Siemens ADVIA 1800 Manual

11221680 Rev. A, 2015-12
Operator’s Guide
ADVIA®1800 Chemistry System
ADVIA
®
1800
Chemistry System

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The ADVIA®1800 Chemistry system is for in vitro diagnostic use.
The information in this guide was correct at the time of release. However,
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics continues to improve products and reserves the right to
change specifications, equipment, and maintenance procedures at any time without
notice.
If the system is used in a manner not specified by Siemens, the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired. Observe all warning and hazard statements.
The ADVIA Chemistry system is manufactured in Japan for Siemens.
The Universal Rack Handling System is manufactured in Germany for Siemens.
Manufactured in Japan for:
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in any form without prior consent in writing from Siemens.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents........................................................................................................................................3
1 System Overview ...................................................................................................................................13
Operating principle ...................................................................................................................................13
Hardware Overview...................................................................................................................................14
Display and power panel..........................................................................................................................................15
Analyzer back view..................................................................................................................................................15
External Circuit Ratings ...........................................................................................................................................16
External Circuits..................................................................................................................................................16
Connected Equipment.........................................................................................................................................16
Analyzer top view.....................................................................................................................................................16
STT rotate and SMP pause buttons.........................................................................................................................17
Pumps......................................................................................................................................................................17
Workstation (front view)...........................................................................................................................................18
PC (front view).........................................................................................................................................................18
PC (back view).........................................................................................................................................................19
Opening the Top Cover............................................................................................................................................19
Reagents ....................................................................................................................................................19
Reagent mechanisms..............................................................................................................................................19
Reagent trays ..........................................................................................................................................................20
Reagent tray operation ............................................................................................................................................20
RGT Pause button...............................................................................................................................................21
Reagent pumps .......................................................................................................................................................21
Reagent container types..........................................................................................................................................22
Sampling and analysis of photometric tests..........................................................................................22
Sample aspiration....................................................................................................................................................22
Sample tray.........................................................................................................................................................22
SMP Pause.........................................................................................................................................................23
Sample aspiration and dilution mechanisms............................................................................................................24
Dilution pumps (DIP and DOP) ...........................................................................................................................24
Sample pumps ....................................................................................................................................................25
Sample dilution........................................................................................................................................................25
Dilution tray operation .........................................................................................................................................25
Dilution tray mixer................................................................................................................................................26
Dilution tray mixer operation................................................................................................................................26
Dilution tray wash mechanisms...........................................................................................................................26
DPP probe features.............................................................................................................................................27

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Sample delivery to reaction tray...............................................................................................................................28
Sampling mechanisms........................................................................................................................................28
Sample probe......................................................................................................................................................29
Analysis ...................................................................................................................................................................29
Reaction tray.......................................................................................................................................................29
Reaction tray operation.......................................................................................................................................30
Reaction tray mixers............................................................................................................................................31
Reaction tray mixer operation .............................................................................................................................31
Reaction tray wash mechanisms.........................................................................................................................32
Reaction washer operation..................................................................................................................................32
Reaction tank...........................................................................................................................................................34
Spectrophotometer..................................................................................................................................................34
Universal rack handler – functional description (optional)........................................................................................36
Software Overview....................................................................................................................................38
Startup window........................................................................................................................................................38
Operation Panel.......................................................................................................................................................39
Buttons................................................................................................................................................................39
Status and message boxes.................................................................................................................................39
Other tasks accessed from System(s) on the Operation Panel...........................................................................39
Menu Panel..............................................................................................................................................................40
Other tasks accessed from System(s) on the Menu Panel..................................................................................40
Description of software windows............................................................................................................41
Request windows.....................................................................................................................................................41
Order Entry window.............................................................................................................................................41
Sample Log window............................................................................................................................................42
Test Result Monitor window................................................................................................................................42
Sample test status color codes ...........................................................................................................................43
Review/Edit window ............................................................................................................................................44
Reaction Monitor window....................................................................................................................................45
RealTime Monitor window...................................................................................................................................45
Test Select window*............................................................................................................................................45
Cup/Tube Assign window* ..................................................................................................................................45
Print Report window*...........................................................................................................................................45
Lab Results Converter (LRC)...................................................................................................................46
Setup to Use LRC...............................................................................................................................................46
Printing and/or Generating a PDF from the LRC.................................................................................................46
Statistics window*................................................................................................................................................46
Correlation window* ............................................................................................................................................46
Data Transmit window.........................................................................................................................................47
Calibration windows.................................................................................................................................................47

