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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS

5.1 SPECIAL MODES ........................................................................................................................1

5.2 ENTERING THE MAINTENANCE MODES .................................................................................1
5.2.1 Maintenance Mode ............................................................................................................1
5.2.2 Factory Maintenance Mode ...............................................................................................1
5.2.3 Access to Maintenance Modes..........................................................................................2
5.3 MENU CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................3
5.4 CLOG REMOVAL .........................................................................................................................4
5.5 SERVICE SEQUENCE.................................................................................................................4
5.5.1 Setting Sequence...............................................................................................................5
5.5.2 Deprime Sequence ............................................................................................................5
5.5.3 Gain Adjustment ................................................................................................................6
5.5.4 Control Mode .....................................................................................................................6
5.5.5 Calibrator Mode .................................................................................................................6
5.5.6 Continuous Mode...............................................................................................................7
5.5.7 Clog Adjustment (Clog Voltage Adjustment Sequence) ....................................................7
5.6 SETTINGS ....................................................................................................................................8
5.6.1 Initialize ..............................................................................................................................8
5.6.2 Change...............................................................................................................................9
5.6.3 Sysmex Support (KX-21N software only) 3 ....................................................................13
5.6.4 Print Settings....................................................................................................................13
5.7 TEST OPERATION ....................................................................................................................14
5.7.1 DP Test Operation ...........................................................................................................14
5.7.2 SV Test Operation ...........................................................................................................14
5.7.3 HC Output Test (KX-21)/Output Test (HC) (KX-21N) 3 .................................................15
5.7.4 Output Test (DP) (KX-21N only) 3..................................................................................15
5.7.5 Output Test (GP) (KX-21N only) 3 .................................................................................15
5.7.6 IP Output Test (KX-21)/Output Test (IP) (KX-21N) 3 .....................................................15
5.8 SERVICE DATA..........................................................................................................................16
5.8.1 Status Display (Sensor & SV Status)...............................................................................17
5.9 SPECIAL SEQUENCE ...............................................................................................................18
5.9.1 Factory Rinse Sequence..................................................................................................18
5.9.2 Shipping Sequence..........................................................................................................18
5.9.3 Factory Initialize ...............................................................................................................18
5.9.4 Factory Settings ...............................................................................................................20
5.9.5 Raw Data Output .............................................................................................................20
5.9.6 Debugger .........................................................................................................................21
5.10 PRINT SETTINGS ......................................................................................................................21
5.11 CALIBRATION SETTINGS 33 ...................................................................................................21

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS

5.1 SPECIAL MODES

The KX-21 program is provided with various types of special mode performing various functions.
These are the following three modes, and this section explains only modes (2) and (3).

(1) Regular Mode

This mode is for the operator routine use. It is available when the instrument is powered up in the
ordinal procedure.

(2) Maintenance Mode

This is for the Sysmex field service representatives in carrying out maintenance of the instrument.

(3) Factory Maintenance Mode

This is for adjustments, pre-shipment inspection and shipment preparation of the instrument
performed by the production staffs. Also some menu are used by R&D staffs for investigation
purpose.

5.2 ENTERING THE MAINTENANCE MODES

Use the following procedure to enter into the Maintenance mode and Factory Maintenance mode.

5.2.1 Maintenance Mode

– To enter the Maintenance mode;

Press [C] [9] [.] and [0] keys on the Panel Keyboard in this order.

S is displayed in the left corner of top line of the LCD display.

– To exit from the Maintenance mode;

Press [C] and [0] keys on the Panel Keyboard in this order.

S disappears and the system becomes the Regular mode.

5.2.2 Factory Maintenance Mode

– To enter the Factory Maintenance mode;

Press the Start Switch when turning ON the power switch, and keep it pressing until a beep sounds.

D is displayed in the left corner of top line of the LCD display.

– To exit from the Factory Maintenance mode;

Press [C] and [0] keys on the Panel Keyboard, or
Power OFF the instrument.

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5.2.3 Access to Maintenance Modes

Press [SELECT] key on the Panel Keyboard.

From the Select menu, select 9: Service by pressing [9] key.
The Service menu will appear.

D *Service*

1: Clog Removal
2: Service Seq.
3: Settings
4: Test Operation
5: Service Data
6: Special Seq.

Figure 5-1: Service Menu Display (in Factory Maintenance Mode)

“*Service*” will appear in the system status area.

