Performance, Intended Use and Effectiveness ..................1-3 1.4.1 Intended Use ...........................1-3 1.4.2 Performance..........................1-3 1.4.3 Functions..........................1-9 Acoustic Noise Level ..........................1-13 Environmental Conditions........................1-14 1.6.1 Operating Environment ......................1-14 1.6.2 Reagents to be used ......................1-14 How to Operate ..........................1-15 CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
SECTION 1 SPECIFICATIONS OUTLINE The Sysmex CA-500 Automated Blood Coagulation Analyzer obtains clotting times by detecting changes in scattered light intensity reflected from a diluted sample with buffer reagent which are illuminated by red light of LED. Incubated plasma taken from the centrifuged sample blood is rapidly mixed with warmed reagent and coagulation is performed and analyzed.
Controls Main Unit system. (11) Drive Circuit Unit Controls each motor ‘s driving. (12) Pneumatic Unit (13) Sampler Unit Enables the continuous automatic operations by the sampler. One sampler rack can contain 10 sample tubes. CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
(b) Activation Percent (for European and UK specifications only) [% ] Fibrinogen (Fbg) [second] Calculated Parameters: (a) Fibrinogen Concentration [mg/dL] Thrombo Test (Plasma Method) [second] Calculated Parameters: (a) Activation Percent (b) INR (for European and UK specification only) [ – ] CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
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4) Plasma FDP (CA-550 and CA-560 only) With applicable reagents, measuring is possible from 2.5 to 480 µg/mL. However, in the concentration of 60 µg/mL or above, measurement is performed in 8-hold dilution mode (+PFC). CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
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AT-III CV within 5% CV within 5% CV within 5% BCPC CV within 5% [IU/mL] CV within 5% SFDP [µg/mL] CV within 10% PFDP [µg/mL] CV within 10% D-Dimmer [µg/L] [µg/mL] CV within 10% CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
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( Measurement at rated voltage ) PT, APTT (second) ± 8% or less Fbg, TTO, HpT (second) ± 10% or less AT III (%) ± 10% or less D-Dimmer (µg/L) ± 10% or less CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
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CA-Series Comlex Factor TTO Citrated Plasma Owren’s Veronal buffer CA-Series Complex Factor HPT Citrated Plasma Owren’s Veronal buffer II, V, YII, X Citrated Plasma Owren’s Veronal buffer Factor Deficient Plasma (Continues to the next page.) CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
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Latex Test BL-2 P-FDP Diluent Latex Test BL-2 P-FDP Latex P-FDP Diluent Additionally, approximately 6 mL of distilled water and approximately 212 µL (at the maximum) of rinsing solution (CA CLEAN I) are required for rinsing per test. CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
The analyzer has the function to allow setting additional samples to the rack in process after starting a measurement and measuring them. The registration of the additional samples can be made on the left side from the left-end tube position for the samples already set in rack and registered for measurement. CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
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Pipette is rinsed by controlling the syringe and the solenoid valve, with applying the pressure on the Rinse Bottle. 4) Waste Draining: The waste is aspirated by controlling the solenoid valve, with applying vacuum on the waste bottle. CA-500 Series S/M 1-10 Revised December 2001...
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(vii) Error messages (viii) Maintenance information and various setting values (ix) Temperatures at incubation well, heater pipette, reagent cooler unit Input Method Change, select, and set functions on each screen by LCD touch panel method. CA-500 Series S/M 1-11 Revised December 2001...
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5) Service Function For the Customer: Displaying of standard curve data and setting of abnormal values (range) For the Servicing Personnel: Service mode, System tests, Memory Initialization, and adjustment/setting (of X-Y axis position) CA-500 Series S/M 1-12 Revised December 2001...
(2) Measuring operation status: 60 dB or less Temporary noises (less than 65 dB continued within 5 seconds) are produced on occasions, such as home positioning of X-Y table or syringe drive mechanism are not included. CA-500 Series S/M 1-13 Revised December 2001...
Control Plasma P(Human) DadeCi-Trol Coagulation Control,Level 1 DadeCi-Trol Coagulation Control,Level 2 DadeCi-Trol Coagulation Control,Level 3 Standard Human Plasma P-FDP Standard D-Dimer PLUS Standard Plasma PT Calibration Plasma Kit CA CLEAN Ⅰ CA CLEAN Ⅱ CA-500 Series S/M 1-14 Revised December 2001...
• The analysis results will be displayed on LCD and printed out on printer paper. End Analysis • Remove the reagents and the sample. Shutdown • Execute the daily maintenance for the next analysis. Power OFF • Rinse the pipette and turn the instrument power OFF. CA-500 Series S/M 1-15 Revised December 2001...
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Assembly Diagram ........................2-9 BAR CODE READER UNIT (ID COMPLETED PARTS) ..............2-10 2.9.1 Outline ..........................2-10 2.9.2 Specifications/Functions......................2-10 2.10 PUMP UNIT (PRESSURE PUMP/VACUUM PUMP COMPLETED PARTS) ........2-11 2.10.1 Outline ..........................2-11 2.10.2 Specifications/Functions......................2-11 2.10.3 Assembly Diagram ......................2-11 CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
When draining, the probe moves to the reaction tube in the Reaction Tube Rack to dispense, the volumetric syringe ascends and dispenses the sample. After that, the probe moves to home position, and moves to the Probe Rinse Cup (inside). CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
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Next, the probe moves to the Probe Rinse Cup (outside), and both the Probe Rinse Cup (outside) valve and the valve on probe open to rinse the probe. After rinsing, the probe returns to the home position. CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
Pressure Pump Pump type: Drive power supply: AC 100 V, 50/60 Hz Pressure generation: Over 300 g/cm Vacuum Pump Pump type: Drive power supply: AC 100 V, 50/60 Hz Vacuum generation: Over -100 g/cm CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
DETECTOR BLOCK 2.4.1 Outline The CA-500 detector block is provided with 4 scattered light detecting ports, 1 transmitted light detecting port, and 6 incubation wells. The detector block is kept at 37°C by the heater and the semiconductor temperature sensor.
To cold-store reagents, electronic cooling element (Peltier element) cools the 4-hole reagent set. 2.5.2 Specifications/Functions Cooling source: Peltier element (1 piece, DC 12 V applied) Cooling: 1 unit of DC fan and fin-type radiator Temperature detection: Semiconductor temperature sensor - 1 unit 2.5.3 Assembly Diagram CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
Sensor: For drive unit home position (transmission type) - 1 unit Syringe System Piston diameter: 3 mm Vertical stroke: Approx. 21 mm Approx. 151 µL/21 mm Syringe volume: Life: 300,000 cycles 2.6.3 Assembly Diagram CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
Drive transmission: Timing belt type Resolving power: Approx. 0.08 mm/step Drive speed: Approx. 4000 pps (at high speed in trapezoidal control) Sensor: For drive unit home position (transmission type) - 1 unit 2.7.3 Assembly Diagram CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
Read Width: 80 mm Scan Cycles: 500 scans/500 decodes per second Interface: Conforms to RS-232C Power Source: DC 5 V, 300 mA Corresponding Code: CODE39, NW-7, Industrial 2 of 5, CODE 128, etc. CA-500 Series S/M 2-10 Revised December 2001...
