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Arkray SPOTCHEM D-03 Operating Manual

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  • Page 2 Premise Thank you for purchasing our measurement unit for automated dry chemistry system, the SPOTCHEM D-03 SD-4820. This manual contains important information on the functions of the SPOTCHEM D-03 SD-4820. This manual is issued by ARKRAY, Inc. Read carefully prior to starting up the unit.
  • Page 3 ©2020 ARKRAY, Inc. • It is strictly prohibited to copy any part of this operating manual without the expressed consent of ARKRAY, Inc. • The information in this operating manual is subject to change without notice. • ARKRAY, Inc. has made every effort to prepare this operating manual as best possible. Should you discover anything strange, incorrect or missing, contact your distributor.
  • Page 4 Symbols The following symbols are used in this operating manual and labels on this instrument to call your attention to specific items. For the meaning of symbols indicated on the labels (including the shipping box) not described below, refer to the leaflet included in the package.
  • Page 5  SPOTCHEM D-03 (measurement unit) Operating Manual (this manual) The SPOTCHEM D-03 is a measurement unit that uses the SPOTCHEM D single reagent and multiple reagent to take various measurements. This operating manual describes the method of measurements and maintenance.

  • Page 6: Warning And Caution Labels

    Warning and Caution Labels This instrument has several warning and caution labels on the areas that have potential dangers. Please learn potential dangers warned by each label and observe the precautions described below.  Front side Inside of the unit Do not touch the inside of the unit or insert foreign bodies into the inside of the unit.
  • Page 7 Tip case Do not touch the tip case with unprotected hands. When cleaning or maintaining the unit, or setting a sample or tip, wear protective gloves to prevent exposure to pathogenic microbes. Disposal case The disposal case contains tips with sample adhering. When disposing of the tips or cleaning the disposal case, wear protective gloves to prevent exposure to pathogenic microbes.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Before Use ..........1-1 1-1 Overview .
  • Page 9 2-2-3 Preparing the Reagent ........2-8 ...
  • Page 10 3-5 Parameter Settings ......... . 3-32 3-5-1 Unit Information Setting (Unit info setting) .
  • Page 11 D-03...
  • Page 12 Chapter 1 Before Use This chapter describes basic information about taking measurements and the operation of the instrument components. Overview ............1-2 1-1-1 Features .

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Before Use

    Chapter 1 Before Use Overview 1-1-1 Features  Unit designing The operation unit and measurement units are provided as separate units, thereby enabling you to combine the required measurement units for an optimal system configuration.  Automatic sample application Samples are automatically deposited and dispensed by the unit. User pipetting operations are not required and samples can be dispensed without fluctuations, thereby yielding stable measurement results.

  • Page 14: Specifications

    1-1 Overview 1-1-2 Specifications SPOTCHEM D-03 (SD-4820) Item Specifications Configuration Instrument, accessories Measurement objects Serum, Plasma, Whole blood Reagent SPOTCHEM D single reagent SPOTCHEM D multiple reagent Measurement parameter Listed in package insert of reagent Measurement range Listed in package insert of reagent...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1 Before Use *1: The manufacturing date is included in the serial number as shown below. • 2nd and 3rd digits of the serial number: The last 2 digits of the manufacturing year • 4th and 5th digits of the serial number: The manufacturing month D-03...

  • Page 16: Measurement Principle

    1-1 Overview 1-1-3 Measurement Principle  Single/multiple reagent Light from the light source LED passes through the interference filter and becomes monochromatic light with constant wavelengths. There are five wavelengths in total and the optimal wavelength is chosen based on the measurement parameter.

  • Page 17: Unpacking

    2D code for calibration, distilled water, soft cloth, 70% isopropyl alcohol, protective gloves and gauze Note that the items not included in the package are underlined in this manual. 1-2-1 Instrument Items included Description Quantity Instrument SPOTCHEM D-03 1-2-2 Accessories Connecting cable Operating manual List of errors/troubles Accessories packing box...

  • Page 18: Accessories Packing Box

    1-2 Unpacking 1-2-3 Accessories Packing Box Wrench set for replacing Cleaning wire Nozzle set nozzle Tip case Nozzle tube Cleaning kit Disposal case Centrifuge cover Item Items included Description Quantity Nozzle set 1 nozzle with O-ring Wrench set for replacing 2 wrenches, 1 adapter nozzle Cleaning wire...

