scil DB-1000 User manual

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Vers.: 20220216_ENG 1
User Manual
Element DC
Clinical Chemistry Analyzer
For veterinary use

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Vers.: 20220216_ENG 2
Copyright
© Copyright 2022 Element DC
The information in this manual is protected by copyright. Except as specifically permitted, no
portion of this document may be distributed or reproduced by any means, or in any form, without
the prior consent of Element DC.
The contents of this User’s Manual and product specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Correct Disposal of this Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in Countries with Separate Collection Systems)
This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic
accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household
waste at the end of theirworking life. To prevent possible harm to the
environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from
other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material
resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their
local government office, for details of where and how they can take these items for
environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase
contract. This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial
wastes for disposal.
State of California Proposition 65 Warning (US only)
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Correct Disposal of Batteries in this Product
This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should
not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. Where marked, the
chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above
the reference levels in EC Directive 2006/66.

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Table of Contents
Safety Warnings and Cautions ............................................................................................................ 6
1.1. User´s Manual and Labeled Symbols ..................................................................................... 6
1.2. Cautions for System Installation.............................................................................................. 8
1.3. Cautions for Moving the System ............................................................................................. 9
1.4. Cautions Before Use ............................................................................................................... 9
1.5. Cautions During Use ............................................................................................................. 10
1.6. Precautions for Preparing Blood Samples ............................................................................ 11
1.7. Precautions for Storage and Maintenance After Use............................................................ 11
1.8. EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Information................................................................. 12
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................... 13
2.1. Intended Use ......................................................................................................................... 13
2.2. Analysis Principle .................................................................................................................. 14
2.3. What´s in the Box .................................................................................................................. 14
2.4. Introduction of Features......................................................................................................... 16
3.0. Installation................................................................................................................................ 18
3.1. Installation.............................................................................................................................. 18
3.2. Replacing Printer Paper ........................................................................................................ 18
3.3. Connecting Wi-Fi USB Dongle.............................................................................................. 20
4.0. Analyzing.................................................................................................................................. 21
4.1. Analyzing............................................................................................................................... 21
4.1.1. Turning Power On.......................................................................................................... 21
4.1.2. Preparing an Analysis.................................................................................................... 25
4.1.3. Canceling an Analysis in Progress................................................................................ 28
4.1.4. Analysis Completed....................................................................................................... 29
4.1.5. Viewing Analysis Results............................................................................................... 30
4.2. Viewing Results..................................................................................................................... 32
4.2.1. Viewing Results of a Patient´s Analysis ........................................................................ 33
4.2.2. Viewing QC Results (QC Material/Electronic)............................................................... 35
4.2.3. Searching Results.......................................................................................................... 37
4.2.4. Printing Results.............................................................................................................. 39
4.2.5. Printing analysis results by analytes.............................................................................. 41
4.2.6. Transferring Results ...................................................................................................... 44
4.2.7. Deleting Results............................................................................................................. 45
4.3. Quality Control....................................................................................................................... 47
4.3.1. Starting Quality Control ................................................................................................. 47

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4.4. Analyzer Settings –General Operator Settings .................................................................... 50
4.4.1. Display Settings............................................................................................................. 52
4.4.2. Calibration (Touch Screen Calibration) ......................................................................... 52
4.4.3. LCD Brightness.............................................................................................................. 53
4.4.4. Screensaver Settings .................................................................................................... 53
4.4.5. LCD Off Settings............................................................................................................ 55
4.4.6. Volume Settings............................................................................................................. 55
4.5. Setting the Password............................................................................................................. 56
4.6. Print Settings ......................................................................................................................... 57
4.7. Barcode Settings ................................................................................................................... 59
4.8. Language Settings................................................................................................................. 60
4.9. Self-Test ................................................................................................................................ 61
4.10. Analyzer Settings –Administrator Settings ........................................................................... 64
4.11. Analysis Settings ................................................................................................................... 65
4.11.1. Unit Settings .................................................................................................................. 65
4.11.2. Change Order................................................................................................................ 66
4.11.3. Reference Range Settings ............................................................................................ 68
4.11.4. Registering Species....................................................................................................... 70
4.11.5. Deleting Species............................................................................................................ 71
4.12. QC Material............................................................................................................................ 72
4.12.1. Registering QC Material ................................................................................................ 72
4.12.2. Changing QC Material................................................................................................... 76
4.12.3. Deleting QC Material ..................................................................................................... 79
4.12.4. Importing QC Material ................................................................................................... 80
4.13.Lock Settings......................................................................................................................... 83
4.13.1. Locking Quality Control ................................................................................................. 83
4.13.2. Setting the Lock............................................................................................................. 84
4.13.3. Setting an Operator ID................................................................................................... 85
4.13.4. Creating an Operator ID ................................................................................................ 86
4.13.5. Editing an Operator ID................................................................................................... 86
4.13.6. Deleting an Operator ID................................................................................................. 87
4.13.7. Exporting Operator IDs.................................................................................................. 88
4.13.8. Importing Operator IDs.................................................................................................. 90
4.14. Network Settings ................................................................................................................... 93
4.14.1. Connecting to a Network ............................................................................................... 93
4.14.2. Setting Network Connections........................................................................................ 95

