Print PRINTING... Cal. Report? Print QC Values PRINTING... and Statistics? Remain in Print Na K Cl READY Functions?
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6 QC/Standard/Dialysate/Urine Sample Menu - 9181 QC/STD/DIALYSATE DAILY /URINE SAMPLE? MAINTENANCE? Probe moves QC Level * Probe moves to Please Introduce Sample Remove Sample Retract Probe to lower Sample? upper position Wait! Wipe Probe -> YES position 2 min. VALUES Store QC Level * Thank...
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7 Daily Maintenance Menu - 9181 DAILY OPERATOR MAINTENANCE? FUNCTIONS? Probe moves Perform Daily Cleaning Solution to upper Introduce Sample CLEAN Cleaning? detected? position Cleaning Solution not detected! Probe moves Perform Daily Condition. Solution to upper Introduce Sample CONDITION Conditioning? detected? position Condition.
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8 Operator Functions Menu - 9181 *****STATUS***** **NO SnapPak** Pack OPERATOR PROGRAM detected? *Background check in all menus FUNCTIONS? INSTRUMENT? GLOBAL* except "Take out of Operation?" Check/Change Change New SnapPak Fluid Counter SnapPak? remaining SnapPak? installed? reset to 100% Go to ***STANDBY!*** Maint.
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9 Program Instrument Menu - 9181 PROGRAM SERVICE INSTRUMENT? FUNCTIONS? Enter Code: CODE ERROR! CORRECT RETRY? CORRECT Program QC Current Lot: 0000 Print old Values New Lot! Enter last 4 Dig Level 1 Ranges? Change Lot? and Statistics? Delete old Data? of Lot#: 0000 Additional K low...
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10 Service Functions Menu - 9181 SERVICE CALIBRATION? FUNCTIONS? *same for Std. A, B, C Test Test Std. A*: Na = 0000 Test Introduce Sample Retract Probe Electrodes? Standard A *? K = 0000 Ca = 0000 External Sample? -> YES Remain in Ext.: Na = 0000...
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11 Calibration Sequence - 9181 (1) (Example Na/K/Li Calibration) CALIBRATION? Asp. Std. A into Calibration in Meas. Process 124 Chamber Clear Sample Standard A **STANDARD A** Path detected? NOT DETECTED Calibrate Obtain Electrode Sample Sensor Voltages Std. A Sample Sensor ***CHECK*** 3 Std.
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11 Calibration Sequence - 9181 (2) Aspir. Std. A into At least 1 slope ***CHECK*** Meas. Chamber in Range? ELECTRODES Standard A **STANDARD A** Slope A-B and A-C NA K LI READY detected? NOT DETECTED ok for all Electrodes? XX, XX NOT CAL'D Aspir.
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12 Power-up - 9181 Power-up AVL9180 A80X1.AA WARM UP All dots lit for 1/2 sec. Date: 1-JAN-95 Cold start? Time/Date Time: 12:00 Power Fail 1-Nov-95 1:12 (Print) *Background check in all menus Pack in place? except "Take out of Operation" Global* and "Service Functions"...
3.4 Service Functions The Service Functions mode provides a menu of service test functions to assist in failure diagnosis and identification. A logic flow chart is provided for reference of the sequences included in the Service Functions mode. TEST ELECTRODES This mode allows for the measurement and display of electrode voltages.
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TEST SnapPak SENSOR (9180 and 9181 only) In this test, the SnapPak Sensor detects whether the ISE SnapPak™ is in place. "I" indicates that the ISE SnapPak™ is in place, "O" indicates that it is either not present or not completely seated. Example Display: SnapPak: I = IN O = OUT...
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TEST PROBE (9181 only) This test verifies the operation of the sample probe motor, position sensor and associated circuitry. The "U" represents the output of the upper position sensor, the "L" represents the output of the lower position sensor. Example Display: U = 0 L = 1 Sample Position?
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TEST PINCH VALVES This test turns on/off each solenoid valve as indicated and is useful to verify both electronic control and mechanical operation of each solenoid valve. TEST INTERFACE The Interface Test can be used to verify correct operation of the RS232C serial port. To operate this test, jumper pin 2 and pin 3 of the rear interface connector prior to invoking the test.
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DEC CED Provides one additional digit of resolution for each measured parameter for blood and serum samples. QC and Standard samples are always displayed with high resolution. Urine samples are always displayed in low resolution. ECO OCE Allows the operator to run the instrument in the economy mode.
