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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual for assembly, setup and operation Norma Autoloader Norma Instruments Zrt. Papírgyár u. 58-59, 1038 Budapest, HUNGARY Arany János u. 11-13, 3530 Miskolc, HUNGARY PRODUCT CODE: NICA-AL50 ICON-5 SW VERSION: 1.5.1318.0 or higher ISSUE DATE: 2021.03.22. MANUAL REVISION:...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ....................3 ? ...................3 HO SHOULD READ THIS MANUAL .......................3 NTENDED USE ........................3 ISCLAIMER ........................4 EATURES ........................4 IMITATIONS ....................5 AFETY MEASURES NOTES ..............6 YMBOLS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE UTOLOADER .......................7 ECHNICAL CONTACT ........................8 ARRANTY PACKAGE CONTENTS ..................9 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS .............. -
Page 3: Introduction
Intended use Norma Autoloader can only be used with a Norma Icon-5 automated hematology analyzer with closed sample vial opening. The Autoloader is designed to further automate the operation of the analyzer by allowing the processing of up to 50 sample vials without operator interaction. -
Page 4: Features
Trays recognized and identified as #1 and #2 or #3. Limitations The Autoloader is inoperable on its own and can only be used with Norma Icon- 5 automated hematology analyzers with support for closed sample vials. The Autoloader supports the following primary blood collection vials: BD Vacutainer and Greiner Vacuette. -
Page 5: Safety Measures, Notes
It is not recommended to remove vials from the tray while the Autoloader is running. Also avoid touching the tray, the moving arm or moving (pushing) the entire system (analyzer + autoloader). Safety measures, notes Always use the power supply provided with the Autoloader. Do not pour liquid into or over the Autoloader. -
Page 6: Symbols On The Outside Of The Autoloader
For final disposal, the device should be considered as potential biohazard and electronic waste; always follow your local regulations for waste management. Leftover samples, processed samples should be considered as potential biohazard waste; always follow your local regulations for waste management. Symbols on the outside of the Autoloader Symbol Meaning... -
Page 7: Technical Contact
The contact of your local dealer is available on the insert of this Manual. Please use the support@normadiagnostika.com email address to contact the manufacturer directly. Norma will be doing its best to resolve your problems either directly or indirectly with the help of its local representative. OM_AL_v04... -
Page 8: Warranty
Warranty The Autoloader comes with a one-year manufacturer’s warranty against workmanship defects. Warranty claims must be made through your local representative. Your supplier will only be able to repair and warrant operation of the analyzer as per its specifications if all service actions are performed by qualified service personnel, and the Warranty Label is intact. -
Page 9: Package Contents
2. Package contents electrical power cord Autoloader USB 2.0 cable 2 trays for 4 instrument feet power supply 50 vials each for Icon-5 Model: Sunny SYS1548-6524-T2 normaboard baseplate Grounding + spare o-rings for the gripper OM_AL_v04... -
Page 10: Installation Requirements
3. Installation requirements Position of disconnection. The power source must be easily reachable to plug out the device in case of emergency. Space: a 50x50x50 cm space is required for safe and convenient installation and operation of the Icon-5 and the Autoloader. It is recommended to place the reagent pack behind the Icon-5 device. -
Page 11: Identification Of Parts
4. Identification of parts Front view Picking arm Mixer cover (retracted position) Tray inserted USB ports (2 slots) Power button Rear view Picking arm Mixer cover (retracted position) Power connector Exit opening for USB B (to Icon-5) fallen vial socket OM_AL_v04... -
Page 12: Side View
Side view Picking arm Mixing position (retracted position) Tray (inserted) Mixer cover (The barcode scanner is inside) Power button Tray ID pins Vial1 Vial5 Vial 6 Vial 46 Vial50 Make sure that the tray is inserted properly. OM_AL_v04... -
Page 13: Assembled View
Assembled view Icon-5’s Mixing position closed vial and barcode opening scanner Picking arm (retracted) Tray normaboard (baseplate) Icon-5 side Autoloader side OM_AL_v04... -
Page 14: Installation
5. Installation For Installation details of the Norma Autoloader please refer to the Quick Installation Guide or follow the procedure through our installation video. Please contact your local distributor for further information. Installation must be carried out by a trained service engineer. -
Page 15: Operation
6. Operation WARNING! Device must be operated by trained operator only Power on: Briefly press the button in the front. Power off: Press and hold the button in the front. The power button has an illuminated frame. The color of this frame is providing status information. - Page 16 Load vials starting in the top row in the left side. Do not load vials without caps, do not load unsupported vials. Load vials continuously, do not leave positions empty. Always finish a row before staring the next one. Loading trays: slide the tray into its guides firmly until it clicks in place. Unloading: when the device finished processing the tray, you can pull the tray off and load the next tray.
