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TECAN
Technical Manual for
sunrise
RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F
Document Part No. T 137 302
2004-10
Document Revision: 1.1
Firmware Revision Level: 3.xx

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  • Page 1 TECAN Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F Document Part No. T 137 302 2004-10 Document Revision: 1.1 Firmware Revision Level: 3.xx...
  • Page 2 Tel.: +1 919 361 5200 Tel.: +44 11 89 300 300 Fax: +1 919 361 5201 Fax: +44 11 89 305 671 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...
  • Page 3 • Operation of the instrument • Service software • Repair and adjustment of the instrument • Cleaning and maintenance of the instrument 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...
  • Page 4 INDICATES THE POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF BIOLOGICALLY HAZARDOUS MATERIAL. PROPER LABORATORY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED. WARNING INDICATES LASER. DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM! Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...
  • Page 5 Symbols Manufactured by Date of manufacture Conformité Européenne In vitro diagnostic medical device I V D Laser Biohazardous 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...
  • Page 6 Reference Number/ Order Number Serial Number TYPE Name and type of instrument Universal serial bus Volts Volt ampere Video graphics array VOLTAGE Voltage Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    3. Installation Procedure Introduction ................3-1 Unpacking and Inspection ..........3-1 Unpacking Procedure............3-2 Power Requirements ............3-2 Environmental Requirements ..........3-3 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...
  • Page 8 Mirror, Optical Lens..............6-5 Filter Guide (Standard Instrument )........6-6 Filter Guide ( Tuneable Wavelength/ 6 Filter): ....6-8 Replacing Fiber Bundle ............6-9 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...
  • Page 9 Pin Designation..............9-1 9.1.3 RS-232-C Interface Lines ............9-2 Handshakes:................. 9-4 Commands Response Time:..........9-4 Command Syntax for the Serial Interface:......9-4 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...
  • Page 10 11.6.3 Every Six Months ..............11-8 11.6.4 Yearly (Customer or Service Technician) ......11-8 11.6.5 Every Four Years (Service Technician Required) ....11-8 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...
  • Page 11 12.4.1 Instrument Precision ............12-9 12.4.2 Instrument Accuracy ............12-10 12.4.3 Instrument Linearity ............12-11 13. Trouble Shooting 13.1 Introduction ................ 13-1 14. Index 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...

  • Page 13: Safety

    SOFTWARE ARE MODIFIED IN ANY WAY, THE PERFORMANCE OF THE READER MAY BE NEGATIVELY AFFECTED, THE WARRANTY WILL NO LONGER BE VALID AND THE INSTRUMENT WILL NOT BE CONFORM. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...

  • Page 15: General

    2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...
  • Page 16 FAILURE TO READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS PUBLICATION MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT, INJURY TO OPERATING PERSONNEL OR POOR INSTRUMENT PERFORMANCE. Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 17: Area Of Application

    The operating authority is fully responsible for sunrise any results obtained using software other than Magellan with the Absorbance Reader. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...

  • Page 18: Variations Of Sunrise

    IVD compliant. CE declaration is separate from that of the instrument. Can be used in an IVD environment. CE declaration does not exist or it is unrelated to IVD compliance. Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 19: Available Options For Sunrise

    Absorbance Reader Tuneable wavelength from 400 – 700 nm Temperature control Upgrade in field possible Barcode scanner Barcode upgrade kit 6 Filter 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...

  • Page 20: Specifications

    Contaminated waste Environment See 3.5 Environmental Requirements for more information. Stability: After 15 minutes warm up time Normal measurements max. +/- 0.001 Abs Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 21: Standard Instrument (Standard Filter Carriage)

    CSA C22.2 No. 950 for Data Processing Devices. Computer interface: Serial RS 232 C 300 - 38,400 baud Printer Only with the Touchscreen option. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...