Z-Axis Relay, Z-Axis Home Position Sensor PCB No. 9265 PR RELAY Operation Panel, Syringe Motor, SV Relay PCB No. 9303* PR RELAY2 NOTE: PCB No. indicated with (*) is added with CA-550/560 which is upper compatible. CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
Motor Drive Waste Sampler Bottle Sample Rack Sensor Sampler Table RS232C ID Unit Drive Motor ID Unit Sensor (Option) Serial Port ID Unit Table Lock Home Pos. Sensor Figure 3-2a: CA-500 Electric Block Diagram 1 CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
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Motor Drive Waste Sampler Bottle Sample Rack Sensor Sampler Table ID Unit RS232C ID Unit Drive Motor Sensor (Option) Serial Port ID Unit Table Lock Home Pos. Sensor Figure 3-2b: CA-500 Electric Block Diagram 2 CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
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3.2.2 Power Supply System CA-500 Power Supply System is composed of the Power Transformer, Switching Regulators and PCB No. 4086 as shown in the following figure. (Respective voltages indicated with balloon numbers are explained in the descriptions.) Figure 3-3: CA-500 Power Supply System Block Diagram...
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Power Supply Board PCB No. 4086 P + 5 V: For Built-in Printer power source DC ± 15 V: For Analog Circuit power source (via PCB No. 6362, 2132, 2134, 9260) CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
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ON/OFF. R23~R26 bleeds only to turn LED for CH6. 3.3.4 Setting and Adjustment Setting and adjustments are not necessary. 3.3.5 LED and Test Point There is no LED and Test Points. 3.3.6 Assembly Drawing Figure 3-5: PCB No. 2132 Assembly Drawing CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
(3) Probe Arm Y-Axis Home Position Sensor (4) Probe Arm Y-Axis Motor Signal Line Relay (5) Relay to PCB No. 9264 (Z RELAY) 3.5.2 Block Diagram Figure 3-6: PCB No. 2134 and 2157 Block Diagram CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
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Probe crash is monitored by a micro-switch in the probe holder (normally ON). The micro-switch turns OFF when probe is pushed back and the probe crash signal is generated. The probe crash signal is latched by flip-flop. 3.5.4 Settings and Adjustment Setting and adjustments are not necessary. CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
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3.5.6 Assembly Drawing Figure 3-7: PCB No. 2134 Assembly Drawing CA-500 Series S/M 3-10 Revised December 2001...
TA8415, TD62308 • Solenoid Valve TD62308 • Probe Heater, Detector Block Heater, Peltier Cooler Power MOSFET • Sampler Table Lock, Mixing Motor Transistor with resistor • Vacuum, Pressure Pump (AC Photo coupler) TLP3503 CA-500 Series S/M 3-11 Revised December 2001...
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PCB No. 6373 (MAIN-2) w/registor) Probe heater +24V from PCB No. 6362 (MAIN) ON/OFF to Probe heater from PCB No. 6373 (MAIN-2) Driver Figure 3-8-a: PCB No. 4086 Block Diagram (to be continued) CA-500 Series S/M 3-12 Revised December 2001...
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3.6.4 Setting and Adjustment Setting and adjustments are not necessary. Refer to Section 4 to verify each voltage. 3.6.5 LED and Test Point (1) LED No LED is used. (2) Test Point TP1: CA-500 Series S/M 3-13 Revised December 2001...
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3.6.6 Assembly Drawing Figure 3-9: PCB No. 4086 Assembly Drawing CA-500 Series S/M 3-14 Revised December 2001...
Phase A, B Motor Most Significant Address Motor Driver Address Latch Time Monitor to 8 bit data cut off the power Latch LATCH DATA Reset CLOCK clock Figure 3-10: PCB No. 6350 and 6375Block Diagram CA-500 Series S/M 3-15 Revised December 2001...
(17) Temperature Control Circuit (18) Pressure Control Circuit (19) Stepper Motor Control (20) Vacuum Pump Drive (21) SV Control, Sampler Table Lock Control (22) Buzzer Control (23) Mixing Motor Control (24) Bus Interface CA-500 Series S/M 3-16 Revised February 2004 TB200408...
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3.8.2 Block Diagram Figure 3-11: PCB No. 6362 and 6373 Block Diagram CA-500 Series S/M 3-17 Revised December 2001...
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The negative voltage of the LCD drive is created from + 5 V by the DC-DC Converter (U704). For the contrast signal, the voltage divided from the above negative voltage by the external volume PCB No. 9263 (VR) is supplied to LCD. CA-500 Series S/M 3-18 Revised December 2001...
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Rack Switch, the Sample Table Switch, the Rinse Bottle Sensor, the Waste Bottle Sensor, and the Tube Catch Sensor are activated. (15) DIP SW Entry (SW202, U207) Among the 9 bits of the Dip Switch, the 1 ~ 8 bits can be used as port entries. CA-500 Series S/M 3-19 Revised December 2001...
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Additionally, as the signals other than the signals of Detector Block, +5 V, +24 V voltage level signals and the pressure sensor signal are entered, which enables the voltage monitoring and the pressure indication. Figure 3-12: Detector Block Interface CA-500 Series S/M 3-20 Revised December 2001...
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In the case the pressure decreases in this circuit, the signal activating the pressure pump is output. The other comparator circuit and the latch circuit (U519, 520, 521) are used for detecting the pressure error. Figure 3-14: Pressure Control Circuit CA-500 Series S/M 3-21 Revised December 2001...
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4086 is controlled by this VR101. (24) Bus Interface This circuit is composed by the Address Bus, the Data Bus, the Address Decoder (U203, 203, 205, 206, etc.), and the RD/WR signal generating circuit (U208). CA-500 Series S/M 3-22 Revised December 2001...
On this memory card, the flash memory is directly connected to the connector of the card. This is not a PC card, therefore, do not insert it to the card slot on the instrument other than CA-500. 3.9.2 Setting and Adjustment Setting and adjustments are not necessary.
Figure 3-16: PCB No. 9260 Block Diagram 3.12.3 Settings and Adjustment Setting and adjustments are not necessary. 3.12.4 LED and Test Point There are no LEDs or test point. 3.12.5 Assembly Drawing Figure 3-17: PCB No. 9260 Assembly Drawing CA-500 Series S/M 3-24 Revised December 2001...
