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Page 2 1.1, 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 15, 16, 16, 18, 19, 23, 1.2.5, 2, 3.3.7, 4.5, 34, 38, 39, 48, 83 Aim Lab: PS-U-UM010 Rev B 4.6, 5, 6.6, 7.1 Formatting all pages Page 2 © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd 03P27-42 Rev A...
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Page 4 PathFinder 350S User Manual Intended Use The PathFinder 350S is an automated robotic workcell, designed for use in the laboratory environment, and intended to sort specimen tubes into sample racks based on barcode identification. Safety Throughout the manual, signal words and icons appear where the nature of the information warrants special attention.
Page 5 Abbott Laboratories technical sales or service representatives. In no event shall Aim Lab Pty Ltd, Abbott Laboratories or its affiliates be liable for any damages or losses incurred in connection with or arising from the use of the information on this media by persons not fully trained by Abbott Laboratories.
Page 6 Warranty Statement for USA Customers Only Abbott Laboratories warrants the PathFinder 350S sold by Abbott Sales Representatives (the “Instrument”) to be free from defects in workmanship and materials during normal use by the original purchaser. This warranty shall continue...
Page 7 WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The PathFinder 350S is manufactured in Australia for Abbott Diagnostics Division, Abbott Laboratories, 200 Abbott Park Road, Abbott Park, IL, 60064, USA. Please direct all inquiries concerning information in this manual to the foregoing address.
Page 8: Table Of Contents
LCD Monitor............. 28 4.2.4 Covers ..............29 4.2.5 Specimen Tray ............31 4.2.6 Services Module ............32 Pre-Power Checks ............... 33 Initial Power Up ..............33 Post Installation ..............34 Page 8 © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd 03P27-42 Rev A...
Page 9 Trays..............56 6.7.9 Profile Gates ............56 6.7.10 Locations..............57 6.7.11 User Accounts ............58 6.7.12 LIS Interface............58 Views Page ............... 60 6.8.1 Using a Log View............60 03P27-42 Rev A © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd Page 9...
Page 10 6.10.2 Database Cleanup ............. 81 6.10.3 Automatic Data Purge..........81 6.11 Help Page ................. 82 Operation ................83 Turning on the PathFinder 350S..........83 Loading Racks onto the Specimen Tray ........83 How to Start, Pause, and Finish Processing ......... 85 7.3.1 Start ..............
Page 11 Mains Fuses ............105 8.7.2 Module Fuse ............106 Maintenance ................107 Safety ................107 Cleaning Materials ............. 107 9.2.1 Before You Start ............107 9.2.2 Weekly Maintenance Tasks.......... 107 03P27-42 Rev A © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd Page 11...
Page 12 Figure 4-11 Home Page - Administrator Login Figure 4-12 Carousel Handover Calibration Panel Figure 4-13 Carousel Handover Point Figure 4-14 PathFinder 350s Self-Test Profile Figure 4-15 5x50 way Specimen Tray in Self-Test Figure 5-1 Trays and Profiles Figure 6-1 Operator Access...
Page 13 Figure 6-47 Example Tube Errors Reports Figure 6-48 Example Program Error Reports Figure 6-49 Example System Statistics Report Figure 6-50 Backup Configuration Page Figure 6-51 Database Cleanup Page 03P27-42 Rev A © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd Page 13...
Page 14 Figure 8-10 BIOS Menu - Workcell Controller PC Figure 8-11 BIOS Advanced Chipset Menu - Workcell Controller PC Figure 8-12 Replacing the Mains Fuses Figure 8-13 Replacing the Module Power Fuse Page 14 © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd 03P27-42 Rev A...
Page 15: Introduction
PathFinder 350S User Manual Introduction PathFinder 350S The PathFinder 350S Specimen Sorter, hereafter referred to as the PathFinder 350S or the Sorter, is an automated robotic workcell that registers and sorts specimen tubes into sample racks. The PathFinder 350S routes specimens so they always arrive at the correct destination, and are not placed into storage until all tests are complete.
