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8-3

Troubleshooting

8.2 Review Alarms and Corrective Actions

There are four types of help as shown in the following table.

The AU5800 User's Guide and this Quick Response Guide do not describe
alarms or corrective actions. Select

Alarm List

for alarm help.

8.2 Review Alarms and Corrective Actions

Check for Alarms

Review the Alarm List. The

Alarm List

can be accessed from any menu.

Select

Alarm List

(

on the lower, right corner of the screen).

Type of Help

Displayed Description

Help

Displays the PDF version of the

AU5800 User's Guide

and

Maintenance videos. Select the

Help

button.

Alarm List

Displays alarm descriptions and corrective actions.Select

Alarm List

to display the Alarm List window. Select the

Help

button on the Alarm List window.

Tip Help

Displays the range of allowable input values. Move the
cursor over the input area to display the pop-up Tip Help.

Button Help

To determine the function of a button, move the mouse
pointer over the button and a pop-up message will indicate
the button’s function.

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Summary of Contents for AU5800

Page 1: ...Beckman Coulter Inc 250 S Kraemer Blvd Brea CA 92821 B00418AA October 2010 Quick Response Guide AU5800 Chemistry Analyzer ...

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Page 3: ...erview 2 1 2 1 Hardware Overview 2 2 2 2 Software Chart 2 4 2 3 Navigating Through the Software 2 6 2 3 1 How to Select Menus and Items 2 6 2 3 2 How to Exit Menus 2 6 2 3 3 Entry Status Display 2 6 2 3 4 Menus Tabs Buttons and Function Keys 2 7 2 4 Software Description 2 8 2 4 1 Organization of Operation Window 2 9 2 4 2 Main Button Bar 2 10 2 4 3 Home Button Outline 2 12 2 4 4 Menu List Overview...

Page 4: ... Perform Calibration 3 24 3 7 Perform Quality Control QC 3 28 3 8 Start Analysis 3 32 CHAPTER 4 Processing Samples 4 1 4 1 Rack and Sample Cup Tube Preparation 4 2 4 1 1 Rack Types 4 2 4 1 2 Place the Sample Cups Tubes in a Rack 4 5 4 2 Place a Rack on the Set Tray 4 7 4 3 Place a Set Tray on the Analyzer 4 10 4 3 1 Place Trays 4 10 4 4 Add Racks Directly to the System 4 11 4 5 Add Racks to the Pr...

Page 5: ...5 4 Reports 5 6 5 5 Check for Error Flags and Alarms 5 7 5 5 1 Check for Error Flags 5 7 5 5 2 Check for Alarms 5 7 CHAPTER 6 As Needed Tasks 6 1 6 1 Program a New Test 6 2 6 2 Create a Profile 6 9 6 2 1 Create a Sample Profile 6 10 6 2 2 Create a Reagent Blank or Calibration Profile 6 11 6 2 3 Create a QC Profile 6 13 6 3 Program Calibrator Concentrations 6 15 6 4 Program Preset QC Mean and Range...

Page 6: ...Consumption 6 36 6 12 1 Check Reagent Consumption by Reagent Dispense 6 37 6 12 2 Check Reagent Consumption by Samples Measured 6 38 6 13 Edit Quality Control Data 6 38 6 14 Save Data to External Media 6 42 6 15 Save or Load Parameters 6 45 6 15 1 Saving or Loading Parameter Files 6 45 6 16 Disable a Test 6 47 CHAPTER 7 Analyzer Modes 7 1 7 1 Analyzer Modes 7 2 7 2 Bypass Warm Up to Standby Mode 7...

Page 7: ...turn to Standby Mode 7 9 CHAPTER 8 Troubleshooting 8 1 8 1 Using the Online Help 8 2 8 2 Review Alarms and Corrective Actions 8 3 8 3 Review Error Flags 8 5 Index B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page vii Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 8: ...B00418AA viii Contents B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page viii Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 9: ...res performed during daily routine operations For detailed procedures refer to the AU5800 User s Guide This chapter discusses the following 1 1 Typographical Conventions Used in this Guide 1 1 1 Tips Cautions and Warnings 1 1 2 Software Paths Menus and Tabs 1 1 3 Software Buttons 1 1 4 Images of Software Screens 1 1 5 Analyzer Modes 1 1 6 Notation of Units 1 1 7 Trademarks B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN b...

Page 10: ...tent of information Each convention and term indicates the level of its importance A thorough understanding of this information is necessary to use the system safely and correctly WARNING This symbol indicates a warning Warnings mean that care must be exercised Failure to follow these warnings may result in serious injury degradation of system function or generate incorrect sample data CAUTION Thi...

Page 11: ...ide 1 1 2 Software Paths Menus and Tabs A software path is a sequence of options selected in the software interface in the order indicated All menus and tabs appear in a Bold font Software paths in this guide are expressed as follows Select Maintenance User Maintenance ISE Maintenance Following this path first click the Maintenance menu then User Maintenance menu and finally ISE Maintenance on the...

Page 12: ...B00418AA 1 4 Introduction 1 1 Typographical Conventions Used in this Guide Figure 1 1 1 Selectivity Check tab B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 4 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 13: ...n a Bold font with the function number in between parenthesis Refer to the screen shot for an example Figure 1 2 1 1 4 Images of Software Screens Partial images of software screens are used to enhance or reinforce understanding throughout this guide Images of software screens in this guide may differ from the actual appearance in font size or location relative to the other items on the displayed m...

Page 14: ...y and Measure are normal analyzer modes 1 1 6 Notation of Units In this guide units are denoted with the International System of Units SI 1 1 7 Trademarks The company names and product names used in this AU5800 Quick Response Guide are registered trademarks of their respective companies B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 6 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 15: ...s 2 3 2 How to Exit Menus 2 3 3 Entry Status Display 2 3 4 Menus Tabs Buttons and Function Keys 2 4 Software Description 2 4 1 Organization of Operation Window 2 4 2 Main Button Bar 2 4 3 Home Button Outline 2 4 4 Menu List Overview 2 4 5 User Menu Overview 2 4 6 Using the Online Help B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 1 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 16: ...User s Guide chapter 3 Figure 2 1 Front View TIP The rack feeder unit will look different when the AU5800 is connected to a laboratory automation system 1 4 2 5 6 3 7 8 9 1 Monitor 2 Rack feeder unit 3 ON EM STOP RESET buttons 4 Computer 5 ISE unit 6 Analyzer unit 7 R1 and R2 syringes 8 Wash solution tank 9 DI water tank B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 2 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 17: ... rack set unit 5 Rack transfer unit 6 ISE sample probe 7 ISE cell 1 and 2 8 R1 S Mix unit 9 S1 sample probe 10 S2 sample probe 11 Wash nozzle unit 12 R2 mix unit 13 Lamp 14 R2 2 reagent probe 15 R2 1 reagent probe 16 Cuvette wheel 17 R1 1 reagent probe 18 R1 2 reagent probe 19 R2 reagent refrigerator 20 R1 reagent refrigerator B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 3 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 18: ...on Sample Calibration QC Repeat Run Repeat Order Repeat Data Verification Sample Manager Sample RB CAL QC Data Monitor Reaction Monitor Data Statistics Correlation Chart Calibration Monitor Calibration Verification Calibration Verification Material Parameters QC Monitor Daily Chart Day to Day Chart Twin Plot Chart QC Data Review B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 4 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 19: ...ked Tests Contamination Parameters Data Check Parameters User Maintenance Analyzer Maintenance ISE Maintenance PROService Load Reagent Parameters Alarm Log Maker Maintenance Program Version Analyzer Diag ISE Diag Online Format Requisition Format List Format Comment Masters System Condition Analysis Mode Set Date and Time Auto Power On Password Login Condition User Menu Data Management External Dat...