Figure 3-18: PCB No. 9264 Block Diagram 3.14.3 Setting and Adjustment Setting and adjustments are not necessary. 3.14.4 LED and Test Point There are no LEDs or test point. 3.14.5 Assembly Drawing Figure 3-19: PCB No. 9264 Assembly Drawing CA-500 Series S/M 3-25 Revised December 2001...
Figure 3-20: PCB No. 9265 and 9303 Block Diagram 3.15.3 Setting and Adjustment Setting and adjustments are not necessary. 3.15.4 LED and Test Point There are no LEDs or test point. 3.15.5 Assembly Drawing Figure 3-21: PCB No. 9265 Assembly Drawing CA-500 Series S/M 3-26 Revised December 2001...
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PCB No. 6362: MAIN (CPU, I/O, Motor Control, Temperature Control, A/D) ......32 PCB No. 6373: MAIN-2 (CPU, I/O, Motor Control, Temperature Control, A/D)....... 32 4.5.2 PCB No. 4086: PS (Power Source, Motor Driver) ..............34 CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
Figure 4-1-1: Rear View Adjustment procedure: 1) Turn the power OFF. Remove the rear panel and the dummy cover under the HOST connector. Figure 4-1-2: Dummy Cover (Left Side View) CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
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13) Verify that pressure is 250 ± 3 g/cm * If pressure is not 250 ± 3 g/cm , check and adjust again by repeating Steps 1) to 5). Figure 4-1-3: PCB No. 6362 Jumper, VR Location CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
Adjust the gain value by using [+] and [-] keys so that the pressure gauge value (adjusted 250 g/cm by the procedure described in 4.1.1 Adjustment of Pressure Detector Circuit) agrees with the displayed pressure value on CA-500. The difference between the pressure gauge value and CA-500 displayed value should be adjusted within 3 g/cm Verify Steps 3) to 8) again, and if the value is within the specified range.
3) Press [Sensitive] key to alternate the sensitivity of the selected channel in the order of High Gain Low Gain PT Gain. 4) Start the automatic adjustment for the offset/gain value by pressing [Auto Adjust] key. CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
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2) Instruments with new main board (PCB NO.6373) are able to switch off LEDs during standby operation automatically in order to prolong the life time of the LEDs. CA-500 Series S/M Revised May 2003 ECR 303C012...
[Gain] position by pressing [ ] or [ ] key. 4) Press [Auto Adjust] key to start the automatic gain adjustment, and when the adjustment is completed, the alarm sounds. 5) Execute Steps 1) to 5) for channels 2 to 4. CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
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The gain adjustment and the offset adjustment have an influence on each other, therefore, reconfirm that the set value after each adjustment is within the specified range of values. Refer to 5.9.2 Detector Block Adjustment Value for default value. CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
If the A/D value exceeds 4,000, set the reaction tube at the position where the indicated A/D value is the biggest and press [Auto Adjust] key again to start the adjustment. 6) Execute Steps 1) to 5) for channel 6. CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
480 ± 15 480 ± 15 – – GAIN 910* Scattering Stick 910 ± 20 – – – – Distilled Water – – – 3800 - 4000 3800 - 4000 *Varies lot by lot. CA-500 Series S/M 4-9-1 Revised February 2004 TB200408...
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Press [Cancel] key to return to the LED Calibration Update Confirmation screen. Press [OK] key to save the new adjustment value, and return to Calibration screen. Take out the calibrator for the calibration, and set the former reagent. CA-500 Series S/M 4-9-2 Revised May 2003...
The screen changes from “Main Menu” to “Mecha Position” by pressing keys of [Special Operate] [Service] [Adjust] [Mecha Position]. Select the unit to be adjusted on this screen and perform the position adjustment. CA-500 Series S/M 4-10 Revised May 2003 ECR 303C012...
(12) [XY TEST] Key: Move XY drive according to the setting pulses. When the probe is not at the home position, it will move to the setting value after returning to the home position. CA-500 Series S/M 4-11 Revised December 2001...
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Fine Adjustment (Individual position) Mode: Set each position for 29 points. Basic Position Adjustment Mode: Set the basic position for each block. By this setting, the accompanying position within the block can be set automatically. Detection Well Immunoassy [CH6] Figure 4-3-2: Table Positions CA-500 Series S/M 4-12 Revised December 2001...
Verify that the “[1] blood 1” is shown on the left center of the screen. If not, change to “[1] blood 1” by using [Pos. -] and [Pos. +] keys. Move the pipette to the setting position by using [XY TEST] key. CA-500 Series S/M 4-13 Revised December 2001...
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10) Press [Pos. +] key to select the setting position “[2]blood 10”. 11) Execute Steps 3) to 8). 12) Move the sample cup to the blood_stat position. 13) Press [Pos. +] key to select the setting position “[3]blood_stat”. 14) Execute Steps 3) to 8). CA-500 Series S/M 4-14 Revised December 2001...
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Mecha. Position Adjustment screen. Be sure to press [Enter] key to set the value. When pressing [FIX] key, 25 pulses are added to Z pulse setting value and the value is automatically set as the pipette lower limit. CA-500 Series S/M 4-15 Revised December 2001...
Section 4.3.4: Position Adjustment Procedure of Pipette, (3) Pipette Lower Limit Adjustment when it stops before detecting liquid surface. Set “650” pulse for the pipette lower limit of the reagent rack. CA-500 Series S/M 4-16 Revised December 2001...
7) Press [Z TEST] key again to ascend and descend the pipette. Verify that the pipette is placed at the center of the sample cup. 8) Press [XY ORG] key to return the pipette (head) to the home position. 9) Adjust “[8]buffer” in the same way CA-500 Series S/M 4-17 Revised December 2001...
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Section 4.3.4: Position Adjustment Procedure of Pipette, (3) Pipette Lower Limit Adjustment when it stops before detecting liquid surface. Set “650” pulse for the pipette lower limit of the reagent rack. Adjust “[8]buffer” in the same way. CA-500 Series S/M 4-18-1 Revised December 2001...
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3) Press [Set] to carry out Auto Z-axis Position Adjustment. 4) Press [Return] [Fix] to save parameters. When ‘Single’ is selected, Z position adjustment at each of R1 to R10 can be performed individually. CA-500 Series S/M 4-18-2 Revised May 2003...
Press [Z TEST] key again to ascend and descend the pipette. Verify that the pipette is placed at the center of the sample cup. Figure 4-3-13: Probe Rinse Cup (Outside) Press [XY ORG] key to return the pipette (head) to the home position. CA-500 Series S/M 4-19 Revised December 2001...