Page 16: Safety Precautions
PathFinder 350S User Manual Safety Precautions The PathFinder 350S complies with the safety requirements set out in IEC 61010-1, Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use, Part 1: General Requirements. This manual contains warnings and cautions which, when properly followed, can prevent personal injury and damage to the PathFinder 350S.
Page 17: Operational Safety Features
In case of an emergency use the main power switch on the services assembly to turn the power OFF. The power to the PathFinder 350S and its control computer will be cut instantly. Restarting will take a few minutes, because it will be necessary to re–boot the control computer and its programs.
Page 18: Symbols
Biological Risks Caution, Risk of Danger Caution, Risk of Electric Shock This Way Up Separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment waste per Directive 2002/96/EC in the European Union Page 18 © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd 03P27-42 Rev A...
Page 19: Specifications
PathFinder 350S User Manual Specifications The table below outlines the specifications of the PathFinder 350S. Aim Lab Pty Ltd reserves the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. Footprint 100cm L x 45 cm W x 52 cm H (40” x 18” x 21”).
Page 20: Approvals
PathFinder 350S User Manual Approvals The PathFinder 350S is marked to C-Tick, CE and FCC standards. The CE mark is based on compliance to the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) and the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC). The PathFinder 350S is RoHS compliant.
Page 21: Inspection And Unpacking
PathFinder 350S due to its size and weight. Modules The PathFinder 350S is made up of a number of modules. A module is a functional unit within the PathFinder 350S that can be deployed and replaced as a single component.
Page 22: Specimen Tray
Figure 3-3 Carousel 3.3.4 LCD Monitor The LCD touch screen monitor provides the user interface to the workcell controller. The user interface provides the PathFinder 350S controls. Figure 3-4 LCD Monitor Page 22 © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd...
Page 23: Sorter Covers
3.3.7 Racks (Optional) Your PathFinder 350S is supplied with Abbott CELL-DYN rack adaptors (20 or 40 way) to allow analyser racks to be grouped and placed on the specimen tray. Also supplied are 50 and 20 way PathFinder racks and one Error/Stat rack. The Error/Stat rack has five tube wells and an open bin.
Page 24: Tray Terminology
PathFinder 350S User Manual Tray Terminology This manual and the PathFinder 350S configuration refer to different parts of the specimen tray that may not be obvious to the new user. Figure 3-8 illustrates this terminology and should be referred to while configuring the PathFinder 350S.
Page 25: Installation
Refer such servicing to trained engineers. There are no user configurable or serviceable parts inside the PathFinder 350S. WARNING If you remove covers or panels and attempt to service exposed parts, personal injury (including electrical shock) and damage to equipment may result.
Page 26: Carousel
(green) to the Sorter base (grey). The top of the legs should be level with the Sorter base, and the stepped, shorter side should face outwards. Page 26 © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd 03P27-42 Rev A...
Page 27: Figure 4-2 Carousel Leg Installation
Figure 4-3 Carousel Installation Plug the carousel cable into the module port on the back of the Sorter. Figure 4-4 Module Port 03P27-42 Rev A © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd Page 27...
Page 28: Lcd Monitor
Route the monitor cable behind the monitor and down the back panel of the PathFinder 350S. Use the cable tie points provided to restrain the cable. Plug the monitor connectors into the back of the PathFinder 350S referring to Figure 4-1.
Page 29: Covers
2 x M4 countersunk screws supplied. Use a 6mm hex driver to attach the rear cover to the carousel legs. M4 Screw M4 Screw M8 Screws Figure 4-6 Rear Cover Installation 03P27-42 Rev A © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd Page 29...
Page 30: Figure 4-7 Front Cover Installation
Secure the front cover to the Sorter frame by screwing the two M4 countersunk screws through the lower two holes in the cover. Shoulder Bolt M4 Screws Figure 4-7 Front Cover Installation Page 30 © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd 03P27-42 Rev A...
