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  • Page 1 BLUVISION ® Discrete Analyzer User Manual...
  • Page 3 Power supply 90-264 Volt / 47-63 Hz Copyright © This publication contains intellectual property of Skalar Analytical B.V. that are protected by Copyright. No part of this publication may be reproduced, translated, transcribed or duplicated for any commercial purposes or disclosed to third parties in any form or by any means, without the prior written consent of Skalar Analytical B.V.
  • Page 5 The service manual is solely provided to trained service engineers. If any problems or questions should arise, despite the information given in this manual. Please do not hesitate to call your local Skalar representative or the Skalar head office.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    General guidelines..............- 15 - Electrical safety ..............- 15 - Operational safety ..............- 15 - PC safety ................- 15 - Warning & Safety stickers on the BLUVISION ® ...... - 16 - User Manual Symbols ............- 17 - When volatile and/or corrosive reagent is used ......
  • Page 8 Delete a Table ............... - 57 - Add Table ..............- 57 - Import a LIMS file for manual barcode scanner ...... - 58 - Configuration of BLUVISION Settings (system admin only) .. - 60 - ® Scan Waste Bin status (system admin only) ......- 60 - Sample and Reagent cup level detection (system admin only) - 61 - Filter Wheel Settings ..............
  • Page 9 BLUVISION ® Analyzer Import a run ..............- 71 - Export a run ..............- 71 - Delete a run ..............- 71 - Archive Settings ............- 71 - Manage run-details and results..........- 72 - View run details ............. - 72 - Export results ..............

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    BLUVISION ® CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Preface: This chapter includes hardware overviews, safety precautions and symbols.

  • Page 13: The Bluvision

    ® Introduction of the BLUVISION ® complements the range of products for the automation of colorimetric chemistry by Skalar Analytical B.V. The BLUVISION ® is designed for laboratories that have a wide variety of sample types and matrices for analysis. The BLUVISION is solely to be used in ®...

  • Page 14: Step 1: Sample And Reagent Disc

    The disc consists of 132 positions, which can all be used for (stock-) standards, reagents or QC positions. Of the 132 total positions, 24 are suitable for 50ml flasks. (Skalar cat no. 90035009, 160 pcs. natural colored and 90035008, 160 pcs. black colored) The additional 108 positions are suitable for 10ml reaction tubes.

  • Page 15: Step 2: Cuvette Disc Loader

    The cuvette disc loader (2, Figure 1-1) is an automated system that loads the cuvette disc with new cuvettes (Skalar cat no. 272003600, box 576 pc.). Each cuvette consists of 10 cells, of which each cell can be used for a different test.

  • Page 16: Step 3: Pipetting System

    Option: Temperature regulated (heated) Sample and reagent pipetting (3, Figure 1-1) is done by the needle, included in the needle head (Skalar cat no. 272003505) which is connected to a dispense pump. Dilutions are prepared in the designated flasks or reaction tubes in the sample and reagent disc.

  • Page 17: Step 4: Cuvette Disc

    BLUVISION Analyzer Chapter 1 – Introduction - 7 - ® Step 4: Cuvette disc Figure 1-5 Cuvette disc Part Name Description Measuring site Here the absorption/transmission of the sample are measured. Cuvette This holds the cuvettes as they move round for different holder analysis stages.

  • Page 18: Step 5: Light Unit

    A selection of 8 filters is placed to let through a specific wavelength of 340 – 900nm and filter out other wavelengths. When the reaction is finished, the light unit (Skalar article no. 272003301) determines the absorption of light by the sample at a wavelength between 340 and 900nm, set by the selection of the filter via hardware and in the software, DiscreteAccess.

  • Page 19: Step 6: Cuvette Waste Bins

    BLUVISION Analyzer Chapter 1 – Introduction - 9 - ® Step 6: Cuvette waste bins Figure 1-7 Cuvette waste bin Part Name Description Waste bin Cuvettes are ejected into 1 of 2 compartments, determined by the User in the DiscreteAccess software.

  • Page 20: Display

    Analyzer ® Display Figure 1-8 Display The BLUVISION ® display facilitates controlling the analyzer while standing next to it, as well as from a remote location (via PC). Many useful functions that are available in the software are also available within the display menu.