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[Enter Pulses] key. Probe Rinse Cup (Inside) Value [9]wash-i setting value X value Same as Probe Rinse Cup (Outside)Value Y value Probe Rinse Cup (Outside)Value + 200 Z value Same as Probe Rinse Cup (Outside)Value CA-500 Series S/M 4-20 Revised December 2001...
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CAUTION: 1) Do not execute Z operation when XY adjustment is insufficient. 2) Be sure that the pipette tip is at the center of the reaction tube. If not, it may cause the pipette to touch the reaction tube when descended. CA-500 Series S/M 4-21 Revised December 2001...
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6) Press [Tube Free] and [Tube Catch] keys to release and catch the reaction tube. Y direction: Use [ ] and [ ] keys to adjust the center of the reaction tube agrees the center of the catcher. Figure 4-3-17: Y Direction Adjustment CA-500 Series S/M 4-22 Revised December 2001...
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9) When completed, press [XY ORG] key to return the catcher to the home position. 10) Setting Position: [18]c_tube 5, [19]c_tube 26, [20]c_tube 31, [21]c_tube 35, [22]c_tube 56 Adjust above 5 positions in the same way. CA-500 Series S/M 4-23 Revised December 2001...
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6) Press [Tube Free] and [Tube Catch] keys to release and catch the reaction tube. (a) Y direction: Use [ ] and [ ] keys to adjust the center of the reaction tube agrees the center of the catcher. Figure 4-3-20: Y Direction Adjustment CA-500 Series S/M 4-24 Revised December 2001...
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This is the X adjustment value. When completed, press [XY ORG] key to return the catcher to the home position. 10) Setting Position: [24]warm 3, [25]warm 4, [26]comp, Adjust above 3 positions in the same way. CA-500 Series S/M 4-25 Revised December 2001...
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Figure 4-3-24: Catcher Adjustment 7) Press [XY ORG] key to return the pipette to the home position. CAUTION: DO NOT press [Z ORG], [Z TEST] or [Z ADJUST] key. That will cause pipette crash. CA-500 Series S/M 4-26 Revised December 2001...
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9) Use [Tube Free] and [Tube Catch] keys to verify that the reaction tube to enter smoothly into the reaction tube trash. 10) When the adjustment is completed, press [XY ORG] key to return pipette (head) to the home position. CA-500 Series S/M 4-27 Revised December 2001...
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[Z ADJUST] key. Adjust the reaction tube position in X direction to touch the left part of the inner wall of the immunoassay well by repeating this operation. Figure 4-3-27: X Direction Adjustment CA-500 Series S/M 4-28 Revised December 2001...
Press [Return] or [Quit] key on the right bottom of the screen to display the confirmation screen as follows: Figure 4-3-27: Confirmation Screen Press [FIX] key to update the setting value and then output. CA-500 Series S/M 4-29 Revised December 2001...
4.4.2.1 Cooling section (Reagent Cooler) After 30 minutes since turning power ON of CA-500, perform the following procedures. 1) Pour 4 mL of distilled water into DADE 1 mL bottle, and put it into position No.4 of reagent rack. 2) Measure temperature of the water, and confirm that temperature is within 15.0 +/-2°C.
Press [Clear] key returns the cursor positioned value before it is changed, which is stored in EEPROM. It will be stored in the memory by pressing [FIX] key when exiting the Temp. Control screen. CA-500 Series S/M 4-31 Revised December 2001...
1) Connect the voltmeter between TP101 and the frame (GND). 2) Adjust VR101 so that the voltage when rotating the mixing motor becomes 1.05 ± 0.02 V. 3) Fix VR101 with paint lock. CA-500 Series S/M 4-32 Revised December 2001...
Make sure that the voltage on each switching regulator and PS Board (PCB No. 4086) shows the output voltage in Table below. (There is no adjusting point.) Turn the power switch of the CA-500 Main Unit OFF and connect CN101, CN104 on Main Board (PCB No. 6362) with CN2 on PCN1 (PCB No. 6350).
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5.11.11 Customer Setting Value ...................... 5-29 5.11.12 Standard Curve Settings..................... 5-32 5.11.13 Quality Control • Setting Value ................... 5-33 5.11.14 Analysis Parameter Default Setting Value................5-34 5.12 Settings of CA-500 with 800nm detector ..................5-36 CA-500 Series S/M Revised October 2003...
Drain Liquid Dispense Volume Flag Threshold Full Power Reagent Temp. Test Mode Tube Transfer Test Catcher Test Reag. Vial Settings Print Service Set. Service Setting Flag Threshold Test Mode Reag. Vial Settings CA-500 Series S/M Revised May 2003 ECR 303C012...
Cancels the renewed setting and returns to the Service Menu screen. [FIX]: Changes to the renewed setting and returns to the Service Menu screen. (Setting data will be stored in the memory.) [Continue]: Returns to the Service Setting screen and allows continuous operation. CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
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No test protocols will be displayed in the test setting screen. • No reagents will be displayed in the reagent name setting screen. • The settings will not be initialized by using “Init. Settings-1” and “Init. Entire Memory” on the “Initial” menu. CA-500 Series S/M Revised July 2003...
1485 2 HIGH 2265 1246 warm3 1469 06/17/1999 11:22 -356 TEMP warm4 COOLER Main -356 comp DETECT Main -369 shake PIPETTE Main dust ROOM Main -376 Figure 5-3-2: Example of Setting Data Print Out CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
(1) Press [Int. Stored Data] key, then the confirmation screen will appear. (2) Press the appropriate key. [Set]: To start stored data initializing. When completing, the “Initial” screen will appear. [Cancel]: To cancel stored data initializing, and return to the “Initial” screen. CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
[Cancel]: To cancel entire memory initializing, and return to the “Initial” screen. NOTE: By setting the DIP SW 202 - Bit 6 on PCB No. 6362 to ON position, the BBRAM settings are cleared automatically at power ON. CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
(3) Flag for error message “Turned Off During Operation”. Syringe operation cycle counts Test counts (4) Group selection number Rinse Wait time (Clean Sample Probe) Catcher transfer test cycle counts Catcher transfer test error cycle counts Storing dummy range CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
Ensuring the dummy range 5.4.9 Items needing backup when initializing The following items are required the backup (printing out) when replacing PCB No.6362. (1) EEPROM All data excluding fixed data. (2) BBRAM Group selection number Rinsing time CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
Figure 5-5-2: Drain Liquid Confirmation Screen Water Drain Process 1 This process discards the liquid in the Rinsing bottle, then select the appropriate key. CAUTION: Be careful when opening the rinsing bottle as it is pressurized. CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
Press [Set] key to perform the dispensing operation. After dispensing, measure the test sample by the electric balance. If dispensed volume is OK, press [Quit] key. Then the screen will return to the Test Menu display. CA-500 Series S/M 5-10 Revised December 2001...