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CODE FUNCTION 9120 9130 9140 9180 9181 Enables Ca during autom. blood/serum measurement Clears all Service Codes Additional display resolution Economy Mode Cal voltages on display Last 20 error messages printed Display mg/dL No beep QC values direct ISE measurement SnapPak Counter input Set "Leasing Counter"...
Description of Modules Mechanical Assemblies 4.1.1 Front Door Assembly For the 9120, 30, 40 and 80 analyzers, the front door can be removed by moving the analyzer to the edge of a work surface so the analyzer door, when opened, will extend past the edge of the work surface.
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4.1.3 Electrode Holder Assembly To remove the electrode holder assembly from the analyzer, first unplug the sample intake tubing on the right side of the module, then the sample sensor cable, then remove the reference solution tubing connector and last, take out the waste tube (green tag) at the left side of the electrode holder.
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To remove the solenoid assembly, the rear panel and the SBC Board described in Section 4.1.8 must be removed first. Each solenoid has an electrical connection to the lamp board which must be unplugged prior to removal of the solenoid. At this point, remove the two screws on the front panel to remove the solenoid assembly.
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4.1.9 Lamp Board The rear panel and SBC board must be removed to gain access to the lamp board. Remove one screw and washer which hold the board in place and remove the electrical connectors to remove this board. 4.1.10 Display Board The rear panel and SBC board must be removed to gain access to the display board.
4.2 Fluidic Module 4.2.1 Standard A Standard A is drawn to the electrode module by vacuum provided by the peristaltic pump. When Standard A is to be aspirated into the electrode module, solenoid valve A is opened and solenoid valves B, V and R are closed. Standard A is then drawn from the ISE SnapPak , to the fill port, through the sample needle and is sensed by the sample sensor.
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4.2.5 Main Tube Set The main tube set is supplied as a pre-cut tubing harness with the fluidic inter- connections preassembled. Replacement of the tube set should be performed annually. For removal of the tubing, first remove the ISE SnapPak from the reagent compartment.
4.3 Electronics 4.3.1 ISE SBC Card Power Circuits Power is supplied to this circuit board through connector JP3 from the power supply assembly. Test points are provided to measure supply voltages, and light emitting diodes D1 through D5 are turned on to indicate each supply voltage present on the card.
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Valve Drivers The solenoids are activated by transistors Q9 - Q13. To open the solenoid, a 0.5-second pulse of 22 volts is applied, then the voltage drops down to 12.5 volts to hold the solenoid open. Pump Motor Driver/Cover Sensor The pump driver circuit IC U9 and IC U10 provide the drive and control for the peristaltic pump.
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Microprocessor Microprocessor IC U31, EPROM IC U25 (9180/9181: U40) and MOSTEK Real Time Clock/RAM IC U22 form the components of the central processing system. IC U23 Address Demultiplexer, IC U24 Programmable Array Logic (PAL) and IC U28 provide serial data buses (9180/9181: U23, U24 and U28 not present). IC U34 through IC U38 convert serial data to parallel data and provide printer data, display data, solenoid valve control and peristaltic pump control.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance procedures for the 9120, 30, 40, 80, 81 Analyzers require minimal time by the operator to perform. The procedures outlined below should be performed by the schedule indicated. Detailed instructions for these procedures can be found in the Operator's Manual describing the correct method to perform routine analyzer maintenance.
5.2 Error Messages and Troubleshooting STATUS: NOT CALIBRATED This message is only displayed when a calibration has been interrupted by pressing NO or opening the sample door. Perform a calibration to return to the READY Mode. STANDARD A NOT DETECTED This message is displayed when the sample sensor is unable to properly detect the Standard A solution in a programmed time period.
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STANDARD B NOT DETECTED STANDARD C NOT DETECTED (9180/9181 only) The system for drawing Standard B or C is like that of Standard A. If Standard A is drawn properly and Standard B or C is not detected, check Standard B tubing for crystallization.
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CHECK REFERENCE HOUSING At the beginning of a calibration, pressure is formed in the reference housing while the R valve is closed and the V valve is open. After Standard A is detected in the sample chamber, the back pressure formed in the reference housing causes the Standard A solution to move back toward the sample sensor.
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NO SAMPLE This message is displayed when any of the following conditions occur: During sampling, either a bubble in the sample is detected or thesample size is smaller than the minimum sample required. The sample door is opened and no sample is fed into the analyzer. Sample door is not closed within 20 seconds after sample is detected.
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CONDITIONING FLUID NOT DETECTED When the conditioning cycle has been initiated, the analyzer checks for proper aspiration of the conditioning solution using the sample sensor. If the solution is not detected in the proper time, this error message will be displayed. Possible causes and remedies: •...
