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Error  26

Fixed  platform  is
missing or not
installed properly

1. Install the moving table and the

fixed platform, if missing.

2. If already installed, carefully

push in on the sides of the
platform to make sure it is fully
engaged.

3. If the error continues, remove

and reinstall the fixed platform.

Error  27

Holddown  plate  is
improperly
installed or 
missing, or is dirty

1. Remove the fixed platform.

2. Install the holddown plate if 

missing, or clean it if it appears
dirty.

3. Reinstall the holddown plate.

4. Ensure that it is properly

installed.

5. Reinstall the fixed platform.

6. If the holddown plate appears

damaged or discolored, replace
with a new holddown plate.

7. Check your printout of results,

or the Results Error Report
displayed at the end of the run,
to determine the specimen(s)
for which no results exist.

8. Retest those specimens.

Symptom

Possible  Cause

Remedy  

Summary of Contents for Clinitek Advantus

Page 1: ...Clinitek Advantus Clinitek AdvantusTM TM Analyzer Analyzer Operator s Guide Operator s Guide 06635252 133932 Rev A 2007 06 06635252 133932 Rev A 2007 06 ...

Page 2: ...fayette Pharmaceuticals Amphyl is a trademark of Amphyl is a trademark of Linden Corporation Linden Corporation IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines Lubriplate Super Lubrication Prevents Wear and Corrosion is a Lubriplate Super Lubrication Prevents Wear and Corrosion is a trademark of trademark of Fiske Brothers Refining Compan...

Page 3: ...ormation 18 18 Run Run Controls Controls 19 19 Testing Routine Specimens Testing Routine Specimens 19 19 T Testing Without a esting Without a Sp Specimen ID or ecimen ID or Loadlist Loadlist 19 19 Using the S Using the Specimen ID Wit pecimen ID Without a Loadlist hout a Loadlist 21 21 Using Loadlists Using Loadlists 21 21 Entering a Entering a Loadlist from Loadlist from the Display or Compute th...

Page 4: ...sconnect the Analyzer 48 Remove the Cover on the Internal Printer 48 Remove the Paper Roll 49 Remove the Printer 50 Install the New Printer 53 Calibrating the Touch Screen 54 6 Troubleshooting General Information 55 Removing a Jammed Test Strip 55 Reinstalling the Fixed Platform 57 Errors and Corrective Actions 57 7 File Management 8 System Configuration Installation 71 Overview 71 Unpacking the A...

Page 5: ...ails 113 Manufacturer s Warranty for U S Customers Only 113 Disclaimer of Warranties 114 Limitations of Liability 114 Support Information 114 Contact Information 115 Pre service Checklist 116 Appendix C Orderable Supplies List of Supplies and Optional Equipment 119 Siemens Diagnostics Reagent Strips for Urinalysis 119 CHEK STIX Positive and Negative Control Strips for Urinalysis 119 Clinitek Handh...

Page 6: ... 132 Appendix F Barcode Reader General Information 137 Installing the Handheld Barcode Reader 137 Testing the Barcode Reader 138 Troubleshooting 138 Specifications 139 Barcode Formats 139 Barcode Symbols and Labels 139 Maintenance 140 Appendix G Computer and Printer Interface General Information 141 Cable and Pin Specifications Computer 141 Pin Assignments for Interface Cable Serial Port 141 Hardw...

Page 7: ...ia an integrated touch screen Messages options and requests for information display and responses are made by touching the appropriate key symbol on the screen You can also use a computer keyboard or a handheld barcode reader to interact with the analyzer Some analyzer screens may not accept input from these devices Testing and Printing Areas All testing takes place on the fixed platform The fixed...

Page 8: ...g Areas Connections and Power The line cord is connected into the line cord receptacle Turn the analyzer on by pressing the power switch to the on position You can connect a computer printer ethernet connection keyboard and handheld barcode reader to the analyzer using the interface connectors 1 Display 2 Printer 3 Waste bin 4 Fixed platform 5 Incubation read station 6 Strip loading station 7 Push...

Page 9: ...e operating parameters including those selected by the user and up to 500 patient results and 200 quality control results This information is in a RAM with a battery backup and is held in memory regardless of whether the analyzer power is on or off Figure 3 Connections Power and Memory 1 Memory card slot 2 Cooling fan 3 Power switch 4 Line cord receptacle 5 Ethernet interface connector 6 Serial in...