Note that “6: Special Seq.” menu appears only in the Factory Maintenance mode.
Refer to the following sections for each menu.

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5.3 MENU CONFIGURATION

Service 1: Clog Removal

2: Service Seq. 1: Setting Seq.

2: Deprime Seq.
3: Gain Adjustment 1: WBC/RBC
4: Control Mode 2: PLT
5: Calibrator Mode
6: Continuous Mode
7: Clog Adjustment

3: Settings 1: Initialize 1: Cycle Counter

2: Calibration
3: Stored Data
4: QC Data
5: Hardware Limit
6: Others
2: Change 1: Calibration
2: Hardware Limit
3: Print Settings 3: Parameters
3: Sysmex Support 4: Calibration Default
4: Print Settings 3

4: Test Operation 1: DP Test Operation

2: SV Test Operation 3
3: HC Output Test 3: Output Test (HC)
4: IP Output Test 4: Output Test (DP)
5: Output Test (GP)
6: Output Test (IP)

5: Service Data 1: Print

6: Special Seq. 1: Factory Rinse Seq.

2: Shipping Seq.
3: Factory Initialize
4: Factory Settings
5: Raw Data Output
6: Debugger

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5.4 CLOG REMOVAL
Apply voltage to the transducer apertures, and execute the clog removal sequence.

(1) Select 9: Service from Select Menu.

(2) Select 1: Clog Removal from Service submenu. The clog removal sequence starts.

S *Clog Removal*

Please wait.

Figure 5-2: Clog Removal in Progress

(3) After completion of the sequence, return to the Ready Screen.

5.5 SERVICE SEQUENCE

Service sequence include the following functions:
1. Setting sequence
2. Deprime sequence
3. Gain adjustment sequence
4. Control mode
5. Calibrator mode
6. Continuous mode
7. Clog adjustment (clog voltage adjustment sequence)

(1) Select 9: Service from Select Menu.

(2) Select 2: Service Seq. from Service submenu. The Service Sequence submenu appears.

S *Service Seq.*

1: Setting Seq.
2: Deprime Seq.
3: Gain Adjustment
4: Control Mode
5: Calibrator Mode
6: Continuous Mode
7: Clog Adjustment

Figure 5-3: Service Seq. Menu

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5.5.1 Setting Sequence

The setting sequence follows start-up when the system is installed.

(1) From the Service Seq. menu, select 1: Setting Seq.

“Press Start switch” message will be displayed.

(2) Press the Start Switch to start the setting sequence.

Press the [SELECT] key to cancel the program execution. The system will return to the Ready
Screen.

(3) When the sequence is in progress, “Please wait.” is displayed and the progress status will
appear in the system status area.
Note that the sequence cannot be stopped after the sequence started.

(4) When the sequence is completed, the system will return to the Ready Screen.

5.5.2 Deprime Sequence

During this sequence, liquid is discharged from the hydraulic lines.

(1) From the Service Seq. menu, select 2: Deprime Seq.

Instruction message will appear in the data processing area as shown in Figure 5-4.

S *Deprime Seq.*

Disconnect Reagent tubes and

Press Start SW to Waste Reagent.

Figure 5-4: Deprime Sequence Screen

(2) Press the Start Switch to start the deprime sequence. The liquid will be deprimed.
Press the [SELECT] key to cancel the program execution. The system will return to the Ready
Screen.

(3) When the sequence is in progress, “Please wait.” is displayed and the progress status will
appear in the system status area.
Note that the sequence cannot be stopped after the sequence started.

(4) When the sequence is completed, the system will return to the Ready Screen.

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5.5.3 Gain Adjustment

During this sequence, the WBC, RBC, and PLT gain (sensitivity) is adjusted.
The WBC/RBC gain can be adjusted automatically by changing the resistance of the digital control
(potentiometer) on the analog board, PCB No. 2135 (KX-21) or PCB No. 2150 (KX-21N) using standard 3
substances such as CELLCHECK-400. The gain of PLT channel is adjusted by using the analog control
volume.

(1) From the Service Seq. menu, select 3: Gain Adjustment. The Gain Adjustment menu will appear.

S *Gain Adjustment*

1: WBC/RBC
2: PLT

Figure 5-5: Gain Adjustment Menu

Refer to Section 4: Adjustment for the details.

5.5.4 Control Mode

Switch the system to Control Mode (control blood analysis mode).