(3) To cancel power consumption test operation Press [Return] key to stop the operation, then the power consumption test setting screen will appear. (This program does not stop automatically. You must press [Return] key when you stop this program.) CA-500 Series S/M 5-11 Revised December 2001...
[Tube Trans Test] keys to start, then the following screen will be displayed. Ready Sysmex Replace Rack? YES! Tube Trans Test Tube No. = 1 Warm No. = 1 Detect No. = 1 Return Figure 5-5-6: Tube Transfer Test Screen CA-500 Series S/M 5-12 Revised February 2004 TB200408...
[Return] key: Press to quit the test and to return to Test Menu display. (3) To cancel catcher test operation Press [Cancel] key to stop the operation, then the catcher test setting screen will appear. CA-500 Series S/M 5-13 Revised December 2001...
Calibration a: The slant of calibration. Calibration b: The segment of calibration. High Accurate Dilute ratio The parameter for dilute ratio of standard curve analysis. ON: accuracy equal to the CA-1500 OFF: conventional accuracy CA-500 Series S/M 5-14 Revised December 2001...
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[Print] Key Use to output the settings for all tests to the built-in printer. Numeric Keys When the cursor is moved to each setting value, numeric keys appear as below to input the value. CA-500 Series S/M 5-15 Revised December 2001...
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Cancels the renewed setting and returns to the Service Menu screen. [FIX]: Changes to the renewed setting and returns to the Service Menu screen. [Continue]: Returns to the Service Setting screen and allows continuous operation. CA-500 Series S/M 5-16 Revised December 2001...
Below 7 sec. APTT: Below 15 sec. 5.7.2 Rinse Wait Time Set the time period to leave the rinse solution within pipette during manual pipette rinsing. Time between 1 and 600 seconds can be set. CA-500 Series S/M 5-17 Revised December 2001...
This setting is used for the factory use only. Used OFF: Not used 5.7.6 Vlin interim (For Factory Use Only) This setting is used for the factory use only. Used OFF: Not used CA-500 Series S/M 5-18 Revised December 2001...
Use to change the selected item by displaying [Next Option] key or numeric keys. [Z Pulse Down] Key Use to move to the descend pulse adjustment screen. [Return] or Key Returns to Reagent Vial setting screen. CA-500 Series S/M 5-19 Revised December 2001...
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(3) The probe moves to the reagent holder No. 9 and detect a liquid surface for 5 times. (4) The difference between the average of the descend pulse and the value of the reagent holder No. 9 position adjustment will be calculated as the pulse correction value. CA-500 Series S/M 5-20 Revised December 2001...
Use to output the test mode values. [Reag. Vial Settings] Key Use to output the reagent vial setting values. [Return] or [Quit] Key Quits to output service settings and returns to Service Menu screen. CA-500 Series S/M 5-21 Revised December 2001...
Warning Limit (DA) Error Limit (DA) Enter Next Next Option Quit Figure 5-10-2: LED Calibration Setting Screen [ ] and [ ] Keys Use to move cursor. The selected item is displayed in reversed. CA-500 Series S/M 5-22 Revised December 2001...
When there are 3 or more data of the setting value, the mean value, without a maximum and minimum data, will be calculated and becomes as the adjustment value. If there are 2 or less data, the mean value of all becomes as the adjustment value. CA-500 Series S/M 5-23 Revised December 2001...
Incubation Well 3 1469 -356 Incubation Well 4 -356 Chrom. Well -369 Immuno Well 1347 -369 Others Position Reagent Dispense Discard Well -376 (3) Barcode (Fixed) Position Tube 1 Tube 10 2308 STAT CA-500 Series S/M 5-24 Revised December 2001...
Pressure Adjustment Value Offset Gain NOTE: These are the displayed values when initialized. In case of initializing the EEPROM, refer to the values labeled on the CPU board. Refer to Section 4.1 Pressure Adjustment. CA-500 Series S/M 5-25 Revised December 2001...
(4) TT Sample Aspiration 100 µL First Reagent 120 sec Reagent volume 9 TT 50 µL Rinse 11 50 µL Detection Activity-others Coag. detection point Sensitivity Low Sensitivity Max. detection time 190 sec CA-500 Series S/M 5-27 Revised December 2001...
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Coag. start point 11 sec Coag. end point 40 sec Sensitivity Low Sensitivity There is a case that (4) TT - (7) AT-III are not set. It depends on the Service Settings. NOTE: CA-500 Series S/M 5-28 Revised December 2001...
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When CA-1000 format is selected, a sample ID number up to 13 digits is used. NOTE: When CA-500 format is selected, a sample ID number up to 15 digits is used. Note that when the sample ID number consists of 15 characters and CA-1000 format is used, the upper 2 digits are automatically deleted.
5.11.13 Quality Control • Setting Value (a) All parameters Analysis Time Once Analysis Stop Cond. Upper Limit Upper Limit Target Lower Limit Analysis Stop Cond. Lower Limit Expire Date 2000/00/00 (b) Judging parameters APTT mg/dL AT-III CA-500 Series S/M 5-33 Revised December 2001...
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0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Lower Preevaluation Rate 0.1000 0.1000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Min. Regression Time Mixing Time for Sample Mixing Time for Reagent Calibration a Calibration b High Accurate Dilute Ratio CA-500 Series S/M 5-35 Revised December 2001...
5.12 SETTINGS OF CA-500 WITH 800NM DETECTOR When settings of CA-500 with 800nm detector are initialized, the settings of CA-500 with 575nm detector are applied. Therefore following settings must be changed to recover it. (1) Service setting 1) Press [Special Menu]-[Special Operate]-[Service]-[Service Setting].
