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Ref: 80 033
Version: B
06/2004
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TEMPO
Reading Station
User's Manual
bioMérieux SA 69280 Marcy l'Etoile / France
tel. 33 (0)4 78 87 20 00 - fax 33 (0)4 78 87 20 90
http://www.biomerieux.com
Printed in France / 673 620 399 RCS Lyon

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  • Page 1 Ref: 80 033 Version: B 06/2004 ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual bioMérieux SA 69280 Marcy l'Etoile / France tel. 33 (0)4 78 87 20 00 - fax 33 (0)4 78 87 20 90 http://www.biomerieux.com Printed in France / 673 620 399 RCS Lyon...
  • Page 3 Japan tel. 33 (0)4 78 87 20 00 Media Square fax 33 (0)4 78 87 20 90 bioMérieux Japon, Ltd. 18-19 Place des Carabiniers http://www.biomerieux.com Seizan Bldg., Bruxelles 1030 12-28 Kita-Ayoama 2-chome Germany tel. (32) 2.743 01 70 Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0061 bioMérieux Deutschland GmbH...
  • Page 4 Norway Spain Turkey bioMérieux Norge AS bioMérieux España s.a. bioMérieux Diagnostik A.S. ∅kernveien 145 Manual Tovar, 36 Yenisahra Mah. 28034 Madrid Caliskan Sok. No. 4 N - 0513 Oslo tel. (34) 91.358 11 42 34746 Kadiköy / Istanbul tel. (47) 23 37 55 50 fax (34) 91.358 06 29 tel.
  • Page 5 R e v i s i o n s The list of revisions below summarizes replacements or additional pages in your User’s Manual. Date of Version Modifications Page (s) modified printing 02/2004 Creation ® 06/2004 TEMPO software development.
  • Page 7 V.A 09/2003 The contents of this Manual are based on Software version R1.0.0. This manual is periodically updated. The updates shall be included in the new releases of the Software. Information supplied in this manual is subject to modifications before the products described become available.
  • Page 8 ® The bioMérieux logo is a registered and protected trademark of bioMérieux ® BioMérieux, TEMPO and BCI Net are registered trademarks or commercial designations belonging to ® bioMérieux Borland Visibroker 5.2 is a registered trademark of and/or a trademark used by Borland.
  • Page 9 V.C 06-2004 S o f t w a r e L i c e n s e A g r e e m e n t User : N° : Software : Release : Computer : Brand name : Printer : Brand name : Disc Player : Brand name :...
  • Page 10 The User represents that it holds all technical and human skills necessary to assess in best conditions that the Software and its related equipment fully fit its needs ; therefore, it shall bear alone all risks, losses and expenses arising, directly or indirectly, from the use of the Software with no right of claim against bioMérieux SA.
  • Page 11 V.C 06-2004 S o f t w a r e L i c e n s e A g r e e m e n t User : N° : Software : Release : Computer : Brand name : Printer : Brand name : Disc Player : Brand name :...
  • Page 12 The User represents that it holds all technical and human skills necessary to assess in best conditions that the Software and its related equipment fully fit its needs ; therefore, it shall bear alone all risks, losses and expenses arising, directly or indirectly, from the use of the Software with no right of claim against bioMérieux SA.
  • Page 13 It is essential to read the package insert before using the tests. ® IMPORTANT! BCI Net is an optional software program independant of TEMPO . It is used to ® connect TEMPO to the laboratory information system.
  • Page 14 IMPORTANT! The user is advised to read and understand all instructions in the manual to be ® able to derive the best performance from the TEMPO system. The configuration that you have purchased is adapted to the legislation and standards of the different countries it will be sent to.
  • Page 15 General Warnings ® WARNING! The TEMPO software programs use the following software and libraries ® which cannot be used other than as part of the TEMPO software: The software distributed by the DOM4J Project (http://dom4j.org/). Redistribution DOM4J software associated documentation ("Software"), with or without modification, are permitted...
  • Page 16 General Warnings Apache Ant 1.5.2 and Apache Xerces 2.4.0 developed by Apache Software Foundation (http://ant.apache.org). Conditions of use are as follows: Copyright ©1999-2000 The Apache Software Foundation. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use of Ant1.5.2 and Xerces 2.4.0 in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright...
  • Page 17 General Warnings InetSoft StyleReport 3: Inetsoft Technology Corporation ("Inetsoft") and its licensors retain all ownership rights to the software programs offered by Inetsoft (referred to herein as "Software") and related documentation. Use of the Software and related documentation is governed by the license agreement accompanying the Software and applicable copyright law.
  • Page 18 General Warnings Sun Microsystems, Inc. Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun Logo Sun, the Sun logo, Sun Microsystems, Sun JRE are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. The software licensed hereby contains modified Sun NetBeans software which is available, together with the Sun Public License pursuant to which such NetBeans software may be used, at: http://www.silverstream.com/workbenchdownload.

  • Page 19: Table Of Contents

    Finding topics and procedures......................1-2 Typographic conventions........................1-3 Graphic symbols........................... 1-4 Warnings .............................. 1-7 Description Functional description / Aim........................2-2 ® Composition of the TEMPO Reading Station..................2-3 Equipment ............................. 2-4 ® TEMPO Reader........................2-4 Hardware instruments ......................2-6 Accessories ........................... 2-7 Incubation/reading rack ......................
  • Page 20 Description of the Welcome Screen on the Reading Station ..............5-7 Alarm field............................5-8 Status of the connection with the laboratory information system ..........5-8 Status of cards during incubation ...................5-9 ® Status of the TEMPO Reader and the last rack read ............5-9 Navigation area..........................5-10 Work field.............................5-11 Status bar ............................5-11 Managing incubations in progress ......................5-13...
  • Page 21 Deleting tests..........................5-34 Printing the list of tests displayed on the “Test Results Management” screen ............................5-35 ® Managing rack readings and viewing the status of the TEMPO Reader ......... 5-36 ® Viewing the status of the TEMPO Reader................5-37 Viewing details of a card which is in the table on the managing rack readings screen...........................
  • Page 22 User rights ............................7-3 Attaching users to user groups ......................7-5 Creating a new user account ........................7-6 Assigning user permissions and rights....................7-9 Disabling a user account........................7-14 Unlocking a user account........................7-15 Changing of a password by a user......................7-16 ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...
  • Page 23 ® Connection between the TEMPO system and the laboratory information system ......8-6 ® Configuration of the connection between the TEMPO system and the laboratory information system ....................... 8-7 Preparation Station software ........................ 8-8 Configuring the Preparation Station software ................8-8 Reading Station software ........................
  • Page 24 Consumables..........................9-19 Tools and laboratory equipment ....................9-19 "Maintenance products" .......................9-19 ® 10 TEMPO Check ® Control method for checking the measurement performance of the TEMPO Reader......10-2 ® Opening the TEMPO Check application ..................10-4 ® Description of the main TEMPO Check screen................10-6 Alarm field and navigation area ....................10-7...
  • Page 25 Reader messages ....................12-11 Confirmation messages......................12-13 ® TEMPO operation messages ....................12-13 ® Appendix 4: Performing administrative tasks without closing the TEMPO session ......12-14 Example: Opening the user management tool ................12-14 13 Glossary 14 Index ICI SIGNET SOMMAIRE_FIN NE PAS L'EFFACER CAR UTILISE POUR RENVOI ®...
  • Page 27 Figure 5-13: Closing the TEMPO Reader door................5-22 ® Figure 5-14: Control buttons and lights on the TEMPO Reader ............5-22 Figure 5-15: Test results management window .................. 5-25 Figure 5-16: Selecting the filter for displaying samples, tests and cards ..........5-26 Figure 5-17: “Filter on tests”...
  • Page 28 Figure 5-25: Test Deletion confirmation dialog box................5-34 Figure 5-26: Example of a test results report ..................5-35 ® Figure 5-27: Managing rack readings and viewing the status of the TEMPO Reader......5-37 Figure 5-28: Selecting a rack ......................5-38 Figure 5-29: Selecting a card ......................5-38 Figure 5-30: “Details on the card reading”...
  • Page 29 Check login window..................10-5 ® Figure 10-3: Main TEMPO Check screen ..................10-6 ® Figure 10-4: Screen for display and management of the results of the TEMPO Reader measurement performance controls ....................10-8 ® Figure 10-5: Display of TEMPO QC card details................10-9 ®...
  • Page 31 Preparation Station User’s Manual". CAUTION! You are advised to read and understand all the instructions in this manual to ® be able to derive the best performance from the TEMPO system. This chapter covers the following topics: Finding topics and procedures..............1-2 ♦...

