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Micro-Osmometer Model 3320 User’s Guide

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Page 1: ...The Advanced Micro Osmometer Model 3320 User s Guide 3325 Rev12 041417 ...

Page 2: ...Pont de Nemours and Company All other trademarks are the property of Advanced Instruments Advanced Instruments has reviewed this guide thoroughly All material contained within is believed reliable but the accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed or warranted and are not intended to be representa tions or warranties concerning the product described Hot Line Service If you have any questions or ...

Page 3: ...ional items 2 Step 4 Power up your instrument 2 Step 5 Set your date and time 5 Step 6 Check your initial calibration 5 Step 7 Proceed to instrument operation 5 Figure 1 Model 3320 Micro Osmometer and Accessories 3 Figure 2 Self Diagnostic Test Displays 4 Table 1 Model 3320 Micro Osmometer Packing List 3 Chapter 2 Instrument Operation 7 Hazardous material cautions 7 Function of major components 7 ...

Page 4: ...ation procedure 19 Calibration notes 20 Chapter 4 User Interface 23 Test Menu 24 Calibration Menu 24 Utilities Menu 24 Diagnostics Menu 25 Setup Menu 25 Figure 7 User Interface 23 Table 2 Model 3320 Menus and Sub Menus 23 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Service 27 Service maintenance cautions 27 Obtaining service 29 Troubleshooting checks 30 Using the Diagnostics menu 30 Maintaining the instrument 32 Fu...

Page 5: ...8 Appendices Appendix A Troubleshooting Table 41 Appendix B Product Specifications 45 Appendix C Regulatory Notices 47 Appendix D Warranty and Warranty Duties 51 Appendix E Supplemental RS 232 Information 55 Appendix F Symbol Definitions 57 Appendix G Product Disposal and Recycling 61 Appendix H Laboratory Information Management System LIMS Interface 63 Appendix I Service Log 69 Index 71 v Table o...

Page 6: ...vi Advanced Micro Osmometer Model 3320 User s Guide Notes ...

Page 7: ...tests Sampler Plunger Wires 2 Printer Paper 5 rolls 20 µL Ease Eject Sampler Replacement Sample Probe Thermal Printer with Interface Cable Operation Manual Thermal Paper Roll and Printer Power Supply 100 120 VAC Thermal Printer with Interface Cable Operation Manual Thermal Paper Roll and Printer Power Supply 230 VAC Serial Cable Barcode Scanner User s Guide Service Manual PART NO 3MA800 3M0828 3D3...

Page 8: ...viii Advanced Micro Osmometer Model 3320 User s Guide Notes ...

Page 9: ...bottles 4 of each level 300 and 800 mOsm kg 5 Value Osmolality Linearity Set 10 X 5mL ampules 2 of each value 100 500 900 1500 and 2000 mOsm kg 50 mOsm kg Calibration Standard 10 X 2mL ampules 850 mOsm kg Calibration Standard 10 X 2mL ampules 2000 mOsm kg Calibration Standard 10 X 5mL ampules PART NO 3MA029 3MA028 3LA085 3LA028 3MA005 3MA085 3LA201 NOTE Advanced Instruments cannot guarantee the st...

Page 10: ...er s Guide not recommended and may adversely affect system calibration performance operation and accuracy of test results For infor mation on obtaining these standards and controls contact Advanced Instruments or an authorized representative ...

Page 11: ...t within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operat ing and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying this product The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equi lateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magn...

Page 12: ...s used the cord must be approved for use in the local country The power cord must be approved for the product s listed operating voltage and be rated at least 20 greater than the ampere ratings marked on the product s electrical ratings label The cord end that connects to the product must have an IEC 60320 connec tor Plug the product into an approved grounded electrical outlet Do not disable the p...

Page 13: ... extreme short term temperature variations or locations that exceed the spec ified operating environment temperatures Never use this product in a wet area To avoid injury or fire hazard do not operate this product in an explosive atmosphere Do not install or use the product on an unstable non level work surface Do not operate this product with the covers removed or unsecured FCC Requirements WARNI...

Page 14: ...ence to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Canadian ICES Requirements This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada ...