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Load New Sample ........................26 Analysis Errors............................27 6.7.1 Analysis Error ..........................27 6.7.2 Check Reagent Expiry .......................28 6.7.3 Check Control Expiry .........................28 Memory Errors............................29 6.8.1 Invalid Settings ..........................29 6.8.2 Stored Data Error........................29 6.8.3 QC Data Error..........................29 CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
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6.11.2 Turned Off During Operation .....................37 6.11.3 Light Shield Open ........................37 6.11.4 Enter Work List ..........................38 6.11.5 Check Reagent Volume 1......................38 6.11.6 Insufficient Reaction Tube ......................38 6.12 Others..............................39 6.12.1 Voltage Low Limit ........................39 6.12.2 CPU Failure (“Number”) ......................40 CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
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Light Shield Open .............................37 Load New Sample.............................26 No Paper................................30 No Reaction Tube.............................17 No Sample (Rack Position)..........................14 Pressure Pump Error ............................1 Printer Error ..............................31 Probe Crash..............................18 QC Data Error ..............................29 QC Limit Error..............................34 QC Limit Error (STOP)............................34 CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
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Vacuum Pump Error ............................2 Voltage Low Limit..............................39 Waste Bottle is full ..............................7 X Axis Home Position Error ..........................8 Y Axis Home Position Error ..........................9 Z Axis Down Error.............................11 Z Axis Home Position Error ..........................10 CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
Measure voltage at the connector of pump by the DVM. If AC 100 V ± 15% is displayed, the pump is failed; if not, the drive circuit is failed. 141V peak -141V peak Figure 6-1-1: Normal Oscilloscope Wave CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
If AC 100 V ± 15% is displayed when the pump is operating, the pump is failed; if not, the drive circuit is failed. 3. Vacuum pump only operates when rinse cup liquid draining. Check the voltage in this timing. CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
PCB No. 6362 CN105 pin 8 and pin 9 on PCB No. 6362 3 K to 4 K PCB No. 4086 CN14 pin 15 and pin 16 on PCB No. 4086 10 K to 20 K CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
CN8 (PCB No. 4086) pin 1 and pin 5 below 3 or over 7 NOTE: Use high input impedance device. Usually normal Digital Volt Meter input impedance is higher than 1 Mega and Oscilloscope is higher than 10 Mega . CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
12 V ±10% When the voltage between pin 4 and 5 of CN8 (PCB No. 4086) shows 12 V, the harness of Peltier heater unit is failed. Otherwise, the PCB No. 4086 is failed. CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
1. Confirm temperature by checking temperature displayed on the main unit. Confirmation by Service Engineer 1. Confirm temperature by checking temperature displayed on the main unit. 2. When the temperature is not displayed or 99.9 °C is displayed, the PCB No. 6362 is failed. CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
1. Replenish rinse solution. 2. Securely connect the float switch connector. Confirmation by Service Engineer 1. If an error can be solved by the short-circuiting 2-pin connector on the rear panel, the float switch is failed. CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
Turn the pulley by hand. If it does not move, the motor or drive mechanism is faulty. Failure of the drive mechanism a) Check for flaws on the shaft. b) If the shaft is free from flaws, the problem is in the bushing. CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
Turn the pulley by hand. If it does not move, the motor or drive mechanism is faulty. 4. Failure of the drive mechanism a) Check for flaws on the shaft. b) If the shaft is free from flaws, the problem is in the bushing. CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
Turn the pulley by hand. If it does not move, the motor or drive mechanism is faulty. 4. Failure of drive mechanism a) Check for flaws on the shaft. b) If the shaft is free from flaws, the problem is in the bushing. CA-500 Series S/M 6-10 Revised December 2001...
Any of motor, PCB No. 9264, PCB No. 2134, X-axis wiring cord, and PCB No. 4086 is faulty. Replace and confirm. Failure of drive mechanism Check for flaws on the shaft. If the shaft is free from flaws, the problem is in the bushing. CA-500 Series S/M 6-11 Revised December 2001...
CN1 (PCB No. 9260) pin 16 (GND) and pin 4 0 V when a tube is detected CN105 (PCB No. 6362) pin 13 (GND) and 0 V when a tube is detected pin 1 CA-500 Series S/M 6-12 Revised December 2001...
CN1 (PCB No. 9260) pin 16 (GND) and pin 4 0 V when a tube is detected CN105 (PCB No. 6362) pin 13 (GND) and pin 1 0 V when a tube is detected CA-500 Series S/M 6-13 Revised December 2001...
CN1 (PCB No. 9260) pin 16 (GND) and pin 5 5 V when probe touches liquid surface CN105 (PCB No. 6362) pin 13 (GND) and pin 5 V when probe touches liquid surface CA-500 Series S/M 6-14 Revised December 2001...
1. Check whether a sample location (rack number) matches its registration or not. 2. Secure the frame grounding of the power supply. Confirmation by service Engineer. 1. Failure of PCB No. 2134 2. Always secure frame grounding in a noisy environment. CA-500 Series S/M 6-15 Revised December 2001...
CN1 (PCB No. 9260) pin 16 (GND) and pin 5 5 V when probe touches liquid surface CN105 (PCB No. 6362) pin 13 (GND) and pin 5 V when probe touches liquid surface CA-500 Series S/M 6-16 Revised December 2001...
CN1 (PCB No. 9260) pin 16 (GND) and pin 4 0 V when a tube is detected CN105 (PCB No. 6362) pin 13 (GND) and pin 1 0 V when a tube is detected CA-500 Series S/M 6-17 Revised December 2001...
CN105 (PCB No. 6362) pin 13 (GND) and pin 0 V when probe crash occurs * PCB No. 2134 latches Crash signal each time. So, confirm the above by pressing the liquid level sensor reset switch in the service mode. CA-500 Series S/M 6-18 Revised December 2001...
Check for flaws on the shaft. b) If the axis is free from flaws, check the bushing is all right or not. c) Check the piston No. 28 is broken or not. CA-500 Series S/M 6-19 Revised December 2001...
Confirmation by the operator None Confirmation by Service Engineer 1. If the warning is displayed in the normal status, replace the syringe. 2. In other case, the PCB No. 6362 might be faulty. CA-500 Series S/M 6-20 Revised December 2001...
3. If the above step 2 does not solve the trouble, short-circuit the pin 14 and pin 12 of CN111 on PCB No. 6362. If this solves the trouble, the wiring cord (wiring cord with spiral) is faulty. If not, the PCB No. 6362 is faulty. CA-500 Series S/M 6-21 Revised December 2001...
4. If the above step 3 does not solve the trouble, short-circuit the pin 5 and pin 6 of CN112 on PCB No. 6362. If this solves the trouble, the wiring cord (wiring cord from CN19 on PCB No. 4086) is faulty. If not, the PCB No. 6362 is faulty. CA-500 Series S/M 6-22 Revised December 2001...
3. Failure of wiring cord (wiring cord with spiral) 4. Failure of PCB No. 6362 Confirmation by the operator None Confirmation by Service Engineer Replace and confirm. Otherwise, confirm connections and identify failed locations by a voltmeter. CA-500 Series S/M 6-23 Revised December 2001...
6. If the above step 5 does not solve the trouble, short-circuit the pin 5 and pin 6 of CN112 on PCB No. 6362. If this solves the trouble, the wiring cord (wiring cord from CN19 on PCB No. 4086) is faulty. If not, the PCB No. 6362 is faulty. CA-500 Series S/M 6-24 Revised December 2001...