  • Page 32: How To Use This Manual Finding Topics And Procedures

    The standard symbols used for our instruments, and their meanings, can be found in the list on pages 1-4 to 1-6. ® Warnings The warnings should be read carefully before using the TEMPO system in any way. Chapter contents Each chapter starts with a specific table of contents showing the page where the different sub-chapters begin.

  • Page 33: Typographic Conventions

    This key enables you to change from lower case to upper case characters. <F1>, <F2> … <F12> These are function keys which can be used alone or with other keys for commands. Clic gauche et clic droit ??? ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Graphic Symbols

    The standard symbols used for our systems and their meanings can be found below: Direct current Alternating current Both direct and alternating current Three-phase alternating current Earth (ground) TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR TERMINAL Frame or chassis TERMINAL Equipotentiality ON (power supply) ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...
  • Page 35 (background color: yellow, symbol and outline: black) Caution !: see accompanying documents (background color: yellow, symbol and outline: black) Caution !: high temperature Caution !: potential pinch point Caution !: potential biohazard Consult instructions for use Batch code Catalogue number ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...
  • Page 36 How to use this manual Graphic symbols Temperature limitation Authorised representative Keep dry Manufactured by Date of manufacture In vitro diagnostic medical device Serial number Keep away from magnetic field ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Warnings

    (CAUTION!), − for regulatory reasons (WARNING!) or to allow optimum use of the instruments (IMPORTANT!). ICI SIGNET MESSAGES_AVERTISSEMENT_FINNE PAS L'EFFACER CAR UTILISE POUR RENVOI ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Description

    I n t r o d u c t i o n This chapter covers the following topics: Functional description / Aim............... 2-2 ♦ ® Composition of the TEMPO Reading Station .......... 2-3 ♦ General characteristics ................2-9 ♦ Operating principles................. 2-13 ♦...

  • Page 40: Description Functional Description / Aim

    Functional description / Aim F u n c t i o n a l d e s c r i p t i o n / A i m ® Refer to the TEMPO Preparation Station User’s Manual. ® TEMPO...

  • Page 41: Composition Of The Tempo ® Reading Station

    Description Composition of the TEMPO ® Reading Station ® C o m p o s i t i o n o f t h e T E M P O R e a d i n g S t a t i o n ®...

  • Page 42: Equipment

    Description Composition of the TEMPO ® Reading Station E q u i p m e n t ® T E M P O R e a d e r ® The TEMPO Reader is composed of: − an LCD monitor (1) (for displaying messages), −...
  • Page 43 Description Composition of the TEMPO ® Reading Station ® Figure 2-2: TEMPO Reader ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...

  • Page 44: Hardware Instruments

    − A software program (TEMPO Check ) for checking the TEMPO Reader (see Chapter 10 - TEMPO ® Check ). − Specific applications for backing up and archiving data (see Chapter 6 - Export, backup, archiving and audit trail browsing).

  • Page 45: Accessories

    ® The incubation/reading rack is used as a stand for TEMPO cards during incubation. ® It also serves as a stand to place them in the TEMPO Reader . ® It can hold up to 20 TEMPO cards. Card slot positions...

  • Page 46: Extension Potential

    E x t e n s i o n p o t e n t i a l ® Information on how to use the TEMPO system in multi-station configuration ® and a description of the connection of the TEMPO system to the laboratory information system are available in the Preparation Station User’s Manual. ® TEMPO...

  • Page 47: General Characteristics

    Maximum / minimum altitude: ..........- 100 m to 3000 m M i s c e l l a n e o u s Installation category: ........II (in accordance with IEC 1010.1) Degree of pollution: ........2 (in accordance with IEC 1010.1) ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...

  • Page 48: Equipment

    M o u s e - t y p e p o i n t i n g d e v i c e Optical mouse with two buttons. B a r c o d e r e a d e r Universal 1D-type barcode reader P r i n t e r Color printer ® 2-10 TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Accessories

    I n c u b a t i o n / r e a d i n g r a c k ® The incubation/reading rack includes 20 slots for holding the TEMPO cards. Dimensions when empty: ............13 x 23 x 3.5 cm...

  • Page 50: Performance And Limitations Of Use

    P e r f o r m a n c e ® The TEMPO Reader enables the reading of 500 tests in 2 hours. I n s t a l l a t i o n a l t i t u d e Minimum: ....................

  • Page 51: Operating Principles

    Description Operating principles O p e r a t i n g p r i n c i p l e s ® Refer to the TEMPO Preparation Station User’s Manual. ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual 2-13...
  • Page 53 Storage conditions ..................3-2 ♦ Precautions for handling, installation and use ........... 3-2 ♦ Unpacking....................3-2 ♦ Assembly and installation ................3-2 ♦ Software installation procedure ..............3-3 ♦ Preparing for installation ................3-3 ♦ ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...

  • Page 54: Getting Started Storage Conditions

    ® Note: The storage temperatures and conditions for the TEMPO Reader are indicated in "Environmental considerations” on page 2-9. P r e c a u t i o n s f o r h a n d l i n g , i n s t a l l a t i o n a n d u s e...

  • Page 55: Software Installation Procedure

    S o f t w a r e i n s t a l l a t i o n p r o c e d u r e ® Refer to the TEMPO Preparation Station User’s Manual. P r e p a r i n g f o r i n s t a l l a t i o n ®...

  • Page 57: Starting And Shutting Down The Configuration

    ® Refer to the TEMPO Preparation Station User’s Manual for information on: Control devices. ♦ Verification before starting. ♦ ® Starting and shutting down the TEMPO system. ♦ ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...
  • Page 59 Description of the Welcome Screen on the Reading ♦ Station ....................... 5-7 Managing incubations in progress ............5-13 ♦ ® Reading TEMPO cards ................. 5-18 ♦ Managing test results................5-25 ♦ Managing rack readings and viewing the status of the ♦...

  • Page 60: Using The Tempo

    ® ® When the TEMPO Reading Station computer is powered on, the TEMPO Read software program starts and the loading window is displayed. Once the program has finished loading, the Login Window opens: ® TEMPO...

  • Page 61: Figure 5-1: Login Window On The Reading Station Computer

    "Start / Programs / TEMPO / TEMPO READ" command or by simultaneously pressing the keys <Ctrl>, <Alt> and R. When the Login window is displayed, the cursor is positioned by default in the "User name"...
  • Page 62 Note: The automatic logout configuration option for the current work session can be ® set by an ADMINISTRATOR profile (see Chapter 8 - Configuring the TEMPO software). If an incorrect user name or password is entered, the following window is displayed: •...

  • Page 63: Getting Started

    The validation mode ( automatic , semi-automatic or manual ) is selected by a ® user with an ADMINISTRATOR profile (see Chapter 8 - Configuring the TEMPO software). P r i n t i n g ®...