Page 20: ... Function Keys 2 3 1 How to Select Menus and Items Touchscreen Mouse Keyboard 2 3 2 How to Exit Menus Select Home Menu List or User Menu 2 3 3 Entry Status Display Select Edit F1 or Start Entry F1 to edit an item The background color changes from light gray to white for items that can be edited Select Confirm F1 to confirm the change The background color changes from white back to light gray Selec...

Page 21: ...oftware 2 2 3 4 Menus Tabs Buttons and Function Keys Select menus tabs buttons and function buttons keys to open additional windows Figure 2 3 1 Menus 2 Tabs 3 Buttons 4 Function Buttons Keys B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 7 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 22: ...ntrolled using the standard windows graphical user interface GUI 2 4 1 Organization of Operation Window 2 4 2 Main Button Bar 2 4 3 Home Button Outline 2 4 4 Menu List Overview 2 4 5 User Menu Overview 2 4 6 Using the Online Help B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 8 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 23: ...n menus Home Menu List User Menu and access Help Start Pause Feeder Stop Stop and End Process are the main operational buttons for the analyzer B Menu area A display and operation area for each menu or button selected C Alarm area The display area for the alarm messages generated during system operation and the Alarm Clear and Alarm List buttons B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 9 Monday December 1...

Page 24: ...Refer to 4 10 6 Program a User Menu in the AU5800 User s Guide Mode Display Area Displays the current mode The time to completion displays for some maintenance procedures Start Select this button to start analysis Pause Select this button to pause analysis The system pauses at the first test for which no R1 reagent was dispensed Feeder Stop Select this button to stop the rack feeder The analysis o...

Page 25: ... Select this button to display online operational help Logout Select this button to log out and log in a user End Select this button to perform an End Process The End Process turns off the auxiliary power supply including the lamp s and computer Time Display Area Displays the present date and time Button Actions B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 11 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 26: ...s is the screen to check system messages relating to sample status analyzer status or unit condition Jump buttons provide direct menu access to the most frequently used menus to simplify software navigation Figure 2 5 1 Menu buttons 2 Message display 3 Jump buttons 3 2 1 B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 12 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 27: ...Set a new data index the Group of tests in use the Operator name and Start Sample numbers Reagent Management Displays the R1 and R2 reagent status and cleaning solution status for the ISE and analyzer units Analyzer Maintenance Display the analyzer and ISE maintenance schedules and perform maintenance procedures Rack Requisition Displays sample information and test requisitions for patient samples...

Page 28: ... corrective actions TIP A red Message or highlight on the analyzer picture indicates a condition that prevents starting that unit Red Analysis cannot be started on a unit until the message is addressed Orange Analysis can be started Review the message carefully and take appropriate action Yellow Analysis can be started Review the message carefully and take appropriate action The message can shift ...

Page 29: ... 2 2 4 4 Menu List Overview Select Menu List to access Routine Calibration QC Parameters Maintenance and System TIP Each menu in the left column has a list of sub menus in the right column B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 15 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 30: ...e common menus operators use User defined menu names can be created Select User Menu then select the required menu for direct access Refer to 4 10 6 Program a User Menu in the AU5800 User s Guide chapter 4 for more information add User Menu tif screen shot B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 16 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 31: ...rator to access the AU5800 User s Guide maintenance videos and alarm descriptions TIP To stop the audible alarm select Alarm Clear Select Alarm Clear a second time to clear the alarm message from the screen Figure 2 6 1 Help 2 Alarm List 3 Alarm Clear 1 2 3 B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 17 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 32: ...eos Select the Help button Alarm List Displays alarm descriptions and corrective actions Select Alarm List to display the Alarm List window Select the Help button on the Alarm List window Tip Help Displays the range of allowable input values Move the cursor over the input area to display the pop up Tip Help Button Help To determine the function of a button move the mouse pointer over the button an...

Page 33: ...y Maintenance 3 3 Check Analyzer Status 3 4 ISE Optional Unit Start Up 3 4 1 Check the ISE Reagent 3 4 2 Perform ISE Daily Maintenance 3 5 Check Reagent Status 3 5 1 Check Reagent Quantity and Status 3 5 2 Review Detailed Information 3 5 3 Reagent Replacement 3 6 Perform Calibration 3 7 Perform Quality Control QC 3 8 Start Analysis B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 1 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM...

Page 34: ...ogrammed to automatically turn on at a user defined time for each day of the week Refer to 4 10 4 Program the Automatic Start Up Function in the AU5800 User s Guide chapter 4 2 Log in to the system and create a new index TIP User Names and Passwords User Names and Passwords can be programmed and assigned to different security levels for menu access Refer to 4 11 Program a User Name and Password in...

Page 35: ... at the time of system startup a Enter a new index as needed Select New Index or Index b Select a Group of Tests from the drop down menu c Select OK Home displays 3 1 2 Set the Start Conditions This menu is used to create a data index select a Group of tests and input the operator name An index is a data file identified by the date and time Create a new index daily each shift or as needed 1 Select...

Page 36: ...B00418AA 3 4 Daily Start Up 3 1 Start the System B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 4 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 37: ...for each sample type and kind When a new index is created the Start Sample Numbers go to the default sample numbers typically 0001 3 Select New Index 4 Select a group of tests to process from the Group of Tests drop down list 5 Enter the operator name in Operator Name 6 Verify Start Sample No is 0001 or the default start number for each sample type and kind 7 Select Confirm F1 The Start Condition ...

Page 38: ...or infection be sure to wear protective gloves and other protective equipment when performing maintenance For additional protection observe the WARNING and CAUTION statements in the AU5800 User s Guide 3 3 Check Analyzer Status Check Analyzer Status to display a color coded overview of the system and the temperatures of the incubators and refrigerated R1 R2 compartments The rack set trays rack col...

Page 39: ...Analyzer Status 3 Review Analyzer Status Select Home Analyzer Status For details on Analyzer Status refer to 7 2 2 Analyzer Status Menu in the AU5800 User s Guide chapter 7 B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 7 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 40: ...r typical daily analysis or above the reagent short level notification alarm 5 2 cm above the bottom of the bottle After the alarm approximately 180 samples of MID Standard solution 600 samples of Reference solution and 240 samples of Buffer solution can be dispensed Replace the bottle if necessary Do not combine the old and new reagent Buffer solution bottle MID Standard solution bottle Reference...

Page 41: ...icient reagent Processing stops on the flowcell that ran out of reagent It is possible to replace a bottle of ISE reagent and perform an ISE calibration when the analyzer is in a Measure mode Use the Auto Stop switch to reset Cell 1 or Cell 2 to Ready status then calibrate Cell 1 or Cell 2 3 Close the front panel 1 MID Standard solution bottle for Cell 1 2 Buffer solution bottle for Cell 1 3 MID S...