  • Page 22: Touchscreen Color Instrument

    See Magellan Manual For USB stick data replace and/or backup. Personal computer: Interface USB port Operating system Windows 98/98SE, ME, 2000, XP Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 23: Tuneable Wavelength Instrument (Gradient Filter Carriage)

    10 – 14 nm 650 nm 10 – 18 nm 2.3.5 6 Filter Instrument (6 Filter Carriage) See 2.3.2 Standard Instrument (Standard Filter Carriage). 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...

  • Page 24: Temperature Control

    Max. 40 cm Resolution 0.15 cm Min. print contrast 25% at 675 nm Ambient light Sun light: 40000 Lux Halogen light: 1500 Lux 2-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 25: Microplates

    • Interleaved 2 of 5 • UPC A, UPC E0, UPC E1 • EAN8, EAN 13 • Codabar • CODE 128 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2-11...

  • Page 26: Usb Stick

    2.4 Instrument Description The illustration below shows the components of the instruments. Power ON LED Plate support Filter block Lamp compartment compartment 2-12 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 27: Back Panel Connections

    Label reproductions on the instrument housing and interior: Note If any labels become damaged or removed, contact you local Tecan representative for replacement labels. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2-13...

  • Page 28: Handling The Microplate

    WHEN HANDLING THE MICROPLATE ALWAYS USE DISPOSABLE GLOVES AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. Power ON LED Plate support Lamp compartment Filter block compartment 2-14 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 29: Filter Carriage Description

    Note For more information about the definition of the new and customized filter slides, see 4.3.4 Define Filter 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2-15...

  • Page 30: Gradient Filter Carriage

    Gradient filters can only be used with the tuneable wavelength Absorbance Reader. 2-16 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 31: Filter Carriage

    It is recommended for U-bottom wells or for liquids with high meniscus. Each well is measured at one point, 22 times. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2-17...

  • Page 32: Microplate Shaking

    Shake Frequency HIGH 2.8 mm 12.3 Hz NORMAL 4.4 mm 9.2 Hz 4.4 mm 7.8 Hz WIDE 14.2 mm 2 Hz 2-18 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 33: Instrument Accessories

    For more information about the software features, see the appropriate individual Instructions for Use. For example, refer to the Magellan Reference Instructions for Use. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2-19...

  • Page 35: Installation Procedure

    A software CD, which also contains the XFluor4 program and Magellan demo program (30 day working license). Accessory box Foam packaging Foam packaging Instrument 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...

  • Page 36: Unpacking Procedure

    WARNING TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE, THE MAIN FUSES SHOULD ONLY BE REPLACED WITH THE SAME TYPE AND RATING OF FUSES. Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 37: Environmental Requirements

    15°C to 35°C (59°F to 95°F) Storage -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F) Relative Humidity: Operation 20 % to 90 % Storage 5 % to 95 % 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...

  • Page 39: Firmware And Software Description

    • When the Installation Complete dialog box appears, click Finish and the Firmware Download program is ready to be used. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...

  • Page 40: Starting The Firmware Download

    Click Connect Instrument… to establish a link from the instrument to the computer. The Setup Port dialog box appears: Select <Find any> and click OK. Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 41: Open File

    When the Download process is finished, the right window displays the Download Report and the message, "Firmware Download successfully finished!". Select Print Report from the <File> menu to print the Download Report. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...

  • Page 42: Rdr Ole Server

    The files are then installed and the program icon is created. • When the Installation Complete dialog box appears, click Finish and the sunrise Instrument Settings program is ready to be used. Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 43: Define Instrument Mode

    9600 baud. mode Spectra mode Simulates a SPECTRA Reader. Rainbow mode Simulates a Rainbow Reader ATC mode Simulates an ATC Reader. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...

  • Page 44: Define Filter

    The wavelength range for the is 340 - 750 nm. It is not possible to define the tuneable wavelength filter slide from the Sunset Instrument Settings Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 45: Define Measurement Mode

    The measurement mode has now been set successfully. If the filter values for the new filter slide has been defined, then the following dialog box is displayed: 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...