  • Page 64: Filtering Data

    Using the TEMPO ® system Getting started F i l t e r i n g d a t a ® TEMPO Read can be used to filter data displayed on the screen for management of cards currently being incubated (see page 5-13) and on the test result management screen (see page 5-25).

  • Page 65: Description Of The Welcome Screen On The Reading Station

    A status bar (see Status bar on page 5-11). IMPORTANT! When the Welcome Screen opens, check the alarm field to make sure that there ® are no cards that need to be urgently read, and that the TEMPO Reader functions properly. ®...

  • Page 66: Alarm Field

    Preparation Station is being used in Connected Mode (see the Preparation Station User’s Manual). ® − The laboratory information system is connected (or not) to the TEMPO system: an alarm has been detected by BCI Net . − The laboratory information system is unreachable although the Preparation Station is being used in Connected Mode .

  • Page 67: Status Of Cards During Incubation

    R e a d e r a n d t h e l a s t r a c k r e a d ® Icons are used to indicate the status of the TEMPO Reader and the last racks of cards that were read: −...

  • Page 68: Navigation Area

    ® TEMPO Reader (see Managing rack readings and viewing the status of the TEMPO ® Reader on page 5-36). Note: The alarm status icon may flash (orange triangle and red circle) until you view the cause of the alarms.

  • Page 69: Work Field

    Using the TEMPO ® system Description of the Welcome Screen on the Reading Station W o r k f i e l d The content of the work field varies according to the information displayed. This field generally consists of a table containing various items of information.

  • Page 70: Figure 5-5: Logout Window

    The "Logout" button is used to logout the current user and display the session login window for a new user (see Figure 5-1: Login window on the Reading Station computer on page 5-3). ® The "Quit" button is used to shut down the TEMPO application in progress. ® 5-12 TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...

  • Page 71: Managing Incubations In Progress

    Using the TEMPO ® system Managing incubations in progress M a n a g i n g i n c u b a t i o n s i n p r o g r e s s Management of cards in the process of incubation is performed by clicking on icon in the alarm field or by pressing the <...

  • Page 72: Setting Configuration Options For The Filter On Incubated Cards

    Using the TEMPO ® system Managing incubations in progress S e t t i n g c o n f i g u r a t i o n o p t i o n s f o r t h e f i l t e r o n i n c u b a t e d c a r d s The filter on incubated cards facilitates reading of the list of cards being incubated (table).

  • Page 73: Viewing Incubated Card Details

    Using the TEMPO ® system Managing incubations in progress V i ew i n g i n c u b a t e d c a r d d e t a i l s To display the window for viewing incubated card details: •...

  • Page 74: Searching For A Card

    Using the TEMPO ® system Managing incubations in progress S e a r c h i n g f o r a c a r d To select a card or search for it in the list of cards: •...

  • Page 75: Printing The List Of Cards Being Incubated

    Using the TEMPO ® system Managing incubations in progress P r i n t i n g t h e l i s t o f c a r d s b e i n g i n c u b a t e d...

  • Page 76: Reading Tempo ® Cards

    SA is in no case liable for any incorrect results arising from failure to respect these recommendations. ® CAUTION! Never remove a reading rack from the TEMPO Reader if the reading cycle has been interrupted by a power failure (See chapter 11-Troubleshooting - Instrument errors: power fail message on page 11-3).

  • Page 77: Figure 5-10: Opening The Tempo

    (see Managing incubations in progress on page 5-13). Note: To view the cards as they are read, you can display the “Managing rack readings and viewing the status of the TEMPO ® Reader on page 5-36. • Remove the incubation/reading rack from the incubator.

  • Page 78: Figure 5-11: Inserting The Rack In The Tempo

    ® − Insert the rack in the TEMPO Reader . Insert this way − Push the rack inside until it touches the stop. ® Figure 5-11: Inserting the rack in the TEMPO Reader ® 5-20 TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...

  • Page 79: Figure 5-12: Position Of The Rack Inside The Reader

    IMPORTANT! Before performing a reading with the TEMPO Reader, you must check that the rack is correctly positioned against the stop in the reader. ® An improperly positioned rack may cause the TEMPO Reader to function incorrectly. ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...

  • Page 80: Figure 5-13: Closing The Tempo ® Reader Door

    − The red light comes on. − The reading cycle starts. START STOP ® Figure 5-14: Control buttons and lights on the TEMPO Reader Note: A reading cycle can be interrupted by pressing "STOP". ® 5-22 TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...
  • Page 81 • Check card readings Reading Station computer (see Managing rack readings and viewing the status of the TEMPO ® Reader on page 5-36). If necessary: • Repeat card readings (see Preparing a rack for reading on page 5-43). ® •...

  • Page 82: Description Of The Tempo ® Reader Lights And Sound Signals

    Using the TEMPO ® system Reading TEMPO ® cards ® D e s c r i p t i o n o f t h e T E M P O R e a d e r l i g h t s a n d s o u n d s i g n a l s...

  • Page 83: Managing Test Results

    Using the TEMPO ® system Managing test results M a n a g i n g t e s t r e s u l t s The test results management screen is accessed by clicking on icon in the control area or by pressing the <...

  • Page 84: Setting Configuration Options For The Filter On Samples, Tests, And Cards

    Using the TEMPO ® system Managing test results S e t t i n g c o n f i g u r a t i o n o p t i o n s f o r t h e f i l t e r o n s a mp l e s , t e s t s , a n d c a r d s...

  • Page 85: Filter On Tests

    Using the TEMPO ® system Managing test results F i l t e r o n t e s t s To display the samples, tests and cards filter configuration options window: • Click on icon (Filter). The window for setting configuration options for the filter opens.

  • Page 86: Filter On Samples

    Using the TEMPO ® system Managing test results F i l t e r o n s a m p l e s To display the samples, tests and cards filter configuration options window: • Click on icon (Filter). The window for setting configuration options for the filter opens.

  • Page 87: Filter On Cards

    Using the TEMPO ® system Managing test results F i l t e r o n c a r d s To display the samples, tests and cards filter configuration options window: • Click on icon (Filter). The window for setting configuration options for the filter opens.

  • Page 88: Figure 5-20: Select A Test

    Using the TEMPO ® system Managing test results V i ew i n g t e s t d e t a i l s a n d a d d i n g c o m m e n t s WARNING! In the “view test details”...

  • Page 89: Figure 5-22: Adding Comments For A Test

    Reader check using TEMPO Check was not performed or if it gave an incorrect result (see Control of the measurement performance of the TEMPO ® Reader on page 10-8). To add comments for a test: • Click in the " Comment " text box in the “Final result“ field.

  • Page 90: Selecting A Test Result

    Using the TEMPO ® system Managing test results S e l e c t i n g a t e s t r e s u l t When a test has several different results, you have to select the result to be validated (1) .

  • Page 91: Validating Test Results Manually

    Using the TEMPO ® system Managing test results V a l i d a t i n g t e s t r e s u l t s m a n u a l l y This function is used to validate a test result and send it to the laboratory information system.

  • Page 92: Deleting Tests

    Using the TEMPO ® system Managing test results D e l e t i n g t e s t s This function is used to delete tests and their associated card(s). A test can only be deleted if it has not been validated, or if it has not been requested by the laboratory information system.

  • Page 93: Printing The List Of Tests Displayed On The "Test Results Management" Screen

    Using the TEMPO ® system Managing test results P r i n t i n g t h e l i s t o f t e s t s d i s p l a y e d o n t h e “ T e s t R e s u l t s M a n a g e m e n t ” s c r e e n...

  • Page 94: Managing Rack Readings And Viewing The Status Of The Tempo ® Reader

    Using the TEMPO ® system Managing rack readings and viewing the status of the TEMPO ® Reader M a n a g i n g r a c k r e a d i n g s a n d v i e w i n g t h e s t a t u s o f t h e ®...

