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IRIS iChem 100 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 1. Introduction Operators Manual...
  • Page 2 1. Introduction Click to select English Deutsch Français Italiano Español Português...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Notes ..........................8 Cautions ........................8 Warnings ........................8 Biological Warnings ....................... 8 Warnings, Precautions, Limitations................... 8 Iris Diagnostics Contact Information ................. 9 Warranty..........................9 Limitation of Liability......................10 Chapter 2 - System Description Theory of Operation ......................12 Features ........................12 Test Strips ........................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Specifications ........................21 Consumables or Part Replacement ................22 Chapter 3 - Set Up Setting the Language ...................... 24 Setting Date and Time ....................25 Setting the Date or Time Format ................. 26 Changing the Date and Time..................26 Setting the Reporting Units .....................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Last Name........................ 59 First Name ....................... 59 Clarity........................59 Specimen Type ......................60 Downloading a Worklist ....................62 Viewing and Editing a Worklist ..................63 Running a Worklist ...................... 65 Printing a Worklist......................67 Running a Stat ........................ 68 Chapter 5 - Controls Setting the Control Run Frequency.................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents LCD Test ........................105 Printer Test ........................ 105 Load Drive Test ......................106 Inc Drive Test ......................106 LED Test........................106 RGB Test........................107 Mechanical Tests....................... 108 Internal Standard Test ....................109 Exit Diagnostics ......................109 Before Calling for Service ..................... 110 Maintenance Log......................
  • Page 7 Precautions and Warnings ....................8 Notes ..........................8 Cautions ........................8 Warnings ........................8 Biological Warnings ....................... 8 Warnings, Precautions, Limitations................... 8 Iris Diagnostics Contact Information ................. 9 Warranty..........................9 Limitation of Liability......................10 Operators Manual 300-4410 English Rev C 01/2007...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    How to use the Operator’s Manual This manual contains important information on the functions of the iChem100 distributed by Iris Diagnostics. This manual contains instructions for the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the iChem100.

  • Page 9: Precautions And Warnings

    1. Introduction Precautions and Warnings The Operators Manual includes information and warnings that must be observed by the operator in order to ensure safe operation of the system. Important messages are highlighted with borders and special icons identifying the type of message enclosed. There are four types of messages: Notes, Cautions, Warnings and Biological Warnings.

  • Page 10: Iris Diagnostics Contact Information

    Diagnostics shall apply to any products which have been modified, (including any third party software), altered, or repaired by persons other than those authorized or approved by Iris Diagnostics or to products sold as “used.” Iris Diagnostics’ obligation under this warranty is limited SOLELY to the repair or replacement, at Iris Diagnostics’...

  • Page 11: Limitation Of Liability

    CONSTITUTES THE ONLY WARRANTY MADE WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS Limitation of Liability Iris Diagnostics shall not be liable for any loss of use, revenue or anticipated profits, or for any consequential or incidental damages resulting from the sale or use of the products.
  • Page 12 2. System Description System Description Theory of Operation ......................12 Features ........................12 Test Strips ........................12 Optics .......................... 13 LED Unit........................13 CMOS Image Sensor....................14 Optics Calibration..................... 14 Measurement ......................14 Instrument Components....................15 Front ..........................15 Back..........................15 Software ..........................

  • Page 13: Theory Of Operation

    2. System Description Theory of Operation The iChem100 is a semi-automated urine chemistry analyzer performing measurements of urine chemical constituents utilizing test strips. The iChem100 is a reflectance densitometer. Features The iChem100: • reads and interprets without operator variability • processes and analyzes urine strips with a throughput of 210 samples per hour •...

  • Page 14: Optics

    2. System Description tested. Once the test strip has been dipped into the urine, color deve lops on each of the reagent-impregnated pads in direct proportion to th amount of analyte present in the sample. The test strips have a compensation pad to determine the color of the urine as well as correct r color interference on the impregnated reagent pads.

  • Page 15: Cmos Image Sensor

    2. System Description CMOS Image Sensor Unlike most of the reflectometers in the market for urine test strip analysis, the iChem100 does not use a photodiode detector to measure the reflected light, but instead utilizes a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensor that captures a color image of each of the test pads.

  • Page 16: Instrument Components

    2. System Description Instrument Components Front 1 - Keyboard 2 - Transport mechanism enclosure 3 - Display screen 4 - Paper roll 5 - Transport belt opening (for placement of strip) 6 - Clarity and specimen type barcode labels 7 - Hand-held barcode reader Back 1 - Power switch 2 - Keyboard/barcode reader cable connection...
  • Page 17 2. System Description Most user inputs are designed to be via the keyboard or the barcode reader. The keyboard is used for navigating within a screen, between screens, making selections and entering data inputs. The barcode reader enables you to enter information via barcoded data into selected entry fields, (e.g., patient identification, specimen identification, color, clarity, etc.).

