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Eman
May 6, 2025

Om man saknar en elektrod membran utanför instrumentet ska läckage hända ?

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Mr. Anderson
May 18, 2025

Yes. If an electrode membrane is missing outside the instrument, leakage can occur, as the electrode jacket and membrane are designed to contain the electrolyte and protect the electrode from external exposure.

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Вера
March 15, 2025

Тест на утечку не приходит, что делать?

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Mr. Anderson
March 15, 2025

If the leak test for the RADIOMETER ABL800 FLEX is not successful, follow these steps:

1. Remove the analyzer covers and inspect the fluid transport system for leaks.
2. Check for poor tube connections or worn tubes and repair them as needed.
3. Ensure electrodes are properly mounted in the measuring chamber.
4. Verify that the electrode connector is latched shut.
5. Reassemble all parts and press Restart.
6. The analyzer will automatically perform a leak detection during restart.
7. If the error persists and the analyzer remains in HOLD mode, contact a service representative.

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Вера
June 3, 2025

Анализатор не считывает ампулы КК в карусели, что делать?

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Douglas Maurer
May 29, 2025

what is the difference between user, supervisor, and manager operator status?

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  • Page 1 ABL800 FLEX operator’s manual...
  • Page 3 ABL800 FLEX operator’s manual...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Note to users of the ABL800 FLEX analyzers Introduction This note to users gathers changes from previous note to users in one document and outlines some new changes to the operator’s manual of your ABL800 FLEX analyzer (from software version 6.10). Instructions to...
  • Page 6 Range range pH scale 6.300-8.000 7.0-7.5* * If the measured values obtained lie outside the test range, Radiometer advises you to repeat the measurement by means of another method. Environmental Indoor use statement added according to CSA regulations: requirements Location...
  • Page 7 To activate the clot-detection feature Contact a Radiometer representative and request that clot detection be enabled via the service program. Clot-detection process During calibration the measuring chamber is rinsed and the pH of the Rinse solution is measured. The value is stored in the analyzer.
  • Page 8 Press Analyzer status > Electrodes and others. "Clot-removal Press Replace. procedure" Press Clots removed. Data in this document will be added to the manual next time it is updated. Technical documentation Radiometer Medical ApS Åkandevej 21 2700 Brønshøj Denmark www.radiometer.com...
  • Page 9 Table of contents ABL800 FLEX Introduction What is what Installation and setup Sample measurements Quality control Calibration Replacements Disk functions Operator’s manual Data management 10. Analyzer shutdown 11. Troubleshooting 12. Sampling 13. Specifications 14. Ordering information 15. Radiometer settings Index - Date of issue...
  • Page 10 Radiometer are used. Radiometer warrants that the data media on which the software included in the system is furnished is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for three (3) months from the date of delivery as evidenced by a copy of invoice or receipt.
  • Page 11 E nd-User License Agreement for the ABL800 FLEX Analyzers You have acquired a device ("DEVICE") THAT INCLUDES SOFTWARE LICENSED BY Radiometer Medical ApS from Microsoft Licensing Inc. or its affiliates ("MS"). Those installed software products of MS origin, as well as associated media, printed materials and "online" or electronic documentation ("SOFTWARE") are protected by international intellectual property laws and treaties.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Contents This manual contains the following topics. 1. Introduction ...................... 1-1 Overview......................1-1 Names and intended use..................1-2 Limitations of use and known interfering substances ........1-4 Warning/Caution and Notices................1-7 Symbols overview..................... 1-8 2. What is what ..................... 2-1 Overview......................
  • Page 14 Contents ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Parameters and input setup ................3-55 Analyzer settings..................... 3-62 Communications ..................... 3-68 Printers ......................3-77 Disk Functions setup..................3-80 Corrective actions ................... 3-83 Miscellaneous setup ..................3-86 4. Sample measurements..................4-1 Overview......................4-1 General information ..................4-2 Immediately before analysis ................
  • Page 15 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Contents 7. Replacements ....................7-1 Overview......................7-1 General information ..................7-2 Replacing membranes or electrodes..............7-6 Replacing pump tubes..................7-9 Replacing inlet gasket unit and inlet probe............. 7-12 Replacing waste container, fan filter, printer paper ........7-14 Replacing solutions and gases ................
  • Page 16 Contents ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Standby mode ....................10-3 Full waste container ..................10-5 Temporary Shutdown..................10-6 Long Term Shutdown ..................10-8 11. Troubleshooting....................11-1 Overview......................11-1 General information ..................11-2 Forced Hold causes ..................11-5 Analyzer messages..................11-7 Fluid transport troubleshooting procedure............ 11-74 Inlet probe troubleshooting procedure ............
  • Page 17 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Contents 14. Ordering information..................14-1 Overview......................14-1 Analyzer accessories ..................14-2 Quality control ....................14-5 Sampling devices .................... 14-7 15. Radiometer settings ..................15-1 Overview......................15-1 Radiometer default settings................15-2 Contents of setup settings ................15-15 Calibration verification .................
  • Page 18 Contents ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual...

  • Page 19: Introduction

    The chapter briefly describes the intended use of the analyzer, lists all measured parameters and the substances known to interfere with the measurements, and explains the different notices that appear in the manual. Throughout this manual, "ABL800 FLEX analyzer" is used for all ABL8xx FLEX analyzers, i.e.: ABL837/835/830/827/825/820/817/815/810/805 and ABL810 BG only.

  • Page 20: Introduction

    1. Introduction ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Names and intended use Names Proprietary name: ABL800 FLEX blood gas, oximetry, electrolyte and metabolite analyzer. Common name: Blood gas, oximetry, electrolyte and metabolite measuring system. Intended use The ABL800 FLEX analyzers are intended for: •...
  • Page 21 Measurements Animal blood has not been tested on the ABL800 FLEX analyzer. Some on animal blood components in animal blood differ from those in human blood, and variations in the composition of blood from different animal species may also exist.

  • Page 22: Limitations Of Use And Known Interfering Substances

    Limitations of The following limitations should be taken into consideration: The ABL800 FLEX analyzers are designed for measurements of adult and fetal hemoglobin with normal spectrum characteristics. Some spectra deviate from the normal characteristics, e.g. for certain hemoglobinopathies and the ABL800 FLEX analyzers do not compensate for this.
  • Page 23 Glu and c Lac results. Tri sodium citrate influences c Na , c K and c Glu results. Thus Radiometer recommends the exclusive use of heparin as anticoagulant. Solutions containing organic preservatives may damage the ion- selective membranes of the c K and c Glu electrodes when introduced into the analyzer.
  • Page 24 PICO arterial blood sampler which is specifically designed to minimize sample contamination with CMC. Galactose, glucosamine, maltose, Erroneously high c Glu measurements. mannose, xylose For detailed information – see Interference Tests in chapter 5 of the ABL800 FLEX Reference Manual .

  • Page 25: Warning/Caution And Notices

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 1. Introduction Warning/Caution and Notices Throughout the manual, the various procedures may contain operational cautions Definitions and warnings, which are important and should be read carefully before performing the related procedures. The manual also contains a number of NOTICES .

  • Page 26: Symbols Overview

    1. Introduction ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Symbols overview List of symbols The symbols below are used by Radiometer. Symbol Explanation Biohazard Expiry date See instructions for use For In Vitro Diagnostic Use Lot number Sensitive to light. Store in a dark place.
  • Page 27 The modules are collected into well-defined sections according to their related function. This chapter describes the basic parts of the ABL800 FLEX analyzer and its software. Contents This chapter contains the following topics.

  • Page 28: What Is What

    2. What Is what ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer - front Parts and The components of the analyzer front (with covers) is shown below. functions Cover with window Touch screen Capillary inlet Thermal printer Syringe inlet Left cover Right cover...
  • Page 29 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 2. What Is what Analyzer - front, Continued Parts and The components of the analyzer front (without covers) is shown below. functions (continued) pH/BG module El/Met module Met II module CD-ROM drive Oximetry module Inlet module...

  • Page 30: Analyzer - Rear

    For turning the analyzer on (position I) and off (position O). Power switch Power socket For connecting the power cord. In USA: If source is 120 V, use Radiometer cord 615-403 with parallel blade attachment plug. If source is 240 V, use Radiometer cord 615-405 with tandem blade attachment plug.

  • Page 31: Measuring Section

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 2. What Is what Measuring section Parts and The modules and components of the measuring section are shown below. functions Membrane valves Electrode module pumps El/Met module Met II module Latch Oximetry module pH/BG module Sample path...
  • Page 32 2. What Is what ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Measuring section, Continued Electrode The electrodes are located in the electrode modules as follows: locations cLac electrode electrode electrode cGlu electrode electrode electrode Reference electrode electrode pH electrode electrode cCrea A electrode cCrea B electrode The table below describes each electrode.

  • Page 33: Inlet Module

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 2. What Is what Inlet module Parts and The inlet module accepts samples from a syringe/test tube or a capillary (the functions syringe and capillary inlet flaps are removed on the picture). Syringe and capillary inlet flaps are interlocked so that only one may be opened at a time.

  • Page 34: Flexq Module

    2. What Is what ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual FLEXQ module Parts and FLEXQ module for automatic transport of samplers to the inlet is shown below. functions FLEXQ position before or after analysis: Barcode reader Indicator diodes Samplers Sampler tray FLEXQ position during analysis:...
  • Page 35 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 2. What Is what FLEXQ module, Continued Parts and The components are as follows: functions (continued) Part Function FLEXQ sampler tray FLEXQ sampler tray moves to the position for measurement by means of a step motor (not shown).

  • Page 36: Thermal Printer

    2. What Is what ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Thermal printer Parts and The components of the thermal printer (with the cover open) are shown below. functions Release lever Paper guide Drive roller Paper roll holder Cover Part Function Release lever...

  • Page 37: Communication Ports

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 2. What Is what Communication ports Ports and The following communication ports are available: functions Mouse Keyboard USB ports (two) Display unit Printer port Network connector Ext. VGA monitor Fuse for printer Serial port (COM2) unit...
  • Page 38 2. What Is what ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Communication ports, Continued Ports and Port Function functions (continued) External VGA 15-pin connector for external monitor (optional; is enabled monitor port by Radiometer service representative). USB (2 ports) For connecting USB devices, e.g. a removable drive.

  • Page 39: Barcode Reader

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 2. What Is what Barcode reader Barcoded items The following items have barcodes that can be read into the analyzer: Item Location of barcode All solution containers Label on the container QC ampoules Insert in the box containing the ampoules...

  • Page 40: Autocheck Module

    2. What Is what ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual AutoCheck module Parts and The AutoCheck module is shown below. functions AutoCheck carousel To close To open Retractable cover Part Function Retractable cover Gives access to the carousel. You can either slide the carousel cover open or press Menu - Analyzer Status - AutoCheck - More - Open Module.

  • Page 41: Screen Elements

    2. What Is what Screen elements Ready screen Operation and management of the ABL800 FLEX analyzers is performed via a touch screen. Almost all commands to the analyzer come from the touch of a button or area on the screen.
  • Page 42 2. What Is what ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Screen elements, Continued Top section The time bar is present only when the analyzer is performing a task; it follows the (continued) progress of the current task. For example: The Stop button is visible only when it is allowed to interrupt an activity in progress.
  • Page 43 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 2. What Is what Screen elements, Continued Center section The center section is the main information and interaction area of which there are many different types. The center section of the Ready screen is described part by part, starting from the top (for the analyzers without FLEXQ module the center part contains the analyzer type and –...
  • Page 44 2. What Is what ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Screen elements, Continued Center section Patient data can be edited. (continued) Result can be viewed. This part of the Ready screen is reserved for the analyzer messages and is entered in the Miscellaneous Setup (see chapter 3 in this manual): Other screen types and their elements are described on the following pages.
  • Page 45 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 2. What Is what Screen elements, Continued Center section Text boxes show a text in the form of The first line is highlighted. To (continued) lists, items, tables, etc. Various types highlight another line, touch it on the...
  • Page 46 2. What Is what ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Screen elements, Continued Center section Check buttons allow you to enable/disable or select/deselect an item on the (continued) screen. For example: A function is selected (e.g. Parameter is acoustic signal if the inlet selected.
  • Page 47 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 2. What Is what Screen elements, Continued Screen keyboard is used for entering both alphabetical and numerical data − see Center section (continued) the description on the next page. Activated text box The keyboard functions as a normal keyboard with alphabetical and numerical characters.
  • Page 48 2. What Is what ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Screen elements, Continued Buttons Each button has an icon and a name placed on it. When pressed, it opens a screen or a menu. The buttons are designated in bold italics in this manual, e.g. Menu, Utilities, etc.
  • Page 49 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 2. What Is what Screen elements, Continued Information bar The following icons are available on the information bar: and icons (continued) Icon Function Shows the current time in the selected format. Shows that an analyzer is connected to the RADIANCE system.

