Contents 1. Introduction 2. System Description 2.1 Principles of Measurement 2.2 Components and Functions 2.3 Technical Information 2.4 Interfacing System 3. Instrument Installation 3.1 The instrument and parts 3.2 Optional accessories 3.3 Environmental & Storage Requirements 3.4 Cautions & Warnings 4.
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WARNING Please read the User’s Manual before you operate this instrument. 1) Never use the bent strip and make sure to remove excess urine in the strip by using a clean absorbent soft tissue paper. 2) Clean instrument daily to prevent malfunction. To Clean the instrument, Refer to 7.
2. System Description 2.1 Principles of Measurement The DUS R-50S is a urine strip analyzing device. The reader is semiautomatic but the forwarding, reading and evaluating are automated. The only thing that the operator need to do is to dip the strip into the urine sample and place it on the Strip Loading Plate.
2.2 Components and Functions View from above View of rear Component Function ① Full-color ‘touch-screen’ TFT LCD: Displays the result and the process of test ② Strip Loading Plate: Moves the test strip to the measuring position ③ Battery cover ④...
Up to 2000 samples Temperature (2℃-30℃) / Humidity(10%-70%) Operating Conditions Serial Communication USB Port Options External Printer 2.4 Interfacing System Users can interface DUS R-50S to Host computer through the USB port. Baud Rate: 38400, Data bit : 8, Parity: none...
Power Cable: 1EA Operating Manual USB cable 3.2 Optional accessories External Printer for exclusive use with DUS R-50S analyzer Supplied with printer are: 2paper print rolls. DC cord for power supply between printer and reader To install the paper roll, open the cover of the printer and insert the roll so that 1cm comes over the edge of the cutting teeth.
cable and power cords as follows: 3.3 Environmental & Storage Requirements 3.3.1 Environmental Requirements As with all sensitive electronic instruments, prolonged exposure to excessive humidity and temperature should be avoided. Place the instrument where it will not be subjected to extreme temperature variations. Avoid proximity to open windows, direct sunlight, ovens, hot plates, open burners, radiators, and dry ice baths.
3.3.2 Storage and Handling Avoid following locations to prevent malfunctioning of the analyzer • High humidity, high-temperature, and low-temperature storage places • Dusty places • Very hot places near heating appliances, etc. Do not leave the instrument exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time.
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Do not forcibly pull/push the Strip Loading Plate. It may cause malfunction. Be sure to read carefully user’s manual before operating the instrument. 3.4.3 Batteries The instrument also runs on batteries: 8pieces, type AAA 1.5V Insert them in the correct way in the empty space below the bottom panel of the instrument.
4. How to operate instrument Turn ON the power button in the rear of instrument. Automatically the reader executes System Initialize [Fig 1.1] and then the ‘Standby’ mode shall be shown as [Fig.1.2]. [Fig.1.1] System Initialize [Fig.1.2] Standby mode 4.1 Strip type Selection Touch the strip type in order to change the strip to be tested.
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[Fig. 1.2.1] Strip Selection 4.2 Seq (Sequence) The test sequence numbers run from 1 to 2000 and can be reset. Use the move left key(◀ ) or C (clear) to erase the existing sequence number. Touch Test to confirm the reset or to leave the screen if you have not selected the option to reset the number.
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4.4 Color The urine sample must be visually observed and then the appropriate color must be selected. Touch the color name to confirm, then the selected color name area change from black to blue color. Touch Test to return to the Standby mode screen. This field is for information purposes only and will not influence diagnosis of the patient sample.
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4.6 Menu [Fig. 1.3] Menu 4.6.1 Date/Time The date and time are displayed on the Select screen and are recorded with test results. If the date and time values are incorrect, change it by touching number key on the display. Date: YY/MM/DD Time: 24hour setting Touch Test to return to the Standby mode screen.
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4.6.2 System Check Touch Test Calibration progress Calibration Result [Fig. 1.3.2] System Check System Check is used for checking aging processes of the optical system and variation of other internal conditions of instrument. At installation, after moving the instrument or in case of error, the system check and calibration have to be performed before starting measurement.