  • Page 18: Software

    2. System Description Software Data Entry Fields Data entry fields are areas in a screen where information is entered. One screen can have several data entry fields, but only one field can be selected and active for entering data at a time. Pressing an alpha or a numeric key will input that character into the data entry field.

  • Page 19: Function Keys

    2. System Description Function Keys Pressing a function key, [F1] through [F10], will allow you to access the described function associated with it. For example, to choose to run a patient sample, press [F2] while the Main Menu screen is displayed. The function keys will only perform the function that is associated with it in the currently displayed screen.

  • Page 20: Run Patient Menu

    2. System Description Run Patient Menu RUN PATIENT Enter information, then place urine strip on transport belt. SPEC/PAT ID LAST NAME FIRST NAME CLARITY ↔ SPC TYPE ↔ F1 MAIN MENU Results Menu Controls Menu CONTROLS MENU LOT# FILE 1 1212UC2006 03/20/2006 FILE 2...

  • Page 21: Setup Menu

    2. System Description Setup Menu Microscopic Menu Service Menu SERVICE MENU F1 DATE/TIME F4 DIAGNOSTICS F2 PRINTER F5 TRANSMIT F3 LANGUAGE F6 TEST STRIP F7 MAIN MENU Operators Manual 300-4410 English Rev C 01/2007...

  • Page 22: Specifications

    2. System Description Specifications Reflectance Photometry LEDs (450nm, Technology 520nm, 625nm) with Color Image Sensor Test Strips iChem 10 SG Throughput 210 Urine Test Strips per hour 2,000 Patient results Data Storage 300 Quality Control results Conventional, S.I., Qualitative or Reporting Units Combination Results requiring confirmatory tests /...

  • Page 23: Consumables Or Part Replacement

    Keyboard (English) 800-7510 Keyboard (German) 800-7511 3 Rolls of Thermal Paper 800-7014 Incubation Belt 800-7004 iChem 10 SG Urine Chemistry Strips (US) 800-7005 iChem 10 SG Urine Chemistry Strips (Int'l) 800-3203 Iris System Cleanser Operators Manual 300-4410 English Rev C 01/2007...
  • Page 24 3. Set Up Set Up Setting the Language ...................... 24 Setting Date and Time ....................25 Setting the Date or Time Format ................. 26 Changing the Date and Time..................26 Setting the Reporting Units ..................... 28 Conventional (mg/dL) Units ..................29 Standard International (µmol/ L) units .................

  • Page 25: Setting The Language

    3. Set Up Setting the Language This screen allows you to select the desired language with which to display screens. The instrument can be set to one of six different languages: English Deutsch Français Italiano Español Português 1. From the Main Menu, press the [F7] key to access the Service Menu.

  • Page 26: Setting Date And Time

    3. Set Up Setting Date and Time This screen allows you to enter the correct date and time and select the format for the instrument displays and printouts. 1. From the Main Menu, press the [F7] key. The Service Menu screen will be displayed.

  • Page 27: Setting The Date Or Time Format

    3. Set Up Setting the Date or Time Format 1. From the Set Date/Time screen, press the [F1] key to display the Format Date/Time screen. 2. Use the [←] or [→] arrow keys to toggle through three date options: • dd.mm.yyyy •...
  • Page 28 3. Set Up 3. To enter or change the time, select the TIME field, and then enter the correct time using the keyboard numeric keys. NOTE: You must enter two digits for the hour and the minutes (e.g., 01:01 for 1:01, etc.). 4.

  • Page 29: Setting The Reporting Units

    3. Set Up Setting the Reporting Units This screen allows you to select the reporting units for the results of the test strips chemistries. You may select from the following options: • Conventional (mg/dL) • S.I. (Standard International—µmol/L and mmol/L) •...

  • Page 30: Conventional (Mg/Dl) Units

    3. Set Up Conventional (mg/dL) Units Standard International (µmol/ L) units Qualitative (+) units Press the [F1] key to return to the Units screen from any of these display screens. Operators Manual 300-4410 English Rev C 01/2007...

  • Page 31: Customized Units

    3. Set Up Customized Units This option allows you to report out chemistry results with units specifically selected for each of the chemistries. 1. From the Units screen, select Customized (mg/dL or µmol/L or +) using the [↑] or [↓] arrow keys, then press the [F1] key. The Customized Units screen will be displayed.

  • Page 32: Sample Print Layout

    3. Set Up Sample Print Layout The figure below displays an example of a unit printout. Operators Manual 300-4410 English Rev C 01/2007...