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4.14.3. Setting EMR/Mobile....................................................................................................... 97
4.14.4. Setting Mobile Support .................................................................................................. 98
4.15. Setting Time........................................................................................................................... 99
4.16. Changing Time Format........................................................................................................ 100
4.17. System Settings................................................................................................................... 101
4.18. System Reset ...................................................................................................................... 102
4.19. USB Backup ........................................................................................................................ 103
4.20. Export Errors........................................................................................................................ 105
4.21. System Update.................................................................................................................... 107
4.22. License Notification ............................................................................................................. 108
4.23. Turning Power Off ............................................................................................................... 110
5. Maintenance................................................................................................................................ 111
5.1. Daily Maintenance............................................................................................................... 111
5.1.1. Care Instructions for Analyzer ..................................................................................... 111
5.1.2. Plunger Pad Maintenance ........................................................................................... 111
5.1.3. Camera and LED Window Maintenance ..................................................................... 112
5.1.4. Cartridge Inlet Maintenance ........................................................................................ 112
5.2. Maintenance for Extended Storage..................................................................................... 113
6. Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................... 114
6.1. Troubleshooting................................................................................................................... 114
6.1.1. Check Before Requesting Repair................................................................................ 114
6.1.2. Restoring Factory Settings .......................................................................................... 114
6.1.3. Well Contamination Cleaning Guide For Dust Removal (Error Code: 405007A)........ 114
6.2. Error List.............................................................................................................................. 116
7. Other Information....................................................................................................................... 128
7.1. Quality Control Policy .......................................................................................................... 128
7.1.1. Westgard Multi-rule Technique.................................................................................... 128
7.2. System Information.............................................................................................................. 128
7.3. Accessories (sold separately) Information .......................................................................... 129
7.4. Other Information................................................................................................................. 130
7.5. Warranty.............................................................................................................................. 130
7.6. Address and Information ..................................................................................................... 130

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Safety Warnings and Cautions
Follow the safety warnings and cautions in this manual for safe and appropriate use of the analyzer
and its components. Repairs and maintenance work not discussed in this User Manual are to be
performed by a designated Element DC service provider. Any attempt to repair the product by the user
may result in injury. Do not use the product in an area with containing combustible gas or high levels
of contamination. Malfunctions and damage caused by any use other than specified in the User
Manual are excluded from the manufacturer’s warranty. If the equipment is used in a manner not
specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
1.1. User´s Manual and Labeled Symbols
Symbol
Explanation
Biohazard. A specimen as well as a used cartridge is potentially hazardous.
Handle with care.
Caution. To use this product safely, all safety precautions and cautions listed
in this manual must be followed.
Consult instruction for use
Temperature Limitation/Allowed Temperature Range Shows temperature
limit for storage or transport
Fragile/Fragile contents; handle with care
Keep dry
This direction up
Loading Unit/Avoid stacking more than the marked number of units
Serial number
Manufacturer

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USB port
CE Mark
European Authorized Representative
Catalog number
Ethernet port
Power adaptor connector
Direct current
Power On
Power Off
Power button
This symbol indicates that the European Directive on Waste of Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) must be adhered to and the device must not
be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste, but must be collected
separately.
Please contact an authorized representative of the manufacturer or an
authorized waste management company for information concerning the
decommissioning of your equipment.
Li/Pb/Cd/Hg
This separate collection symbol is affixed to a battery or its packing, to
advise that the battery must be recycled or disposed of in accordance with
local or country laws. The letters below the symbol indicate whether the
battery contains certain elements (Li=Lithium, Pb=Lead, Cd=Cadmium,
Hg=Mercury). All batteries removed from the equipment must be properly
recycled or disposed of.
Please contact an authorized representative of the manufacturer or an
authorized waste management company for information concerning the
decommissioning of your equipment.

