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User’s Manual For Chemray 420

Automated Chemistry Analyzer

Rayto Life and Analytical Sciences Co., Ltd.


C&D/4F, 7th Xinghua Industrial Bldg, Nanhai Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen 518067, P.R. China
Telephone: +86 755 88832350
Fax: +86 755 86168796
E-mail:[email protected]
Website: www.rayto.com

Rev 1.0e
User’s Manual for Chemray 420 Automated Chemistry Analyzer

How to use the Manual


Thank you for using Chemray 420 Automated Chemistry Analyzer. Before operating the
instrument, be sure to read the Manual carefully. To get the best results, you must be aware
of our instrument and its performance before clinical diagnosis and testing.
This is the User’s Manual for Rayto Chemray 420 Automated Chemistry Analyzer. It
describes the installation, daily use and maintenance, etc. of the instrument. After reading the
Manual, please keep it properly for future reference.
The functions may vary depending on the version or configuration of the instrument.
Please keep all packing materials for future storage, transportation or return to the
manufacturer for repair.
If you have any questions, contact your dealer.
Meaning of Symbols

Warning: When the user ignores this symbol and misuses the instrument,
casualties, serious injury or serious property loss may be caused
to the user.

Caution: When the user ignores this symbol and misuses the instrument,
injury, wrong output results or property loss may be caused to the
user.

Precautions for Diagnosis

Caution: The product is a clinical examination instrument for inspection.


Clinical diagnosis based on testing results should be conducted
by doctors according to the clinical symptoms of the patients by
combining other inspection results.

Representation
Rayto reserves the right for the final explanation of the User’s Manual.
The illustrations in the Manual give typical examples only and may not be completely
consistent with the actual displaying on the product. Take practicality as standard. Never use
the illustrations for other purposes.
Without written consent of Rayto, no individual or organization may duplicate, modify or
translate the contents of the Manual.
Rayto will be responsible for the safety, reliability and performance of the product only when
all the following requirements are met:
● Assembly, re-debugging, expansion, improvement and repair should be conducted by
persons recognized by Rayto;
● The product is operated according to the Manual;

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● The related electrical equipment complies with the national standards.

Caution
● The instrument must be used by medical examination professionals or trained doctors,
nurses or laboratory technicians.

Warning
● If no satisfied maintenance/repair plan is achieved, the instrument may fail abnormally and
may endanger personal health.
● Ensure to use the instrument in the conditions specified in the Manual. Otherwise, it may
cause the instrument’s failure to function normally and unreliable measurement results,
damage the components of the instrument, and endanger personal safety.

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Major Icons Used in the Instrument

Temperature Limit
The temperature limit of the transport package.

Fragile Objects
The transport package contains fragile objects. Be careful in
handling.

Upward
The correct position of the transport package is straight up.

Prevent Rain
Protect the transport package against rain.

Prevent Sunshine
Avoid direct sunshine.

Do Not Roll
Do not roll the transport package.

Biohazard.

Caution. Refer to the document supplied with the product.

The operator should operate according to the instruction under the


icon, otherwise personal injury may be caused.

In vitro diagnostic equipment.

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Warning and Safety Instruction


For in vitro diagnosis only. Carefully read the following warning before use and strictly follow
it.

Warning: Read the following precautions carefully before using the


instrument.

l In case of peculiar smell, smog or abnormal noise during use,


immediately turn off the power and remove the plug from the socket,
and immediately apply for inspection with the dealer or our agent. If you
continue to use the instrument in that case, fire, electric shock or
casualties may be caused.
l Prevent blood, reagent or metal pieces, such as staple, etc., from
entering the instrument. Otherwise short circuit or fire may be caused.
In case of abnormality, immediately turn off the power and unplug the
plug from the socket, and immediately apply for inspection with the
dealer or our agent.
l Do not touch the electronic circuit in the instrument. Particularly, touch
with wet hand may cause electric shock.
l Wear rubber gloves and use the specified tools, parts and components
when maintaining and inspecting the instrument. When the operation is
ended, wash hands with disinfectant. Otherwise the skin in contact with
blood may be infected or scalded or get an electric shock.
l Be very careful when treating samples. Be sure to wear rubber gloves,
otherwise infection may be caused. In case the sample enters the eye or
wound, immediately rinse with plenty of clear water and receive
examination by a doctor.

Use and Disposal of Reagent


l Prevent the reagent from being contact with skin and clothing during
operation.
l In case the reagent enters the eye, immediately rinse with plenty of
clear water and receive examination by a doctor.
l If you swallow the reagent, immediately consult a doctor and drink
water generously to spit the reagent.
l If your hand or skin is stained with the reagent, immediately rinse with
clear water.
l The cleaning solution supplied with the instrument is highly alkaline,
and should not be in contact with skin or clothing. In case your skin or
clothing is stained with it, immediately rinse with plenty of water to
prevent injury.
l Used test tubes and other consumables for the instrument should be

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disposed properly as medical waste or infectious waste. If contaminated


by blood, etc., they may be infected by pathogen.

Voltage, Connection and Grounding of Power Supply


l Ensure the power supply and grounding environment of the instrument
are good and stable.
l Never insert the power plug into a socket outside the allowed voltage
range. Otherwise fire or electric shock may be caused.
l Be sure to use the three-core electric cable supplied with the instrument
in installation, ensure good grounding, and put the instrument in a
place for easy power off operation. Otherwise fire or electric shock may
be caused.
l Never damage the insulating covering of the electric cable. Do not jerk
the cable or hang heavy objects with the cable. Otherwise short circuit
or open circuit may be caused, thus causes electric shock or fire.
l Be sure to turn off the power before connecting peripheral equipment.
Otherwise electric shock or failure may be caused.

In accordance with the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law, modification of medical


instruments is prohibited.

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Table of Contents

HOW TO USE THE MANUAL ............................................................ 1

MAJOR ICONS USED IN THE INSTRUMENT .................................. 3

WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTION ......................................... 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................... 6

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION....................................................... 12
1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................ 12
1.1.1 Product Name Automated Chemistry Analyzer.............................................................. 12
1.1.2 Model Chemray 420 ..................................................................................................... 12
1.1.3 Features.............................................................................................................................. 12
1.2 Composition and Structure of the Instrument............................................. 13
1.2.1 Analysis Section ................................................................................................................ 13
1.3 Scope ........................................................................................................ 25
1.4 Technical Parameters ................................................................................ 25

CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND CORRECTION ........................ 28


2.1 Unpacking .................................................................................................. 28
2.1.1 Steps of Unpacking ............................................................................................................ 28
2.1.2 Handling Method ............................................................................................................... 28
2.2 Installation and Use Environment .............................................................. 29
2.3 Requirement of Power Supply ................................................................... 29
2.4 Reqirements of Temperature and Humidity ............................................... 30
2.5 Reqirements of Water Supply and Discharge ............................................ 30
2.6 Installation ................................................................................................. 31
2.6.1 Space Requirement ............................................................................................................ 31
2.6.2 Liquid Line Connection ..................................................................................................... 31
2.6.3 Mounting and Removing the Sample Tray ........................................................................ 32
2.6.4 Mounting and Removing the Reagent Tray ....................................................................... 33
2.6.5 Mounting and Removing the Sample Test Tube ................................................................ 33
2.6.6 Mouting and Removing the Reagent Bottle ...................................................................... 34
2.6.7 Mouting and Removing the Electrolyte Module (Optional) .............................................. 34
2.6.8 Connecting the Control Computer ..................................................................................... 36
2.6.9 Connecting the Instrument and Control Computer ............................................................ 36
2.6.10 Connecting the Instrument to the Power Supply ............................................................... 36
2.6.11 Sequence for Turning on/off the Instrument ...................................................................... 36
2.7 Correction .................................................................................................. 36

CHAPTER 3 START ...................................................................... 37

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3.1 Precautions before Starting the Machine ................................................... 37


3.2 Logging on to the System .......................................................................... 37
3.3 Main Screen .............................................................................................. 39
3.4 Function Modules ...................................................................................... 39
3.5 Help ........................................................................................................... 40

CHAPTER 4 PARAMETER SETUP ............................................... 41


4.1 Item Setup ................................................................................................. 41
4.1.1 Add Item ............................................................................................................................ 41
4.1.2 Modify Item ....................................................................................................................... 41
4.1.3 Delete Item ........................................................................................................................ 41
4.1.4 Print Item Parameters ........................................................................................................ 41
4.1.5 Meaning of Item Parameters .............................................................................................. 42
4.1.6 Test Sequence Setup .......................................................................................................... 46
4.1.7 Special Cleaning Setup ...................................................................................................... 47
4.1.8 Item Masking Setup ........................................................................................................... 49
4.2 Standard Setup .......................................................................................... 49
4.2.1 Add Standard ..................................................................................................................... 50
4.2.2 Delete Standard .................................................................................................................. 50
4.2.3 Add or Modify Calibration Item ........................................................................................ 50
4.2.4 Delete Calibration Item...................................................................................................... 51
4.3 QC Setup ................................................................................................... 51
4.3.1 Add QC .............................................................................................................................. 52
4.3.2 Delete QC .......................................................................................................................... 52
4.3.3 Add QC Item ..................................................................................................................... 53
4.3.4 Delete QC Item .................................................................................................................. 53
4.3.5 Set QC Rule ....................................................................................................................... 53
4.4 Profile Setup .............................................................................................. 54
4.4.1 Add Profile ........................................................................................................................ 55
4.4.2 Modify Profile ................................................................................................................... 55
4.4.3 Delete Profile ..................................................................................................................... 55
4.5 Calculation Item Setup............................................................................... 56
4.5.1 Add Calculation Item......................................................................................................... 56
4.5.2 Modify Calculation Item.................................................................................................... 56
4.5.3 Delete Calculation Item ..................................................................................................... 56
4.6 Non-biochemical Item Setup...................................................................... 57
4.6.1 Add Non-biochemical Item ............................................................................................... 57
4.6.2 Modify Non-biochemical Item .......................................................................................... 57
4.6.3 Delete Non-biochemical Item ............................................................................................ 57
4.7 ISE Setup .................................................................................................. 58
4.7.1 Meaning of ISE Parameters ............................................................................................... 58
4.7.2 ISE QC Setup..................................................................................................................... 59

CHAPTER 5 REAGENT SETUP .................................................... 63

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5.1 Reagent View ............................................................................................ 63


5.1.1 Related Information in Reagent View ............................................................................... 63
5.2 Reagent Setup ........................................................................................... 64
5.2.1 Set and Modify Reagent Information ................................................................................ 64
5.2.2 Delete Reagent Information ............................................................................................... 65
5.3 Detection of Minimal Volume of Reagnet ................................................... 65
5.4 Reagent Scanning ..................................................................................... 66