  • Page 21: Reports Tab

    1.2.7.3 Tools tab - Filters Figure 1-11 Tools - Filters Part Name Description Current filter The current filter is shown Navigation The right and left arrow can be used to navigate through the filters Tools tabs Different BLUVISION elements can be selected ®...
  • Page 22 - 12 - Chapter 1 – Introduction BLUVISION Analyzer ® 1.2.7.4 Tools tab - Cuvettes Figure 1-12 Tools - Cuvettes Part Name Description The cuvette disc is fully loaded with cuvettes Load cuvette disc The cuvette disc is fully unloaded...
  • Page 23 BLUVISION Analyzer Chapter 1 – Introduction - 13 - ® 1.2.7.6 Tools tab – Needle Figure 1-14 Connection Part Name Description The needle will move up, out of the wash vessel. Needle up 1.2.7.7 Tools tab – Calibration Figure 1-15 Tools - Calibration...

  • Page 24: Connection Tab

    - 14 - Chapter 1 – Introduction BLUVISION Analyzer ® 1.2.7.8 Connection tab Figure 1-16 Connection Part Name Description When connected to a network, the IP address of the IP Address BLUVISION ® is shown here Firmware versions of electronic boards are displayed Firmware versions here.

  • Page 25: General Guidelines

    Never expose the unit to extreme heat, moisture or corrosive materials. • Skalar Analytical B.V. is not liable for damages arising from the failure to follow Skalar instructions for the proper use and handling of the instrument. Skalar Analytical B.V. is not liable for malfunctioning of the instrument, other damage or personal injuries arising from modifications made to the instrument without prior written approval of such modification from Skalar Management.

  • Page 26: Warning & Safety Stickers On The Bluvision

    - 16 - Chapter 1 – Introduction BLUVISION Analyzer ® Warning & Safety stickers on the BLUVISION ® Number Sticker icon Description Location(s) (Figure 1-17) Caution: Exhaust fumes Top right exhaust Cuvette Loader Warning: Keep away from Waste compartment moving parts!

  • Page 27: User Manual Symbols

    BLUVISION Analyzer Chapter 1 – Introduction - 17 - ® User Manual Symbols Note: Notes contain additional information about the text. Attention: Consult the instructions before starting the operation. Warning: Information about possible hazardous situations. When volatile and/or corrosive reagent is used Volatile and corrosive components may increase the risk of corrosion.

  • Page 28: Warranty Registration Form

    Warranty is subject to the following exception(s): Glassware breakage. Consumable products, brokerage and transport costs for the replacement parts replaced under the warranty are to the client’s account. Skalar will not be responsible for malfunctioning of the instrument if third party components are used in the instrument.

  • Page 29: Customer Acceptance Form

    BLUVISION Analyzer Chapter 1 – Introduction - 19 - ® CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE FORM Company Address: Post City: Country: Date: The undersigned authorized officer confirms that the performance of the instrument, as per the purchase order number as mentioned on the warranty registration form, is according to the specifications as submitted by the manufacturer.

  • Page 30: What's New

    Revision Date Edited Checked Approved 16-04-2024 Twan Velderman Digitally signed by Twan Velderman DN: cn=Twan Velderman, email=Velderman.T@skalar.com, c=US Date: 2024.04.18 10:15:24 +02'00' 12-10-2023 1.0.17 18-09-2023 V2.1 Added sleep function (section 1.2.7.1). • Changed Start and shut down procedures to make use of the sleep •...

  • Page 31: Chapter 2: Operating

    BLUVISION ® CHAPTER 2: OPERATING Preface: This chapter shows general operation of the BLUVISION ®...

  • Page 33: Operating Hardware

    BLUVISION Analyzer Chapter 2 – Operating - 23 - ® OPERATING Operating Hardware Figure 2-1 BLUVISION Lay-out ® Part Name Sample and reagent full disc cover Sample and reagent add/remove cover (S&R-disc Hatch) Cuvette disc cover Main protective cover (CE-cover)

  • Page 34: Shut Down The Analyzer

    If the light path of the cuvette is greasy/dirty, clean it with Ethanol and a clean cloth. Make sure all Ethanol is wiped off. Place the cuvettes, with the ‘Insert’ arrow towards the BLUVISION ® the tape on top, in the entry of the Cuvette disc loader.
  • Page 35 BLUVISION Analyzer Chapter 2 – Operating - 25 - ® 10. Repeat this for all 4 cuvette block slots > Close the Cuvette Hatch.

