RR Mechatronics Starrsed ST User manual

Instrument description
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Starrsed ST Service Manual general index
Starrsed ST Service information:
Starrsed Parts catalogue ST_Parts.pdf

Manufacturer: RR Mechatronics Manufacturing B.V.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: http://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

Document history overview
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Document history overview
Issue No Date Revised
Section(s)
Changes Authorised
1.03 May 2016 All
•
Updated parts lists
•Needle/needle sealing block
instructions
•New waste sensor
•Minor textual changes
H.
Schavemak
er
1.02 March 2015 All
•
Manual structure changed
•New display screens
introduced
•
Annual update with changes
throughout all chapters
H.
Schavemak
er
1.01 October
2013
All
•
Add samples stored in
memory
•Add appendix chip card
password
•Change fill nozzle
adjustment
•D351 valves
•Addition flow diagrams
•Add Error 70 trouble
shooting
H.
Schavemak
er
1.00 December
2012
All
•
Extends the work
instructions
•+Annual update
H.
Schavemak
er
0.02 May 2012 All
•Parts from the User manual
MRN141 and the Drawing
manual MRN142 are
incorporated
H.E. van
Dijk
0.01 August 2011 All H.E. van
Dijk
0.00 August 2010 All
•Start of the manual
H.E. van
Dijk

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CONTENTS
1. INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................... 6
1.1. Chip card system ..................................................................................................... 8
1.1.1. Chip card type A to E .................................................................................... 9
1.1.2. Chip card type I ............................................................................................. 9
1.1.3. Chip card type Q ........................................................................................... 9
1.1.4. Chip card type R ........................................................................................... 9
1.1.5. Chip card type S.......................................................................................... 10
1.1.6. Chip card type T.......................................................................................... 10
1.1.7. PIN code ..................................................................................................... 10
1.2. Technical specifications ......................................................................................... 10
1.2.1. CE Mark <Instrument> ................................................................................ 13
1.3. Accessories kit....................................................................................................... 13
2. STARRSED LINE OF ESR INSTRUMENTS .............................................................. 14
3. GENERAL INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... 15
3.1. How to use the Service Manual ............................................................................. 17
3.2. Explanation of available documentation................................................................. 18
3.3. Trouble shooting information.................................................................................. 19
3.4. Block diagrams <Instrument> ................................................................................ 21
3.5. Visual board reference <Instrument> ..................................................................... 23
3.6. General electronics board information <Instrument>.............................................. 25
3.7. General Motor and Sensors information................................................................. 27
3.7.1. Principle of Motor with coupler .................................................................... 27
3.7.2. Principle of Motor with sensors attached ..................................................... 28
3.7.3. Label information sensors ........................................................................... 28
4. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................ 30
4.1. Explanation of symbols .......................................................................................... 31
5. INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 32
5.1. Unpacking <Instrument> system............................................................................ 32
5.2. Install at chosen location........................................................................................ 32
6. INDEX......................................................................................................................... 33

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1. INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION
The <Instrument> is a semi-automatic ESR instrument. The blood sample tubes must be mixed
externally before they are loaded into the sample holder one at a time. The instrument is
configured to work with EDTA anticoagulated samples (EDTA mode).
The sodium citrate dilution takes place in a 4+1 ratio and is achieved with ± 3% accuracy.
Twenty-four Westergren pipettes are housed in the carousel. Each is of precision bore glass.
The fill line is back-flushed with sodium citrate diluent.
Positive sample identification is achieved with a barcode-reader and takes place before aspiration
of the sample.
The temperature is corrected to the standard value of 18°C and ESR's may be read after one hour
or 30 minutes. A predicted one-hour result is presented in the 30-minute mode.
Results of the test are expressed in millimeters and printed on the build-in printer.
The <Instrument> can be interfaced bi-directional with Laboratory Information Management
Systems (LIMS) through interface protocols developed by Mechatronics.
The main features of the <Instrument> are:
•Single unit with small footprint, housing all units and containers.
•Closed compartment with a carousel holding 24 precision bore glass Westergren pipettes,
measuring unit and pipette filling station.
•Build-in printer.
•Chip card system.
•Barcode reader for sample identification.
•Serial / parallel interface.
•Easy accessible keypad with light key pressure due to piezo technology.
•Battery backup memory.
•Accessories kit.