  • Page 50: Menu Structure

    2. What Is what ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Menu structure Menu at When the analyzer is taken into use, only the following limited menu is available: analyzer startup Press Menu. Last patient result Log on Analyzer Status Help Tutorials Calibration Progs:...
  • Page 51 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 2. What Is what Menu structure, Continued Entering To access the complete menu, do the following: standard password Step Action Press Menu on the Ready screen. Then click on Logon. Type in the standard password: 123456.
  • Page 52 2. What Is what ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Menu structure, Continued Complete menu Press Menu. Last patient result My results* Log on Help Tutorials Analyzer Status Start Progs Data Logs Calibration Progs: 1 Point Calibration Patient Results Log 2 Point Calibration...
  • Page 53 Standby programs. Then your menu – after you have logged on – will look like this: Log on Last patient result Analyzer Status Help Data Logs Start Progs Rinse Utilities Patient Report Log QC log Standby For details see the chapter 3: Installation and setup and chapter 15: Radiometer Settings. 2-27...

  • Page 54: Analyzer Status

    2. What Is what ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer status Analyzer status The working condition of the analyzer is continuously monitored during its at a glance operation. To evaluate the analyzer status at a glance before a measurement, use the following facilities: •...
  • Page 55 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 2. What Is what Analyzer status, Continued Analyzer Status Button The colors indicate… elements (continued) – Quality Control REEN – error(s) in the last QC measurement and/or Status ELLOW QC schedule reminders. RED – error-prone parameters are repressed.
  • Page 56 2. What Is what ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer status, Continued Calibration Calibration Type Lists each calibration type along with its status: status (continued) Pending or overdue calibration. The last calibration was not accepted. Last Time The date and time the last calibration of the specified type was performed.
  • Page 57 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 2. What Is what Analyzer status, Continued Quality Control The Quality Control status provides the following information: status • status of the last measurement on each control solution type • messages referring to quality control measurements.
  • Page 58 2. What Is what ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer status, Continued Quality Control Buttons: status Run AC Press to start a measurement on the highlighted AutoCheck (continued) ampoule solution. For ABL8x7 FLEX analyzers only: When Slot 11 is highlighted, this button changes to Run High Crea Check to start a measurement on the Cleaning Met II Solution.
  • Page 59 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 2. What Is what Analyzer status, Continued Electrodes and The Electrodes and Other status shows the following: Other status • replacement schedule for items replaced in the Hold mode • messages referring to replacements or user activities.
  • Page 60 2. What Is what ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer status, Continued AutoCheck status (continued) Element Function Next Scheduled To show the next AutoCheck solution/lot combination according to the scheduled setup. Next Replacement To show the date and time for refilling the carousel according to the scheduled setup.
  • Page 61 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 2. What Is what Analyzer status, Continued AutoCheck The carousel shows the number of ampoules available in it. The black spots status indicate used ampoules. (continued) Button unrolls to access the following buttons: Displays the Optimal Packing List screen.

  • Page 62: Online Aid Facilities

    2. What Is what ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Online aid facilities Online facilities The online aid facilities include the following: • Online Help • Tutorials • Online troubleshooting (see chapter 11 in this manual). Help This function assists you in using the analyzer.
  • Page 63 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 2. What Is what Online aid facilities, Continued Tutorials Tutorials are short video sequences of commonly used procedures. Press the button in the main menu or button next to the Troubleshooting button (when performing troubleshooting) to enter the Tutorial Playlist screen.
  • Page 64 2. What Is what ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Online aid facilities, Continued Tutorials Button Function (continued) Play. Pause. Stop. Show previous picture – show next picture. Switch on the sound (voice presentation of a sequence) with volume regulation. Switch off the sound.

  • Page 65: Sample Counter

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 2. What Is what Sample counter The sample counter allows you to keep track of the measurements, calibrations and Purpose quality control. Description The screen elements are described below: Element Function Parameter Lists the parameters and how many times each of them was Count measured by the analyzer.
  • Page 66 2. What Is what ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Sample counter, Continued Description Element Function (continued) Reset Counters For the analyzers with no logon protection of the Setup programs, press this button to reset the counters in the User column. Print Press to start the printout of information in Counters and in Parameters.

  • Page 67: Installation And Setup

    Installation and setup Overview Introduction After the analyzer has been installed, you can define the settings on your ABL800 FLEX analyzer according to your own needs and requirements. This chapter contains the following topics. Contents Installation......................Setup menu structure..................Analyzer security ..................... Analysis setup ....................

  • Page 68: Installation

    The ABL800 FLEX analyzers are installed and fully prepared for use by Radiometer representatives in your country. The reason for it is that − due to the analyzer's modular design − each user can select only those modules that cover his/her specific needs.

  • Page 69: Setup Menu Structure

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Setup menu structure Accessing Setup To access the Setup programs, press the buttons: programs − Setup menu structure Setup Analyzer Security: General Security Operators and Passwords Access Profiles Replacement Setup: QC Setup:...
  • Page 70 3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Setup menu structure, Continued Setup menu structure (continued) General Setup Printers: Communications: Printer Setup Automatic Printing RADIANCE Connection LIS/HIS Connection QA Portal Automatic Data Transmission Automatic Data Request Patient Lookup Setup Remote Support...
  • Page 71 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Setup menu structure, Continued Entering To enter the Setup programs, do the following. password Step Action Press Menu on the Ready screen. Then click on Logon. Depending on the authentication setting chosen in the General Security screen, enter or scan your user name and password, or your logon-barcode.

  • Page 72: Analyzer Security

    3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer security Programs Analyzer Security programs are described in this section. This program allows you to hand over the control of the operators and passwords General to the RADIANCE system and to allow an anonymous use of the analyzer.
  • Page 73 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Analyzer security, Continued General To define, how the user should log on, use the up/down arrow buttons in the Security "Authenticate" box to select the desired logon option. The following options are...
  • Page 74 123456, and enter the actual users with their profiles and passwords. Radiometer All menu items and programs (user and service) on the analyzer. Note that "Radiometer" cannot be removed from the operator list. Remote operator Only if the Remote Support option key is installed.
  • Page 75 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Analyzer security, Continued Operators and To add an operator to the list, do the following: Passwords Step Action (continued) Press the Add Operator button to display the Add New Operator screen. Type the name of the operator or operator category in the "Operator ID"...
  • Page 76 3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer security, Continued Operators and To remove an operator from the list, use the up/down arrow buttons in the Passwords "Operator" box to highlight the operator and press Remove Operator. (continued) NOTICE: If the Centralized User Management option is enabled in the General Security screen you cannot add, remove or edit the operators, but only view the access profiles of the individual operators.
  • Page 77 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Analyzer security, Continued Access Profiles To define the available menu items and button shortcuts of an access profile do (continued) the following: Step Action In the Access Profiles screen highlight the desired access profile in the "Profile names"...
  • Page 78 3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer security, Continued Access Profiles Step Action (continued) To create a button shortcut for a specific item, highlight the desired item in the "Menu Items in Quick Menu" box and then, in the "Button configuration"...

  • Page 79: Analysis Setup

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Analysis setup Programs Analysis Setup programs are described in this section. Activate a button to enter the program. Syringe Modes The Syringe Modes Setup and Capillary Modes Setup are shown below: and Capillary...
  • Page 80 3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analysis setup, Continued Selecting a To select a measuring program, do the following: measuring program Step Action Blood, pleura and expired air samples: Press the desired mode button, enable it and select the desired measuring program with the arrow buttons.
  • Page 81 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Analysis setup, Continued Selecting To select parameter profile for each measuring program, do the following: parameter profile Step Action Select a measuring program and press Parameters on the Syringe Modes Setup or Capillary Modes Setup screen.
  • Page 82 3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analysis setup, Continued Selecting HbF To give the user the possibility of selecting or deselecting HbF correction during a correction measurement, do the following: Step Action Select HbF correction for all levels or for HbF levels higher than 20 % in Miscellaneous Setup (Setup −...
  • Page 83 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Analysis setup, Continued Entering The Other Fluids mode allows measurement on samples other than heparinized corrections for whole human blood and, therefore, requires entering corrections (offset and slope). Other Fluids mode Step...
  • Page 84 3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analysis setup, Continued Selecting a To select a report layout for a measuring program, do the following: report layout Step Action Select a measuring program. Press the Layout button on one of the Mode Setup screens.
  • Page 85 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Analysis setup, Continued Reference This program allows you to enter your own reference ranges and critical limits for ranges and all measured and calculated parameters. For each parameter, you can choose critical limits whether or not to differentiate between the categories of sample type, sex and age group.
  • Page 86 3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analysis setup, Continued Setting age To set the age group limits, do the following: group limits Step Action Press the Age groups button to display the following screen: 0 days-1 month, 1-5 months, 5-8 months, >8 months"...
  • Page 87 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Analysis setup, Continued Setting Step Action reference and critical limits To remove all current ranges, press the Clear limits button. (continued) To change the value in a range limit, touch and highlight the range.
  • Page 88 3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analysis setup, Continued Reportable Step Action ranges (continued) To change all parameters to the default values, press the 1-n Set All Default button. Press Continue to change all parameters’ reportable ranges to the default ones.
  • Page 89 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Analysis setup, Continued Sample Pre- Step Action registration setup Note that choosing the Accession Number or Sampler ID will gray out (continued) (cont.) its check button (Sampler ID on the screen above). Choosing the Accession Number or Sampler ID ensures that this data will be included in the "Data confirmation"...
  • Page 90 3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analysis setup, Continued Batch mode If the above requirements are fulfilled, activate the check button in the "FLEXQ" (automatic box. This box is not available for the analyzers without the FLEXQ module.
  • Page 91 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Analysis setup, Continued Sample age To define maximum allowed sample age, do the following: (continued) Step Action Activate the check button in the "Calculation of sample age" box. To select the same age for all parameters, press Set all.

  • Page 92: Patient Reports

    3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Patient reports Purpose This program allows you to create a number of new layouts for patient reports or to modify the existing ones. The screen accomodates two main functions: creating a layout and editing a layout.
  • Page 93 –R– Default. To delete a highlighted layout, press Delete. Note that the Radiometer default layout cannot be deleted. The button is disabled if only the Radiometer default layout is available. Editing a layout To edit a layout, do the following:...
  • Page 94 3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Patient reports, Continued Editing patient You can customize the patient identification (Patient ID) information as follows: ID layout • select the items to be included in the Patient ID. • set Patient ID entries as mandatory.
  • Page 95 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Patient reports, Continued Entering default To enter default values for patient identification items, do the following: values Step Action Use the arrow buttons on the right to highlight the desired item in the "Selected items"...
  • Page 96 3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Patient reports, Continued Editing patient You can do the following: result layout • select parameter groups and the parameters in each group, and • make report layout by using layout commands. To edit a patient result layout, do the following:...
  • Page 97 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Patient reports, Continued Editing patient Step Action result layout (continued) To exclude an item from the selected parameter list, highlight it and press “←” If you wish to display parameters with their reference ranges and have...

  • Page 98: Calibration Setup

    Activate a button to enter the program. Calibration drift This program allows you to change the default drift tolerances for the pH, pCO , electrolyte and metabolite electrodes − see Radiometer default settings in tolerances chapter 15 in this manual.
  • Page 99 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Calibration setup, Continued Calibration This program allows you to schedule automatic calibrations, manual tHb schedule calibration and automatic cleaning (the first automatic cleaning also includes quality control of the Crea A and B electrodes for high creatinine values on the ABL8x7 FLEX analyzers), and select a calibration to be performed after a sample measurement.
  • Page 100 3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Calibration setup, Continued Calibration Step Action schedule (continued) Select activity after each measurement by activating the check button for the desired calibration. Available The following options are available. calibration schedule options Option...

  • Page 101: Quality Control Setup

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Quality control setup Programs The quality control setup programs are described in this section. Activate a button to enter the program. QC solutions This program allows you to assign or change a quality control solution to a specific slot.
  • Page 102 To define whether an AutoCheck quality control measurement is to be run manually or automatically, press the Manual/Auto button. Useful if the AutoCheck module is out of order. The following quality control solutions can be used with the ABL800 FLEX analyzers: Quality control system Analyzer QUALICHECK5+;...
  • Page 103 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Quality control setup, Continued QC ranges This program allows you to do the following: • globally update all control ranges of a slot to a calculated lot-to-date range. • individually edit parameter control ranges by entering your own ranges or updating to a calculated lot-to-date range.
  • Page 104 3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Quality control setup, Continued QC ranges Step Action (continued) Highlight the limit by touching it on the screen and enter your own value(s), using the keypad. To activate or deactivate the Fixed SD (i.e. a minimum allowed control range is defined by setting a Fixed SD), press the check button.
  • Page 105 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Quality control setup, Continued QC ranges NOTICE: Once the Fixed SD is activated, you cannot update the control ranges to (continued) the limits that are narrower than those determined by the Fixed SD, for both single- parameter and multiple-parameter updates.
  • Page 106 3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Quality control setup, Continued QC schedule This program allows you to schedule quality control measurements for your analyzer. The screen shows the timetable for all days of the week and time during a day.
  • Page 107 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Quality control setup, Continued QC schedule Step Action (continued) Select the slot/quality control solution (entered in the Quality Control Solutions program), using the up/down arrow buttons in the box. Confirm with Select.
  • Page 108 3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Quality control setup, Continued QC schedule To remove a quality control measurement from the schedule do the following: (continued) Step Action Highlight the desired quality control measurement and press Remove. Press the desired button to remove the quality control measurement from the schedule: For this day, For all days or All entries for QC slot (number).
  • Page 109 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Quality control setup, Continued QC Statistics Step Action (continued) To set up the analyzer to send reminders to print or export the monthly statistics, activate the appropriate check button (or both) for the message(s) to appear in System Messages upon occurrence.
  • Page 110 3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Quality control setup, Continued Westgard Rules Step Action (continued) Press Next Slot and activate/deactivate the Westgard Rules for the other slots in the same manner. To activate the Westgard rules for specific parameters in a slot, display the desired slots by using Next Slot.
  • Page 111 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Quality control setup, Continued Westgard Rules Step Action (continued) Press Select All or Deselect All. Verify information on the screen. Press Continue. Changes are made and shown in the Westgard Rules Setup.
  • Page 112 3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Quality control setup, Continued Rilibäk Ranges To activate or deactivate the Rilibäk Rules, do the following. (continued) Step Action Press the On/Off button to activate/deactiviate the assigned Rilibäk rules. To add a new Rilibäk rule, do the following:...
  • Page 113 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Quality control setup, Continued Rilibäk Ranges Step Action (continued) To select the desired +/- range press the desired radio button. Enter the desired +/- range in the "Ranges" box. Press Back to return to the Rilibäk Ranges screen. The added Rilibäk rule is now shown in the screen.