  • Page 19: Part Names And Functions

    Chapter 1 Before Use Part Names and Functions 1-3-1 Front Side of Instrument Item Name Function Front cover Prevents incoming ambient light. Opens when the reagent table and centrifuge extend toward you. Maintenance cover Can be opened to clean or replace the nozzle. Status indication LED Indicates the operation status of the instrument.

  • Page 20: Rear Side Of Instrument

    1-3 Part Names and Functions 1-3-2 Rear Side of Instrument Item Name Function Operation unit connecting Connects the operation unit using a connecting cable. terminal Cooling fan Expels warm air from inside the unit to prevent overheating. Fixing brackets Used to fix this unit to another unit. D-03...

  • Page 21: Bottom Of Instrument

    Chapter 1 Before Use 1-3-3 Bottom of Instrument Item Name Function Photometric section cover Open this cover for cleaning the photometric window or removing the fixtures during installation. Built-in centrifuge section cover Open this cover for removing the fixtures during installation. D-03 1-10...

  • Page 22: Measurement Unit Connection And Display

    The following shows an example of SPOTCHEM D-01 connected to and SPOTCHEM D-03 connected to the operation unit. The relationship between the connected terminals and the on-screen positions of the measurement...

  • Page 23: Installation

    Chapter 1 Before Use Installation 1-5-1 Precautions for Installation Before installing the instrument, read the following items and always take proper safety precautions. Install the instrument under the supervision of a serviceperson. • Determine a location for the instrument and assemble it in that location. Do not move the instrument with the operation unit or other measurement unit connected.

  • Page 24: Precautions For Moving The Instrument

    1-5 Installation 1-5-2 Precautions for Moving the Instrument When moving the instrument, read the following items and always take proper safety precautions. • Be sure that the operation unit and other measurement units are not connected to the instrument. • Move the instrument with the front cover closed. Moving the instrument with the front cover open may result in exposure to pathogenic microbes or cause damage to the instrument.
  • Page 25 Chapter 1 Before Use NOTE: Be careful not to drop the screws inside the instrument when removing. Fixture (1) Remove the Attach the photometric section cover and built-in centrifuge screws using section cover. the Phillips screwdriver. Remove the bolts using the hexagonal wrench.

  • Page 26: Fixing The Instrument

    1-5 Installation 1-5-4 Fixing the Instrument Use the fixing brackets on this instrument to fix this instrument to the operation unit and other measurement units. REFERENCE: For details, see “1-6-2 Fixing the Instrument” in the “SPOTCHEM D-00 Operating Manual”. 1-5-5 Connecting the Instrument Check that the main switch of the operation unit is in the OFF position.

  • Page 27: Shutting Down The Instrument

    Chapter 1 Before Use The message “System start up” and the connection status of the measurement units are displayed on the screen. REFERENCE: Check that “D-03” is displayed on the [System start up] screen. The status indication screen is displayed. During the startup process, the status indication LED lights white.

  • Page 28: Measurement Precautions

    1-6 Measurement Precautions Measurement Precautions This section describes the measurement precautions. Before using this instrument for the first time, be sure to read all the precautions listed here. 1-6-1 Precautions for Operation • This instrument is to be operated by qualified persons only. A qualified person is one having adequate knowledge of clinical testing and the disposal of infectious waste.

  • Page 29: Precautions For Handling Samples

    Chapter 1 Before Use 1-6-2 Precautions for Handling Samples • BE CAREFUL WHEN HANDLING BLOOD. This system uses blood as sample. Blood may be contaminated by pathogenic microbes that can cause infectious diseases. Improper handling of blood may cause infection to the user or other individuals by pathogenic microbes.
  • Page 30 Chapter 2 Measurement This chapter describes the methods for normal measurement and calibration. Before Measurement ..........2-2 2-1-1 Lot calibration .

  • Page 31: Chapter 2 Measurement

    Chapter 2 Measurement Before Measurement This section explains what you need to know before you begin measurements with this instrument. 2-1-1 Lot calibration 2D code (Reagent Info.) is printed on the product box of a reagent. When you use a reagent of a new lot, scan the Reagent Info.

  • Page 32: Measurement Types

    2-1 Before Measurement REFERENCE: You can swipe the magnetic stripes in any order. You can start with any stripe. If a stripe has already been read, an asterisk [ * ] is displayed on the screen. After all magnetic stripes of the lot card have been read, magnetic card calibration has been completed.