  • Page 33: Setting The Flagging Criteria

    3. Set Up Setting the Flagging Criteria This option allows you to adjust flagging criteria for each chemistry to your own patient population. The flagging defaults in the instrument are set to the first positive level for each chemistry test. Any chemistry result at or higher than the selected positive result will be flagged when printed or displayed.
  • Page 34 3. Set Up For example, an asterisk (*) may be used to signal an abnormal result and that an additional confirmation test is required. The use of a number sign (#) may signal that a microscopic examination is required. 4. Toggle through the flagging selections for the first chemistry using the [←] or [→] arrow keys.

  • Page 35: Microscopic

    3. Set Up Microscopic This function provides you with the means to set up your preferences for reporting microscopic exams performed on urine specimens, print out your set up quantifiers, as well as the ability to enter microscopic results. 1. From the Main Menu, press the [F6] key. The Microscopic screen is displayed.
  • Page 36 3. Set Up For example, shown above is the screen for entering quantifiers for RBC’s. You have six text fields in which to enter the descriptors consistent with your laboratory’s results for RBC’s, e.g., trace, 1+, 1-3 HPF, etc. Each text field will hold up to 10 alphanumeric characters. Once entered, these fields will be the toggle fields used when you select the quantities present in the microscopic exam for RBC’s.

  • Page 37: Print A Copy Of Microscopic Setup

    3. Set Up • Casts • Trich (Trichomonas) • Oval fat (Oval fat bodies) • Mucus • Sperm 6. Continue entering parameter quantifier information until you have entered it for all parameters desired. Press the [F3] key to return to the Microscopic screen or press the [F4] key to return to the Main Menu screen.

  • Page 38: Setting The Test Sequence

    3. Set Up Setting the Test Sequence This screen allows you to display and print the individual chemistry tests in a specific order. The default test setup sequence is shown below. 1. From the Setup Menu, press the [F3] key to display the Test Sequence Setup screen.
  • Page 39 3. Set Up 5. To change the sequence order of any of the microscopic parameters, select the field next to the microscopic results and using the keyboard, enter a number between 1 and 13. 6. Once your selection is made, press the [↑] or [↓] arrow keys, the [Tab] key or the [Enter] key to move to the next desired parameter field.

  • Page 40: Setting The Log On Identifiers

    Enter Log On ID screen. 4. Type iris (all lowercase) in the “Enter Log On ID” field and press [F1]. The instrument will take you to the Main Menu screen. If you enter the password incorrectly, an error message will appear advising you to re-enter the password.

  • Page 41: Adding A New User

    3. Set Up Adding a New User This option allows you to add a “Log On ID” to be used when logging on to the analyzer. A “Log On ID” must be specific for an operator and must be in lowercase only, last and first names can include uppercase. Up to 24 users can be entered.

  • Page 42: Editing A User Information

    From the Main Menu, press [F8] to display the Enter Log ON ID screen. b. Type iris as a generic Log On ID and then press the [F1] key. 2. From the Main Menu, press [F5] to display the Setup Menu screen, then [F4] to display the Log On Setup screen, and then press [F1] to display the Log On Setup Change or Delete screen.
  • Page 43 3. Set Up 3. Press the [F1] key if the desired operator name is not displayed on this screen. This will advance you to the next screen of operator names. A total of 24 positions are available. 4. Once the desired operator name is displayed on the screen, use the [↑] or [↓] arrow keys or the [Enter] key to select it.

  • Page 44: Deleting A User

    Deleting a User 1. If an operator is Logged On using their own identifier, they must Log Off and log back on using the generic “iris” (all lower case) “Log On ID”. 2. Press [F5] to display the Setup Menu screen, then [F4] to display the Log On Setup screen, and finally press [F1] to display the Log On Setup Change or Delete screen.
  • Page 45 3. Set Up 7. If you press the [F2] key the Log On Setup screen will be displayed, or pressing the [F3] key the Main Menu screen will displayed. 8. If you selected the [F1] option above, use the [↑] or [↓] arrow keys or the [Enter] key to select (highlight) your choice.

  • Page 46: Setting Up The Printer

    3. Set Up Setting Up the Printer 1. To set up the printer functions, press the [F7] key with the Main Menu screen active, then press the [F2] key with the Service Menu screen active. The Printer Setup screen will be displayed. This screen allows you to configure certain printer functions as well as configure the printout header.
  • Page 47 3. Set Up 6. The Operator print function allows the laboratory to print, if desired, the name or number of the operator performing the tests with the corresponding results using one of three options: Number—printer will print the operator identifier number on each printout Name—printer will print the operator name on each printout Blank—printer will not print operator ID or name on printout...