  • Page 114: Replacement Setup

    3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Replacement setup Programs Replacement Setup includes the programs described in this section. Activate a button to enter the program. Replacement This program allows you to schedule routine replacements along with the current schedule scheduled date and interval for replacement.
  • Page 115 Confirm with Enter. Press Back to return to the Replacement Setup screen. Repeat steps 1-4 for each replacement action to be scheduled. The following replacement intervals are recommended by Radiometer. Recommended replacement NOTICE: The replacement intervals below are guidelines only. Under no intervals circumstances do they guarantee the lifetime of the replacement items.
  • Page 116 3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Replacement setup, Continued User Activities This program allows you to formulate and schedule your own activities (e.g. cleaning analyzer, replacing printer paper, etc.) along with the current scheduled date and interval. The settings selected here are then used in the Replacement Status.
  • Page 117 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Replacement setup, Continued Editing a user To edit a user activity, do the following: activity Step Action Highlight the desired user activity on the User Activities screen. Press Edit. Press the keyboard icon to edit the text. Confirm the text with ENTER.
  • Page 118 3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Replacement setup, Continued Solution This program allows you to select a solution level value in % below which a warning warning will be given. To select the solution level value for the warning to be activated (default value is...
  • Page 119 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Replacement setup, Continued Solution Level This program allows you to change the solution level forecast so that the analyzer Forecast will predict the solution levels in the bottles more precisely. It will improve both the graphical presentation on the Replacement Status screen and the accuracy of the solution low level warning.
  • Page 120 3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Replacement setup, Continued Solution Level Step Action Forecast (continued) Select solution level forecasts for other solutions in the same manner. To reset all solution level forecasts to the default values: α = -1.00 and −...

  • Page 121: Parameters And Input Setup

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Parameters and input setup Programs Parameters and Input Setup includes the programs described in this section. Activate a button to enter the program. Parameters This program allows you to do the following: •...
  • Page 122 3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Parameters and input setup, Continued Parameters Parameters can be locked/unlocked from the RADIANCE system. (continued) To lock or unlock a parameter from the analyzer, do the following: Step Action Make sure the analyzer is not connected to the RADIANCE system.
  • Page 123 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Parameters and input setup, Continued Parameters Step Action (continued) • Repression (Repress value in patient result, if the parameter is (cont.) marked with a question mark, either because there is a calibration problem or QC problem).
  • Page 124 3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Parameters and input setup, Continued Units Step Action (continued) Confirm the selected unit with Select. Change units for other parameters in a similar manner. Press Close to return to the Ready screen.
  • Page 125 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Parameters and input setup, Continued User-defined To edit an item in the list, do the following: Patient Data Items Step Action (continued) Highlight an item in the list and press Edit. To change the name, press the keyboard icon on the keypad and type in the new name of up to 20 characters.
  • Page 126 3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Parameters and input setup, Continued User-defined Step Action Patient Data Items "Use selection list" function: (continued) Press the check button. To make a list, press Add, type in the item on the displayed keyboard (up to 20 characters) and confirm with Enter.
  • Page 127 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Parameters and input setup, Continued User-defined This program allows you to formulate and store notes. Notes To make a Note text, do the following. Step Action Activate one of the check buttons (e.g. Patient Result, Replacements, etc.).

  • Page 128: Analyzer Settings

    Type in an identification name and/or number for the analyzer (up to 32 characters), using the screen keypad or keyboard. Confirm with Enter. NOTICE: Installation number cannot be changed. Quote this number in any technical inquiries you have to Radiometer. Continued on next page 3-62...
  • Page 129 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Analyzer settings, Continued This program allows you to enter altitude above sea level, to adjust the built-in Environment barometer in accordance with the reference barometer in your laboratory and to Setup enter the ambient temperature required for the Crea reagents.
  • Page 130 450-800 torr. The units are selected in the Setup program: Units. Check the barometer of the ABL800 FLEX analyzer against a known calibrated barometer at least once a month. See ranges in chapter 13 in this manual. To enter the ambient temperature, do the following:...
  • Page 131 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Analyzer settings, Continued Time/Date setup This program allows you to change the current time and date setting. To reset the time and date, do the following: Step Action Highlight the "Time" box by touching it on the screen.
  • Page 132 3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer settings, Continued Acoustic signal The following events are available: setup (continued) Event Explanation Value exceeds critical One of the measured values exceeds the specified range critical limits for that parameter. Close inlet The inlet should be closed.
  • Page 133 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Analyzer settings, Continued Language Step Action (continued) If you pressed Continue: Press Continue once again to restart the analyzer right away and to use the new selected language right away or Press Cancel to continue operating the analyzer with the current language until the next restart, where the language then will be changed.

  • Page 134: Communications

    3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Communications Programs The Communications Setup programs are described in this section. Activate a button to enter the program. Refer to Chapter 2, Communication Ports for the identification and location of a serial RS232 interface connection (COM2) and a network (TCP/IP) RJ45 ethernet connection.
  • Page 135 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Communications, Continued RADIANCE Step Action Communication Setup Press the check button in the "Radiance Communication" box to (continued) activate connection. The Icon in the "Connection status" box indicates the state of the RADIANCE connection.
  • Page 136 3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Communications, Continued LIS/HIS Step Action Connection Setup Press Keyboard, type the name of the connection instead of the default (continued) one, and press Enter. Press Back to return to LIS/HIS Connection Setup screen.
  • Page 137 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Communications, Continued LIS/HIS Step Action Connection setup a. Connection specifications for serial low-level protocol: (continued) Press Edit to display the Connection Specifications screen below. b. Connection specifications for network low-level protocol: Press Edit to display the Connection Specifications screen below (HL 7 version 2.5 is used as an example).
  • Page 138 3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Communications, Continued LIS/HIS Step Action Connection a. Connection specifications for serial low-level protocol: Setup Use the up and down arrows in each box to select baud rate, stop bits, (continued) data bits and parity. Port number should be COM2.
  • Page 139 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Communications, Continued QA Portal Step Action (continued) Touch and highlight the "Port" box. Type in port number, using the keyboard. Press the check button in the "Enable communication with QA Portal" box to activate connection.
  • Page 140 3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Communications, Continued Automatic data This program allows you to select the conditions for requesting patient request demographics automatically from the connected the RADIANCE system or from LIS/HIS computer system when entering Patient ID, Accession Number or Sampler ID.
  • Page 141 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Communications, Continued Automatic Data This program allows you to set up automatic sending of data to a connected Transmission LIS/HIS computer system or to the RADIANCE system. Setup To select the settings, do the following:...
  • Page 142 3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Communications, Continued Patient Lookup Step Action Setup (continued) Select the number of days you want each patient to be kept in the list, using the up and down arrow buttons in the box.

  • Page 143: Printers

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Printers Programs The Printers programs are described in this section. Activate a button to enter the program. Automatic This program allows you to select automatic printout of patient, QC and calibration Printing results, activity log messages, and registration receipts.
  • Page 144 3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Printers, Continued Automatic Step Action Printing (continued) Press "User", "Manager" or "Service" in the "Message level" box to select the level for the messages in the Activity log. Printer Setup This program allows you to set up other printers than the analyzer's printer for making printouts.
  • Page 145 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Printers, Continued Printer Setup Step Action (continued) To install a new printer, press the Install Printer button. This function can be used by Radiometer service engineer or a person with network knowledge. 3-79...

  • Page 146: Disk Functions Setup

    3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Disk Functions setup Programs The Disk Functions Setup programs are described in this section. The programs are Automatic Backup and Automatic Archiving. This program allows you to select automatic backup of all data and system files.
  • Page 147 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Disk Functions setup, Continued Automatic Step Action Backup Setup (continued) Press the drive icon in the “Destination” box to select destination. Highlight the drive or folder and press the Expand/Collapse button to open a folder in a directory or within a folder.
  • Page 148 3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Disk Functions setup, Continued Automatic The oldest records (500 patient reports, quality control or calibration results, or Archiving Setup 2000 entries in the Activity log) will be automatically removed from a data log and (continued) placed into the relevant archive.

  • Page 149: Corrective Actions

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Corrective actions Purpose This program allows you to do the following: • to select corrective actions for the events listed in this program, • to select the traffic light indication, if available, for an event, •...
  • Page 150 3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Corrective actions, Continued Conditions and Condition Corrective action Traffic light corrective actions QC schedule Message on next Patient Result Green or yellow (continued) reminder(s) − Lock analyzer immediately when overdue Message on next Patient Result...
  • Page 151 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Corrective actions, Continued Explanation of Corrective action Explanation corrective actions Re-run same level If an error has been registered during a scheduled (continued) twice AutoCheck measurement, it will be repeated twice provided the control solution is available in the carousel.

  • Page 152: Miscellaneous Setup

    3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Miscellaneous setup Purpose This program allows you to select the following options (use the arrow buttons to display the rest of the options): List of options The options are as follows: Option...
  • Page 153 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 3. Installation and setup Miscellaneous setup, Continued List of options Option Function (continued) Log all If enabled, "Ready", "Rinse", "Aspirating" and measurement "Measurement" will be registered in the Activity log. activities Otherwise these activities will not be registered in the Activity log.
  • Page 154 3. Installation and setup ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Miscellaneous setup, Continued Analyzer A message, sent from the RADIANCE system to the connected analyzer and message displayed on the Ready screen, can be changed or deleted in this program as follows:...
  • Page 155 Sample measurements Overview This chapter describes how to perform measurements on patient samples and how Introduction to interpret the results. This chapter contains the following topics. Contents General information ..................Immediately before analysis ................Measurements with FLEXQ ................4-10 Introducing a blood sample................4-12 Introducing an expired air sample..............

  • Page 156: Sample Measurements

    • Default layout is always used. • The layout will be the one assigned to the selected measuring mode. The modes and the measured parameters available on the ABL800 FLEX Available modes analyzers are listed below. and parameters Analyzer...
  • Page 157 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 4. Sample measurements General information, Continued Available modes Analyzer Measuring modes Measured parameters and parameters (continued) 805 (cont.) Ampoule QC All available Syringe – S85 μL 810 BG pH, pCO , pO Capillary – C55 μL only Capillary –...
  • Page 158 4. Sample measurements ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual General information, Continued Available modes Analyzer Measuring modes Measured parameters and parameters Syringe – S195/95 μL (continued) 815/25/35 pH, pCO , pO , cK , cNa – Capillary – C95 μL , cCl...
  • Page 159 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 4. Sample measurements General information, Continued Available modes Analyzer Measuring modes Measured parameters and parameters Syringe – S250 μL 837/27/17 pH, pCO , pO , cK , cNa (continued) – Capillary – C125 μL , cCl...
  • Page 160 4. Sample measurements ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual General information, Continued This mode allows you to analyze a blood sample of 35 μL and higher – up to the FLEXMODE maximum volume accepted by your analyzer. Depending on the available sample volume, the FLEXMODE provides the highest number of parameters: from all available to as many as reliably possible.
  • Page 161 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 4. Sample measurements General information, Continued CAUTION - Risk of incorrect result When measurements are flagged always conduct the operator CAUTION actions required by the troubleshooting program to prevent possible notices clots from remaining in the sample path. Fluid path clots may cause (continued) erroneous measurement results.
  • Page 162 4. Sample measurements ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual General information, Continued Before using the Program Recommendations FLEXQ • Select connection to the RADIANCE system, LIS/HIS (continued) Connections • Select conditions for automatic patient data request • Select data to be transmitted to the RADIANCE system, LIS/HIS •...

  • Page 163: Immediately Before Analysis

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 4. Sample measurements Immediately before analysis Purpose It is necessary to mix a blood sample before introducing it into the system to ensure its homogeneity. If a sample is transferred from a syringe to an analyzer without being properly mixed, either the plasma phase or packed red blood cells may be analyzed, rendering the oximetry results meaningless.

  • Page 164: Measurements With Flexq

    4. Sample measurements ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Measurements with FLEXQ To make a single measurement, do the following: Single measurement Step Action from the FLEXQ sampler Place the sampler in a slot on the tray. A short beep indicates that the tray barcode has been accepted.
  • Page 165 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 4. Sample measurements Measurements with FLEXQ, Continued An urgent To bypass a queued measurement while the analyzer processes the samplers in the measurement sampler tray, do the following: Step Action Check that Urgent Manual Sample is active on the Ready screen and press it.