  • Page 95: Figure 5-27: Managing Rack Readings And Viewing The Status Of The Tempo

    Using the TEMPO ® system Managing rack readings and viewing the status of the TEMPO ® Reader Figure 5-27: Managing rack readings and viewing the status of the ® TEMPO Reader Note: After backup, only the last 25 racks read and not validated remain in the table.

  • Page 96: Figure 5-28: Selecting A Rack

    Using the TEMPO ® system Managing rack readings and viewing the status of the TEMPO ® Reader V i ew i n g d e t a i l s o f a c a r d w h i c h i s i n t h e t a b l e o n t h e m a n a g i n g r a c k r e a d i n g s...

  • Page 97: Figure 5-30: "Details On The Card Reading" Window

    Using the TEMPO ® system Managing rack readings and viewing the status of the TEMPO ® Reader • Click on icon or double-click on the selected row. The “Details on the card reading” window opens. Figure 5-30: “Details on the card reading” window •...

  • Page 98: Printing A Rack Reading Report (List Of Cards)

    Using the TEMPO ® system Managing rack readings and viewing the status of the TEMPO ® Reader P r i n t i n g a r a c k r e a d i n g r e p o r t ( l i s t o f c a r d s )

  • Page 99: Figure 5-32: Example Of A Rack Reading Report

    Using the TEMPO ® system Managing rack readings and viewing the status of the TEMPO ® Reader Figure 5-32: Example of a rack reading report ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual 5-41...

  • Page 100: Validating Racks

    Using the TEMPO ® system Managing rack readings and viewing the status of the TEMPO ® Reader V a l i d a t i n g r a c k s This operation enables you to indicate that any problems encountered during rack reading have been dealt with.

  • Page 101: Preparing A Rack For Reading

    Note: Preparing a rack from an existing one means you can reread cards in the last ® rack read which is still in the TEMPO Reader. To prepare a rack using an existing one: •...

  • Page 102: Figure 5-35: Rack Reading Preparation Screen

    Using the TEMPO ® system Preparing a rack for reading The rack reading preparation screen displays the set of cards that are included in the duplicated rack. Figure 5-35: Rack reading preparation screen • Select (or deselect) the cards to be read by clicking on the corresponding check boxes.
  • Page 103 Using the TEMPO ® system Preparing a rack for reading To read a rack that has been prepared using an existing rack, you need to validate its preparation by clicking on icon (see Validation and modification of a prepared rack on page 5-50).

  • Page 104: Preparing A Rack Using An Empty Rack

    Using the TEMPO ® system Preparing a rack for reading P r e p a r i n g a r a c k u s i n g a n e mp t y r a c k Preparation of a rack using an empty one consists of preparing the rack on the computer and physically with the cards to be reread.

  • Page 105: Figure 5-38: Selecting Slot Positions Of Cards To Be Read

    Using the TEMPO ® system Preparing a rack for reading To prepare a rack using an empty one: • Select (or deselect) the slot positions of the cards to be read by clicking on the corresponding check boxes. Figure 5-38: Selecting slot positions of cards to be read...

  • Page 106: Figure 5-40: Inserting Cards In The Reading Rack

    Using the TEMPO ® system Preparing a rack for reading • Insert the cards in the rack in the slot positions selected on the computer. Figure 5-40: Inserting cards in the reading rack IMPORTANT ! When preparing a rack, you must insert the cards in the rack in exactly the same position as is indicated on the computer.

  • Page 107: Printing A Rack Preparation Report (Information Entered At The Time Of Preparation)

    Using the TEMPO ® system Preparing a rack for reading P r i n t i n g a r a c k p r e p a r a t i o n r e p o r t ( i n f o r m a t i o n e n t e r e d a t t h e t i m e o f p r e p a r a t i o n )

  • Page 108: Validation And Modification Of A Prepared Rack

    Using the TEMPO ® system Preparing a rack for reading V a l i d a t i o n a n d mo d i f i c a t i o n o f a p r e p a r e d r a c k Before being able to read a rack that has been prepared, you must validate it.

  • Page 109: Modifying A Validated Rack

    When the prepared rack is read, it is deleted from the rack reading preparation screen. ® Note: If a rack has been modified while still in the TEMPO Reader, it is not necessary to remove it before starting the reading. ®...
  • Page 111 TEMPO software programs will affect the database. ® In this way, once the software programs have been updated, the TEMPO database can be imported with the guarantee that the data it contains are complete and unmodified.

  • Page 112: Export, Backup, Archiving And Audit Trail Browsing Presentation

    This chapter presents the functions and applications of the TEMPO system which enable: ® − Export of data from the database in a TED file (TEMPO E xport D ata) using: ® TEMPO Read : Export of tests displayed on the screen (see Exporting test data on page 6-4).

  • Page 113: Figure 6-1: Principle Of Export, Backup And Archiving Of The Tempo

    Copying of data Copie de données Déplacement de données Transfer of data ® Figure 6-1: Principle of export, backup and archiving of the TEMPO system data IMPORTANT! After archiving and copying to removable storage media, use the Windows browser to check that the data are present.

  • Page 114: Exporting Test Data

    ® ® TED format (TEMPO E xport D ata) which can only be used by the TEMPO system. Files in CSV format keep the main test data and enable you, for example, to put forward arguments for reports or reviews.

  • Page 115: Figure 6-3: Selecting The Export Format

    • Name the file. • Click on to save the file. ® Note: With TEMPO Read, this function can only be used to export data displayed on the screen. ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...

  • Page 116: Backup

    By default, automatic backup is performed every day at 1 a.m. To modify parameter settings for automatic backup, on the Windows desktop: • Use the Menu "Start / Settings / Control panel / Scheduled tasks / TEMPO Backup". ® TEMPO...

  • Page 117: Figure 6-4: Automatic Backup Parameter Settings Window

    Export, backup, archiving and audit trail browsing Backup The automatic backup parameter settings window is displayed. Figure 6-4: Automatic backup parameter settings window • Select the tab "Schedule" and modify the settings for automatic backup. ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...
  • Page 118 Export, backup, archiving and audit trail browsing Backup Parameter settings can be modified to perform automatic backup at the following frequencies: − daily, − weekly, ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...
  • Page 119 Export, backup, archiving and audit trail browsing Backup − monthly. ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...

  • Page 120: Manual Backup

    Only a user with an ADMINISTRATOR profile can perform manual backup. To perform manual backup: • Select "Start / Programs / TEMPO / Server / Backup Database ". A window is displayed to indicate that the backup is in progress. When the backup is finished, the window closes.

  • Page 121: Archiving

    This function is used to store database backups on an external storage medium: the backup is moved to a removable, rewritable storage medium. To archive database backups: • Select "Start / Programs / TEMPO / Server / Backups archiving / Archive database backups ". A dialog box opens: •...

  • Page 122: Archiving Audit Trail Files

    This function is used to store audit trail files on an external storage medium: the backup is moved to a removable, rewritable storage medium. To archive the audit trail files: • Select "Start / Programs / TEMPO / Server / Backups archiving / Archive audit trail files ". A dialog box opens: •...

  • Page 123: Copying

    This function is used to store the database backup on an external storage medium: the backup is copied to a removable, rewritable storage medium. To copy the database backups: • Select "Start / Programs / TEMPO / Server / Backups archiving / Copy database backups ". A dialog box opens: •...

  • Page 124: Copying Audit Trail Files

    This function is used to store audit trail file backups on an external storage medium: the backup is copied to a removable, rewritable storage medium. To copy audit trail files: • Select "Start / Programs / TEMPO / Server / Backups archiving / Copy audit trail files ". A dialog box opens: •...

  • Page 125: Deleting

    The delete database backups function is used to delete database backups from the computer. To delete the database backups: • Select "Start / Programs / TEMPO / Server / Backups archiving / Delete database backups ". A dialog box opens: •...