Page 42: ...TION To prevent injury or infection be sure to wear protective gloves and other protective equipment when performing maintenance For additional protection observe the WARNING and CAUTION statements in the AU5800 User s Guide 3 5 Check Reagent Status 3 5 1 Check Reagent Quantity and Status 3 5 2 Review Detailed Information 3 5 3 Reagent Replacement 3 5 1 Check Reagent Quantity and Status The remain...

Page 43: ...B00418AA 3 11 Daily Start Up 3 5 Check Reagent Status 3 B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 11 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 44: ...view Detailed Information Reagent Status for a description of Reagent Status 4 View the status of each individual test displayed on the Main tab Verify that required reagents are present and that all reagents have sufficient volume Identify reagents that need to be loaded Refer to section 3 5 2 Review Detailed Information Test Status for a description of Test Status 5 Select Details Verify the Onb...

Page 45: ...e select Inventory Check F6 from the Main tab to view the Expected Volumes Onboard Volumes and Difference for the current day of the week Tests highlighted in green are below the Expected Volumes A day of the week displays the current day of the week Refer to 7 5 5 Reagent Inventory in the AU5800 User s Guide chapter 7 7 Select Reagent Check F5 8 Check the box for each unit to perform the reagent ...

Page 46: ...gent bottle Check changed positions Checks the remaining reagent for any reagent ID that is new or has been moved since the previous reagent check Reset Only Select this when the reagent refrigerator cover was only opened and closed without changing any reagent The reagent check is not performed only the status is changed from Unchecked to Checked Read Reagent ID Select this if the reagent barcode...

Page 47: ...f reagent check Checking Red Checked Light blue 3 Progress bar Displays the progress of reagent check Display appears only when checking 4 No Reagent Orange A reagent assigned to the Group is missing from the R1 or R2 the on board stability is expired the reagent is expired or the bottle is empty Reagent short Yellow Reagent volume is short low No display Light blue Necessary reagents are set 5 R1...

Page 48: ... is remaining based on the amount required for the day For example if Glucose is set to use 1 000 tests on Friday and there are 500 tests of Glucose remaining in the bottle the indicator bar will be at half the display area or 50 Reagent quantity indicator bar s The R1 indicator bar displays on top of the R2 indicator bar if Advanced Calibration is set to No and Multi Reagent Switch is set to No i...

Page 49: ...s used for two tests Program this option in Menu List Parameters Common Test Parameters Test Name by assigning the same reagent ID for both tests Details Tab Home Reagent Management Details Figure 3 4 Item Description Type Select Serum Urine Other 1 Other 2 Unit No Select the unit number to display Reagent Display Select Test displayed by test or Position displayed by position Content Select All o...

Page 50: ... on board stability expires RB Stability Remaining Hours H or Days D remaining until the reagent blank stability expires Cal Stability Remaining Hours H or Days D remaining until the calibration stability expire Expiration The expiration date of the reagent lot number Bottle No SN A unique 4 digit number to identify each bottle of reagent Seq Sequence number 1 5 of the same reagent in the R1 R2 Co...

Page 51: ...nt errors may result Avoid moistening the pipe outer surface and bottle opening or tilting a bottle of reagent If a pipe is set in a bottle with the pipe surface and bottle opening being wet or if a bottle of reagent is tilted an error may be generated during the reagent check resulting in a No Reagent error When storing the reagent remove the pipe from the bottle prior to storage If the pipe rema...

Page 52: ...may result and correct data analysis will not be acquired Check the bottles and pipes for contamination before starting the operation CAUTION 15 mL and 30 mL bottles require adaptors to hold them securely in position in the R1 and R2 refrigerators Verify adapters are used and securely in place The adapter height and tray position number should be at the same level when properly installed A maximum...

Page 53: ... used the number of bottles that can be placed in R1 and R2 is reduced How to Load Reagents into the Reagent R1 and R2 Refrigerators 1 Open the front main cover 2 Lift and remove the reagent refrigerator cover s 1 Partition plate 2 Reagent bottle 60 mL 3 Reagent bottle 15 mL 4 Reagent bottle 30 mL 5 Fixed partition 6 Adapter B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 21 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 54: ...ttle has a reagent ID it can be placed in any available not fixed position in the R1 or R2 refrigerator If the bottle does not have a reagent ID place it in the appropriate fixed position Fixed positions are indicated by a blue to the left of the position column on the Details tab Refer to 6 9 Fix Assign a Reagent Position CHAPTER 6 As Needed Tasks 4 Replace the R1 and R2 covers 5 Close the front ...

Page 55: ...oisture on it barcode reading errors can occur Check the barcode label of the reagent bottle If the barcode label is dirty or has moisture adhering to it wipe it off If barcode cannot be read even after wiping off dirt or moisture enter barcode ID manually For details on ID editing refer to 6 10 Edit a Reagent ID in CHAPTER 6 As Needed Tasks For precautions on filling bottles with reagent or Wash ...

Page 56: ...s with the following conditions Reagent blank or calibration Expired Reagent blank or calibration Expired Soon New bottle or lot number of reagent if Advanced Calibration is in use Reagent blank or calibration failed Review the Comments in Reagent Management Status to determine what tests need to be calibrated B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 24 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 57: ...A 3 25 Daily Start Up 3 6 Perform Calibration 3 Requisition and run reagent blanks and calibrators 1 Select Home Rack Requisition Calibration B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 25 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 58: ...ion occurs in the following conditions Reagent blank or calibration Expired Reagent blank or calibration Expired Soon New bottle or lot number of reagent if Advanced Calibration is in use Reagent blank or calibration failed Tests display with a blue box in the RB column when requisitioned for reagent blank Tests display with a blue box in the RB column and a yellow box in the CAL column when requi...

Page 59: ...ame test Select a specific test and bottle sequence by selecting the RB or CAL column Select All by Test requisitions all bottles of the selected test or Select All requi sitions all bottles for all tests Select Close to register the requi sition or Cancel to cancel the requisition TIP Calibration profiles must be programmed in Menu List Parameters Common Test Parameters Profile RB Calibration bef...

Page 60: ...ion F4 9 Load the racks on the rack set trays on the rack feeder unit Load the blue rack first followed by the yellow rack s in numerical rack ID order 10 Select Start 3 7 Perform Quality Control QC Quality control analysis is used for confirming the system performance It is necessary for all diagnostic equipment Check the performance of the AU5800 regularly by analyzing QC samples Each laboratory...

Page 61: ...file QC for each sample type and Group in use Specific profile numbers are designated for each sample type and Group Profile Number 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 Sample Type Group Serum 1 Serum 2 Serum 3 Urine 1 Urine 2 Urine 3 Other 1 1 Other 1 2 Other 1 3 Other 2 1 Other 2 2 Other 2 3 B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 29 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 62: ...B00418AA 3 30 Daily Start Up 3 7 Perform Quality Control QC Requisition and run QC 1 Select Home Rack Requisition QC B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 30 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 63: ...ng the default profiles A test must be programmed for Advanced Calibration in Menu List Parameters Calibration Parameters Calibration Specific before it is available to requisition by bottle sequence number in Individual Requisition F3 6 Select Start Entry F1 a Select Profile to open the Profile window and select a profile then select OK b Select a test s to requisition QC blue highlight or de sel...