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1.1. Chip card system
The <instrument> uses a chip card system which makes it possible to employ the instrument either
in a pay-per-test scheme or on customer-owner basis. Specific types of chip cards also grant
access to specific instruments settings.
A chip card must always be present in the card reader to operate the instrument.
The card reader is located on the left side of the <instrument>. Insert the chip card into the card
reader with the printed side facing forward. The chip card is correctly inserted when it appears as
shown in the picture:

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1.1.1. Chip card type A to E
Chip cards of the types Ato Eare used to operate the instrument in a pay-per-test scheme. The
chip cards contain a certain amount of credits units. How many tests can be performed with this
amount of credits depends on the configuration which is made by the local <instrument> dealer.
The following amounts of credit units are available:
Card type
Credit units
A 100.000
B 500.000
C 1.000.000
D 5.000.000
E 10.000.000
NOTE:
Available card types and amount of credit units per card may be
subject to changes.
The total amount of credit units on the chip card is transferred to the <instrument> at once and the
chip card is then rendered void. It is not possible to use the same chip card to transfer credits to
more than one instrument.
This type of card is dealer dependent. The instrument only accepts chip cards of the dealer to
which the instrument is configured.
1.1.2. Chip card type I
Chip cards of type I("Installation card") are used by authorised staff of the dealer to install and
prepare the instrument for the customer. When this type of chip card is inserted in the card reader,
a PIN code must be entered to unlock the protected menus.
1.1.3. Chip card type Q
Chip cards of type Qare used to operate the instrument in ownership without credit limitations and
can only be used on instruments which are configured to accept the Qchip card.
1.1.4. Chip card type R
Chip cards of type R("Reset card") are exclusively used by authorised staff of the dealer to reset
the credit settings in the instrument to factory defaults. When this type of chip card is inserted in
the card reader, a PIN code must be entered to unlock the protected menus.

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1.1.5. Chip card type S
Chip cards of type S("Supervisor card") are used by lab supervisors to grant them access to
important instrument settings. When this type of chip card is inserted in the card reader, a PIN
code must be entered to unlock the protected menus.
1.1.6. Chip card type T
Chip cards of type T("Technician card") are used by service technicians to install and prepare the
instrument for routine operation and to perform service functions. When this type of chip card is
inserted in the card reader, a PIN code must be entered to unlock the protected menus.
1.1.7. PIN code
The following pin codes are applicable for the following cards
Card type
Credits
password
A 100.000 n.a.
B 500.000 n.a.
C 1.000.000 n.a.
D 5.000.000 n.a.
E 10.000.000 n.a.
Q Owner card n.a.
R Reset card 4711
S Supervisor card 3964
T Technician card 4711
I Installation card 4711
n.a.= not applicable
1.2. Technical specifications
Technical specifications for the <Instrument>:
Instrument model Model name Catalogue number (REF)
Starrsed ST BANG109000

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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. sodium citrate diluent (3.2% NaCl);
accuracy ±3%
Reported result
mm after 1 hour
Throughput:
30 minute method
36/hour
60 minute method
24/hour
Reagents:
Reagents used QRR 010931 Diluent
QRR 010946 X-Clean
Blood volume:
Aspirated blood volume per
sample
1.2 ml in EDTA mode
Tube types:
Sample tube types
Most commonly used brands/types.
Closed tubes with concentric cap only.
Total length: 73 ... 93 mm
Body diameter: 11.5 ... 15.5 mm
Cap diameter: 13 ... 18 mm

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Barcode reader:
Barcode reader type
CCD.
Reading capabilities Most common barcode labels
Code39, ITF, Industrial 2 or 5, CodaBar,EAN/UPC,
CODE128
Total power specifications:
Mains voltage
115 - 230V, 50-60Hz
Fuse (20 x 5 mm)
Slow blow 230V, 1.6 Amp / 115V 2.5 Amp
Power consumption
Standby 30 VA / Maximum 100 VA
Heat output
Standby 16 Watt / Operation 30 Watt
Environment:
Sound level
Less than 58 dBA
Environment temperature
18 - 28 °C
Relative humidity
10-90%
Dimensions
Table space
330x550 mm
Height
770 mm
Weight empty
23 kg
LIS connectivity:
Communication
Serial, bi-directional according various protocols
Data storage:
Storage medium
Battery back-up memory
Storage capacity
Results and raw data of 896 samples