  • Page 46: Sunset Software (Service Tool Kit Is Necessary!)

    The following dialog box is displayed: Select Connect from the Setup menu or press <Strg> and <F5> together to connect the instrument. Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 47: Setup All

    Caution Only be perform Setup All... with In-House plate of the Service Tool Kit! Otherwise the adjustment will not be performed properly. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...

  • Page 48: Device Configuration

    58 and maximum 89 percent(%). The following picture shows the three screws for adjusting the mirror: 4-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 49: Plate Calibration

    The <home to rear> shows the number of steps from the home to the rear plate transport position. This adjustment is required to locate all the wells on a MTP plate correctly. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 4-11...

  • Page 50: Measurement Offset (Inhouse Plate Is Necessary)

    Measurement Offset dialog box and click OK again to go to the next step. Note: The values for row B and G should be between 224 and 395. 4-12 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 51: User Configuration

    OK; each slide will move in automatically and each of the defined filters will be checked. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 4-13...

  • Page 52: Sunset Options Menu

    User configuration dialog box (Under Setup, select User configuration…) When all the required movements have been performed, click OK to end. 4-14 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...
  • Page 53 Select Read Errors … from the Options menu and the following dialog box is displayed: In the Read Errors dialog box, the last 10 errors messages of the instrument can be displayed. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 4-15...
  • Page 54 'Barcode:' When the Duration test is finished, the Status window shows the numbers of cycles and errors, if any. 4-16 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 55: Removing And Replacing The Instrument Cover

    3. Remove the four cover screws on the back panel. 4. Carefully pull the instrument cover backwards, approx 1-2 cm and lift upwards to remove. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...
  • Page 56 5. Removing and Replacing the Instrument Cover 5. Carefully remove the E-Pack top cover. To replace the top cover, follow the instructions in reverse order. Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 57: Removal Of The

    Ensure that the catch and cover do not become damaged. front panel screws POWER Plate Support Lid Lamp Compartment Cartridge / Filter Compartment Lid 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...

  • Page 58: Removal Of Touchscreen

    3. Disconnect the Touchscreen cable from the Touchscreen. 4. Remove the Touchscreen by unscrewing the 7 screws. To replace the Touchscreen, follow the instructions in reverse order. Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 59: Optical System

    For normal measurements the light intensity is measured on three points on the well each six times. The microprocessor uses these digital values to calculate the Optical Density of the sample. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...

  • Page 60: Optical System Diagram

    Diode Lens Block Microplate Reference Blocking Diode Filter wheel Channel Mirror Optical Lens Fiber Optic Unit Heat Absorbing Filter Lamp Filter Slide Block Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 61: Measurements With Wavelengths Below 400 Nm

    Note: The Agglutination Mask for the SUNRISE ST is different than the one for the SUNRISE TW. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...

  • Page 62: Lamp Replacement

    6. Open the plastic cover with a screw driver and replace the air filter. 7. Replace lamp. 8. Close lamp compartment cover. Filter cover Air filter Heat filter Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 63: Mirror, Optical Lens

    1. Open the mirror housing top cover. 2. Remove lamp and heat filter. 3. Remove 3 adjusting screws and the spring loaded securing screw. 4. Replace new mirror 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...

  • Page 64: Filter Guide (Standard Instrument )

    An optical sensor is used to detect the filter slide as well as the position of the filters. A DC motor is used to move the filter slide forward and backward. Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...
  • Page 65 9. Remove the transport box. 10. Remove EPAC filter guide. 11. Replace either sensor or complete filter guide. 12. Replace all parts in reverse order. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...

  • Page 66: Filter Guide ( Tuneable Wavelength/ 6 Filter)

    9. Remove the transport box. 10. Remove EPAC filter guide. 11. Replace either sensor or complete filter guide. 12. Replace all parts in reverse order. Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 67: Replacing Fiber Bundle

    Remove the transport box. Replace new fiber bundle by removing the old one from the transport box. Replace all parts in reverse order. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...