  • Page 36: Loading Samples And Reagent

    Figure 2-8 Lift disc cover 3. Lift the Inner disc and place it on a steady, clean surface. 4. Add bottles and/or sample tubes to the disc. 5. Place the inner disc back in the BLUVISION ® Note: The inner disc only fits in one way. (Inlets towards User) 6.

  • Page 37: Water Supply (For Analysis And Reagents)

    BLUVISION Analyzer Chapter 2 – Operating - 27 - ® Water supply (for analysis and reagents) Degassing water supply To avoid interference of gas during analysis, the water supply can be degassed. There are 3 options. 1. Vacuum (best) 2. Helium gas (good) 3.

  • Page 38: Replacing The Analyzer Water Supply

    ‘‘Flush diluters’ till the new liquid reaches the waste, via the needle as well as via the bottom of the waste vessel (section 1.2.7.5). Empty and clean waste bin The waste bin is located behind the right front door of the BLUVISION ® Figure 2-1).

  • Page 39: Chapter 3: Software Introduction

    BLUVISION ® CHAPTER 3: SOFTWARE INTRODUCTION Preface: This chapter shows general information of the BLUVISION ® software, DiscreteAccess.

  • Page 41: Windows Configuration Checklist

    4. Right-click Ethernet > Left-click Properties. (Figure 3-2) 5. Select the top Internet protocol version (TCP/iPv4). (Figure 3-3) 6. Click Properties. 7. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically”. 8. Click OK > Close all windows > restart the PC and BLUVISION ®...

  • Page 42: Direct Connection

    7. Select “Use the following IP address”. (Figure 3-4) 8. Fill in: a. IP address: 192.168.0.100 b. Subnet mask (auto): 255.255.255.0 c. Default gateway: 192.168.0.20 9. Click OK > Close all windows > restart the PC and BLUVISION ® Figure 3-1 Figure 3-2 Figure 3-3 Figure 3-4...

  • Page 43: First Log-In

    BLUVISION ® Analyzer Chapter 3 – Software Introduction - 33 - First Log-in Note: Before an ‘Administrator’-password is set, pressing CTRL+F12 can be used to log-in. After opening DiscreteAccess, the ‘DA Login’-screen is shown: Figure 3-5 Login screen 1. Fill in ‘Administrator’ as ‘Login ID’...

  • Page 44: User Interface Description

    - 34 - Chapter 3 – Software Introduction BLUVISION Analyzer ® User Interface description Commands Button Icon Description of function (upon clicking) Menu En-/disables selection of ‘About’, ‘Minimize’ and ‘Exit’ (1/2) Select ‘About’ to view the System and Instrument version...
  • Page 45 BLUVISION ® Analyzer Chapter 3 – Software Introduction - 35 - Button Icon Description of function (upon clicking) Save Save an item Save As Save an item Print Print the shown information Edit Edit the selected item Cut selection Copy...
  • Page 46 - 36 - Chapter 3 – Software Introduction BLUVISION Analyzer ® Button Icon Description of function (upon clicking) Move Up Move the selection Up a Row Move Down Move the selection Down a Row Browse Browse in Windows Explorer Load...
  • Page 47 BLUVISION ® Analyzer Chapter 3 – Software Introduction - 37 - Button Icon Description of function (upon clicking) Close Close the window Exit Exit the menu Exit Exit the menu...

  • Page 48: Home Menu Info

    BLUVISION Analyzer ® Home Menu Info Figure 3-6 Home Menu Part Icon Name Description Reference Connect the software to The BLUVISION ® , which 3.6.1.3 Disconnected is now disconnected Disconnect the software from the BLUVISION ® 3.6.1.3 Connected which is now connected...