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View Calibration Curve window...........................................................................................................................47
Calibration/RBL History window..........................................................................................................................47
Sample Select window*.......................................................................................................................................48
Calibration Setup window* ..................................................................................................................................48
Maintenance windows..............................................................................................................................................49
System Startup/Shutdown Setting window..........................................................................................................49
User Maintenance window..................................................................................................................................49
System Monitor window ......................................................................................................................................49
System Maintenance Monitor window.................................................................................................................49
Lamp Energy Monitor window.............................................................................................................................49
ISE Operation window.........................................................................................................................................50
ISE Monitor window.............................................................................................................................................50
Manual Operation window...................................................................................................................................50
On-Line Monitor window......................................................................................................................................51
Error Report window*..........................................................................................................................................51
Viewing message details.....................................................................................................................................52
Controlling the number of messages listed.........................................................................................................52
Updating the message list...................................................................................................................................52
Printing the messages.........................................................................................................................................52
Deleting the messages........................................................................................................................................52
JEOL Maintenance window* ...............................................................................................................................52
Liquid Level Sensor Monitor window**................................................................................................................53
LAS Monitor window............................................................................................................................................53
Test Utilization Statistics window ........................................................................................................................53
Reagent windows ....................................................................................................................................................53
Reagent Inventory window..................................................................................................................................53
Monitoring Reagent Positions, number of Tests, Volumes, and Days Remaining...................................................54
NOTES................................................................................................................................................................54
Executing a Barcode Scan..................................................................................................................................55
Deselecting a Reagent........................................................................................................................................55
Printing a Reagent Summary Report...................................................................................................................56
Viewing Total Test Summary...................................................................................................................................56
Viewing Cal Interval Review ....................................................................................................................................56
CTT Monitor window ...........................................................................................................................................56
Reagent Container Settings window...................................................................................................................57
Active Test List window*......................................................................................................................................57
Reagent Information window* .............................................................................................................................57
Reagent Barcode Maintenance window*.............................................................................................................57
QC windows.............................................................................................................................................................58
ADVIA QC window..............................................................................................................................................58

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Real-time QC window..........................................................................................................................................58
Daily Precision Control window...........................................................................................................................59
QC Cumulative window.......................................................................................................................................59
Control Data Setup window.................................................................................................................................60
Sample Select window*.......................................................................................................................................60
QC Sample Definition window* ...........................................................................................................................60
Setup windows.........................................................................................................................................................61
System Specification Settings window*...............................................................................................................61
System Test List window.....................................................................................................................................62
Analysis Order Set window .................................................................................................................................62
Analytical Parameters (Serum) window*.............................................................................................................62
ISE Parameter Settings window**.......................................................................................................................63
Reflex Test Settings window*..............................................................................................................................63
Print Form Settings window**..............................................................................................................................63
Ctrl/Cal Sample Setup window* ..........................................................................................................................63
Setting System Parameters window**.................................................................................................................64
New Test Definition window*...............................................................................................................................64
Analytical Parameters (Chemistry) window.........................................................................................................64
Process Sequence window*................................................................................................................................66
Ratio Parameters window*..................................................................................................................................66
Blank Reagent Settings window**.......................................................................................................................66
Contamination Settings window*.........................................................................................................................66
Online Settings window**....................................................................................................................................67
Alarm Buzzer Settings window**.........................................................................................................................67
User Code Settings window*...............................................................................................................................67
Other Tasks.............................................................................................................................................................67
Version Information window....................................................................................................................68
ADVIA o.p. ..........................................................................................................................................................68
Controller.............................................................................................................................................................68
Safety Message ..................................................................................................................................................68
Etc.......................................................................................................................................................................69
Memo ..................................................................................................................................................................69
Using online help ......................................................................................................................................69
Viewing the content.............................................................................................................................................70
2 Operating the System............................................................................................................................71
Start the System........................................................................................................................................71
Logging on...............................................................................................................................................................71
Starting the system..................................................................................................................................................71
Performing a system-assisted startup (Start set).....................................................................................................72
Checking the analyzer .............................................................................................................................................73