  • Page 126: Deleting Audit Trail Files

    This function is used to delete audit trail files from the computer. To delete audit trail files: • Select "Start / Programs / TEMPO / Server / Backups archiving / Delete audit trail files " A dialog box opens: •...

  • Page 127: Browsing Audit Trail Files Using The "Audit Browser" Application

    I n t r o d u c t i o n ®. The "Audit Browser" application is separate from TEMPO It is used to view the audit trail files present on the server (computer) or archived on removable media (CD and DVD).

  • Page 128: Opening The "Audit Browser" Application

    O p e n i n g t h e " Au d i t B r ow s e r " a p p l i c a t i o n In the Menu "Start / Programs / TEMPO / Server / Browse Audit Trail": •...

  • Page 129: Figure 6-6: Example Of The Main "Audit Browser" Application Screen With Displayed Operations

    Export, backup, archiving and audit trail browsing Browsing audit trail files using the "Audit Browser" application Figure 6-6: Example of the main "Audit Browser" application screen with displayed operations ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual 6-19...

  • Page 130: Figure 6-7: Audit Trail File Selection Window

    O p e n i n g a u d i t t r a i l f i l e s ( d i s p l a y ) To display the audit trail file selection window, from the "File" menu: • Select "Edit file list…". The audit trail file selection window is displayed: Figure 6-7: Audit trail file selection window ® 6-20 TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...
  • Page 131 Close the window for selecting audit trail files without opening any files: Note: To remove a file from the list (5), select it and use the button . button is used to delete all the files from the list (5). ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual 6-21...
  • Page 132 Click on button (6) to remove all the files. To open the audit trail file which is on the server: • Select the "Include database" (7) check box. • Click on button (8) ® 6-22 TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...

  • Page 133: Figure 6-8: Main "Audit Browser" Screen With Displayed Operations

    D e s c r i p t i o n o f d i s p l a y e d d a t a After audit trail files have been opened, the main "Audit Browser" application ® screen displays the various operations performed on the TEMPO (1) . Note: If filter parameters were set before the audit trail files were opened, the displayed data will be filtered.
  • Page 134 When a "CREATION" operation is selected, its attributes are displayed in field (2) . When a "MODIFICATION" operation is selected, its attributes are displayed in field (2) and field (3) . Note: In field (2) modified data appear in red. ® 6-24 TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...
  • Page 135 Export, backup, archiving and audit trail browsing Browsing audit trail files using the "Audit Browser" application When a "DELETION" operation is selected, its attributes are displayed in field (3) . ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual 6-25...

  • Page 136: Operation Types And Attributes

    O p e r a t i o n t y p e s a n d a t t r i b u t e s ® The following table shows the types of operations performed on the TEMPO and their attributes.
  • Page 137 (i.e. read before the minimum date for normal reading). operator Name of the user who was logged into ® TEMPO Read when the rack was read. test.auditId Database identifier of the test performed. vialBarCode Barcode of the vial associated with the card.
  • Page 138 Export, backup, archiving and audit trail browsing Browsing audit trail files using the "Audit Browser" application Type Attribute rawResult Card reading results generated by the ® TEMPO Reader . readerSerialNumber Serial number of the ® TEMPO Reader . readerVersion Version of the ®...
  • Page 139 − “error”. QiCheckupConfiguration Configuration id.id Configuration identifier. parameters used for ® passCount Number of times the the TEMPO Reader rack must be read. check. rackPosition.<N>.auditId Database identifier of the configuration to be applied for card position version Version of the ®...
  • Page 140 − 1 for “greater than”. − 2 for “lower than”. − 3 for “equal to”. value Concentration computed in CFU/g. QiExtractionConfiguration Configuration backgroundThreshold Background threshold. parameters used by ® garbageRatio Ratio of incorrect data. the TEMPO Reader ® 6-30 TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...
  • Page 141 Status of card reading: − “OK”. − “WARNING”. − “ERROR”. sampleName Sample reference. QiRackReading Information on a rack creationDate Date and time the ® reading. TEMPO Reader "START" button was pressed. Rack reading identifier. ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual 6-31...
  • Page 142 QiReader Information on the calibrationDate Date of the last ® TEMPO calibration performed on Reader ® connected to the the TEMPO Reader . Reading Station connectionDate Date of the last computer. connection of the ® TEMPO Reader to the Reading Station computer.
  • Page 143 Version of the ® TEMPO Reader . ® QiReaderCheckup annotations List of annotations for TEMPO Reader ® check results the TEMPO Reader check. comment Comments for the ® TEMPO Reader check. completed Indicates whether the ® TEMPO Reader check has been completed.
  • Page 144 Browsing audit trail files using the "Audit Browser" application Type Attribute operator Name of the user who was logged into ® TEMPO Check when ® the TEMPO Reader check was started. readerCalibrationDate Date and time of the last ® Reader TEMPO calibration. readerLampReplacement...
  • Page 145 − M for medium wells. − L for large wells. QiSystemParameterSet Configuration configurationLoginTimeout Time of inactivity (in parameters relative to minutes) on the ® ® the TEMPO system. TEMPO Admin software before automatic logout occurs. System parameter set identifier. ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...
  • Page 146 Browsing audit trail files using the "Audit Browser" application Type Attribute limsConnectionMode LIMS mode: − "CONNECTED" − "DISCONNECTED". preparationLoginTimeout Time of inactivity (in minutes) on the ® TEMPO Prep software before automatic logout occurs. ReadingLoginTimeout Time of inactivity (in minutes) on the ® TEMPO Read software before automatic logout occurs.
  • Page 147 "true" if the test was validated. QiTestParameterSet Configuration algorithmVersion.auditId Database identifier of parameters relative to the algorithm used to ® process card reading the TEMPO kit. results. boxSize Number of vials in a ® TEMPO kit. cardGeometry.auditId Database identifier of the card geometry used to read the cards.
  • Page 148 Maximum duration of Reading incubation before the status changes to "ERROR”. maximumDurationFor Maximum duration of NormalReading incubation before the status changes to "WARNING". ® 6-38 TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...
  • Page 149 Minimum probability for MPN calculation to lead to a validatable result. nominalIncubationDuration Nominal incubation ® duration for TEMPO tests. ® possibleBoxSizes Possible TEMPO box sizes. reference Test reference. testType Test type.
  • Page 150 MPN probability. status Result status: − “ok”. − “warning”. − "error”. test.auditId Database identifier of ® the TEMPO test used. QiWellGroup Configuration Well group identifier. parameters relative to maximumUnexploitable Maximum number of the well groups on a ® Wells...

  • Page 151: Filtering Displayed Data

    To filter displayed data, from the "File" menu: • Select "Edit filter…". The Edit Filter window is displayed: Figure 6-9: Edit Filter window Note: For filter editing to be activated, you must enable the corresponding check box. ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual 6-41...

  • Page 152: Edit Filter: Dates

    IMPORTANT! When entering the date and time you must respect the following format: Year (yyyy)-Month(MM)-Day(dd) Hour(HH):Minute(mm):Second(ss). • Click on to validate the filter parameters or on another tab to continue editing. ® 6-42 TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...
  • Page 153 For filtering to be activated, you must select check box (3) "Filter on users". To tranfer users from one field to another: • Select the user(s). • Click on button • Click on to validate the filter parameters or on another tab to continue editing. ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual 6-43...
  • Page 154 Select the "Operations" tab in the "Edit Filter" window. Filtering using the "Operations" tab is identical to filtering using the "Users" tab (see Edit Filter: Users on page 6-43). ® Note: The main operations performed on the TEMPO system are: − Creation of operations: CREATION. −...

