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- Page 1 Installation Guide Rev. 1.2 - February 2025 Bench top immunometric testing platform, with ready-to-use single devices and multiparametric testing capabilities SOFTWARE VERSION 1.xx.xx CHORUS EVO (REF. 82000) ONLY FOR IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE...
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- Page 3 CHORUS EVO models: This manual applies to the following models of CHORUS EVO. Catalogue number Description 82000 CHORUS EVO List of manual revisions Manual revision Description of changes First Issue Update for compliance with new software releases Update for compliance with new software releases Rev.
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Page 4: Assistenza Tecnica
No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical or otherwise, for any use whatsoever without the prior written permission of DIESSE DIAGNOSTICA SENESE S.p.A. Rev. 1.2 CHORUS EVO – INSTALLATION GUIDE 4/37... - Page 5 10613800 DILUENT TO CAL/QC TUBE ADAPTORS (x4) 10610861 RACK SAMPLES ADAPTER Ø16-Ø13 30008580 CHORUS EVO TROLLEY R30512301 2D OPTICAL READER R30214390 LIQUID WASTE TANK R30232130 RACKS SAMPLES (x3) R30232140 RACK DILUENTS (x1) Rev. 1.2 CHORUS EVO – INSTALLATION GUIDE 5/37...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Strip Recovery ............................28 Sampler level check ..........................29 Methods check ............................29 USER MANAGEMENT SETTINGS ........................ 29 DATE, TIME, AND LANGUAGE SETTINGS ....................30 PRINTER SETTINGS ............................30 HOST SETTINGS ..............................30 Rev. 1.2 CHORUS EVO – INSTALLATION GUIDE 6/37... - Page 7 Manual Cleaning ............................32 13.2 Sanitization ..............................32 13.2.1 Automatic weekly sanitization procedure ................33 13.2.2 Automatic monthly sanitization procedure ..............34 13.3 Routine maintenance ..........................36 13.4 Scheduled maintenance ........................36 INSTRUMENT SANITIZATION ........................36 Rev. 1.2 CHORUS EVO – INSTALLATION GUIDE 7/37...
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Page 8: Technical Data
Barcode reader 1D (sample/internal) High Speed Led Scan, Continue, 300 scans/sec Code 128-C, Code39, EAN-13, Interleaved 2/5, Codabar, RS232C (baud rate 115200) Barcode reader 2D (external) High Speed Led Scan, Single mode, Rev. 1.2 CHORUS EVO – INSTALLATION GUIDE 8/37... -
Page 9: Transport And Storage
It is advisable to periodically check the efficiency of the electrical system of the premises. The Rev. 1.2 CHORUS EVO – INSTALLATION GUIDE 9/37... -
Page 10: Unpacking
INSTALLATION must be carried out by an installation technician authorised by DIESSE DIAGNOSTICA SENESE S.p.A. as stated in the Installation Report. Please refer to the Installation Guide. DECOMMISSIONING and SHIPPING must be carried out by a technician authorised by DIESSE DIAGNOSTICA SENESE S.p.A. -
Page 11: Materials Provided
4.2 M ATERIALS PROVIDED The CHORUS EVO is supplied with the following materials: User manual • Power supply cable 3x0.75 L=2m SCHUKO 90° - C13 • • Power supply cable SVT PLUG USA/SOCKET VDE 2MT Handheld 2D barcode reader L-46X-USB-BLK+STD OPTICON •... - Page 12 3. Remove the accessory box, which appears as shown in the figure below. Figure 3 - Accessories inside the box 4. Remove the central body of the wooden box, taking care not to hit the instrument inside. Rev. 1.2 CHORUS EVO – INSTALLATION GUIDE 12/37...
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Page 13: Positioning
The instrument must be also positioned at a suitable distance from possible sources of impact (doors, windows, etc.) to prevent random impacts during operation. CHORUS EVO complies with the directives regarding electromagnetic emissions. However, where possible it is advisable to position the instrument away from devices that generate electromagnetic waves (e.g. - Page 14 Choose a position close to an electrical socket free from disturbances and power surges. Please note: Four people are always needed to lift the CHORUS EVO. Grasp the handles and lift the instrument.
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Page 15: Installation
Removal of side cover Remove the two screws shown in the figure, located at the back of the device Figure 10 Open the front panel and unscrew the circled screws in the figure. Rev. 1.2 CHORUS EVO – INSTALLATION GUIDE 15/37... - Page 16 Figure 11 Loosen the screws circled in the figure above, which allow the plate to be lifted, making it easier to remove the mask labelled 'CHORUS EVO’. Figure 12 Remove the cover labeled 'CHORUS EVO' Figure 13 Rev. 1.2 CHORUS EVO – INSTALLATION GUIDE...
- Page 17 Check if the screw shown in the picture below is present, and if so, remove it as well. Figure 15 After lifting the cover, disconnect and tape the LED cables visible in the figure. Rev. 1.2 CHORUS EVO – INSTALLATION GUIDE 17/37...
- Page 18 Remove the cable ties from the various stations. The total number of ties expected is 8 for the parts on the reaction plate (2 wash stations, drying station, dispenser needle 1, dispenser needle 2, retriever, inserter, X-movement of dispensers) Figure 17 Rev. 1.2 CHORUS EVO – INSTALLATION GUIDE 18/37...