Page 31: Specimen Tray
The tray will drop approximately 30mm (1¼“). Ensure the tray is sitting flat and securely. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Slot in Sorter Base Tray Figure 4-8 Specimen Tray Installation 03P27-42 Rev A © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd Page 31...
Page 32: Services Module
Fix the 6mm to the services module and the other to the Sorter module. The air line simply pushes into the connector on each module. Push the air line firmly into the socket as far as it will go. Page 32 © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd 03P27-42 Rev A...
Page 33: Pre-Power Checks
PathFinder 350S User Manual Pre-Power Checks Before turning the PathFinder 350S on for the first time, carry out the following checks: Double check all connections are secure and the cables are routed neatly. Check none of the cables are pinched or damaged where they pass behind covers and the bench.
Page 34: Post Installation
After Windows starts the workcell controller will start and the user interface should display automatically. This may take a few minutes. The user interface will start at the login screen. If the PathFinder 350S did not start up successfully, refer to the troubleshooting section in Section 8. Post Installation These post installation checks should be performed before configuring the LIS interface in order to validate the PathFinder 350S hardware.
Page 35: Handover Point Calibration
At this point the bottom of the tube should be just above the carousel fingers. Adjust the handover position by pressing the move arrows. The outer arrows move the tube coarsely, while the inner arrows move in finer increments. 03P27-42 Rev A © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd Page 35...
Page 36: System Validation
Reset the sorter for the calibration to take effect. See Section 7.6. 4.5.2 System Validation The PathFinder 350S is preconfigured to perform a system validation (self-test) after installation. The self-test should be performed prior to connecting to a LIS interface to ensure the Sorter hardware is fully operational.
Page 37: Figure 4-15 5X50 Way Specimen Tray In Self-Test
If all tubes were picked and placed successfully then the self-test is complete. To prepare the PathFinder 350S for its first use, change the profile to the operating profile to suit your tray configuration (see Section 7.8), if already configured.
Page 38: Lis Interfacing
PathFinder 350S User Manual LIS Interfacing The PathFinder 350S incorporates a CLSI/NCCLS LIS2-A (ASTM1394) interface for communicating with the LIS. LIS Interfacing should be performed by the IT department of your lab, or a trained service engineer. For more information on the LIS interface refer to the PathFinder LIS Interface Manual.
Page 39: Configuration
The rack registry (Section 6.7.6) contains a listing of all the rack barcodes that will be used on the PathFinder 350S and what rack type they represent. This is used to identify what rack is placed in each gate on the specimen tray so the tubes can be picked accurately, and their destinations logged.
Page 40: Defining Specimen Types
PathFinder 350S operates without tube identification, it is unable to determine the specimen type of a particular sample. Instead, the PathFinder 350S can associate a specimen type to a tube based on either the rack or input location it was picked from. The rack registry allows a specimen type to be associated to a rack barcode.
Page 41: Lis Interface
For details on the LIS interface specification see the LIS Interface Manual. Self-Test Configuration The PathFinder 350S has a self-test mode to allow the system to run without a LIS for the purpose of testing the Sorter hardware. The PathFinder 350S is supplied with a set of default configuration values to support self-test using the specimen tray supplied.
Page 42: The User Interface
The user interface is displayed on the LCD touch screen monitor mounted on the front of the PathFinder 350S. Navigating the user interface is via the page buttons located at the top of the screen. Pages can be displayed at any time without interrupting the work of the Sorter.
Page 43: Login Page
PathFinder 350S User Manual The remote interface is accessed by typing the IP address of the PathFinder 350S in the following format into the address bar of your browser: [IPADDRESS]:8080/PFS For example: Figure 6-3 Remote Interface Access The IP address will be determined by the installation and the IT department in your laboratory.
Page 44: Home Page
PathFinder 350S User Manual Figure 6-5 Login Page via Remote Access Home Page Accessed by Operator and Administrator The home page displays the current operating state of the PathFinder 350S. A typical home page is shown in Figure 6-6. Control Buttons Rack Details...
