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V2.3.0 OM-UNN valid from 15

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 April 2015 

 

                                   

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Operation   

3.1

 

Switch On the Analyzer 

 

Power on the analyzer by pressing the on-off switch located at the back of the instrument to “ 

” 

position as marked. 

 

Once  the  analyzer  is  powered  on,  there  is  a  prompt  from  the  Front  Cover  which  is  a  GREEN  Led 

powered. 

 

3.2

 

Getting Started 

Launch  the  operation  software  by  clicking  on  the  application  Icon,  and  the  main  operating  screen  will  be 

displayed as shown in (Fig. 3-1)

 

 

Fig.3-1 Main Operation Interface 

 

3.3

 

Self-check 

The  instrument  is  required  to  execute  a  self-check  before  cycle.  In  order  to  maintain  the  instrument  in 

optimum operating condition, it is also required to perform a Self-check every 24 hours. The instrument will 

not perform any kind of analysis if a Self-check is overdue. 

Click the Self-check button on screen to execute. The information on Self-check status is reported at the left 

side of the Working Window (See Fig. 3-2). 

When a Self-check cycle is aborted as the result of an error, the Self-check program will be stop at the last 

Summary of Contents for UNION

Page 1: ...Operation Manual Released Software V2 3 0 SHENZHEN YHLO BIOTECH CO LTD No 5 Building Lishan Industrial Area Xinghai Road Nanshan District 518054 Shenzhen P R China Tel 86 755 26473359 Fax 86 755 26473...

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Page 3: ...18057 Shenzhen P R China Production Address No 5 Building Lishan Industrial Area Xinghai Road Nanshan District 518054 Shenzhen P R China Website www szyhlo com E mail Address service szyhlo com Tel 86...

Page 4: ...ility and performance of this product only if a All installation operations expansions changes modifications and repairs of this product are conducted by YHLO authorized personnel b The electrical ins...

Page 5: ...d earthquake d Malfunction or damage caused by improper operation or repair by unqualified or unauthorized service people e Malfunction of the instrument or part whose serial number is not legible eno...

Page 6: ...d consumables manufactured by YHLO Any use of generic products may lead to increased risk or measurement errors for which the user assumes complete responsibility Any modification of the software and...

Page 7: ...ded and should be connected to properly grounded socket The instrument is fitted with protective and safety devices to prevent electrical shocks The instrument should not be operated without its casin...

Page 8: ...you see Then Note Read the statement following the symbol The statement is alerting you to information that requires your attention Caution Read the statement following the symbol The statement is ale...

Page 9: ...n Vitro Diagnostic Devices 98 79 EC Biohazard Warning risk of potentially biohazardous infection Warning risk of personal injury or equipment damage Warning risk of sharp object Warning risk of moving...

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Page 11: ...ts for installation 11 2 3 Installing the Solution Tanks 11 2 3 1 Washing Solution 12 2 3 2 Cleaning solution 13 2 3 3 Sanitizing Solution 13 2 4 Waste Disposal 13 2 4 1 Connecting to the Waste Tank 1...

Page 12: ...Quantitative Tests 28 4 2 Units of Measurement 30 4 3 Final Report 31 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 32 5 1 Routine Maintenance 32 5 2 Periodic Maintenance 32 5 3 Troubleshooting 33 5 3 1 Start up...

Page 13: ...eded to perform the EIA test are incorporated in a single ready to use reagent cartridge The whole EIA procedure is performed automatically without the need for preparation of reagents Samples are dis...

Page 14: ...capable of bi directional communication with Laboratory Information System LIS A single computer operating with Windows XP SP3 or above can connect and control up to 10 units Fig 1 2 UNION connection...

Page 15: ...s numbered in sequence from 1 to 30 Fig 1 4 UNION Carousel 1 1 1 2 Dispensers and Punchers The Dispenser and Punchers are coated with high tech nano ceramic to prevent cross contamination effectively...

Page 16: ...il 2015 4 Fig 1 5 Dispensers and Punchers 1 1 1 3 Washers The washers adopt the double placement design with the residual liquid less than 5ul Two different washers used for different washing buffers...