In Control Mode, data analyses for control blood will be performed for normal analyses.

(1) From the Service Seq. menu, select 4: Control Mode.

In the system status area, “QC” will be displayed in reverse.

S No. 1 QC
Ready

Figure 5-6: Control Mode

(2) To exit from control mode, select 4: Control Mode from the Service Seq. menu again.

5.5.5 Calibrator Mode

Switch the system to Calibrator Mode (calibrator analysis mode).

In Calibrator Mode, data analyses for calibrator will be performed for normal analyses.

(1) From the Service Seq. menu, select 5: Calibrator Mode.

In the system status area, “CL” will be displayed in reverse.

S No. 1 CL
Ready

Figure 5-7: Calibrator Mode

(2) To exit from control mode, select 5: Calibrator Mode from the Service Seq. menu again.

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5.5.6 Continuous Mode

Switch the system to Continuous Mode (continuous analysis mode).

(1) From the Service Seq. menu, select 6: Continuous Mode.

The analysis sequence will be repeated until the [SELECT] key is pressed.

(2) Press the [SELECT] key to stop the sequence and the system will enter the Ready status.
If an error that makes the analysis impossible occurs in continuous mode, the continuous sequence
will stop.

5.5.7 Clog Adjustment (Clog Voltage Adjustment Sequence)

Adjust the voltage to detect the aperture clog.

(1) From the Service Seq. menu, select 7: Clog Adjustment.

The Clog Adjustment screen will appear. The clog voltage will appear in real time on the screen.

S *Clog Adjustment*

WBC CLOG 97
RBC CLOG 97

Completing automatically in 30 sec.

[SELECT] to exit.

Figure 5-8: Clog Adjustment Screen

(2) Adjust the voltage. Refer to Section 4: Adjustment for the procedures.

(3) If you press the [SELECT] key, the Ready Screen will appear. Or after 30 seconds have
passed, the Ready Screen will automatically appear.

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5.6 SETTINGS
The Settings program is used to initialize, change and print out the service setting values using the following
submenu:
1. Initialize
2. Change
3. Print Settings

(1) Select 9: Service from Select Menu.

(2) Select 3: Settings from Service submenu. The Settings submenu appears.

3
S *Setting* S *Setting*

1: Initialize 1: Initialize
2: Change 2: Change
3: Print Settings 3: Sysmex Support
4: Print Settings

Figure 5-9-a: Settings Menu (KX-21) Figure 5-9-b: Settings Menu (KX-21N)

5.6.1 Initialize

Initialize the system settings.

(1) From the Settings menu, select 1: Initialize.

The Initialize menu will appear.

S * Initialize*

1. Cycle Counter
2. Calibration
3. Stored Data
4. QC Data
5. Hardware Limit
6. Others

Figure 5-10: Initialize Menu

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 (2) Using the [↑] and [↓] keys, select the item you wish to initialize, and press [ENTER] key.
Or use the numeric keys to select item.

Table 5-1: Initialize Item

Menu Parameter to Initialize
1 Cycle Counter Instrument total cycle count
Unit operations: Waste Chamber, Detector,
SRV
2 Calibration Gain adjustment parameters
Calibration values (service)
Calibration values (user)
3 Stored Data Stored data
4 QC Data QC data
QC settings
5 Hardware Limit Hardware limits
6 Others Mark Limits
Output Settings

(3) A confirmation message will appear in the menu display area.

Initialize. OK? Yes No

Figure 5-11: Initialize Confirmation Message

If you select [Yes], the settings will be initialized and the system will return to the Ready Screen.
If you select [No], or press the [SELECT] key, the system will return to the Ready Screen without
initializing.

5.6.2 Change

Change the system settings.

(1) From the Settings menu, select 2: Change.

The Change menu will appear.
3
S *Change* S *Change*

1: Calibration 1: Calibration
2: Hardware Limit 2: Hardware Limit
3: Parameters 3: Parameters
4: Calibration Default

Figure 5-12-a: Change Menu (KX-21) Figure 5-12-b: Change Menu (KX-21N)

(2) Using the [↑] and [↓] keys, select the item you wish to change, and press [ENTER] key.
Or use the numeric keys to select item.

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 5.6.2.1 Calibration

(1) Using the [↑], [↓] and [ENTER] keys, move the cursor to the parameter you wish to change.