Page 10: ...ows the number used for the The next test is allocated the SEQ which follows the number used for the STAT test just completed STAT test just completed Cancelling a Run Cancelling a Run Select Select Stop Run Stop Run if you need to stop if you need to stop the run before all readings are complete the run before all readings are complete Y You can cancel the entire run ou can cancel the entire run ...

Page 11: ...rd and the of the record and the abbreviation for each positive analyte marked for abbreviation for each positive analyte marked for flagging flagging Up to 5 records may be displayed on 1 screen Up to 5 records may be displayed on 1 screen 3 3 U Us se e Move Up Move Up and and Move Down Move Down to view additional records to view additional records If both the Confirmatory and Microscopic Report...

Page 12: ...t t Return to Ready Return to Ready Run Run to exit the Confirmatory Reports to exit the Confirmatory Reports NOTE NOTE When you leave the Edit routine you are not able to edit the run any When you leave the Edit routine you are not able to edit the run any further further Records in the Records in the Microscopic Report display Microscopic Report display After you exit Con After you exit Confirma...

Page 13: ...mber of records in memory displays next to the first 2 options The last batch of patient results tests are those tests run between the last pause in testing and the latest test If the latest test is a QC test it is not recalled 4 If you selected Search for stored results enter the patient ID 5 Select Enter to start the search The earliest record of the selected group displays The date and time the...

Page 14: ...re to resend 1 or more records to a host computer or LIS 1 Recall a group of results Refer to Recalling Results page 27 2 Select Resend To Select Print the record displayed Print only this result The SEQ and ID of that record continues to display on the print option menu Specify the beginning and ending records to print Print a group of results 1 Use the movement keys to specify the start record t...

Page 15: ...g Results page 27 2 Select Delete 3 Confirm the deletion 4 Select Previous Screen to return to the previous menu or select Return to Ready Run to return to the Ready Run screen To Select Send the record displayed Send only this result The SEQ and ID of that record continues to display on the sent option menu Specify the start and end records to resend Send a group of results 1 Use the movement key...

Page 16: ...Insert a new form into the Form Printer Do not insert the form before selecting Reprint last result or the last set of results is lost 3 When the report is printed correctly select Reprint last result again to remove the checkmark 4 Insert a new form to print the next set of results Removing a Jammed Test Strip Refer to Section 6 Troubleshooting for more information on this procedure Thermal Print...

Page 17: ... printer to enable you to feed it through the printer cover b Ensure the edges of the paper are aligned with the edges of the printer c Return the printer paper release lever to its locked position by pressing firmly down on the front of the lever 12 Set the paper into position behind the printer 13 Place the front tabs of the cover into their slots 14 Feed the end of the paper through the opening...

Page 18: ...1 Ensure the analyzer is at the Ready Run screen 2 Press the tab on the back of the printer cover 3 Lift the cover off Figure 15 Remove the Printer Cover WARNING Be careful when touching the printer It may be hot CAUTION Do not touch the printer without observing precautions for handling electrostatic sensitive devices A risk of electrostatic discharge to the analyzer exists when touching the prin...

Page 19: ...paper remaining in the printer a Locate the printer paper release lever This lever is colored green and is located on the right of the printer when looking at the front of the analyzer b Push down on the back of the lever to unlock the roller c Pinch and lift the front of the lever to raise the paper guide d Carefully pull paper through the printer in its normal direction of travel Figure 16 Print...

Page 20: ...c e Remove the Printer 1 Carefully remove the printer shield a Press the bottom of the shield on the right hand side toward the touch screen b Lift to release the 2 clips located on either side at the bottom of the shield Figure 17 Remove the Printer Shield ...

Page 21: ... plate from the fixed platform Refer to Performing the Daily Cleaning page 37 7 Remove the jammed strip 8 Reinstall the holddown plate Refer to Performing the Daily Cleaning page 37 9 Reinstall the fixed platform Refer to Performing the Daily Cleaning page 37 10 Reinstall the push bar Refer to Performing the Daily Cleaning page 37 11 Turn analyzer power on 12 Rerun the specimen s without results ...

Page 22: ... because the fixed platform is not in place but the moving table is rotated into the correct position 3 Turn analyzer power off 4 Install the fixed platform Refer to Performing the Daily Cleaning page 37 5 Turn analyzer power on Errors and Corrective Actions Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Changes made in Setup are not saved You did not select Return to Ready Run after making changes Always select R...