CHAPTER 6 SYSTEM SETUP ...................................................... 68


6.1 System Control Parameter ........................................................................ 68
6.1.1 Basic Parameter Setup ....................................................................................................... 68
6.1.2 Automatic Retest Setup ..................................................................................................... 69
6.1.3 System Temprature Setup .................................................................................................. 70
6.1.4 Default Chinese Input Method........................................................................................... 70
6.2 Printing Setup ............................................................................................ 70
6.3 Hospital Setup ........................................................................................... 72
6.3.1 Hospital Information Setup................................................................................................ 73
6.3.2 Department Setup .............................................................................................................. 73
6.3.3 Doctor Setup ...................................................................................................................... 73
6.4 User Management ..................................................................................... 73
6.4.1 Add User ............................................................................................................................ 74
6.4.2 Modify User Privilege ....................................................................................................... 74
6.4.3 Delete User Privilege ......................................................................................................... 74
6.4.4 Modify Password ............................................................................................................... 74
6.5 Data Distionary .......................................................................................... 75
6.6 LIS Setup ................................................................................................... 76
6.6.1 LIS Host Address ............................................................................................................... 77
6.6.2 LIS Communication Port ................................................................................................... 77
6.6.3 LIS Communication Mode ................................................................................................ 77
6.6.4 LIS Real-time Test Results Sending .................................................................................. 77
6.6.5 Automatic Workstation Connecition upon Start ................................................................ 77
6.6.6 Communication Timeout Setup ......................................................................................... 78
6.6.7 Repeated Sample Barcode Setup ....................................................................................... 78
6.6.8 Setup of Corresponding Items of LIS System and Operating Software ............................ 78
6.7 Barcode Setup ........................................................................................... 78
6.7.1 Apply Sample Barcode ...................................................................................................... 79
6.7.2 Sample Information Source Setup ..................................................................................... 79
6.7.3 Sample Barcode Format Setup .......................................................................................... 79
6.7.4 Sample Barcode System Setup .......................................................................................... 80
6.7.5 Apply Reagent Barcode ..................................................................................................... 80
6.7.6 Reagent Barcode Format Setup ......................................................................................... 81
6.7.7 Reagent Barcode System Setup ......................................................................................... 82
6.8 ISE Control ................................................................................................ 82

CHAPTER 7 TEST......................................................................... 84

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7.1 Sample Application .................................................................................... 84


7.1.1 Meanings of Setup Parameters in Sample Application ...................................................... 84
7.1.2 Sample Information ........................................................................................................... 85
7.1.3 Item Options ...................................................................................................................... 86
7.1.4 Move Sample ..................................................................................................................... 88
7.1.5 Scan ................................................................................................................................... 89
7.1.6 Get ..................................................................................................................................... 90
7.1.7 Sample Application Process .............................................................................................. 91
7.2 QC Application ........................................................................................... 92
7.2.1 QC Application .................................................................................................................. 92
7.2.2 Item Options ...................................................................................................................... 93
7.2.3 QC Application Process ..................................................................................................... 94
7.3 Standard Application .................................................................................. 95
7.3.1 Standard Application ......................................................................................................... 95
7.3.2 Item Options ...................................................................................................................... 96
7.3.3 Standard Application Process ............................................................................................ 97
7.4 Sample Test ............................................................................................... 97
7.5 Add Sample ............................................................................................. 100
7.6 Emergency Treatment Test ...................................................................... 101
7.7 Pause Test .................................................................................................. 102
7.8 Stop Test ..................................................................................................... 102

CHAPTER 8 TEST STATUS ........................................................ 103


8.1 Sample Tray ............................................................................................ 103
8.1.1 Sample Tray Status .......................................................................................................... 104
8.1.2 Reaction Curve ................................................................................................................ 105
8.1.3 Minimal Volume Refreshing ............................................................................................ 106
8.1.4 Retest ............................................................................................................................... 107
8.2 Reagent Tray ........................................................................................... 108
8.2.1 Reagent Tray Status ......................................................................................................... 108
8.2.2 Move Reagent .................................................................................................................. 109
8.2.3 Minimal Volume Refreshing ............................................................................................ 110
8.2.4 Minimal Volume Detection.............................................................................................. 110
8.3 Reaction Tray ........................................................................................... 111
8.3.1 Reaction Tray Status ........................................................................................................ 112
8.3.2 Reaction Curve ................................................................................................................ 113
8.4 Test List ................................................................................................... 114
8.4.1 Test List Signs ................................................................................................................. 115
8.4.2 Test List Status ................................................................................................................. 115

CHAPTER 9 RESULT INQUIRY ................................................... 117


9.1 Patient Record Inquiry ............................................................................. 117
9.1.1 Inquire Patient Record ..................................................................................................... 117
9.1.2 Edit Patient Information .................................................................................................. 118

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9.1.3 Edit Patient Test Results .................................................................................................. 118


9.1.4 Add Patient Record .......................................................................................................... 119
9.1.5 Delete Patient Record ...................................................................................................... 119
9.1.6 Audit Patient Record ....................................................................................................... 119
9.1.7 Indirect Calculation ......................................................................................................... 120
9.1.8 Send Patient Test Results ................................................................................................. 120
9.1.9 Print Patient Report ......................................................................................................... 120
9.2 Test Record Inquiry .................................................................................. 121
9.2.1 Inquuire Test Record........................................................................................................ 122
9.2.2 Delete Test Record ........................................................................................................... 123
9.2.3 Print Test Record ............................................................................................................. 123
9.2.4 View Reaction Curve ....................................................................................................... 123
9.3 Standard Inquiry ...................................................................................... 124
9.3.1 View Calibration Results ................................................................................................. 125
9.3.2 Delete Calibration Results ............................................................................................... 125
9.3.3 Modify Calibration Data .................................................................................................. 125
9.3.4 Print Calibration Results .................................................................................................. 126
9.3.5 View the Reaction Curve of Standard.............................................................................. 126
9.3.6 View the Calibration Curve of Item................................................................................. 126
9.3.7 Send Calibration Data...................................................................................................... 127
9.4 QC Inquiry ............................................................................................... 128
9.4.1 View QC Data.................................................................................................................. 128
9.4.2 View QC Graph ............................................................................................................... 129
9.4.3 Westgard Multi-rule QC Graph ....................................................................................... 130
9.4.4 Cumulation & Rule QC Graph ........................................................................................ 131
9.4.5 Youden Rule QC Graph ................................................................................................... 132
9.4.6 Delete QC Data................................................................................................................ 133
9.4.7 Print QC Data .................................................................................................................. 133
9.4.8 View QC Test Reaciton Curve ......................................................................................... 133
9.4.9 QC Data Sending ............................................................................................................. 133
9.5 Reagent Blank Inquiry ............................................................................. 134
9.6 ISE Calibration Inquiry ............................................................................. 135
9.7 ISE QC Inquiry ......................................................................................... 135

CHAPTER 10 STATISTICS .......................................................... 137


10.1 Worksheet Statistics ............................................................................. 137
10.2 Historic Record Statistics ...................................................................... 137
10.3 Workload Statistics ............................................................................... 138
10.4 Cost Statistics ....................................................................................... 139
10.4.1 Statistical Criteria ............................................................................................................ 140
10.4.2 Price Setup ....................................................................................................................... 140

CHAPTER 11 TURN OFF SYSTEM............................................. 141

CHAPTER 12 INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE ............................ 142

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12.1 Preparation for Maintenance ................................................................ 142


12.2 Regular Maintenance ........................................................................... 142
12.2.1 Daily Maintenance........................................................................................................... 142
12.2.2 Weekly Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 144
12.3 Monthly Maintenance ........................................................................... 150
12.4 Other Maintenance ............................................................................... 153
12.5 Maintenance Guide .............................................................................. 154
12.5.1 Liquid Line Check ........................................................................................................... 154
12.5.2 Regular Check ................................................................................................................. 154
12.5.3 Regular Cleaning ............................................................................................................. 154
12.5.4 Daily Maintenance........................................................................................................... 155
12.5.5 Data Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 155
12.5.6 Repair Record .................................................................................................................. 157
12.5.7 Log................................................................................................................................... 157
12.5.8 Test Cuvette Blank........................................................................................................... 157
12.5.9 ISE Maintenance (Optional) ............................................................................................ 157

CHAPTER 13 FAILURE TREATMENT ......................................... 159


13.1 Failure Classification ............................................................................ 159
13.2 Failure Summary Table ......................................................................... 162

CHAPTER 14 SAFETY PROTECTION DEVICE AND ACCIDENT

TREATMENT .............................................................................. 179

APPENDIX I: NAMES AND CONTENTS OF TOXIC/HAZARDOUS

SUBSTANCES OR ELEMENTS .................................................... 180

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 Product Name Automated Chemistry Analyzer

1.1.2 Model Chemray 420

1.1.3 Features
Chemray 420 is a discrete automated chemistry analyzer that tests sample data with the
colorimetry, turbidimetry, ion electrode (optional) method, etc. for quantitative analysis of
chemical composition of clinical samples of blood serum, blood plasma, urine, cerebrospinal
fluid, etc.
1) Automated, random, optional, discrete, priority given to emergency treatment, and
fully open analysis parameters and reagents;
2) Up to 78 colorimetric items and 3 ISE items (K, Na and Cl; optional) in progress at
the same time;
3) The analysis methods include end-point method, two-point method, kinetics method,
etc. Single/dual-wavelength test and three/four-reagent test support;
4) One point calibration, two-point calibration, multi-point linear calibration or nonlinear
calibration;

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1.2 Composition and Structure of the Instrument

Figure 1-1 Chemray 420 Automated Chemistry Analyzer


Chemray 420 Automated Chemistry Analyzer is composed of the analysis section (main
machine), operation section (computer system), result output section (printer), accessories
and consumables.

1.2.1 Analysis Section


The analysis section is mainly composed of the sampling system (including sample tray,
sample probe, reagent tray, reagent probe, etc.), mixing and reaction system (including mixer,
reaction tray, etc.), optical measurement system (including optical and signal processing
module), test cuvette cleaning mechanism (including automatic cleaning station, etc.), liquid
line system connected to the whole machine, control system that drives various modules
(hardware and low-level driver software), etc. The barcode scanning system and electrolyte
module are optional.
The front view of the analysis section is shown in the figure below.

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Mixer 2 Automatic Cleaning


Protective Cover

Sample Probe Reagent Probe 1


Reagent Probe 2
Mixer 1
Reaction Tray
Reagent Tray
Sample Tray

Left Front Door Right Front Door

Figure 1-2 Front View of Analysis Section


The connectors of the liquid lines on the back of the analysis section include:
n High Concentration Waste Liquid Sensor: Connected to the signal wire of the level
sensor for the high concentration waste liquid tank;
n Cleaning Agent Sensor: Connected to the signal wire of the level sensor for the cleaning
agent tank;
n Low Concentration Waste Liquid 1 Sensor: Connected to the level sensor for the low
concentration waste liquid 1 tank. The connection is not needed when the low
concentration waste liquid is directly discharged to the trough;
n High Concentration Waste Liquid: Outlet of high concentration waste liquid, connected to
the high concentration waste liquid tube;
n Cleaning Agent: Inlet of cleaning agent for the analysis section, connected to the
cleaning agent entry tube;
n Low Concentration Waste Liquid 1: Connected to the fat low concentration waste liquid
tube;
n Low Concentration Waste Liquid 2: Connected to the slim low concentration waste liquid
tube;

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n Deionized Water: Main inlet of deionized water for the analysis section, connected to the
deionized water entry tube.
The layout of the connectors of the liquid lines on the back of the analysis section is
shown in the figure below.