  • Page 33: Measurement Procedures

    Chapter 2 Measurement 2-1-4 Measurement Procedures The measurement procedures are shown in the following flowchart. Use similar procedures when measuring quality control samples. For details on quality control samples, contact your local distributor. Instrument startup Set the main switch on the operation unit to the ON position and press the button.

  • Page 34: Measurement Preparations

    2-2 Measurement Preparations Measurement Preparations This section explains the preparations required prior to measurement. Please note that the underlined parts are not included in the package. Prepare them separately. 2-2-1 Instrument Checks This explains the items to be checked after the instrument has started. ...

  • Page 35: Preparing The Sample

    Chapter 2 Measurement 2-2-2 Preparing the Sample Place the sample into the cuvette (sample container) or centrifuge cup for measurement. Use the correct cuvette for the sample to be tested. Please note that the measurement items are subject to additions or changes in the future.

  • Page 36: Measurement Of A Serum Or Plasma Sample

    2-2 Measurement Preparations NOTE: Do not use the cuvette with green cap and centrifuge cup to measure whole blood sampled in collection tubes containing an anticoagulant. REFERENCE: The cuvette and centrifuge cup have two gauge lines as shown below. 530 μL Upper limit: 565 μL Lower limit: 495 μL 160 μL...

  • Page 37: Preparing The Reagent

    Chapter 2 Measurement 2-2-3 Preparing the Reagent This instrument uses SPOTCHEM D reagents sold separately. This instrument uses two types of SPOTCHEM D reagents. Use the type of reagent that best matches your measurement needs.  Single reagent You can measure one item per reagent. Reagent name Reagent pad Barcode...

  • Page 38: Measurement

    2-3 Measurement Measurement You can measure a maximum of 12 items at a time for each sample using a SPOTCHEM D single/multiple reagent. • Wear protective gloves to prevent exposure to pathogenic microbes. • For disinfection of the device, lightly wipe the disinfecting area with a cotton swab or gauze moistened with a disinfectant, then wipe the disinfectant with a cotton swab or gauze moistened with water, and then wipe it dry.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2 Measurement  Sample ID To add a unique ID to the sample that is separated from the measurement number, enter a sample ID. For details on entering the sample ID, see “4-3 Entering the Sample ID” in the “SPOTCHEM D-00 Operating Manual”.
  • Page 40 2-3 Measurement Place the tips in the tip port. NOTE: Do not touch the end of the tips with unprotected hands. Contamination on the tip end may lead to inaccurate results. NOTE: The number of tips required for measurement varies depending on the combination of reagents being measured at the same time.
  • Page 41 Chapter 2 Measurement  When not using the centrifuge Remove the cap from the cuvette with the sample and place the cuvette in the sample port on the tip case. IMPORTANT: Remove any bubbles or film from sample. Otherwise, inaccurate results may be obtained. NOTE: Placing the cuvette in the sample port without first removing the cap will cause the nozzle to break.
  • Page 42 2-3 Measurement Remove the single/multiple reagent without touching the reagent pad. Reagent pad Reagent pad IMPORTANT: Be careful not to fold or bend the single/multiple reagent when taking it out from the foil pack. Test by using a folded or bent single/multiple reagent may lead to inaccurate results. Place the single/multiple reagent on the reagent table as shown below.
  • Page 43 Chapter 2 Measurement Start measurement Press the button. The reagent table and centrifuge retract, and the front cover closes and measurement starts. NOTE: Do not open the maintenance cover or front cover during measurement. If the front cover is opened during measurement, a W-3001 warning occurs.
  • Page 44 2-3 Measurement Dispose of the used tips, samples and reagents NOTE: Each time after using 10 tips, the message on the right is displayed after measurement is completed. Be sure to dispose of the used tips in the disposal case. Continuing operation of the instrument without disposing of the used tips may cause the instrument to malfunction.

  • Page 45: Calibration

    Chapter 2 Measurement Calibration 2-4-1 Overview  Lot calibration (See “2-1-1 Lot calibration” (page 2-2).) Calibration made by scanning the Reagent Info. printed on the product box of the reagent with the 2D code reader. D-03 2-16...