Page 64: ...t Load the green rack s in numerical rack ID order 10 Select Start 3 8 Start Analysis The reaction time is approximately 8 minutes and 40 seconds for the first result to be obtained after the sample is dispensed Every 3 6 seconds two tests can be sampled Each analyzer unit has a maximum throughput of 2 000 tests per hour Results can be viewed on the monitor and printed To start analysis 1 Select t...

Page 65: ... actions before starting Remove the check from the box if analysis is not required on a unit and the unit will not start 3 Select Edit Sample No to edit the starting sample number This is only necessary in Sequential analysis 4 Select Start The system initializes and analysis starts if no errors are detected The mode changes from Standby to Measure 1 B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 33 Monday Dece...

Page 66: ...B00418AA 3 34 Daily Start Up 3 8 Start Analysis B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 34 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 67: ... a Set Tray on the Analyzer 4 3 1 Place Trays 4 4 Add Racks Directly to the System 4 5 Add Racks to the Priority Rack Set Unit 4 6 Requisition for Routine and Emergency Samples 4 6 1 Enter Manual Requisitions 4 6 2 Enter Batch Requisitions 4 6 3 Download Requisitions from a Host Computer 4 7 Processing Emergency Samples 4 7 1 Processing emergency samples in red racks from the priority rack set uni...

Page 68: ...application Racks are placed on the AU5800 rack set trays A maximum of 20 racks can be placed on each of the two rack set trays provided Both of the rack set trays can be placed on the rack feeder unit for a maximum of 40 racks on the unit 4 1 1 Rack Types The system identifies the rack type from the combination of magnets set into the rack bottom The rack positions are numbered 1 to 10 The magnet...

Page 69: ...e rack requires a rack ID Rack ID 0001 applies to all units If multi rack ID is in use 1001 2001 3001 and or 4001 the first digit designates the unit for the rack Refer to 6 2 1 Multi rack ID in the AU5800 User s Guide chapter 6 Yellow Used for creation of calibration curves Calibrator material is programmed to a calibrator number 1 to 200 Calibrator numbers 1 to 200 are identified by the rack ID ...

Page 70: ...3 Orange Used for manual repeat run analysis If Sequential analysis is in use place samples in numeric order according to the repeat run requisition Do not leave empty spaces in the racks If Barcode analysis is in use place samples in any position in the rack Red Used for emergency sample analysis In Sequential analysis place samples in numeric requisition order The system automatically assigns sa...

Page 71: ...ace each sample in the correct rack Racks are color coded Each color indicates a different type of analysis If racks are programmed for different sample types serum urine other place the sample in the correct rack for the sample type For details on assigning rack ID numbers for specific sample types refer to 4 10 2 Program the Rack Number Limit in the AU5800 User s Guide chapter 4 WARNING Insert t...

Page 72: ...n NE rack has a window on the side to facilitate setting different sample cup types in the rack and not compromise barcode readability 1 Small diameter tube with ID 2 Large diameter tube with ID 3 Hitachi cup 4 Large diameter tube with ID Hitachi cup B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 6 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 73: ...the rack set unit Two function as collection trays and are placed on the rack collection unit Up to 20 racks can be placed on a set tray Use the following procedure to place a rack on a set tray 1 Grasp the rack stabilizing bar and slide it to the back of the tray Figure 4 2 2 Arrange the racks in color order 1 Rack stabilizing bar B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 7 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM...

Page 74: ...the sample cup with DI water 2 Set in order of smallest calibrator rack ID 3 Set in order of smallest control rack ID 4 Set in any order 5 Direction that racks move 6 Blue rack 7 Yellow rack 8 Green rack 9 White rack B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 8 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 75: ...ber for each rack is on the multi rack ID label For details on multi rack ID refer to 6 2 1 Multi rack ID in the AU5800 User s Guide Chapter 6 3 Slide the rack stabilizing bar forward to the rack WARNING Secure the rack with the rack stabilizing bar If the tray is set when the rack stabilizing bar is loose the rack might topple over Place the rack in the rack set tray in the direction indicated If...

Page 76: ...ot blinking WARNING Before removing the tray from the system during operation confirm that the orange LED is off If the tray is removed while the orange LED is lit an injury may result or the rack may topple over For details of LED functions refer to 3 4 3 LEDs and Operation Buttons Rack Feeder Unit in the AU5800 User s Guide chapter 3 Figure 4 4 1 Rack collection unit Orange LED 2 Rack set unit 1...

Page 77: ...e system set them using the following procedure Verify that the racks are set in the correct direction WARNING Never look directly into the barcode readers The readers use lasers that can cause serious eye damage 1 Rack stabilizing bar 2 Collection tray1 3 Slide the rack stabilizing bar forward present location on the collection tray 4 Set tray1 5 Set tray2 6 Collection tray2 B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_E...

Page 78: ...ID barcode reader 3 Rack ID barcode reader 4 Rack set unit 1 Green LED 5 Rack set unit 1 Orange LED 6 Rack Set Diag button 7 Rack set unit 2 Green LED 8 Rack set unit 2 Orange LED 9 Set tray 10 Priority rack set unit LED 11 Collection rack ID barcode reader B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 12 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 79: ...cks moving 4 5 Add Racks to the Priority Rack Set Unit Racks placed on the priority rack set unit are analyzed at a higher priority than racks placed on the rack set unit If an error occurs and the rack cannot be processed remove the rack by opening the small door on the left side of the rack set unit WARNING Be careful of the direction in which the rack is set When the priority rack set unit LED ...

Page 80: ... progress Wait until the LED stops flashing Figure 4 7 2 Open the cover of the priority rack set unit 3 Place prepared rack s in positions 1 and or 2 If racks are placed in positions 1 and 2 the rack in position 1 is processed first 4 Close the cover 5 Select Start to begin processing the rack 1 Orange LED B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 14 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 81: ...th a higher priority than routine samples by moving to the sample aspiration positions on the units on the bypass lane Racks can also be loaded on the priority set unit to be processed faster than if loaded on the rack set unit 4 6 1 Enter Manual Requisitions 4 6 2 Enter Batch Requisitions 4 6 3 Download Requisitions from a Host Computer 4 6 1 Enter Manual Requisitions TIP The following operations...

Page 82: ...B00418AA 4 16 Processing Samples 4 6 Requisition for Routine and Emergency Samples B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 16 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 83: ...test not in the present group is to be selected select the Change Group Display check box The tests for all groups are displayed on the list 6 At Sample ID enter the sample barcode number 7 If a manual dilution was made on the sample select Sample Dilution F7 and enter the sample dilution rate 8 Select the test s to run on the sample A test highlights in blue when it is requisitioned Select the te...

Page 84: ...e a profile is available to requisition A maximum of 99 profiles can be created for each sample type Each time a test is selected the Selected Tests and Sample Volume fields are updated 10 Select the Demographics tab to open the Demographics window and enter the patient information 11 Confirm the entered information and select Entry F2 The entered information is programmed 12 Repeat steps 5 throug...