Low High
Cleaning
Agent Concentration Concentration
Waste Liquid
Sensor Waste Liquid 1
Sensor Sensor

Cleaning Agent High


Concentration
Waste Liquid

Low
Concentration
Waste Liquid 1

Deionized Low
Water Concentration
Waste Liquid 2

Figure 1-3 Connectors of Liquid Lines on the Back of Analysis Section

The serial ports and power jacks on the back of the analysis section are shown in the
figure below.

Serial Port

Power Jack

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Figure 1-4 Serial Port and Power Jack on the Back of Analysis Section
n Serial Port: Connected to the data cable, through which the analysis section is
communicated with the operation section;
n Power Jack: Connected to the electric cable.

1.2.1.1 Sampling System


The Chemray 420 sampling system mainly includes the sample probe module, reagent
probe module, sample tray module, reagent tray module, etc.
Structure of Sample Probe Module

Figure 1-5 Structure of Sample Probe Module

The sample probe module is mainly used to analyze the collection and delivery of samples
for analysis and is composed of the sample probe, sample probe rocker arm, sample probe
drive shaft, sample syringe, corresponding liquid lines, etc.
Functions of Sample Probe Module
n Sample Collection: The sample probe module is mainly used to absorb quantitative
sample from the sample test tube and deliver the sample to the test cuvette, with the
sample size of:
Ø For biochemical items: 2μl~45μl, increasing progressively by 0.1μl;
Ø For electrolyte items: 70μl (blood serum or blood plasma), 140μl (diluted urine)
(added twice, 70μl each).

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n Cleaning of Sample Probe: The sample probe module includes a cleaning system that
cleans the outer wall of the probe in the fountain type way, cleans the inner wall of the
probe with high pressure water, and supports strong acid and alkali cleaning;
n Anti-collision Test: The sample probe has the horizontal and vertical collision protection
function. When it encounters an obstacle in the horizontal or vertical direction, the
anti-collision function will be started to prevent the sample probe from being damaged;
n Liquid Level Detection and Tracking Depending on Volume: The sample probe can
detect the liquid level automatically and determine the depth of the sample probe below
the liquid level according to the volume of liquid absorbed to realize the function of
tracking depending on volume.
Structure of Reagent Probe Module

Figure 1-6 Structure of Reagent Probe Module

Chemray 420 includes two reagent probe modules - R1 and R2 which have exactly the
same structure. They are mainly used to collect and deliver reagents. A reagent probe
module is composed the reagent probe, reagent probe rocker arm, reagent probe drive shaft,
reagent syringe, corresponding liquid lines, etc.
Functions of Reagent Probe Module
n Reagent Collection: The reagent probe module is mainly used to absorb quantitative
reagent from the reagent bottle and deliver the reagent to the test cuvette. The reagent
probe module moves repeatedly in the order of reagent bottle, reaction tray, and reagent
probe cleaning tank to complete reagent adding, in which,

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Ø R1 is used to absorb reagent No. 1(3), with the volume of 150μl~350μl, increasing
progressively by 1μl;
Ø R2 is used to absorb reagent No. 2(4), with the volume of 20μl~250μl, increasing
progressively by 1μl.
n Cleaning of Reagent Probe: The reagent probe module includes a cleaning system that
cleans the outer wall of the probe in the fountain type way, cleans the inner wall of the
probe with high pressure water, and supports strong acid and alkali cleaning;
n Anti-collision Test: The reagent probe has the horizontal and vertical collision protection
function. When it encounters an obstacle in the horizontal or vertical direction, the
anti-collision function will be started to prevent the reagent probe from being damaged;
n Liquid Level Detection and Tracking Depending on Volume: The reagent probe can
detect the liquid level automatically and determine the depth of the reagent probe below
the liquid level according to the volume of liquid absorbed to realize the function of
tracking depending on volume.

Structure of Sample Tray Module

Figure 1-7 Structure of Sample Tray Module

The sample tray module mainly includes the sample tray and its drive system, sample
pot, sample barcode scanner, etc.
Functions of Sample Tray Module
n The sample tray is a support where the sample test tubes are carried. It can rotate
counterclockwise according to the set position when it is driven by its drive system.
During the work, each sample test tube rotates to the sampling position of the sample
probe to wait for the sample probe to absorb the sample.

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Caution: To add sample during the operation of the whole machine, be sure
to stop the rotation of the sample tray first, and do not add sample
to the rail where the sample probe moves back and forth,
otherwise, the sample probe may be collided.

n The sample tray is divided into the outer, middle and inner circles. Each of the outer and
middle circles has 35 sample positions, and the inner circle has 30 sample positions;
n The sample tray has a total of 100 sample positions, in which, sample positions 97-100
are for ISE cleaning solution (D1), acid cleaning solution (D2), alkaline cleaning solution
(D3), and deionized water (W);
n Virtual Sample Tray: The Chemray 420 system software allows the setup of up to 7
virtual sample trays at the same time, one of which can be selected as the current
sample tray.
n Sample containers, such as original blood collection tube, centrifuge tube, plastic test
tube, small sample cup, etc., can be put on the sample tray. The following sample
containers are compatible with the sample tray:
Ø Standard Test Tubes: Ф12×68.5, Ф12×99, Ф12.7×75, Ф12.7×100, Ф13×75, and
Ф13×100;
Ø Original Blood Collection Tubes: Ф12×68.5, Ф12×99, Ф12.7×75, Ф12.7×100,
Ф13×75, and Ф13×100;
Ø Small Sample Cups: Ф10×37 and Ф12×3.
n The body of the sample tray can be picked and placed freely for you to replace the whole
tray of samples easily.
Ø Pick: Loosen the two fixing screws on the sample tray, hold the handle of the tray,
and lift and take it out vertically.
Ø Place: Hold the handle of the sample tray, aim the pin hole on the tray at the pin
position on the tray base, place down the tray vertically, and tighten the two fixing
screws on the tray.
n The sample barcode scanner is optional.
Ø The sample barcode has 3~27 digits, supports the NCCLS standard, and is
compatible with various barcode application environments.
Ø You can set the format of sample barcode and select the barcode system.
Ø When the fixed barcode scanning fails, the handheld barcode identification system
can be used for supplementary scanning or manual barcode input can be used to
perfect the scanning of sample barcode.
Structure of Reagent Tray Module

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Figure 1-8 Structure of Reagent Tray Module

The reagent tray module mainly includes the reagent tray and its drive system, reagent
pot, reagent refrigeration system, reagent barcode scanner, etc.
Functions of Reagent Tray Module
n The reagent tray is a support where the reagent bottles are carried. Its drive system can
rotate each reagent bottle to the sampling position of the reagent probe according to the
system setting to wait for reagent absorption.
n The reagent refrigeration system is used to guarantee the reagent in the reagent bottle is
always stored in the low temperature environment to keep the reagent stable and reduce
volatilization.
n The reagent tray is divided into the inner and outer circles, each of which includes 40
reagent positions. The compatible reagent bottles are: Rayto outer circle bottle 25ml,
Rayto inner circle bottle 70ml, and Hitachi 60~70ml reagent bottle.
n The reagent tray has a total of 80 reagent positions, in which, reagent positions 79 and
80 are for strong cleaning solution (D) and deionized water (W);
n Any type of reagent (R1/R2/R3/R4) of a test item is allowed to be put at any reagent
position in the reagent tray;
n Two virtual reagent trays (80 positions) can be set. During a test, the system can
dynamically prompt for replacement of reagent tray;
n The reagent refrigeration system can provide 24-hour uninterrupted refrigeration, with
the storage temperature of 2~10℃;
n The body of the reagent tray can be picked and placed freely for you to replace the
whole tray of reagents easily.
Ø Pick: Loosen the two fixing screws on the reagent tray, hold the handle of the tray,

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and lift and take it out vertically.


Ø Place: Hold the handle of the reagent tray, aim the pin hole on the tray at the pin
position on the tray base, place down the tray vertically, and tighten the two fixing
screws on the tray.
n The reagent barcode scanner is optional.
Ø The reagent barcode has 10~30 digits, supports the NCCLS standard, and is
compatible with various barcode application environments.
Ø You can set the format of reagent barcode and select the barcode system.
Ø When the fixed barcode scanning fails, the handheld barcode identification system
can be used for supplementary scanning or manual barcode input can be used to
perfect the scanning of reagent barcode.
1.2.1.2 Mixing and Reaction System
The mixing and reaction system is used to promote the full mixing of the sample and
reagent and provides a constant temperature reaction environment. The system includes the
mixer module, reaction tray module, etc.
Structure of Mixer Module
Chemray 420 has two mixer modules - M1 and M2 which have exactly the same
structure. A mixer module is mainly composed of the mixer, rocker arm, and drive shaft.

Figure 1-9 Structure of Mixer Module

When the mixing is finished, the mixer automatically moves to the mixer cleaning pool for
cleaning to prevent carrying contaminants.
Functions of Mixer Module

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n For a single-reagent item test, M1 begins to mix the contents after the sample is added,
and M2 does not move;
n For a double-reagent item test, M1 begins to mix the contents after the sample is added,
and M2 begins to mix the contents after reagent 2 is added;
n For a three-reagent item test, M1 begins to mix the contents after the sample is added,
and M2 begins to mix the contents after reagents 2-3 are added;
n For a four-reagent item test, M1 begins to mix the contents after the sample is added,
and M2 begins to mix the contents after reagents 2-4 are added.

Structure of Reaction Tray Module


The reaction tray module includes the reaction tray and its drive mechanism, test cuvette,
and heating film. The test cuvette is mounted on the reaction tray and is heated for warm
bath with the heating film under the reaction tray. Its structure is shown in the figure below:

Figure 1-10 Structure of Reaction Tray Module

Functions of Reaction Tray Module


n The reaction tray has a total of 100 test cuvettes that are arranged on a single circle.
During the test and analysis, the reaction tray rotates counterclockwise only and stops
the specified test cuvette at the sample adding position, reagent adding position, mixing
position, and automatic cleaning position according to the setting of the software.
n The test cuvettes are put on the reaction tray and are used as reaction containers and
for colorimetric measurement. The optical diameter of the test cuvettes is 5mm. The
standard test cuvettes are made of organic glass. Quartz test cuvettes of the same
specification are compatible.
n The total volume of reaction liquid is 150~500μl. When each test is ended, the test

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cuvettes are automatically cleaned by stage;


n The reaction tray heats the test cuvettes in the direct solid heating way, with the reaction
temperature of 37±0.3℃.

1.2.1.3 Optical Measurement System


The optical measurement system is used to measure the absorbance of the reaction liquid in
the test cuvette and includes the optical module, signal processing board, etc.
Structure of Optical Module
The optical module is located inside the machine of the analysis section and includes the
light source base, light splitting box, focusing barrel, grating module, receiver board, etc., as
shown in the figure.