  • Page 166: Introducing A Blood Sample

    4. Sample measurements ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Introducing a blood sample Syringe samples To analyze a blood or other fluid sample without the use of the FLEXQ sampler tray, do the following. Step Action Check that the analyzer is in the Ready mode and scan the sample barcode.
  • Page 167 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 4. Sample measurements Introducing a blood sample, Continued Syringe samples Step Action (continued) Press Start with the safeTIPCAP for safePICO samplers or press Start without safeTIPCAP for other samplers (two Start buttons will be available only if "Use safeTIPCAP" check button is enabled in the Miscellaneous Setup.
  • Page 168 4. Sample measurements ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Introducing a blood sample, Continued Test tube To analyze a blood or other fluid sample, do the following. samples Step Action Check that the analyzer is in the Ready mode and scan the sample barcode.

  • Page 169: Introducing A Pleura Sample

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 4. Sample measurements Introducing a pleura sample Procedure To analyze a pleura sample, do the following: Step Action Open the syringe inlet flap and select the Pleura pH mode. NOTICE: The Pleura pH measuring program has to be selected in the Analysis Setup for syringe samples in order to obtain the button on the screen.

  • Page 170: Introducing An Expired Air Sample

    4. Sample measurements ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Introducing an expired air sample Procedure To analyze an expired air sample, do the following: Step Action Open the syringe inlet flap and select the Expired Air mode. NOTICE: The Expired Air measuring program has to be selected in the Analysis Setup for syringe samples in order to obtain the button on the screen.

  • Page 171: Patient Identification

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 4. Sample measurements Patient identification Entering Unless the Batch mode is used, the Patient Identification screen is displayed information while the sample is being aspirated. with barcode To enter information with a barcode reader (the "Enable General Barcode Support"...
  • Page 172 4. Sample measurements ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Patient identification, Continued Entering NOTICES: information • If the requested patient data (e.g. Patient Last Name) was received after the manually (continued) Patient Identification screen was exited, the patient report will be stored without the requested data in the Patient Report log.
  • Page 173 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 4. Sample measurements Patient identification, Continued Selecting a To select a report layout, do the following: report layout Step Action Highlight "Report Layout" with the up/down arrows on the Patient Identification screen. If "Report Layout" is included in the Patient ID, select a layout from the list displayed on the right side of the screen, using the up/down arrows.
  • Page 174 4. Sample measurements ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Patient identification, Continued Selecting To change the parameter profile after a given measurement, do the following: parameters after a measurement Step Action Press Parameters on the Patient Identification screen. To exclude a parameter, deactivate the relevant button.

  • Page 175: Patient Result

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 4. Sample measurements Patient result Retrieving The FLEXQ module is installed: The FLEXQ module is not installed: patient result The measurement result will not be The Patient Result screen will be displayed automatically. You can do...
  • Page 176 4. Sample measurements ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Patient result, Continued Parameter Marking Explanation status (continued) Parameter value is outside the upper or lower critical limit (the limits outside of which a parameter value is dangerously high or low, for the specific type of sample being measured), but inside the reportable range.
  • Page 177 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 4. Sample measurements Patient result, Continued Patient result Step Action approval (continued) Reject Press Accept to reject the result and to send it to the connected RADIANCE system or LIS/HIS. Press the keyboard icon to write a note.
  • Page 178 4. Sample measurements ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Patient result, Continued Acid-Base Chart The point position is determined by the pH and pCO values from the patient (continued) result. If the pH and pCO values are outside the defined limits of the acid-base chart, the message “Measurement out of range...

  • Page 179: Calculation Of Fshunt And Cto (A - V )

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 4. Sample measurements Calculation of FShunt and ctO (a - Calculation of – To obtain the calculated values of FShunt and ctO (a-v ), it is necessary to analyze a mixed-venous and an arterial (or capillary) blood sample from the FShunt and patient.

  • Page 180: Patient Result Messages

    4. Sample measurements ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Patient result messages Screen messages The Patient Result Messages screen is displayed after the Messages button has been pressed. The screen gives the erroneous parameter(s) and the message(s) with number(s) referring to the message described in Troubleshooting Messages, chapter 11.

  • Page 181: Quality Control

    Quality control Overview Quality control is used to evaluate the performance of the analyzer to ensure the Introduction reliability, accuracy and precision of patient sample results. This chapter describes how to perform a quality control measurement and the subsequent presentation of results. Contents This chapter contains the following topics.

  • Page 182: Quality Control

    – refer to the Quality control setup in chapter 3. It is possible to use non-Radiometer solutions although the accuracy and validity of the results cannot be guaranteed.
  • Page 183 (see Quality control setup in chapter 3). This range can be set using the lot-to-date range (2 SD) calculated by the analyzer, or it may be user-defined. Insert limits Upper and lower control limits, established by Radiometer, printed in the insert provided with each box of control solutions. Lot-to-date range A range calculated by the analyzer from measurements taken on a lot of a particular control solution.

  • Page 184: Preparing A Control Solution

    5. Quality control ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Preparing a control solution About control Brief information is given below: solutions Item Description • Quantity Each QC ampoule of QUALICHECK+ contains 2 mL of QC solution. • Each QC ampoule of AutoCheck contains 0.7 mL of QC solution.
  • Page 185 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 5. Quality control Preparing a control solution, Continued Before measure- Step Action ment on QUALICHECK+ Place the ampoule in the ampoule opener and break off control solution the ampoule neck. (continued) Place the ampoule fully into the H700 adapter.

  • Page 186: Manual Quality Control Measurement

    5. Quality control ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Manual quality control measurement Procedure To make a manual measurement on a QUALICHECK+ or AutoCheck control solution, do the following: Step Action Open the syringe inlet flap. Place the adapter tip up into the syringe inlet.

  • Page 187: Autocheck Measurement

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 5. Quality control AutoCheck measurement Scheduled A scheduled AutoCheck measurement will start on time provided that no AutoCheck calibrations are pending. A pending calibration will be performed before the measurement scheduled AutoCheck measurement. On the screen that appears when an AutoCheck measurement is about to run...

  • Page 188: Quality Control Identification

    5. Quality control ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Quality control identification Entering To enter the information with the barcode reader, do the following: information with barcode Step Action reader Scan "Operator" from your ID-card. If the name is included in the list of the analyzer's registered users, the barcode will identify the person and fill in the name automatically.
  • Page 189 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 5. Quality control Quality control identification, Continued Entering Step Action information manually Enter "Department" on the keypad and confirm with Enter. (continued) Enter "Operator" on the keypad or keyboard and confirm with Enter (filled in automatically when operator is logged on).

  • Page 190: Quality Control Result

    5. Quality control ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Quality control result Quality Control In most cases the Quality Control Result screen will be displayed automatically Result screen when the measurement has been completed. However, if the quality control identification took longer time to enter than the measurement, you can: Press Result from on the Quality Control Identification screen;...
  • Page 191 The parameter results for unknown levels cannot be plotted and are not included in any statistical data unless later changed to a defined slot. • For control solutions from Radiometer temperature corrections are made Temperature corrections automatically by using the measured or typed-in temperature.
  • Page 192 5. Quality control ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Quality control result, Continued High Crea The high Crea check result of the ABL8x7 FLEX analyzers can be retrieved as Check follows: (for the ABL8x7 FLEX analyzers Press Result on the Quality Control Identification screen only) from the Menu >...
  • Page 193 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 5. Quality control Quality control result, Continued High Crea Crea is the difference between the expected creatinine value in the Cleaning Met diff. Check II Solution and the measured value. It is shown on the plot – see page 5-14.
  • Page 194 5. Quality control ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Quality control result, Continued Quality control Plot element Function plot (continued) Shaded block Date, time and measured value for the highlighted measurement. Use the arrow buttons to scroll the plot and view other measurements.

  • Page 195: Quality Control Result Messages

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 5. Quality control Quality control result messages Quality control To see the quality control result and check the messages, do the following: result messages Step Action Press Menu - Analyzer Status - Quality Control. Highlight the desired quality control measurement and press Result.
  • Page 196 5. Quality control ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 5-16...

  • Page 197: Calibration

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 6. Calibration Calibration Overview Introduction This chapter describes the available calibration programs and the calibration results. A short glossary of terms used in the chapter is also given. Contents This chapter contains the following topics. General information ..................

  • Page 198: General Information

    6. Calibration ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual General information Purpose The calibration process determines and checks the accuracy with which the analyzer measures its parameters. The process is therefore important in ensuring the reliability of results. Calibrations are performed using solutions and gases of known concentration, for each of the measured parameters.
  • Page 199 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 6. Calibration General information, Continued NOTICE: Additional 1-point calibrations are performed on the analyzers with the metabolite electrodes: • after 11 measurements made one after another, no more than 10 minutes apart • 30 minutes after the last measurement was made.

  • Page 200: Unscheduled Calibrations

    6. Calibration ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Unscheduled calibrations Calling an Calibrations called by the operator at any time are called unscheduled calibrations. unscheduled To call an unscheduled calibration, do the following: calibration Step Action Check that the analyzer is in the Ready mode.

  • Page 201: Interrupted, Pending Or Expired Calibrations

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 6. Calibration Interrupted, pending or expired calibrations Interrupted A calibration is interrupted when the operator presses the Stop button during the calibrations calibration process. The analyzer performs a rinse before returning to the Ready mode. If the interrupted calibration was a scheduled calibration, it will be automatically performed after the analyzer has been in the Ready mode for three minutes without any activity, i.e.

  • Page 202: Thb Calibration

    6. Calibration ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual tHb calibration Purpose The calibration is used to calibrate the analyzer’s spectrophotometer and is performed once every three months on S7770 tHb Calibrating Solution. The calibration can be included in the Calibration Schedule. • It is recommended to perform the Protein Removal Program before a tHb Preparation calibration in order to remove protein deposits –...
  • Page 203 Select the mode: Syringe – S195 μL or Syringe – S85 μL or Syringe – S250 µL depending on the ABL800 FLEX version. Press the Start button. Remove the ampoule when prompted and close the inlet.

  • Page 204: Calibration Result

    6. Calibration ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Calibration result The result can be viewed as soon as the calibration is completed. Results from the Viewing a most recent calibrations can be viewed via the Analyzer Status – Calibration calibration screen or via the Calibration Log.
  • Page 205 Radiometer. The value should be between 0.80-1.20 and have no errors, i.e. no “?” in it.

  • Page 206: Calibration Result Messages

    6. Calibration ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Calibration result messages Access to the Press the Messages button on the Calibration Result screen to display the screen Calibration Result Messages screen. The following buttons are available: Result To return to the Calibration Result screen.
  • Page 207 7. Replacements Overview Introduction This chapter describes the replacement procedures that ensure proper functioning of your analyzer. Remember to perform Decontamination before replacing the parts that were in direct contact with blood. Contents This chapter contains the following topics. General information ..................Replacing membranes or electrodes..............

  • Page 208: Replacements

    7. Replacements ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual General information To view the replacements that are due, do the following: Viewing replacement requirements Step Action Check the following on the Analyzer Status screen: • Replacement schedule for the electrode membranes and the electrodes •...
  • Page 209 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 7. Replacements General information, Continued To record replacements in the Hold mode, do the following: Recording replacements in Hold mode Step Action Enter the Hold mode as described earlier. Remove the component to be replaced according to the recommended procedure.
  • Page 210 7. Replacements ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual General information, Continued Recording Step Action replacements in Hold mode (continued) (conti- nued) (In case only the Crea electrodes were remembraned or replaced, the Confirm Membrane Replacement screen will be used.) Press Accept to start the restarting sequence or press Back to return to the previous screen.
  • Page 211 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 7. Replacements General information, Continued Recording Step Action replacements in the Fluid Scan the barcode on a new component, or press the keyboard icon in Replacements the "For each item" box, type in the barcode and confirm with Enter.

  • Page 212: Replacing Membranes Or Electrodes

    7. Replacements ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Replacing membranes or electrodes To remove an electrode from the measuring chamber, do the following: Removing an electrode from measuring Step Action chamber Enter the Hold mode and record the replacement action. Press the electrode connector latch, and lift the electrode connector open and lift the electrode out of the measuring chamber.
  • Page 213 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 7. Replacements Replacing membranes or electrodes, Continued Remembraning Step Action an electrode (continued) All electrodes: Press the electrode firmly into the jacket until a click is heard. Further for the reference electrode: Check that the old O-ring has been removed and press the electrode through the protective film covering the electrode jacket.
  • Page 214 7. Replacements ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Replacing membranes or electrodes, Continued Replacing an Step Action electrode (continued) All electrodes: Dry the electrode contact and place the new electrode in the measuring chamber. If no more replacement actions are to be made, mount all covers and...

  • Page 215: Replacing Pump Tubes

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 7. Replacements Replacing pump tubes The following diagram identifies the parts of the electrode module pumps to aid Replacing the you in performing the replacement procedure. electrode pump tubes Met II pH/BG El/Met module module module...
  • Page 216 7. Replacements ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Replacing pump tubes, Continued The solution pump tube: Replacing the Fastening slots solution pump tube Pump clamp Connector Pump tube - (pump tube long end - short end) To replace the solution pump tube, do the following:...
  • Page 217 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 7. Replacements Replacing pump tubes, Continued When replacing the waste pump tubes, use the yellow tubes with black ends. These Replacing the have a greater capacity than the other pump tubes, and leakage of fluid from the...