(2) Using the numeric keys and decimal key, enter the calibration value.
The acceptable range for each parameter is 0.0 to 999.9. If the input range is exceeded, an
alarm will sound and the data entry is ignored.
For each parameter, numerals that are not significant digits will be cut off. For example, if the
WBC calibration is entered as 97.55, the set value will be 97.5.

[C] key functions as backspace to delete one character.

If a calibration value has already been entered, the previous value will be deleted upon any key
entry.

S * Calibration*

WBC 100.0
RBC 100.0
HGB 100.0
RBC GAIN 100.0
PLT 100.0
A W-SCR 100.0
W-MCR 100.0
RDW-SD 100.0
RDW-CV 100.0
MPV 100.0

Figure 5-13: Change Calibration Menu

(3) When the cursor is on the bottom line, pressing the [↓] key will change the displayed
parameters.

(4) If you press the [SELECT] key, the change confirmation message will appear in the menu
display area.

Execute Settings? Cont. Set Cancel

Figure 5-14: Change Confirmation Message

If you select [Cont.], you can continue to enter calibration values.

If you select [Set], the calibration value will be updated and the system will return to the Ready
Screen.
If you select [Cancel] or press the [SELECT] key, the system will return to the Ready Screen
without changing the settings.

The initial setting values will be as shown in the table below.

Table 5-2: Calibration Initial Setting Values

Parameter Initial Value Remarks
WBC-SENS 125 WBCch gain adjustment value
RBC-SENS 64 RBCch gain adjustment value
Others 100.0

A By ECR 399L057

KX-21 S/M 5-10 Revised September 2000

 5.6.2.2 Hardware Limit

Use this program to change Hardware Limits.

(1) Using the [↑], [↓] and [ENTER] keys, move the cursor to the item you wish to change.

(2) Using the numeric keys and decimal key, enter the limit value.
For each parameter, numerals that are not significant digits will be cut off.
[C] key functions as backspace to delete one character.
If a limit value has already been entered, the previous value will be deleted upon any key entry.

S *Hardware Limit* S *Hardware Limit*

PRESS SL 0.430 PRESS SL 0.0390

PRESS SH 0.570 PRESS SH 0.0590
PRESS ML 0.380 PRESS ML 0.0300
PRESS MH 0.570 PRESS MH 0.0590
A PRESS RL 0.200 PRESS RL 0.0200
PRESS RH 0.600 PRESS RH 0.0590
VAC SL 230 VAC SL 0.0307
VAC SH 270 VAC SH 0.0360
VAC ML 100 VAC ML 0.0134
VAC MH 270 VAC MH 0.0360

6 Figure 5-15-a: Change Hardware Limits Menu (KX-21) Figure 5-15-b: Change Hardware Limits Menu (KX-21N)

(3) When the cursor is on the bottom line, pressing the [↓] key will change the displayed
parameters.

(4) If you press the [SELECT] key, the change confirmation message will appear in the menu
display area.

Execute Settings? Cont. Set Cancel

Figure 5-16: Change Confirmation Message

If you select [Cont.], you can continue to enter limit values.

If you select [Set], the limit value will be updated and the system will return to the Ready Screen.
If you select [Cancel] or press the [SELECT] key, the system will return to the Ready Screen
without changing the settings.

6 Table 5-3: Hardware Limits Initial Set Values

Parameter Initial Value (KX-21) Initial Value (KX-21N) Remarks
2
PRESS SL 0.430 (kg/cm ) 0.0390 (Mpa) 6 Pressure monitor lower limit (in Ready)
2
PRESS SH 0.0590 (kg/cm ) 0.0590 (Mpa) 6 Pressure monitor upper limit (in Ready)
2
PRESS ML 0.0300 (kg/cm ) 0.0300 (Mpa) 6 Pressure monitor lower limit (during analysis)
2
PRESS MH 0.0590 (kg/cm ) 0.0590 (Mpa) 6 Pressure monitor upper limit (during analysis)
2
PRESS RL 0.0200 (kg/cm ) 0.0200 (Mpa) 6 Pressure monitor lower limit (reserve)
2
PRESS RH 0.0590 (kg/cm ) 0.0590 (Mpa) 6 Pressure monitor upper limit (reserve)
VAC SL 0.0307 (mmHg) 0.0307 (Mpa) 6 Vacuum monitor lower limit (in Ready)
VAC SH 0.0360 (mmHg) 0.0360 (Mpa) 6 Vacuum monitor upper limit (in Ready)
VAC ML 0.0134 (mmHg) 0.0134 (Mpa) 6 Vacuum monitor lower limit (during analysis)
VAC MH 0.0360 (mmHg) 0.0360 (Mpa) 6 Vacuum monitor upper limit (during analysis)
(Continued)