  • Page 49: Analysis Menu Info

    BLUVISION ® Analyzer Chapter 3 – Software Introduction - 39 - Analysis Menu Info Figure 3-7 Analysis Menu Part Button Name Description Reference Start Start analysis Barcode Scan Start Barcode Scan Stop Stop the currently running analysis Result Open the Result window to view live results...

  • Page 50: Settings Menu Info

    - 40 - Chapter 3 – Software Introduction BLUVISION Analyzer ® Settings Menu Info Figure 3-8 Home Menu Part Button Name Description Reference Method Setup Open the Method Setup window Open the QC Setup window QC Setup Table Setup Open the Table Setup window...

  • Page 51: Bv Settings Menu Info

    BLUVISION ® Analyzer Chapter 3 – Software Introduction - 41 - BV Settings Menu Info Figure 3-9 BV Settings Menu Part Button Name Description Reference Scan (system Open the Scan window admin only) Filter Wheel Open the Filter Wheel setting window...

  • Page 52: Group And User Management (Administrator Only)

    - 42 - Chapter 3 – Software Introduction BLUVISION Analyzer ® Group and user management (Administrator only) DiscreteAccess ‘User Management’ makes it possible to create users and assign them to customized groups with specific rights and access. This feature improves the general overview and simplifies monitoring.

  • Page 53: Create A Group

    BLUVISION ® Analyzer Chapter 3 – Software Introduction - 43 - Create a Group 1. Select the ‘User Management’-tab. 2. Click Group Control > New Group. 3. Fill in and click Save. Delete a Group 1. Select the ‘User Management’-tab.

  • Page 54: Application Settings

    - 44 - Chapter 3 – Software Introduction BLUVISION Analyzer ® Application Settings ‘Application Settings’ is divided in three separate menus. (Figure 3-11) • Application Settings; Describes configuration of saving paths, scheduling settings, IP-address configuration and formatting of the run file names.
  • Page 55 The IP-address of the BLUVISION can be found by navigating ® to the ‘Connection’-tab on the display. (section 1.2.7.8) 3. Fill in the time in milliseconds after which the BLUVISION resumes ® operation when in ‘pause’-mode. 4. Allow Automatic (un)loading of cuvettes by (un)checking the box, respectively.

  • Page 56: Configuration Settings

    7. Click Save > confirm. Configuration Settings This menu shows the information used for communication with the SQL- server. No changes are to be made without consent of Skalar personnel. Temperature Settings To improve preservation of samples and reagent, quality of pipetting and...

  • Page 57: Chapter 4: Pre Analysis Software

    BLUVISION ® CHAPTER 4: PRE ANALYSIS SOFTWARE Preface: This chapter gives a description for setup of methods and tables. Also a section is included that explains how to check hardware, using the software.

  • Page 59: Method Setup

    BLUVISION ® Analyzer Chapter 4 – Pre analysis software - 49 - PRE ANALYSIS SOFTWARE Method Setup A method is an established specific procedure which quantifies and/or qualifies an unknown, in this case, analyte. In this menu, the details for...
  • Page 60 ® Note: Method settings are very critical regarding analysis and are developed by Skalar. 8. Fill in the details per method step. 9. If, for a reagent step, more of the same reagent is available, note the positions in the ‘Alternate Pos1’ and, if required, ‘Alternate Pos2’...

  • Page 61: Edit Method Settings

    BLUVISION ® Analyzer Chapter 4 – Pre analysis software - 51 - 37. Select whether the Overrange Threshold is based on a specified concentration, or when the measurement is higher than the highest standard. 38. Select where to dilute the sample, in a Cuvette, Sample cup or extra cuvette.

  • Page 62: Edit A Method Group

    - 52 - Chapter 4 – Pre analysis software BLUVISION Analyzer ® Edit a Method Group 1. Click Method Groups and select a method group. 2. Click Edit. Note: ‘Clear’ can be used to reset all fields. 3. Edit the group name in the ‘Group Name’-field.

  • Page 63: Qc Setup

    BLUVISION ® Analyzer Chapter 4 – Pre analysis software - 53 - QC Setup Scheduling of quality control (QC) samples is done by setting the ‘Interval’, ‘After Calibration’ and ‘Start & End QC’ parameters. The QC measurements, set in the ‘QC Setup’ are scheduled in all analyses after the run is started.

