Arkray SPOTCHEM EZ SP-4430 User manual

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SPOTCHEM EZ
SP-4430
Operating Manual

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Premise
This manual contains important information on the functions of the
SPOTCHEM EZ SP-4430.
supplied by : ARKRAY, Inc.
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 Directive 89/336/EEC, as amended by
Directive 92/31/EEC, and to Directive 73/23/EEC. 89/392/EEC.

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Introduction
The SP-4430 is an automated biochemical analyzer using a dry
chemistry system.
This manual contains outlines, instructions for the operation,
maintenance and troubleshooting for the SPOTCHEM SP-4430.
Before operating the SP-4430, read this manual carefully.
It is recommended to retain this manual for future use.
Always be careful when handling blood samples or waste reagent
strips. Incorrect or imprecise procedures may result in exposure
to pathogenic microbes.
This analyzer must only be operated by those trained in proper
procedures for clinical testing and handling of hazardous waste.
Anyone who operates the analyzer for the first time must be
assisted by a trained person.
Never touch the Reagent Table, Centrifuge-equipped Multi Rack,
or other places where sample residue may collect with bare
hands. When performing maintenance, always wear protective
gloves to prevent exposure to pathogenic microbes.
Separate used samples, tips and protective gloves from general
waste and discard them according to local regulation on
biohazardous waste.
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WARNING
・All rights reserved. Reproduction of this manual is forbidden.
・The contents of this manual are subject to change without further 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.

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Caution Marks
Pay careful attention to these caution marks in this Operating Manual.
■Regarding accident resulting in injury or death.
To prevent infection of yourself or others from
pathogenic microbes, follow the instructions given
herein.
WARNING
CAUTION
To prevent injuries to yourself or others, or material
damages, follow the instructions described.
■Regarding damage and performance of products.
Failure to follow the instructions may lead to incorrect
results.
To prevent damage to the unit and assist you in making
best use of the capabilities of the analyzer, 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.
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1Biohazard cautions.
Wear protective gloves to prevent exposure to pathogenic microbes.
Caution Stickers are adhered to the SP-4430 to
prevent accidents as below.
The descriptions are given on the following pages.
2The centrifuge turn round at high speed.
Keep your hands off when mesurement is in process.
Biohazard cautions.
Wear protective gloves to prevent exposure to pathogenic microbes.
3Biohazard cautions.
Wear protective gloves to prevent exposure to pathogenic microbes.
CautionLabels

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Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
Chapter 2
MEASUREMENT
Automated biochemical analyzer, SP-4430
Contents
Premise……………………………………………………………………………………
Introduction……………………………………………………………………………
Caution Marks………………………………………………………………………
Caution Labels……………………………………………………………………
Contents………………………………………………………………………………
1-1 Outline……………………………………………………………………………
1-1-1 Features…………………………………………………………………
1-1-2 Measurement principles…………………………………………
1-1-3 Specifications………………………………………………………
1-2 Shipping Carton…………………………………………………………
1-2-1 Analyzer…………………………………………………………………
1-2-2 Accessories……………………………………………………………
1-3 Parts Description and Function……………………………
1-3-1 Front of the analyzer………………………………………………
1-3-2 Operator panel………………………………………………………
1-3-3 Rear of the analyzer………………………………………………
1-4 Setting up the Analyzer…………………………………………
1-4-1 Cautions…………………………………………………………………
1-4-2 Setting up the analyzer…………………………………………
1-4-3 First operation after setting up………………………………
1-4-4 Notes at transportation…………………………………………
2-1 Outline of Measurement…………………………………………
2-1-1 SPOTCHEMⅡReagent Strips…………………………………
2-1-2 Normal measurement……………………………………………
2-1-3 Calibration……………………………………………………………
2-2 Cautions………………………………………………………………………
2-2-1 Cautions…………………………………………………………………
2-2-2 Handling samples…………………………………………………
2-2-3 Handling Reagent Strips………………………………………
2-2-4 Handling magnetic cards………………………………………
2-2-5 Handling tips…………………………………………………………
2-2-6 Handling centrifuges……………………………………………
2-3 Preparation for Measurement………………………………
2-3-1 Preparation……………………………………………………………
2-3-2 Startup…………………………………………………………………
2-3-3 Checks before measurement………………………………
2-3-4 Preparation of samples…………………………………………
2-4 Measurement……………………………………………………………
2-4-1 Normal measurement……………………………………………
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Chapter 3
SUB MENU
Chapter 4
MAINTENANCE
Chapter 5
TROUBLESHOOTING
Chapter 6
APPENDIX
2-5 Calibration……………………………………………………………………
2-5-1 Overview of calibration…………………………………………
2-5-2 Calibration by magnetic card…………………………………
2-5-3 Calibration by calibrator kit…………………………………
2-6 Interpreting measurement results………………………
2-6-1 Printing normal measurement results……………………
2-6-2 Printing calibration results……………………………………
3-1 Overview of SUB MENU…………………………………………
3-1-1 Composition of SUB MENU…………………………………
3-2 Measurement Results Menu…………………………………
3-2-1 Print measurement results……………………………………
3-2-2 Transmit measurement results……………………………
3-2-3 Delete measurement results…………………………………
3-3 Parameter Menu………………………………………………………
3-3-1 Print parameters……………………………………………………
3-3-2 Enter parameters……………………………………………………
3-3-3 Initialize parameters………………………………………………
3-3-4 Enter sample type…………………………………………………
3-3-5 Copy standard range setting…………………………………
3-4 Maintenance………………………………………………………………
3-5 Mode Menu…………………………………………………………………
3-6 Built-in Clock Adjustment……………………………………
4-1 Outline of Maintenance…………………………………………
4-1-1 Frequency of Maintenance……………………………………
4-2 Daily Maintenance……………………………………………………
4-2-1 Cleaning the Reagent Table…………………………………
4-2-2 Cleaning the Tip Waste Case and Protective Cover …
4-3 Periodic Maintenance………………………………………………
4-3-1 Replacement of Thermal Printer Paper…………………
4-3-2 Cleaning the Optical Window…………………………………
4-3-3 Cleaning the Nozzle………………………………………………
4-3-4 Replacement of Nozzle…………………………………………
5-1 Error Messages…………………………………………………………
5-2 Trouble Messages……………………………………………………
5-3 After sales service……………………………………………………
6-1 Transmission Specifications…………………………………
6-1-1 Protocol…………………………………………………………………
6-1-2 Format……………………………………………………………………
6-1-3 Format for measurement results (format 1)……………
6-1-4 Format for measurement results (format 2)…………
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The SP-4430 is an automated biochemical analyzer using a dry
chemistry system. This chapter contains the information on the
functions and measurement principles of the SP-4430.
Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
1-1 Outline
1-1-1 Features
1-1-2 Measurement principles
1-1-3 Specifications
1-2 Shipping Carton
1-2-1 Analyzer
1-2-2 Accessories
1-3 Parts Description and Function
1-3-1 Front of the analyzer
1-3-2 Operator panel
1-3-3 Rear of the analyzer
1-4 Setting up the Analyzer
1-4-1 Cautions
1-4-2 Setting up the analyzer
1-4-3 First operation after setting up
1-4-4 Notes at transportation
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