  • Page 48: Setting Transmitting Results

    3. Set Up Setting Transmitting Results This function provides you with the ability to configure when to transmit data to your host computer. 1. From the Main Menu screen, press the [F7] key, then press the [F5] key. The Transmit Setup screen will be displayed. 2.
  • Page 49 4. Specimen Processing Specimen Processing Powering the Instrument On ................... 49 Logging On ........................49 Logging Off ........................50 Running Single Specimen Analysis ................51 Entering Patient Information ..................51 Sequence Number ....................51 Specimen/Patient ID ....................51 Last Name........................ 51 First Name .......................

  • Page 50: Powering The Instrument On

    4. Specimen Processing Powering the Instrument On When powered on, the instrument will perform an internal systems check and then go directly to the screen shown below, unless “Log On Required” has been previously selected. iChem100 URINE CHEMISTRY ANALYZER F1 MAIN MENU Boot Program: Meter Program: 2.01.01...

  • Page 51: Logging Off

    4. Specimen Processing 2. Enter your assigned identifier using the keyboard keys. To delete entered characters, press the [Backspace] key. 3. Press the [F1] key to enter your identifier and advance to the Main Menu screen. 03/10/2006 1:50PM MAIN MENU F1 WORKLIST F5 SETUP F2 RUN PATIENT...

  • Page 52: Running Single Specimen Analysis

    4. Specimen Processing Running Single Specimen Analysis Entering Patient Information From the Main Menu screen, press the [F2] key to display the Run Patient screen (below) and to activate the urine strip sensor. The illuminated green LED on the instrument indicates that the sensor is active.

  • Page 53: First Name

    4. Specimen Processing First Name 4. If desired, enter the patient first name (up to 10 characters) using the keyboard or the barcode reader. Press the [Enter] key or use the [↑] or [↓] arrow keys to move to the next field. Clarity 5.

  • Page 54: Specimen Type

    4. Specimen Processing Specimen Type 6. You can enter the specimen type by either toggling through the list in the software or by using the barcode reader. Barcodes are located at the top left of the instrument. Using keyboard entry Using barcode entry Options Blank field...

  • Page 55: Analyzing The Urine

    4. Specimen Processing Analyzing the Urine Once all the patient identification information has been entered, proceed to analyzing the urine. NOTE: The urine specimen should be fresh, well-mixed and un- centrifuged. If refrigerated, allow the specimen to return to room temperature.
  • Page 56 4. Specimen Processing 4. Place the urine test strip on the transport belt of the instrument with the test pads facing up. Slide the strip forward until the strip touches the end stop. A sensor will detect the presence of the strip and the red LED light will be turned on along with the green LED light.
  • Page 57 4. Specimen Processing To run another specimen, repeat from Entering Patient Information, then Analyzing the Urine. If no test strip is placed on the transport belt within ten (10) minutes, the screen will return to the Main Menu screen. You may return to the Main Menu screen at any time by pressing the [F1] key.

  • Page 58: Running Batch Specimen Analysis

    4. Specimen Processing Running Batch Specimen Analysis Creating a Worklist The Create Worklist screen allows you to generate a list of specimen samples that will run in a batch mode. To create a worklist, you must enter information in at least one of the identifier fields. An error message will direct you to enter missing information before advancing to the next specimen.
  • Page 59 4. Specimen Processing 3. The following screen will appear only if a worklist exists. Use the [↑] or [↓] arrow keys to select YES or NO. a. If you select YES and press the [F1] key, the instrument will delete the existing worklist and advance you to the Create Worklist screen.

  • Page 60: Sequence Number

    4. Specimen Processing Sequence Number 4. To reset the sequence number, change it while the initial specimen screen is active or you will need to return to the initial specimen screen in the worklist where the sequence number field will again be active.

  • Page 61: Specimen Type

    4. Specimen Processing Using keyboard entry Using barcode entry Options Blank field Options CLEAR Clear SLT. CLOUDY Hazy CLOUDY Slt. Cloudy BLOODY Cloudy OTHER Turbid Bloody Other Press the [←] or [→]  a rrow keys To select clarity using the until the desired clarity result barcode reader, determine the appears.
  • Page 62 4. Specimen Processing Using keyboard entry Using barcode entry Options Blank field Options RANDOM Random CL CATCH CL catch CATH Cath PEDS Peds OTHER First am 24 hours Fasting Gluc tol S pubital Other Press the [←] or [→]  a rrow keys To select specimen type using until the desired type appears.

  • Page 63: Downloading A Worklist

    4. Specimen Processing Downloading a Worklist 1. From the Main Menu, press the [F1] key to display the Worklist Menu screen. 2. From the Worklist Menu, press the [F2] key. The Download Worklist screen will be displayed, except when a worklist already exists;...