Page 85: ...quisition Add On F5 Add On a test to a previously processed sample in the white rack Run the sample again in the white rack to perform the add on test s Delete Requisition F6 This function is used to delete registered requisition information before the start of analysis Select each Sample Kind then specify the Sample No or Sample ID to delete WARNING Sample Volume µL does not include the dead volu...

Page 86: ...es in the batch Patient information entered for a single sample in the Demographics tab will be requisitioned for all samples in the batch If barcode analysis is in use the Sample ID entered for the first sample automatically increments by one digit for subsequent samples To enter batch requisition 1 Select Home Rack Requisition Sample The Group of tests display from the Group selected in Start Co...

Page 87: ...B00418AA 4 21 Processing Samples 4 6 Requisition for Routine and Emergency Samples 4 B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 21 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 88: ...y requisitioning tests refer to 4 6 1 Enter Manual Requisitions in this chapter 4 Select Batch Entry F3 The Batch Entry window opens 5 Select Number of Samples to enter the actual number of samples required in the batch or select Last Sample No to enter the last sample number in the batch 6 Select OK 7 Select Exit F1 B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 22 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 89: ...stem Downloading can be Realtime the system downloads and executes requisitions automatically Batch the system waits for a user to instruct it to download and execute requisitions For information on how to configure these modes refer to 4 12 Program Online Parameters in the AU5800 User s Guide chapter 4 1 Select Home Rack Requisition Sample B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 23 Monday December 13 20...

Page 90: ...B00418AA 4 24 Processing Samples 4 6 Requisition for Routine and Emergency Samples B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 24 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 91: ...kind and type from the Sample Kind drop down list 4 At Sample No enter the starting and ending sample numbers to download from the host computer 5 Select OK A message displays while the requisitions are downloading When the download is complete the message window closes B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 25 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 92: ... unit 4 7 2 Processing emergency samples in red racks from the rack set unit 4 7 3 Requisition for an Emergency Sample 4 7 1 Processing emergency samples in red racks from the priority rack set unit Place a red rack on the priority rack set unit position 1 or 2 Press Start For details on the priority rack set position refer to 4 5 Add Racks to the Priority Rack Set Unit in this chapter 4 7 2 Proce...

Page 93: ...ack Requisition Sample Test Requisition 2 Select Switch at Sample Kind to change from Routine to Emergency The next available Sample No displays or a sample number can be entered at Sample No Select Serum Urine Other 1 or Other 2 from the Type drop down list B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 27 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 94: ...s from a Host Computer procedures to select the tests and complete the emergency requisition CAUTION The Sample Volume uL does not include the dead volume TIP Place the red rack in front of white racks on the rack set tray to give the red rack priority or place the red rack on the priority rack set unit B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 28 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 95: ...ted reports and check the results for flags and alarms 5 1 Monitor Results 5 2 Identifying Sample Types by Sample Data Prefix 5 3 Sample Status Menu 5 4 Reports 5 5 Check for Error Flags and Alarms 5 5 1 Check for Error Flags 5 5 2 Check for Alarms B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 1 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 96: ...larms generated Refer to 7 4 Check Results in the AU5800 User s Guide chapter 7 for more information on monitoring reagent blank calibration QC and sample results For more information on troubleshooting and corrective actions refer to 11 3 Troubleshooting the System Reagents Calibrators Quality Control and Samples in the AU5800 User s Guide chapter 11 5 2 Identifying Sample Types by Sample Data Pr...

Page 97: ...Emergency Other 1 Emergency Other 2 H H001 HU001 HX001 HY001 HE001 HEU001 HEX001 HEY001 Repeat Serum Repeat Urine Repeat Other 1 Repeat Other 2 Repeat Emergency Serum Repeat Emergency Urine Repeat Emergency Other 1 Repeat Emergency Other 2 Sample Data Prefix Sample Sample Type B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 3 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 98: ...le number displays highlighted in the color of the rack Cup Position The rack ID and cup position display highlighted in the color of the rack Sample ID The sample ID barcode displays Order The time the cup in the rack went past the cup detector on the rack feeder unit Status Displays In Process while sample analysis is in process or Done when sample analysis is complete B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN boo...

Page 99: ...gs are present Select a test with an error flag to view the error flag description in Contents of Error 3 Select Realtime Display to view the sample results Tests without error flags display in black and tests with error flags display in red The All tab displays the samples in completion order when all tests requisitioned on the sample are complete The Quick tab is for results from red racks only ...

Page 100: ...mats in the AU5800 User s Guide chapter 4 or contact Beckman Coulter Technical Services for more information Results can print realtime for reagent blank calibration QC and or samples Refer to 4 14 1 Format the Realtime Reports and Lists in the AU5800 User s Guide chapter 4 Results can be printed from Home Sample Manager at any time Refer to 6 7 Print Results in CHAPTER 6 As Needed Tasks in this g...

Page 101: ...ed unexpected flag If a test generated an error flag the test name and error flag appear in red on Sample Status Check all generated results carefully for error flags and take the appropriate action For a list of error flags and the flag definition refer to 8 3 Review Error Flags in chapter 8 For details on error flags refer to CHAPTER 9 Error Flags in the AU5800 User s Guide 5 5 2 Check for Alarm...

Page 102: ...e number of alarms within Date Range 4 096 cases can be stored and displayed using the scroll bar Level Background Color Extent Level 1 Red A fatal system abnormality exists Level 2 Yellow An abnormality influencing the data exists Level 3 Green There is no system abnormality The operation log is displayed B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 8 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 103: ... Print Prints a list of all alarms Refresh Returns the display to the most recent alarms Help Display a description of the alarm and corrective actions Search Search for alarms by date alarm number and or alarm level Close Select Close to close the Help window B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 9 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 104: ...B00418AA 5 10 Monitoring Results 5 5 Check for Error Flags and Alarms B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 10 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 105: ...ations 6 4 Program Preset QC Mean and Range 6 5 Program the Automatic Start Up Function 6 6 Program a User Menu 6 7 Print Results 6 7 1 Print Sample Data Reports 6 7 2 Print Reagent Blank Calibration and QC Results 6 8 Transfer Data to Host Computer 6 8 1 Sample Data 6 8 2 Reagent Blank Calibration and QC Data 6 9 Fix Assign a Reagent Position 6 10 Edit a Reagent ID 6 11 Reagent Inventory 6 11 1 A...

Page 106: ...ailed Parameter menu descriptions 1 Select Menu List Parameters Common Test Parameters to display the Test Name tab Select Edit F1 Test Name Enter a maximum of 6 characters CAUTION Changing the test name affects all results associated with that test number Any previously reported results with the old test name are assigned the new test name Extreme caution must be applied when making any changes t...

Page 107: ...roup 3 from the Group drop down list Select Edit F1 Select Test Setting F5 Select the test to add to the Group The test name highlights in blue Select Close To change the print order Select a test to enable Forward F2 and Backward F3 Move the test in the Group as needed to change the print order Verify the information and select Confirm F1 3 Select Profile Select Edit F1 Select Sample RB Calibrati...