  • Page 64: New Table

    - 54 - Chapter 4 – Pre analysis software BLUVISION Analyzer ® New Table 1. Click New. 2. Switch between ‘Method(s)’ and ‘Method Groups’ by clicking the slider. 3. Select the ‘Method(s)’ or ‘Method Groups’ for analysis by checking the box(es) in the ‘Select’-column.
  • Page 65 BLUVISION ® Analyzer Chapter 4 – Pre analysis software - 55 - 12. Select per sample which method should be performed, pre-dilution factors and duplo-measurements by checking the respective box(es). 13. Select whether a method has priority by clicking Priority Methods and selecting the method that has priority >...

  • Page 66: Include 'Matrix Spike' (Ms, Recovery)

    - 56 - Chapter 4 – Pre analysis software BLUVISION Analyzer ® Include ‘Matrix spike’ (MS, recovery) To determine the Recovery the “Sample Type”: Matrix Spike (MS) is used. 1% of the sample volume (method) will be added to the sample from the spike solution.

  • Page 67: Import A Table

    BLUVISION ® Analyzer Chapter 4 – Pre analysis software - 57 - Import a Table The minimum requirements for importing a (partial) table into DiscreteAccess is that the use of Methods is specified (Column I and J in Figure 4-9). In the...

  • Page 68: Import A Lims File For Manual Barcode Scanner

    - 58 - Chapter 4 – Pre analysis software BLUVISION Analyzer ® Figure 4-10 Table menu during analysis Import a LIMS file for manual barcode scanner To make use of a LIMS file in DiscreteAccess, the file needs to consist of a CSV-file (comma separated value file) with the layout of the used sample table.
  • Page 69 BLUVISION ® Analyzer Chapter 4 – Pre analysis software - 59 - 4. Select the desired CSV-file location > click Open. 5. Navigate to the ‘Analysis’-tab. 6. Click Barcode Scan. Figure 4-13 Barcode scan 7. In the ‘Path’-section the CSV-file needs to be selected.

  • Page 70: Configuration Of Bluvision ® Settings (System Admin Only)

    - 60 - Chapter 4 – Pre analysis software BLUVISION Analyzer ® Configuration of BLUVISION ® Settings (system admin only) The BLUVISION ® is equipped with many convenient options and settings that help maximize efficiency and accuracy of the analyses.

  • Page 71: Sample And Reagent Cup Level Detection (System Admin Only)

    4. Click Check Position to verify. 5. Open the filter wheel on the BLUVISION and verify whether the filter is ® in the correct position > confirm on the BLUVISION ® display. 6. Click Save > OK. Figure 4-16 Filter wheel...

  • Page 72: Tray Selection

    Chapter 4 – Pre analysis software BLUVISION Analyzer ® Tray Selection Because different racks are available for use in the BLUVISION ® , rack parameters can be set in the ‘Tray Selection’. Default values are shown below. Figure 4-17 Tray Selection The ‘Volume’...

  • Page 73: Chapter 5: Analysis

    BLUVISION ® CHAPTER 5: ANALYSIS Preface: This chapter explains how to start and stop an analysis and how to view incoming results.

  • Page 75: Analysis

    Before analysis is started, the following should be checked and/or prepared. Refer to the designated section for additional information. • All safety instructions are read, understood and complied with. (section 1.3 - 1.9) • All steps described in the BLUVISION ® Installation Manual are executed correctly and completely.

  • Page 76: Loading Samples And Reagent During Analysis

    - 66 - Chapter 5 – Analysis BLUVISION Analyzer ® Loading samples and reagent during analysis DiscreteAccess will display the status of the sample and reagent in use by the current analysis in the visualization of the Sample and Reagent disk (see Figure 5-1).

  • Page 77: Analysis

    BLUVISION Analyzer Chapter 5 – Analysis - 61 - ® 1. Via the display, in the left top of the ‘Main screen’ (section 0) press the ‘add/refill’-button. 2. Select which container needs to be refilled. 3. Wait till the display shows to open the hatch > Open the hatch and refill.