Page 15: ...echnology and pharmaceutical research and manufacturing Food and beverage manufacturing Environmental research and monitoring Academic research Industrial applications When used by a trained operator in clinical applications the osmometer provides results that assist in establishing the proper diagnoses and treatments for patients with disorders involving water and electrolyte imbalances Osmometer...

Page 16: ...rmined with great precision The freezing point of pure H2O is precisely 0 010 C One mole of a non dissociating solute such as glucose where the solute does not dis sociate into ionic species but remains intact when dissolved in 1 kilo gram kg of water will depress the freezing point by 1 858 C This change is known as the freezing point depression constant for water The freezing point depression al...

Page 17: ... osmometry applications regularly use osmolality expressed as mOsm kg H2O as the common unit of concentration rather than applying further conver sion factors Instrumentation Advanced Osmometers are devices for the determination of the concen tration of solutions by means of freezing point measurement Advanced Osmometers utilize high precision thermisters to sense the sample temperature to control...

Page 18: ...monitor the sample temperature and control the thermoelectric cooling element Microprocessor control and auto mated operation minimize imprecision due to operator technique The following Standard Freezing Curve illustrates the temperature of a sample as it progresses through the freezing cycle and shows the action of the instrument at each stage of the cycle Definitions Solution A homogeneous mixt...

Page 19: ...osmol mOsm is 10 3 osmols Osmolality is defined as where ø osmotic coefficient which accounts for the degree of mole cular dissociation n number of particles into which a molecule can dissociate C molal concentration of the solution Molarity Moles of solute per liter of solution Osmolarity Osmols of solute particles per liter of solution Although molarity and osmolarity may be common units of meas...

Page 20: ...ture Aqueous solutions can be induced to freeze i e crystallize most reliably when supercooled When super cooled agitating the solution freeze pulse induces crystal formation The crystallization temperature is the temperature at which crystalliza tion is induced During crystallization the heat of fusion raises the tem perature of the sample to an ice water freezing point plateau Heat of Fusion The...

Page 21: ...aners are 14h 15d 14w inches 35 3h 38d 35 5w cm Be sure to keep your workplace free of debris especially underneath the instrument where proper ventila tion is needed Make sure not to block the exhaust fan on the back panel Electric outlet availability Your instrument will need to operate within five feet of a properly grounded three prong electrical outlet capable of continuously supplying 1 25 a...

Page 22: ... order for your warranty and insurance to apply Have the transportation company inspect items fill out a Report of Concealed Damage and file your claim Then notify Advanced Instruments immediately for repair or replacement e Fill out the postage paid U S A Only warranty card enclosed Mark the appropriate boxes if you wish to receive additional infor mation Customers outside of the United States ma...

Page 23: ... mOsm kg Calibration Standard 10 X 2mL ampules 1 pack 3MA085 850 mOsm kg Calibration Standard 10 X 2mL ampules 1 pack 3LA201 2000 mOsm kg Calibration Standard 10 X 5mL ampules 1 pack 3LA028 Osmolality Linearity Set 5 levels 1 kit 3MA800 Micro Sample Kit 500 disposable chamber cleaners and 500 sampler tips 1 3M0825 20 µL Ease Eject Sampler 1 Power Cord as specified 1 90P01 Advanced User Information...

Page 24: ...n and then while the instrument warms up see figure 2 When the self diagnostic test has been completed the display will read Osmometer Ready Tests can now be run or additional functions can be accessed from this display NOTE To avoid any misunderstanding that might arise due to an unfamiliar display language all displayed messages may be changed from English to several other languages For lan guag...

Page 25: ...controls NOTE If you have enabled your instrument s high calibration point option 2000 mOsm then you should also run checks using the 1500 mOsm kg reference solution If you determine that the initial calibration is incorrect re calibrate as described in Chapter 3 NOTE If your Model 3320 has just been moved from a location hav ing a different operating temperature it should be allowed to stabilize ...

Page 26: ...6 Advanced Micro Osmometer Model 3320 User s Guide Notes ...