  • Page 64: Viewing And Editing A Worklist

    4. Specimen Processing This screen allows you to generate a list of specimen samples that is downloaded from an interfaced computer or a Laboratory Information System (LIS). 4. The sequence number field is active and may be altered. If you do not alter the sequence number before pressing the [F1] key, the instrument will begin with the number that is present on the screen.
  • Page 65 4. Specimen Processing This screen allows you to review, edit, and/or delete current specimens from the existing worklist. The first specimen’s information in the current worklist will be displayed on the screen. 2. To select a data text field, advance through the fields using the [↑] or [↓] keyboard keys until you are in the desired field.

  • Page 66: Running A Worklist

    4. Specimen Processing Running a Worklist 1. From the Main Menu screen, press the [F1] key to display the Worklist Menu screen. 2. From the Worklist Menu screen, press the [F4] key to display the Run Worklist screen. The first specimen’s information from the stored worklist will be displayed, thus identifying the specimen to be run by the operator.
  • Page 67 4. Specimen Processing 5. Blot the urine test strip by touching the edge of the strip to a paper towel. Do not drag the strip across the paper towel; touch the edge only. 6. Place the urine test strip on the transport belt of the instrument with the test pads facing up.

  • Page 68: Printing A Worklist

    4. Specimen Processing 7. Approximately two minutes after the urine strip is transported for analysis, the printer will print the results; unless printing has been set to “Print Function Only”. 8. Once the strip is transferred to the incubation belt, the transport belt will stop, the green LED light will again come on and the screen will be updated to identify the next specimen to be run.

  • Page 69: Running A Stat

    4. Specimen Processing Running a Stat While you are running a batch of urines in the “Worklist” mode, you can interrupt the batch mode operation to run one or more stat specimens. 1. From the Run Worklist screen, press the [F3] key. The Stat Interrupt screen will be displayed.
  • Page 70 4. Specimen Processing 5. Immediately remove the urine test strip from the urine, dragging the edge of the strip against the side of the container as you remove the strip. 6. Blot the urine test strip by touching the edge of the strip to a paper towel.
  • Page 71 4. Specimen Processing 7. Place the urine test strip with the test pads facing up on the transport belt of the instrument until the strip touches the end stop. A sensor will detect the presence of the strip and the red LED light will be turned on along with the green LED light.
  • Page 72 5. Controls Controls Setting the Control Run Frequency................. 72 Setting a Control File....................... 73 Creating a Control File....................73 Editing Control File Information ................... 75 Deleting Control File Information ................. 76 Running Controls ......................77 To accept the results ....................78 To reject the results .....................

  • Page 73: Setting The Control Run Frequency

    5. Controls Setting the Control Run Frequency 1. From the Main Menu, press the [F4] key to display the Controls Menu screen. This screen allows you to set up new control files, view or edit file setup information, print, view or delete control file results, or run a control and store the results in the highlighted file.

  • Page 74: Setting A Control File

    5. Controls Setting a Control File Creating a Control File 1. From the Main Menu, press the [F4] key to display the Controls Menu screen. 2. From the Controls Menu screen, use the [↑] or [↓] arrow keys, the [Tab] key or the [Enter] key to select the file to setup. 3.
  • Page 75 5. Controls 7. This screen allows you to enter the appropriate assay information for each of the chemistries. There are two toggle fields for each of the chemistries, a lower and an upper limit. NOTE: The toggle fields contain values dependent upon which units have been selected in Setup, (i.e., conventional, S.I., or qualitative).

  • Page 76: Editing Control File Information

    5. Controls Editing Control File Information WARNING: Making edits in a control file will delete all results stored in memory for this file. 1. From the Main Menu, press the [F4] key to display the Controls Menu screen. 2. From the Controls Menu screen, to select a file to be edited, use the [↑] or [↓] arrow keys to move to the desired file number, and then press the [F1] key to display the File Control Setup screen.

  • Page 77: Deleting Control File Information

    5. Controls 4. Make the appropriate modifications and press the [F3] key to lock in the selections and return to the Controls Menu screen. 5. Press the [F4] key to lock in the selections and return to the Main Menu screen. Deleting Control File Information 1.

  • Page 78: Running Controls

    5. Controls Running Controls 1. From the Main Menu screen, press the [F4] key to display the Controls Menu screen. 2. Using the [↑] or [↓] arrow keys, select the control file corresponding to the control material you want to run. 3.

  • Page 79: To Accept The Results

    5. Controls 5. At the end of the analysis, the results will be displayed on the screen for review and acceptance. NOTE: Results for a parameter that fall outside the identified limits will be flagged with an * on all displays or printouts of those results. The flagging information will be stored along with the results in the control file.

  • Page 80: Control Results

    5. Controls Control Results Viewing Control Results 1. From the Main Menu screen, press the [F4] key to display the Control Menu screen. 2. From the Control Menu, use the [↑] or [↓] arrow keys to select the file to be viewed. Press the [F2] key to display the View QC Runs screen for the selected file.

