Arkray SPOTCHEM EL User manual

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Premise
This manual contains important information on the functions of the
SPOTCHEMELSE-1520
Thismanualisissuedby:ARKRAY,Inc.
Readcarefullypriortostartinguptheunit.
Itisrecommendedtoretainthismanualforfutureuse.
ThisproductconformstotheEMCStandardEN61326-2-6:2006.
Classofemission:CISPR11ClassA
ThisinstrumentisanIVDmedicalinstrument.
ThisproductconformstoEuropeanDirective98/79/EC
NOTE: This instrument has been tested and found to comply with the
limitsforaClassAdigitaldevice,pursuanttopart15oftheFCCRules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the instrument is operated in a commercial
environment. This instrument generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththe
referencemanual,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradio
communications.
Operation of this instrument in a residential area is likely to cause
harmfulinterferenceinwhichcasetheuserwillberequiredtocorrect
theinterferenceathisownexpense.
Theelectromagneticenvironmentshouldbeevaluatedpriorto
operation of the device. Do not use this device in close proximity to
sources of strong electromagnetic radiation, as these may interfere
withtheproperoperation.

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Introduction
TheSPOTCHEMELSE-1520isanelectrolytemeasuringsystem.
BeforeoperatingtheSE-1520,pleasereadthismanualcarefully.
This manual contains outlines, instructions for the operation, maintenance
andtroubleshootingfortheSPOTCHEMELSE-1520.
Followtheinstructionsinthismanualinordernottodefeatthepurposeof
protectivefeaturesoftheinstrument.
Pleaseretainthismanualforfuturereference.
Alwaysbecarefulwhenhandlingbloodsamplesorurine
samples.Incorrector impreciseproceduresmayresult in
exposuretopathogenicmicrobes.
This system must be operated only by those trained in proper
proceduresforclinicaltestingandhandlingofhazardouswaste.
Trainedpersonnelmustassistanyonewhooperatesthissystem
forthefirsttime.
If blood sample is spilt, the user has responsibility for carrying
outappropriatedecontamination.
Never touch the E-plate, pipetting tip or other places where
sample residue may adhere with bare hands.  When performing
maintenance,alwayswearprotectiveglovestoprevent
exposuretopathogenicmicrobes.
Separateused samples, E-Plate,pipettingtips and cleaning
equipmentfromgeneralwasteanddisposeofthemaccordingto
localregulationsonbiohazardouswaste.
Thissystemmaybecomeinfectiousinthecourseofuse.
Discard the product in accordance with local regulations for
biohazardouswaste.
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Allrightsreserved.Reproductionofthismanualisprohibited.
Thecontentsofthismanualaresubjecttochangewithoutpriornotice.
Althoughwetake all possible measurestoensurethe contents of thismanual,pleasenotify your
distributorwhenyouhavequestions,orfinderrorsoromission.
Beforeusing any cleaningor decontamination methodsexceptthose
recommendedbythemanufacturer,usersshouldcheckwiththe
manufacturerthattheproposedmethodwillnotdamagetheinstrument.

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Notation
Thefollowingsymbolsareusedinthismanualandlabelsonthisinstrument
tocallyourattentiontospecificitems.
■Regardingdamageandperformanceofproducts
Toobtainaccurateresults,tofollowtheinstructions
givenherein.
Topreventdamagetotheinstrumentandassistyou
inmakingbestuseofthecapabilitiesofthe
instrument, additional explanations and notes are
providedherein.
IMPORTANT
NOTE
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Referenceinformationonoperation,additional
explanationsand relatedfunctions areprovided
herein.
■Regardingaccidentsresultingininjuryordeath
Topreventexposuretopathogenicmicrobes,followthe
instructionsgivenherein.
To prevent injury and property damage, follow the instructions
givenherein.

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CautionLabels
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Plate setting position
Do not touch the Plate setting position with bare hands. When placing
reagents or cleaning the area, wear protective gloves to prevent exposure
to pathogenic microbes.
Plate tray
The Plate tray holds reagent to which samples are adhered. When
discarding reagents or cleaning the case, wear protective gloves to
prevent exposure to pathogenic microbes.
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Probe pin
Do not touch the probe pin with bare hands. When cleaning the probe pin,
wear protective gloves and use swabs to prevent exposure to pathogenic
microbes.
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SE-1520 ■ 04