Figure 1-11 Structure of Optical Module


Functions of Optical Module
n The light path is measured with the flat-field holographic concave grating in the rear light
splitting way. The absorbance of up to 12 wavelengths can be measured;
n The lamp is a 12V/20W halogen tungsten lamp, with water cooling type heat dissipation
to guarantee stable light source;
n Range of Absorbance: 0~3A; Resolution: 0.0001A;
n 12 wavelengths: 340nm, 405nm, 450nm, 505nm, 540nm, 570nm, 600nm, 635nm,
670nm, 700nm, 760nm, and 795nm.

1.2.1.4 Automatic Test Cuvette Cleaning Mechanism


There is a multi-stage automatic test cuvette cleaning mechanism above the reaction tray of
Chemray 420 that is used to clean and dry the test cuvettes after testing.
Composition of Automatic Cleaning Mechanism
The automatic cleaning mechanism includes the wiping head, cleaning needle, running gear,
tube system coordinating liquid absorption and discharge, etc., as shown in the figure:

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Figure 1-12 Automatic Test Cuvette Cleaning Mechanism

Functions of Automatic Cleaning Mechanism


n The automatic test cuvette cleaning mechanism can clean and dry the test cuvettes after
testing during the analysis and test to ensure there is no cross contamination of the test
cuvettes during the test;
n The test cuvettes are cleaned by stage, i.e. cleaning with cleaning solution, cleaning with
deionized water, and drying with wiping head;
n The cleaning solutions include alkaline cleaning solution and deionized water which are
preheated;
n The cleaning wastewater of different concentrations flow separately to effectively control
environmental pollution.

1.2.1.5 Liquid Line System


The liquid line system is used to deliver the liquid inside the whole machine and control the
flow and direction of the liquid. It is composed of various pumps and valves.
Layout of Liquid Line Separator

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Figure 1-13 Layout of Liquid Line Separator


Functions of Liquid Line System
n The liquid line system is mainly used to deliver cleaning solutions for the test cuvettes,
sample probe, mixer, etc. and absorb and discharge cleaning wastewater;
n The liquid pump and syringe module in the liquid line system provide driving force for
liquid delivery;
n The valves in the liquid line system are mainly used to control the direction of liquid or
air.

1.3 Scope
Applicable to quantitative analysis of various samples with liquid reagents.

1.4 Technical Parameters


Automated, random, optional, discrete; priority given to emergency
Type treatment; fully open analysis parameters and reagents
Principles of
Colorimetry, turbidimetry, ISE module (optional)
Analysis
Analysis End-point method, two-point method, kinetics method; single/
Method dual-wavelength test and three/four-reagent test support
Calibration One point calibration, two-point calibration, multi-point linear calibration,
Method nonlinear calibration, etc.
Items in
Up to 78 colorimetric items and 3 ISE items (K, Na and Cl; optional) in
Simultaneous
progress at the same time
Analysis
Sample
100 sample positions
Positions
Spec. of Test
Standard test tube, original blood collection tube, and small sample cup
Tube
Sample Size 2~45μl, increasing progressively by 0.1μl

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Sample
Optional fixed barcode scanner
Barcode
Sample
Automatic liquid level detection, tracking depending on volume, 3D
Adding
collision protection
Technology
Automatic
Equivalent, increment and decrement retests, and 3~150 times dilution
Sample
retest
Retest
Carry-over of
Cleaned automatically, carry-over ≤ 0.1%
Sample Probe
Reagent Two reagent probes for R1(R3) and R2(R4) respectively; liquid level
Probe detection, tracking depending on volume, 3D collision protection
Reagent
80 reagent positions
Position
Spec. of
Reagent 25ml and 70ml support; compatible with Hitachi reagent bottles
Bottle
Volume of
R1: 150~350μl, R2: 20~250μl, increasing progressively by 1μl
Reagent
Refrigeration
2~10℃, 24-hour uninterrupted refrigeration
of Reagent
Reagent
Optional fixed barcode scanner
Barcode
Carry-over of
Reagent Cleaned automatically, carry-over ≤ 0.1%
Probe
100 test cuvettes made of organic glass with the optical diameter of 5mm.
Test cuvette
Quartz test cuvettes of the same specification are compatible.
Volume of
Reaction 150~500μl
Liquid
Temperature
Control of Direct solid heating, free from daily maintenance
Reaction Tray
Temperature
Room temperature, 30℃, 37℃, temperature fluctuation ±0.2℃
of Reaction
Two mixers that begin to mix the contents after the sample and reagent
Way of Mixing
are added respectively.
Cleaning of 8-stage automatic cleaning, preheating of cleaning solution, warning of
Test cuvettes minimal volume of cleaning solution
Light Source Halogen lamp
Way of Light
Flat-field holographic concave grating, in the rear light splitting way
Splitting
Wavelength 12 wavelengths, precision ±2nm
Detector Photodiode array
Linear Range 0~2.5A
Input Branded PC, Chinese and English versions of multimedia analysis and
Equipment control software
Output
Wide-screen LCD, printer
Equipment
Interface RS232 serial port
Tube Connected to specific water machine, waste liquids of different
Connector concentrations discharged separately, with the minimal volume warning

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function

Power Supply a.c.100V-240V, 50Hz/60Hz


Peak Water
≤ 20L/H
Consumption
Working
Temperature: 10℃~30℃; RH: 40%~85%, altitude below 2000 meters
Environment
Storage Well-ventilated environment with temperature of 0℃~40℃, RH ≤ 85%,
Environment without corrosive gas

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Chapter 2 Installation and Correction


2.1 Unpacking
2.1.1 Steps of Unpacking
Unpack the instrument and remove the materials for transport, such as EPE, etc. Keep
the packing case and packing materials properly for future repacking.
1) Steps for Moving out the Machine
n Open the packing case with tools.
n Take out the pallet and put it beside the packing case as a slope.
n Remove the fixing angle iron.
n Suspend the four foot margins with a wrench.
n Push the machine out of the packing case stably.

Packing Case

Analysis Section

Pallet

Foot Margin

Figure 2-1 Packing

2) Take out the accessories and check the objects against the accessories list. If any object
is missing, immediately inform Rayto’s After Service Unit or the retailer.

Caution: The accessories packed should be consistent with the


packing list. If any component is missing or damaged or inconsistent
with the packing list, please contact the retailer.

2.1.2 Handling Method


Use the pallet to move the machine out of the packing case; keep the machine stable.

Caution: Keep the packing case for packing before long distance

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transport. The instrument must be put on a level operation desk,


rather than angular surface.

2.2 Installation and Use Environment


Chemray 420 Automated Chemistry Analyzer must be installed by professionals. In order
to ensure the instrument works normally, put it in a workplace meeting the following
requirements:
n Level ground or table (inclination < 1/200); load bearing ≥ 300Kg;
n No direct sunshine;
n No large amounts of dust;
n No strong electromagnetic radiation;
n Easy power off operation;
n With good ventilation;
n Avoid moist and high temperature; avoid violent vibration and collision;
n Difference in height between waste liquid discharge outlet (higher) and ground ≤
100mm;
n The quality of water supplied must meet CAP Class II Water Requirements;
n If a water purification unit is used, the pressure of water supply must be in the range
of 0.05MPa~0.4MPa.

Caution:
u The normal working environment for the instrument is temperature of
10℃~30℃ and HR of 40%~85%.
u After installation, try to avoid frequent movement. To move the
instrument, use a stable cart. The angle of inclination should not be greater
than 15° when the instrument is being moved.
u It must be installed and moved by authorized professionals.
u Please dispose the waste liquid discharged by the system in
accordance with the local standards.

2.3 Requirement of Power Supply


n Voltage: a.c.100 V - 240V;
n Frequency: 50Hz/60Hz;
n Power: 1500W;
n Fuse: T10AL 250V, Φ5X20.

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Warning:

u The AC power supply must be grounded properly (zero to earth voltage


< 5 V).
u Check that the input voltage complies with the requirement of the
instrument. The AC power supply must be stable. Sharing a power supply
with high power electrical appliances is prohibited. It is better to be
equipped with a regulated power supply.
u Before connecting the electric cable, check that the switch of the
instrument is off.
u In case of smog, peculiar smell or abnormal noise, immediately turn off
the power and contact the retailer.
u To unplug the electric cable, grasp the plug, rather than the cord.

2.4 Reqirements of Temperature and Humidity


n Ambient Temperature: 10~30℃;
n Ambient Humidity: 40%~85%, no condensation.

Caution:
u Be sure to operate the system within the specified range of ambient
temperature and humidity, otherwise the results may not be reliable.
u If the ambient temperature and humidity exceed the specified range,
please use an air conditioning equipment.

2.5 Reqirements of Water Supply and Discharge


n The quality of water supplied must meet CAP Class II Water Requirements;
n The temperature of water supplied is 5~30℃;
n Flow: ≥20L/hour, continuous flowing;
n An external pressurizer is provided to make the pressure of water supplied to the
whole machine in the range of 0.1 ~ 0.4MPa;
n The outlet of the pressurizer is quick adapter type and can be connected to ¢6mm
ebonite hose or 1/4” tube.

Risk of Biological Pollution:


u Please dispose the waste liquid discharged by the system in
accordance with the local standards.

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Caution:
u The quality of water must meet the requirements of water supply,
otherwise the test results may be impacted due to insufficient purity of
water.

2.6 Installation

2.6.1 Space Requirement


Please place the analysis section and operation section as shown in the figure below.
The gap between the analysis section and wall must not be less than 0.5m.
Min. 0.5m

Max. 2m

Operation Section
Analysis Section
Min. 0.5m
Min. 0.5m

Min. 0.5m

Figure 2-2 Space Requirement

2.6.2 Liquid Line Connection


Connect the liquid lines correctly as shown in the figure below. If there is a water
discharge system in the room, the low concentration waste liquid can be directly discharged
to the water discharge system.

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Cleaning
Concentration

Concentration
Water
Waste Liquid

Waste Liquid
Agent
Machine
High

Low
Figure 2-3 Liquid Line Connection

Warning: When connecting the drain tube, do not fold or compress


the drain tube.
Caution: The high concentration waste liquid outlet joint on the back
of the analysis seciton must be inserted in place, otherwise the
automatic cleaning system will overflow.
Biohazard: Be sure to wear gloves and work clothes during operaiton
to prevent infection.

2.6.3 Mounting and Removing the Sample Tray


Mounting the sample tray:
Hold the handle on the sample tray, aim the big hole in the center of the tray and kidney
shape hole at the tray base, mount the tray onto the base in place, and manually tighten
the two screws on the tray.
Removing the sample tray:
Manually loosen the two screws on the sample tray, hold the handle on the tray, and lift
the tray. Use even force. Do not overexert yourself to prevent spilling the sample.

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Figure 2-4 Mouting and Removing Sample Tray

Warning: Before mouting the sample tray, confirm the system is in


the standby mode and the tray has stopped.
Caution: Before the system runs, confirm the sample tray cover has
been closed, otherwise the sample adding probe may be damaged.
When placing the tray cover, make sure the positioning boss clicks in
place.
Biohazard: Be sure to wear gloves and work clothes during operation
to prevent infection.

2.6.4 Mounting and Removing the Reagent Tray


Mounting the reagent tray:
Hold the handle on the reagent tray, aim the big hole in the center of the reagent tray
and kidney shape hole at the tray base, mount the tray onto the base in place, and
manually tighten the two screws on the tray.
Removing the reagent tray:
Manually loosen the two screws on the reagent tray, hold the handle on the tray, and lift
the tray. Use even force. Do not overexert yourself to prevent damaging the components
or spilling the reagent.