  • Page 46: Viewing The Measurement Result

    2-5 Viewing the Measurement Result Viewing the Measurement Result You can print out and check the measurement result. 2-5-1 Measurement Result This section explains how to read the printed measurement result. D-03 2-17...
  • Page 47 Chapter 2 Measurement Item Description Unit name Measurement date and time Measurement number Sample type Container used If you used the centrifuge cup for measurement, “Centrifuge cup” is printed. If you used the cuvette for measurement, “Cuvette” is printed. Patient type Printing is available only when the patient type is entered.

  • Page 48: Survey Mode Measurement Result

    2-5 Viewing the Measurement Result 2-5-2 Survey Mode Measurement Result This section explains how to read the printed survey mode measurement result. Item Description Unit name Measurement date and time Measurement result Item name and measurement value Survey mode measurement Measurement value for which unit conversion and correlation correction result are not performed...

  • Page 49: Qc Mode Measurement Result

    Chapter 2 Measurement 2-5-3 QC Mode Measurement Result This section explains how to read the printed QC mode measurement result. Item Description Unit name Measurement date and time QC mode measurement result Item name and measurement value for which unit conversion and correlation correction are not performed D-03 2-20...

  • Page 50: Chapter 3 Menu Operations

    Chapter 3 Menu Operations This chapter describes the sample type setting, maintenance, reagent information setting and various parameter settings on the [Main menu] screen. For details on setting the measurement number, sample ID, measurement result and submenu, see “Chapter 4 Menu Operations” in the “SPOTCHEM D-00 Operating Manual”.

  • Page 51: Menu Screen Overview

    Chapter 3 Menu Operations Menu Screen Overview On the status indication screen, press [0] to display the [Main menu] screen. The [Main menu] screen is displayed. Press [0]. REFERENCE: For details on operating menus [1] to [4], see “Chapter 4 Menu Operations” in the “SPOTCHEM D-00 Operating Manual”.

  • Page 52: Reagent Information Setting

    3-1 Menu Screen Overview  Reagent information setting Item Description See page Single reagent information • Sets the correlation correction factor of the parameters for each 3-23 instrument. • After setting correlation correction factors, perform verification measurements to confirm that they are set correctly. •...

  • Page 53: Sample Type Setting

    Chapter 3 Menu Operations Sample Type Setting This section explains how to set the sample type and patient type.  Available settings Item Description Sample type Sets the type of sample to be measured. Patient type Selects the patient type previously registered with the operation unit. REFERENCE: If the patient type is not registered, the patient type item is not displayed.

  • Page 54: Maintenance

    3-3 Maintenance Maintenance 3-3-1 Maintenance Information The date and time of last maintenance and the number of measurements performed since then are displayed. Press [6] on the [Main menu] screen. Press [5] on the [Maintenance] screen. The <Maintenance information> screen is displayed. Date and time of last maintenance Number of measurements...

  • Page 55: Maintenance Items

    Chapter 3 Menu Operations 3-3-2 Maintenance Items This section explains the maintenance items. Wear protective gloves to prevent exposure to pathogenic microbes. 70% isopropyl alcohol is sometimes used to clean the instrument. 70% isopropyl alcohol is readily combustible, therefore handle it carefully and keep away from flames and electrical sparks.

  • Page 56: Maintenance Item> Screen Display

    3-3 Maintenance  <Maintenance item> screen display Press [6] on the [Main menu] screen. Press [6] on the [Maintenance] screen. The <Maintenance item> screen is displayed. D-03...

  • Page 57: Daily Cleaning

    Chapter 3 Menu Operations  Daily cleaning Prepare: Cotton swab, distilled water, soft cloth, blower brush, 70% isopropyl alcohol and protective gloves Select a maintenance item Press the [ ] button on the <Maintenance item> screen and select [Daily cleaning]. Press the button to open the front cover and turn off the instrument.
  • Page 58 3-3 Maintenance Clean the white/black plate Lift the white/black plate cover. White/black plate cover Use a soft cloth moistened with distilled water to remove any stains on the white/black plate. White/black plate Dry the white/black plate with a soft and dry cloth. IMPORTANT: Be careful not to touch the white/black plate with unprotected hands (which may leave sebum on the surface), apply pressure, or scratch the surface.
  • Page 59 Chapter 3 Menu Operations Turn on the instrument Press [4] on the [Main menu] screen. Press [3] on the [Submenu] screen. Press [2] on the [Maintenance] screen. Press the button on the <Power On> screen and then move the cursor to the position of this instrument. D-03 3-10...