A By TB99003

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 Table 5-3: Hardware Limits Initial Set Values (Continued)
Parameter 6 Initial Value (KX-21 and KX-21N) Remarks
TEMP L 10.0 (°C) Temperature monitor lower limit
TEMP H 40.0 (°C) Temperature monitor upper limit
RES L 70 Electric conductivity monitor lower limit
RES H 150 Electric conductivity monitor upper limit
3
BLNK W 0.3 (x10 /uL) WBC background limit
6
BLNK R 0.02 (x10 /uL) RBC background limit
3
BLNK P 10 (x10 /uL) PLT background limit
BLNK H 0.1 (g/dL) HGB background limit
CLOG W 130 WBC clog monitoring level
CLOG R 130 RBC clog monitoring level
CMP TIMER 15 (minutes) Pneumatic Unit stop time
WH LIMIT 95 (times) Lysing reagent monitoring limit. The number
of cycles the instrument reports an error after
the WH lyse bottle float switch changes to ON
(lowermost position). 33
AG LMT 200 AG flag detection limit. Number of cells at
B WBC lower discriminator and the lower 2
channels.
WL MSK 95 (%) WBC count masking limit due to WL flag. The
B height of valley bottom at WBC lower
discriminator is relatively given when the
WBC histogram peak is assumed as 100%.

5.6.2.3 Parameters (Other Settings)

Use this program to set the use of Calibrator, and the report of PDW/P-LCR parameters.

(1) Using the [↑], [↓] keys, move the cursor to the item you wish to change.
(2) Pressing the [←], [→] keys alternates “Use” and “Not Use”.
3
S *Parameters* S *Parameters*

Calibrator Not Use Calibrator Not Use

PDW, P-LCR Use PDW, P-LCR Use
QC Items CBC8 QC Items Eightcheck 3WP
QC CV digit ### 33
AG Host Out F3>WU>AG 33
Research W Not Use 35

13 Figure 5-17-a: Change Parameters Menu (KX-21) Figure 5-17-b: Change Parameters Menu (KX-21N)

Table 5-4-1: Parameters Initial Settings

Parameter Initial Value Remarks
Calibrator Not Use Calibrator usage
PDW, Use PDW, P-LCR display
P-LCR
A QC Items CBC8 QC parameters can be selected among CBC8, USA or ALL. See Table
5-4-2.
33 QC CV digit ### ### or ###.#
33 AG Host Out F3>WU>AG F3>WU>AG or WL>AG>T1
35 Research W Not Use Use: Parameter name, result and unit of Research W will be displayed in
the WBC Service Screen. Result of Research W will output to host
computer in K-DPS format. Research W masked as follows.
When WBC is “+++.+”, Research W is output/display as “+++.+++”.
When WBC is “---.-”, Research W is output/display as “---.---”.
When WBC is “***.*”, Research W is output/display as “***.***”.

A TB99003, B ECR399B093, 33 ECR305D036

KX-21 S/M 5-12 July 2006

 Table 5-4-2: QC Parameters Settings A
Selected Parameters for QC CBC8 USA ALL
Number of parameter 8 17 21
CBC8 X X X
W-SCR --- X X
W-MCR --- X X
W-LCR --- X X
W-SCC --- X X
W-MCC --- X X
W-LCC --- X X
RDW-CV --- X X
RDW-SD --- X X
MPV --- X X
PDW --- --- X
P-LCR --- --- X
W-SMV --- --- X
W-LMV --- --- X

NOTE: “USA” setting is not available on KX-21N. 3

(3) If you press the [SELECT] key, the change confirmation message will appear in the menu
display area.

If you select [Cont.], you can continue settings.

If you select [Set], the setting will be updated and the system will return to the Ready Screen.
If you select [Cancel] or press the [SELECT] key, the system will return to the Ready Screen
without changing the settings.

5.6.2.4 Calibration Default (KX-21N software only) 3

For the future use only. Currently no function is available.

5.6.3 Sysmex Support (KX-21N software only) 3

For the future use only. Currently no function is available.

5.6.4 Print Settings

See Section 5.10.