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Figure 2-5 Mouting and Removing Reagent Tray

Warning: Before mouting the reagent tray, confirm the system is in


the standby mode and the reagent tray has stopped.
Caution: Before the system runs, confirm the reagent tray cover has
been closed, otherwise the sample adding probe may be damaged.
When placing the tray cover, make sure the positioning boss clicks in
place.
Biohazard: Be sure to wear gloves and work clothes during operaton
to prevent infection.

2.6.5 Mounting and Removing the Sample Test Tube


Mount the test tube onto the rubber base at the bottom till the tube clicks in place.

Warning: Before mouting the test tube, confirm the system is in the
standby mode and the sample tray has stopped.

Caution: Do not use test tubes of specifications other than specified.

Biohazard: Be sure to wear gloves and work clothes during operation


to prevent infection.

2.6.6 Mouting and Removing the Reagent Bottle


Mount the reagent bottle onto the bottle base till the bottle clicks in place.

Warning: Before mouting the reagent bottle, confirm the system is in


the standby mode and the reagent tray has stopped.

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Caution: Do not use reagent bottles of specifications other than


specified.
Biohazard: Be sure to wear gloves and work clothes during operation
to prevent infection.

2.6.7 Mouting and Removing the Electrolyte Module (Optional)

Figure 2-6 Electrolyte Module

Mounting/removing the reagent pack:


To mount the reagent pack, as shown in the figure below, remove the red cap on the
reagent pack and push up the connector on it. Ensure the connector aims at the reagent
pack and press down the connector.
To remove the reagent pack, press the button the connector and lift the connector.

Connector

Reagent Pack

Figure 2-7 ISE Reagent Pack

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Figure 2-8 Schematic of Electrolyte Module Mounting

Warning: Properly dispose removed waste componnents in


accordance with the local laws.
Before removing the reagent pack, ensure the power
supply of the instrument has been turned off.
Caution: Please use the consumables recommended by Rayto,
otherwise the performance of the system may reduce.
Biohazard: Be sure to wear gloves and work clothes during operation
to prevent infection.

2.6.8 Connecting the Control Computer


n Insert the mouse and keyboard into the corresponding interfaces on the back of the
control computer.
n Insert one end of the electric cable of the display into the signal interface of the
display and the other end into the display interface on the back of the control
computer. Connect the display and AC power supply with the electric cable.
n Insert one end of the electric cable of the printer into the signal interface of the
printer and the other end into the printer port on the back of the control computer.
n Connect the printer and AC power supply with the electric cable supplied with the
printer.
n Connect the control computer and AC power supply with the electric cable.

2.6.9 Connecting the Instrument and Control Computer

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Insert one end of the serial cable into the serial interface of the instrument and the other
end into the serial interface COM1 of the control computer (the port setting can be
changed to use other serial interfaces).

2.6.10 Connecting the Instrument to the Power Supply


Connect the instrument and AC power supply with the electric cable.

2.6.11 Sequence for Turning on/off the Instrument


n Turn on the instrument: Turn on the power supply of the instrument and the control
switch of the analysis section, turn on the computer, and turn on the instrument
control software.
n Turn off the instrument: Turn off the instrument control software and then turn off the
power switch of the instrument.

2.7 Correction
Standard can be used to correct the instrument. The instrument needs not to be
calibrated for each test. However, for items requiring calibration, at least one calibration
test is needed. The changes in the system environment may impact the tests to a certain
extent, so a calibration test is suggested each time the machine is switched on to ensure
the accuracy of test results.

For the calibration test method, refer to “Chapter 4 Parameter Setup” and “Chapter 7
Tests”.

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Chapter 3 Start
3.1 Precautions before Starting the Machine
Before you start the machine each time, pay attention to the following to ensure the
system is ready:
1) Check the status of the instrument before starting the machine.
n Check that the three plate covers on the workbench have been closed;
n Check that there is no obstacle in the motion region of the various components
on the workbench;
n Check that the deionized water machine has been turned on;
n Check that the high concentration waste liquid tank and low concentration
waste liquid tank have been emptied;
n Check that the minimal volume of cleaning solutions (including the cleaning
solution for test cuvettes, cleaning solution in the reagent tray, and cleaning
solution in the sample tray) is sufficient;
n Check that the minimal volume of deionized water for the reagent tray and
sample tray is sufficient;
n Check that all tubes are correctly connected;
n Check that the serial control cables are properly connected;
n Check that the electric cables are properly connected.
2) Check whether the printing paper is sufficient and whether they are inserted in
place.
3) Keep the User’s Manual in a handy place.
4) Operate and maintain the computer according to the instructions of the computer.

3.2 Logging on to the System


Start the machine and run the Chemray 420 software, and the system will enter the user login
screen, as shown in the figure:

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Figure 3-1 Login


Select a user name and input the password, and click the Login button to login, or click the
Cancel button to quit the software.

Caution: The user name of the system administrator is “Admin”, and the
initial password is “888888”. You can change the password freely.
Please keep the changed password in mind!

After login, the system will enter the initialization screen and conduct self-check and
initialization automatically, as shown in the figure:

Figure 3-2 Initialization


Self-check and initialization include the following contents:
n Connecting frond end: Test whether the communication between the control
software and middle computer software is normal.

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n Units shaking hands: Test whether the status of the various units is normal.
n Sending parameters: Read system parameters from the middle computer.
n System reset: Conduct whole machine reset and liquid line filling to prepare for
testing.

3.3 Main Screen


After login, the main screen will appear, and the system will enter the “waiting for the light
source to become stable” mode. Here, “Wait for the light source to become stable” is
displayed on the left top corner of the screen. The test can be commenced only when the
light source becomes stable and “Ready” is displayed on the left top corner of the screen, as
shown in the figure:

Figure 3-3 Main Screen

Caution: Each time the power is switched on, it takes 30 minutes for the
light source to become stable. If the test is commenced before the
light source becomes stable, the accuracy of the results may be
impacted.

3.4 Function Modules


The function modules on the main screen are as follows:
n Status Display Area: Displays the system status, current temperature of reaction

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tray, remaining test time, LIS connection status, ISE status, operator, and current
time.
n Help: Click the Help icon to display the About and Help selection box.
n Function Button Area: Displays the function buttons, including Sample, Reagent,
Calibration, QC, Status, Statistics, Parameter, Setup, Maintenance, and Off. Click a
function button, and the working page corresponding to the button will appear.
n Shortcut Button Area: Includes the Start, Pause, and Stop buttons. Click a shortcut
button to operate the system accordingly.
n Function Window Area: Displays the values and graphs of the parameters,
processes, results, etc. corresponding to the selected function button.
n Prompt and Alarm Message Display Area: Displays alarm, warning or error
messages. Click the Inquire button to inquire the details of the alarm, warning or
error messages.

3.5 Help
Function Brief: When you encounter any question during the use of the software, you
can find the information on the instrument in the help file.

Click the Help icon on the main screen to enter the About and Help selection box. Click the
Help button, and the help file will pop up, as shown in the figure:

Figure 3-4 help

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Chapter 4 Parameter Setup


4.1 Item Setup
Function Brief: To set the control and calculation parameters of test items.
Click “Parameter Setup” in the main menu to enter the Item Setup page, as shown in the
figure:

Figure 4-1 Item Setup

4.1.1 Add Item


Click the Add button and input the name of the item to be added. Input the various
parameters in turn according to the instructions of the reagent corresponding to the item and
click the Save button.

4.1.2 Modify Item


Select the item to be modified from the list, and the corresponding parameters will appear on
the right side. Move the cursor to the parameter to be modified in turn, modify it, and click the
Save button.

4.1.3 Delete Item


Select the item to be deleted from the list and click the Delete button.

4.1.4 Print Item Parameters


Select the item to be printed from the list and click the Print button.

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4.1.5 Meaning of Item Parameters


1) Item Number: The unique number of the item. If the system adopts the barcode
scanning to identify reagents and obtain sample information, the item number must be
consistent with the definition of the information system, otherwise the reagent may be
wrongly positioned or the sample information may be wrong!
2) Full Name of Item: Input the full name or description information of the item. When
printing the general report on a patient, you can select whether to print the information
according to the needs.
3) Reference Range: Specify the division criterion of the reference range and the
corresponding values of reference range according to the instructions of the reagent, as
shown in the figure:

Figure 4-2 Reference Range


4) Sample Size – Standard:
n Test Sample Size: The volume of sample to be added during a standard test.
Range: 2-45μl, increasing progressively by 0.1μl;
n Dilution Sample Size: The volume of original sample used for dilution during a
dilution test. Range: 2-80μl, increasing progressively by 0.1μl;
n Dilution Ratio: The dilution ratio of the original sample during a dilution test. Input
“10” to indicate a 10 times dilution, i.e. 1 part of sample + 9 parts of diluent; input “1”
to indicate no dilution.
5) Sample Size - Increment:
n Test Sample Size: The volume of sample to be added during an increment test.

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Range: 2-45μl, increasing progressively by 0.1μl;


n Dilution Sample Size: The volume of original sample used for dilution during an
increment dilution test. Range: 2-80μl, increasing progressively by 0.1μl;
n Dilution Ratio: The dilution ratio of the original sample during an increment dilution
test. Input “10” to indicate a 10 times dilution, i.e. 1 part of sample + 9 parts of
diluent; input “1” to indicate no dilution.
6) Sample Size - Decrement:
n Test Sample Size: The volume of sample to be added during a decrement test.
Range: 2-45μl, increasing progressively by 0.1μl;
n Dilution Sample Size: The volume of original sample used for dilution during a
decrement dilution test. Range: 2-80μl, increasing progressively by 0.1μl;
n Dilution Ratio: The dilution ratio of the original sample during a decrement dilution
test. Input “10” to indicate a 10 times dilution, i.e. 1 part of sample + 9 parts of
diluent; input “1” to indicate no dilution.
7) Reagent Volume: Input the volume of reagent used. (Input 0 for a reagent not used.)
8) Method Type: Select End-Point Method, Two-Point Method, or Kinetics Method.
9) Main/Secondary Wavelength: Set the wavelength used according to the instructions of
the reagent. If the single-wavelength test is adopted, set wavelength 1 only, and select
None for wavelength 2. However, in order to eliminate external interference, it is
suggested to use the dual-wavelength test.
10) Blank Test: Select None, Reagent Blank, Sample Blank, or Pre-Blank.
n None: The blank value needs not to be reduced;
n Reagent Blank: The reagent and sample volumes for normal tests are used, and
the sample is substituted with deionized water;
n Sample Blank: The reagent and sample volumes for normal tests are used, and the
reagent is substituted with deionized water;
n Pre-Blank: The pre-blank measurement point should be set. The blank value of the
set measurement point should be reduced from the measurement results.

Caution:
u With the end-point method, the absorbance value of the reagent blank
test is reduced; with the two-point method and kinetics method, the
variation per minute of the reagent blank test is reduced.
u When Pre-Blank is selected, the start point and end point shall be in
the corresponding range. Input range for single-reagent tests: 10-150;

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input range for double-reagent tests: 170-450; input range for


three-reagent tests: 460-1000; input range for four-reagent tests:
1020-1450.