  • Page 155: Edit Filter: Users

    Enter the other types of operations in the same manner. • Click on to validate the filter parameters or on another tab to continue editing. Note: The different types of operations are presented in Operation types and attributes on page 6-26. ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual 6-45...

  • Page 156: Edit Filter: Ids

    Enter the other IDs in the same manner. • Click on to validate the filter parameters or on another tab to continue editing. Note: button is used to delete selected IDs from the list. ® 6-46 TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...

  • Page 157: Exporting Displayed Data

    • Select the export format (3) : HTML ou XML. • Click on to export. Note: The export file in HTML format can be opened using an Internet Bowser such as Internet Explorer. ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual 6-47...

  • Page 158: Printing Displayed Data

    • Select "Print". A dialog box indicates that printing is in progress. To cancel printing: • Click on When preparation is completed, an HTML page is displayed with the data to be printed. ® 6-48 TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...

  • Page 159: Figure 6-11: Internet Explorer: Window Displaying Data To Be Printed

    When the HTML page is displayed, a printing selection and configuration dialog box appears. • Select and configure the printer if necessary. • Start or cancel printing. • Close the HTML page ( ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual 6-49...

  • Page 160: Shutting Down The "Audit Browser" Application

    S h u t t i n g d o w n t h e " Au d i t B r ow s e r " a p p l i c a t i o n To shut down the "Audit Browser" application, from the menu "File": • Select "Exit". The"Audit Browser" application shuts down. ® 6-50 TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...
  • Page 161 This chapter describes the operations to be performed by a user with an ADMINISTRATOR profile to: ® • Create a new user account and assign user rights for the different TEMPO software programs. • Unlock a user account after several unsuccessful attempts to enter the password.

  • Page 162: User Management User Groups

    ADMINISTRATOR profile is mainly in charge of managing user accounts. He should also help users solve password problems and perform maintenance operations (archiving, copying, etc.). ® Six main user groups are used with the TEMPO system: − Administrators : management of users and backup operations.

  • Page 163: User Rights

    User management User rights U s e r r i g h t s ® Two user profiles are authorized to perform operations on the TEMPO system: − The USER profile can mainly perform routine operations. − ADMINISTRATOR profile mainly...

  • Page 164: Figure 2-2: Tempo ® Reader

    Use the TEMPO Check software and ® TEMPO QC kit (vials and) to check the measurement performance of the ® Reader . TEMPO ® Shut down the TEMPO ® ® TEMPO Filler , TEMPO Reader hardware instruments. ® Update TEMPO software.

  • Page 165: Attaching Users To User Groups

    Users with an ADMINISTRATOR profile are attached to the following groups: − Administrators. − TEMPO_USER. − TEMPO_ADMIN. − BCI_ROUTINE. − BCI_ADMIN. WARNING! Users with an ADMINISTRATOR profile must not be attached to the “Users” group. ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...

  • Page 166: Creating A New User Account

    Only a user with an ADMINISTRATOR profile can create a user account. Note: To perform administrative tasks without disconnecting a user, see Appendix 4: Performing administrative tasks without closing the TEMPO ® session on page 12-14. To access the User Management function: •...
  • Page 167 Creating a new user account To display the dialog box for creating a new user account: • Right-click on "Users" to display the context menu. • Click on "New User…". The "New User" dialog box is displayed. ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...
  • Page 168 The password never expires (not in accordance with 21CFR11 regulations). − The account is disabled. • Click "Create" create user account. The information entered and the options selected disappear from the screen. • Click "Close" to close the window. ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...

  • Page 169: Assigning User Permissions And Rights

    User permissions and rights are assigned by attaching the user to one or more user groups. • Click on "Users" (1) and double-click on the desired user (2) . The user’s Properties dialog box is displayed. ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...

  • Page 170: Assigning User Permissions And Rights

    When a new user account is created, it is automatically a member of the "Users" group. • Click on "Add" (2) . The "Select Groups" window is displayed. • Click on "Advanced…" (1) . ® 7-10 TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...
  • Page 171 User management Assigning user permissions and rights A second "Select Groups" window is displayed. • Click on "Find Now" (1) . The list of user groups is displayed at the bottom of the window. ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual 7-11...
  • Page 172 7-5). Note: Select the user group(s) by clicking on their name(s). To select several groups: • Hold down the <Ctrl> key and click on the names you want. • Click "OK" to confirm. ® 7-12 TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...
  • Page 173 • Click "OK" to confirm. Note: To delete one of the user’s memberships, in the Properties window (Member Of tab): • Select the group, • Click on the "Remove" button. ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual 7-13...

  • Page 174: Disabling A User Account

    D i s a b l i n g a u s e r a c c o u n t ® Note: When a user no longer uses the TEMPO system, the user account should be disabled. To disable a user account, in the Local Users and Groups window: •...

  • Page 175: Unlocking A User Account

    Click on "Users" (1) and double-click on the desired user (2) . The user’s Properties dialog box is displayed. • Deselect the "Account is locked out" check box. • Click "OK" to confirm. ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual 7-15...

  • Page 176: Changing Of A Password By A User

    The password must include at least 8 characters. • Click "OK" to confirm the change of password. The Windows Security dialog box is displayed again. • ® Click "Cancel" to return to the TEMPO applications. ® 7-16 TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...
  • Page 177 Reading Station computer, but it is preferable to use the Reading Station computer. IMPORTANT! After the TEMPO software configuration options have been defined, if a work session has been opened by a user with an ADMINISTRATOR profile it must be shut down.

  • Page 178: Configuring The Tempo ® Software Opening Tempo ® Admin

    Admin application from the Windows desktop: • Double-click on icon on the Windows desktop. • Use the Menu "Start / Programs / TEMPO / TEMPO Admin". • Simultaneously press the keys <Ctrl> , <Alt> and A . ® The TEMPO Admin start window is displayed.

  • Page 179: Figure 8-2: Tempo ® Admin Login Window

    ® Admin : To open TEMPO ® • Enter the User name and password, identical to opening a TEMPO Read session (see Opening a work session on the Reading Station computer on page 5-2). • Click on the " Login " button.

  • Page 180: Tempo ® Admin Welcome Screen

    An alarm field. ® ® Note: The TEMPO Admin alarm field is identical to that of TEMPO Read. It only ® indicates the status of the connection between the TEMPO system and the laboratory information system (see Alarm field on page 5-8).

  • Page 181: Navigation Area

    − Viewing and setting configuration options for the TEMPO Read software (see page 8-10). ® − Importing data into or exporting it from the TEMPO database (see page 8-14). ® − Viewing information on the TEMPO Reader instruments connected (see page 8-12).

  • Page 182: Connection Between The Tempo ® System And The Laboratory Information System

    Apart from the alarm field, the navigation area and the status bar which are found on all the screens, this screen includes: ® A field for viewing the status of the connection between the TEMPO system and the laboratory information system. A control area.

  • Page 183: Configuration Of The Connection Between The Tempo

    ® To display the dialog box for configuring the connection between the TEMPO system and the laboratory information system: •...

  • Page 184: Preparation Station Software

    Configuring the TEMPO ® software Preparation Station software P r e p a r a t i o n S t a t i o n s o f t w a r e The screen for viewing and setting configuration options for the Preparation Station software is accessed by clicking on icon in the navigation area.

  • Page 185: Figure 8-7: Preparation Station Software Configuration Dialog Box

    Configuring the TEMPO ® software Preparation Station software Figure 8-7: Preparation Station software configuration dialog box The following configuration options can be modified in the Preparation Software Configuration dialog box: Time before automatic logout of the current work session open on the ®...

  • Page 186: Reading Station Software

    Configuring the TEMPO ® software Reading Station software R e a d i n g S t a t i o n s o f t w a r e The screen for viewing and setting configuration options for the Reading Station software is accessed by clicking on icon in the navigation area.