Page 27: ... and body fluids are treated as if known to be infectious Use personal protective equipment such as gloves gowns etc to prevent exposure Store biohazardous materials in regulated waste containers and dispose of these materials in a safe and acceptable manner that is in compliance with all country state and local requirements If a biohazardous material is spilled on or inside the equip ment deconta...

Page 28: ...y of these parts is described below Electronic circuits inside The main circuitry is contained on two printed circuit boards in a moth erboard daughterboard configuration More in depth technical details are available in the unit service manual sold separately I O Board Provides an interface between the external connectors and the application board 8 Figure 3 Model 3320 Components and Controls Disp...

Page 29: ...ed pipette which contains and positions a very specific volume of sample for each test The sampler consists of the pipette body plunger wire and disposable plastic sampler tip that must be replaced after each test Operating cradle Figure 3 The operating cradle is a sliding mechanism that guides and introduces the sampler to the freezing chamber Cooling chamber measurement and control circuits A hi...

Page 30: ...s occur See Chapter 4 User Interface for further details Power module Figure 4 The power module contains the following components power switch on O off power cord connector fuse holder and fuses Printer port Figure 4 The printer port allows the use of an external printer For instructions on using a printer with this instrument see Using a printer with your instrument found later in this chapter an...

Page 31: ...quires sampler tips specially designed to match both the sampler and the Model 3320 Do not use any other sample handling system with your Model 3320 osmometer and do not use the Model 3320 sampling system for any other laboratory procedure Standards controls Advanced Instruments offers and recommends the use of specific stan dards and controls with your Model 3320 osmometer Each type may be used t...

Page 32: ... of your osmometer results Advanced Five Level Linearity Set Part No 3LA028 The Advanced Linearity Set contains five controls 100 500 900 1500 and 2000 mOsm Use this set to verify or establish the reportable range of patient test results Sample test procedure Use the following procedure to run sample tests 1 Insert a sampler tip into place on the sampler The sampler tip must be straight and firmly...

Page 33: ...isplay the result in the format Osmolality xxx mOsm You may also start the test by pressing the left key on the keypad and then pushing in the cradle NOTE To cancel a test in progress use the same method used to start the test If the cradle was used pull back on the cradle If the keypad was used use the right Cancel key 8 Record the results and pull back the operating cradle to a positive stop 9 R...

Page 34: ... with specific operating instructions and re order information Cross contamination from previous samples can affect the result obtained from a subsequent test To minimize this effect when testing samples whose expected range is appreciably different from that for previous tests run two or more replicates of the new sample and disregard the first result Also be sure to clean the cooling chamber and...

Page 35: ...er tip on sampler 2 Acquire sample 3 Wipe off excess sample 4 Insert sampler onto cradle 6 Read result 5 Push cradle forward 7 Pull cradle back and discard sampler tip 8 Clean sample well with chamber cleaner Figure 6 Sample Test Procedure ...

Page 36: ... at the end of the Troubleshooting and Service chapter for an explanation of a par ticular message Using a barcode scanner Part 330016 The barcode option provides a means of entering a sample identification code up to 20 characters long with an internally decoding barcode scanner connected to the barcode port To interface with the instrument the barcode scanner must be programmed as follows referr...

Page 37: ...ication Using a printer with your instrument The 25 pin output printer port on the back of the instrument allows the use of most standard parallel printers To order a compatible printer contact the Customer Service Department at Advanced Instruments The use of a printer cable and or printer power cable other than supplied by Advanced Instruments may result in excessive electromagnetic noise and un...

Page 38: ...ix H for more information For a sample RS 232 Port Setup please see the Supplemental RS 232 Information Appendix at the end of this user s guide Instrument software update Your instrument software contained in two flash EPROMs on the main processor board may be updated via the RS 232 port Such software updates are made available as new features and other improvements are added during the life cycl...

Page 39: ...O 850 mOsm kg H2O and if selected 2000 mOsm kg H2O When the tests are com plete the Advanced Instruments Model 3320 then calculates and stores the calibration coefficients To optimize the performance of the Advanced Instruments Model 3320 an optional third calibration point at 2000 mOsm kg H2O can be used Please refer to Chapter 4 User Interface Setup Menu for more information Calibration procedur...