  • Page 78: Routine Operation

    - 68 - Chapter 5 – Analysis BLUVISION Analyzer ® Routine Operation Warning: Before operating the analyzer, always perform the maintenance instructions. Preparation of the analyzer 6. If the analyzer is sleeping, wake the analyzer by pressing the display. 7. Switch on the workstation.

  • Page 79: Chapter 6: Post Analysis

    BLUVISION ® CHAPTER 6: Post analysis Preface: This chapter describes the options in Post analysis.

  • Page 81: Post Analysis

    BLUVISION Analyzer Chapter 6 – Post Analysis - 61 - ® POST ANALYSIS Manage run-files From the ‘Home’-menu click Post Analysis. Import a run Note: Dragging and dropping of run files into DiscreteAccess is not possible from network or USB-drives.

  • Page 82: Manage Run-Details And Results

    - 61 - Chapter 6 – Post Analysis BLUVISION Analyzer ® Manage run-details and results From the ‘Home’-menu click Post Analysis, double click a run-file to open. View run details Note: In Post-analysis, only part of the options are enabled.

  • Page 83: Chapter 7: Report

    BLUVISION ® CHAPTER 7: REPORT Preface: This chapter explains creation of a custom report.

  • Page 85: Report

    BLUVISION Analyzer Chapter 7 - Report - 75 - ® REPORT Gathered data from analyses can be organized and displayed by designing a report format and adding data. The ‘Report Designer’ is implemented to create a uniform report structure, to which differing sets of data can be added via the ‘Report Viewer’...
  • Page 86 - 76 - Chapter 7 - Report BLUVISION Analyzer ® 7.1.1.1 Run information Template A table is opened, with on the left side run specific information. (1, Figure 7-2) This information can be dragged into the table, which will eventually show the values of the in ‘Report Viewer’...

  • Page 87: Edit A Template

    BLUVISION Analyzer Chapter 7 - Report - 77 - ® Edit a Template 2. Click Open Template. 3. Select the desired Template. 4. Click Open > Edit the desired details. 5. Click: a. Save > OK or; b. Save As > Fill in a name > click OK > OK.

  • Page 88: Report Viewer Options

    - 78 - Chapter 7 - Report BLUVISION Analyzer ® Report viewer options When the report is displayed in the Report Viewer, a user can select the tabs below to toggle between the methods or samples, depending on the type of report.

  • Page 89: Export And Print

    BLUVISION Analyzer Chapter 7 - Report - 79 - ® Export and print The final report can be exported to PDF or as a Comma Separated Value file (CSV file). Click Export to PDF, to export the selected report tab as a PDF document or Click Export all to PDF option to export all the report tabs as PDF files.

  • Page 91: Chapter 8: Maintenance

    BLUVISION ® CHAPTER 8: MAINTENANCE Preface: This chapter explains how to perform maintenance on the BLUVISION ®...

  • Page 93: Routine Maintenance, Time Based

    • Perform daily and weekly maintenance. • Clean the dust filter in the back cover of the analyzer. • Lubricate guideways (Skalar art. no. 90012384, section 8.5) • Update SQL and Windows. • Flush the tubing with 0.1% hypochlorite solution (section 8.2.3).

  • Page 94: Water System Maintenance

    - 84 - Chapter 8 - Maintenance BLUVISION ® Analyzer Annual • Perform daily, weekly, monthly and semi-annual maintenance. • Replace all tubing. • Tension the belts, replace when worn. • Check the needle for corrosion, damages and wear. If present;...

  • Page 95: Flush Tubing With 0.1% Hypochlorite

    1. Place the desired rinsing chemical in R24. (Oxalic acid section 8.2.1, Hypochloride 0.1%) 2. Via the display, navigate towards the “Rinse” menu. (Figure 8-1) 3. Press Rinse Tubing From R24. (4, Figure 8-1) The BLUVISION will pickup from R24 and hold it above the rinse ® vessel.

  • Page 96: Rinsing The Wash Vessel With Oxalic Acid

    Figure 8-2 QC setup Upgrading software and Database Patches Attention: The software should only be upgraded when recommended by Skalar Analytical B.V. The database is only to be patched when an upgrade of the software is performed or older run files are imported.