  • Page 81: Printing Control Results

    5. Controls 4. Each screen displays up to 10 results for the designated chemistry. No units are displayed. Each control file holds the results for up to 100 runs. The results are displayed with the run number, date and time run, and the operator’s numerical identifier (if available). •...
  • Page 82 5. Controls • Press the [F2] key to exit the screen without deleting any results from the selected file. The screen will return to the Controls Menu screen. • Press the [F3] key to exit the screen without deleting any results from the selected file.
  • Page 83 6. Results Results Entering Microscopic Results..................83 Viewing Results....................... 88 Limiting Result Parameters ..................88 Printing Results ....................... 90 Transmitting Results ....................... 92 Deleting Results ......................93 Operators Manual 300-4410 English Rev C 01/2007...

  • Page 84: Entering Microscopic Results

    6. Results Entering Microscopic Results This function provides you with the ability to recall urine specimens that have already had chemistry analysis, so that you may enter their microscopic analysis information. Specimens for microscopic exam entry or editing can be accessed by date, time, specimen / patient ID, or patient last name.
  • Page 85 6. Results 123456789012345 Johnson 0025 03/23/2006 12:07 pm 1. RBCs ↔ 2. WBCs ↔ Bact Rods ↔ ↔ 4. Epis ↔ ↔ 5. Crystals ↔ ↔ 6. Crystals ↔ ↔ 7. Yeast ↔ ↔ 8. Casts ↔ ↔ F1 MORE F4 CHEM F5 MICROSCOPIC F6 MAIN MENU...
  • Page 86 6. Results Descriptors Sub- Full Name category Abbrev. RBC Cast Red Blood Cells cast Gr Cast Granular cast FnGrCast Fine granular cast CrGrCast Coarse granular cast CellCast Cellular cast Brd Cast Broad cast Fat Cast Fatty cast Waxy Cast Waxy cast Trich Trichomonas Oval Fat...
  • Page 87 6. Results 123456789012345 Johnson 0025 03/23/2006 12:07 pm 1. Trich ↔ 2. Crystals ↔ 3. Oval Fat ↔ ↔ 4. Mucus ↔ ↔ 5. Sperm ↔ ↔ 6. Color ↔ ↔ 7. Clarity ↔ ↔ 8. Spec Type ↔ ↔ F1 BACK F4 CHEM F5 MICROSCOPIC...
  • Page 88 6. Results 9. To display the same specimen’s microscopic results again, press the [F4] key while displaying the specimen’s chemistry results. This will return you to the first Microscopic Entry screen. 10. Press the [F5] key to return to the Microscopic Entry screen or press the [F6] key to return to the Main Menu screen.

  • Page 89: Viewing Results

    6. Results Viewing Results 1. Press the [F3] key with the Main Menu screen active to bring up the Results screen. This screen provides you with the ability to review, print, delete or transmit results on specimens that have already been run and are stored in patient storage.
  • Page 90 6. Results RESULTS mm / dd / yyyy hh:mm ↔ START DATE / TIME 03 / 23 / 2006 12:00 pm END DATE / TIME 03 / 24 / 2006 02:00 pm SPEC/PAT ID 12345678901234 PATIENT LAST NAME OPERATOR LAST NAME F1 VOIR F2 IMPR F3 TRANSMETTRE...

  • Page 91: Printing Results

    6. Results Printing Results 1. Press the [F3] key with the Main Menu screen active to bring up the Results screen. 2. Select the results you wish to print by specifying the date, specimen or patient ID, patient last name, or operator number in the search fields.
  • Page 92 6. Results An example printout is shown below. Printed results will include: Midtown County Health 10257 Crescent Blvd. Suite 3 Header Information Monroe, Texas 12345 Telephone: 555-555-7755 Date and time of analysis Sequence Number DATE 03/25/2006 SEQ 0001 TIME 11:36am Patient First and Last Name, if available Pt Stephen Brown...

  • Page 93: Transmitting Results

    6. Results Transmitting Results 1. Press the [F3] key with the Main Menu screen active to bring up the Results screen. 2. Select the results you wish to transmit by specifying desired date(s), specimen or patient ID, patient last name, or operator number in the search fields.

  • Page 94: Deleting Results

    6. Results Deleting Results 1. From the Main Menu, press the [F3] key to bring up the Results screen. 2. Select the results you wish to delete by specifying desired date(s), specimen or patient ID, patient last name, or operator number in the search fields.
  • Page 95 7. Maintenance & Service Maintenance & Service Maintenance........................95 Recommended Maintenance & Cleaning ..............95 Daily Maintenance ....................... 95 Weekly Maintenance ....................96 Emptying Waste Container ..................96 Cleaning the Belt Assembly ..................99 Replacing the Belts ....................101 As needed - Replacing the Paper Roll ..............104 Diagnostics........................