A By TB99003

KX-21 S/M 5-13 Revised September 2000

5.7 TEST OPERATION
The mechanical and output test programs are available:

(1) Select 9: Service from Select Menu.

(2) Select 4: Test Operation from Service submenu. The Test Operation submenu appears.
3
S *Test Operation* S *Test Operation*

1: DP Test Operation 1: DP Test Operation

2: SV Test Operation 2: SV Test Operation
3: HC Output Test 3: Output Test (HC)
4: IP Output Test 4: Output Test (DP)
5: Output Test (GP)
6: Output Test (IP)

Figure 5-18-a: Test Operation Menu (KX-21) Figure 5-18-b: Test Operation Menu (KX-21N)

5.7.1 DP Test Operation

Diaphragm Pump operation is tested.

(1) From the Test Operation submenu, select 1: DP Test Operation.

“Press Start switch” message will be displayed.
(2) Press the Start Switch to start the DP test sequence.
(3) “Please wait” message is displayed during the sequence is in progress.
(4) After the test sequence is completed, the Ready Screen is displayed.
Or press [3] or [SELECT] key to stop the sequence.

5.7.2 SV Test Operation

Solenoid Valve single operation is tested.

(1) From the Test Operation submenu, select 2: SV Test Operation. The SV Test Screen will
appear.

S * SV Test*

1 O 11 21
2 12 O 22 O
3 13 O 23 O
4 14 24 O
5 15
6 O 16 O
7 17
8 18
9 19
10 O 20 SV No. 1

Figure 5-19: SV Test Screen

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 (2) A circle (O) is displayed to the right of SV No. which is ON.
Input the SV No. you want to test using numeric keys, and press [ENTER].
Verify that ON/OFF is alternated for the selected SV.

(3) Press [SELECT] key to return to the Ready Screen.

The SV function will automatically reset to the status before tested.

5.7.3 HC Output Test (KX-21)/Output Test (HC) (KX-21N) 3

Send the dummy data for host communication test.

(1) From the Test Operation submenu, select 3: HC Output Test or 3: Output Test (HC).
The test data will be sent to the host computer.

(2) After the test data is output, Ready Screen will appear.

5.7.4 Output Test (DP) (KX-21N only) 3

Send the test characters to the data printer model DP-510.

(1) From the Test Operation submenu, select 4: Output Test (DP).
The DP-510 will print out the specified characters. Check the print quality and format.

(2) After the test data is output, Ready Screen will appear.

5.7.5 Output Test (GP) (KX-21N only) 3

Send the test characters to the graphic printer.

(1) From the Test Operation submenu, select 5: Output Test (GP).
The graphic printer will print out the specified characters. Check the print quality and format.

(2) After the test data is output, Ready Screen will appear.

5.7.6 IP Output Test (KX-21)/Output Test (IP) (KX-21N) 3

Send the test characters to the built-in printer (IP: Internal Printer).

(1) From the Test Operation submenu, select 4: IP

Output Test or 6: Output Test (IP).
The built-in printer will print out the specified
characters as shown in Figure 5-20.
Verify that there is no missing character or dot.

(2) After the test data is output, Ready Screen will

appear.

Figure 5-20: Built-in Printer Test Print

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5.8 SERVICE DATA
Displays and prints out the Service Data.

(1) Select 9: Service from Select Menu.

(2) Select 5: Service Data from Service submenu. The Service Data Screen as shown in Figure 5-21
appears.
S * Service Data* WB
Ready
No. 1 WB 01/30 12: 34

HGB (BLNK, SAMP) 2316 2313

CLOG (W, R) 98 101
TEMP 25.6

RDW (CV, SD) 0.0 0.0

W-SMV, W-LMV 0.0 101.2
W-MFV 0.0
R-MFV 0.0
P-MFV 0.0

1: Print

Figure 5-21: Service Data Screen -1

(3) There are 4 screens of Service Data. Pressing the [←], [→] keys change the displayed screens.

On Service Data Screen -1, following items are displayed:

• HGB convert values (BLANK and SAMPLE)
• Clog monitoring voltage (WBC, RBC)
• Temperature
• Sensitivity parameters (W-MFV, R-MFV, P-MFV)

On the other three screens, WBC Sampling Data, RBC Sampling Data and PLT Sampling Data are
displayed respectively. Analysis is possible with the Sampling Data displayed on LCD.