4. If the above step 3 does not solve the trouble, short-circuit the pin 5 and pin 6 of CN112 on PCB No. 6362. If this solves the trouble, the wiring cord (wiring cord from CN19 on PCB No. 4086) is faulty. If not, the PCB No. 6362 is faulty. CA-500 Series S/M 6-25 Revised December 2001...
1. New rack is not loaded when the analysis is re-started after adding new order. Confirmation by the operator 1. Check sample rack. 2. Check sample table Confirmation by Service Engineer 1. Check the sample rack sensor. CA-500 Series S/M 6-26 Revised December 2001...
Antigen became range over (with Reanalyze the sample by re-dilution, etc. (Range Over) Immunoassy only). ERROR0528 Polynomial adjustment could not Check the setting, reagent and reanalyze. (No Polynomial be performed (when using Adjustment) VlinIntegral mode only). CA-500 Series S/M 6-27 Revised December 2001...
Probable Cause 1. Failure to preset expiry date of control plasma or wrong setting Confirmation by the operator 1. Preset expiry date properly at QC settings. Confirmation by Service Engineer The same as above. CA-500 Series S/M 6-28 Revised December 2001...
Probable Cause Refer to below (3). Confirmation by the operator 1. Turn the power switch off, and on again. Confirmation by Service Engineer 1. The PCB No. 6362 or backup battery is faulty. CA-500 Series S/M 6-29 Revised December 2001...
CN1 (PCB No. 6350) pin 15 and pin 1 0 V when probe crash occurs PCB No. 6362 CN106 (PCB No. 6362) pin 15 and pin 1 0 V when probe crash occurs CA-500 Series S/M 6-30 Revised December 2001...
Confirmation by the operator 1. Check the connection with host computer. 2. Turn on the host computer. 3. Check the host computer data transmission. Confirmation by Service Engineer 1. Replace the PCB No. 6362. CA-500 Series S/M 6-31 Revised December 2001...
2. Failure of host computer 3. Failure of PCB No. 6362 Confirmation by The operator 1. Check the connection with host computer. 2. Check the host computer. Confirmation by Service Engineer 1. Replace the PCB No. 6362. CA-500 Series S/M 6-32 Revised December 2001...
2. Problem is occurred on the program of the host computer. Confirmation by the operator 1. Register the Work List in the host computer correctly. Confirmation by Service Engineer The same as above (2). CA-500 Series S/M 6-33 Revised December 2001...
1. The number of point of standard curve is not satisfied on actual analysis. Confirmation by the operator 1. Preset more than two points. Confirmation by Service Engineer The same as above (2). CA-500 Series S/M 6-34 Revised December 2001...
Warning Probable Cause 1. Data of Standard Curve is out of limit. Confirmation by the operator 1. Preset the correct data of Standard Curve Confirmation by Service Engineer The same as above (2). CA-500 Series S/M 6-35 Revised December 2001...
CN107 (PCB No. 6362) pin 9 and pin 10 5 V ± 0.25 V, when the mechanical (for printer relaying) stop switch is ON 0 V, when the mechanical stop switch is not ON Figure 6-3: Mechanical Switch ON CA-500 Series S/M 6-36 Revised December 2001...
5 V ± 0.25 V, when light shield cover is OPEN Wiring Cord CN112 (PCB No. 6362) pin 8 and pin 9 Does not change the signal when light (wiring cord from CN19 shield is OPEN or CLOSED or PCB No. 4086) CA-500 Series S/M 6-37 Revised December 2001...
1. The number of test registered in Work List exceeds that of the remaining reaction tubes (a maximum of 60 tests). Confirmation by the operator 1. Reduce the number of test registered in Work List. 2. Replenish the reaction tube. Confirmation by Service Engineer The same as above (2). CA-500 Series S/M 6-38 Revised December 2001...
1. Main program failure of PCB No. 7015 Confirmation by the operator 1. Turn the power OFF/ON. 2. Contact your Sysmex service representative. Confirmation by Service Engineer No. 3, 4, 5, 97, 256 1. Check the data check operation of the service program.
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To Cover SECTION 7 SCHEMATICS CA-500 WIRING/TUBING DIAGRAM......................7-1 CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
CA-500 Operation Panel Assy (1/2) CA-500 Series S/M A-1-24 Revised June 2003 ECR303C033...
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228-9301-0 INVERTER INV-5 281-7226-1 PRINTER FTP-421MCL001 :PCB No.9303 developed for the CA-550/560 is compatible with all CA-500 series analyzers. Therefore, PCB No.9265 will be replaced by PCB No.9303 when current stock is depleted. TB200203 14 ECR303C033 ECR304C035 CA-500 Series S/M...
CA-500 Accessories CA-5H Z-Axis Position Adjustment Tool PM (Note) This tool is not included with CA-500 Accessories. ECR303C012 TB200408 CA-500 Series S/M A-1-32 Revised February 2004 TB200408...
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663-0212-2 OPTION SAMPLE TUBE SPACER 10MM DIAMET # : Included in supply parts of CA-550/560. * : Included in supply parts of CA-510, 520, 530 and 540. CA-500 Z-Axis Position Adjustment Tool PM Code No. Drawing Description Qty per Unit...
CA-500 Sampler Code No. Drawing Description Qty per Unit 324-9083-3 LOCK SPRING DM1298 324-9084-7 SS BASE PLATE DM1361 324-9085-1 SS ACTIARM DM1362 663-0175-1 SAMPLE TABLE BASE ASSY CA-500 Series S/M A-1-38 Revised February 2004 TB200408...
BOTTLE TANK-A (RINSE 2L/BLUE) 424-9150-0 A-1-31 BOTTLE TANK-A (WASTE 2L/RED) 424-9151-3 A-1-31 C ARM PLATE DM1221 324-9082-0 A-1-19 CA-500 PRESSURE CHAMBER ASSY A-1-5 CA-5H Z-AXIS POSITION ADJUSTMENT TOOL PM 031-0171-4 A-1-33 CATCH BOX DM1357 324-9078-4 A-1-17 CATCH HOLD PLATE DM1358...
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LOCK SPRING DM1298 324-9083-3 A-1-38 MAIN UNIT FAN ASSY 663-0196-0 A-1-5 MAIN UNIT FAN ASSY 663-0196-0 A-1-35 MIXER MOTOR ASSY 663-0187-6 A-1-19 MIXER MOTOR ASSY 663-0187-6 A-1-35 NIPPLE NO. 9 442-3509-2 A-1-21 CA-500 Series S/M A-3-2 Revised February 2004 19 TB200408...
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663-0185-9 Y AXIS MOTOR ASSY A-1-35 663-0186-2 Z AXIS MOTOR ASSY A-1-17 663-0186-2 Z AXIS MOTOR ASSY A-1-35 663-0187-6 MIXER MOTOR ASSY A-1-19 663-0187-6 MIXER MOTOR ASSY A-1-35 663-0188-0 CATCHER ASSY A-1-17 CA-500 Series S/M A-4-4 Revised February 2004 TB200408...