  • Page 218: Replacing Inlet Gasket Unit And Inlet Probe

    7. Replacements ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Replacing inlet gasket unit and inlet probe To replace the inlet gasket, do the following: Replacing the inlet gasket unit Inlet gasket unit Mount Step Action Remove the capillary and then the syringe inlet flaps and record the action in the Hold mode.
  • Page 219 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 7. Replacements Replacing inlet gasket unit and inlet probe, Continued Replacing the Step Action inlet probe (continued) Disconnect the tube from the inlet probe and the nipple on the inlet module. Connect the new tube to the nipple on the inlet module and to the new probe.

  • Page 220: Replacing Waste Container, Fan Filter, Printer Paper

    7. Replacements ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Replacing waste container, fan filter, printer paper To replace the waste container, do the following: Replacing the waste container Step Action Remove the existing container by gripping its sides and pulling it off the connector.
  • Page 221 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 7. Replacements Replacing waste container, fan filter, printer paper, Continued To prepare the new roll, tear off and discard approximately the first 25 cm of paper Replacing the and cut the leading edge of the paper straight.

  • Page 222: Replacing Solutions And Gases

    7. Replacements ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Replacing solutions and gases Preparing the Calibration and CAUTION – Risk of allergic reaction Cleaning Contains streptokinase. May cause allergic reaction. Solution Prepare S1827 Calibration Solution 1, S1837 Calibration Solution 2 or S8375 Cleaning Solution, S8377 Cleaning Met II Solution as follows:...
  • Page 223 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 7. Replacements Replacing solutions and gases, Continued To replace a solution container, do the following: Replacing solutions Step Action Remove the solution container by gripping its sides and pulling it off the connector. The Recording Fluid Replacements screen is displayed.
  • Page 224 7. Replacements ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Replacing solutions and gases, Continued Replacing gas Step Action cylinders (continued) Scan the barcode on a new gas cylinder. Place the gas cylinder valve into position on the socket of the regulator. To ease alignment, use the analyzer enclosure as a guide.

  • Page 225: Refilling The Autocheck Carousel

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 7. Replacements Refilling the AutoCheck carousel To refill the AutoCheck carousel, do the following: Refilling AutoCheck carousel Step Action Open the retractable cover or go to the Analyzer Status screen and press AutoCheck - More - Open Module.

  • Page 226: Automatic Auxiliary Programs

    7. Replacements ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Automatic auxiliary programs The following programs might be requested: Purpose Program... Is used... Rinse To remove traces of a sample, calibrating solution or a quality control solution from the liquid transport system. Cleaning To remove lipid deposits from the liquid transport system and the electrodes by using the Cleaning Solution.

  • Page 227: Decontamination And Protein Removal Programs

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 7. Replacements Decontamination and Protein Removal programs The Decontamination program disinfects the liquid transport system and items in Decontamina- direct contact with blood such as electrodes, pump tubing, etc. tion program CAUTION – Replacements before decontaminations Do not perform the Decontamination Program without first replacing the –...
  • Page 228 7. Replacements ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Decontamination and Protein Removal programs, Continued Protein Removal Step Action program (continued) Open the syringe inlet flap and place the syringe tip in the inlet. Press Start to start aspiration of the solution and the program to begin.

  • Page 229: Cleaning The Analyzer

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 7. Replacements Cleaning the analyzer Introduction The analyzer surfaces should always be kept clean of blood and/or other liquids. Immediately clean all surfaces if they become contaminated with blood or other liquids. CAUTION – Safety precautions...
  • Page 230 7. Replacements ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Cleaning the analyzer, Continued When cleaning the analyzer covers and outer case, use soapy water or a mild Cleaning the detergent. analyzer exterior Do not use abrasive cleansers or pads, ethanol-based substances or aggressive detergents for cleaning.

  • Page 231: List Of References

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 7. Replacements List of references 1. Protection of laboratory workers from occupationally acquired infections; Approved Guideline – Second edition. CLSI (former NCCLS) document M29-A2. Wayne, Pa: CLSI (former NCCLS), 2001. 7-25...
  • Page 232 7. Replacements ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 7-26...
  • Page 233 Disk Functions Overview This chapter describes the disk functions available on your analyzer. The Disk Introduction Functions programs are a data management tool for storing and retrieving data logs, analyzer setup configurations, and other data and system files. This chapter contains the following topics. Contents General information ..................

  • Page 234: Disk Functions

    To save the current setup of your analyzer. Load Setup To load a previously saved setup. Restore To restore all or only some Radiometer default settings. Default Setup To eject a CD from the CD-drive. Similar buttons will be on Eject CD the Source and Destination screens.
  • Page 235 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 8. Disk functions General information, Continued Definitions Setup data refers to information or files that configure the analyzer to operate according to settings entered through the Setup programs. All data refers to data contained in the analyzer's internal database, including but not limited to data logs, setup and system files.

  • Page 236: Creating A Wdc Report

    8. Disk functions ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Creating a WDC report Purpose This function allows you to make a Worldwide DATACHECK (WDC) file for reporting monthly quality control data. For information regarding Worldwide DATACHECK reporting, refer to the Worldwide DATACHECK Manual.
  • Page 237 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 8. Disk functions Creating a WDC report, Continued Storing a WDC Step Action report (continued) In the “File name box (the WDC Report screen), press the keyboard icon to type the file name. You can change the four characters “WDC_”.

  • Page 238: Backing Up All Data

    Restore All Data function. NOTICE: It is the user's responsibility to ensure that all valuable data is regularly backed up. During the warranty period of the ABL800 FLEX analyzers Radiometer accepts warranty responsibility for the original storage hardware and installed software only.
  • Page 239 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 8. Disk functions Backing up all data, Continued Creating a Step Action backup of all data (continued) On the Backup All Data screen press Start to continue. (Or press Back to cancel and return to the Ready screen.) The backup process begins.

  • Page 240: Restoring All Data

    8. Disk functions ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Restoring all data Purpose You can restore all data in case of loss or damage, provided the backup of all your data is available. NOTICES: • When restoring all data, any existing data will be overwritten by the data obtained from the backup files.

  • Page 241: Exporting Data Logs

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 8. Disk functions Exporting data logs Purpose You can export data from the data logs to a CD-RW, removable disk, network. The exported files are made in a form of a compressed "comma separated value (CSV)" file which can be read using a number of standard database and spreadsheet programs, e.g.
  • Page 242 8. Disk functions ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Exporting data logs, Continued Exporting data Step Action logs (continued) On the Export Data Logs screen press the drive icon. Activate the desired drive by touching it on the screen. Press Expand/Collapse to select the destination directory.

  • Page 243: Importing/Exporting Archives

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 8. Disk functions Importing/exporting archives Purpose This function allows you to do the following: 1. To export archived data logs onto any media. 2. To delete archived data logs. 3. To import externally archived data logs into the analyzer's archive directory from any location.
  • Page 244 8. Disk functions ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Importing/exporting archives, Continued Exporting an Step Action archive (continued) To export the highlighted archive, select the location by pressing the icon. Touch and highlight the desired location on the Source/Destination screen. To open a folder contained in a drive or within a folder, highlight the drive or folder, then press Expand/Collapse.

  • Page 245: Saving Setup

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 8. Disk functions Saving setup Purpose You can copy your analyzer's current setup configuration onto a CD-RW, removable drive, hard disk or network. It can be reloaded in the event the current setup is lost or damaged or the same setup configuration should be loaded on other analyzers without performing all the Setup programs.

  • Page 246: Loading/Restoring Setup

    Press the Back button to return to the Load Setup screen. Press Continue. The analyzer will shut down and then restart with reloaded setup configuration. Pressing Cancel will terminate loading the setup. Contents of See chapter 15: Radiometer settings in this manual. Setup settings 8-14...
  • Page 247 Data management Overview This chapter describes the functions of the Patient Results log, Patient Profile log, Introduction Quality Control log, Calibration log and Activity log. It also describes the archiving of data logs and the optional feature: RADIANCE browser. This chapter contains the following topics. Contents General information ..................

  • Page 248: Data Management

    9. Data management ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual General information Access to data To access Data Logs, press Menu - Data Logs. logs The following data logs are available: Description Patient Results Contains up to 2000 patient reports from which you can view...
  • Page 249 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 9. Data management General information, Continued Archived data To keep the database clean and responsive, data can be archived into respective logs archived data logs. If a need to examine the old archived data should arise, the archived data can be reloaded.

  • Page 250: Patient Results Log

    9. Data management ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Patient Results Log Purpose The Patient Results Log is a historical file of patient reports automatically saved in the Patient Results Log after a measurement. Each patient report contained in the log is listed as an individual record. The reports are listed chronologically, the latest report being at the top of the screen.
  • Page 251 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 9. Data management Patient Results Log, Continued Button functions The following functions are available by activating a button: Button Function Result Displays the highlighted patient report – see chapter 4: Sample measurements for the detailed information.
  • Page 252 9. Data management ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Patient Results Log, Continued Trend function To make a parameter trend for the selected patient reports, do the following: Step Action Set up search criteria as described under Filter function and apply them. The screen of the selected patient reports will be displayed.

  • Page 253: Patient Profiles Log

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 9. Data management Patient Profiles Log About a patient A patient profile is a record containing general information about a particular profile patient. It is created automatically whenever a new patient ID number is entered during measurement and recorded in the Patient Profiles log. Alternatively, a patient profile can be added to the log.
  • Page 254 9. Data management ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Patient Profiles Log, Continued Editing a patient To edit a patient profile, do the following: profile Step Action Highlight the patient profile and press Edit. Use a barcode reader to scan the patient data supported by the barcode (the "Enable General Barcode Support"...
  • Page 255 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 9. Data management Patient Profiles Log, Continued Adding a new To add a new patient profile, do the following: patient profile Step Action Press Add New to display the screen below. Use a barcode reader to scan the patient data supported by the barcode (the "Enable General Barcode Support"...
  • Page 256 9. Data management ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Patient Profiles Log, Continued Finding a To find a patient profile, do the following: patient profile Step Action Press Find on the screen. Using the arrow buttons, highlight the search criterion and enter the data using the screen keypad or keyboard.

  • Page 257: Quality Control Log

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 9. Data management Quality Control Log Purpose The Quality Control Log is a historical file of all quality control results automatically saved in the Quality Control Log after a measurement. Each quality control result is listed chronologically as an individual record.
  • Page 258 9. Data management ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Quality Control Log, Continued Viewing a result To view a result, do the following: Step Action Highlight the desired quality control result using scroll facilities. Press the Result button. For details – see Quality Control Result in chapter 5.
  • Page 259 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 9. Data management Quality Control Log, Continued Filter/trend Step Action function (continued) When all the criteria have been selected, press Apply to make the search. Press Trend to select the parameters. Select the desired parameter(s) by activating the check buttons (e.g.
  • Page 260 9. Data management ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Quality Control Log, Continued Viewing quality Month-to-date statistics are obtained from all measurements taken on the current control statistics lot of a control solution over the course of the month – see QC Statistics in Quality (continued) control setup in chapter 3 for information.
  • Page 261 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 9. Data management Quality Control Log, Continued Quality control To view the Quality Control Plot screen press Plot on the Quality Control Log plot screen. Parameter The following diagram shows the details of a typical plot.
  • Page 262 9. Data management ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Quality Control Log, Continued Quality control Use the following buttons to do the following: plot (continued) Next Param. Display the quality control plots for the requested parameter. Prev. Param. Next Slot Display plots of the next control solution slot.

  • Page 263: Calibration Log

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 9. Data management Calibration Log Purpose The Calibration Log is a historical file of calibrations automatically saved in the Calibration Log after a calibration. Each calibration report is listed as an individual record. The reports are listed chronologically, the latest report being at the top of the screen.
  • Page 264 9. Data management ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Calibration Log, Continued Viewing a To view a calibration result, do the following: calibration result Step Action Highlight the desired calibration. Press Result – see chapter 6 for details about calibration results. This function allows you to find a calibration or to select a number of calibrations.
  • Page 265 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 9. Data management Calibration Log, Continued Trend function This function allows you to make a parameter trend for the selected calibrations. To make a trend, do the following: Step Action Set up the search criteria as described above and apply them.

  • Page 266: Activity Log

    9. Data management ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Activity Log Purpose The Activity Log provides a historical record of all replacements, system messages and errors during operation. It also lists any operator messages and allows the entry of additional notes. Level The records are listed chronologically and can be displayed at user, manager or service level.
  • Page 267 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 9. Data management Activity Log, Continued Adding a Step Action message (continued) If Notes were not entered in Setup program User-defined Notes (cont.). To key in a note, press the keyboard touch-key to display the keyboard, type a message and press Enter to confirm and return to the...
  • Page 268 9. Data management ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Activity Log, Continued Filter function Step Action (continued) Use the arrow buttons to highlight the desired search criterion or criteria. NOTICE: If you filter the Activity Log for "Replacement" only and set the message level to Manager or Service, the "Activity Log"...