S * Service Data* WB
Ready
No. 1 WB 01/30 12: 34
WBC 0 3 3
2 6 14
3 5 3
6 3 4
6 3 7
3 5 12
5 6 9
4 2 16
2 2 17 TOTAL 155
3 1 RATIO 12
1: Print

Figure 5-22: Service Data Screen -2 (WBC Sampling Data)

(4) If the built-in printer is used, the Service Data can be printed out. Press [1] key to print.
If the printing paper runs out or an error occurs during printing, printing will stop and the printer buffer
will be cleared.
Note that Cycle Counter is also printed out as Service Data.

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5.8.1 Status Display (Sensor & SV Status)

The real-rime ON/OFF status of sensors and solenoid valves can be displayed on Status Display
screen.

(1) Select 7. Maintenance from Select Menu.

(2) Select 5. Status Display from Maintenance submenu. The Status Display screen appears.

* Status* WB
Ready
SEQ.NO. 12
PRESSURE 0.52
VACUUM 240
HGB CONVERT 550

SENSOR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

SV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
1 2 3 4

Change screen with [ ] or [ ]

Figure 5-23: Status Display Screen -1

<Sensor Status>
The displayed status of each sensor is shown in the table below.

Table 5-5: Sensor Status

No. Monitored Sensor Status when REVERSED
1 Waste Chamber Float SW No liquid (float switch positions at lower end)
2 Diluent Chamber Float SW No liquid (float switch positions at lower end)
3 (Not Used)
4 Rinse Cup Limit SW Limit SW is ON (positions at lower end)
5 Start SW Start Switch is ON
6 (Not Used)
7 Lyse Reagent Float SW Lyse Reagent is connected.
(Float SW connector is connected)

<SV Status>
The displayed status of each SV is shown in the table below.
The numbers 1 through 0 on the three lines correspond to each SV as below.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SV No. 1 through 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SV No. 11 through 20
1 2 3 4
Compressor
Clog removal voltage control ON/OFF
Compressor Fan
SV No. 21

KX-21 S/M 5-17 Revised September 2000

5.9 SPECIAL SEQUENCE
Special sequence is provided for the production and R&D use, including the submenu shown in Figure
5-23. This program can be accessed when the instrument is in the Factory Maintenance mode only.

(1) Select 9: Service from Select Menu.

(2) Select 6: Special Seq. from Service submenu. The Special Sequence submenu appears.

D *Special Seq.*

1: Factory Rinse Seq.

2: Shipping Seq.
3: Factory Initialize
4: Factory Settings
5: Raw Data Output
6: Debugger

Figure 5-24: Special Seq. Menu

5.9.1 Factory Rinse Sequence

Rinse the hydraulic lines using special tools, SCAT, alcohol, PVA and CELLPACK.

5.9.2 Shipping Sequence

Rinse the hydraulic lines using special tools, CELLCLEAN and RO water before shipment.

5.9.3 Factory Initialize

Initialize setting values except CALIBRATION.

When this program is executed, the data stored in BBURAM are also initialized.
The system settings are reset to Japanese settings. To change the display language, follow the
steps below.

(1) Start up the instrument in Factory Maintenance mode. The screen as shown below will be
displayed for a second. The program version number is displayed on this screen as [00-XX].

Sysmex KX-21

[00-14]

Figure 5-25: Sysmex Screen (KX-21) 3

KX-21 S/M 5-18 Revised September 2000

 (2) If power fail error occurred or shutdown sequence was properly executed when powered OFF,
the screen as shown below will be displayed.

Momentary Power failure occurred or

[SHUT DOWN] has not been performed

in the last time.
Perform [SHUT DOWN] in prior to
turning off the power

[1] Continue to start up.

1: Continue

Figure 5-26: Power Fail Error Messages 18

(3) Press [1] key to continue start-up sequence. The message as below will be displayed until the
Ready Screen appears.

Please wait.

Figure 5-27: Message before Ready 18

(4) The maintenance instruction message screens as shown below may appear.

*Scheduled Maint.*

Clean the waste chamber.

It will take approx. 15minutes.

Cycle No. after cleaning 00

Date last serviced 00/00/00
1: Exec. Clean 3:Cancel

Figure 5-28: Example of Maintenance Instruction Screen 18

(5) Press [3] key to cancel. When the instrument becomes Ready, the message as below will be
displayed.