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Set up of daily washes.............................................................................................................................................77
Times required to perform prime, washes, and cell blank...................................................................................78
Daily Operation..........................................................................................................................................78
Using workorders.....................................................................................................................................................78
Using host computer workorders.........................................................................................................................78
Creating workorders at the analyzer....................................................................................................................79
Creating multiple workorders...............................................................................................................................79
Deleting or changing test selectivity for multiple workorders...............................................................................80
Creating a profile .....................................................................................................................................................81
Creating a load list...................................................................................................................................................81
Loading patient samples..........................................................................................................................82
Loading patient samples on the STT .......................................................................................................................82
Methods Introduction ...............................................................................................................................83
Sample Collection and Preparation .........................................................................................................................83
Loading patient samples on the optional universal rack handler..............................................................................85
Urgent samples and manual reruns are run from the onboard sampler (STT)....................................................87
Starting the run .........................................................................................................................................87
Running calibrators and reagent baselines (RBL)...............................................................................................87
Running control samples.....................................................................................................................................88
Monitoring samples loaded on the optional universal rack handler..........................................................................89
Running an interrupt (STAT) sample...................................................................................................................89
Monitoring an analysis while it is running.................................................................................................................90
Processing status................................................................................................................................................90
Sample information and system status................................................................................................................90
Result data information .......................................................................................................................................91
Using the Sample Log ..............................................................................................................................91
Viewing the sample log entries............................................................................................................................91
Searching the sample log....................................................................................................................................92
Deleting a specific sample log entry....................................................................................................................92
Deleting all sample log entries ............................................................................................................................92
Printing a list of the sample log entries................................................................................................................92
Exporting the sample log entries.........................................................................................................................93
Reviewing the calibration results .............................................................................................................................93
Reviewing the sample results..................................................................................................................................93
Reporting results......................................................................................................................................................93
Real-time reporting..............................................................................................................................................93
Batch transmission to a host computer...............................................................................................................94
Printing sample data................................................................................................................................................94
Batch Printing......................................................................................................................................................95
Shutting down the ADVIA Chemistry system ........................................................................................95

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Examples of shutdown settings ...............................................................................................................................96
System available during the night .......................................................................................................................96
Automatic startup from the Sleep state ...............................................................................................................96
Automatic startup with analyzer power kept ON..................................................................................................96
Performing a system-assisted shutdown (Shutdown set)........................................................................................97
Emergency stop, shutdown, and recovery procedures........................................................................98
Stopping operation after the analyzer is started..................................................................................................98
Managing an expected power outage.................................................................................................................98
Responding during a power failure while electric power is still off.......................................................................98
To resume operations after power is restored.....................................................................................................98
Additional Operating Instructions...........................................................................................................99
Switching Process Sequence and System Test List numbers.............................................................................99
Loading the reagent trays....................................................................................................................................99
Updating the Cumulative QC...............................................................................................................................99
Running automatic calibration..........................................................................................................................100
Using multiple reagent containers for the same test .........................................................................................100
Auto-calibration and auto-QC Situations that need corrective steps......................................................................101
Auto calibration with system-related errors .......................................................................................................101
Auto-calibration with lot change ........................................................................................................................101
Reagent pack switch in mid-calibration.............................................................................................................101
3 Calibration ............................................................................................................................................103
Calibration overview...............................................................................................................................103
When to calibrate...................................................................................................................................................103
Setting up the calibration .......................................................................................................................................103
Entering absolute or single-point (STD) calibration methods ............................................................................103
Entering multi-standard calibration methods.....................................................................................................104
How to calibrate a multi-standard method.........................................................................................................105
Running calibration................................................................................................................................................105
Reviewing the calibration.......................................................................................................................................106
Using the Calibration/RBL History window.............................................................................................................106
4 Quality Control .....................................................................................................................................109
Quality control overview ........................................................................................................................109
When to run control samples.................................................................................................................................109
Setting up quality control...................................................................................................................................109
Running the control samples.............................................................................................................................109
ADVIA QC window.................................................................................................................................................110
Reviewing the control results at different windows ................................................................................................110
5 Maintenance .........................................................................................................................................111
Maintenance schedule............................................................................................................................111