Page 45: Tray Status
The background color of the tray status reflects the error status of the PathFinder 350S. When operating normally it will appear green. When an error has stopped operation it will turn red. The tray status can be expanded to the centre of the screen to allow easier monitoring from a distance.
Page 46: Production Statistics
Fill Level: this shows the capacity of the rack and how many tubes the rack currently holds. 6.4.4 Production Statistics This panel shows at a glance the number of tubes processed by the PathFinder 350S today and since installation. 6.4.5 Master Alarm Indicator The master alarm indicator indicates the error status of the system.
Page 47: Trays Page
A tick indicates the rack is complete. Proc Error This contains a processing error code if there is a problem with the rack. For explanation of the codes refer to Section 8.2.1. 03P27-42 Rev A © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd Page 47...
Page 48: Tubes Page
Sorter, or by scanning the tube barcode with the front barcode scanner on the Sorter. Figure 6-9 Tube Lookup Page The tube lookup results are then displayed, Figure 6-10 provides an example. Page 48 © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd 03P27-42 Rev A...
Page 49: Figure 6-10 Example Tube Lookup Results
ID, but includes the well number in the rack. Error Error code. If the tube was not properly processed due to an error, the error code is given here. 03P27-42 Rev A © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd Page 49...
Page 50: Config Page
Administrator access provides far more options, as shown in the screenshot below. The configuration page is broadly divided into three areas: operating mode, workcell configuration, and GUI configuration. Figure 6-12 Config Page - Administrator Login Page 50 © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd 03P27-42 Rev A...
Page 51: Operating Mode
PathFinder 350S User Manual 6.7.1 Operating Mode The operating mode of the PathFinder 350S can be changed by selecting one of these three options:  Production: this is the default start-up operating mode of the PathFinder 350S. In this mode the system sorts tubes according to information provided by the LIS.
Page 52 A pop-up box will inform you how many lines have changed and ask you to confirm you want to commit the new data. Click OK to save the changes. Page 52 © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd 03P27-42 Rev A...
Page 53: Change Profile
Lab Phone Robot Model 6.7.4 Rack Types The rack types table lists all the racks that are supported by the PathFinder 350S. Figure 6-17 Example Rack Types Configuration 03P27-42 Rev A © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd Page 53...
Page 54: Specimen Types
A meaningful description of the specimen type. 6.7.6 Racks Registry The racks registry is a listing of all the racks accepted by the PathFinder 350S. This table allows the PathFinder 350S to determine what rack type is being used when the barcode is scanned.
Page 55: Profiles
Figure 6-20 Example Profiles Configuration Table Heading Description Profile Name This is the name the profile will be referred to in other configuration tables. Description This is a description of the profile. 03P27-42 Rev A © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd Page 55...
Page 56: Trays
The profile gates configuration relates a profile ID and the specimen tray gates to location IDs. It also defines which gates are inputs and which are outputs. Figure 6-22 Example Profile Gates Configuration Page 56 © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd 03P27-42 Rev A...
Page 57: 6.7.10 Locations
These define whether the tubes expected are primary or secondary tubes, and whether they are capped or uncapped. Secondary This is not used with the PathFinder 350S unless it is part of a larger workcell that includes aliquoting, eg the PathFinder 900. Specimen Type The specimen type (if any) to assign to any tube placed in this location.
Page 58: 6.7.11 User Accounts
The access level assigned to the user. 6.7.12 LIS Interface This configuration table defines the directories, passwords, and other settings related to the LIS interfaces. Figure 6-25 Example LIS Interface Configuration Page 58 © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd 03P27-42 Rev A...
Page 59 PathFinder 350S User Manual These settings refer to the two LIS interfaces available on the PathFinder 350S. For more information on these interfaces and how they differ, refer to the LIS Interface Manual. Configuration Item Description My Password for The password sent to the LIS.
Page 60: Views Page
Approximately 20 lines of data are displayed on each page. The page index will allow you to change pages to view earlier data. Page 60 © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd 03P27-42 Rev A...
