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- Page 1 ™ Panthera-Puncher Dried Blood Spot Punching Device 2081-0010 INSTRUMENT 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 Instrument overview..............................1 Safety information..................3 Conventions..................................3 Notice regarding serious incidents..........................3 Warnings and precautions.............................3 Safety requirements............................... 3 Installation instructions................5 Functional description................6 The plate track................................6 The punch head module.............................. - Page 4 WEEE Instructions for PerkinElmer Products.......... 14 Warranty....................15 Index......................17...
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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 a 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 of the sample to the plate. - Page 6 ™ Panthera-Puncher 9 Instrument Manual General information The instrument can hold up to two different sized punch heads simultaneously, and up to 9 microtiter plates (height 14 mm - 16.1 mm). Alternatively, 3 of the available plate positions may be occupied by deep well plates, with max. height 44.5 mm, leaving 6 plate positions free for standard plates.
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Page 7: Safety Information
9 Instrument Manual Safety information Safety information This section contains the safety information for the Panthera-Puncher 9. Conventions The following conventions are used in all system documentation: Warning: A warning indicates a hazardous situation or operation that, if not avoided, could result in serious personal injury or death to the operator or the patient. - Page 8 ™ Panthera-Puncher 9 Instrument Manual Safety information • EN 62366-1 Every attempt has been made to minimize the risk of the user touching moving parts. Make sure you leave a gap of at least 5 cm between the wall and the back of the instrument. The instrument must be connected to a mains supply having a protective earth.
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Page 9: Installation Instructions
™ Panthera-Puncher 9 Instrument Manual Installation instructions Installation instructions Installation instructions are not included in this documentation because installation is only to be performed by personnel trained and authorized by PerkinElmer. -
Page 10: Functional Description
™ Panthera-Puncher 9 Instrument Manual Functional description Functional description The Panthera-Puncher 9 consists of: • two main modules • the plate track • the punch head • three functional units • the camera • the punching platform • the touch screen. -
Page 11: The Touch Screen
™ Panthera-Puncher 9 Instrument Manual Functional description The touch screen The instrument user interface has been developed for use with a touch screen. There is therefore no need for a mouse or a keyboard. Whenever required, the user interface will show the on-screen keyboard for manual data entry. All needed functions are available through the user interface in a clear and easy way using the touch screen. -
Page 12: Information About User Instructions And Warnings
Routine maintenance Routine maintenance comprises the tasks intended for performance by the user and these are described in the User Manual. All other maintenance tasks must be performed by personnel trained and authorized by PerkinElmer. Decontamination For the purpose of decontamination of the punch heads or other instrument parts, clean the parts to be decontaminated with water, followed by ethanol (max. -
Page 13: Moving The Instrument
™ Panthera-Puncher 9 Instrument Manual Moving the instrument Moving the instrument If for some reason the instrument must be moved, we recommend that two people lift it by supporting the instrument from the lifting areas indicated in the image below. Be careful not to tilt the puncher too much while moving it. Rotated bottom view:... -
Page 14: Specifications
9 Instrument Manual Specifications Specifications This section includes the specifications of the Panthera-Puncher 9 instrument. Capacity of plates The instrument can use 96-well microtiter plates (ANSI SBS 1-4 standards). 9 plates can be loaded in the instrument at the same time, of which up to 3 can be deep well plates. -
Page 15: Analytes
Environmental conditions The Panthera-Puncher 9 is a benchtop instrument designed to be used in a normal laboratory environment. It should be laid on a flat surface, such as a table or a workbench, and if possible, keep it away from direct sunlight as extraneous light can interfere with barcode reading. -
Page 16: Connectors On The Instrument
™ Panthera-Puncher 9 Instrument Manual Specifications • 98/79/EEC (In-vitro diagnostic medical devices) Connectors on the instrument All the instrument connectors are found on the back panel. When facing the back panel, there are three connectors on the left. These are clearly indicated (as shown on the picture below): •... -
Page 17: Licensed Third-Party Software Components
™ Panthera-Puncher 9 Instrument Manual Specifications Licensed third-party software components • DTK Software (DTKSOFT) • DTKBarReader.dll • uEye camera driver provided by IDS imaging Development Systems GmbH • DSCameraDriver.dll • FPS On-Screen virtual keyboard • FPS.Shared.dll • FPS.VirtualKeyboard.dll... - Page 18 Customer Care Rest of the World: call (+1) 203-925-4602 Products from other manufacturers may also form a part of your PerkinElmer system. These other producers are directly responsible for the collection and processing of their own waste products under the terms of the WEEE Directive.
- Page 19 Warranty Warranty The enclosed instrument comes with a limited warranty (the “Warranty”) from Wallac Oy (“Wallac”), a PerkinElmer company. This is only a summary of the warranty on the enclosed instrument and shall not be deemed to alter or amend the terms of the Warranty. Consult the terms and conditions, and rental or purchase agreement for a full explanation of the Warranty.
- Page 20 ™ Panthera-Puncher 9 Instrument Manual Warranty...
- Page 21 Index Plate (continued) capacity Analytes Plate barcodes Assays Plate track Power consumption Power requirements Punch head Punch head module Barcodes Punch sizes plate Punching sample Punching platform Camera Routine maintenance Capacity Connectors Safety standards Sample barcodes Software Decommissioning Specifications Decontamination Standards Disk detector safety...
- Page 24 2081-9010-07 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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