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Chapter1
Introduction
Chapter2
Measurement
Electrolytemeasuringsystem,SE-1520OperatingManual
Contents
Premise…………………………………………………………………………………
Introduction…………………………………………………………………………
Notation………………………………………………………………………………
Contents…………………………………………………………………………………
1-1 Outline…………………………………………………………………………
1-1-1 Features……………………………………………………………
1-1-2 Measurement Types………………………………………
1-1- 3 Measurement Principles……………………………………
1-1-4 Specifications……………………………………………………
1-2 Shipping Carton………………………………………………………
1-2-1 Shipping Carton (Analyzer and Accessories)
1-3 Parts Description and Function………………………
1-3-1 Front of the Analyzer………………………………………
1-3- 2 OperatorPanel……………………………………………………
1-3- 3 BackoftheAnalyzer…………………………………………
1-3-4 TwinPipette……………………………………………………
1-3-5 Twin Pipette II……………………………………………………
1-4 Installation……………………………………………………………
1-4-1 Cautions…………………………………………………………
1-4- 2 Setting Up…………………………………………………………
1-4-3 First Operation after Installation…………………
1-4-4 Precautions in Instrument Relocation………………
2-1 Outline…………………………………………………………………………
2-1-1 OperatingProcedures……………………………………
2-1-2 Exclusive E-Plate……………………………………………
2-1-3 Measurement……………………………………………………
2-1-4 Calibration…………………………………………………………
2-2 Cautions………………………………………………………………………
2-2-1 Cautions on Operation………………………………………
2-2-2 Handling Samples……………………………………………
2-2-3 HandlingExclusiveE-Plates………………………………
2-2-4 HandlingMagneticCard………………………………
2-2- 5 Handling Twin Pipette and Twin Pipette II ……………
2-2-6 Handling Reference Solution……………………………
2-3 Preparation………………………………………………………………
2-3-1 Preparation……………………………………………………
2-3-2 Startup………………………………………………………………
2-3-3 Checks before Measurement……………………………
2-3-4 Preparation of Samples……………………………………
2-3-5 Suction of Reference Solution and Samples……
2-4 Measurement……………………………………………………………
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1-06
1-06
1-07
1-08
1-09
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2-02
2-02
2-03
2-03
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2-05
2-05
2-06
2-06
2-07
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2-10
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Chapter3
SubMenu
Chapter4
Maintenance
Chapter5
Troubleshooting
Chapter6
Appendix
2-4-1 NormalMeasurement…………………………………………
2-5 Calibration…………………………………………………………………
2-5-1 Overview……………………………………………………………
2-5-2 MagneticCard Calibration……………………………
2-6 Measurement Result………………………………………………
2-6-1 PrintingtheNormalMeasurementResults………
3-1 Overview………………………………………………………………………
3-1-1 Contents of Each Menu……………………………………
3-2 MeasurementResultsMenu…………………………………
3-2-1 Printing Measurement Results…………………………
3-2-2 Transmitting Measurement Results…………………
3-2-3 DeletingMeasurementResults…………………………
3-2-4 Wildcards…………………………………………………………
3-3 Parameter Menu…………………………………………………………
3-3-1 PrintingParameters………………………………………
3-3-2 Entering Parameters………………………………………
3-3-3 Initializing Parameters……………………………………
3-4 Maintenance Menu…………………………………………………
3-4-1 Cleaning the Probe……………………………………………
3-4-2 CleaningtheTable………………………………………………
3-4-3 Check Measurement…………………………………………
3-5 Mode Menu…………………………………………………………………
3-5-1 Survey Mode………………………………………………………
3-6 Built-in Clock Adjustment …………………………………
4-1 Outline…………………………………………………………………………
4-1-1 FrequencyofMaintenance…………………………………
4-2 DailyMaintenance……………………………………………………
4-2-1 Cleaning the Plate Tray……………………………………
4-2-2 CleaningthePlateTransferPart………………………
4-3 PeriodicalMaintenance…………………………………………
4-3-1 Replacement of Thermal Printer Paper…………
4-3-2 Cleaning the Probe……………………………………………
4-3-3 Cleaning the Twin PipetteⅡ ……………………………
4-3-4 ReplacementofNozzleO-ring……………………………
5-1 Error Messages…………………………………………………………
5-2 TroubleMessages………………………………………………………
6-1 TransmissionSpecifications……………………………………
6-1-1 External Output Format………………………………………
6-1-2 Block Structure……………………………………………………
6-1-3 FormatofMeasurement Results…………………
6-2 After-sales Service……………………………………………………
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dSE-1520 ■ 1-01
The SPOTCHEM EL SE-1520 is an electrolyte measurement
systemusingaexclusiveE-Plate.
Chapter1containsfunctionsandmeasurementprinciplesofSE-
1520.
Chapter1
Introduction
1-1 Outline
1-1-1 Features
1-1-2 MeasurementTypes
1-1-3 MeasurementPrinciples
1-1-4 Specifications
1-2 ShippingCarton
1-2-1 ShippingCarton(AnalyzerandAccessories)
1-3 PartsDescriptionandFunction
1-3-1 FrontoftheAnalyzer
1-3-2 OperatorPanel
1-3-3 BackoftheAnalyzer
1-3-4 TwinPipette
1-3-5 TwinPipetteII
1-4 Installation
1-4-1 Cautions
1-4-2 SettingUp
1-4-3 FirstOperationafterInstallation
1-4-4 PrecautionsinInstrumentRelocation

Simpleand fast settings in
anemergency
Compactdesign
Upto 50 measurement
resultscanbestored.
Hand-held barcode reader
canbeused.
Theion selectivityelectrodeenables
simultaneousmeasurementofbasic
threeitems(Na＋,K＋,andCl−).
By adopting a pipette support structure
for the analyzer, pipetting to the
disposable electrode (exclusive plate) is
easy.
Auto-start function starts measurement
justafter exclusive platesetting and
pipettingwiththetwinpipette.
ByusingthetwinpipetteII(tradename),
whichcontinuously distributes reference
solution,samplingoperationisnot
neededeachtime,someasurementsare
donemoreeasily.
The size is as small as that of an A5
sizedpaper.Thesmallunitcontains
various components such as a display,
printer, measurement devices and flash
memory.
A maximum of 50 measurement results
canbestored. Dataisautomatically
deletedfromtheoldestdatawhen
storeddataexceeds50samples.
Ahand-heldbarcodereadercanbeused
(optional).Each readbarcode datais
allocatedIDasameasurementresult.
1-02 ■ SE-1520
The SPOTCHEM EL SE-1520 is an electrolyte measurement
systemthatusesadisposableionselectivityelectrode.
Itissuitableforimmediatetestsperformedinclinicsandsmall
tolargehospitals.
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1-1 Outline Chapter1 Introduction
1-1-1 Features