Page 61: Sorting/Filtering
The third field is a text box used to enter filter data. For example, the following filter in Figure 6-28 will show all data for tube MA0150. Figure 6-28 Views Data Filter 03P27-42 Rev A © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd Page 61...
Page 62: Printing
The data retention period for all logs is set by the automatic data purge setting in the tools page. See Section 6.10.3. By default the data retention period is 14 days. Page 62 © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd 03P27-42 Rev A...
Page 63: Tube Log
The tube log view shows a record of all the tubes recently presented to the PathFinder 350S. The tube log displays tube identification data, processing data, and tube configuration data. A typical tube log view is shown in Figure 6-30.
Page 64: Message Log
The message log view shows a record of all the messages recently logged by the PathFinder 350S. The message log contains commands passed between the PathFinder 350S modules as well as information items to assist troubleshooting. An example message log view is shown in Figure 6-32.
Page 65: Workcell - Lis Communications Log
Workcell - LIS Communications Log The workcell to LIS communications log view shows a history of the messages sent between the PathFinder 350S and the LIS. An example log is shown in Figure 6-33. Figure 6-33 Example Workcell - LlS Communications Log View...
Page 66: Reports Page
 Statistics Reports: these reports generate statistics about the PathFinder 350S operations. The statistics can be viewed as a table or as a graph. These include production statistics, the frequency of different errors, and tube distribution. To open a particular report, simply click on the icon next to the name of the report.
Page 67: Generating A Report
Reports can be viewed in either PDF or HTML. In PDF the report is generated as a PDF and viewed with Adobe Acrobat. In HTML the report is displayed in the user interface. 03P27-42 Rev A © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd Page 67...
Page 68: Report
PDF document. XLS means the report is generated into a Microsoft Excel worksheet. CSV is a comma delimited format that can be imported into most data processing/spreadsheet editing programs. The downloaded files can be saved to the PathFinder 350S hard drive, a network location or external media. 6.9.2 Report Page Details 6.9.2.1...
Page 69 The racks configuration report shows, for each type of rack used in the PathFinder 350S, rack capacity and dimensions, the depth and diameter of wells in the rack, and the co–ordinates of the centres of the wells. This is an example of the unfiltered report.
Page 70 A profile gates configuration report shows, for each profile available on the PathFinder 350S, information on how each gate is used. The profile gates report can be read from left to right to describe the use of each gate. For instance line 4 in the figure below could be read as: ‘In production, when using the PF5x50 Tray, Gate 4 outputs tubes requiring...
Page 71 A profiles configuration report shows all profile identifiers and both short and long descriptions. Figure 6-40 is an example of the unfiltered report. Figure 6-40 Example Profiles Report 03P27-42 Rev A © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd Page 71...
Page 72 6.9.2.6 User Accounts A user accounts configuration report shows, for each user registered with the PathFinder 350S, the user name, full name and login group. Figure 6-41 is an example of the unfiltered report. Figure 6-41 Example User Accounts Report...
Page 73 PathFinder 350S User Manual The information relevant to the operation of the PathFinder 350S is as follows: Heading Description Time of Entry Time the record was created. Rack Barcode The barcode of the rack where the tube was placed. Tube Event ID Identifier of the tube event.
Page 74 Time the message was sent or received by the workcell controller. Object ID Identifies the LIS connection. Direction Direction of LIS communication, receive or transmit. Communication Data Contents of the LIS communication. Error Error. Page 74 © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd 03P27-42 Rev A...
Page 75 The number of primary tubes sorted to the location. Secondary Tubes The number of secondary (duplicate) tubes sorted to the location. This will always be 0 on the PathFinder 350S. Total Tubes Total number of tubes sorted to the location. 03P27-42 Rev A ©...
Page 76 6.9.2.11 Tube Production Statistics A tube production statistics report shows throughput information for the PathFinder 350S. Below is an example of the unfiltered reports in table format. A graphical format is also available. Figure 6-46 Example Tube Production Reports Report Item...
Page 77 Error code for the tube error. See 8.2.2 for a list of error codes. Error Description Description of the error that occurred. Count of Errors Number of times this error has occurred. 03P27-42 Rev A © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd Page 77...