Page 17: ...in different channels Fig 1 7 Optical Transmitter 1 1 1 5 Solution Tanks The solution tanks using load cell for performing real time monitoring of liquid flow Fig 1 8 Solution Tanks 1 1 2 Operation U...

Page 18: ...wn in the figure below Fig 1 9 Main interface 1 2 2 Status Bar The status bar located as Part A at the left side of the screen as shown in Fig 1 9 is referred to as the instrument s status position Wh...

Page 19: ...trol OPTIONS select the language and other functions QUIT Exit the operating software 1 2 4 Information on Main Operation Window Fig 1 10 Main Operation Interface Clicking on the specific instrument i...

Page 20: ...ing etc 1 3 Cartridges Each cartridge is supplied with its unique barcode label stuck on its grip see Fig 1 11 The barcode is coded by means of 10 digits code 128 which consist of the following inform...

Page 21: ...r control No 2 sealed 150 Sorbent well used to put sorbent some of parameters are for biotin or empty No 3 sealed 150 Conjugate well used to put conjugate No 4 sealed 150 TMB well used to put substrat...

Page 22: ...Unpacking When you receive the system carefully inspect the package If you see any signs of mishandling or damage file a claim immediately with our Customer Service Department or local distributor Aft...

Page 23: ...reagent lid should not be obstructed and there should be enough room for replacing Washing Buffers and Cleaning solution DI Water All lids must be closed when the instrument is not used Avoid bumping...

Page 24: ...e compartment Avoid dropping the bottles on the weight sensors or overload the sensors Important All solution tanks must be positioned in its right position to avoid cross contamination 2 3 1 Washing...

Page 25: ...g solution shares the same position with cleaning solution During the sanitizing process users should replace the cleaning solution with sanitizing solution The sanitation concentrate 20x should be di...

Page 26: ...e instrument is switched off or in stand by mode Connecting the waste output of the instrument to the drainage should be handled with care Biohazard The waste tank potentially has biohazardous conditi...

Page 27: ...ly connect the instrument to a grounded socket which meets the requirements as specified in this operation manual 2 6 Connection to the Computer Install UNION operation software in the computer connec...

Page 28: ...will be displayed as shown in Fig 3 1 Fig 3 1 Main Operation Interface 3 3 Self check The instrument is required to execute a self check before cycle In order to maintain the instrument in optimum ope...

Page 29: ...fies the followings The load sensor sensors for the solution tanks in order to check the presence of cleaning solution washing buffer A and washing buffer B All the Motors and home sensors checking fo...

Page 30: ...he number of calibrator s depends on the parameter information All the qualitative parameters just have the ODcut off To run a calibration the test identification code and lot number must be the same...

Page 31: ...the samples provided that the cartridges are of the same lot number The Quality Control is processed in the same way as any sample Enter the Quality Control Serum barcode either by reading it with th...

Page 32: ...retaining edges at the end of the slot To remove the cartridge push the grip of the cartridge inward Then free the holder of the cartridge from the retaining edges of the carousel and remove the cartr...

Page 33: ...by status displayed in the last column of the table to indicate problems of identification The types of status are as follows Expired meaning the cartridge is expired Missing Calibration meaning the...

Page 34: ...can the QC barcode on the tube containing the Quality Control Add the required volume of QC material into the sample well of the cartridge The calibration data will be processed and stored in QCS of t...

Page 35: ...Cartridges Scanning Window To update the test method locate the 2D barcode in the box containing the reagent barcode and scan the 2D barcode Fig 3 7 Method Updating Window Once the new method is upda...

Page 36: ...ed it is possible to check the volume of common reagent required to run and complete the cycle The volume is checked automatically and it is calculated as follows One bottle of concentrated Cleaning S...

Page 37: ...e no residual Washing Buffer from the previous test remains in the fluidic path Pre warming cooling the cartridge holding Carousel When the run cycle is initiated the instrument checks if the cartridg...

Page 38: ...to run in different cycles within the run It will be processed one after the other All samples will be pre diluted at the beginning of the first cycle within the run even though different test with d...