Page 23: ...latform contact your local technical support provider Printout does not contain all reports Missing reports are flagged for a Confirmatory Report and Edit flagged results is On When the run is complete review and edit the list of flagged reports When you exit the End of Run Report screens the reports are printed Push bar does not move to the right after a strip is placed onto the platform Other st...

Page 24: ... strip has not been placed on the platform The strip sensor was accidentally triggered by a hand sleeve or other foreign object The push bar moves back to the left after 3 cycles 21 seconds 1 Continue testing in the normal manner 2 Do not place your hand or other objects on the strip loading station These can be mistaken for a reagent strip Strip sensor problem 1 Ensure that the run is complete an...

Page 25: ... pushed in completely 8 Reinstall the fixed platform and push bar 9 Turn analyzer power on Analyzer mechanical error Contact your local technical support provider Error 24 Error 25 Fixed platform is misaligned or push bar is misaligned or upside down 1 Turn analyzer power off 2 Inspect the analyzer for any obvious signs of misalignment or incorrect installation of the push bar the fixed platform o...

Page 26: ...rror 27 Holddown plate is improperly installed or missing or is dirty 1 Remove the fixed platform 2 Install the holddown plate if missing or clean it if it appears dirty 3 Reinstall the holddown plate 4 Ensure that it is properly installed 5 Reinstall the fixed platform 6 If the holddown plate appears damaged or discolored replace with a new holddown plate 7 Check your printout of results or the R...

Page 27: ...a reagent strip If the error occurs repeatedly 1 Turn analyzer power off 2 Wait several seconds 3 Turn analyzer power on This will recalibrate the strip sensor If a strip was present 1 Remove and clean the moving table fixed platform and the holddown plate Error 29 Shipping foam is still in place This occurs the first time the analyzer is powered on It is accompanied by a loud noise 1 Turn analyze...

Page 28: ...ocal technical support provider Error 50 Printer Error 1 Ensure that the external printer is turned on and is online 2 Verify that both ends of the interface cable are securely connected 3 Check that the printer has paper Error 51 Error 52 Quality control results memory 51 or sample results memory 52 is almost full Nearly 200 quality control result sets or nearly 500 patient result sets are stored...

Page 29: ...ing Through the Ethernet Port 1 Connect the appropriate end of the interface cable to the ethernet port on the back of the Clinitek Advantus analyzer 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the appropriate port on the computer following the instructions given with the computer Connect to a Computer Keyboard You can use any US QWERTY keyboard with a PS2 connection with the Clinitek Advantus analyze...

Page 30: ...o turn the power off and back on after several seconds or to contact Siemens Diagnostics Customer Support The display changes to the Ready Run screen The screen displays the default setting for the primary reagent strip for use on the analyzer 3 Check that the primary Siemens Diagnostics Reagent Strip for Urinalysis displayed corresponds to the strip type you are using 4 If the strip types do not ...

Page 31: ...tform and that it is not touching the bottom of the strip loading station The push bar moves almost immediately pushing the strip into the read area Most of the keys on the display become inactive Figure 30 Placement of Reagent Strip After the strip is read the internal printer prints the test results The analyzer produces a result for each reagent pad that is within the limits given in the packag...

Page 32: ...y be erased if a change is made to any of several Setup options All results and loadlisted ID numbers stored in memory are deleted when the change is made A warning screen displays first and you are given the option of not making the change to the Setup option saving the stored results and numbers Ensure all patient and QC results are printed or transferred and that a loadlist is not stored in mem...

Page 33: ... user interface All screens display in the language selected screens display in the language selected The default selection for several other options may change depending upon The default selection for several other options may change depending upon the language selected For example the date and time formats strip and the language selected For example the date and time formats strip and alternativ...

Page 34: ...on for several other options may change depending upon the result units selected may change depending upon the result units selected Use the Use the Result units Result units cycle key to set cycle key to set the Result Units the Result Units English and Swedish only English and Swedish only Japanese only Japanese only Plus System Plus System Use the Use the Plus system Plus system cycle key to cy...

Page 35: ...Japanese version of the version of the Clinitek Clinitek Advantus sof Advantus software includes an tware includes an Auto ID setting When t Auto ID setting When this option is selected t his option is selected the software autom he software automatically atically det detect ects UR s URO H O HEMA EMACOM COMBIS BISTIX TIX SG SG L o L or M r MUL ULTIS TISTIX TIX 10 10 SG SG N MUL N MULTISTIX TISTIX...