  • Page 68: Difference Between Standard Fiber Optic And Tuneable Wavelength Fiber Optic

    Refer to chapter 8 Electronic System. Note: All adjustment procedures after replacing parts must still be performed. Please refer to the relevant chapter. 6-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 69: Blocking Filter Wheel For Tuneable Wavelength

    12. Remove the TW board. 13. Remove the complete filter wheel. 14. Replace all parts in reverse order. Unscrew the two screws on the bottom 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 6-11...

  • Page 70: Filter Wheel Properties

    6. Optical System 6.12 Filter Wheel Properties Home sensor Light-blue filter Green filter Dark-blue 6-12 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 71: Mechanical System

    If the number of steps are different, the instrument displays a transport error message and the measured results are ignored. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...

  • Page 72: The Transport Box Assembly

    This part is not serviceable, if any defects occur, the entire unit must be replaced. Caution The various options require different Transport Box Assemblies. Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 73: Replacing The Transport Box

    6. Remove the Power Board and Mainboard Front Cover Mainboard Connectors Power Board 7. Disconnect the Fiber bundle from the Filter Guide 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...
  • Page 74 10. Replace all parts in reverse order Note: To avoid damage to the fiber bundle, take care not to bend the fibers when removing from the transport assembly. Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 75: Transport Box Adjustments

    9. Remove the foam rubber cover from the backside of the instrument 10. Disconnect the Flex cable from the Thermo Board on the left side and remove the nozzle plate. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...
  • Page 76 13. Remove the fans and make a note of the position of each fan, so that it can be returned to the same location 14. Replace all Parts in reverse order. Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 77: Electronic System

    This section gives the layout and circuit diagrams for the optical switches that are used in the instrument. 10. WinCE Board The WinCE Board controls the Touchscreen and processes all the measurement data. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...

  • Page 78: Interconnection Diagram (Standard Rc)

    TRANSPORT START POSITION ST 19 ST 6 OPTICAL SWITCH ST 20 ST 22 ST 18 Motor Filter Carriage Sensor Filter Transport Mechanism Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 79: Voltage Diagram (Standard Rc)

    ST 6 OPTICAL SWITCH ST 20 ST 22 ST 18 +24V Motor Filter Carriage Sensor black +24V +12V Filter Transport Mechanism black +12V 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...

  • Page 80: Main Board

    Filter carriage sensor connector Connector to Power Supply Transport end position optical switch connector Connector to printer interface Processor Boot EPROM N.C. Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 81: Replacing The Main Board

    11. Carefully pull the CPU board out of the instrument. 12. Replace the CPU board. 13. Replace all parts in reverse order. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...
  • Page 82 15. Perform all adjustments with the SunSet software as described in 4.4 SunSet Software (Service tool kit is necessary!). Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 83: Power Board (Standard)

    Power on LED Connector to Lamp Rear side: Connector Connector to to fan filter transport Connector to power supply Connector to transport motor 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...

  • Page 84: Replacing The Power Board (Standard)

    17. Carefully pull the Power board out of the instrument. 18. Replace the Power board. 19. Replace all parts in reverse order. Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 85: Power Board (Tuneable Wavelength / 6 Filter)

    Rear view: Connector to filter transport Connector Motor (DC Servo Motor) to fan Connector to Connector to power supply transport motor 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...
  • Page 86 11. Disconnect the fan connector on ST22. 12. Carefully pull the Power board out of the instrument. 13. Replace all parts in reverse order. 8-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 87: Tw Board

    15. Remove EPAC Filter Guide. 16. Disconnect all cable connections on the TW Board and replace the board. 17. Replace all parts in reverse order. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 8-11...

  • Page 88: Thermo Board

    5. Disconnect all cable connections on the Thermo board. 6. Replace the Thermo board. 7. Replace all Parts in reverse order. 8-12 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 89: Volt Board

    8. Disconnect the two cable connections on the 12 Volt board. 9. Replace the 12 Volt board. 10. Replace all Parts in reverse order. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 8-13...

