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- Page 1 ™ Panthera-Puncher Software version 1.8 Dried Blood Spot Punching Device 2081-0010 USER MANUAL...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents General information...................1 Changes from previous manual version........................1 Trademarks..................................1 Intended purpose................................1 General notes................................. 1 Table of symbols................................1 Safety information..................3 Conventions..................................3 Warnings and precautions.............................3 Notice regarding serious incidents..........................4 Installation....................5 Main features..................... 6 Touch screen................................... 6 General page layout............................... - Page 4 Barcode rule for samples.............................24 External barcode reader (optional)..........................25 SG Connection................................25 Loading templates................................25 Analytes..................................25 Punching................................26 Punches per well............................. 26 Card barcode rules............................27 Plate................................. 27 Exporting................................. 27 Plate maps............................... 28 Barcode rule notation............................. 28 Storing of the sample card image............30 Log files.....................31 Troubleshooting..................
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Page 5: General Information
The Panthera-Puncher 9 is an accessory for IVD assays (for example, neonatal screening assays) where the sample type is dried blood spot and the sample size is supported by the Panthera-Puncher 9. The Panthera-Puncher 9 cuts the sample from the dried blood spot, deposits it to a microtiter plate, and documents the traceability of the sample to the plate. - Page 6 ™ Panthera-Puncher 9 User Manual General information Symbol Description Manufacturer Date of manufacture Caution, consult instructions for use Warning! Beware of moving parts in the instrument This way up Fragile, handle with care Keep dry Certification mark from testing laboratory In vitro diagnostic medical device Catalogue number Battery recycle...
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Page 7: Safety Information
Warning: The information of a partially punched well is not transferred to Specimen Gate, worklists or recovery files. The wells appear as empty wells. Warning: The Panthera-Puncher 9 is equipped with an ionizer to counteract static charges from microplates. When working with assays which are developed in-house using coated microplates, ensure that the homogeneity of the assay plates after they have been exposed to the ionizer. -
Page 8: Notice Regarding Serious Incidents
Caution: To protect the system from cybersecurity attacks, the operating system updates should be installed as soon as possible and the operating system antivirus services should be turned on. Third-party antivirus software can be used, but their compatibility has not been verified by PerkinElmer. Caution: Use protective gloves when cleaning or otherwise manipulating punch heads. -
Page 9: Installation
All the adjustments to the Panthera-Puncher 9 are factory set and the system should be ready for use once installed. However, the service personnel in charge of the installation will check the adjustment of the camera, the punch head and the plate track to ensure they work properly. -
Page 10: Main Features
9 User Manual Main features Main features The following section describes the main features of the Panthera-Puncher 9. Touch screen The Panthera Manager user interface software is designed to be used with a touch screen instead of a mouse and keyboard. - Page 11 ™ Panthera-Puncher 9 User Manual Main features If the instrument encounters an error from which it is not able to recover, the error message will say 'Unrecoverable error'. When the instrument informs the user of e.g. a movement error, it is a hint that an error has occurred but that the instrument was able to recover.
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Page 12: Routine Operation
(i.e. unpunched). Startup and shutdown To start using the Panthera-Puncher 9, first power on the instrument (the power switch is located on the back of the instrument on the left). Then turn on the computer. -
Page 13: Loading And Setting Up The Plates
This user group is only for certified PerkinElmer service personnel. The Panthera-Puncher 9 comes programmed with three different users by default (Panthera User, Panthera Admin and Panthera Service), belonging respectively to their corresponding Windows User Group. The service personnel have the access rights to create more users. -
Page 14: Unloading The Plates From The Instrument
Note: For Specimen Gate customers, plates can only be reloaded onto the Panthera-Puncher 9 if their status is unloaded or punched. - Page 15 Current note field or select one of the previously entered notes. The software remembers the last 12 notes that have been entered. If needed, PerkinElmer personnel can lock notes in the list for you, so that they are never removed, even if they have not been used for some time.
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Page 16: Operations In Detail
This section contains more detailed information on operating the Panthera-Puncher 9. Punching and sample queries The Panthera-Puncher 9 makes punching easy. In stand-alone mode, the punch queries for all loaded analytes come from the analyte settings. For more details on this, refer to Analytes on page 25. -
Page 17: Sample Identification
Specimen Gate support to solve the issue. The Panthera-Puncher 9 can be used in two modes that define how it will get the sample queries. In Specimen Gate mode (direct link to Specimen Gate Laboratory), the Panthera-Puncher 9 gets the sample queries from the Specimen Gate Laboratory software to which it is connected. -
Page 18: Punching Priority
(on the next blood spot of the sample card, if available). When using the Panthera-Puncher 9 with two punch sizes (two punch heads), it is advised to place the highest priority size punch head into the right position in order to diminish unneeded punch head changes. The correct position is the primary punch head position. -
Page 19: Packing Partial Plates
™ Panthera-Puncher 9 User Manual Operations in detail The Retest mode switch is also hidden if the Puncher is disconnected from Specimen Gate through the Panthera Manager software. It is only visible if Panthera is set to standalone from the Panthera Service software. Packing partial plates If the last plates of the day are not full, you can use the Pack function to move the end control wells to immediately follow the last punched patient sample well and mark the plate as finished. -
Page 20: Maintenance And Shutdown
You also have the option of deleting old image files by toggling the Clean also image files switch on or off. Since Panthera-Puncher 9 creates recovery file for all punched plates, it is advised to use this feature regularly. -
Page 21: Instrument Cleaning
Explanation Punches since last service This is the number of punches since the last maintenance action by PerkinElmer service personnel. The counter is reset by PerkinElmer personnel when maintenance is performed. The date of the last maintenance is displayed on the right side of the System information area title bar. - Page 22 ™ Panthera-Puncher 9 User Manual Maintenance and shutdown Next, twist the disk detector 90 degrees counterclockwise and slide it out. The disk detector, the chute and the spring come out of the punch head. Remove the chute and the spring by pulling them.