Page 40: ...sert a 2000 mOsm calibration standard Again follow the prompts on the instrument display Continue testing 2000 mOsm calibration stan dards until this calibration point is complete If the 2000 mOsm Calibration has been turned OFF then this addi tional series of calibration tests will be bypassed by the calibration program 5 Upon successful calibration the instrument will briefly display Calibration...

Page 41: ...T The instrument will display Calibration Canceled and beep twice The previous calibration will be retained The user will be prompted again to insert the appropriate calibration stan dard The exact calibration procedure will depend upon whether or not the optional 2000 mOsm Calibration point has been turned ON in the Setup Menu at the time of calibration The instrument is shipped from the factory ...

Page 42: ...Advanced Micro Osmometer Model 3320 User s Guide 22 Notes ...

Page 43: ...ailable A brief description of each menu is provided below Table 2 Model 3320 Menus and Sub Menus Figure 7 User Interface 50 850 2000 Recall Results A D Test Set Probe Bin Numbers Statistics Bin Test Set Key Beep Event Record Solenoid Test Set Date and Time Assistance Display Print Test Set Serial Rate Exit Key Beeper Test Set Serial Number Barcode Test Set Set Language Exit Feature Lockout Set 20...

Page 44: ...ent is powered down 2 Statistics Mean standard deviation and coefficient of variation are per formed on a user selectable range of data taken from the last 30 test results The user can select the start and stop locations which are based on the numbered results from the Recall Results command For example if the start location is 10 and the stop location is 15 statistics will be performed on test re...

Page 45: ...Set Serial Number Allows entry of the instrument s serial number 6 Set Language Change all messages to the selected language 7 Feature Lockout Allows the user to configure which menus are normally avail able The password to make changes is 24 8 Set 2000 mOsm Calibration Turns the optional 2000 mOsm kg H2O calibration point on off The instrument has this feature turned ON and is calibrated when the...

Page 46: ...Advanced Micro Osmometer Model 3320 User s Guide 26 Exit Returns the user to the Osmometer Ready prompt The user may elect to save changes or not ...

Page 47: ...ric shock exces sive temperatures or mechanical hazards Performing service or maintenance not detailed in the User s Guide with or without a Service Manual should only be done by a qualified service technician Never restrict airflow into or out of the product Occasion ally check the air vents for blockage Wipe the exterior of the product with a soft damp cloth as needed Using cleaning products oth...

Page 48: ...d static protection procedures The product is equipped with operator accessible fuses If a fuse blows it may be due to a power surge or failure of a component Replace the fuse only once If the fuse blows a second time it is probably caused by failure of a component part If this occurs refer service to qualified service personnel Always replace the fuse with one of the same rating voltage and type ...

Page 49: ...m ready You should use a telephone as close to your instrument as possible to facili tate making recommended diagnostic checks If you need to order parts or service a purchase order from your purchasing agent will be neces sary A service technician may assist in making minor repairs over the phone providing you with recommended parts or part numbers or may issue an authorization to ship the instru...

Page 50: ...at any incomplete task will be associated with an error message many self explanatory that will help you discover the source of your problem You can find all error messages and descriptions of what they mean in Appendix A Using the Diagnostics menu The Diagnostics Menu DIAG contains items that allow discrete test ing of each component of the instrument Enter the Diagnostics Menu by scrolling to it...

Page 51: ...id The solenoid should give two audible impacts followed by four rapid impacts immediately upon pressing the START button 4 Display Print Test This test sends a complete character set to the display serial port and printer port allowing the user to confirm the proper functioning of these ports 5 Key Beeper Test Proper function of the keypad can be confirmed by this test As each button is pressed a...

Page 52: ...oint of 3200 is shown on the display Depending on the instrument test usage the solenoid impactor should be periodically cleaned to remove any sample residue and chamber cleaner fibers Instruments used daily should be cleaned monthly while instruments that are used only occasion ally should be cleaned every three months See the solenoid clean ing instructions later in this section Fuse replacement...

Page 53: ...amber after each test If traces of calibrators controls or biological samples are left in the sample chamber however the task will be more difficult and damp cleaning will probably be required Two indicators that damp cleaning may be required are The instrument has been in use but no clean dry chamber cleaner is found in the sample port and successive results on aliquots of the same sample indicat...