Page 78 Detailed module ID which generated the error. Error Code The numerical error code. Message Text Description of the error message. Count of Errors Number of times the error has occurred. Page 78 © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd 03P27-42 Rev A...
Page 79 Figure 6-49 Example System Statistics Report Report Item Description Object ID Module ID identifier Description Description of what is being counted. Value Value of the odometer. 03P27-42 Rev A © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd Page 79...
Page 80: Tools Page
6.10 Tools Page Accessed by Administrator The tools page provides maintenance tools for the PathFinder 350S administrator. 6.10.1 Backup Database Opening the backup database page presents the administrator with a list of all the configuration tables and production logs and an option to include the table in the backup.
Page 81: 6.10.2 Database Cleanup
PathFinder 350S is started. Figure 6-52 Data Purge Setting Page To change the setting, enter the number of days to keep data into the text box and press Enter. 03P27-42 Rev A © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd Page 81...
Page 82: Help Page
The help page provides access to a PDF version of this User Manual as well as system version information. Figure 6-53 Help Page Contents The About PathFinder 350S page displays system version information that may be required when calling for service support. Figure 6-54 About Page Page 82 ©...
Page 83: Operation
Operation This section will provide step by step instructions on performing the tasks required to operate the PathFinder 350S. The instructions refer to pages and controls on the user interface, where necessary these controls will be illustrated, however some steps may refer the reader to the relevant section in Section 6.
Page 84 The rack barcode is unknown. Only racks entered in the rack registry (see 6.7.6) can be placed. Type! The rack is the wrong type for the gate. Page 84 © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd 03P27-42 Rev A...
Page 85: How To Start, Pause, And Finish Processing
The robot arm will stop on completion of its current move, and the tray status on the home page will be highlighted orange. Processing can be resumed by pressing the green Start button again. Figure 7-4 Tray Status - Paused/Stopped 03P27-42 Rev A © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd Page 85...
Page 86: Finish
The Sorter will finish processing the tubes currently held by the carousel. No further tubes will be picked from the input rack. Once all tubes have been placed, the PathFinder 350S will place itself into a stopped state, indicated by the orange highlight of the tray state on the home page.
Page 87: Turning Off The Pathfinder 350S
PathFinder 350S User Manual Turning Off the PathFinder 350S In an emergency the PathFinder 350S can be shut down immediately by switching off the main power switch on the front of the services module. The general shutdown procedure is given below. If the workcell is still processing tubes, stop processing by pressing the Finish button on the home page: Logout from the user interface by pressing the Logout button.
Page 88: Changing The Profile
Select the desired profile from the profile heading in the table. Press the Green Tick to confirm the change. It is necessary to reset the PathFinder 350S for the profile change to take effect. See Section 7.6 for the reset procedure.
Page 89: Using The Error/Stat Rack
PathFinder 350S User Manual 7.10 Using the Error/Stat Rack All specimen tray configurations are supplied with an Error/Stat rack for use on the PathFinder 350S. The Error/Stat rack is shown in Figure 7-7. Emergency Bin Error Wells STAT Well Figure 7-7 PathFinder Error/Stat Rack The features of the Error/Stat rack are: ...
Page 90: Troubleshooting
The Sorter is dropping tubes. Views and Reports take a long time to display. How to Identify Errors The PathFinder 350S has a number of ways to communicate an error to the operator. These include:  Master Alarm Indicator: always present to alert the operator to errors. The master alarm state is also reflected in the tray status image.
Page 91: Processing Errors
Master Alarm Indicator: will activate whenever there is an error on the PathFinder 350S. It is displayed on all pages to prompt the user to return to the home page when there is an error. The color of the master alarm indicator is reflected in the color of the tray status to make alarms easier to see from a distance.
Page 92: Tube Errors
8.2.2 Tube Errors The PathFinder 350S may encounter errors while processing tubes. In this event, the tube will be placed in the error rack and an error code logged against the tube’s barcode. To determine why a tube has been placed to the error rack open the tube log view.