  • Page 269: Replacement Log

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 9. Data management Replacement Log Replacement The Replacement Log provides a historical record of replacements only. To get a list of all the replacements, do the following: Step Action Enter the Activity Log screen. Select the Manager or Service message level.

  • Page 270: Archived Data Logs

    9. Data management ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Archived data logs Purpose You can view the old patient reports, quality control results, calibration results and activities which have been archived automatically when maximum log size (2000 patient reports, 1500 quality control results, 1000 calibration results, and 5000 activity log entries) has been reached.
  • Page 271 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 9. Data management Archived data logs, Continued Selecting Step Action archive stored on the analyzer Press Select Archive to obtain it for viewing. (continued) Press, if desired, Filter to enter the search criteria and apply the filter.

  • Page 272: Radiance Browser (Optional)

    9. Data management ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual RADIANCE browser (optional) Purpose This option allows you to get in touch with the RADIANCE system in order to find information on patients, quality control, calibrations, from all analyzers connected to the RADIANCE network.
  • Page 273 Analyzer shutdown Overview This chapter describes the Standby mode, Temporary Shutdown, Long Term Introduction Shutdown programs and the Forced Standby mode. This chapter contains the following topics. Contents General information ..................10-2 Standby mode....................10-3 Full waste container ..................10-5 Temporary Sutdown..................

  • Page 274: Analyzer Shutdown

    10. Analyzer shutdown ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual General information Shutdown The following programs are available: programs • Standby • Temporary Shutdown • Long Term Shutdown. To access the programs, press Menu - Utilities. Then press the desired button to enter the program.

  • Page 275: Standby Mode

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 10. Analyzer shutdown Standby mode Purpose The Standby mode is used for the following: • to keep the analyzer ready for measurements (the electrodes conditioned and solutions thermostatted) during short-term time periods such as weekends or holidays.
  • Page 276 10. Analyzer shutdown ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Standby mode, Continued Exiting Standby The analyzer automatically exits the Standby mode on the selected day and time. Press Exit Standby to exit standby before the scheduled date/time. If the Exit Standby button is not shown, you have to logon to the analyzer as a user with permission to exit standby.

  • Page 277: Full Waste Container

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 10. Analyzer shutdown Full waste container Forced Standby When the waste container gets critically full, the analyzer enters the Forced Standby mode. To return the analyzer to the Ready mode, do the following: Step Action Replace the waste container.

  • Page 278: Temporary Shutdown

    10. Analyzer shutdown ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Temporary Shutdown Purpose This program prepares the analyzer software for switching off power, and is used for temporary (short-term) shutdown of the analyzer. This program differs from the Long Term Shutdown used for a long-term storage of an analyzer that requires removal of system components.

  • Page 279: Temporary Sutdown

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 10. Analyzer shutdown Temporary Shutdown, Continued Restarting the Start Is performed if... analyzer (continued) Cold The thermostatting temperature is outside predefined limits. It lasts approximately 25 minutes and includes: • Loading of software • Inlet calibration (not shown in status) •...

  • Page 280: Long Term Shutdown

    10. Analyzer shutdown ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Long Term Shutdown Purpose This program gives the procedure for emptying the analyzer of solutions before transport or storage for an extended period of time. The Shutdown procedure takes approximately 15 minutes. Before...

  • Page 281: Long Term Sutdown

    • Remove paper from printer, and network and power cables from the back of the unit. Shutdown is now complete. Radiometer recommends to place the analyzer on a trolley in its normal position, Storing the and protect it from dust using a plastic cover.
  • Page 282 10. Analyzer shutdown ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 10-10...

  • Page 283: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Overview Introduction This chapter describes Hold causes and standard troubleshooting procedures. This chapter contains the following topics. Contents General information ..................11-2 Forced Hold causes ..................11-5 Analyzer messages ................... 11-7 Fluid transport troubleshooting procedure ............11-74 Inlet probe troubleshooting procedure ............. 11-75 Inlet troubleshooting procedure ...............

  • Page 284: General Information

    11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual General information Analyzer action Depending on the severity of the error the analyzer will do one of the following: in case of error • continue its activity, but mark relevant parameter results with a “?”...
  • Page 285 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting General information, Continued Operator Step Action actions in case of error Press Troubleshoot for error description and operator action. (continued) Is placed in the top right corner of the screen so that you can continue troubleshooting.
  • Page 286 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual General information, Continued Logging system All system messages are automatically recorded in the Activity Log at the time of messages their occurrence. The items in the Activity Log are listed in chronological order and form a permanent record for the user of all system messages that have taken place.

  • Page 287: Forced Hold Causes

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Forced Hold causes Forced Hold mode suspends all the wet section activities in case certain analyzer Purpose conditions occur. Until the condition has been corrected the analyzer cannot be restarted. The causes for the Forced Hold mode are as follows:...
  • Page 288 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Forced Hold causes, Continued Inlet calibration Step Action error (continued) Check the condition of the inlet probe. If it appears bent or damaged, replace it. Mount all components, then restart the analyzer by pressing Restart.
  • Page 289 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages Messages at The following messages will be seen at the manager levels. The messages are manager level listed in numerical order. Operator actions are listed in order of priority. Perform the first action in the list; if unsuccessful, try the next action, etc.
  • Page 290 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Measured Measured parameter - Verify procedure and QC value value is above the repeat measurement. above the control range. - Refer to Quality Control...
  • Page 291 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) - Check that the remote LIS/HIS: The communication system is running, correctly Failed to hardware was busy or configured and responding. open...
  • Page 292 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) No action required. The LIS/HIS: The connection was message is informative. Connection successfully established established. - Check protocol LIS/HIS: An error occurred configurations.
  • Page 293 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level Westgard The difference between - Verify procedure and (continued) Rule (R.4s) two consecutive repeat measurement. violation measurements exceeds - Check Replacement 4 SD. This may...
  • Page 294 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Calibration An error registered on Check the Calibration error(s) one or more Status for errors in latest present parameters during the calibration results for the last calibration.
  • Page 295 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level Inlet Inlet probe was not Perform the Inlet (continued) positioning positioned properly Troubleshooting Procedure error within required time Removal condition: frame. Successful inlet calibration.
  • Page 296 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Warning: FSHb detected in the No action required. range of 1-10 %. For information only. detected SHb too Detected FSHb is Repeat the measurement.
  • Page 297 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) No leading Air segment in front of - Check inlet for air segment sample is too small or obstructions and clean as...
  • Page 298 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) El/Met not El/Met module did not - Check the solution filled within fill properly with containers. Replace as time frame calibration solution.
  • Page 299 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Calibration The Drift 1 value - Check for and remedy Drift 1 out exceeds the user- any System Messages. of range defined tolerance.
  • Page 300 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Calibration An electrode response - Check for and remedy unstable. fault occurred during any System Messages. (response calibration. - Perform any pending...
  • Page 301 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Interference Interference was Check the patient record during detected during for medication containing measure- measurement. possible interfering ment substances. Inhomoge- Lower liquid sensor at...
  • Page 302 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) No sample The sample did not fill - Check the sample for in Oxi the oximetry module clots. liquid properly. - Ensure sample volume...
  • Page 303 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) 481-482 Conditioning Indicates a fluid error transport problem of pH/BG module during Flush. Today is last After the current day, Print the QC statistics if a...
  • Page 304 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Sample too The Oxi module - Check the sample for early in Oxi detected liquid clots. liquid prematurely during - Repeat measurement.
  • Page 305 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Met II upper The Met II module was liquid not filled properly sensor did during Cleaning - Check the Cleaning not detect program.
  • Page 306 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Temperatu- The temperature was Ensure ambient re error outside the required temperature is between 15 and 32 °C. range during measurement or - If the analyzer has calibration.
  • Page 307 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) pH/BG The pH/BG module - Perform Pump pump error pump failed to troubleshooting procedure. calibrate. Previous - Contact Radiometer calibration is used until service representative.
  • Page 308 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) No Cal 1 No Cal 1 Solution was Check the Cal 1 solution Solution detected by the Oxi for sufficient volume. detected by module during Startup.
  • Page 309 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Oximetry A hardware problem - Perform a 2-point hardware exists in the OXI calibration. problem. module. Parameter can - Contact Radiometer Possible to be measured.
  • Page 310 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Measured The parameter value is - Verify procedure and QC value above the upper limit repeat the measurement. higher than of the user-defined...
  • Page 311 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Cal expired Too long time passed Perform 1- or 2-point since the last successful calibration. Cal expired calibration of the Removal condition: (pH) parameter.
  • Page 312 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Waste Waste container is Replace waste container. container filled to near-maximum Removal condition: Empty full capacity. Unless Waste container installed. replaced soon, the...
  • Page 313 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) OXI module was not - Check Cleaning solution Cleaning filled correctly with level in the container. Solution Cleaning Solution. Replace as necessary.
  • Page 314 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) ABL/DMS The analyzer was No action required. PC restarted restarted from power For information only. off. Missing The El/Met module - Check pump tubing in...
  • Page 315 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Sample in El/Met module was not - Ensure sample is free of El/Met filled correctly during clots. upper liquid sample aspiration. - Repeat measurement.
  • Page 316 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Leak A leak was detected. - Remove the analyzer detected The analyzer entered covers and inspect the fluid HOLD mode. transport system for leaks.
  • Page 317 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Analyzing An option in the Contact Radiometer service Unit service service setup was representative. setup non- changed from default Removal condition: default setting.
  • Page 318 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) pH/BG The pH/BG module is - Shut down the analyzer module not not responding due to using the Temporary active internal communication Shutdown function, then problem.
  • Page 319 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) ctHb/ceHb ctHb < 1 mmol/L or Informative message. No too low for ceHb < 0.75 mmol/L. If analyzer error detected. ctHb is too low FHHb,...
  • Page 320 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) ABL discon- The analyzer was No action required. nected from disconnected from RADIANCE RADIANCE. ABL<> Communication error Contact Radiometer service RADIANCE between the analyzer representative.
  • Page 321 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) AutoCheck The scheduled QC No action required. measurement was not measure- accepted; the ment is measurement was repeated repeated twice as twice...
  • Page 322 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) FHbF Composition of blood Informative message. No measure- sample makes FHbF analyzer error was ment not measurement too detected. possible inaccurate, but OXI parameters are corrected for HbF.
  • Page 323 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) AutoCheck AutoCheck ampoule Refill AutoCheck carousel carousel stock is low. when convenient. will need Removal condition: refilling AutoCheck refilled. soon Insufficient Air bubbles were...
  • Page 324 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) No Cal 1 pH/BG module was not - Check Cal 1 solution Solution filled correctly with Cal level. Replace container as detected by 1 Solution during necessary.
  • Page 325 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) DMS not Data management - Wait a few minutes for connected to system establishes the connection to establish. Analyzing connection to the - Restart the analyzer.
  • Page 326 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Cal 1 Cal 1 Solution level is Replace container as solution low below the defined required. warning warning level. Removal condition: Solution level above warning level.
  • Page 327 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) AutoCheck The QC temperature - Ensure the ambient temperature was outside the range temperature is between 15 out of valid for the and 32 degrees Celsius.
  • Page 328 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) ABL not The analyzer has been Contact RADIANCE /IT connected to refused connection to engineer or Radiometer RADIANCE RADIANCE because service representative.
  • Page 329 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Remote An operator, remotely No action required. operator logged on via NetOp, logged off has logged off or has with user been logged off by a local operator.
  • Page 330 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) RADI- The output queue was Informative message. No ANCE cleared in RADIANCE action required. output Connection Setup. queue cleared Automatic Automatic backup Informative message.
  • Page 331 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Adaptive Due to insufficient or If missing parameters are measuring inhomogeneous needed, repeat the mode sample, the analyzer measurement with applied has automatically...
  • Page 332 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Met II pump The Met II module - Perform the Pump asymmetry pump failed to calibrate troubleshooting procedure. error pump asymmetry. The...
  • Page 333 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Adaptive Due to insufficient or - If missing parameters are measuring inhomogeneous needed, repeat the mode appli- sample, the analyzer measurement with...
  • Page 334 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) 810-827 Parameter Parameter has been Await corrective actions 829, 830 locked (pH, locked by a initiated by the , pO RADIANCE operator, RADIANCE operator.
  • Page 335 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) pH-only To counteract None. sample insufficient or handling inhomogeneous adapted to sample, the analyzer 35uL range has automatically adjusted the sample pH-only...
  • Page 336 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Adaptive sample handling applied (decay to pH/Oxi without Bil) Adaptive sample handling applied (decay to pH/Oxi) Due to insufficient or If missing parameters are...
  • Page 337 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) FLEXQ A problem was The message is informative positioning detected during and intended for service warning positioning of the use only sampler tray...
  • Page 338 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) No Rinse The analyzer was not Check level in Rinse solution able to retrieve Rinse Solution bottle. Replace during solution during bottle as necessary.
  • Page 339 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Sampler It was not possible to Contact your service tray position one or more engineer to perform the adjustment samplers directly below...
  • Page 340 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Error During pump measuring calibration, Inlet's liquid measurement of - Check Rinse Solution for sensor to internal volume part sufficient volume. Replace Oxi's liquid failed.
  • Page 341 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Adaptive measuring mode applied (pH/BG/ Due to insufficient or If missing parameters are Met/Oxi inhomogeneous needed, repeat the [2]) sample, the analyzer...
  • Page 342 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Adaptive Due to insufficient or If missing parameters are measuring inhomogeneous needed, repeat the mode sample, the analyzer measurement with applied has automatically...
  • Page 343 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) 920-922 Module not Module did not fill - Check the solution filled within properly with cleaning containers for adequate time limit in solution.
  • Page 344 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Inlet's liquid During pump - Check Rinse Solution for sensor to calibration, sufficient volume. Replace Oxi's liquid measurement of as necessary. sensor...
  • Page 345 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) No sample The sample did not fill - Check the sample for in Met II's Met II module clots. lower liquid properly. The activity...
  • Page 346 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Cleaning The additive used in Replace the solution before Solution - the Cleaning Solution the lifetime is actually Crea will to measure the High exceeded.
  • Page 347 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Perform a 2-point Cal expired Too long time passed calibration. (Crea) since the last successful calibration of the Removal condition: Cal expired parameter.
  • Page 348 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Creatine is Creatine is below the - Check for and remedy below the reportable range. other errors related to the reportable result, system messages or...
  • Page 349 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Measured The parameter value is - Verify procedure and QC value below the lower limit repeat the measurement. lower than of the user-defined...
  • Page 350 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Crea During a 2-point - Check that the Crea A Calibration calibration, the Crea A and Crea B electrodes are Check electrode detects too placed in the correct failed.
  • Page 351 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Total The total concentration - Check for and remedy concentration of Crea + Creatine is other errors related to the outside above the measuring...
  • Page 352 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Replace the solution before Cleaning – The Cleaning additive the lifetime is actually Additive will expire soon. exceeded. will expire soon - Check for and remedy...