Page 108: ...pe drop down list Verify Yes is selected for the sample type for the new test from the Operation drop down list Enter the specific test parameters from the parameter sheet Verify the information and select Confirm F1 TIP Display the parameters for a maximum of 6 tests at a time for verification Select List Display F7 The first 6 tests display Use the arrows to page to the new test B00418AA_AU5800 ...

Page 109: ... to enter a range based on sex and age 7 Standard demographics Enter a generic reference range 8 Not within expected values Enter a range to use if the result does not fall in a specified range from 1 6 Panic Value Set a range to generate a panic alarm and pl or ph flags Optional Unit Enter units Units print if they are formatted on the report Verify the information and select Confirm F1 6 Select ...

Page 110: ...n refer to 4 5 3 Calibration Specific Menu in the AU5800 User s Guide Calibrator Select the calibrator material Conc Enter the calibrator concentration from the package insert If the Calibration Type is MB Refer to the parameter sheet for Formula Allowable Range Check Advanced Calibration MB Type Factor and Stability Counts replicates Enter a number from 1 to 4 For more information refer to 4 5 3 ...

Page 111: ...list Select Multi or Single from the Multi Single drop down list Use the QC package insert or known values to enter the Mean SD and Range QC is determined to be in or out of these preset ranges when QC Mode is set to Preset on the Check tab Enter the QC mean at Mean Enter a 1 SD value at SD To calculate the SD from the Range listed on the QC package insert divide the Range listed by 4 Example The ...

Page 112: ... is highlighted in blue when it is selected Verify the information and select Confirm F1 12 Select Menu List Parameters Misc Contamination Parameters TIP Contamination can be prevented by programming sensitive tests to different sides of the cuvette wheel inner or outer or on different analyzer units without affecting analyzer throughput Contact Beckman Coulter Technical Services for assay specifi...

Page 113: ...s the number of key strokes needed as a single profile is selected instead of multiple tests A maximum of 100 profiles Number 0 to Number 99 can be registered for samples reagent blank calibration and QC A maximum of 120 tests can be programmed in a profile The number of tests that can be programmed in a profile is limited by the number of analyzer units sample blank tests LIH and sample type Each...

Page 114: ... Select Menu List Parameters Common Test Parameters Profile Sample 2 Select Edit F1 3 Select Serum Urine Other 1 or Other 2 from the Type drop down list 4 At the Profile Name drop down enter a profile number 0 to 99 B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 10 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 115: ...F1 6 2 2 Create a Reagent Blank or Calibration Profile TIP The programming in Calibration Specific determines the calibration options available in Calibration Options F5 Tests that are grayed out cannot be selected ISE tests can be selected when the ISE calibration type is ACAL 1 Select Menu List Parameters Common Test Parameters Profile RB Calibration B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 11 Monday De...

Page 116: ... 99 5 At Profile Name enter a profile name with a maximum of 20 characters 6 Select the test s to be included in the profile The test highlights in blue RB Only yellow ACAL RB or green One Point based on programming in Calibration Specific Select Calibration Options F5 to change between the available options 7 Select Confirm F1 B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 12 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 117: ...ple type Number 87 Serum For Group 1 Number 88 Serum For Group 2 Number 89 Serum For Group 3 Number 90 Urine For Group 1 Number 91 Urine For Group 2 Number 92 Urine For Group 3 Number 93 Other 1 For Group 1 Number 94 Other 1 For Group 2 Number 95 Other 1 For Group 3 Number 96 Other 2 For Group 1 Number 97 Other 2 For Group 2 Number 98 Other 2 For Group 3 TIP Tests that are grayed out cannot be sel...

Page 118: ...ne Other 1 or Other 2 from the Type drop down list 4 At the Profile Name drop down enter a profile number 0 to 99 5 At Profile Name enter a profile name with a maximum of 20 characters 6 Select the test s to be included in the profile Selected tests appear in blue 7 Select Confirm F1 B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 14 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 119: ...ions when the calibrator lot number changes CAUTION Confirm calibrator concentration values in Calibration Specific IT IS CRITICAL ALL MULTI POINT CALIBRATOR VALUES WERE ENTERED CORRECTLY For details on calibration specific test parameters refer to 4 5 3 Calibration Specific Menu in the AU5800 User s Guide chapter 4 1 Select Menu List Parameters Calibration Parameters Calibrators 2 Select Edit F1 ...

Page 120: ...centration values Conc for each test Test Name in the calibrator The concentration values can only be entered for tests programmed to the calibrator in Calibration Specific 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for any other calibrator to verify or change the concentration 8 Select Close to close the Set Conc Value window 9 If a calibrator concentration was changed a confirmation message appears in the Set Conc ...

Page 121: ...wn list Select Multi or Single from the Multi Single drop down list Use the QC package insert or known values to enter the Mean SD and Range QC is determined to be in or out of these preset ranges when QC Mode is set to Preset on the Check tab Enter the QC mean at Mean Enter a 1 SD value at SD To calculate the SD from the Range listed on the QC package insert divide the Range listed by 4 Example T...

Page 122: ...tomatic ON option does not open and close the main water valve so it must be left open Follow laboratory protocols for inspecting the DI water system and main water valve TIP The ability to perform Auto Preparation is enabled for each day of the week in System Maintenance by Beckman Coulter Technical Services The three auto preparation options are W1 Photocal W1 Photocal Once System Maintenance is...

Page 123: ...6 1 Select Menu List System System Condition Auto Power On 2 Select Edit F1 3 Select the check box of the desired day to perform the Auto Start Up Time function 4 Set Hours and Minutes from the drop down list B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 19 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 124: ...gram a User Menu The User Menu function allows the selection of up to 16 menus most frequently used by the operator User defined menu names can be programmed Menus selected from the User Menu button have direct access to the menu to save time TIP The original menu name displays below the main button bar even when menus are accessed by the User Menu button B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 20 Monday...

Page 125: ...nu 1 Select Menu List System User Menu 2 Select Edit F1 The next available menu to program changes from the gray box to a blue button 3 Select the blue button The User Menu window opens Replace with User Menu tif B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 21 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 126: ...the two lines 6 Select Entry 7 Select Confirm F1 The programming is registered 6 6 2 Delete To remove a menu from the User Menu 1 Select Menu List System User Menu 2 Select Edit F1 3 Select the Menu to be deleted The User Menu window opens 4 From the Select Screen drop down select the menu to be deleted 5 Select Delete The specified menu is deleted 6 Select Confirm F1 B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book P...

Page 127: ... program a report format refer to 4 14 1 Format Realtime Reports and Lists in the AU5800 User s Guide chapter 4 6 7 1 Print Sample Data Reports TIP The report format must be programmed in advance User s can select and print any available predefined report according to the format selected in step 6 1 Select Home Sample Manager Main B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 23 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM...

