Arkray SPOTCHEM EZ Quick Instruction Manual

SPOTCHEM EZ Quick Instruction Guide
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Troubleshooting

Description and Error Message
E02
• The measurement table was open during measurement or
warm up
• The maintenance cover was opened during measurement
E02 Cover Open
or warm-up
OK (ENTER)
• The table cover is not properly closed (foreign material may
be preventing closing)
(T): Trouble with the table Cover.
• The measurement was started without closing the
(M): Trouble with the maintenance Cover. maintenance cover
E05
• A check shows the optical system status has changed since
the last calibration
E05 Optical Error • The white and black plate or Optical window (window plate)
is dirty
(9 6 2) OK (ENTER)
(1~9): Channels with abnormalities
E11
• Reagent strip is not set
• The bar code was not correctly read due to displacement or
bending of the Reagent strip
E11 No Strips
• The Reagent strip is not set in the channel necessary for
( M) OK (ENTER) calibration
(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.
E13
• The bar code was not correctly read due to displacement or
bending
• The wrong reagent strips was set for calibration
E13 Wrong Strips
• Calibration was started for an item before it was completed
( 87 ) OK (ENTER) for another item
(7~9): Single Type (M): Multi type
Channel with a different Reagent strip in either case.
E14
• Reagent strip is already used
• The Reagent strip pad is colored because of an old Reagent
strip of inappropriate preservation
E14 Used Strips
• The Reagent pad is dirty
(9 ) OK (ENTER)
• The bar code was not correctly read due to displacement of
bending of the Reagent strip
(7~9): Single Type (M): Multi type
Channel has used Reagent strip in either case.
E17
• 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
E17 No Sample
(CNTRFG) OK (ENTER)
E32
• Reagent strip has expired.
• Clock is not correctly adjusted
• Clock is not correct because the power was not connected
E32 Invalid Strips
for a long time
( 7 M) OK (ENTER) • When using a Reagent strip from new lot, the corresponding
magnetic card to the lot was not inserted
E38
• The tip waste receptacle is not correctly set
E38 Tip Case Not Set
OK (ENTER)
E40
• 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
E40 Sample Drop
( 7 4 1) OK (ENTER)
(1~9): Channels with abnormalities
T25
• White plate or black plate is dirty
T25 Barcode Sensor
(8 5 3) OK (ENTER)
(1-5, 7-9): Channels with abnormalities
T03
• The pressure does not increase since the rubber plate is
dirty or deformed
• The tube or pipe is clogged
T03 Tube Pressure
• The tube connecting the nozzle with the pump is
OK (ENTER) disconnected
• The tube connecting the pump with the pressure detecting
(1-5, 7-9): Channels with abnormalities
sensor is disconnected
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Conditions and Causes Corrective Action
• Close the table cover correctly (remove obstructions)
• Set the maintenance cover in the correct position
• 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
• Set Reagent strips correctly
• When calibrating, swipe all necessary numbers on card
• Set the Reagent strip correctly
• Return to the main menu because changing the item
mid-calibration is not allowed when doing the calibration
• Use a new Reagent strip
• Set the Reagent strip correctly
• Re-set the sample correctly
• Confirm the amount of the sample
• Be sure to use cuvettes in calibration by calibration kit
• Use a new Reagent strip
• Adjust the clock
• Insert a new magnetic card
• Set the tip waste receptacle correctly
• Check the sample amount and remove fibrin if necessary
• Wipe off the sample adhered around the dropping hole
• Measure with a different tip
• 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)
• 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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Sample Preparation:
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
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;
before proceeding (minimum of 2 minutes)
Plasma/Serum – uses cuvette
• Prepare plasma/serum sample
• Transfer sample into cuvette tube
Testing Procedure:
How to run a sample:
1.
Add whole blood to the fill line on the centrifuge cup or serum / plasma to fill line
on serum cuvette.
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.
3. Press the [6] key to bring up and scroll through the species menu.
4. Press [ENTER] to select the desired species.
• 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.
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
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.
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verify sample is completely heparinized
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fill line
max 500 �L
fill line
min 100 �L
fill line 250 �L
Cuvelte Centrifuge Cup
Centrifuge cup Placement
Centrifuge Cover
Place the Pipette Tip in Holder
Place Test Strip on Reagent Table
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