RR Mechatronics STARRSED TL User manual

Installation manual
Starrsed TL
MRN-173-EN Version 1.02

Contents
- Document history overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
- Copyright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1 - Instrument description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1 - - Technical specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2 - General safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.1 - - Explanation of symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3 - Pre-installation requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4 - Unpacking the Starrsed TL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5 - Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.1 - - Install at chosen location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.2 - - Installation second phase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.3 - - Main power connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.4 - - Waste line connection to central waste system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6 - Start-up the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.1 - - Adjusting with track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.2 - - Reagents preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.2.1 - - Starrsed Rinse solution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.2.2 - - Starrsed Diluent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.2.3 - - Deionized water. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.2.4 - - Starrsed Disinfectant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.2.5 - - Starrsed Cleaning Agent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.3 - - General settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.3.1 - - 60 or 30 minute method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.3.2 - - EDTA settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.4 - - Limit filter settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.5 - - Protocol settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.6 - - Pipette belt position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.7 - - Set room temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.8 - - Priming the fluid system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.9 - - Fill & Clean adapter preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.10 - - First Fill and Clean. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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6.11 - - Vacuum flow settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.12 - - LIMS connection testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.13 - - Starrsed Control settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.13.1 - - QC Setup instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.14 - - Final Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6.15 - - Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6.15.1 - - Comport error. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6.15.2 - - LIMS connection testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.15.3 - - Communication settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.15.4 - - Troubleshooting ethernet interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.15.5 - - Troubleshooting Starrsed Control settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
7 - Appendix for Starrsed TL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7.1 - - Appendix - PC connections for Starrsed TL (Windows 10). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7.2 - - Appendix - Track connection Integration kits Starrsed TL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
7.3 - - Appendix - System calibration and Robot arm calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
7.4 - - Appendix - Error list Starrsed TL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
7.5 - - Appendix - Default settings Starrsed TL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.6 - - Appendix - Tube connections Starrsed TL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
7.7 - - Appendix - List of supported tube types Starrsed TL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
7.8 - - Article reference list Starrsed TL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
- Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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Document history overview
MRN-173-EN
Published date Tuesday, 28 April 2020
Issue No Date Revised Section(s) Changes Authorised
1.02 Feb. 2020 Installation
Start-up first time
• GLP track connection modified
• Gripper check/adjusting
• Vacuum flow regulation
• Update tubing system
H. Schavemaker
1.01 February 2018 all • Update for TLAX109100
version incl. GLP Track
connection
H. Schavemaker
1.00 August 2016 • First issue H. Schavemaker
Document history overview
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Copyright
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Manufacturer: RR Mechatronics Manufacturing B.V.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.rrmechatronics.com
Postal address:
P.O. Box 225
1620 AE Hoorn
The Netherlands
Office address:
De Corantijn 13
1689 AN Zwaag
The Netherlands
© Copyright RR Mechatronics Manufacturing B.V.
All rights reserved.
Subject to changes without prior notice.
Issued by the Support Department of RR Mechatronics
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Instrument description
The Starrsed TL picks a tube from the track and moves the tube to a barcode reading position. Barcode label
is read and checked if an ESR is requested. The tube is then moved to the mix position into the tube disk
and the blood is rotated 12 times, as recommended by the ICSH. When ready, the tube is moved to
aspiration position and the blood is aspirated. Aspiration takes place via Mechatronics proprietary needle
mechanism. Then the tube is moved to the pick up position, from there the tube is placed back on the track
system.
The citrate dilution takes place in a 4+1 ratio and is achieved with ± 3% accuracy.
Eighty-four Westergren pipettes are housed in the carousel. Each is of precision bore glass. After each cycle,
the pipette is cleaned automatically with low foam detergent followed by a drying cycle.
The fill line is back-flushed using diluent.
The temperature is corrected to the standard value of 18°C and ESR's may be read after one hour or 30
minutes. A foretell one-hour result is presented in the 30-minute mode.
The Starrsed TL can be interfaced bidirectionally with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
through a variety of interface protocols.
Results of the test are expressed in millimeters. This data together with the patient ID number is sent to the
Laboratory Information System along with the sedimentation time used (60 or 30 minutes), the temperature
and the dilution ratio.
The Starrsed TL analyzer consists of the following parts:
ESR analyser unit
▪ ESR measuring unit with a belt holding 84 precision's bore glass Westergren pipettes.
▪ Automated dilution of EDTA blood sample with citrate
▪ Automated measurement of ESR after 30 or 60 minutes
▪ Automated cleaning and drying of pipettes
Instrument description
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Processing unit
▪ Automated aspiration of the sample tube
▪ Diluter module
▪ Automatic mixing of sample tubes before sampling
▪ Barcode readers for sample identification
Robotic arm
▪ The robotic arm transports the sample tubes from the track to the processing unit and back to the track
system.
Cabinet
▪ Reagent containers
▪ Internal power supply
▪ Connection bracket for external communication
▪ Built-in PC with:
▪ Windows based platform
▪ Dedicated instrument software
▪ Network connections
▪ USB port (on Monitor)
▪ Reset button for PC (on frame)
Touch screen LCD monitor
Manual sampling device
▪ A special adapter can be manually filled with sample tubes in a rack to be able to sample with high
priority outside track feeding.
This instrument uses large bulk containers for reagent supply and is delivered with level sensors.
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1.1 - Technical specifications
Technical specifications for the Starrsed TL:
Instrument model Model name
Starrsed TL
Catalogue number (REF)
TLAX109100
ESR method Westergren method
ICSH J. M. Jou; Int. Journal of Laboratory Hematology 2011;
33: 125-132
CLSI Procedures for the Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate Test;
Approved Standard- Fifth Edition H02-A5, Vol. 31 No. 11; 2011
Temperature compensation
method
R.W. Manley: J. clin Path (1957), 10, 354
30 minute method R. Rogers: Medical Laboratory World 1994
Allowed blood specimen types For EDTA mode: Whole blood with < 1% EDTA anticoagulant.
Automatic dilution 4 vols. blood + 1 vol. Starrsed Diluent
Reported result mm after 1 hour
Blood volume:
Aspirated blood volume per
sample
1.4-1.6 ml in EDTA mode
Throughput:
30 minute method 135/hour
60 minute method 75/hour
Reagents:
Reagents used QRR 010931 Starrsed Diluent
QRR 010947 Starrsed Disinfectant
QRR 010934 Starrsed Rinse solution
De-ionized water
Track and tube types:
Track types Inpeco FlexLab (Inpeco, Siemens Aptio, Abbott ), GLP Systems
Track
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Sample tube types Brands/types as recommended by track supplier.
Closed tubes with concentric cap only.
Barcode reader:
Barcode reader type Image based
Reading capabilities Most common barcode labels
Code39, ITF, Industrial 2 or 5, CodaBar,EAN/UPC, CODE128
Total power specifications
Mains voltage 100/230V, 50/60 Hz
Fuse (20 x 5 mm) Slow blow 230V, 2.5 Amp / 115 V, 5 Amp
Power consumption Standby 60 VA / Maximum 500 VA
Heat output Standby 70 Watt / Operation 360 Watt
Environment:
Sound level Less than 65 dBa
Environment temperature 18 - 35 °C
Relative humidity 10-90%
Total dimensions
Minimum Working space 1700x1100 mm
Total height (cabinet) 1340 mm
Weight empty 140 kg
LIS connectivity:
Communication Ethernet (TCP/IP), bi-directional according various protocols
Data storage:
Storage medium Hard disk on external PC
Storage capacity indication approx. 5 Mb per 1000 samples (results and raw data)
Instrument description
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