• Be sure to place the rinse bottle and waste bottle on the base which the instrument is set. • Do not put them on the instrument, or there is a possibility the instrument may break down or fail to produce correct results. CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
Two fixing metals are retained with screws as shown. Loosen the screws and remove the metals. CAUTION: • Unless the fixing metals are removed, the instrument cannot operate. Figure B-2: Removing the Fixing Metals CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
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Raise the sample probe by hand to a place where it is easy to operate. Remove the catcher retainer. Catcher Retainer Figure B-4: Removing the Catch Retainer CAUTION: • Unless the retainer is removed, the instrument cannot operate. CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
• If hands should be contaminated with blood or the like, there is a hazard of being infected by pathogenic bacteria. Waste Vacuum Nipple (Green) Trap Chamber Nipple (Yellow) Figure B-5: Attaching the Trap Chamber CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
CAUTION: • Remove the rubber tube that locks the float switch in the rinse bottle and waste bottle. This rubber tube served to prevent vibration in transit. Rubber tube CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
NOTE: • For setting host computer interface parameters, refer to Operator’s Manual Chapter 10: Section 5.1: Host Computer. • The connection cord for the host computer is not included in the accessories. CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
Release the lock. Raise the lock lever to unlock. Lock Lever Figure B-10: Releasing the Lock Load a paper roll. Load a new print paper roll. Print Paper Figure B-11: Loading the Paper Roll CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
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Pass the print paper as shown below and throw down the lock lever to lock. Lock Lever Figure B-12: Passing the Print Paper Feed a print paper. If power is turned ON, press [Sysmex] key, then [P. FEED] on the Sysmex Menu screen. Ready HC IP Replace Rack? YES!
With the printer cover removed, LCD contrast can be adjusted using the contrast adjust dial located on the left of the printer. Turn the dial up for darker shade and turn it down for lighter shade. Contrast Adjust Dial Dark Light Figure B-14: Adjusting the LCD Contrast CA-500 Series S/M B-10 Revised December 2001...
Figure B-16: Supply Liquid Confirmation Screen Press [Set] key or [Cancel] key on the Supply Liquid Confirmation screen. [Set] key: Executes water supply. [Cancel]: Cancels water supply and returns the screen to the Root Menu. CA-500 Series S/M B-11 Revised December 2001...
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Wa t e r s u p p ly ru n n in g C a n c e l Figure B-17: "Water supply running" Message Screen Water supply is completed. When water supply is over, the Special Operation Menu screen will return. CA-500 Series S/M B-12 Revised December 2001...
Set the furnished reagent rack and reaction tube rack. Reaction Tube Rack Reagent Rack Figure B-19: Setting the Reagent Rack and Reaction Tube Rack Affix Indication Mark No. 954 on the reagent rack. CA-500 Series S/M B-13 Revised December 2001...
B.12 Install Sampler with ID Bar Code Scanner (Option) An optional Bar code Scanner is installed on the CA-510 or CA-530, as follows. Remove the left side panel of the CA-500 main unit. Loosen the screws as shown to remove the panel.
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Mount the duct-attached slide rail to the sampler onto the side where the cable protrudes. All four screws should be temporarily tightened. Insert the cable from the sampler into the slide rail duct. CA-500 Series S/M B-15 Revised December 2001...
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Push the sampler with ID bar code scanner in parallel. Push it in until the lock guide arms fit in the table lock of the CA-500 main unit. As you push it, the sampler will feel heavier, but keep pushing little by little.
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With the sampler pulled out in parallel, fully tighten the screws that were temporarily tightened before. Make sure that the sampler with ID bar code scanner will slide in and out smoothly. Attach the left side panel of the CA-500 main unit. CA-500 Series S/M B-17...
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Make sure that all labels are read without an error. Adjust the Pipette Position for the Sampler Perform pipette position adjustment. Refer to Service Manual 4.3.4 Position Adjustment Procedure of Pipette (“(1)blood 1”, “(2)blood 10” and “(3)blood stat”). CA-500 Series S/M B-18 Revised December 2001...
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To Cover APPENDIX C DISASSEMBLY Detector Unit Assembly..........................C-1 Cooler Unit Assembly..........................C-3 Volumetric Unit Assembly ..........................C-4 Drive Arm Assembly...........................C-5 Operation Panel Assembly.........................C-8 CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
Remove Detection Stage. (by removing 2 screws) CAUTION: Be careful not to hit the Detection Stage to the tip of the pipette. Detection Stage Reagent Stage Figure C-1: Removing Reagent Stage and Detection Stage CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
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Remove two fixing screws (item 12) on the aluminum plate to remove the heater. PCB No.9259 PCB No.9259 Sarcon® Shield Case Thermal Sensor PCB No.2132 Slide Isolation Bush Shield Case Optical Block PCB No.2132 Figure C-2: Disassembling Detector Unit CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
Thermal Sensor is inserted in the Cooler Plate. (item 6) Cooler Fan is fixed by four fixing screws with spacers. Holding Plate Holding Sponge Cooler Plate Sarcon® Heat Isolation Sponge Pertier Sarcon® Heat Sink Slide Figure C-3: Disassembling Cooler Unit CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
As for the adjustment of the tension between Idler and Pulley, adjust it at Pulley position. (Adjust the belt tension so that the belt is indented 4 mm when it is pushed at the center by a finger.) Pulley Idler Figure C-5: Adjusting Belt Tension CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
Remove two fixing metals clamping the FPC (item 4), and remove the FPC from PCB No. 9260. Remove the screw fixing the X-axis shaft and loosen the screw of the aluminum plate on the left side. PCB No.9260 X-axis Shaft Figure C-7: Removing FPC CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
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The linear slider and the bearing block on the lower side are included in the X-slider. (11) After removing six screws fixing the resin cover at the back side of the Z-axis base, you can access PCB No. 9264 (Z-Axis Home Position Sensor). Figure C-10: Accessing PCB No. 9264 CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
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Catcher Rubber A Cord Holder Vibration Probe Cord Holder C Arm Tube Sensor Light Tube Sensor Light Shield Plate Shield Plate O ring C Arm SCL6-B Catcher SCL6-12 Spacer (Mixing Motor) Figure C-12: Catcher Unit Assembly CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...
Remove six screws on the back side of Operation Panel Assembly, and you can find Printer, LCD, VR Assembly and Emergency Stop Switch inside. PCB No. 9265 is fixed by four screws. Figure C-14: Operation Panel Assembly CA-500 Series S/M Revised December 2001...