  • Page 187: Figure 8-9: Reading Station Software Configuration Dialog Box

    Configuring the TEMPO ® software Reading Station software Figure 8-9: Reading Station software configuration dialog box The following configuration options can be modified in the Reading Software Configuration dialog box: Time before automatic logout of the current work session open on the ®...

  • Page 188: Details On The Tempo ® Reader

    Apart from the alarm field, the navigation area and the status bar which are found on all the screens, this screen includes: ® A field for displaying brief information on the TEMPO Reader instruments ® in the TEMPO configuration (serial number, instrument firmware version and station name).

  • Page 189: Displaying Tempo

    D i s p l a y i n g T E M P O R e a d e r d e t a i l s ® To open the window for displaying details on a TEMPO Reader : ®...

  • Page 190: Importing And Exporting Data

    I m p o r t i n g a n d e x p o r t i n g d a t a ® This function is used to export and import data in TED format on the TEMPO system.

  • Page 191: Figure 8-13: Import Data Dialog Box

    Configuring the TEMPO ® software Importing and exporting data To import data: • Click on icon ( Import ). A dialog box is displayed. This box should be used to select the data source folder and the data file to import.

  • Page 192: Figure 8-14: Export Data Dialog Box

    Configuring the TEMPO ® software Importing and exporting data To export data: • Click on icon ( Export ). A dialog box is displayed. This box should be used to select the data destination folder and to indicate the name of the exported data file.
  • Page 193 Adjustment and performance verification..........9-16 ♦ ® Maintenance operations performed by bioMérieux ........ 9-17 ♦ Decontamination and disinfection ............9-18 ♦ Removal and disposal of materials ............9-18 ♦ Spare parts, consumables, tools and "maintenance ♦ products"....................9-19 ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...

  • Page 194: Maintenance Safety Controls

    After opening, if it is imperative to switch the instruments on, any adjustment, servicing or repair should be performed by a qualified technician who is aware of the possible risks. ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...

  • Page 195: Systematic Preventive Maintenance

    Prior to any maintenance operations, the instruments and equipment must be disconnected from the power supply. After disconnection, wait 1 minute before starting the maintenance operations. Protective gloves must be worn when performing cleaning and decontamination operations. ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...

  • Page 196: Monthly Maintenance

    ® T E M P O R e a d e r ® • Clean the external surfaces of the TEMPO Reader using a disinfectant solution (70° alcohol or a chlorinated solution diluted to 3° chlorometry ). ® • Wipe the external surfaces of the TEMPO Reader using moistened lint free paper (to remove any residue of chlorinated solution).
  • Page 197 I n c u b a t i o n / r e a d i n g r a c k See Chapter 8 in the Preparation Station User’s Manual ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...

  • Page 198: Checking The Measurement Performance Of The Tempo

    Not applicable equipment Maintenance products Not applicable ® The control method for checking the measurement performance of the TEMPO ® ® Reader using the TEMPO Check software and the TEMPO QC control kits is described in Chapter 10 - TEMPO ® Check .

  • Page 199: Conditional Maintenance

    After disconnection, wait for 1 minute before performing maintenance operations. ® When removing a card which is jammed in the TEMPO Reader, it is obligatory to wear gloves to protect against biological hazards. To open the access cover (captive screw), use the screwdriver provided ®...

  • Page 200: Unlocking The Tempo ® Reader Door Manually

    • Put the TEMPO Reader ON/OFF switch (1 / 0) in the OFF position. ® • Disconnect the power supply cable from the TEMPO Reader . ® The TEMPO Reader door locking mechanism unlocks and the door can be opened manually.

  • Page 201: Replacing Fuses

    • Put the TEMPO Reader ON/OFF switch (1 / 0) in the OFF position. • ® Disconnect the power supply cable from the TEMPO Reader . • Open the fuse holder and remove it. • Replace the faulty fuses with new ones of the same rating.
  • Page 202 Reader ON/OFF switch (1 / 0) in the ON position. ® • Turn the TEMPO Reader on and check that the self-test is performed correctly (See Description of the TEMPO ® Reader lights and sound signals on page 5-24). ® 9-10 TEMPO...

  • Page 203: Configuring The Reading Station Barcode Reader

    Scan the following configuration barcodes in the order in which they appear. IMPORTANT! A beep is emitted when a barcode is scanned. Carefully scan the following barcodes from top to bottom. In the case of an error, rescan all the configuration barcodes. ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual 9-11...
  • Page 204 Maintenance Conditional maintenance Factory Default Code 01 Code 02 Code 03 Manual/Serial Trigger ® 9-12 TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...
  • Page 205 The following barcodes are used to configure the barcode reader to match the keyboard used: − AZERTY keyboard. French Keyboard − QWERTY keyboard. USA Keyboard ® By default, TEMPO is supplied with a QWERTY keyboard. ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual 9-13...

  • Page 206: Removing A Jammed Card From The Tempo

    Use the screwdriver to unscrew the captive screw (1) holding the door in place. • Release the lock (2) and open the door. ® • Remove the card that is jammed or has fallen into the TEMPO Reader . • Close the door. •...

  • Page 207: Maintenance Log

    Clean and decontaminate the media stand. Clean and decontaminate the filling and incubation racks. Check the measurement ® performance of the TEMPO ® Reader using the TEMPO Check software and the ® TEMPO QC control kits. CONDITIONAL MAINTENANCE ®...

  • Page 208: Adjustment And Performance Verification

    A d j u s t m e n t a n d p e r f o r m a n c e v e r i f i c a t i o n ® The control method for checking the measurement performance of the TEMPO ®...

  • Page 209: Maintenance Operations Performed By Biomérieux

    Calibration of the TEMPO Reader . − Replacement of the optical module. − Replacement of the ultraviolet light module. ® − Cleaning and verification of all the TEMPO Reader components. − Verification of incubation/reading racks. ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual 9-17...

  • Page 210: Decontamination And Disinfection

    It is the responsibility of each laboratory to handle waste and effluents produced according to their type and degree of hazardousness and to treat and dispose of them (or have them treated and disposed of) in accordance with any applicable regulations. ® 9-18 TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...

  • Page 211: Spare Parts, Consumables, Tools And "Maintenance Products

    Printer ink cartridges: ..........see the printer user’s manual T o o l s a n d l a b o r a t o r y e q u i p m e n t ® Screwdriver: ..........provided with the TEMPO Reader ®...
  • Page 213 ® Note: All users may perform TEMPO Check. ® ® If you are using a multi-station configuration of TEMPO , the TEMPO Check software can be used to check the measurement performance for all the ® TEMPO Reader instruments in the configuration.

  • Page 214: Tempo ® Check

    TEMPO ® Check Control method for checking the measurement performance of the TEMPO ® Reader C o n t r o l m e t h o d f o r c h e c k i n g t h e m e a s u r e m e n t ®...
  • Page 215 TEMPO ® Check Control method for checking the measurement performance of the TEMPO ® Reader • Place the cards in the reading rack as follows: − the three 8 µM cards in positions 1, 2 and 3. − the two 20 µM cards in positions 4 and 5.

  • Page 216: Opening The Tempo ® Check Application

    Check application from the Windows desktop: • Double-click on icon on the Windows desktop. • Use the Menu "Start / Programs / TEMPO / TEMPO Check". • Simultaneously press keys <Ctrl> , <Alt> and C . The software start window is displayed. ®...
  • Page 217 TEMPO ® Check Opening the TEMPO ® Check application ® Figure 10-2: TEMPO Check login window ® To open TEMPO Check , enter the user name and password identical to ® opening a TEMPO Read session (see Opening a work session on the Reading Station computer on page 5-2).