  • Page 60: Automatic Cleaning Of The Photometric Window (Windw Auto Clean)

    3-3 Maintenance Press the [ ] button, select [Power on] and press the button. REFERENCE: The instrument turns on and the message “Connecting…” is displayed on the screen. The [Main menu] screen is displayed. REFERENCE: You cannot operate the instrument menus during starting up.
  • Page 61 Chapter 3 Menu Operations Remove the double-sided tape from the back of the cleaning Remove from here paper. Place the cleaning paper on the reagent table. Cleaning paper NOTE: Be sure to securely place the cleaning paper on the reagent table without any warping or lifting of the cleaning paper.

  • Page 62: Manual Cleaning Of The Photometric Window (Window Cleaning)

    3-3 Maintenance Remove the container and cleaning paper When the photometric window is completely cleaned, the front cover opens and a message is displayed on the screen. Remove the cleaning paper and the container with distilled water. Press the button. The front cover closes and automatic cleaning of the photometric window ends.
  • Page 63 NOTE: Remove the tip case and disposal case before moving the instrument. Rear side of the SPOTCHEM D-03 Facing the instrument, lift the right side of the instrument and carefully stand it with the right side up. Remove the photometric section cover on the bottom of the...

  • Page 64: Cleaning The Nozzle (Nozzle Cleaning)

    3-3 Maintenance  Cleaning the nozzle (Nozzle cleaning) Prepare: Cleaning wire, nozzle tube, protective gloves, Phillips screwdriver and tweezers Move the nozzle to the maintenance position and turn off the instrument Press the [ ] button on the <Maintenance item> screen and select [Nozzle cleaning].
  • Page 65 Chapter 3 Menu Operations Fix the nozzle with the nozzle stopper. Nozzle stopper Press the button. The power turns off. Manually rotate the fixing screw of the nozzle maintenance holder and remove it, as shown in the diagram. Fixing screw Clean the nozzle Remove the nozzle tube using the tweezers.
  • Page 66 3-3 Maintenance Insert the cleaning wire into the nozzle and move it up and down two or three times to clean the inside of the nozzle. Use a piece of tissue paper to remove any debris from the tip of the nozzle.

  • Page 67: Replacing The Nozzle (Nozzle Replacing)

    Chapter 3 Menu Operations  Replacing the nozzle (Nozzle replacing) Prepare: Nozzle, wrench set for replacing nozzle, protective gloves and Phillips screwdriver Move the nozzle to the maintenance position and turn off the instrument Press the [ ] button on the <Maintenance item> screen and select [Nozzle replacing].
  • Page 68 3-3 Maintenance Use the larger end of the wrench to rotate the adapter and loosen the nozzle attachment. Manually rotate the adapter in the direction of the arrow and remove the nozzle. Place the new nozzle on the adapter. Attach the adapter to the nozzle maintenance holder and gently tighten by hand.

  • Page 69: Manual Cleaning Of The Centrifuge

    Chapter 3 Menu Operations Use the smaller end of the wrench to fix the top part of the nozzle and use the larger end of the wrench to rotate and further tighten the adapter (at least 90°). Attach the nozzle maintenance holder to the instrument Attach the nozzle maintenance holder.
  • Page 70 3-3 Maintenance Remove the centrifuge cover Press the [ ] button on the <Maintenance item> screen and select [Centrifuge wash]. Press the button to open the front cover and turn off the instrument. Use the hexagonal wrench supplied with the operation unit to loosen the screws (at two locations) fixing the centrifuge cover.
  • Page 71 Chapter 3 Menu Operations Clean the centrifuge Wash the centrifuge cover with water and wipe it with cloth. Clean the inside of the centrifuge (including the centrifuge cup detection sensor) with a cloth moistened with water. If the centrifuge cup detection sensor is dirty, a W-3035 or NOTE: W3036 warning may occur.

  • Page 72: Reagent Information Setting

    3-4 Reagent Information Setting Reagent Information Setting This section explains how to enter and initialize the reagent information. The available setting parameters are shown in the following table. Item Description See page Single reagent information • Sets the correlation correction factor of the parameters for each 3-23 instrument.