Page 54: ... dampened chamber clean er 4 Repeat with a dry chamber cleaner Insert and leave a clean dry chamber cleaner in the sample port until the next sample is to be tested 5 If the unit was placed in the Utilities Menu use the keypad to exit and return to the Osmometer Ready prompt Solenoid cleaning This cleaning procedure should be used if you suspect that your sam ples are not freezing properly because...

Page 55: ... Figure 12 7 Clean the smaller diameter tip of the solenoid plunger with a 70 isopropanol solution Do not use any abrasive for this cleaning pro cedure 8 Dampen the wooden end of a cotton tipped applicator with a 70 isopropanol solution and insert it through the solenoid body into the smaller diameter plunger hole until it reaches the chamber cleaner Move the applicator in and out to scrub the sid...

Page 56: ...ers to the solenoid body Secure the retainer and remove the chamber cleaner 36 Advanced Micro Osmometer Model 3320 User s Guide Solenoid Plunger Screws Solenoid Body Solenoid Retainer Figure 10 Solenoid Assembly Washer Spring Retainer Spring Impactor Figure 11 Solenoid Plunger ...

Page 57: ...recalibrate if neces sary No black deposits on shaft No filings present Black deposits on shaft Filings present Plating even bright and shiny Plating uneven with a dull hammered appearance Impactor with Substantial Wear Impactor with No Visible Wear Figure 12 Solenoid Impactor ...

Page 58: ... the old sampler plunger wire 5 Place a sampler tip on the sampler to help you place new wire cor rectly 6 Slip the sampler plunger wire into the sampler tip so the Teflon plunger tip protrudes about 1 16 or 1 6 mm from the end of the sampler tip Note If the sampler plunger wire cannot be placed into the sampler tip without using excessive force see step 10 7 Using the key end of the calibration g...

Page 59: ...Sampler Plunger Wire Replacement and Calibration Shaft Bushing Fingergrip Body Sampler Tip Key Calibration Gauge Key Shaft Calibration Set Screw Access 3M0828 Sampler Plunger Wire Tip Sampler Tip Sampler Plunger Wire Tip Alternate Step 10 ...

Page 60: ...he sampler is calibrated correctly use the follow ing procedure 1 Place a new sampler tip on the sampler 2 Unscrew the calibration gauge and key 3 Insert the key end of the calibration gauge into the sampler tip 4 Visually inspect the position of the end of the sampler plunger wire tip and the end of the calibration key There should be no gap between the two 5 If necessary reset the sampler plunge...

Page 61: ... or use the keypad to start and cancel the test until service can be per formed on the instrument Often poor repeatability is a result of poor technique or not following recommended procedures Be certain that the sample probe is care fully cleaned between tests See Repeatability Tips Chapter 2 Possible sample probe problem Try restarting the instrument Instrument was unable to detect a freeze plat...

Page 62: ...version has been installed This message indicates a need to recalibrate the instrument and will normally appear after the installation of new software or when probe bin numbers have changed Recalibrate following the instructions in Chapter 3 A sample pre freeze message usually appears when the sample freezes premature ly Confirm good technique and sampler con dition Check for particulate matter in...

Page 63: ...ing sure to follow the displayed prompts This message indicates a problem with the ther moelectric cooling module Restart the instru ment The instrument was unable to complete the test within the allotted time Confirm good technique and sampler condi tion Assure that sample probe has been fully inserted This message indicates that the internal battery needs replacing This part cannot be serviced b...

Page 64: ...during instrument startup if the operating cradle is not fully retracted away from the cooling chamber Pull the cradle toward the front of the instrument until it contacts the internal stop Try restarting the instrument If the error per sists contact Advanced Instruments Hot Line Service Problem Message Explanation ...

Page 65: ...lution 1 mOsm kg H2O Communications DTE EIA 232 V 24 RS 232 serial port parallel printer port and optional barcode scanner Performance at Reference Conditions1 Linearity Less than 1 from a straight line over calibrated range Repeatability 0 to 400 mOsm 2 mOsm kg 1 S D 400 to 2000 mOsm 0 5 1 S D Drift Less than 1 mOsm kg H2O per month Performance Over Operating Conditions Temperature Less than 1 mO...