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Analytical Parameter Audit Trail............................................................................................................114
Daily maintenance...................................................................................................................................115
Inspecting and cleaning the probes.......................................................................................................................115
The probe cleaning tool kit.....................................................................................................................................117
Kit contents .......................................................................................................................................................117
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................118
Inspecting and cleaning the mixing rods and mixer wash cups .............................................................................119
Checking reagents and system solutions...............................................................................................................120
Monitoring Reagent Tray Temperature .............................................................................................................120
Inspecting and cleaning the reaction (WUD) and dilution (DWUD) cuvette washers.............................................121
Inspecting and cleaning the cuvette splash covers................................................................................................123
Inspecting and cleaning the probe wash cups.......................................................................................................124
Inspecting the pumps.............................................................................................................................................125
Performing the startup wash (WASH3)..................................................................................................................127
Performing the shutdown wash..............................................................................................................................128
Performing additional ISE electrode washes .........................................................................................................129
Recording ISE slopes ............................................................................................................................................130
Weekly maintenance...............................................................................................................................131
Performing the weekly wash..................................................................................................................................131
Checking and replenishing the lamp coolant .........................................................................................................132
Checking lamp energy...........................................................................................................................................133
Reading lamp energy data................................................................................................................................135
Measuring cuvette blanks......................................................................................................................................135
Cell blank measurement results are summarized as follows:............................................................................136
Cleaning the analyzer and rack handler exterior panels........................................................................................137
Monthly maintenance .............................................................................................................................138
Cleaning the turntable interiors (STT/CTT and RTT).............................................................................................138
Cleaning the inside of the STT/CTT housing.....................................................................................................138
Cleaning the inside of the reagent tray refrigerated housing.............................................................................139
Cleaning or replacing the wash solution reagent containers (53 – 56) ..................................................................140
Cuvette wash and cuvette conditioner usage....................................................................................................140
Cleaning and replenishing the dilution bottle.........................................................................................................141
Cleaning and replenishing the cuvette wash bottle................................................................................................142
Cleaning the chiller filter.........................................................................................................................................143
Cleaning the large water pump (LWP) filter...........................................................................................................144
Every 2 months maintenance ................................................................................................................146
Cleaning the dilution tray cuvettes.........................................................................................................................146
Cleaning and replenishing the cuvette conditioner bottle.......................................................................................147
Every 3 months maintenance ................................................................................................................149
Replacing the lamp................................................................................................................................................149