  • Page 97: Update Sql And Windows

    ® E. Open the cuvette hatch. 6. Spray multi spray (Skalar art. No. 90012384) on the linear guideway. 7. Close the cuvette hatch. 8. Open the cuvette disk cover, incubator. 9. Remove the cuvette disk by unscrewing the 3 screws.
  • Page 98 - 88 - Chapter 8 - Maintenance BLUVISION ® Analyzer 6. Put the correct calibration tool in the position noted on display, take note: Figure 8-3 Calibration tools in BV A. For Sample Disk: • Use the Sample tool for "A" positions.
  • Page 99 BLUVISION ® Analyzer Chapter 8 - Maintenance - 89 - 17. Verify that all calibration tools are removed from the analyzer. 18. Reset the analyzer.

  • Page 100: Needle Height Calibration (Auto)

    - 90 - Chapter 8 - Maintenance BLUVISION ® Analyzer Needle height calibration (auto) Requirements: Demi water • Pipette (1ml and 5ml) • • 1 Cuvette (cat. No. 272003600 for 576pcs) 2 Sample tube (cat. No. 90035025 for 3000pcs) •...

  • Page 101: Logbook

    BLUVISION ® Analyzer Chapter 8 - Maintenance - 91 - Logbook Analyzer: Serial no.: Date of purchase: Responsible person: Date first analysis: Next Samples Date Maintenance description Performed by Remarks date cumulative...

  • Page 102: Logbook Example

    - 92 - Chapter 8 - Maintenance BLUVISION ® Analyzer Logbook example Analyzer: BLUVISION ® Discrete Analyzer Serial no.: 17199 Date of purchase: 02-02-2017 Responsible person: Skalar Date first analysis: 05-03-2017 Performed Next Samples Date Maintenance description Remarks date cumulative 12/4 Weekly;...

  • Page 103: Chapter 9: Troubleshooting

    BLUVISION ® CHAPTER 9: TROUBLESHOOTING Preface: This chapter shows guidance on issues regarding the BLUVISION ®...

  • Page 105: Troubleshoot Overview

    - 95 - TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshoot overview Note: (CTRL+) Click on the issue to navigate to the respective troubleshoot. Analyzer display is turned off, nothing happens. • There is no connection with the BLUVISION ® (anymore). • • X-loader error on start-up.

  • Page 106: Troubleshoot

    1. Power is not connected. Analyzer display is turned off, 2. Fuse is blown. nothing happens. Shoot 1. Check and connect all wiring to and from the BLUVISION ® 2. Replace the fuse. Trouble Cause 3. The network cable is not connected There is no connection with the (anymore).
  • Page 107 Replace a cuvette and verify that the sensor is orange, not blinking, but continuous orange. k. Restart the complete system. 6. Contact Skalar to upgrade the firmware and if necessary, the software. (always check compatibility and backup the database) Refer to the separate installation manual. Trouble Cause 7.
  • Page 108 10. Refill the sample or reagent, continue/restart the run. Perform 11 below if alternate positions or warnings in the software are desired. a. In the software, from the ‘Home’-tab, click Application Settings b. Click Application Settings c. Click the BLUVISION ® Settings-tab d. Enable ‘Level Detection’ by checking the box.
  • Page 109 13. Cuvette clip on new cuvette disk does not open fluently. Shoot 12. Contact Skalar. 13. Contact Skalar Trouble Cause 14. Locate the chemicals in the incubator, it may be...
  • Page 110 Perform another measurement when done. 16. . a. Refresh the water supply. b. Before use degas the water. (section 2.6.1) c. Place the supply vessel, insert the BLUVISION ® tubing. d. Flush diluters (via display) till all air is out of the tubing.
  • Page 111 BLUVISION ® Analyzer Chapter 9 - Troubleshooting - 101 - Trouble Cause 20. Flexible tubing is twisted. The Waste vessel is overflowing. 21. Waste vessel is clogged. 22. Boxer pump has stopped working. Shoot 1. Disconnect rinsing supply and remove all water.
  • Page 112 24. The wait time to stabilize between movements is too short. Shoot 23. Contact Skalar. 24. Contact Skalar. Trouble Cause 25. The movement is blocked. The pick and place unit stops during movement, showing a 26.
  • Page 113 BLUVISION ® Analyzer Chapter 9 - Troubleshooting - 103 - Trouble Cause 30. The cuvettes are loaded incorrect into the cuvette Sometimes a cuvette is loaded on storage. its side, from the cuvette loader in the cuvette disk. Shoot 30. Verify that all cuvettes are placed correctly into the cuvette storage, if so Contact Skalar.
  • Page 114 34. Update SQL via Windows update. 35. Number of tables is too big. Shoot 33. . a. Contact your Skalar representative for the newest software version. 34. . a. Restart the PC. b. Click Start (in Windows taskbar) c. Type: “Check for Updates”...
  • Page 115 Shoot 37. . a. Unload cuvette disk via the display to reset the error, see 2 in Figure 1-12. b. Contact Skalar if the problem persists. Trouble Cause 15. In-method dilutions in-cuvette using demi- When alternate diluent is used in water cannot be combined with alternate cuvette the results are incorrect.
  • Page 116 BLUVISION ® Analyzer Chapter 9 - Troubleshooting - 106 - Trouble Cause 18. The reagent volume needed, calculated by Table in software shows sufficient the software, does not include: Duplo/triplo reagent, but the run cannot be calibration, QCs, Extra volume in the completed because of low reagent method, Critical minimum.