Page 36: ...the reagent strip selected agrees with the name of the Siemens Diagnostics Reagent Strip used as the secondary reagent strip Not all reagent strips are available in all countries Setup Menu 3 Use the third Setup menu to select the separator and format for the date and time At the second Setup menu select Next Screen to access the third Setup menu Key Options Alternative strip None MULTISTIX 10 SG ...

Page 37: ...lected determines the options available The analyzer uses the same settings for the secondary reagent strip if they are relevant to the reagent strip selected At the third Setup menu select Next Screen to access the fourth Setup menu Key Options Date format Month Day Year Day Month Year Year Month Day Date separator default Time format 12 Hour 24 Hour Time separator default Menu Option Default Tes...

Page 38: ...er test name Color and clarity are reported in the last 2 positions if you make no further changes NOTE If English is the selected language and S I is the selected Results units color is automatically included as the last test You can also add it manually to the end of the list You can also choose to include visually determined clarity as a reported result change the order in which tests are repor...

Page 39: ...lowest reporting level 3 Select Previous Screen Normal Range for CRE You can select this option only if you are using MULTISTIX PRO Reagent Strips and Mark positives is On Use this procedure to select the lower and upper limits of the normal range for creatinine The upper limit must be equal to or higher than the lower limit 1 Select Normal range for CRE 2 Select the or keys next to each limit to ...

Page 40: ... 2 Edit the first 4 default colors 3 Select Next Screen to display and edit the last 3 default colors The default colors are Yellow Orange Red Green Blue Brown and Other 4 Remove default options from the reporting list The colors included on the list are designated by a check mark a Select the check mark to remove it and delete the option from the list The first option is always selected and canno...

Page 41: ...n from the list The first option is always selected and cannot be made inactive 3 Change the clarity description a Select the word describing the clarity to change the description An alphabetic keypad displays b Use the Move Left key to erase the existing name c Enter the new name You can use up to 15 letters and spaces d Select Enter 4 Select Previous Screen Use Default COL CLA During Run This op...

Page 42: ...cimen Use the Enter sample IDs cycle key to set entry of specimen identification numbers Tech ID Identify the technician performing the tests The Tech ID displays on the Ready Run screen and on QC results only or on both patient and QC results Use the Tech ID cycle key to set display of the Tech ID To Select disable editing Off allow editing of confirmatory reports On To Select disable entry of sp...

Page 43: ... is entered Set or Reset Password Use this procedure to set a personal password or reset an existing password The analyzer has a default password of 84437 which is always active 1 Select Set or reset password 2 Enter up to 6 digits 3 Select Enter 4 When prompted re enter the password Menu Option Default Password for setup Off Set or reset password N A Computer port options N A Network settings N A...

Page 44: ...The port must be set to either computer port ethernet port or both to transfer results to a computer You can also set the computer port through the first Setup menu If the port selection changes in 1 menu it automatically changes in the other menu Refer to the specifications accompanying the computer for information on the required parameters for Baud Data and Parity 3 Select Output format Key Opt...

Page 45: ...rom barcoded enter the identification numbers from barcoded labels rather than manually labels rather than manually entering each number before the specimen is tested Color and clarity can entering each number before the specimen is tested Color and clarity can also be scanned from special barcodes that are also be scanned from special barcodes that are included with the barcode included with the ...

Page 46: ...order representative to order A AC C p po ow we er r c co or rd d Cl Clin ini ite tek k A Adv dvan antu tus Op s Oper erat ator or s Gu s Gui ide de Cl Clin init itek ek Ad Adva vant ntus O us Ope pera rato tor s r s Gu Guid ide m e mul ulti tili ling ngua ual C l CD D Col Color or Cla Clarit rity Ca y Card rd for for use use wit with th h the ha e handh ndheld eld bar barcod code re e reade ader ...

Page 47: ...1 12 22 2 C Cl li in ni it te ek k A Ad dv va an nt tu us s O Op pe er ra at to or r s s G Gu ui id de e O O r r d d e e r r a a b b l l e e S S u u p p p p l l i i e e s s ...