  • Page 96: Maintenance

    1. Power OFF instrument. 2. Wipe (do not spray) surfaces that come in contact with specimens/ strips with Iris System Cleanser. Rinse with water and dry with a soft cloth or paper towel. Avoid excess moisture. 3. Empty waste container of strips and clean with Iris System Cleanser.

  • Page 97: Weekly Maintenance

    Cleaning the Belt Assembly. Emptying Waste Container Material needed: Iris System Cleanser (REF 800-3203) 1. To empty the waste container, slide the transport mechanism enclosure towards you and away from the instrument. 2. Set the container on the counter or some other flat surface. (An error message may be displayed on the screen.)
  • Page 98 4. Remove the waste container from the enclosure and discard the urine test strips in an appropriate waste container. 5. Clean with Iris System Cleanser, rinse with water and dry with a soft cloth or paper towel. 6. The entire transport mechanism enclosure can be cleaned with Iris System Cleanser and then rinsed with water and dried, or wiped with a damp cloth at this time, if needed.
  • Page 99 7. Maintenance & Service 8. Slide the transport mechanism enclosure back on the instrument until you hear a click. This assures you that it is properly positioned for running. 9. Press [F2] if you emptied the waste container, or press [F1] if you did not.

  • Page 100: Cleaning The Belt Assembly

    3. Gently remove belts from transport and incubation pulleys. Wash with soap and water, and then dry them with a soft cloth or paper towel. NOTE: Do not soak the belts. 4. Wipe the incubation and transport rollers with Iris System Cleanser and dry carefully. Operators Manual...
  • Page 101 7. Maintenance & Service 5. Replace the belts in their original grooved positions. 6. Replace the cover and slide the transport mechanism enclosure back on the instrument until you hear a click indicating that it is properly positioned for running. 7.

  • Page 102: Replacing The Belts

    7. Maintenance & Service Replacing the Belts Material needed: 3 incubation belts (REF 800-7014) 1 transport belts (REF 800-7504) 1. Press the power switch located at the back right of the instrument to power the instrument off. 2. Remove the transport mechanism enclosure by sliding it towards you and away from the instrument.
  • Page 103 7. Maintenance & Service 6. Position the belt, without twisting it, into the blue grooves. 7. Take an incubation belt and slide it around the far right pulley. Pulling slightly, slide the other end of the belt around the middle pulley, as shown below.
  • Page 104 7. Maintenance & Service 11. Position the belt, without twisting it, into the blue grooves. 12. Replace the transport mechanism enclosure by sliding it back on the instrument until you hear a click indicating that it is properly positioned for running. 13.

  • Page 105: As Needed - Replacing The Paper Roll

    7. Maintenance & Service As needed - Replacing the Paper Roll Material needed: Thermal paper rolls (REF 800-7511) 1. Tear off any excess paper from the paper feed. 2. Pull out the remaining paper and remove the empty core. 3. Feed the paper manually under the printer roller with the inside face of the paper upward and away from you.

  • Page 106: Diagnostics

    7. Maintenance & Service Diagnostics This function provides you with a set of diagnostic functions to help troubleshoot an instrument performance issue. Selecting one of the functions will activate the instrument to perform the specific function. 1. From the Main Menu screen, press the [F7] key, then press the [F4] key.

  • Page 107: Load Drive Test

    7. Maintenance & Service Load Drive Test This test is performed after cleaning or replacing the transport belts to reseat belts and remove any twists. 1. From the Diagnostics screen, press the [F3] key to activate the transport belts on which the urine test strips are loaded. After one minute, press the [F1] key to stop the belts.

  • Page 108: Rgb Test

    7. Maintenance & Service Press the [F] key LED ON LED OFF [F1] Green [F2] Green [F3] Red and Green [F4] Red and Green 4. When completed, press the [F5] key to return to the Diagnostics screen. RGB Test 1. Remove the transport mechanism enclosure while performing the test. 2.

  • Page 109: Mechanical Tests

    7. Maintenance & Service Mechanical Tests 1. Remove the transport mechanism enclosure while performing the test. 2. From the Diagnostics screen, press the [F7] key to bring up the Mechanical Test Screen. 3. Use the designated function keys to activate the different mechanical functions.

  • Page 110: Internal Standard Test

    Diagnostics screen. If the calibration check fails, the following screen will be displayed. If this test fails, repeat it at least one more time. If it fails again, contact Iris Technical Support group (see Before Calling for Service). Exit Diagnostics 1.

  • Page 111: Before Calling For Service

    7. Maintenance & Service Before Calling for Service NOTE: Before calling for Service, please make a note of any error messages displayed. In the US Call Technical Services for assistance: Iris Diagnostics 9172 Eton Avenue Chatsworth, CA 91311 Telephone +1-800-PROIRIS (776-4747)

  • Page 112: Maintenance Log

    7. Maintenance & Service Maintenance Log Operators Manual 300-4410 English Rev C 01/2007...
  • Page 113 8. Installation Installation Shipping Cartons......................113 Unpacking ........................113 Installation ........................114 Install the paper roll ....................116 Operators Manual 300-4410 English Rev C 01/2007...