  • Page 353: Sampling

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) Check level in Cleaning No Cleaning The analyzer was solution bottle. Replace solution unable to retrieve bottle as necessary. Cleaning solution during calibration or...

  • Page 354: Analyzer Messages

    11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer messages, C ontinued Messages at manager level Operator action Message Interpretation ( continued) 1012 Error writing to QA Portal configuration file 1013 Volume Calibration Failed (Wet Section internal Volume Measure- ment) 1014 Volume...
  • Page 355 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Analyzer messages, Continued Messages at Message Interpretation Operator action manager level (continued) 1018 Volume measure- ment below limit: El/Met module to Oxi's LS 1019 Volume measure- ment below limit: Met II module to Oxi's LS...

  • Page 356: Fluid Transport Troubleshooting Procedure

    11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Fluid transport troubleshooting procedure Using the The actions are listed in order of priority. It is recommended to perform a step in troubleshooting the procedure below and verify whether or not the error has been remedied. If the procedure error persists, proceed to the next step of the procedure.

  • Page 357: Inlet Probe Troubleshooting Procedure

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Inlet probe troubleshooting procedure Causes of error The following conditions are the causes of error: Condition Explanation Inlet positioning error This condition occurs when the inlet probe cannot obtain the proper position within a defined time limit.

  • Page 358: Inlet Troubleshooting Procedure

    11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Inlet troubleshooting procedure Indication of The following conditions may indicate an obstruction somewhere in the inlet obstructions in system. the inlet • No sample flow through the fluid transport system. • Solution dripping from the inlet.

  • Page 359: Leak Troubleshooting Procedure

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Leak troubleshooting procedure Leak error This condition occurs when a leak detection program has failed, possibly indicating a leak in the fluid transport system. To correct the error, do the following: Procedure Step Action Remove the analyzer covers and inspect the fluid transport system for poor tube connections or worn tubes.

  • Page 360: Electrode Troubleshooting Procedures

    11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Electrode troubleshooting procedures Using the The actions are listed in order of priority. It is recommended to perform each procedures action and verify whether or not the error has been remedied. If not, proceed to the next step.
  • Page 361 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Electrode troubleshooting procedures, Continued cGlu and cLac To troubleshoot the cGlu and cLac electrodes, do the following: troubleshooting procedure Step Action Remove the electrode and check the measuring chamber for clots; clean the measuring chamber with a cotton stick moistened with distilled water.

  • Page 362: Pump Troubleshooting Procedure

    11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Pump troubleshooting procedure Procedure To troubleshoot pumps, do the following: Step Action Check the Rinse Solution container for sufficient volume and proper mounting. Replace as required. Inspect the pump tube(s) for leaks, wear and proper seating.

  • Page 363: Fluid Transport System Description

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Fluid transport system description Diagram of fluid The description of the fluid transport system and a detailed explanation of the rinse transport system process aim to help troubleshooting. The fluid transport system of the analyzer is shown below.
  • Page 364 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Fluid transport system description, Continued Description of The function of the fluidic module is to transport solutions from the containers to the fluidic the measuring modules, and to transport samples from the inlet and measuring module modules to the waste container.
  • Page 365 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11. Troubleshooting Fluid transport system description, Continued Rinse process Stage Description (continued) The measuring modules are filled with rinse solution flowing through the measuring chambers from the bottom up. The pH/BG module is filled with gas containing CO .
  • Page 366 11. Troubleshooting ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 11-84...

  • Page 367: 12. Sampling

    12. Sampling Overview This chapter provides guidelines and recommendations for blood, pleura and Introduction expired air sample collection prior to analysis, i.e. the preanalytical phase, in order to avoid errors and obtain the most accurate results. For more comprehensive information regarding blood sampling, see the references at the end of this chapter.

  • Page 368: Causes Of Errors In Preanalytical Phase

    12. Sampling ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Causes of errors in preanalytical phase Blood sampling should be performed by authorized personnel only. Always handle blood and the collection devices with care. Avoid direct contact with the sample by using certified rubber gloves. Sterile techniques are required at all times to avoid WARNING –...
  • Page 369 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 12. Sampling Causes of errors in preanalytical phase, Continued Causes of error Cause of error Major affected Preventative measures (continued) parameters Dilution from liquid Electrolytes and Use preheparinized devices with – heparin metabolites, cHCO dry heparin.
  • Page 370 Causes of errors in preanalytical phase, Continued To avoid introduction of clotted blood samples into the analyzer which may give Selection of inaccurate measurement results and cause analyzer damage, Radiometer anticoagulant recommends the following: • Exclusive use of preheparinized sampling devices •...

  • Page 371: Preparation Prior To Arterial/Venous Sampling

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 12. Sampling Preparation prior to arterial/venous sampling Sample types The recommendations and considerations for the sample type are as follows: Sample type Recommendations and considerations Arterial The most preferred and recommended type of blood for pH/blood gas analysis.
  • Page 372 12. Sampling ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Preparation prior to arterial/venous sampling, Continued Arterial The following are guidelines for sampling by arterial puncture: sampling guidelines Sampling method Guidelines • Be careful not to mix venous blood with the arterial Puncture sample. This can occur if a vein is punctured before locating the artery.

  • Page 373: Preparation Prior To Capillary Sampling

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 12. Sampling Preparation prior to capillary sampling Capillary The following are recommended capillary sampling sites: sampling sites • Earlobe • Fetal scalp • Finger tip • Heel* • Big toe* * The heel and big toe should not be used on patients older than six months.

  • Page 374: Sampling Devices

    12. Sampling ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Sampling devices Radiometer has an assortment of specialized blood gas sampling devices. The Introduction PICO product line is used for puncture and A-line sampling, and CLINITUBES product line are used for capillary sampling. For ordering information on sampling devices, see chapter 14: Ordering Information or contact your local distributor of Radiometer products.

  • Page 375: Storage And Preparation Prior To Analysis

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 12. Sampling Storage and preparation prior to analysis Storage recom- Radiometer recommends the following for samples obtained in plastic and glass mendation syringes: Material Storage recommendation • Storage should be avoided whenever possible or, at Plastic syringe least, kept to a minimum •...

  • Page 376: Specifications

    • Thoroughly mix the sample with heparin using a mixing wire and magnet. In order to perform in accordance with the analyzer performance specifications, Capillary blood sample Radiometer highly recommends to follow the recommendations below. measurements • When performing capillary blood sample Capillary blood sample...
  • Page 377 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 12. Sampling Storage and preparation prior to analysis, Continued Capillary blood • Capillary blood sample When performing capillary blood sample sample measurements on fetal measurements on fetal scalp blood, insert the measurements scalp blood: mixing wire into the capillary tube after the sample (continued) has been collected.

  • Page 378: Sampling Procedures

    Sampling procedures NOTICE: This section describes non-Radiometer sampling devices. For information on use and handling Radiometer sampling devices, please refer to the inserts supplied with the sampling devices. Prepare the following together with a standard syringe (dead space 2-6 %):...
  • Page 379 To collect a pleural liquid sample, do the following: sampling Step Action Collect the sample directly from the patient or from a drain. NOTICE: Radiometer recommends always to use heparinized samplers for pleural liquids to avoid introducing clots in the analyzer. Continued on next page 12-13...
  • Page 380 12. Sampling ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Sampling procedures, Continued Expired air To collect an expired air sample, do the following: sampling Step Action Collect the patient's expired air in the Douglas bag. Connect a syringe (minimum 20 mL, with a rubber cap) to the bag.

  • Page 381: References

    This section lists the references applicable to blood sampling and blood gas references analysis associated with this chapter. Avoid Errors in arterial blood sampling. Copenhagen: Radiometer Medical A/S, 1992. Code 919-467. Biswas CK, Ramos JM, Agroyannis B, Kerr DNS. Blood gas analysis: effect of air bubbles in the syringe and delay estimation.
  • Page 382 Christiansen TF. Heparin and blood sampling for pH, blood gases and direct potentiometric electrolyte analysis. Radiometer Publication AS96. Copenhagen: Radiometer Medical A/S, 1986. The blood gas handbook. Copenhagen: Radiometer Medical ApS, 2004. Code 989-318 Bower LK, Barnhart SL, Betit P, Hendon B, Masi-Lynch J, Wilson BG.

  • Page 383: Specifications

    Specifications Overview Introduction This chapter lists specifications for the ABL800 FLEX analyzers. Contents This chapter contains the following topics. Measured parameters ..................13-2 Input parameters....................13-5 Derived parameters ..................13-6 Sample handling....................13-8 Calibration and maintenance programs............13-11 Analyzer requirements ..................13-13 Analyzer specifications ..................

  • Page 384: Measured Parameters

    13. Specifications ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Measured parameters The measuring range for a parameter is the range within which the analyzer is Definitions physically capable of measuring. The measuring range corresponds to the "range of indication" as defined in the "International vocabulary of basic and general terms in metrology"...
  • Page 385 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 13. Specifications Measured parameters, Continued Blood Parameter Unit Measuring range Test range (continued) FHbF 0.0-100.0* 0-80 fraction 0.00-1.000* 0.0-0.8 mmol/L; meq/L 0.5-25.0 mmol/L; meq/L 7-350 120-180 mmol/L 0.20-9.99 0.51-2.2 meq/L 0.40-19.98 1.0-4.4 mg/dL 0.80-40.04 2.0-8.8 –...
  • Page 386 Unit Measuring Range Test range pH scale 6.300-8.000 7.0-7.5* * If the measured values obtained lie outside the test range, Radiometer advises you to repeat the measurement by means of another method. Expired air Parameter Unit Measuring Range Test range mmHg 5.0-250...

  • Page 387: Input Parameters

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 13. Specifications Input parameters All the input parameters available on the ABL800 FLEX analyzers, independent of List of configuration, are listed below. parameters Symbol Parameter Unit Input range Defaults Patient temperature 15.0-45.0 59.0-113.0 98.6 QUALICHECK+/AutoCheck+ 18.0-32.0 ampoule temperature 64.4-89.6...

  • Page 388: Derived Parameters

    13. Specifications ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Derived parameters All derived parameters of the ABL800 FLEX analyzers are listed below. List of parameters Symbol Input parameter required (if not determined by analyzer) pH(T) – cHCO cBase(B) ctHb cBase(B,ox) ctHb cBase(Ecf) cBase(Ecf,ox) –...
  • Page 389 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 13. Specifications Derived parameters, Continued List of Symbol Input parameter required parameters (if not determined by analyzer) (continued) ctHb, p50(st) (x,T) ctHb, p50(st), T ctHb (a-v – ) ctHb ctHb ctHb, p50(st) · · · ·...

  • Page 390: Sample Handling

    13. Specifications ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Sample handling ABL837/27/17 Mode Sample Measuring Cycle time Samples volume time (sec)* (sec) per hour 250 L Syringe – S250 Other fluids – S250 Ampoule - QC 85 L Syringe – S85 pH + BG + 125 L...
  • Page 391 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 13. Specifications Sample handling, Continued ABL835/25/15 Mode Sample Measuring Cycle time Samples (continued) volume time (sec)* (sec) per hour 85 L Syringe – S85 55 L Capillary – C55 35 L Capillary – C35 Met 35 L Capillary –...
  • Page 392 13. Specifications ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Sample handling, Continued ABL805 Mode Sample Measuring Cycle time Samples volume time (sec)* (sec) per hour 165 L Syringe – S165 Other fluids – S165 Ampoule - QC 165 L Capillary – FLEXMODE Other fluids – FLEXMODE (no message) 30-40 L...