- Page 23 ™ Panthera-Puncher 9 User Manual Maintenance and shutdown Separate the spring from the chute. In principle, you should have the different components as shown in the picture below.
- Page 24 ™ Panthera-Puncher 9 User Manual Maintenance and shutdown Wash all of them according to your laboratory standard procedures. Focus especially on the following parts: inner chute, the punch die, and the whole shaft area where the punch die and the disk move: Part Cleaning Punch...
- Page 25 ™ Panthera-Puncher 9 User Manual Maintenance and shutdown Slide the spring back around the chute. To attach the detector to the punch head frame, place it first at a 90 degrees angle, then insert the inner chute part into the guide and make sure that the fastening pins of the frame arm are placed in the groove of the plastic part of the detector.
- Page 26 ™ Panthera-Puncher 9 User Manual Maintenance and shutdown Place the detector connector back in position by pushing open the holder and adjusting the detector's notch with the frame pin. Once this is done slide the punch back into position and replace the punch head into the instrument. Note: On occasion, when inserting the punch head back to the instrument after the daily punch head maintenance, the Panthera software presents a Skip button instead of the usual Next button.
- Page 27 ™ Panthera-Puncher 9 User Manual Maintenance and shutdown It is critical that you protect the detector from any liquid.
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Page 28: Settings
This switch enables or disables the touch area of the punching platform. The touch area sensitivity can be adjusted through the service software by PerkinElmer service personnel. When using the touch area, either tap it or swipe your finger on it. -
Page 29: External Barcode Reader (Optional)
To change the name of an analyte or the name of its worklist, please contact your local PerkinElmer representative. To add a new analyte, scroll down to the end of the analyte list and press the Add new analyte button. Enter the name for the new analyte and press the Enter soft key. -
Page 30: Punching
In the latter case, the software asks you whether you want to continue punching using the local settings. If an analyte available in Specimen Gate Laboratory is missing from the local settings, Panthera-Puncher 9 disables any plate query coming from Specimen Gate Laboratory with that analyte until the analyte is available in the local settings. -
Page 31: Card Barcode Rules
A1->A12->B1->B12 etc. The SPW file does not contain calibrator information and it can contain two different plate maps, one with calibrators and one without (indicated by _ in the name of the file). If needed, contact your local PerkinElmer representative for customizations such as omitting the control wells from the list or setting up an environment where... -
Page 32: Plate Maps
Settings screen for the selected analyte. Barcode rule notation The barcode rules of the Panthera-Puncher 9 are all using the same notation. It is based on the C# regular expressions, but has some limitations compared to it. - Page 33 ™ Panthera-Puncher 9 User Manual Settings Rule Notation Start of string If you want a barcode to start a certain way, start your rule with ^. If you omit ^, the program searches for the rule in the whole barcode instead of just the beginning. End of string If you want a barcode to end a certain way, end your rule with $.
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Page 34: Storing Of The Sample Card Image
Details tab and look for the Comments property. It contains the disk ID, the barcode of the plate, and the well code to which the disk was punched. Enabling the image storing is done through the service software. Please contact your local PerkinElmer representative. By default the image storage setting is set to off. -
Page 35: Log Files
Panthera-Puncher 9 User Manual Log files Log files The Panthera log files are stored in the folder C:\ProgramData\PerkinElmer\SpotLight\Logs. The programdata folder is a hidden folder. It can be accessed by typing the location in the address bar of Windows explorer. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
The punch locations are repeatedly lost and found on the In situations where external lighting conditions are screen. changing, the Panthera-Puncher 9 may repeatedly find and lose punching locations. This can be corrected by adjusting the lighting in the room and in the instrument. -
Page 37: Contact Information
™ Panthera-Puncher 9 User Manual Contact information Contact information If you have any questions about this product or you need assistance, please contact PerkinElmer Customer Support. Rest of the world: GS@customersupport@perkinelmer.com North America: gs.technical.support@perkinelmer.com... -
Page 38: Multilingual Versions
™ Panthera-Puncher 9 User Manual Multilingual versions Multilingual versions The CD on the back cover contains translations of this user manual in PDF format. They can be viewed electronically or printed out. If you require a printed copy to be provided without cost by the manufacturer, please call your local toll free phone number listed below. -
Page 39: Index
Index Operation (continued) Uloading plates from instrument Analytes Automatic Sample ID generation Partial plates Plate functionality Barcode rule notation Plate map settings Plate settings Punches per well Punching Patterns Card barcode rules Priority Conventions Punch areas Detection Punching and sample queries Punching settings Export settings External barcode reader... - Page 42 2081-9020-13 April 26, 2022 Manufacturer: Wallac Oy Mustionkatu 6, FI-20750 Turku, Finland. Tel: 358-2-2678 111. Fax: 358-2-2678 357 www.perkinelmer.com...
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