  • Page 117: Chapter 10: Technical Information

    BLUVISION ® CHAPTER 10: TECHNICAL INFORMATION Preface: This chapter shows detailed technical information about the BLUVISION ®...

  • Page 119: Technical Specifications

    BLUVISION ® Analyzer Chapter 10 - Technical Information - 109 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION Technical Specifications Frame: Stainless Steel profiles and sheets Analyzer dimensions: (W x D x H) 1210 x 790 x 560 mm Min. needed space: (W x D x H) 1210 x 650 x 560 mm...

  • Page 121: Chapter 11: Components And Accessories

    BLUVISION ® CHAPTER 11: COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES Preface: This chapter shows catalogue numbers of consumables, spare parts and upgrade sets.

  • Page 123: Bluvision ® Kits

    Fuse slow 6,3x32 CSA 6,25 A 90029056 5 pcs Fuse slow 5x20mm VDE 3.15 A 90028823 5 pcs Cuvette Box (576 pcs. /box) 272003600 1 box Tubing set BLUVISION ® 272003800 1 set UTP CAT6 patch cable (3m) 90015092 1 pc Canister 10 liter 5384...
  • Page 124 - 114 - Chapter 11 - Components and accessories BLUVISION ® Analyzer Valves and diluter tubing (272003802) Description Quantity Flangeless ferrule 2.5mm Nut, flangeless short 1/8’ PEEK Tubing FEP, naturel 1.5x2.5mm IDXOD 120 mm Demi water supply tubing (272003803) Description Quantity Tubing 3.0x5.0mm PTFE...
  • Page 125 BLUVISION ® Analyzer Chapter 11 – Components and accessories - 115 - Pump tubing (272003807) Description Quantity Nylon hose clip 5,6 – 6,8mm 1 pc Tube Pharma-A-Line ID 4.8 OD 8.0mm 200mm...

  • Page 126: Miscellaneous

    - 116 - Chapter 11 - Components and accessories BLUVISION ® Analyzer Miscellaneous Consumables (section 1.2) Description Article No. Quantity Narrow neck bottle 50ml LDPE, black (box) 90035008 240 pcs Narrow neck bottle 50ml LDPE, black 90035045 1 pc Narrow neck bottle 50ml LDPE, natural (box)

  • Page 127: Hardware Description

    Internal: SM3 704-1 Motor Cable 272008307 1 pc Yearly Maintenance articles Description Article No. Quantity Multispray plus lubricant 400ml for Guideways 90012384 1 pc Tubing set BLUVISION (V1) 272003800 1 set ® Tubing set BLUVISION (V2) 272003810 1 set ®...
  • Page 128 - 118 - Chapter 11 - Components and accessories BLUVISION ® Analyzer Light unit filters (section 1.2.5, 1.2.7.3 and 4.8) Description Article No. Quantity Filter FB 340 nm ± 10 nm 1 pc 90050257 Filter FB 405 nm ± 10 nm...

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