High Technology, Inc.
109 Production Road,
Walpole MA USA 02081
Document Number
OM-E-FC-360-30
Revision Level
Rev. 3
Prepared By
J.S. Bolio
Approved By
S. Titov
Effective date
8/15/2016
Operator’s Manual: HTI BioChem FC-360
Page 170 of 217
HIGH TECHNOLOGY, INC. PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL
of Calibrant A will flow Cycle may occur and the 100 μL of Calibrant A will flow into the empty module. This
can cause significant damage to the ISE Module and/or other surrounding components.
Never leave the Module in this status with the reference electrode in place for more than an hour after a
Maintenance Cycle is initiated, as KCl will diffuse out of the reference electrode. Over time, the KCl will clog
the flow path. As soon as the electrodes are reinstalled, run a Purge A, Purge B or Calibration cycle.
Warning: Do not turn off the analyzer by pressing general button unless maintenance cycle had been
done.
Pump Calibration Cycle
This cycle is used to calibrate the peristaltic pumps of the ISE Module.
We recommend performing a Pump Calibration Cycle once per day. The Pump Calibration values of A and
B should be within the range 1500 to 3000.
Bubble Cal Cycle
The Bubble Cal command is used to allow the module to reestablish a baseline for detecting air-liquid
interfaces. It can also be used as a diagnostic tool to see if the bubble detector is functioning properly.
Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule
The ISE Module has been designed to require very little operator maintenance.
Before starting daily operation
Allow the electrodes to be exposed to fluid for 15 minutes before calibrating. Calibrate the ISE Module by
clicking on the Bubble Cal button.
Click on the Pump Cal button.
If the results from the Module are unacceptable, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for assistance.
Daily Maintenance
The only daily maintenance required is to run the cleaning solution after the last sample of the day or
after 50 patient samples, whichever is first.
Clean the sample inlet port with a cotton swab and DI water once per month. All other parts and
expendables are replacement items (see schedule below). Use only HTI approved components.