Page 48: ...he Clinitek Advantus analyzer Safety Certifications Refer to the DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY shipped with the Clinitek Advantus analyzer Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Refer to the DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY shipped with the Clinitek Advantus analyzer Analyzer Dimensions Dimension Value Depth 35 cm 13 75 in Height 32 cm 12 75 in Width 39 cm 15 75 in Weight 7 2 kg 16 lbs ...

Page 49: ...rating Temperature 22 C to 26 C 72 F to 79 F Relative Humidity 20 to 80 non condensing actively controlled Optimum Relative Humidity 35 to 55 Indoor Use Only Altitude up to 2000 meters Ventilation 1709 BTU IEC 1010 1 Installation Category II IEC 1010 1 Equipment Classification Class I IEC 1010 1 Pollution Degree 2 Requirement Value Electrical Rating 100 to 240 VAC 10 Power Requirements 50 to 60 Hz...

Page 50: ...0 Occult Blood BLO NEGATIVE SMALL NEGATIVE 1 TRACE LYSED MODERATE TRACE LYSED 2 TRACE INTACT LARGE TRACE INTACT 3 pH pH 5 0 7 5 No Difference 5 5 8 0 6 0 8 5 6 5 9 0 7 0 Urobilinogen URO E U dL 0 2 4 0 No Difference 1 0 8 0 2 0 Nitrite NIT NEGATIVE POSITIVE No Difference Leukocytes LEU NEGATIVE MODERATE NEGATIVE 2 TRACE LARGE TRACE 3 SMALL 1 Protein PRO mg dL NEGATIVE 100 NEGATIVE 2 TRACE 15 300 3...

Page 51: ...ues Standard System PLUS System Glucose GLU mmol L NEGATIVE 28 NEGATIVE 2 5 5 55 TRACE 3 14 1 Bilirubin BIL NEGATIVE MODERATE NEGATIVE 2 SMALL LARGE 1 3 Ketone KET mmol L NEGATIVE 3 9 NEGATIVE 2 TRACE 7 8 TRACE 3 1 5 1 Specific Gravity SG 1 005 1 020 No Difference 1 010 1 025 1 015 1 030 Occult Blood BLD Ery µL NEGATIVE Ca 25 NEGATIVE 1 TRACE LYSED Ca 80 TRACE LYSED 2 TRACE INTACT Ca 200 TRACE INT...

Page 52: ...t the results are in the proper location on the Clinitek Report Form Clinitek Form Printer Set the external printer option to On Form Printer 2 This format does not add additional spaces to the front of the line TXD Transmit Data This output sends test data control characters and analyzer information RXD Receive Data This input receives control characters for software handshaking and data for IDs ...

Page 53: ...sing each of the Form Printer options Pin Assignments for Interface Cable DB 25 Male Connector Notes Pin Number Signal Name Function Note Signal Source 1 STROBE L Data Strobe 1 Clinitek Advantus 2 Data 1 Parallel Data Line Clinitek Advantus 3 Data 2 Parallel Data Line Clinitek Advantus 4 Data 3 Parallel Data Line Clinitek Advantus 5 Data 4 Parallel Data Line Clinitek Advantus 6 Data 5 Parallel Dat...

Page 54: ...144 Clinitek Advantus Operator s Guide C o m p u t e r a n d P r i n t e r I n t e r f a c e ...

Page 55: ...6 Tests 8 93 Time 8 85 Time format 8 91 Time separator 8 91 Confirmatory Test Edit results 8 102 Request 2 25 Select flags 8 98 Connect a Barcode Reader 8 81 Connect a Computer 8 81 Connect a Computer Keyboard 8 81 Connections Install 8 80 D Date Set 8 85 Set format 8 91 Set separator 8 91 E Error Codes Troubleshoot 6 61 External Printer Connect 8 80 F Fixed Platform 1 10 Do not force 5 42 8 77 In...

Page 56: ...e Reader F 138 Blank screen 6 57 6 60 Contact support B 114 Error codes 6 61 Fixed platform 6 58 Loadlists 6 60 Perform hardware tests 8 108 Preservice checklist B 116 Printing 6 59 Push bar 6 58 6 59 Quality control 4 36 Reports 6 58 Strip sensor 6 58 6 59 User interface 6 57 6 60 Troubleshooting 6 55 U Unpacking the analyzer 8 71 User Interface 1 10 1 13 Calibrate 5 54 Clean 5 42 5 44 Set contra...

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