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1.2.1. CE Mark <Instrument>
The CE Mark is found on the Mechatronics instrument identification plate, an illustration of which is
shown below with explanations.
The instrument identification plate is fitted at the left side of the rear panel of the <Instrument>.
Explanation:
1. Instrument name <Instrument>
2. Instrument type and model
3. Instrument serial number
4. Electrical information
5. Protection class
6. Manufacturer information and Date of manufacture
1.3. Accessories kit
The <Instrument> comes with an accessories kit. For a complete list of the the contents of
accessories kit, see Appendix - Article reference list Starrsed ST

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2. STARRSED LINE OF ESR INSTRUMENTS
The Starrsed line of ESR automated instruments is unique by the fact that it has automated the
Westergren Method and fully complies with the published reference method, including working with
diluted EDTA blood. The Starrsed line offers several types of ESR analyzers. Our solutions range
from tube-based to rack-based to track-based, the latter resulting in the highest level of automation
possible. Laboratories that operate different Starrsed instruments in different capacities are
assured that correlations are precise and fully reliable.
Starrsed ST, Starrsed RS, Starrsed RL and Starrsed TL are instrument names of RR
Mechatronics. Until 2014 the Starrsed ST was called Inversa 24M, the Starrsed RS was called
AutoCompact, the Starrsed RL was called Interrliner (Standalone). RR Mechatronics changed the
product names to benefit better from the worldwide recognizability of the brand name Starrsed.

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3. GENERAL INTRODUCTION
Click on the link if the link is applicable;
•How to use the service manual (on page 17)
•Maintenance schedule
•<Instrument> Appendix - Maintenance schedule
•Trouble shooting information
•Block diagrams <Instrument> (on page 21)
•FAQ index page
•Visual board reference <Instrument> (on page 23)
•General electronics board information <Instrument> (on page 25)
•General Motor and Sensors information (on page 27)

General introduction
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3.1. How to use the Service Manual
In the service manual the following description structure is used to explain an Assembly or Unit.
1. Assembly quick reference to Drawings of the assembly.
This section has the main contents to all other sections in this chapter.
All this assembly drawings are collected in a table.
2. Assembly general information.
All the information what is useful to know to get a better understanding of the assembly.
3. Assembly control with the Menu structure of the software.
In this section all the key functions to control the assembly.
4. Assembly error messages.
All the error messages what is caused by a faulty assembly.
1. Assembly fault symptoms.
All symptoms what can be caused by a faulty assembly.
5. Assembly work instructions.
Instructions for performing often used maintenance procedures.
6. Special tools requirement for this assembly.
List of special not common used tools.
7. Assembly or unit block diagrams.
8. Assembly sensor information.
All the information about the sensors in use by the assembly.
1. How to make the proper sensor adjustment.
2. Assembly label information.
3. Assembly sensor and motor reference.
4. Assembly sensor adjustments.
9. Assembly hardware replacement.
Only hardware replacement is mentioned in this section, like motors and sensor replacement.
10. Assembly hardware adjustment.
When hardware adjustment is required, instructions are mentioned in this section.
11. All trouble shooting on the assembly.
A combination of the Trouble shooting in the User manual of the instrument and extra trouble
shooting on engineer level.
12. Useful and previous information about the assembly.
Extra useful and previous information about hardware and adjustments on the assembly.
13. Applicable drawings from the assembly.

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3.2. Explanation of available documentation
Manuals for the <Instrument> are available on three levels: for the operator, the supervisor and the
service engineer.
The following manuals are available:
1. Instructions for Use (IFU)
Intended for the operator: Contains instructions for normal operation, safety, preventive
maintenance and trouble shooting procedures to solve the most common problems. Available
in several languages.
2. User Manual (UM)
Intended for the lab supervisor. Contains information from the IFU and additional information
concerning settings, service, higher maintenance levels and trouble shooting procedures to
solve more complicated problems. Only available in English.
3. Service Manual (SM)
Intended for trained service engineers. Describes maintenance, servicing and repair of the
instrument in detail. Contains detailed descriptions of parts, assembly drawings, modifications,
extended trouble shooting, flow diagrams etc. Only available in English.
4. Installation Manual (IM)
Intended for trained service engineers. Contains instructions and procedures for installation
and start-up. Only available in English.
Manuals are available in PDF and HTML-format and can be downloaded from
http://www.rrmechatronics.com.