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1.2. Cautions for System Installation
–Install the analyzerin a secure location. Damage to the instrument orpersonal injury may
result if the analyzer is dropped.
–Use only the AC adaptors and powercables designated forthe instrument.
–Use regularvoltage. Use of incorrect voltage maycause damage to the instrument and increase
the risk of fire. Be sure to use the appropriate voltage (100 –240V).
–Do not place objects on top of the analyzer. This may cause the analyzer to malfunction and
falling objects may result in personal injury or damage to the analyzer.
–Maintain at least 15 cm of empty space between the wall and the analyzer for safety.The
product’s internal temperature may rise which could result in injury if touched.
–Do not use damaged power cables which may cause electric shock orfire.
–Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the product.
–Do not block theventilation intake at the bottom part of analyzerorput any- thing into the
ventilation intake. This maydamage internal parts and increase the chance of fire or electric
shock.
–Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Keep the installation area dry.
–Connect the power cord to a groundedwall outlet. Failing to do so may result in electric shock
orinjury.
–Place the power supply plug within easy access. If instrument problems occur, turn the power
off completelyby unplugging the powersupply plug. The power button on the instrument does
not completelyturn the power supply off.
–Install the analyzer on a flatsurface.
–Indoor use
–Main supply voltage fluctuation: ±10%
–Overvoltage Category Ⅱ
–Pollution degree 2

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1.3. Cautions for Moving the System
–Dropping the analyzerwhile moving orcarrying it may cause damage to the instrument.
–Avoid impact at all times when moving theanalyzer.
–When transporting the analyzer, use the shock absorber packaging.
First, turn off the power and disconnect the AC adaptor from the analyzer. Place one hand on the
handle at the rear of the instrument (marked by an arrow in the figure below) and support the unit
by placing the otherhand on the bottom surface of the instrument.
1.4. Cautions Before Use
–Check fordust or other impurities on a regularbasis.
–Always install the analyzer in a well-ventilated, clean, and dry area.
–Keep the analyzerawayfrom heat-emitting products (such as heaters),which may cause
deformation of the instrument, fire, oradverselyinfluence analysis results.

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1.5. Cautions During Use
–This analyzer is foruse by experienced medical personnel, such as veterinarian.
–Avoid any outerimpact when analyzing blood samples.
–Do not open the covers while an analysis is being performed. The analysis will automatically
stop if the cover is opened.
–Do not place liquids near theinstrument.
If the analyzergets wet, unplug the instrument from the power outlet and contact product local
distributorforservice advice. Do not place the analyzerin an area contaminated with gas.
–Weargloves at all times to prevent the possibility of infection.
–Do not move the analyzer in the middle of an analysis.
–Always use designated power cables and AC adaptors. Do not unplug the instrument in the
middle of ananalysis.
–Insert cartridges correctly (top sideup).
–If the analyzermalfunctions, do not disassemble the instrument. Contact your dealer or Element
DC Technical Support.
–If the analyzerstops working forany reason (i.e. powerfailure), discard the used cartridge and
repeat the analysis with a new cartridge.
–Make sure that the QR codes on the cartridges have not been erased. Erased QR codes may
result in an abnormalanalysis.
–Ifyou wish to stop the analysis in progress without turning the analyzeroff, press the Cancel
button. After stopping an analysis in progress, throw away the used cartridge and replace it
with a newone.
–Operating temperature of the analyzeris 15 –32°C; the errorcode will appear when the
temperature is beyond the operating range.
–Disconnecting the Wi-Fi USB dongle while the analyzeris operating may result in a malfunction.
–Use only certified Wi-Fi USB dongle by country.
–Open and close the coverslowlyby holding the center. Otherwise, internal parts may be damaged
or noise can occur.