- Page 19 Figure 18 - N°1 Tie Figure 19 - N°2 Ties Rev. 1.2 CHORUS EVO – INSTALLATION GUIDE 19/37...
- Page 20 Figure 21 - N°4 Ties 3. Sampler cable ties removal In this step, the expected number of cable ties to be removed is 3. Lift the monitor and remove the cable tie visible in the figure. Rev. 1.2 CHORUS EVO – INSTALLATION GUIDE 20/37...
- Page 21 After removing the first cable tie, move the sampler and remove the remaining ties. Figure 23 4. Disassembly of the metal cover of the sampler and removal of the cable tie on the sampler. Rev. 1.2 CHORUS EVO – INSTALLATION GUIDE 21/37...
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Page 22: Connecting The Discharge Tank
Figure 25 - Connection for the internal liquid waste thank to an external drain PLEASE NOTE: to allow the correct emptying, the waste tank has to be empty and must always be positioned lower than the instrument. Rev. 1.2 CHORUS EVO – INSTALLATION GUIDE 22/37... -
Page 23: Commissioning The Instrument
If a different connector is required, it is possible to order it directly from DIESSE Diagnostica Senese S.p.A, specifying the characteristics of the connection itself. -
Page 24: Connection Of The Internal Tanks
6.3.3 ONNECTION OF THE INTERNAL TANKS The CHORUS EVO does not require connections to systems for the centralized supply of gas or liquids, as it is supplied with liquids contained in the tanks supplied. The connection of the internal tanks can be carried out with the instrument switched on, provided it is in stand-by mode. -
Page 25: Washing Buffer
It is necessary to prepare the solutions in a separate container and then pour them into the tanks. At this point: • Place the tank in the appropriate area, on the corresponding load cell. Rev. 1.2 CHORUS EVO – INSTALLATION GUIDE 25/37... -
Page 26: Waste Bin For Strips
To update the firmware, click on > > > FIRMWARE UPDATE. Insert a USB with the firmware version to update and click on Firmware From USB Send Update . Click on . Wait for the completed upload. Rev. 1.2 CHORUS EVO – INSTALLATION GUIDE 26/37... -
Page 27: Initialization
The Hydraulic checks verify the proper operations of all the hydraulic components. The following aspects are checked: Proper operation of the sampler, by measuring the height of a known volume • aspired from the cleaning tank and dispensed on the device previously loaded. Rev. 1.2 CHORUS EVO – INSTALLATION GUIDE 27/37... -
Page 28: Optical Checks
HECKS During the optical check the instrument verifies the proper operations of all the components related to the CHORUS EVO reading system. The following aspects are checked: The dark noise received from the photomultiplier used in the CLIA exams is below •... -
Page 29: Sampler Level Check
USB drive. 8 USER MANAGEMENT SETTINGS Only registered users can operate the CHORUS EVO. To set up a new administrator or an operator user on the instrument, proceed as follows: Select the setting button •... -
Page 30: Date, Time, And Language Settings
After configuring the connection to the host, test to ensure it was successful by selecting the setting button, choose the Host item, and press the button for the connection test. If the connection is successful, a pop-up will appear to inform the user. 12 ANALYTICAL STARTUP Rev. 1.2 CHORUS EVO – INSTALLATION GUIDE 30/37... -
Page 31: Mainteinance
Once the tests are completed, the results will be visible in the archive. 13 MAINTEINANCE Description of the main instrument maintenance activities. The CHORUS EVO, based on its design, require specific maintenance. Rev. 1.2 CHORUS EVO – INSTALLATION GUIDE 31/37... -
Page 32: Manual Cleaning
(medical device class IIb IX directive 2007/47/EC reg. 15), DIESSE code 0092. 4. Spray Umonium Medical Spray on the medical device 3 times to wet the surface and leave to act for 15 minutes. Dry with a dry and clean Umonium wipe (DIESSE code 0091). -
Page 33: Automatic Weekly Sanitization Procedure
Before access to the internal parts of the instrument by authorized personnel • 13.2.1 A UTOMATIC WEEKLY SANITIZATION PROCEDURE CHORUS EVO sanitization procedure consists in: • Flushing the circuit with the Sanitizing Solution Wait 2h, during which the solution eliminates the micro-organisms in the tubes •... -
Page 34: Automatic Monthly Sanitization Procedure
In addition to the weekly maintenance, a monthly maintenance of the instrument is required, with a superior sanitization cycle. This cycle also consists of washing, with the antibacterial solution supplied by DIESSE DIAGNOSTICA SENESE S.p.A, all parts that come into contact with the human sample (whole or diluted). - Page 35 At the end of both maintenance cycles, if the instrument is not switched off and initialized, the user will be suggested to perform a mandatory priming with the washing buffers, in order to prime the circuits with the correct solutions before performing new tests. Rev. 1.2 CHORUS EVO – INSTALLATION GUIDE 35/37...
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Page 36: Routine Maintenance
The personnel who carry out maintenance operations are required to draw up a report describing the operations carried out with the list of parts replaced, indicating the number of tests carried out up to the date of the intervention. 14 INSTRUMENT SANITIZATION Rev. 1.2 CHORUS EVO – INSTALLATION GUIDE 36/37... - Page 37 If the instrument will be unused for an extended period of time after the installation, it is recommended to empty the internal waste tank and the strip bin of the instrument at the end of the procedure. Rev. 1.2 CHORUS EVO – INSTALLATION GUIDE 37/37...
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