Page 93: Handling Errors
The LIS interface is working but the required tube location was not sent. Contact your LIS support to check the LIS configuration. nodest The LIS requested a location not known to the PathFinder 350S, or it is unsupported by the current specimen tray.
Page 94: Lost Tube
If the error continually repeats itself or if processing does not continue normally try the following recovery procedure:  Remove all racks and tubes from the PathFinder 350S.  Replace the remaining input tubes onto the specimen tray. Load empty output racks.
Page 95: Already Have A Tube
If neither LED is on when a tube is NOT in the grippers, contact Abbott Customer Service. Gripper Sensor LED Figure 8-5 Gripper Sensor LED Indicator 03P27-42 Rev A © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd Page 95...
Page 96: Expected Tube In Holder
Locate the dropped tube, usually around the carousel but the tube was dropped without carousel, and remove. Processing can be registering an error. The PathFinder 350S resumed by pressing Start. then assumes the tube is in the holder when Do not place the tube back in the carousel. To the barcode is scanned.
Page 97: Carousel Advance Failed
Check the carousel is not jammed by a dropped tube or debris, pressing the green Start button should resume processing normally. If the failure persists then restart the PathFinder 350S by turning the workcell off and back on. If this does not correct the issue contact Abbott Customer Service.
Page 98: User Interface Cannot Connect To Local Lost
The error message displayed is shown in Figure 8-7. Figure 8-7 User Interface Cannot Connect Message To recover from this error simply press Try Again. The user interface will refresh itself within 30 seconds. Page 98 © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd 03P27-42 Rev A...
Page 99: Software Crash
Figure 8-7. Figure 8-8 Workcell Controller Software Crash Message Press Don’t Send, to close the error box. The PathFinder 350S will restart itself automatically. If the software crashes immediately after the reset there are three checks that may get the system operational.
Page 100: Other Errors
8.5.1 Dropped Tubes From time to time the PathFinder 350S may cause a tube to be knocked out of a rack, or dropped from the grippers, without causing an interruption to the processing. Some failure modes that result in a dropped tube are: ...
Page 101: The User Interface Does Not Display Properly
(though still work). This is generally caused by a page not refreshing quickly enough. It does not affect the PathFinder 350S operation and can be easily fixed. In most instances the display will refresh itself within the next minute. If it does not refresh automatically the display can be refreshed manually by navigating between pages.
Page 102: The Modules Have No Power
Every time the button is pressed, the LCD monitor will switch its input source, much like a television. Repeatedly press the button until VGA is displayed. Page 102 © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd 03P27-42 Rev A...
Page 103: The Lcd Monitor Loses Signal After Windows Starts
BIOS settings have been changed. This is easily fixed but requires a keyboard to be attached to the back of the Sorter: Switch off the PathFinder 350S and attach a USB keyboard to the back panel of the Sorter.
Page 104: Air Pressure Is Low
Auxiliary air can be connected to the services module from the building or a bottle supply via the auxiliary air input. This will allow the PathFinder 350S to continue running while waiting for the services module to be serviced. Contact your facilities manager to organize an alternate supply.
Page 105: Reports And Views Take A Long Time To Generate
For example, if you intend to use the PathFinder 350S reports during the week, but for data older than a week you would use the LIS or middleware reporting, then set the automatic data purge setting to 7 days.
Page 106: Module Fuse
Figure 8-13 Replacing the Module Power Fuse Slide the fuse holder back into the receptacle in the services module and screw tight. Reconnect the power supply cable and switch on power to the unit. Page 106 © Copyright 2010 Aim Lab Pty Ltd 03P27-42 Rev A...
Page 107: Maintenance
PathFinder 350S. 9.2.1 Before You Start The maintenance requires the PathFinder 350S is switched off. Before exiting the user interface, it is recommended an administrator perform a database cleanup via the tools page. See Section 6.10.2 for details. The remaining maintenance can only be performed when the PathFinder 350S is switched off.

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