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CHECK ELECTRODES This message is displayed when either of the following conditions are present. More than six aspirations of Standard A are required for all electrode channels. The difference between voltage A and B is out of specification for all channels.
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ELECTRODE VOLTAGE RANGES 9120, 30, 40 Electrode Standard A Standard B Allowable Difference A - B (9120/9130) (9140) -600 to +2400 -1600 to +2200 +720 to +2000 +250 to +680 -700 to +1000 -2500 to +500 +520 to +1800 +470 to +1200...
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↑ ↓ On the 9140, 9180 and 9181 models, the calibration report will print an arrow up or down instead of the actual temperature, if the temperature measured is out of range (10.0°C -40.0°C). The temperature sensor is located in the right side electrode holder.
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REPLACE FLUID PACK When the monitored fluid level in the ISE SnapPak reaches 5% remaining, the analyzer will print REPLACE FLUID PACK at the end of each sample report. This message is printed only. Replace the ISE SnapPak following the instructions outlined in the Operator Manual. To maximize the life of the ISE SnapPak , continue running the analyzer until a STANDARD A NOT DETECTED message is displayed.
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• Check for foreign material that may prevent the probe from moving freely. • Contact AVL for technical assistance. ERROR: LOWER NEEDLE SENSOR If probe movement to the lower position is not detected within a certain time period, the above message is displayed.
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SAMPLER JAMMED OR DEFECTIVE The analyzer checks for correct movement of the sample wheel. If the sample wheel does not move at the expected speed, the above error message is displayed. Possible remedies: • Check for obstructions preventing the sample wheel from moving freely. •...
Adjustments The 9120, 30, 40, 80 and 81 Analyzers have been designed to require minimal electronic adjustment. The sample sensor circuit may require adjustment following a change of the sample sensor or during routine troubleshooting. The temperature adjustment is active only for models 9140/9180/9181 and requires the temperature adjustment test plug for correct calibration of the temperature circuit.
Description BP5013 PANEL: ISE BACK COMPLETE (OLD COLOR) BP5083 PANEL: ISE BACK COMPLETE (NEW COLOR) BB5005 PC CARD: ISE SBC COMPLETE 9120/9130 BB5006 PC CARD: ISE SBC COMPLETE 9140 BB5015 PC CARD: ISE SBC COMPLETE 9180 US3059 PROGRAM SET: 9120 ENGLISH...
NEEDLE UNIT ASSEMBLY Item Part Description BP5005 NEEDLE UNIT: COMPLETE MECHANISM RE5011 PLATE: ISE NEEDLE UNIT RIGHT MOUNTING RE5010 PLATE: ISE NEEDLE UNIT LEFT MOUNTING RE5012 HOLDER: ISE NEEDLE UNIT PROBE RE5014 GEAR: ISE NEEDLE UNIT BP5018 LIGHT GATE: ISE NEEDLE UNIT COMPLETE RE5029 PLUNGER: ISE NEEDLE UNIT YB5001...
REAR PANEL ASSEMBLY Item Part Description BP5013 PANEL: ISE BACK COMPLETE (OLD COLOR) BP5083 PANEL: ISE BACK COMPLETE (NEW COLOR) BP5030 COVER: PAINTED ISE REAR (OLD COLOR) BP5081 COVER: PAINTED ISE REAR (NEW COLOR) BN5000 MODULE: SWITCHING ISE POWER SUPPLY BK5000 RECEPTACLE: AC POWER WITH CABLE EU5004...
FRONT DOOR ASSEMBLY Item Part Description BP5008 DOOR: ISE FRONT COMPLETE (OLD COLOR) BP5084 DOOR: ISE FRONT COMPLETE (NEW COLOR) RE5008 WINDOW: ISE FRONT DOOR ZB5002 LABEL: 91XX ISE TUBING DIAGRAM ZB5125 LABEL: 9180 ISE TUBING DIAGRAM...
Interface Specifications 9.1 Interface Information The AVL 9120, 30, 40, 80 and 81 analyzers are equipped with a standard serial interface output. This interface output is intended to be used with standard commercially available computer systems. The data transmitted through the serial interface port employs the ASCII code.
*crcrlf*MAINTENANCE ! *crcrlfcrcrlfex 9.3 Data Link Information (9180/9181 only) The data link with the AVL Compact 2/3 blood gas analyzer allows to combine ISE results with pH/blood gas results on one printout. If Ca activated on the 9180/9181, a pH-corrected Ca value will be calculated and printed on the combined sample report.