▪ Observe the Robotic arm movement during the start-up, after finishing the reset sequence the ESR
analyser unit is ready for use.
▪ Switch
ON
the Interrliner. The system becomes operational when the lines "HST Version X.XX" and
"Lab Comm On (or OFF)" are shown in the display.
▪ The Interrliner is ready for use.
6.1.4 - ESR Unit check
▪
Check if there are no error messages, maintenance warnings or reagent level warnings, perform action
if needed.
▪
Check the waste container (if used).
▪
Check if the ESR analyser unit is set to the correct mode, i.e. EDTA/Citrate, 30/60 minutes method.
▪
Check if Starrsed Software is in NORMAL mode and not in SERVICE mode.
6.1.5 - Priming the fluid system
Select
Maintenance -> Prime / Clean
and perform all prime sequences manually. Check fluid flow through the
applicable tubing. repeat a step if fluid flow is not correct.
1.
Prime
Pipettes
, activates the Rinse pump.
Rinse solution
must flow through the pipette.
2.
Prime
Needle/nozzle
, activates the Saline pump. Liquid must flush through the needle assembly.
3.
Prime
Diluter
, activates the diluter prime cycle. Diluter system must be filled with diluent and free of air
bubbles.
Diluter prime cycle is executed once. In order to fully prime the system it will be necessary to perform this
step several times. (One cycle is 5 strokes of the Diluter)
4.
Prime
Nozzle with water
, activates the fill nozzle water valve. De-ionized water must flow through the tube
connected to the fill nozzle cap.
5.
Prime
Waste system
, activates the disinfectant valve. Disinfectant must flow through the small tube
connected to the pipette wash station.
When the Interrliner has been idle for more than eight hours, there might be some backflow of reagents due
to gravity. Prime all tubing before sampling by using the function:
▪
Prime all units
All priming functions are sequentially performed one time.
6.2 - Fill procedure
The protective hood must be closed to prevent injuries from the moving parts of the robotic unit.
Select the tab
Sample
and press the Sample mode button. After a rack enters the Start pool, the sample
tubes will be processed.
The Rack will be transported to the barcode manipulator to read the barcode labels. Then the rack is moved
to the robotic arm and three sample tubes are picked up for mixing. After mixing, the tubes are replaced into
the rack and the Rack is moved one position. The robotic arm is picking up the sample tube and places the
tube into the needle unit to be aspirated. After all sample tubes in a rack are processed, the rack will be
removed and transported to the Front Return Unit.
ATTENTION:
It is not allowed to change sample tubes in a rack or remove sample tubes while the
rack is processed. This may cause malfunction of the instrument.
Operation
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