11) Measurement Time: To set the start time and end time of measurement respectively.
For single-reagent items, the range of measurement time is 20-600 seconds; for
double-reagent items, 20-300 seconds; for three-reagent items, 20-750 seconds; for
four-reagent items, 20-300 seconds. With respect to the two-point method and kinetics
method, the interval between the start time and end time should not be less than 30
seconds.
12) Calculation Method: Select the corresponding calculation method according to the
actual needs. When the Factor Method is selected, you can input factor values provided
in the instructions of the reagent.

Caution: The signs of the factors of items tested with the kinetics method
reflect the change directions of the curve. If it is downward
reaction, the factor is negative, otherwise the factor is positive.

13) ABS Range: To set the measurement range of absorbance value, with a maximum
range of -30000-30000. Input 0 to indicate this judgment is not made.
14) Linear Range: Test range of the instrument or reagent. When the test results exceed the
range, the results are unreliable and should be marked to prompt you for dilution retest,
decrement retest or increment retest. Input 0 to indicate this judgment is not made.
15) Reagent Blank: The valid range of reagent blank. When the reagent blank exceeds the
range, the system will treat the reagent as failure. The unit is 1/10000 absorbance.
16) Linear Limit (Linearity Limit): Effective for the kinetics method only. The system
calculates the linearity in the test period automatically. When the linearity of the reaction
curve exceeds the set range, the results will have the corresponding sign. The setup
range of linearity limit is 0-300. The default is 20. The calculation formula of linear limit is:
n Number of test points > 9
Linearity = 100* (Change rate of the first 6 points - Change rate of the last 6
points)/ Change rate of all points
n 4 ≤ Number of test points ≤ 8
Linearity = 100* (Change rate of the first 3 points - Change rate of the last 3
points)/ Change rate of all points
17) Substrate Exhaust Limit: Effective for the two-point method and kinetics method only.
Some high concentration (active) samples exhaust the substrate, which makes the
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determination results, the substrate exhaust limit (a certain absorbance) needs to be set
which should be exactly the critical point between linear zone and nonlinear zone in the
reaction curve, the minimum (the reaction curve bends downward) or maximum (the
reaction curve bends upward) absorbance value before the substrate is exhausted within
the reaction time. The substrate exhaust limit of an item is closely related to the reagent
kit used. The unit is 1/10000 absorbance. The setting 0 indicates no judgment.
n No Linear Interval: Number of points with no substrate exhausted in the
measurement time < 3. (The check is started only when the substrate is exhausted.)
n No Calculation Interval: Number of points with no substrate exhausted including the
delay time < 3. (The check is started only when there is no linear interval.)
18) Increment Judgment: Increment judgment is a judgment limit in the increment test.
When the absorbance is less than (the reaction curve bends upward) or greater than
(the reaction curve bends downward) the limit after the reaction is ended, the increment
test is conducted automatically.
The input range of increment judgment is -30000 ~ 30000; input 0 to indicate this
judgment is not made.

Caution: Be sure to set the increment sample before setting increment


judgment.

19) Decrement Judgment: Decrement judgment is a judgment limit in the decrement test.
When the absorbance is greater than (the reaction curve bends upward) or less than
(the reaction curve bends downward) the limit after the reaction is ended, the decrement
test is conducted automatically.
The input range of decrement judgment is -30000 ~ 30000; input 0 to indicate this
judgment is not made.

Caution: Be sure to set the decrement sample before setting decrement


judgment.

20) Unit of Results: To set the unit of test results. The options displayed are the information
set in “System Setup” -> “Data Dictionary” -> “Unit of Results”.
21) Precision of Results: To select the number of decimal places of the results of the items
in the general report to be printed, with a maximum of 3 decimal places.
22) Correction Factor: Linear correction factor of system test results: Result =
Measurement result * Slope K + Intercept B. In general, no correction is needed: K=1,
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the error of the instrument.


23) Prozone Check: Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4 are the photometric points for prozone check; PC
is the prozone limit; ABS is the absorbance limit for prozone check. The above prozone
parameters are valid only when “Prozone Check” is selected.
The reaction rate method is adopted in the prozone check, that is, the antibody excess
reaction curve can reach balance and the antigen excess reaction curve cannot reach
balance in the same period time. The specific judgment method is as follows:

n Set the photometric points for prozone check [Q1], [Q2], [Q3], and [Q4]
n Set the prozone limit [PC] and lower limit of absorbance for prozone check [ABS]
n Calculate the PCM value of the sample: PCM = Change slope [Q3, Q4]/Change
slope [Q1, Q2]. If PCM > PC, the “Prozone Check Exception” warning sign is given.
n Requirements of photometric point input:
Single-reagent items: 16<q1 <q2< q3< q4<= End point of reaction <= 76
Double-reagent items: 46<q1 <q2< q3< q4<= End point of reaction <= 76
Three-reagent items: 102<q1 <q2< q3< q4<= End point of reaction <= 176
Four-reagent items: 146<q1 <q2< q3< q4<= End point of reaction <= 176
n The prozone check is no longer conducted in the following two cases:
Absorbance of end point of sample A < abs.lowlimit (upward reaction) or A >
abs.lowlimit (downward reaction)
Absolute value of reactivity of sample R > RCMAX (Absolute value of reactivity of
standard of maximum concentration)

4.1.6 Test Sequence Setup


Click the Test Sequence Setup button to enter the screen as shown in the figure:

Figure 4-3 Test Sequence Setup

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The function is used to set the test priority of items. Select the item for which the test
sequence needs to be adjusted, use the Up and Down keys or the mouse to adjust it to the
proper position, and click the Save button after adjusting all items.
To restore the default test sequence, click the Restore button and save the setting.

Caution: The default test sequence is in alphabetical order of item names.

4.1.7 Special Cleaning Setup


The cross contamination of reagents for some items may impact the test results, and such
impact should be reduced or eliminated with special cleaning treatment. Use “Special
Cleaning Setup” to specify in which case the system should conduct which type of special
cleaning. Click the Special Cleaning Setup button to enter the screen as shown in the figure:

Figure 4-4 Special Cleaning Setup

4.1.7.1 Reagent Probe Cleaning Setup


n Contaminating Item: The item producing cross contamination;
n Contaminating Reagent: The polluting reagent corresponding to the item
producing cross contamination;
n Contaminated Item: The item contaminated by the contaminating item;
n Contaminated Reagent: The reagent contaminated by the contaminating reagent;
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n Volume of Cleaning Solution: Setting range: 150-350μl.


To delete a set special cleaning item, select a set item from the list and click the Delete
button. To delete all set items, click the Delete All button.

Caution: The special cleaning consumes the normal test cycle, therefore
the testing speed of the instrument will be lowered. Unless it is
necessary, do not set the special cleaning!

4.1.7.2 Test Cuvette Cleaning Setup


In addition to the cross contamination of reagents that impact the test results, some tests may
cause cross contamination between different tests due to the residue in the test cuvette, thus
causes inaccurate test results. Therefore, anti-cross contamination cleaning setup should be
set for test cuvettes, as shown in the figure:

Figure 4-5 Special Cleaning Setup


n Contaminating Item: To select the item contaminating test cuvettes;
n Sample Probe: To set the actions of the sample probe during the cleaning of test
cuvette, including type and volume of cleaning solution;
n Reagent Probe 1: To set the actions of the reagent probe 1 during the cleaning of
test cuvette, including the type and volume of cleaning solution.
The process of special cleaning of test cuvette is the same as that of a normal
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about 2.5 minutes and then add the sample cleaning solution and mix the contents, and wait
about 10 minutes and then conduct the second cleaning. As the test cuvette has undergone
the special cleaning process of “automatic cleaning – add cleaning solution and soak -
automatic cleaning”, thus eliminates cross contamination between items.

4.1.8 Item Masking Setup


Click the Item Masking Setup button, as shown in the figure:

Figure 4-6 Item Masking Setup


Select the item to be masked, and the system will prohibit the application for test of the
masked item. Click the Mask All button to mask all items. Click the Unmask button to cancel
the masking of the item. Click the Save button to save the modification, or click the Back
button to give up saving.

4.2 Standard Setup


Function Brief: To set the parameters of the standard used by the system.
Select the Standard Setup page as shown in the figure:

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Figure 4-7 Standard Setup

4.2.1 Add Standard

Figure 4-8 Add Standard

Click the Add Standard button, input the Number, Batch Number and Expiry Date on the
screen that appears, and select OK to save the setting. Add the calibration items included for
the standard in turn.

4.2.2 Delete Standard


Select the standard to be deleted from the standard list and click the Delete Standard button.

4.2.3 Add or Modify Calibration Item

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Figure 4-9 Add Calibration Item

Specify a standard and click the Add Item button. Select Add or the calibration item to be
modified on the screen that appears, input the reference value, and click the Save button.

4.2.4 Delete Calibration Item


Select a standard from the standard list, and the calibration items included will be displayed
on the list on the right side. Select the calibration item to be deleted and click the Delete Item
button.

Caution: When an existing standard is deleted, the calibration results


corresponding to the standard will also be deleted. When an
existing calibration item is modified or deleted, the calibration
results corresponding to the calibration item will also be deleted.

4.3 QC Setup
Function Brief: To set parameters of QC substances used by the system.

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Select the QC Setup page as shown in the figure:

Figure 4-10 QC Setup

4.3.1 Add QC

Figure 4-11 Add QC

Click the Add QC button, input the Number, Batch Number and Expiry Date on the screen
that appears, and click OK to save the setting. Add the QC items included for the QC
substance in turn

4.3.2 Delete QC

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Select the QC substance to be deleted from the QC substance list and click the Delete QC
button.

4.3.3 Add QC Item

Figure 4-12 Add QC Item


Specify a QC substance and click the Add Item button. Select Add or the QC item to be
modified on the screen that appears, input the target value and SD, and click the Save
button.

4.3.4 Delete QC Item


Select a QC substance from the QC substance list, and the QC items included will be
displayed on the list on the right side. Select the QC item to be deleted and click the Delete
Item button.

4.3.5 Set QC Rule


Select a QC substance from the QC substance list, and the QC items included will be
displayed on the list on the right side. Select the time for which you want to set the QC rule
and click the QC Rule button to enter the screen as shown in the figure:

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Figure 4-13 QC Rule Setup

n Westgard Multi-rule QC: Select the QC warning rule for the item from the 7 rules
and click the OK button to save the selection.
n Cumulation and QC: Whether the cumulation and rule are used. Select it to
cumulate the QC substance and make rule judgment.
n Cumulation Rule: To set the QC rule for cumulative sum, such as CS(1.0S:2.7S),
in which, 1.0S is the threshold K that starts cumulation and calculation, and 2.7S is
the QC limit H.
n Cumulation Method: For daily QC chart, Real-time Single-point Cumulation means
the cumulative data are the actual results of each test; Daily Mean Cumulation
means the cumulative data are the mean of test results of every day.
n Empty Cumulative Sum: After calibration and correction of the out-of-control
instrument, click the Empty Cumulative Sum button to restart cumulation and QC.
After the cumulative sum is emptied, the current value of cumulative sum is 0.