  • Page 393: Calibration And Maintenance Programs

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 13. Specifications Calibration and maintenance programs Calibrations Calibr Adjustable Duration, min ation type frequency ABL837/27/17 ABL835/ 25/15 ABL830/20/10 ABL805 (hours) Cal 1 ½, 1, 2, 4 4¾ 3¾ 4¾ Cal 2 1, 2, 4, 8 9½...

  • Page 394: Calibration And Maintenance Programs

    13. Specifications ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Calibration and maintenance programs, Continued Auxiliary Program Started… Duration, min programs (continued) ABL837/27/ ABL835/25 ABL830/20 ABL805 Pump Called by 4¾ 3½ Calibration operator Rinse After each 1½ 80 sec 80 sec 80 sec measurement,...

  • Page 395: Analyzer Requirements

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 13. Specifications Analyzer requirements Rated voltage: 100-240 V; 50/60 Hz; 270 VA. Analyzer Power Maximum voltage fluctuations:  10 %. requirements Leakage current measured at 230 V and 50 Hz: Normal condition (ground connected): < 0.005 mA Single fault condition (ground <...

  • Page 396: Analyzer Specifications

    13. Specifications ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer specifications Specifications Solid state, 37.0  0.15 C Thermostatting Spectrophometer Wavelength range: 478-672 nm Hemolyzation: at approximately 30 kHz Hemolyzer cuvette light path: approximately 0.01 cm External serial 1 x RS-232 (9-pin) connector.
  • Page 397 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 13. Specifications Analyzer specifications, Continued Number of ampoules in the carousel 0 to 20 AutoCheck module Positioning of ampoules in the carousel Random specifications Lot change 2 Lots of the same level at the same time possible Ampoule volume, liquid 0.7 mL...

  • Page 398: Approvals And Patents

    13. Specifications ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Approvals and patents The equipment complies with the following standards: Approvals  UL 61010-1: Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use; Part 1: General Requirements  IEC 61010-2-81: Electrical Equipment for Laboratory Use; Particular...

  • Page 399: 14. Ordering Information

    14. Ordering information Overview Introduction This chapter lists accessories used for the analyzer. Contents This chapter contains the following topics. Analyzer accessories ..................14-2 Quality control ....................14-5 Sampling devices ..................... 14-7...

  • Page 400: Analyzer Accessories

    14. Ordering information ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Analyzer accessories The following accessories are available on order for the ABL800 FLEX analyzer Introduction depending on analyzer configuration. Electrodes Item Code No. Type Reference Electrode 945-603 E1001 pH Electrode 945-614 E777 Electrode...
  • Page 401 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 14. Ordering information Analyzer accessories, Continued ABL835/830/825/820/815/810/810 BG only/805: Solutions Item Code No. Type Waste Container 600 mL 905-802 D513 ctHb Calibration Solution (4 ampoules) 944-021 S7770 Cleaning Solution 175 mL 944-126 S8375 Calibration Solution 1 200 mL...
  • Page 402 Pump Tube for electrode modules 842-328 Waste Pump Tube, yellow (2 pcs.) 842-326 Pump Tube for solutions 842-327 Fan Filter 924-073 Clot Catcher for the ABL800 FLEX analyzer, 250 906-020 units Documentation Item Code No. Type Communication Protocol Specifications, English 989-329 ABL800 FLEX Operator’s manual, US...

  • Page 403: Quality Control

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 14. Ordering information Quality control Item Code No. Type Quality control accessories Ampoule Opener 920-712 QC Adapter 924-036 H700 Item Code No. Type Automatic quality control Carousel 887-865 accessories Ampoule Holder 924-185 H705 QUALICHECK3+ The QUALICHECK3+ quality control system contains the following solutions:...
  • Page 404 14. Ordering information ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Quality control, Continued AutoCheck5+ The AutoCheck5+ quality control system contains the following solutions: Type Description Code S7735 Level 1 – RED 944-074 S7745 Level 2 – YELLOW 944-075 S7755 Level 3 – BLUE...

  • Page 405: Sampling Devices

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 14. Ordering information Sampling devices Arterial blood The following sampling devices are available: gas samplers Item Code no. Type PICO50, 2 mL aspirator (100 units) 956-552 PICO50 PICO70 w/o needle (100 units) 956-518 PICO70 PICO70 w/o needle (w/o needle cube) (100 units)
  • Page 406 942-898 D957P-70- including mixing wire and capillary caps 70x1 (1×250 units) Sampling The following sampling devices are available on order for the ABL800 FLEX devices for analyzers with FLEXQ module: FLEXQ Item Code No. * safePICO Self-fill without needle with safeTIPCAP, 0.7-1.5 mL...
  • Page 407 Radiometer settings Overview Introduction This chapter describes Radiometer settings, contents of various Ini files and calibration verification procedure. This chapter contains the following topics. Contents Radiometer default settings................15-2 Contents of setup settings................. 15-15 Calibration verification ..................15-18 Interfacing facilities ..................15-20...

  • Page 408: Radiometer Settings

    Press Menu - Utilities - Disk Functions - Restore Default Setup: default setup screen  You can select the parts of the Setup to be set back to Radiometer defaults. Default settings for General Security are as follows: Analyzer Security...
  • Page 409 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 15. Radiometer settings Radiometer default settings, Continued Default settings for Access Profiles are as follows: User Supervisor Manager Service techn. Guest Custom 1 Custom 2 Custom 3 Remote operator A = Perform measurement F = Edit data in logs...
  • Page 410 15. Radiometer settings ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Radiometer default settings, Continued Analysis Setup The following default measuring modes are available: defaults Analyzer Modes Default button Syringe – S250 L; Syringe – S85 µL; ABL837/27 Syringe Syringe – Pleura pH Ampoule – QC; Expired air Capillary –...
  • Page 411 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 15. Radiometer settings Radiometer default settings, Continued  Available layouts: -R- Default (Default) Analysis Setup defaults  GFR not activated by default. (continued)  Patient ID layout settings included in the -R- Default Layout: - Patient ID...
  • Page 412 15. Radiometer settings ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Radiometer default settings, Continued Analysis Setup Temperature Corrected Values defaults pH(T) (continued) < New Group > Oxygen Status < New Line > Acid Base Status cBase(Ecf)  Default settings for Drift tolerances are as follows:...
  • Page 413 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 15. Radiometer settings Radiometer default settings, Continued Calibration Default settings for Calibration Schedule are as follows: Setup defaults (continued) Activity Default setting 2 Point Cal 8 hours 1 Point Cal 4 hours 1 Point pH/BG calibration...
  • Page 414 15. Radiometer settings ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Radiometer default settings, Continued Replacement The default settings for Replacements are as follows: Setup defaults Item Default setting Electrode Membrane Never Electrode Membrane Never K Electrode Membrane Never Na Electrode Membrane Never Ca Electrode Membrane...
  • Page 415 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 15. Radiometer settings Radiometer default settings, Continued Replacement Solution warning settings are 25 %. Setup defaults (continued) Reagents Expiration warning setting: 24 hours. User Activities settings are blank. AutoCheck Warning: No. General Setup The default settings for Parameter Setup are as follows:...
  • Page 416 15. Radiometer settings ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Radiometer default settings, Continued General Setup Default settings for Units are as follows: defaults Parameter Unit (continued) Pressures mmHg mol/L cCrea mol/L ctBil ctHb g/dL Oximetry fractions Saturation Gas fractions  Sensitivity pH/cK...
  • Page 417 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 15. Radiometer settings Radiometer default settings, Continued General Setup Default settings for User-defined Patient Data Items are as follows: defaults (continued) Name Type Unit Decimals Spontaneous RR Numerical b/min Set RR Numerical b/min Numerical Numerical Peak Flow...
  • Page 418 15. Radiometer settings ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Radiometer default settings, Continued General Setup Default settings for Corrective Actions are as follows: defaults Event Default setting Traffic light (continued) Calibration error(s) present “? on specific parameters” Yellow Calibration schedule reminder(s) No setting...
  • Page 419 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 15. Radiometer settings Radiometer default settings, Continued General Setup Default settings for Printer Setup are as follows: defaults Item Default setting (continued) Installed printers Internal Printer (added printers are not deleted) Select printer dialogue Default settings for Automatic Backup are as follows:...
  • Page 420 15. Radiometer settings ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Radiometer default settings, Continued Setups without The following setups have no Radiometer settings: Radiometer  Environment setup settings  time and date setup  analyzer identification setup 15-14...

  • Page 421: Contents Of Setup Settings

     Parameters  General  Schedules, etc. You can restore the Radiometer Default Setup or a setup you have customized (Customer Setup) and saved. Selecting or deselecting items in the setup – see Loading/restoring Setup in chapter 8. Each setup group of settings is described in this section.
  • Page 422 15. Radiometer settings ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Contents of setup settings, Continued The following settings (i.e. screens and their data) will be restored in the General General group: Item Setup (screens)  Corrective Actions Analyzer Setup  Acoustic Signals  Low Level Warning ...
  • Page 423 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 15. Radiometer settings Contents of setup settings, Continued General Item Setup (screens) (continued)  Patient Report Setup Layouts  Patient ID Layout  Patient Result Layout  User-defined Data Items  The width of the following column setups: Patient Results Log;...

  • Page 424: Calibration Verification

    Action Make a new report layout called, e.g. "Cal. Verification", based on the Radiometer default layout – see Patient Report Setup in chapter 3. Press Patient ID layout and deselect all items except for the Patient ID and Sample type. Set default sample type to Cal. Verification.
  • Page 425 ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 15. Radiometer settings Calibration verification, Continued Preparatory Step Action steps (continued) Condition calibration verification kit – see Preparing a control solution in chapter 5 of this manual. Place the ampoule in the ampoule opener and break off the ampoule neck.

  • Page 426: Interfacing Facilities

    15. Radiometer settings ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual Interfacing facilities Connecting a A mouse connected to the analyzer may be used to activate all the analyzer’s mouse screen functions instead of touching the screen. This mouse facility is first and foremost intended for service technicians and not for the daily use of the analyzer.
  • Page 427  POCT1-A For further information refer to the Communication Protocol Specifications for Radiometer Products (code 989-329). Radiometer recommends that a qualified service technician carries out connection of the analyzer to a network. External An external barcode reader can be connected and used side by side with the built- barcode reader in barcode reader –...
  • Page 428 15. Radiometer settings ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 15-22...

  • Page 429: Index

    ABL800 FLEX Operator’s Manual Index Index 1- or 2-point calibration results..................6-8 Access to analyzer menu....................2-27 Access to data logs......................9-2 Accessing setup programs....................3-3 Acid-base chart ........................ 4-23 Acoustic signal setup ....................... 3-65 Activity log ........................9-20 Adding a message......................9-20 Filter function ......................
  • Page 430 Index ABL800 FLEX Operator’s Manual Before measurement on AutoCheck control solution ............5-5 Before measurement on QUALICHECK+ control solution ..........5-4 Before using the FLEXQ ....................4-7 Calculation of FShunt and ctO ) ................4-25 Calibration Filter function ......................9-18 Trend function ......................
  • Page 431 ABL800 FLEX Operator’s Manual Index Disk handling rules ......................8-3 Editing a layout........................ 3-27 Editing a patient profile ..................... 9-8 Editing a user activity ...................... 3-51 Editing patient ID layout....................3-28 Editing patient result layout ..................... 3-30 Editing sample registration ....................4-11 Electrode troubleshooting procedures................
  • Page 432 Index ABL800 FLEX Operator’s Manual Inlet troubleshooting procedure ..................11-76 Installation ......................... 3-2 Intended use ........................1-2 Interfacing facilities ....................... 15-20 Interrupted calibrations ...................... 6-5 Interrupting a measurement ....................4-7 Introducing a blood sample....................4-12 Introducing a pleura sample..................... 4-15 Known interfering substances....................
  • Page 433 ABL800 FLEX Operator’s Manual Index Patient reports setup......................3-26 Patient result ........................4-21 Patient result approval ..................... 4-22 Patient result audit trail ....................4-24 Patient result messages ....................4-26 Patient results log....................... 9-4 Patient trend function......................9-6 and pO troubleshooting procedure..............11-78 Pending calibrations......................
  • Page 434 Index ABL800 FLEX Operator’s Manual Remote support ........................ 3-76 Replacement log .....................9-22, 9-23 Replacement setup ......................3-48 Replacement setup defaults....................15-8 Replacing an electrode....................... 7-7 Replacing gas cylinders ....................7-17 Replacing pump tubes......................7-9 Replacing solutions......................7-17 Replacing the electrode pump tubes .................. 7-9 Replacing the fan filter ....................
  • Page 435 ABL800 FLEX Operator’s Manual Index Set language........................3-66 Setting reference and critical limits ................. 3-20 Setup menu structure ......................3-3 Shutdown programs ......................10-2 Single measurement from the FLEXQ sampler tray............4-10 Solution level forecast program ..................3-53 Solution warning program ....................3-52 Specifications derived parameters.......................

  • Page 437: Date Of Issue

    ABL800 FLEX Operator's manual Date of issue Date of issue Radiometer representative: Manufacturer: Radiometer Medical ApS If you have any questions Åkandevej 21 or need assistance, 2700 Brønshøj please contact your local Denmark Radiometer representative. www.radiometer.com ABL800 FLEX operator’s manual - from software version 6.10...
  • Page 438 Date of issue ABL800 FLEX Operator's manual...

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