Page 66: ...hes centimeters Width 14 0 35 5 Depth 15 0 38 1 Height 14 0 35 5 Weight pounds kilograms Net 13 4 6 1 Shipping 25 0 11 4 Warranty One year limited warranty on workmanship and all parts except glass plastic and parts warranted by their makers Certification Refer to Regulatory Notices Appendix C for applicable standards Installation Class I Over Voltage Category II Pollution Degree 2 Moisture Protec...

Page 67: ...his product Consult the distribu tor or dealer for more information and documentation Connections to this product must be made with shielded cables Use of non shielded cables may violate RFI EMI limits Symbol Conventions This symbol indicates conformity to relevant European directives This symbol indicates the product was tested to conform to relevant Canadian and U S safety standards by Intertek ...

Page 68: ... this listing EC Declaration of This product meets the intent of Directive 2004 108 EC Conformity EMC for Electromagnetic Compatibility Compliance was demonstrated using the following standards as listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities Consult the Declaration of Conformance certificate shipped with the product for the latest update EN 61326 1 Group 1 Class B Electrical Equipmen...

Page 69: ...t if required for the latest update U S FDA Listing The osmometer along with the calibrators and controls manufactured by Advanced Instruments are listed with a U S Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration as Osmometer Class 1 Calibrators Class 2 Controls Class 1 Health Canada The osmometer along with the calibrators and controls License manufactured by Advanced Instrum...

Page 70: ...he intent of Directive 2002 96 EC of Conformity as amended by 2003 108 EC for Waste Electrical and WEEE Electronic Equipment WEEE Consult the Declaration of Conformance certificate shipped with the product if required for the latest update RoHS This product meets the intent of Directive 2011 65 EU for Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances This product is exempt under the terms of ...

Page 71: ...onsibilities which constitute contractual warranties and conditions between the seller and the user for the maximum benefit and useful ness of the instrument ADVANCED INSTRUMENTS WARRANTS THAT IT 1 Has produced equipment equal to or exceeding that of any competitive product in the same price range in standards of design material and workmanship ...

Page 72: ...ed without written approval from Advanced Instruments 4 Advanced Instruments will be notified immediately if any injury occurs in any association with the instrument and will be allowed prompt and thor ough examination of the instrument in question 5 Advanced Instruments will be held harmless in cases of injury arising see definitions below a Beyond the useful life of the equipment b From unreason...

Page 73: ...corrected repairs d Only for the purpose stated in the instructions provided with the instrument e In which the equipment has been maintained according to the instructions provided 3 Immediate notification is a Recognition that time is of the essence when any accident mal practice or product liability arises which involves Advanced Instruments equipment b Notification to Advanced Instruments immed...

Page 74: ...Advanced Micro Osmometer Model 3320 User s Guide 54 Notes ...

Page 75: ...x Line Feed 0A Hex Note that your instrument is only capable of outputting information There is no protocol for transmitting data or commands to the instrument Sample RS 232 Setup As a typical example of a communications program setup the following instructions will describe the process necessary for using your instru ment in conjunction with Hyperterminal for Windows 95 or later oper ating system...

Page 76: ... Emulation TTY ASCII setup Sending Echo Typed Characters Locally Receiving Wrap Lines that Exceed Terminal Width 3 After saving the settings and closing all windows you should see all instrument output in the Hyperterminal window of your com puter screen 56 Null Modem Cable Shield connects to metalized connector housing at both ends ...

Page 77: ...ions Appendix F On Off Feed Interrupt Test Start Stop Record Review Setup Calibration Cancel Delete Functional Arrow Printer Enter RS232 Bar Code Attention Caution Hot Surface Dangerous Voltage Lifting Hazard Calibrator ...

Page 78: ... Fragile Irritant Keep Dry Date Manufactured Sterile Non Sterile Serial Number Solution Do Not Open Top Handle With Care Toxic Use Blade To Open Do Not Re Use For In Vitro Diagnostic Use European Conformity Temperature Limit See Instructions Lot Number Use By Expiration Date Authorized Representative Part Number ...