  • Page 73: Setting The Single Reagent Information

    Chapter 3 Menu Operations  Setting the single reagent information Display the <Single info setting> screen Press [7] on the [Main menu] screen. Press [5] on the [Reagent info setting] screen. Press [5] on the [Single info] screen. Set the single reagent information Press the [ ] button on the <Single info setting>...
  • Page 74 3-4 Reagent Information Setting Enter the correlation correction factor and temperature setting. Enter the numeric values for A and B and press the button. Select the temperature and press the button. REFERENCE: For details on entering numeric values, see “2-3-4 Entering Numbers”...

  • Page 75: Printing Result Of The Single Reagent Information

    Chapter 3 Menu Operations  Printing result of the single reagent information This section explains how to read the printed result. Item Description Unit name Printed date and time Single reagent name The reagent number and single reagent name are printed. Correlation correction factor The correlation correction factors are printed.

  • Page 76: Initialization Of The Single Reagent Information

    3-4 Reagent Information Setting  Initialization of the single reagent information Press [7] on the [Main menu] screen. Press [5] on the [Reagent info setting] screen. Press [6] on the [Single info] screen. Press the [ ] button on the <Single info initialize> screen and select the single reagent to be initialized.

  • Page 77: Multiple Reagent Information (Multi Info)

    Chapter 3 Menu Operations Press the button. A message appears prompting you to confirm or cancel initialization of the information. REFERENCE: • To start initialization, press [0]. • To cancel initialization, press the button. 3-4-2 Multiple Reagent Information (Multi info) ...

  • Page 78: Printing Result Of The Multiple Reagent Information

    3-4 Reagent Information Setting Print the multiple reagent information Press the [ ] button on the <Multi info setting> screen and select the multiple reagent information to be printed. NOTE: You cannot set or initialize the correlation correction factor, compensation temperature, or normal range for a multiple reagent. REFERENCE: To print the multiple reagent information for one item, select the item and press the button.

  • Page 79: Lot Information

    Chapter 3 Menu Operations 3-4-3 Lot Information This section explains how to set the calibration method for each lot. Item Description Setting range Default setting Calibration method Although [QR] and [Cal.] can be QR, Cal. selected, do not change the setting from [QR].
  • Page 80 3-4 Reagent Information Setting The operations below are described using the [Single lot info] screen as an example. Press [5]. Press [5] on the [Single lot info] screen. Set the lot information Press the [ ] button on the <Single lot info setting> screen and select the reagent to be set.

  • Page 81: Parameter Settings

    Chapter 3 Menu Operations Parameter Settings 3-5-1 Unit Information Setting (Unit info setting) You can set the unit name displayed on the screen, the speaker volume and the warning sound pattern. The available settings are shown in the following table. Item Description Unit name...
  • Page 82 3-5 Parameter Settings  Setting the unit information Press [5] on the [Unit info setting] screen. Set the unit information. The selected pattern of warning sound at the selected volume is emitted for approximately 3 seconds. REFERENCE: Enter characters in the [Unit name] field. For details on entering characters, see “2-3-3 Entering Characters”...

  • Page 83: Mode Setting

    Chapter 3 Menu Operations 3-5-2 Mode Setting Select from the measurement result printing mode, measurement mode and centrifuge mode. The available settings are shown in the following table. Printing mode Item Description Normal Prints the normal measurement values. Survey Adds and prints the survey measurement values for which unit conversion and correlation correction are not performed.
  • Page 84 3-5 Parameter Settings Press [6] on the [Parameter settings] screen. Press the [ ] button, and select from the printing, measurement and centrifuge modes. D-03 3-35...
  • Page 85 Chapter 3 Menu Operations D-03 3-36...

  • Page 86: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting If a warning, error or malfunction occurs during measurement operation or processing with this instrument, a message may be displayed on the screen. This chapter describes the content of these messages and troubleshooting techniques. Message Types ..........4-2 Warning Messages .

  • Page 87: Message Types

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Message Types A trouble message appears on the display when the instrument has a problem. There are three levels of such messages based on the severity of the problem. Message type Description Warning Displayed as “W-30XX”. Follow the displayed message to solve the problem. If the message is repeatedly displayed, turn off the instrument and contact your local distributor.