4.4 Profile Setup


Function Brief: Used to assist a number of test items of a diagnosis to in forming a
set.

Select the Profile Setup page as shown in the figure:

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Figure 4-14 Profile Setup

4.4.1 Add Profile

Figure 4-15 Profile Setup

Click the Add Profile button, input the name and number of the new profile, and click the OK
button. Select the items to be included in the profile and click the Save button.

4.4.2 Modify Profile


Select the profile to be modified from the profile list, modify the items included in the profile,
and click the Save button.

4.4.3 Delete Profile


Select the profile to be deleted from the profile list and click the Delete Profile button.

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4.5 Calculation Item Setup


Function Brief: To set the item the results of which are obtained through calculation of
test items.
Select the Calculation Item Setup page as shown in the figure:

Figure 4-16 Calculation Item Setup

4.5.1 Add Calculation Item


Click the Add button, input the Item Name, Full Name, Unit, Decimal Places and Calculation
Formula of the calculation item added in turn, click the Save button, and input the reference
range of the calculation item added.

4.5.2 Modify Calculation Item


Select a calculation item from the list, modify the Full Name, Unit, Decimal Places and
Calculation Formula, and click the Save button. Or modify the reference range of the item
according to Reference Range.

4.5.3 Delete Calculation Item


Select a calculation item from the list and click the Delete button.

Caution: A calculation formula is composed of +, -, *, /, (, ), digits and {Item


Name} only. Otherwise the formula is regarded as invalid.

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4.6 Non-biochemical Item Setup


Function Brief: To input the results of a non-biochemical item tested by other
equipment to the system, set the parameters of the non-biochemical item to be input
first.

Select the Non-biochemical Item Setup page as shown in the figure:

Figure 4-17 Non-biochemical Item Setup

4.6.1 Add Non-biochemical Item


Click the Add button, input the Item, Full Name, Qualitative or Quantitative and Reference
Value of the non-biochemical item added in turn, and click the Save button.

4.6.2 Modify Non-biochemical Item


Select the non-biochemical item to be modified from the list, modify the Full Name,
Qualitative or Quantitative and Reference Value, and click the Save button.

4.6.3 Delete Non-biochemical Item


Select the non-biochemical item to be deleted from the list and click the Delete button.

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4.7 ISE Setup


Function Brief: In this screen, you can observe and set the basic parameters,
reference range, standards, and QC rules of each ISE item.
Select the ISE Setup page as shown in the figure:

Figure 4-18 ISE Setup

4.7.1 Meaning of ISE Parameters


Under the ISE Setup page, select the ISE Parameter Setup page as shown in the figure:

Figure 4-19 ISE Parameter Setup

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n Number: The unique number of the item. If the system adopts the barcode
scanning to obtain sample information, the item number must be consistent with the
definition of the information system, otherwise the sample information may be
wrong!
n Full Name of Item: The full name of the ISE item. It may be empty;
n Slope and Intercept: The linear correction coefficient for the test results of the
system. Results = Measured value * Slope + Intercept. In general, no correction is
needed: Slope = 1, Intercept =0;
n Measurement Range: The test range of the ISE item. When the test results exceed
this range, the corresponding results will be marked with the sign A> or A<;
n Unit of Results: The unit of results of the ISE item. It cannot be modified;
n Precision of Results: The precision of results of the ISE item. It cannot be
modified.

4.7.2 ISE QC Setup


Under the ISE Setup page, select the ISE QC Setup page as shown in the figure:

Figure 4-20 ISE QC Setup

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4.7.2.1 Add ISE QC

Figure 4-21 Add QC

Click the Add QC button, input the Number, Batch Number and Expiry Date on the screen
that appears, and click OK to save the setting. Add the QC items included for the QC
substance in turn.

4.7.2.2 Delete ISE QC


Select the QC substance to be deleted from the QC substance list and click the Delete QC
button.

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4.7.2.3 Add ISE QC Item

Figure 4-22 Add QC Item

Specify a QC substance and click the Add Item button. Select Add or the QC item to be
modified on the screen that appears, input the target value and SD, and click the Save
button.

4.7.2.4 Delete ISE QC Item


Select a QC substance from the QC substance list, and the QC items included will be
displayed on the list on the right side. Select the QC item to be deleted and click the Delete
Item button.

4.7.2.5 Set ISE QC Item


Select a QC substance from the QC substance list, and the QC items included will be
displayed on the list on the right side. Select the item for which you want to set the QC rule
and click the QC Rule button to enter the screen as shown in the figure:

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Figure 4-23 QC Rule Setup

n Westgard Multi-rule QC: Select the QC warning rule for the item from the 7 rules
and click the OK button to save the selection.
n Cumulation and QC: Whether the cumulation and rule are used. Select it to
cumulate the QC substance and make rule judgment.
n Cumulation Rule: To set the QC rule for cumulative sum, such as CS(1.0S:2.7S),
in which, 1.0S is the threshold K that starts cumulation and calculation, and 2.7S is
the QC limit H.
n Cumulation Method: For daily QC chart, Real-time Single-point Cumulation means
the cumulative data are the actual results of each test; Daily Mean Cumulation
means the cumulative data are the mean of test results of every day.
n Empty Cumulative Sum: After calibration and correction of the out-of-control
instrument, click the Empty Cumulative Sum button to restart cumulation and QC.
After the cumulative sum is emptied, the current value of cumulative sum is 0.

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Chapter 5 Reagent Setup


5.1 Reagent View
Function Brief: To view the reagent information corresponding to the test item.
Click Reagent Setup in the main menu to enter the Reagent Setup page as shown in the
figure:

Figure 5-1 Reagent View


Two virtual reagent trays can be set in the system. Select “View by Position” or “View by
Item” to view the reagent list in different display ways.

5.1.1 Related Information in Reagent View


n Reagent Tray: The virtual reagent tray where the reagent is.
n Reagent Position: The position of the reagent on the reagent tray.
n Item Name: To set the name of the item corresponding to the reagent.
n Reagent Type: The type of the reagent corresponding to the item, including “R1”,
“R2”, “R3”, and “R4”;
n Minimal Volume of Reagent: To manually input the minimal volume of reagent or
use the Minimal Volume Detection function to detect the minimal volume of reagent
after setting the type of reagent bottle and saving the setting.
n Bottle Type: The type of the reagent bottle. Options include the option information
set in Data Dictionary;
n Reagent Barcode: The barcode information on the reagent bottle which can be
input manually or obtained with the barcode scanner.
n Reagent Batch Number: The batch number of the reagent which is the
identification to determine the batch leaving factory.

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n Expiry Date of Reagent: The expiry date of the reagent. When the expiry date of
the reagent has passed, the “Reagent Setup” and “Test Status – Reagent Tray”
screens will prompt you with yellow.
n Volume Used Each Time: To display the volume of the reagent used in each test
of the set item.
n No. of Items Tested with Minimal Volume: The number of items that can be
tested with the minimal volume of reagent calculated according to “Minimal Volume
of Reagent” and “Volume Used Each Time”.

5.2 Reagent Setup


Function Brief: To specify reagent positions and other reagent information for test
items.
Enter the Reagent Setup screen, and select “View by Position” or “View by Item” to view the
reagent list in different display ways, as shown in the figure:

Figure 5-2 Reagent Setup

5.2.1 Set and Modify Reagent Information


Select an item, set the related reagent information, and click the Save button.

Caution: The reagent positions 79 and 80 are used for cleaning solution and
deionized water respectively. Other reagents are prohibited.

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5.2.2 Delete Reagent Information


Select an item and click the Delete button to delete the reagent information of the item. Click
the Delete All button to delete the reagent information of all items.

5.3 Detection of Minimal Volume of Reagnet


Function Brief: To detect the minimal volume of reagent corresponding to the reagent
position on the reagent tray.
The minimal volume of reagent can be detected only when the system is ready. Click the
Minimal Volume Detection button to pop up the Minimal Volume Detection dialogue box as
shown in the figure:

Figure 5-3 Minimal Volume Detection

n Detect the minimal volume of reagent at the selected position: Detect the
minimal volume of reagent at the selected position in the reagent list for the current
reagent tray. If no reagent information is set at this position, it cannot be detected;
n Detect the minimal volume of reagent of all set reagents: Detect the minimal
volume of all set reagents in the current reagent tray.
n Detect the minimal volume of reagent of set reagents in the specified range:
Detect the minimal volume of set reagents in the specified range in the current
reagent tray.

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Caution: Before reagent detection, input and save the Bottle Type
information corresponding to the reagent positions first. Otherwise
detection of minimal volume of reagent is impossible.

5.4 Reagent Scanning


Function Brief: To scan the reagent barcode corresponding to the reagent position in
the reagent tray to obtain reagent information.
If no reagent barcode system is installed in the instrument, the Reagent Scanning button is
disabled. Only when the reagent barcode scanning system has been installed in the
instrument, “Apply Reagent Barcode” is ticked in the barcode setup, and the system is ready,
can the reagent barcode be scanned. Click the Reagent Scanning button to pop up the
Reagent Scanning dialogue box as shown in the figure:

Figure 5-4 Reagent Scanning

n Scan all positions: To scan all positions on the current reagent tray.
n Scan the specified position range: You can input the start and end reagent
positions, and the system will scan the specified reagent position range. The “Scan
the specified position range” radio must be selected before you can input the start
and end positions. When the input is finished, the end reagent position must be
greater than the start reagent position.

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Caution: When any position cannot be scanned normally during the


scanning of reagent barcode, view the prompt message at the
bottom of the screen to inquire the abnormal reagent position and
the cause of scanning failure.

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Chapter 6 System Setup


The system parameters of Chemray 420 Automated Chemistry Analyzer have been initialized
when it leaves factory. When the machine is started for the first time, what you see on the
screen are all system defaults. In order to guarantee the security of product setup and data
and meet different needs in actual application, the privilege levels for common users and
administrator can be set for system setup.

6.1 System Control Parameter


Function Brief: Basic parameter setup, automatic retest setup, system temperature
and default Chinese input method.

Click System Setup in the main menu to enter the System Setup page as shown in Figure
6-1:

Figure 6-1 System Control Parameter Setup

6.1.1 Basic Parameter Setup


n Wait for the light source to become stable: To set whether to wait for the light
source to become stable after the machine is started;
n Wait for temperature to become stable: To set whether to wait for temperature to
become stable after the machine is started;
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automatically when the test fails (for example, in case of collision of the sample
probe or reagent probe);
n Automatic Sleep Time: To set the automatic sleep time. As long as the idle time of
the system exceeds the set time, the system will enter the sleep mode automatically.
In the sleep mode, the light source protection function will be activated. To use the
machine again, execute the Awake operation;
n Automatic QC Setup: To set the interval of QC. 0 indicates no automatic QC is
conducted;
n Automatic Calibration Setup: To set the interval of calibration. 0 indicates no
automatic calibration is conducted;
n Upper Limit of No. of Dirty Cups: To set the maximum number of dirty test
cuvettes when you are prompted to replace the test cuvettes;
n Alarm Limit of Minimal Volume of Reagent: To set the minimal volume of reagent
when the reagent tray marks the corresponding reagent as “Reagent Insufficient”.