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Washing the electrodes lines.................................................................................................................................151
Every 4 months maintenance ................................................................................................................153
Cleaning the ancillary reagent bottle filters............................................................................................................153
Cleaning the pure-water bottle filter.......................................................................................................................154
Replacing the reaction and dilution cuvettes..........................................................................................................155
As required maintenance.......................................................................................................................158
Backing up system files.........................................................................................................................................158
Restoring system files............................................................................................................................................159
Replacing the SPP, RPP1, and RPP2 probes.......................................................................................................160
Removing a probe.............................................................................................................................................160
Install a new probe............................................................................................................................................162
Replacing DPP probes equipped with crash detection..........................................................................................163
Removing the DPP probe cover........................................................................................................................163
Removing the probe from the probe arm...............................................................................................................164
Install the new DPP probe.................................................................................................................................165
Aligning the DPP probe.....................................................................................................................................166
Replenishing the RRV (reaction) bath oil bottle.....................................................................................................166
Preventive cleaning of the wash station lines ........................................................................................................168
Washing all the ISE lines.......................................................................................................................................172
Washing the lines..............................................................................................................................................173
Rinsing the lines................................................................................................................................................173
Priming and initializing the ISE module.............................................................................................................174
Replacing ISE electrodes.......................................................................................................................................174
Removing electrodes.........................................................................................................................................174
Installing electrodes...........................................................................................................................................175
Priming the ISEs ...............................................................................................................................................175
Calibrating the ISEs...........................................................................................................................................176
Storing the reference electrode.........................................................................................................................176
Conditioning the Na and K electrodes ...................................................................................................................177
Cleaning the dilution bowl and waste-drain nozzle................................................................................................178
Cleaning the dilution bowl .................................................................................................................................178
Cleaning the waste drain nozzle .......................................................................................................................179
Maintaining the ISE unit after the dilution bowl and waste-drain nozzle are clean............................................180
6 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................181
7 File Management..................................................................................................................................183
Saving the error log to a test file...........................................................................................................183
Capturing the error report:.................................................................................................................................183
Saving the test data from the User Maintenance window......................................................................................184
Saving test data ................................................................................................................................................184
Saving reaction data in CSV format.......................................................................................................................185

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Saving a data archive from User Maintenance window.........................................................................................186
Viewing data that was previously archived........................................................................................................187
8 System Setup .......................................................................................................................................189
Connecting the ADVIA Chemistry System and your host computer.................................................189
Setting the System Monitor....................................................................................................................189
During operation system settings area..............................................................................................................190
Pre-operation settings.......................................................................................................................................190
Clot Detection settings ......................................................................................................................................190
Setting up the ISE ...................................................................................................................................190
Activating the ISE..............................................................................................................................................190
Setting up ISE parameters.....................................................................................................................................191
ISE calibration...................................................................................................................................................191
Checking ISE calibration........................................................................................................................................191
Configuring reruns..................................................................................................................................193
Automatically request reruns for flagged samples.............................................................................................193
Processing the rerun automatically...................................................................................................................193
Manually requesting rerun using Review/Edit ...................................................................................................193
Appendix A – Safety Information ..........................................................................................................195
Warning and hazard statements............................................................................................................195
Biohazard warning.................................................................................................................................................195
Electrical warning...................................................................................................................................................195
Laser warning........................................................................................................................................................195
Household bleach warning.....................................................................................................................................196
Ancillary and method reagents warnings...............................................................................................................196
Regulatory compliance ..........................................................................................................................................197
Laser information ..............................................................................................................................................197
Appendix B – Warranty and Support Information ...............................................................................199
Limited Instrument Warranty and Service Delivery Policy.................................................................199
Warranty period.....................................................................................................................................................199
Additional service period........................................................................................................................................199
Service calls...........................................................................................................................................................200
Service during normal hours .............................................................................................................................200
Extent of a service call......................................................................................................................................200
Service outside normal hours............................................................................................................................200
Replacement of parts.............................................................................................................................................200
Warranty and service exclusions ...........................................................................................................................200
Design changes and retrofitting of instruments.................................................................................................202
OSHA requirements..........................................................................................................................................202
Software License...................................................................................................................................................202

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ADVIA Contact information....................................................................................................................................203
Siemens Offices Worldwide ..............................................................................................................................203
Appendix C – Customer replaceable parts...........................................................................................205
Appendix D – Specifications..................................................................................................................207
Specifications – all.................................................................................................................................................207
Appendix E – Symbols ...........................................................................................................................213
Explanations of symbols associated with the ADVIA 1800 system ..................................................213
Warning and caution symbols................................................................................................................................213
System operation symbols.....................................................................................................................................214
System rating label symbols..................................................................................................................................215
Hardware component symbols ..............................................................................................................................216
Ancillary reagent symbols......................................................................................................................................216
Connector symbols................................................................................................................................................217
System packaging label symbols...........................................................................................................................218
Appendix F – Flags .................................................................................................................................219
Alarm (result) flags .................................................................................................................................219