  • Page 90: Power Supply Board

    10. Remove the power board. 11. Carefully remove the Power supply. 12. Replace the Power supply. 13. Replace all parts in reverse order. 8-14 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 91: Barcode Board

    5. Remove the front cover of the instrument. 6. Unscrew the barcode board. 7. Replace the complete mirror.. 8. Replace all Parts in reverse order. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 8-15...

  • Page 92: Optical Switches

    The following optical switches are used in the instrument: Transport start position transport end positions Optical switch Filter carriage detection optical switch 8-16 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...
  • Page 93 8. Electronic System Home Position sensor of the filter wheel Circuit Diagram: 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 8-17...

  • Page 94: Wince Board

    4. Remove the Touchscreen. 5. Disconnect the USB stick. 6. Unscrew the five screws where the complete chassis fixed with. shield USB-PCB shield 8-18 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 95: Converter Board

    5. Disconnect the two connectors. 6. Unscrew the converter board. 7. Replace the converter board. 8. Replace all parts in reverse order. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 8-19...

  • Page 96: Touch Panel

    6. Unscrew the five screws where the complete chassis fixed with. Remove the EMV shield and the black USB-PCB shield. (Refer to chapter 0 8-20 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...
  • Page 97 9. Disconnect the three connectors to the converter and the WinCE board. 10. Unscrew the touch panel. 11. Replace all parts in reverse order. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 8-21...

  • Page 99: Interfaces

    All connected devices must be approved and listed as per EN 60950, UL 1950 or CSA C22.2 No. 950 for Data Processing Devices 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...

  • Page 100: Rs-232-C Interface Lines

    Download of gradient wavelength table values. Download of QC-Pac2 norm data. General packet frame: STX packet ETX CS CR. Spectra Mode available Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...
  • Page 101 Data Bits: 7 or 8 Parity: No , Even, Odd Stop Bits: 1 or 2 Protocol: No , Hardware (RTS, CTS), Software (XON/XOFF) 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...

  • Page 102: Handshakes

    In case of binary parameters these strings have to be added with an starting and ending character (0x1D = GS = Group Separator) and the information of the parameter length. Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 103: Synchronization And Data Format

    DATA SIGNALS CONTROL SIGNALS +3 to +12 SPACE (Logic 0) -3 to -12 MARK (Logic 1) +3 to -3 UNDEFINED RANGE UNDEFINED RANGE 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...

  • Page 104: Software Specifications

    '_' character. Space = '_' = (ASCII code 32) Example 'stx ! cr' should be entered as 'stx!cr'. Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 105: Printer Interface

    (59 - 79 inch) 9.11.3 Connector The printer connector is a 25 pin connector. Pin 13 Pin 1 Pin 25 Pin 14 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...

  • Page 106: Parallel Interface Lines

    Direction STROBE DATA 1 DATA 2 DATA 3 DATA 4 DATA 5 DATA 6 DATA 7 DATA 8 ACKLNG BUSY SELECT FAULT Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 107: Key To Table

    The data receive buffer is full. The printer is processing the data. The printer is off line. The printer is in an error state. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1...

  • Page 109: Sunrise Service Tool Kits For Sunrise Rc And Options

    Diagnosis, RS 232 interface cable, Technical Manual, 3 year warranty labels and a reader package CD. Spare Software: QC Pac 2 screws and clips Sunrise Service, Sunrise Sunset, Service Plate 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 10-1...

  • Page 110: Installation Procedure

    4.4 SunSet Software (Service tool kit is necessary!). 10.3 Sunrise SUNSET Software Note: For Adjustment and Calibration of the instrument see chapter 4 Firmware and Software Description. 10-2 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 111: Qc Pac 2 Service Software

    1. Install the QC Pac 2 Service software 2. Copy the QC Pac 2 standard software plate data file into the new directory See example Diagnosis printout. Below: 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 10-3...