Page 79: ... See Instructions for Temperature Guidelines Potential Puncture Hazard Electronic Equipment Dispose of Properly Laser Hazard Static Discharge Sufficient for x Tests Open Here Low Fluid Level Keep Hands Clear Manufacturer Biohazard Cut Hazard ...

Page 80: ...Advanced Micro Osmometer Model 3320 User s Guide 60 Notes ...

Page 81: ...nce regulations governing the disposal of your instrument and acces sories may vary depending upon your geographic location the following guidelines are provided to assist you in identifying the options available to you once the decision has been made to replace or dispose of this product Contact the supplier who sold you the product Whether this was Advanced Instruments itself or one of its autho...

Page 82: ...s can be sent Contact Advanced Instruments Hot Line Service 800 225 4034 toll free within the USA and Canada after nor mal business hours dial extension 2191 US 781 320 9000 elsewhere 781 320 0811 fax Service personnel will provide you with contact information for local disposal or instructions for returning the product directly to Advanced Instruments 62 Advanced Micro Osmometer Model 3320 User s...

Page 83: ...s document These strings are only output after the user activates the LIMS mode via the setup menu When active all serial port output is suppressed and replaced by these strings Output is unidirectional initiated by the instrument The user will need to supply a PC interface and software for the collection and processing of the serial port message strings This feature and its output are not in comp...

Page 84: ... sage string is automatically terminated with an ASCII II carriage return and line feed CR LF Except for the last calibration message all date and time stamps are at the time the serial message is issued Date and time stamps contained on the instrument printout and in dedicated memory locations may dif fer slightly The calibration message includes the last calibration date and time as stored in in...

Page 85: ...ts of the message include the message type date time com pany name model number serial number sample ID if any result and units of measure Example R 20120510 112632 Advanced Instruments Inc 3320 03090845A 0123456789ABCDEFGHIJ 2000 mOsm kg CR LF Message Type CALIBRATION The CALIBRATION message is issued during the power up sequence after the STATUS message upon exit from instrument setup if any cha...

Page 86: ...The Advanced Instruments utility AILink may be used to collect and save the serial port messages via the AITerminal tab This will cre ate a text file that may be imported into third party software such as Microsoft Excel Refer to Excel documentation on how to import a delimited text file Once properly imported you may use the head ing information supplied above for each message type to read or sor...

Page 87: ... value 0007C Programmers should use appropriate language code to identify this character when attempting to separate the information fields Users of standard Windows applications who are attempting to import a saved text file containing the LIMS strings will need to enter the delimiter in the program s dialog box for delimiter values If you do not have a U S international keyboard or have remapped...

Page 88: ...oft Windows Character Map Utility to enter the vertical bar symbol in the program delimiter field This program is normally located in your programs accessory system tools area but may need to be installed from the Windows installation disk Consult your Windows help files on its use 68 Advanced Micro Osmometer Model 3320 User s Guide ...

Page 89: ...Model 3320 Serial Number Software Revision Sample Probe Number Block Probe Number 69 Service Log Appendix I Date Problem Symptom Action ...

Page 90: ...Advanced Micro Osmometer Model 3320 User s Guide 70 Date Problem Symptom Action ...

Page 91: ...ution 11 concentrative properties xvi controls ix 11 crystallization temperature xx D date 5 25 diagnostics menu 30 display print test 31 E error messages 30 41 errors 10 16 event record 24 F feature lockout 25 freezing point xvi xvii freezing point depression xvi freezing point plateau xx fuse replacement 32 fuses 10 28 30 45 H heat of fusion xvii xx Hyperterminal 55 I installation 1 K key beep 2...

Page 92: ...ability 14 RS 232 port 10 17 S sample handling 11 sampler plunger wire 38 sample pre freeze 33 sample probe vii 9 31 sample test procedure 12 sampler 9 serial rate 25 service 29 service log 69 set 2000 mOsm calibration 25 set date time 5 set language 25 set probe bin s 25 settings 25 software update 18 solenoid cleaning 34 solenoid test 31 specifications 45 standards ix 11 statistics 24 supercooli...

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