Page 128: ...selected to print highlighted in blue Use Select All Samples and Deselect All Samples as required 3 Select Search F3 to search for data by an Index Range Sample Number s Sample ID Data Not Transferred to Host or Data Not Printed 4 Select OK B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 24 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 129: ...ssary enter a new name or use Select to enter a pre programmed comment Reporter is an option that can be added to a list format and only prints if it is formatted 8 Select OK Printing begins 9 Select Cancel Print F8 to abort printing 6 7 2 Print Reagent Blank Calibration and QC Results 1 Select Home Sample Manager RB CAL QC B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 25 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 130: ...sks 6 7 Print Results 2 Select the index of the RB CAL QC data to search from the Index drop down list 3 Select the Sample Kind check box of the samples desired B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 26 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 131: ...with a specific QC or calibrator ID 7 Check the Data Not Transferred to Host box to print only the samples that have not been transferred to the host Check the Data Not Printed box to print only the samples that have not been printed 8 Select Print F8 9 Select the List Format to print 10 At Reporter the Operator Name entered in Start Condition displays If necessary enter a new name or use Select t...

Page 132: ...6 28 As Needed Tasks 6 8 Transfer Data to Host Computer 6 8 Transfer Data to Host Computer 6 8 1 Sample Data 1 Select Home Sample Manager Main B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 28 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 133: ...ta Not Transferred to Host or Data Not Printed Select OK 4 Select Transfer to Online F7 The Transfer to Online window opens 5 Select OK The data is transferred TIP An r flag is attached to data that has been transferred to the host computer 6 8 2 Reagent Blank Calibration and QC Data Reagent blank calibration and QC data can be transferred to a host computer system CAUTION Before transfer confirm ...

Page 134: ...d The analyzer does not read barcodes on reagents in fixed positions Non barcoded reagents must be placed in the assigned reagent position Reagent ID Read Errors only display in the Details tab when Reagent Display is set to Position 1 Select Home Reagent Management Details TIP Reagent Status may have to be checked before a position can be fixed Select Reagent Check F5 Reset 2 Select the Unit No 3...

Page 135: ... box with an displays to the left of Pos for fixed reagents 7 Select Edit F1 a Select the Test Name Type R1 or R2 and Bottle Size b Enter a Lot No and Bottle No SN according to laboratory protocol 8 Select Close Repeat steps 3 7 if the reagent has both an R1 and an R2 B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 31 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 136: ...or occurs on a barcoded reagent bottle A notification alarm occurs during the reagent check Reagent ID Read Error and the Comment ID Edit displays until the reagent bottle is removed from the refrigerator 1 Select Home Reagent Management Details 2 Select the Unit No 3 Select Position from the Reagent Display drop down list 4 Place the cursor on the position with the reagent ID read error 5 Select ...

Page 137: ...Read Error and ID Edit comment display The RB stability and cal stability update 6 11 Reagent Inventory Reagent volume required for each test by the day of the week can be calculated from data obtained from the analyzer Auto or a value can be entered for each test and day of the week Manual Reagent Management Main displays tests below the required volume for the day of the week in green The indica...

Page 138: ... in advance Display Range F3 Set the starting and ending indexes to calculate the reagent usage Change Reagent Type F5 Changes the display from R1 1 to R1 2 reagent Only available when R1 Volume is selected 2 Select Serum Urine Other 1 or Other 2 from the Type drop down list 3 Select Display Range F3 The Display Range window opens B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 34 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM...

Page 139: ...wing formula Actual result the amount of reagent dispensing the amount of surplus dispensing 7 Select Auto from the Decision drop down list The calculated reagent consumption is set as the required reagent volume indicator in Reagent Management 6 11 2 Manual Calculation of Reagent Inventory 1 Select Home Reagent Management Reagent Inventory Manual 2 Select Edit F1 The window changes to the edit mo...

Page 140: ...ayed on the list by mL 7 Select Manual from the Decision drop down list The test count entered for reagent consumption is set as the required reagent volume indicator in Reagent Management 6 12 Reagent Consumption Set a range of indexes to display the reagent consumption used for analysis on the analyzer for each sample type 1 Select Home Reagent Management Reagent Consumption B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_...

Page 141: ...er of cumulative tests is displayed 6 12 1 Check Reagent Consumption by Reagent Dispense 1 Select Test Shots after setting the index range and sample type The number of reagent dispenses for each test and sample type displays 2 Select R1 Volume or R2 Volume The volume in mL of reagent dispensed for each test and sample type displays The reagent consumption is calculated by the following formula Ac...

Page 142: ...ratory protocol TIP When the QC analysis data results have been edited confirm that the edited data falls within the cumulative period If it falls within the cumulative period the editing of the contents must be reflected in the cumulative values To reflect the editing of contents in the cumulative values update the cumulative values Refer to 4 6 2 QC Specific Menu in the AU5800 User s Guide chapt...

Page 143: ...check mark by QC in the Sample Kind column Set the search range by entering the Search Sample No the QC No and the Search Control ID The searches for all data 4 Select the Sample or Test tab to display the search results A message window displays if no results are found Select OK to return to the Main tab B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 39 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 144: ...in the sample select the Result or Data Flag to edit To delete a test s enter a d flag in Data Flags To delete the entire QC sample Q001 for example will include all controls in the first QC run select Exclude F2 A d flag is attached to all tests in the sample Select OK in the Confirmation window Select Confirm F1 6 Select the Test tab to edit QC by test B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 40 Monday ...

Page 145: ...ect the test to edit or delete from the Test Name drop down list Select the Result or Data Flag to edit To delete a test s enter a d flag in Data Flags Select Confirm F1 7 To edit a comment select Index Comment F3 or Test Comment F4 8 Select Confirm F1 to program the QC edits or deletions B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 41 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 146: ...e 20100405_0732_000 csv is data saved from the index April 5 2010 at 07 32 If data is saved from the same index again the file would be 20100405_0732_001 csv Sample data repeat sample data reagent blank calibration and QC data can be saved to external media Save Samples routine and emergency Repeat Samples Reagent Blank Calibration and QC Data 1 Select Menu List System Data Management External Dat...

Page 147: ...e repeat samples or RB CAL QC to save reagent blank calibration or QC samples 3 Select the starting and ending index from the Index drop down list 4 Check the Sample Kind to save Enter the Search Sample No and Search Sample ID number to save or leave the to save all data B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 43 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 148: ...ia Select options 7 Select OK The Data Output window opens and displays a confirmation message 8 Select OK A Data Output window displays a comment and the save progress TIP A confirmation or warning message appears depending on the save progress A comment indicating the data save has been successfully completed appears on the Data Output window 9 Select OK Remove the media B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN b...

Page 149: ...Load Parameters The system can save or load parameters to a backup folder on the hard drive or external media 6 15 1 Saving or Loading Parameter Files 1 Select Menu List System Data Management File Management B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 45 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 150: ...ns 4 Select the file s to be saved or loaded Select a menu from the left column to include all the submenus or select only the submenu from the right column Use Select All Files or Deselect All Files as needed 5 Select OK The selected files are displayed 6 Select Perform F7 If saving or loading using external media select CD R or External Memory Unit then OK Insert Disk Start or Connect External M...

Page 151: ...ailed for that test or QC fails and samples are in process TIP A test can be disabled or enabled during a Measure mode Analysis of the test s will stop or re start after selection in Disable F7 Tests are not disabled for reagent blank calibration and QC samples Tests that are disabled display and print with a error flag indicating the test was requisitioned but not performed Selections in the Disa...