System Overview 13
1 System Overview
Figure 1-1. The ADVIA 1800 Chemistry System
The ADVIA1800 Chemistry System is an automated, clinical chemistry analyzer that
can run tests on human serum, plasma, or urine in random access, batch, and STAT
(interrupt) modes at a throughput rate of 1200 photometric tests per hour and 600
electrolyte tests per hour.
The ADVIA 1800 Chemistry System is for in vitro diagnostic use.
Operating principle
This sequence summarizes a photometric analysis on the Chemistry System:
1. The system performs cell blank measurements before reagents are added.
2. The first reagent (R1) for a test is aspirated from reagent tray 1 and dispensed by the
reagent probe into the cuvette in the reaction tray.
3. Samples on the sample tray or rack handler are aspirated and diluted by the dilution
probe, then dispensed into cuvettes in the dilution tray.
4. The dilution mixer stirs the diluted sample.
5. The sample probe dispenses the required amount of diluted sample into the RRV
cuvettes (the reagent is already in the cuvettes).
The system can use the remaining diluted sample in the DTT cuvettes for additional tests
on a workorder, a rerun, dilution, or reflex testing.
6. The reaction mixer 1 mixes the first reagent and the sample.
7. The second reagent (R2) for a test is aspirated from reagent tray 2 and dispensed by
the reagent probe into the cuvette in the reaction tray.
8. The reaction mixer 2 mixes sample and reagent 1 and reagent 2.
9. The reaction takes place for the amount of time designated in the assay.
10. The spectrophotometer obtains the concentration data every six seconds.
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11. You can view and print the results of the analysis.
12. When measurement is complete, the RRV cuvettes are washed.
13. When the analysis is complete, the lamp energy is checked at each wavelength.
Hardware Overview
1 ISE Buffer Solution
2Incubation Bath Oil
3Isotonic Saline Diluent
4Cuvette Wash Solution
5Cuvette Conditioner
6 Pure-water Bottle
7 Reaction Bath Oil Pump
8 LWP Pressure Meter
9 Power and Display Panel
10 LWP Inline Filter
11 Level Sensor Connectors
12 Pumps (behind reagent
bottles)
Figure 1-2. Analyzer front view

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Display and power panel
Figure 1-3. Power panel
1 READY lamp lights when the instrument is
ready.
2 START lamp lights when analysis is being
performed.
3 ALARM lamp lights when a problem occurs.
4 SYSTEM RESET button resets the computer
controlling the instrument (not normally used).
5 EMERGENCY STOP button is pressed to stop
the instrument in an emergency.
WARNING
If the system was stopped using the Emergency
Stop button, you must perform a Weekly wash
(WASH2) prior to processing samples.
6OPERATE/STANDBY switch turns the analyzer
power ON (OPERATE) or OFF (STANDBY).
7POWER lamp lights when the analyzer power is
ON.
Analyzer back view
1 Printer Power Cord (to separate power
source)
2 PC Power Cord
3 Monitor Power Cord
4 Main Power Switch (powers the entire
instrument)
5Power Strip
6To Power Source
7External Water Supply
8Fuse Panel
9Temperature Regulator
10 Drain
11 LAS Interface Cables
12 URH Power Cable
Figure 1-4. Analyzer rear view