  • Page 88: Warning Messages

    4-2 Warning Messages Warning Messages W-3001 Cause Possible solution The front cover or maintenance cover was Check the covers if they are completely closed. opened during measurement or startup process. Something is trapped by the front cover. Remove the object and close the front cover. W-3002 Cause Possible solution...
  • Page 89 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting W-3004 Cause Possible solution The tip case is not fully in place. Check that the tip case is correctly placed in the instrument. The tip case is dirty. Clean the tip case. W-3005 Cause Possible solution There are no tips in the tip case. Correctly place the tips in the tip case.
  • Page 90 4-2 Warning Messages W-3007 Cause Possible solution The sample or cleaning solution has bubbles or Remove the bubbles or foreign bodies. foreign bodies. The piping system or nozzle is clogged or has Clean the nozzle. an air leak. For details, see “Cleaning the nozzle (Nozzle cleaning)” (page 3-15). The tip is not correctly attached to the nozzle.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting W-3010 Cause Possible solution There are not enough tips for measurement. Place the number of tips required for measurement in the instrument. W-3011 REFERENCE: The name and lot number for the expired reagent is displayed on the first line of the message. Cause Possible solution The expired single/multiple reagent strip is...
  • Page 92 4-2 Warning Messages W-3012 REFERENCE: The name of the reagent without lot information is displayed on the first line of the message. Cause Possible solution The Reagent Info. for the single/multiple Read the Reagent Info. printed on the product box of the single/ reagent strip or electrolyte plate has not been multiple reagent strips or electrolyte plate to be measured.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting W-3030 Cause Possible solution The sample volume is insufficient. The required sample volume varies depending on the measurement item. Use a cuvette with an appropriate sample volume. There is an insufficient volume of distilled Add 200 µL of distilled water to the container. water for automatic cleaning of the photometric section.
  • Page 94 4-2 Warning Messages W-3035 Cause Possible solution The cuvette or centrifuge cup has not been Discard the cuvette or centrifuge cup. discarded. The centrifuge cup detection sensor is dirty. Clean the centrifuge cup detection sensor. W-3036 Cause Possible solution Both the cuvette and centrifuge cup are set. Remove the cuvette or centrifuge cup.
  • Page 95 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting W-3038 Cause Possible solution The centrifuge cover is not set correctly. Attach the centrifuge cover to the centrifuge correctly. D-03 4-10...

  • Page 96: Error Messages

    4-3 Error Messages Error Messages E-3101 Cause Possible solution The instrument turned off during measurement. Press the button. Prepare the sample, reagent strip and tip and measure again. NOTE: If the instrument turns off for some reason during measurement, this message is displayed during the next startup process.
  • Page 97 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting E-3106 Cause Possible solution The single/multiple reagent strip is not Correctly place the single/multiple reagent strip on the reagent table. correctly placed on the reagent table. Also, be sure that the single/multiple reagent strip is placed flat on the reagent table.
  • Page 98 4-3 Error Messages E-3135 Cause Possible solution The sample in the centrifuge cup is too much or Appropriate sample volume for the centrifuge cup is 495 through too short. 565 µL. Check the sample volume and measure again. A failure occurred with the centrifuge rotation Please contact your local distributor.

  • Page 99: Trouble Messages

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Trouble Messages T-3201 Cause Possible solution A supply voltage is abnormal. Check that the connecting cable is securely connected. T-3202 / T-3203 Cause Possible solution A malfunction occurred with the internal Check the installation/operating environment and use the instrument temperature control.

  • Page 100: Index

    Chapter 5 Index Index ............5-2 D-03...
  • Page 101 Chapter 5 Index Index .......3-6 Manual cleaning of centrifuge ..3-6, 3-13 Manual cleaning of photometric window ............2-9 ............1-6 Measurement Accessories ...........3-34 .......1-6, 1-7 Measurement mode Accessories packing box ..........2-9 ............. 3-18 Measurement number Adapter .........1-5 ...3-6, 3-11 Measurement principle Automatic cleaning of photometric window ........2-4 Measurement procedures...
  • Page 102 5-1 Index ............1-18, 2-6 Sample ..........2-6 Sample container ............2-10 Sample ID ............2-12 Sample port ..........2-10, 3-4 Sample type ........3-2, 3-4 Sample type setting ..........3-2 Screen flow chart ......1-16 Shutting down the instrument ......1-5, 2-6, 2-8, 2-12 Single reagent .........

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