  • Page 218: Description Of The Main Tempo ® Check Screen

    ® Figure 10-3: Main TEMPO Check screen ® Note: The navigation area and the status bar are the same for all the TEMPO Check screens. The work field and the control area vary according to the screen displayed. ® 10-6 TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...

  • Page 219: Alarm Field And Navigation Area

    10-8). ® • Click on icon to access the screen for the manual entry of TEMPO QC card barcodes (see Manual entry of the barcode of a TEMPO ® QC card on page 10-15). ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...

  • Page 220: Control Of The Measurement Performance Of The Tempo ® Reader

    ® The screen for display and management of the results of the TEMPO Reader measurement performance controls is displayed. ® Figure 10-4: Screen for display and management of the results of the TEMPO Reader measurement performance controls ® ® •...

  • Page 221: Qc Card Details

    TEMPO ® Check Control of the measurement performance of the TEMPO ® Reader ® When reading of the TEMPO QC cards is completed, the screen for display ® and management of the results of the TEMPO Reader measurement performance controls displays the results: −...

  • Page 222: Figure 10-6: Display Of The Details Of A Tempo

    TEMPO ® Check Control of the measurement performance of the TEMPO ® Reader ® D i s p l a y i n g T E M P O Q C c a r d d e t a i l s •...

  • Page 223: Changing Or Adding Comments

    TEMPO ® Check Control of the measurement performance of the TEMPO ® Reader C h a n g i n g o r a d d i n g c o m m e n t s • Select a row from the list of controls performed (table on the left) in the work field.

  • Page 224: Figure 10-8: Example Of A Control Report

    TEMPO ® Check Control of the measurement performance of the TEMPO ® Reader Figure 10-8: Example of a control report ® 10-12 TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...

  • Page 225: Exporting Control Data

    TEMPO ® Check Control of the measurement performance of the TEMPO ® Reader E x p o r t i n g c o n t r o l d a t a • Select a row from the list of controls performed (table on the left) in the work field.

  • Page 226: Figure 10-10: Validating A Control

    TEMPO ® Check Control of the measurement performance of the TEMPO ® Reader V a l i d a t i n g a c o n t r o l • Click on the " Accepted " check box of the control in the list of controls performed (table on the left).

  • Page 227: Manual Entry Of The Barcode Of A Tempo ® Qc Card

    TEMPO ® Check Manual entry of the barcode of a TEMPO ® QC card ® M a n u a l e n t r y o f t h e b a r c o d e o f a T E M P O Q C c a r d ®...
  • Page 229 1 1 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g I n t r o d u c t i o n This chapter deals with the following topics: List of error messages and alarms............11-2 ♦ Failures....................11-4 ♦ ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual 11-1...

  • Page 230: Troubleshooting

    The messages "Instrument barcode reader does not work" and "Reader is operational, but time synchronization could not be performed" do not prevent ® use of the TEMPO system. I n s t r u m e n t e r r o r s...

  • Page 231: Software Messages

    Remove the jammed card by opening the maintenance hatch (see Removing a jammed card from the TEMPO ® Reader on page 9-14). Check that the card has not been damaged and repeat the reading. If the card has been damaged, repeat the preparation operations (see the Preparation Station User’s Manual).

  • Page 232: Failures

    ® Call bioMérieux or your local Others ® bioMérieux representative. ® The TEMPO Reader does not The power cable is disconnected. Connect the power cable. function. The "ON/OFF" switch is in the Put the "ON/OFF" switch into “OFF” position. the “ON” position.

  • Page 233: Hardware Instruments

    − that there is a connection problem with the server. ® ® Reader should be The TEMPO Shut down the TEMPO restarted. Reader and restart it. ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual 11-5...
  • Page 234 Reader . Is still not ® working, call bioMérieux ® your local bioMérieux representative. ® When the TEMPO applications Access to the server is in Wait until connection to the are started, a message is displayed progress. server has been achieved.
  • Page 235 Appendix 2: Description of the main buttons used........12-3 ♦ Appendix 3: Main computer system messages and ♦ annotations ....................12-5 Appendix 4: Performing administrative tasks without ♦ ® closing the TEMPO session ..............12-14 ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual 12-1...
  • Page 236 Its dimensions are identical to those of a CD-RW. Note: Like a CD-RW, a DVD+RW must be formatted before you perform archiving operations. It is important to use the DVD+RW correctly. Do not use DVD-RW or DVD-RAM. ® 12-2 TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...
  • Page 237 Enter data via the keyboard. Delete the selected item. Display and manage incubated cards. ® Display and manage the last cards read and view the TEMPO Reader status. Define parameters for the data display filter. Print information displayed on the screen.
  • Page 238 Validate a rack. Prepare a rack. Export data. Export data in a TED file. Import a TED file into the database. ® Display information from the TEMPO Reader . ® Display and modify TEMPO Prep software parameters. ® Display and modify TEMPO Read software parameters.
  • Page 239 Reader synchronization error Unreadable card barcode Unknown card barcode Card barcode was captured by the operator Card barcode scanned by reader differs from the one captured by operator No card was found at this position ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual 12-5...
  • Page 240 An error occurred on card reader during check A card has been refused by reader during check Some cards were not processed during check At least one of the cards has an error ® 12-6 TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...
  • Page 241 The card was read with a reader which had its last check failed No reader check has been performed since the last lamp replacement No reader check has been performed since the last calibration ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual 12-7...
  • Page 242 Do you want to change it now ? Unable to update the password. The value provided as the current password is incorrect. The entered passwords are different. Enter the new password in the two text fields. ® 12-8 TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...
  • Page 243 Card "XXX" could not be created (it already exists). Card could not be created (test "XXX" does not exist). Card "XXX" could not be deleted (it does not exist). Card "XXX" could not be deleted (results already exist for this test). ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual 12-9...
  • Page 244 The user account "XXX" could not be deleted because it does not exist. The password could not be changed for the account "XXX" because it does not exist. Invalid dilution (must be a positive integer between 1 and 80 000). ® 12-10 TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...
  • Page 245 ROI name already exists. the same extraction ID was found twice. the same card ID was found twice. ROI type already exists. too many card geometries for reader capacity. an incorrect ROI definition was provided. ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual 12-11...
  • Page 246 REunable to accept connections. bad format for date. infinite loop detected while reading rack. ® 12-12 TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...
  • Page 247 Starting TEMPO server... Stopping TEMPO server... Unable to find the TEMPO server Error while starting the TEMPO server (return code = "XXX") Error while stopping the TEMPO server (return code = "XXX") TEMPO server is already stopped! TEMPO server is already started!
  • Page 248 Appendix Appendix 4: Performing administrative tasks without closing the TEMPO ® session A p p e n d i x P e r f o r m i n g a d m i n i s t r a t i v e...
  • Page 249 Appendix Appendix 4: Performing administrative tasks without closing the TEMPO ® session • Select"The following user" (1) . • Select the user name in the drop down list (2) . • Enter the user password (3) . • Click on the "OK" button to open the user management tool or on the "Cancel"...
  • Page 251 1 3 G l o s s a r y Audit Trail A record showing all the operations performed on the database. ® Knowledge base Parameters required by the TEMPO system to create, monitor and generate test results. ® Database...
  • Page 253 1 4 I n d e x Change the width of a column ...... 5-11 Cleaning External surfaces ........9-4 Internal surfaces ......... 9-4 Export and backup policy........ 6-1 Premature reading ........5-18 ® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual 14-1...
  • Page 255 N o t e s ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ® Reading Station User’s Manual NOTES-1 TEMPO...
  • Page 256 Index ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................® NOTES-2 TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual...
  • Page 257 Index ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................® TEMPO Reading Station User’s Manual NOTES-3...
  • Page 258 The logo is a registered and protected trademark of bioMérieux sa or one of its subsidiaries...

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