Ready

Figure 5-29: Ready Message 18

KX-21 S/M 5-19 Revised January 2003

 (6) Select 9: Service from Select Menu.

(7) Select 6: Special Seq. from Service submenu. The Special Sequence submenu appears.

(8) Select 4: Factory Settings from submenu. Refer to Section 5.9.4 below for the settings.

NOTE: After the Factory Initialize program is executed, the maintenance instruction messages
may be displayed at power ON. Press [3] key to proceed the start-up, and set the current
date/time, then reset the cycle counter. Refer to Section 5.6.1 to reset the counter.

5.9.4 Factory Settings

Set up the system automatically depending on the requirement of each shipping destination (USA,
Europe, China, Japan). The display language, units, parameters, etc. for the selected market are set
up.

(1) Select 9: Service from Select Menu.

(2) Select 6: Special Seq. - 4: Factory Settings from submenu. The screen as below will appear.

D * Factory Setting *

Country USA

Figure 5-30: Factory Settings Screen

(3) Press [ ] key to select the desired setting.

Japan: For Japanese market (Japanese)
USA: For American market (English)
Europe: For European and Asian Pacific market (English)
China: For Chinese market (Chinese)

Refer to the Operator’s Manual Chapter 10 for the details of each setting item. Also the factory
default setting values are listed in the last pages of Chapter 10.
The followings are the different settings between KX-21 and KX-21N.

3 Table 5-6: Different Default Settings between KX-21 and KX-21N

KX-21 KX-21N
Host Settings
Output Format K-1000 KX-21N
ID Padding --- 0 Padding
DP --- Not Use
DP Auto Output --- Off
GP/LP --- Not Use
Printer type --- Type 1 (printer of ESC/P system)
GP Auto Output --- Off
ID Reader --- Not Use

(4) Press [SELECT] and select “Set” and press [ENTER].

The built-in printer prints out the setting values and returns to the Ready screen.

5.9.5 Raw Data Output

Outputs raw data which has not been calibrated with coincidence error compensation.

KX-21 S/M 5-20 Revised September 2000

5.9.6 Debugger

Checks the computer-related functions for debugging purpose.

5.10 PRINT SETTINGS

All settings made in the Service programs will be printed to the built-in printer.

(1) Select 9: Service from Select Menu.

(2) Select 3: Settings from Service submenu. The Settings submenu appears.
(3) From the Settings menu, select 3: Print Settings.

This is only effective if the built-in printer is connected.

If the printing paper runs out or an error occurs during printing, printing will stop and the printer buffer will be
cleared.

5.11 CALIBRATION SETTINGS 33

Parameter Initial Value Description

WBC 100.0 WBC calibration value
RBC 100.0 RBC calibration value
HGB 100.0 HGB calibration value
RBC GAIN 100.0 RBC calibration value
PLT 100.0 PLT calibration value
W-SCR 100.0 W-SCR calibration value
W-LCR 100.0 W-LCR calibration value
RDW-SD 100.0 RDW-SD calibration value
RDW-CV 100.0 RDW-CV calibration value
MPV 100.0 MPV calibration value
PDW 100.0 PDW calibration value
P-LCR 100.0 P-LCR calibration value
WBC(P) 100.0 WBC calibration value (Pre-Diluted Mode)
RBC(P) 100.0 RBC calibration value (Pre-Diluted Mode)
HGB(P) 100.0 HGB calibration value (Pre-Diluted Mode)
RBC GAIN(P) 100.0 RBC calibration value (Pre-Diluted Mode)
PLT(P) 100.0 PLT calibration value (Pre-Diluted Mode)
W-SCR(P) 100.0 W-SCR calibration value (Pre-Diluted Mode)
W-LCR(P) 100.0 W-LCR calibration value (Pre-Diluted Mode)
RDW-SD(P) 100.0 RDW-SD calibration value (Pre-Diluted Mode)
RDW-CV(P) 100.0 RDW-CV calibration value (Pre-Diluted Mode)
MPV(P) 100.0 MPV calibration value (Pre-Diluted Mode)
PDW(P) 100.0 PDW calibration value (Pre-Diluted Mode)
P-LCR(P) 100.0 P-LCR calibration value (Pre-Diluted Mode)
WBC-SENS 125 WBC ch gain adjustment value
RBC-SENS 64 RBC ch gain adjustment value
PLT-SENS 125 PLT ch gain adjustment value

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KX-21 S/M 5-21 February 2006