  • Page 112: Flashcard Download For Touchscreen Unit

    Touch screen is ready to start testing. Click again on this arrow. Continue until the start screen appears. 10-4 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 113: Barcode Upgrade Kit

    • Interleaved 2 of 5 • UPC A, UPC E0, UPC E1 • EAN8, EAN 13 • Codabar • CODE 128 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 10-5...

  • Page 114: Installation

    ST1. B 2,2 x 6 M3 x 8 Plastite 10-6 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...
  • Page 115 8. Connect the option flex cable to the barcode board (ST3) and to the mainboard (ST3). Note: For instruments with installed options the flex cable is already installed. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 10-7...
  • Page 116 9. Attach the 3 labels to the rear of the instrument. Laser Label 1404968xx 10. Attach the Laser label to the reading head. 11. Replace the instrument covers. 10-8 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 117: Software Installation And Adjustment

    Start the Sunset software and under Setup, select Connect. Under Instrument and Port, select Find any . On the Setup menu, select User configuration… 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 10-9...
  • Page 118 Disconnect the instrument from the Sunset software and close the Sunset software. Install the reader package CD and install the X-Read Plus software Start the RdrOle4 Server program. 10-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...
  • Page 119 10. Sunrise Service Tool Kits for Sunrise RC and Options In the Instrument menu, select Connect. Instrument / Connect On the Service menu, select Test Commands. Service / Test Commands 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 10-11...
  • Page 120 Answer: + Place the adjustment microplate on the plate support, so that the reticule is on the right side (mirror side). 10-12 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...
  • Page 121 Enter the single command “DB IBUS SEND B R” in the “command” field and press the send button – Reset Barcode module DB IBUS SEND B R Answer: + 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 10-13...
  • Page 122 The barcode scanner may have to be switched on more than once in order to align the laser properly. 10-14 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...
  • Page 123 – get barcode Data. DB IBUS SEND B G The barcode number will then appear in the answer field. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 10-15...

  • Page 124: Overview Of Single Commands

    DB MCU POS 24 = Plate transport to BCR position DB IBUS SEND B S = start barcode scanning DB IBUS SEND B G = get barcode data 10-16 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 125: Maintenance & Cleaning

    Before starting to replace the lamp leave the instrument to cool down for at least thirty minutes. Switch off the instrument and disconnect it from the main supply. Lamp compartment 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 11-1...
  • Page 126 Do not touch the reflective surface and the bulb. Any fingerprints on these surfaces must be removed with acetone or methylated spirits. 11-2 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 127: Filter Replacement

    Caution When handling the filters, be careful that they do not become scratched or soiled with fingerprints or dust. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 11-3...

  • Page 128: Gradient Filter Carriages

    (492 nm) 0.000 – 2.500 Abs. Better than +/- 1.0 % +/- 0.005 Abs. Linearity: (492 nm) 0.000 – 2.500 Abs. Better than +/- 2 % 11-4 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 129: Filter Carriages

    Insert the new filters and replace the retaining bar. Replace and tighten the screws while pressing the retaining bar to the filters. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 11-5...

  • Page 130: Fuse Replacement

    Reconnect the power cord and switch the instrument on WARNING IF THE FUSE CONTINUES TO BLOW, PLEASE CALL FOR SERVICE. 11-6 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 131: Cleaning The Instrument

    If very dirty, clean with a cloth moistened with a maximum of 70% ethanol or mild detergent solution. Then wipe dry with a lint-free cloth. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 11-7...

  • Page 132: Preventive Maintenance Plan For Sunrise

    Perform extended operational quality check 11.6.5 Every Four Years (Service Technician Required) • Replace the lamp and the filters • Perform extended operational quality check 11-8 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 133: Instrument Disinfection

    WEARING DISPOSABLE GLOVES AND PROTECTIVE GLASSES AND CLOTHING. Caution The disinfectant can negatively influence the performance of your instrument, if it is applied inside the instrument. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 11-9...