Page 152: ...s Needed Tasks 6 16 Disable a Test 1 Select Home Start Condition 2 Select Disable F7 The Disable window opens A list of tests to disable is displayed B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 48 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 153: ... 4 Select the test s to be disabled Tests that are disabled are highlighted in orange and the unit displays Disabled 5 Select OK Test selections are registered and the display returns to Start Condition B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 49 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 154: ...B00418AA 6 50 As Needed Tasks 6 16 Disable a Test B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 50 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 155: ...op analysis or emergency stop the system 7 1 Analyzer Modes 7 2 Bypass Warm Up to Standby Mode 7 3 System Shutdown End Process 7 4 Transfer the Analyzer to Stop Mode 7 4 1 Stop Analysis 7 4 2 Return to Standby Mode 7 5 Perform an Emergency Stop 7 5 1 Return to Standby Mode B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 1 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 156: ... the green ON button is pressed The software loads and the hardware initializes Warm up After the system initializes the mode changes to Warm Up for approximately 20 minutes to allow the lamp s to warm up and stabilize Standby When the system is ready to perform sample analysis the operation mode changes to Standby Analysis can be started 1 B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 2 Monday December 13 201...

Page 157: ...re are no more racks on the rack feeder unit To start additional racks select the Start button Stop Stop mode occurs when there is a system error or when the operator selects the Stop Standby button The analyzer can not be started from Stop mode To return to Standby mode select the Stop Standby button The mode displays as Reset while the hardware is initializing then it goes to Standby All tests i...

Page 158: ...message Switch to Standby mode The system may not be thermally equilibrated if Warm up is bypassed Select OK The mode changes to Standby 7 3 System Shutdown End Process An End Process turns off the analyzer lamp s and the computer The refrigerator and incubator temperatures are maintained The ISE unit performs an automatic prime with Mid Standard every hour to keep the electrodes conditioned An En...

Page 159: ...protocol for turning off the DI water supply Special considerations include weekends holidays and automatic maintenance procedures that may be scheduled TIP The system can be programmed for an Auto On Time and Auto Preparation for each day of the week Refer to 6 5 Program the Automatic Start Up Function in chapter 6 in this guide Auto Preparation must be programmed in the System Maintenance menu b...

Page 160: ...n the system is transferred to Stop mode any data that is not complete is lost and must be repeated Reagents remain in the cuvettes after performing a Stop Perform a W1 to remove reagents before performing an End Process or resuming analysis Refer to 8 8 13 Perform a W1 Procedure in the AU5800 User s Guide chapter 8 B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 6 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 161: ...andby during analysis operation The Stop window opens with the message Transfer to Stop Mode Figure 7 2 2 Select OK All analysis operation stops and the system goes to Stop mode 3 Remove racks from the rack transport belts 1 Stop Standby 1 B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 7 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 162: ... AU5800 User s Guide chapter 8 7 5 Perform an Emergency Stop Select the EM STOP button red button on the rack feeder unit to immediately turn off power to the analyzer and ISE unit s All analysis immediately stops CAUTION When the EM STOP button is pressed any data that is not complete is lost and must be repeated Reagents remain in the cuvettes after performing an Emergency Stop Perform a W1 to r...

Page 163: ...o Standby Mode 1 Press the RESET button 2 Press the ON button The lamp s turn on and the software loads 3 In the New Index window select Current Index to continue analysis in the current index 4 The system stays in Warm Up mode for 1 5 hours After the required 20 minute lamp warm up time select Home Analyzer Maintenance Stand By F4 to return to Standby 5 Perform a W1 For details on performing the ...

Page 164: ...B00418AA 7 10 Analyzer Modes 7 5 Perform an Emergency Stop B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 10 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 165: ...gents calibrators quality control samples mechanical problems and data processor problems refer to CHAPTER 11 Troubleshooting in the AU5800 User s Guide 8 1 Using the Online Help 8 2 Review Alarms and Corrective Actions 8 3 Review Error Flags B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 1 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 166: ...line Help 8 1 Using the Online Help Help windows are available for the operator to access the User s Guide maintenance videos and alarm descriptions Figure 8 1 1 Help 2 Alarm List B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 2 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 167: ...e screen Type of Help Displayed Description Help Displays the PDF version of the AU5800 User s Guide and Maintenance videos Select the Help button Alarm List Displays alarm descriptions and corrective actions Select Alarm List to display the Alarm List window Select the Help button on the Alarm List window Tip Help Displays the range of allowable input values Move the cursor over the input area to...

Page 168: ...t Prints a list of all alarms Refresh Returns the display to the most recent alarms Help Display a description of the alarm and corrective actions Search Search for alarms by date alarm number and or alarm level Close Select Close to close the Help window Level Background color Extent Level 1 Red A fatal system abnormality exists Level 2 Yellow An abnormality influencing the data exists Level 3 Gr...

Page 169: ...and take the appropriate action For details on error flags refer to CHAPTER 9 Error Flags in the AU5800 User s Guide It is important that the operator reviews each flag as it is generated and identifies the root cause No result should be reported with an unresolved unexpected flag If a test generated an error flag the test name and error flag appear in red on Sample Status B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN b...

Page 170: ...h Result may be affected by hemolysis Y Reagent blank OD at last photometric point high U Reagent blank OD at last photometric point low y Reagent blank routine OD at first photometric point high u Reagent blank routine OD at first photometric point low OD is higher than 3 0 Not enough data to determine linearity of reaction D OD of reaction is higher than the maximum OD range B OD of reaction is ...

Page 171: ...und in inter chemistry check P Positive N Negative H Result is higher than reference range L Result is lower than reference range J Result is higher than the repeat decision range K Result is lower than the repeat decision range fh Result is higher than the repeat run reflex range fl Result is lower than the repeat run reflex range Va Deviation of multiple measurements check is out of range xQ Mul...

Page 172: ...reasing or decreasing values 8Q Previously set QC data is out of the permissible range S Sample repeated and original results replaced by repeat result Test pending or not analyzed r Result has been transferred to LIS HOST Computer through on line communication c Result corrected by user Flag Definition B00418AA_AU5800 QRG_EN book Page 8 Monday December 13 2010 9 59 AM ...

Page 173: ... 8 End process 2 9 7 4 G Group Group of tests 6 3 6 9 H Hardware 2 2 Host computer 4 23 6 29 I ISE ISE daily maintenance 3 8 ISE reagents 3 8 ISE start up 3 8 M Main button bar 2 9 Maintenance Daily maintenance 3 6 3 10 Measure modes Measure 1 7 3 Measure 2 7 3 O Online Online help 2 17 8 2 P Pause analysis 2 10 Profile Create a profile 6 9 Program Program a new test 6 2 Program a user menu 6 20 P...

Page 174: ...position 3 14 Reagent status 3 10 3 15 Requisition Batch requisition 4 20 Download requisitions 4 23 Manual requisition 4 15 Requisition for emergency samples 4 15 Requisition for routine samples 4 15 S Samples Sample status 5 4 Software Software buttons 1 5 Software chart 2 4 Software description 2 8 Software paths 1 3 Software screens 1 5 Start Daily start up 3 1 Start analysis 3 32 Start up 3 2...

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