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External Circuit Ratings
External Circuits
Maximum supply current of outlet: 15.0 A at 100V.
Connected Equipment
Rack handler, Workstation
Analyzer top view
1 Sample Tray
2 Sample-Dilution Probe (DPP)
3 Dilution Mixer (DMIX)
4 Dilution Tray (DTT)
5 Dilution Washer (DWUD)
6 Sample Probe (SPP)
7 Reaction Tray washer (WUD)
8 Reaction Tray (RRV)
9 Reaction Mixer 2 (MIXR2)
10 Reagent Probe 2 (RPP2)
11 Reagent Tray 2 (RTT2)
12 Reagent Probe 1 (RPP1)
13 Reagent Tray 1 (RTT1)
14 Reaction Mixer 1 (MIXR1)
15 Spectrophotometer Compartment (lid off)
16 Sample Rotate and Sample Pause Buttons
Figure 1-5. Analyzer top view

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STT rotate and SMP pause buttons
Figure 1-6. Location of STT rotate and SMP Pause buttons
1STT Rotation Button
2LED
3SMP Pause Button
Pumps
1 Sampling Pump (SP)
2 Dilution Aspiration Pump (DIP)
3 Dilution Discharge Pump (DOP)
4 Dilution Wash Pump (DCP)
5 Sampling and reagent wash pump
(SRWP)
6 Reagent Dispensing Pump 1 (RP1)
7 Reagent Dispensing Pump 2 (RP2)
Figure 1-7. Vertical pumps

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Workstation (front view)
1Mouse
2Touch-screen monitor
3Printer
4Keyboard
5Personal computer (PC)
Figure 1-8. Workstation front view
PC (front view)
1USB Ports
2 PC power switch. Used to turn the power for the
personal computer ON or OFF. Normally, it is left
ON.
3DVD-RW Drive
4DVD-RW drive access lamp. Lights when
reading the CD.
5Eject CD
6DVD-ROM drive eject button. Press to remove
the CD.
7 PC power lamp. Lights when the power for the
personal computer is ON.
8Hard-drive access lamp. Lights when reading or
writing to the hard disk.
9Reset Switch
10 Access Door
Figure 1-9. PC front view

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PC (back view)
1Modem connectors
2Sleep ITF board potentiometer
3Analyzer connector
4CRT connector
5Printer connector
6Serial connector (COM1) LIS
7Keyboard connector
8Mouse connector
9 PC power connector
10 Serial connector (COM2) URH
Figure 1-10. PC back view
Opening the Top Cover
WARNING
The instrument's top cover must be placed in the full open position for it to stay open.
Failure to do so could cause unexpected closure of the cover resulting in injury.
To open the top cover, perform the following steps:
1. Open the top cover.
2. Confirm that the cover is in the full open position. The top cover is in the full open
position when it comes to a hard stop and cannot be raised any further.
Reagents
Reagent mechanisms
The reagent probes (RPP1 and RPP2) aspirate reagent from the reagent trays (RTT1 and
RTT2) and dispense it into reaction tray (RRV) cuvettes for analysis, according to
specified conditions. Reagent pumps (RP1 and RP2) handle the aspiration and dispensing
functions.

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Reagent trays
Reagent trays 1 and 2 (RTT1 and RTT2) contain reagents used for assays (positions
1 - 52) and the detergents used for daily washing and contamination prevention (positions
53 - 56). The reagent probes (RPP1 and RPP2) aspirate the required reagent and dispense
it into reaction tray (RRV) cuvettes for analysis.
1 Reagent Probe 2 (RPP2)
2 Reagent Probe 2 Wash Port
3 Reagent Probe 1 Wash Port
4 Reagent Probe 1 (RPP1)
Figure 1-11. Reagent probes
Each tray has 56 positions. RTT1 contains the first reagent (R1); RTT2 contains the
second reagent (R2).
You can use any reagent container for more than one test item; a test item may require
more than one reagent container.
Each reagent tray has a barcode reader (RBC-1 and RBC-2).
Reagent tray operation
At initialization, the trays rotate clockwise until reagent bottle 1 is in the aspiration
position.
After you start a run, the reagent trays move clockwise to position 1, then they rotate
clockwise or counterclockwise (whichever results in a smaller rotation) to move reagents
to the aspiration position. The number of trays and reagents used depends on the specified
assay conditions.
To check the reagent volume and number of tests remaining in a container, use the
Reagent Inventory window.