  • Page 134: Disinfection Declaration

    Name:........................Firm: ........................Address: ......................................................................... Country:........................ Signature:......................11-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 135: Disposal Of Instrument

    SUBSTANCES USED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICE GUIDELINES. INQUIRE ABOUT APPROPRIATE COLLECTING POINTS AND APPROVED METHODS OF DISPOSAL IN YOUR COUNTRY, STATE OR REGION. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 11-11...

  • Page 136: Disposal Of The Instrument

    MAKE SURE TO TREAT THIS MATERIAL ACCORDING TO THE APPLICABLE SAFETY STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS. • ALWAYS DECONTAMINATE ALL PARTS BEFORE DISPOSAL. 11-12 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 137: Performance Testing / Quality Control 12.1 Introduction

    When performing the measurements, always close the plate support cover to ensure that the results are not effected by any external light. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 12-1...

  • Page 138: Operating Procedure

    Microplates The instrument can be used with those types of microplates which are described in the specifications in chapter 2.3.8 12-2 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...
  • Page 139 This is especially necessary when performing measurements for IVD applications. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 12-3...

  • Page 140: Self Check Procedure

    By using dual wavelength measurements, the influence of the difference in OD values of the microplate is removed or reduced to a level that is within acceptable limits. 12-4 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...
  • Page 141 H | 0.095 | 0.090 | 0.096 | 0.144 | 0.129 | 0.124 | 0.129 | 0.139 | 0.131 | 0.150 | 0.151 | 0.161 | H ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 12-5...

  • Page 142: High Meniscus Liquids

    3 positions, 55 measurements per position. Positions are 0.4375 mm apart. Normal meniscus High meniscus Center Mode 1 position, 22 measurements. Normal meniscus High meniscus 12-6 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...
  • Page 143 If the printout has less than sixteen measurement points in the middle of the well, that are at the same level, use the center measurement. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 12-7...
  • Page 144 Repeat the procedure using the center measurement, to ensure that the measured values are now within the required tolerances. 12-8 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 145: Quality Control Testing

    2.4 +/- 0.046 Abs. Readings above 3.000 Abs. Readings above 3.000 Abs. are only used as an indication and the precision cannot be guaranteed. 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 12-9...

  • Page 146: Instrument Accuracy

    1.601 + 0.012 0.662 +/- 0.017 0.663 + 0.001 1.698 +/- 0.027 1.702 + 0.004 2.253 +/- 0.044 2.279 + 0.026 12-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

  • Page 147: Instrument Linearity

    The inaccuracy should be not greater than: Using standard filter 492 nm 0.000 - 2.000 Abs +/- 1 % 2.000 - 3.000 Abs +/- 1.5 % 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 12-11...

  • Page 149: Trouble Shooting

    0x0301 Problem with the main board failed" Board 0x0302 "Verifying flash Problem with the main board 8.5Replacing the Main failed" Board 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 13-1...
  • Page 150 Check instrument port settings 4.3.3 Define Instrument StopBits: %d" Mode 0x0904 "Illegal Parity: %d" Check instrument port settings 4.3.3 Define Instrument Mode 13-2 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...
  • Page 151 Filter page A B C ... H 620 Failed 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 13-3...

  • Page 153: Index

    Gradient Filter ........... 11-4 Standard Filter Carriages......11-3 Fuse Replacement ........11-6 Gradient Filter Filter Replacement........11-4 Gradient Filter Carriage ........ 2-16 2004-10 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 14-1...
  • Page 154 Unacceptable Microplate......12-4 Self Check Procedure........12-3 Unpacking and Inspection ..........3-1 Shaking............2-18 Procedure ........... 3-2 Software for sunrise Absorbance Reader....2-19 14-2 Technical Manual for sunrise RC, TW, TS, TC, BC, 6F No. T 137 302 Rev No. 1.1 2004-10...

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