  • Page 114: Shipping Cartons

    The iChem100 is shipped in one carton. Open the carton and check the packaged items. If any of the items are damaged or missing, immediately notify Iris Diagnostics or your distributor. Unpacking 1. Position the shipping container upright and open the top flaps.

  • Page 115: Installation

    8. Installation Installation 1. Place the iChem100 Urine Chemistry Analyzer on a clean, dry, and flat surface. NOTE: Always make sure the instrument’s power switch is in the “OFF” (down) position before connecting or disconnecting the cables or accessories. 2. Attach the cable from the barcode reader to the instrument, as shown below.
  • Page 116 8. Installation NOTE: Use only a power adaptor providing an output of 7.5 Vdc @ 3.3 A. 7. Remove the red magnetic shield (if present) from the optics area before powering on the instrument. To access the optics area, remove the transport mechanism enclosure by sliding it towards you and away from the instrument (see figure below).

  • Page 117: Install The Paper Roll

    8. Installation Install the paper roll 1. Discard the first 10" - 12" of the paper roll to prevent printer jamming due to the glue. 2. Feed the paper manually under the printer roller with the inside face of the paper upward and away from you. 3.

  • Page 118: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Table of Results ......................118 Bilirubin........................118 Urobilinogen ......................118 Ketones ........................118 Ascorbic Acid......................118 Glucose ........................118 Protein ........................118 Blood Hemoglobin ..................... 118 Blood (RBCs)......................118 pH ..........................119 Nitrite ......................... 119 Leukocytes ........................ 119 Specific Gravity......................

  • Page 119: Table Of Results

    Appendix Table of Results Conventional Qualitative Parameter S. I. Units Units Units 1mg/dL 17µmol/L Bilirubin 2mg/dL 35µmol/L 4mg/dL 70µmol/L Norm Norm Norm 2mg/dL 35µmol/L Urobilinogen 4mg/dL 70µmol/L 8mg/dL 140µmol/L 12mg/dL 200µmol/L ++++ 25mg/dL 2.5mmol/L Ketones 100mg/dL 10mmol/L 300mg/dL 30mmol/L Ascorbic Acid 20mg/dL 1.14mmol/L 40mg/dL...

  • Page 120: Nitrite

    Appendix Conventional Qualitative Parameter S. I. Units Units Units Nitrite Norm Norm Norm 25WBCs/µL 25WBCs/µL 25WBCs/µL Leukocytes 75WBCs/µL 75WBCs/µL 75WBCs/µL 500WBCs/µL 500WBCs/µL 500WBCs/µL 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.005 1.005 1.005 1.010 1.010 1.010 1.015 1.015 1.015 Specific Gravity 1.020 1.020 1.020 1.025 1.025 1.025...
  • Page 121 Color............. 119 Drive Test, Components, Instrument......15 Inc ...........106 Consumables or Part Replacement ..22 Load..........106 Contact Information, Iris Diagnostics ..9 Container, Emptying Waste ....96 Control File Information, Deleting a ......... 76 Operators Manual 300-4410 English Rev C 01/2007...
  • Page 122 Control File Information....75 Editing a User ........41 a User Information......41 Entering Patient ........51 a Worklist, Viewing and....63 Iris Diagnostics Contact ......9 Emptying Waste Container ....96 Install the Paper roll......115 Entering Installation ..........114 Microscopic Results ......83 Instrument Components ......15...
  • Page 123 Index Daily ..........95 Patient Log ..........111 ID, Specimen/ ......51,59 Weekly ..........96 Information, Entering ......51 Manual, How to use the Operator’s..7 Menu, Run ........19 Measurement ......... 14 pH ............119 Mechanical Tests ......... 108 Powering the Instrument On....49 Menu Precautions Diagram..........
  • Page 124 Index To accept the ........78 Running Batch ........57 To reject the ........78 Running Single .........51 Transmitting ........92 Specimen Viewing Control ........ 79 Type........53,60,119 Viewing..........88 Patient ID ........51,59 RGB Test ..........107 Standard International (µmol/ L) units ..29 Standard Test, Internal ......109 Frequency, Setting the Control ..
  • Page 125 Index Unpacking ..........113 Urine, Analyzing the ....... 54 Urobilinogen ......... 118 the Operator’s Manual, How to ..7 Intended ..........7 User Adding a New........40 Deleting a ......... 43 Information, Editing a ....... 41 Viewing and Editing a Worklist ...... 63 Control Results.........

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