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Page 17: Autoloader Functions In Icon-5 Software
7. Autoloader functions in Icon-5 software When the Icon-5 operating software detects the presence of the Autoloader, an Autoloader symbol will be displayed in the upper left of the screen of Icon- The Autoloader symbol will display status information. OM_AL_v04... - Page 18 Autoloader status symbols: Diagnostic / Running. Service mode Running paused by user or due to an error. No tray found Tray I loaded Tray II loaded Tray III loaded Autoloader operation aborted. Going to standby (sleep) mode Autoloader startup in progress.
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Page 19: Running Samples Using Autoloader
Running samples using Autoloader Main menu / Daily Routine (Sampling) / Autoloader Tap on the Auto Loader row to access the Tray view and startup functions. Tapping on Press to Init will automatically start Icon-5’s regular startup procedure (internal tests and blank measurement) to reach ready to operate status. -
Page 20: Selected Samples Mode
Operation is overlapped; upon feeding a vial to Icon-5, the next vial will be detected and moved to the mixing position. After the vial has been processed, the Autoloader will put it back to its original location in the tray. You can run samples using the Autoloader in two modes: Full Scan Mode and Selected Samples Mode. -
Page 21: Full Scan Mode
You can now tap “START”. Autoloader will start processing selected samples. Autoloader will only process the sample positions defined above. Sequence is from 1-50. You cannot influence the processing sequence. Vial symbols will change during the process. Possible vial position symbols Position selected Vial back in tray, for processing... -
Page 22: Define Individual Sample Information (Optional)
Define individual sample information (optional) Tap on a vial position to access data entry screen. When you are done, swipe back. OM_AL_v04... -
Page 23: Automatic Scanning
Automatic scanning Tap on START to start scanning for vials Vial N Vial N+1 Vial N+2 The picking arm will move over the first PICK vial position and will test it for presence and presence of a cap. If the vial is accepted, then the arm will pick up the vial and will place it into the socket at the TO MIX... -
Page 24: Pause - Resume Operation
Pause – Resume operation Description Status light Operation paused by User flashing yellow Tap on PAUSE or tap the power button on the Autoloader. Tap on RESUME or tap the power button on the Autoloader again. OM_AL_v04... -
Page 25: Disassembly For Storage Or Transportation
8. Disassembly for storage or transportation For safe transportation to retaining the condition of the device during storage or shipment, the device should be put back in its original packaging. Make sure that the device is in its “standby” mode and position: the arm is lowered and residing next to the tray (sleep position). -
Page 26: Specifications
10. Specifications Compatible analyzer(s) Norma Icon-5 Accessory Normaboard, 2x sample trays, power supply Capacity 50 primary blood collection vials Tested vial types Greiner Vacuette; BD Vacutainer • Full sequence operation (full tray scan) – can Operation modes be paused at any time •... -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
11. Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Remedy Vial lost The vial slipped out The vial is behind the of the mixer’s Autoloader – it fell out through socket the safety opening The vial could not Tray calibration issue. be released by the Contact service. - Page 28 Symptom Cause Remedy Vertical Motor Vial height wrong Use supported vial types only. error (tall or short) or not inserted well. Vial has “wrong” cap or has no cap; grabber cannot pick it up. Vial Mixer / Analyzer / Tray insertion/removal positions need to be error: grabber...
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Page 29: Revision History
12. Revision history Version Change Sections EDIT Affected DATE DATE Original version 020818 MEEI (TÜV) amendments 130918 safety measures 130918 proper use vs. protection impaired waste management symbols outside analyzer 130918 trained operator only 130918 power cable image (package contents) changed 130918 specifications revised 130918...