Page 39: ...ng the formula If ODcal is within the following criteria as listed below the Calibration Curve is accepted and the ODcal is stored ODcal0 TODcal ODcal ODcal0 TODcal The Correction Factor Kcal the rati...

Page 40: ...nd ODlower printed on the QC barcode are affected by the Kcal mentioned in Section 4 1 2 Quantitative Tests 4 1 2 1 Calibration When Calibration is carried out for Quantitative Tests make sure that th...

Page 41: ...l The calibration ODcal will be accepted or the calibration will be cancelled and the error message will be displayed the Kcal which is the correction Index will be calculated by the formula Kcal ODca...

Page 42: ...will be used as calibrated OD If ODcal0 TODcal ODcal ODcal0 TODcal The calibrated ODcal will be accepted Or the calibration will be cancelled and the error message will be displayed According the Cal...

Page 43: ...Expiry date of the cartridges Sample Calibrator Quality Control Identification Absorbance value Concentration or index of the sample calibrator Quality Control Reference Range If the cycle has been st...

Page 44: ...to start an analysis cycle The procedure to replenish the reagents as follows Disconnect the connecting tubing from the reagent tank s Remove the reagent tank from its slot Replenish the ready for us...

Page 45: ...ge Error When such error occurs the tests of the corresponding cartridge will be aborted Instrument Error In such an error the whole analysis cycle stops Connection Error This indicates an error with...

Page 46: ...ostat does not respond Call service Instrument Temp Adj Instrument thermostat out of range The instrument adjusts automatically Recoverable Errors Error Message Description Corrective action Waste Tan...

Page 47: ...be disabled from the initial check to test partial emptying of the container Waste Pump Fault Error found at the start of the hydraulic check due to damage to the waste pump Circuit Error Error found...

Page 48: ...ge Corrective action Self checking Stop Handle the error according to displayed If the errors are still detected call service Cartridge Processing Errors The errors described below are detected during...

Page 49: ...the reporting window Check if the instrument is still working If not this indicates a vital error and the user should contact customer support Analytical Errors The errors described below are detecte...

Page 50: ...1 6 Power cable for analyzer 1 5 m 1 7 USB cable for analyzer 1 5 m 1 8 Software Disk 1 9 Fuse for Power Supply 3A 5 20 2 10 Patch fuse 2A MTH board 2A1808 2 11 Patch fuse 5A MTH board 5A1808 2 12 Em...

Page 51: ...all reagent kits Quality Control Internal QC material Included in all reagent kits Test Combination Different tests with the same reaction temperature can be performed simultaneously in one cycle Ligh...

Page 52: ...ting Temperature 16 28 Humidity 20 RH 80 RH Atmospheric Pressure 86 0kPa 106 0 kPa Others The analyzer should be properly grounded free from electromagnetic interference dust direct sunlight and explo...

Page 53: ...bration curve 2 Click on the operational window to select or review the Quality Control records according to your needs 3 Self Check Follow the instructions on screen insert a SERVICE cartridge in pos...

Page 54: ...ollow the instruction to change for sanitization solution After 80 seconds of priming change for cleaning solutionr according to the Instruction The instrument will run the sanitization and then primi...

Page 55: ...llows A icon will be shown in RUN page and HOME page after one cycle of tests See Fig 6 1 and Fig 6 2 And the boxes in the left side will give red prompts to remind the user to clean needles Fig 6 1 F...

Page 56: ...Fig 6 3 Step 2 After inserting the service cartridge click icon to automatically clean needles See Fig 6 4 Fig 6 4 The icon will not disappear until the cleaning procedure is complete If this icon is...

Page 57: ...y for the first time please follow the instructions below Step Overview and select the keyboard mode you need then scan the 2D barcode below it with the barcode scanner after two beeps from the scanne...

Page 58: ...Host WCF is a framework for building service oriented applications Using WCF data can be sent as asynchronous messages from one service endpoint to another A service endpoint can be part of a continuo...

Page 59: ...te to contact us in case of any question Customer Service Department SHENZHEN YHLO BIOTECH CO LTD 13th Floor Building A1 Kexing Science Park Keyuan Road Nanshan District Shenzhen 518057 P R China Tel...

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