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4.6.3 Memory This allows managing the result data saved in the memory, touch Memory on the MENU. Touch Test to return to the Standby mode screen. Touch Menu to return to the Menu screen. [Fig. 1.3.3] Memory 4.6.3.1 View Data This allows seeing the saved result selectively Input SEQ No Result Data...
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4.6.3.2 Send Data This allows sending the saved data to PC. After selecting the Start-number and End-number of the result data's Seq., touch the Send icon, then the selected data is sent to PC. Confirm the condition of connecting communication with PC before performing the command.
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4.6.4 Instrument Setting It has a series of screen to control & change the Result format, System Setting and %R value. Touch Test to return to the Standby mode screen. Touch Menu to return to the Menu screen. [Fig. 1.3.7] Instrument Setting 4.6.4.1 Result Format This allows selection and change of the result display format.
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SI units, as selected in the <Unit> area (see above). Mark Positive: Allows you to choose whether the positive results are highlighted in red color. (Yes/No) Select <Yes> to make a distinction between positive(red) and normal(blue) results. Select <No> if you wish to express all results in the same color. 4.6.4.2 System Setting This allows selecting the measurement Speed, Sound and Baud rate.
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<Quick>mode = 30seconds of operation by the instrument Sound: To select the audible tones while operating reader. (Enable/Disable) Baud rate: To select the speed rate of transferring data with each other between the reader and PC. (9600/38400/19200) Make sure that the baud rate of the instrument and the used PC are always the same.
4.6.5 System Info. This screen has information about the analyzer. It shows the current System information. The information can be changed if you change the setting at Result format and System Setting menu. [Fig. 1.3.11] System Info. 5. How to Use...
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Step1. Power-‘on’ and let the initial screen for starting tests displayed through the process of the calibration. Step2. Dip a strip into fresh urine sample and take it out immediately. Remove excessive urine by touching the edge of strip on a soft absorbent tissue. Place the strip on the plate loader.
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Step 4. Touch the Power OFF to finish the test. To completely finish the test, press the main power button in the back of instrument.
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6. Table of Results Result of Reading Ite m Ab b re vi a ti o n Unit Neg. ± Con. WBC/μl trace Leukocytes Con. Nitrite Con. mg/dl norm μmol/l Uribilinogen norm E.U./dL norm Con. mg/dl trace 1000 Protein trace ...
7. How to Clean the Strip Loading Plate after Use Clean the dirty ‘Strip Loading Plate’ by using a neutral detergent or water-wet towel or swab. Do not use volatile matters like thinner, gasoline and benzene for cleaning the body. It is better to clean the Strip Loading Plate everyday because the rest urine from the tested strip can smear on the ‘Strip Loading Plate’.
9.1 Maintenance No maintenance is required other than routine cleaning. • Clean the outside of the DUS R-50S body with a dry towel after wiping clean with a towel dampened by a neutral detergent or water. • Do not wipe the body of the DUS R-50S clean with benzene, thinner, gasoline, etc.
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9.2 Troubleshooting SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY The instrument will 1. The connection part for Turn the instrument power off. not work even though power source may be Check that the power cord is firmly power is on. loose. plugged into the instrument and 2.
Appendix A: Safety Information Protecting Yourself from Biohazards This information summarizes the established guidelines for handling laboratory biohazards. This summary is based on the guidelines developed by the Centers for Disease Control, the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Use this summary for general information only.
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-Wear gloves while servicing parts of the system that have contact with body fluids such as serum, plasma, urine, or whole blood -Wash your hands before going from a contaminated area to a non- contaminated area, or when you remove or change gloves -Perform procedures carefully to minimize aerosol formation -Wear facial protection when splatter or aerosol formation are possible -Wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, lab...
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Registration sheet Please complete the following Registration Sheet, and fax back within two weeks to your local distributor. These data are recorded in the Service Registration File, providing assistance for our Support Service. Serial Number of the Instrument: Date of delivery: Date of Installation: The Institution / Laboratory address:...
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