6.1.2 Automatic Retest Setup


To set the retest methods in various cases. The options in the drop-down box are the retest
methods that can be set. The related parameters must be set in the item setup for each
retest method. The option None indicates that no automatic retest is conducted.
Exceeding Upper Limit of Reference: When the test results exceed the upper limit of the
reference range, the system will do a retest for the test with the results exceeding the limit
according to the retest method.
n Nonlinear: When the calculated linearity is greater than the linear limit set for the
item, the system will do a retest for the test with the results exceeding the limit
according to the retest method.
n No Linear Interval: When the number of photometric points within the substrate
exhaust limit is less than 3, the system will do a retest for the test with the results
exceeding the limit according to the retest method. It is effective for the kinetics
method only.
n Substrate Exhaust Appears: When substrate exhaust appears during the reaction,
the system will do a retest for the test with the results exceeding the limit according
to the retest method. It is effective for the two-point method only.
n Less than Lower Limit of Reference: When the test results are less than the lower
limit of reference range, the system will do a retest for the test with the results
exceeding the limit according to the retest method.
n Exceeding Upper Limit of Reference: When the test results exceed the upper limit
of reference range, the system will do a retest for the test with the results exceeding
the limit according to the retest method.

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n Exceeding Upper Limit of Linear Range: When the test results exceed the upper
limit of linear range set for the item, the system will do a retest for the test with the
results exceeding the limit according to the retest method.
n Less than Lower Limit of Linear Range: When the test results are less than the
lower limit of linear range set for the item, the system will do a retest for the test with
the results exceeding the limit according to the retest method.
n No Calculation Interval: When the number of photometric points in the linear range
is less than 3 during the highly active enzyme inspection, the enzyme linear range
expansion function will be activated. In such case, when the number of all
photometric points including the delay time is less than 3, the system will do a retest
for the test with the results exceeding the limit according to the retest method. It is
effective for the kinetics method only.
n Prozone Check Exceeding Limit: When prozone appears during the reaction, the
system will do a retest for the test with the results exceeding the limit according to
the retest method. It is effective for the end-point method only.
n Exceeding Max. Calibration Reactivity: When the reactivity tested exceeds the
reactivity of the calibration solution of the maximum concentration, the system will
do a retest for the test with the results exceeding the limit according to the retest
method.
n Less than Zero Concentration Calibration Solution: When the reactivity tested is
less than the reactivity of the calibration solution of zero concentration, the system
will do a retest for the test with the results exceeding the limit according to the retest
method.

6.1.3 System Temprature Setup


To set the target temperature when the system is running.

6.1.4 Default Chinese Input Method


To set the preferred input method for inputting text. When it is clear, the system will use the
current input method.

6.2 Printing Setup


Function Brief: To set the title, annotation and printing format of a general report.

Select the Printing Setup page to enter the screen as shown in the figure:

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Figure 6-2 Printing Setup

The meanings of the various functions on the Printing Setup page are as follows:
n Report Title: Set the title of the patient report, such as “Inspection Report of ××××
Hospital”.
n Report Annotation: Set the remark of the patient report, such as “Note: The
inspection results are for the sample only”.
n Printing Sequence Setup: Set the printing sequence of the items in the general
report.
n Patient Information Setup: Set the default, printing display setup, and printing
sequence setup of patient information newly recorded.

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Figure 6-3 Patient Information Setup


n Default Setup: The default obtained with the default function when details are set
for a newly generated or applied patient;
n Printing Display Setup: Set the patient information to be displayed in the patient
report;
n Printing Sequence Setup: Set the printing sequence of the header and footer
information in the report.

6.3 Hospital Setup


Function Brief: To set the hospital information and the departments and doctors
involved in patient information input.
Select the Hospital Setup page to enter the screen as shown in the figure:

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Figure 6-4 Hospital Setup

6.3.1 Hospital Information Setup


Set the information on the hospital: name, mailing address, postal code, and phone
number. Click the Save button.

6.3.2 Department Setup


n Add Department: Under the department list, click the Add button, input the
department name, and click the Save button.
n Delete Department: Select the department to be deleted from the department list
and click the Delete button.

6.3.3 Doctor Setup


n Add Doctor: Select a department, and all doctors of the department will appear in
the doctor list. Under the doctor list, click the Add button, input the doctor name, and
click the Save button.
n Delete Doctor: Select a department, and all doctors of the department will appear
in the doctor list. Select the doctor to be deleted from the doctor list and click the
Delete button.

6.4 User Management


Function Brief: To set the privilege and password of a user.

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Select the User Management page to enter the screen as shown in the figure:

Figure 6-5 User Management

6.4.1 Add User


Click the Add button, input the user name in the User Name input box, select and set the
privilege, and click the Save button.

6.4.2 Modify User Privilege


Select a user from the list, reselect and set the privilege, and click the Save button.

6.4.3 Delete User Privilege


Select a user from the list and click the Delete button.

Caution: Only the administrator “Admin” can add, delete and modify user
privilege.

6.4.4 Modify Password


Select a user from the list and click the Modify Password button. The screen as shown in the
figure will appear:

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Figure 6-6 Modify Password


Input the password and new password, input the new password again for confirmation, and
click the Modify Password button.

6.5 Data Distionary


Function Brief: To set the data frequently used by the operating software, including
Unit of Results, Sample Type, etc.

Select the Data Dictionary page to enter the screen as shown in the figure:

Figure 6-7 Unit Setup

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From the type selection box, select the data dictionary entry to be observed and edited, and
all data of the selected type will appear in the data list, including Unit of Results, Sample Type,
Specimen Character, Blood Type, Qualitative Results, Clinical Diagnosis, Nation, Patient
Type, Charge Type, Inpatient Area, and Reagent Bottle Type. The data dictionary entry is
character type, with the maximum length of 30 characters.
n Description: The description of a data dictionary entry, which indicates the meaning
of the data dictionary entry. It can be empty.
n Add: Select a data type, click the Add button, add a new entry to the selected data
type, and click the Save button;
n Modify: Select a data type, edit the related entry, and click the Save button;
n Delete: Select a data type, select the entry to be deleted, and click the Delete
button.

Caution: On the Data Dictionary screen, the system will pre-input some
entries. If Prohibit Deletion or Prohibit Modification is selected for
the pre-input entry, deletion or modification will be prohibited.

6.6 LIS Setup


Function Brief: To set the LIS communication mode.

Select the LIS Setup page to enter the screen as shown in the figure:

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Figure 6-8 LIS Setup

6.6.1 LIS Host Address


Set the IP address of LIS host connected to the system.

6.6.2 LIS Communication Port


The communication port number of LIS host.

6.6.3 LIS Communication Mode


Set the communication modes of the operating software and LIS host, including single-way
and two-way.
n Single-way: Only test results and other information are sent to the LIS host and no
sample application information is obtained from the LIS.
n Two-way: Test results and other information are sent to the LIS host and sample
application information is obtained from the LIS.

6.6.4 LIS Real-time Test Results Sending


When it is selected, after all tests of each patient sample are finished, the test results will
be sent to the LIS host automatically.

6.6.5 Automatic Workstation Connecition upon Start


When it is selected, after the operating software is started, the LIS workstation host is
connected according to the address and port number of the LIS host automatically.

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6.6.6 Communication Timeout Setup


Set the timeout limit for response of the LIS host for obtaining application, sending
results, and network connection. Range: 1~200 seconds.

6.6.7 Repeated Sample Barcode Setup


When a sample barcode obtained is the same as an existing one, the later may be
treated in three ways:
n Ignore: The existing sample will be retained, and the newly obtained sample will be
ignored.
n Overwrite: No matter whether the original sample has been finished or not, the
related information of the original sample will be deleted, and the information of the
newly obtained sample will be used.
n Add: The existing application items of the original sample will be unchanged, but
the items newly applied for the new sample will be added to the original sample.

6.6.8 Setup of Corresponding Items of LIS System and

Operating Software
As the item name and number in the LIS system may be different from those in the
instrument, in order to correctly match the items during sample application information
obtaining and results transmission, the correspondence of item parameters between the LIS
system and instrument must be set, with the corresponding code as the link.
From the corresponding item list, select an item and directly edit the code in the
corresponding “LIS Item Code” column. The information input is character type, with the
length of 0~20 characters, which indicates the code of the item in the LIS host.

6.7 Barcode Setup


Function Brief: To set the work mode, barcode system and coding rule of the sample
barcode scanning system and reagent barcode scanning system.
Select the Barcode Setup page to enter the screen as shown in the figure:

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Figure 6-9 Barcode Setup

6.7.1 Apply Sample Barcode


The sample barcode is applied in the operating system. All buttons related to the sample
barcode function are active.

6.7.2 Sample Information Source Setup


Select how to obtain the related sample information after the system scans the sample
barcode.
n None: The system will not obtain sample information. When there is no setup
information in the worksheet related to the scanning position and scanned barcode,
the default sample information will be used.
n Obtain from LIS System: When the barcode is scanned and the system has been
connected to the LIS host, the system will obtain sample information from the LIS
system on a real-time basis.
n Obtain from Sample Barcode: After scanning the barcode, the system will
automatically obtain the sample information according to its constituent fields. When
the information is being obtained, any invalid constituent information will cause
failure of sample barcode scanning. Take the profile number as an example: all
profile numbers of barcodes must be profile numbers predefined in the operating
software.

6.7.3 Sample Barcode Format Setup


The sample barcode scanned or manually input must have the sample barcode format set
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wrong barcode. The barcode scanned will be discarded and will not be saved. The check bit
is not counted in the number of digits of a barcode. Do not input the check bit when manually
inputting a barcode.
n Total No. of Digits: The total number of digits of a sample barcode. Options: 10-30.
n Test Type: Regular and Stat. Options: 0 or 1 digit.
n Submission Date: Year-Month-Day. Options: 0, 6 or 8 digits.
n Sample No.: The number of the sample. Options: 0-10 digits.
n Sample Type: The sample type defined in the data dictionary (for example, blood
serum: 1; blood plasma: 2, etc.) Options: 0 or 1 digit.
n Profile No.: The number of the item profile. Test items are applied with profile
numbers. Options: 0-5 digits.
n Container Type: The specification of a sample container. Options: 0 or 1 digit.
n Default of sample barcode information:

Name Default
Test Type Regular
Submission Date Current day
Generated
Sample No.
automatically
Sample Type Blood serum
Profile No. Empty
Container Type Standard tube

Caution: During information obtaining, the system will first obtain sample
information from the sample barcode source; detect whether there
is setup information of the barcode in the current worksheet and
obtain the information if any; detect whether there is setup
information at the scanning position and obtain the information if
any. If no necessary sample information is obtained, the system
will fill the missing necessary information with the default. If the
information obtained is repeated, the system will save the
information obtained first and then clear the repeated information.

6.7.4 Sample Barcode System Setup


n Barcode System: Set the category of sample barcode currently used, including
Code128, Code39, Codabar, UPC/EAN, and Code93.
n Check: Set whether to check the sample barcode information.

6.7.5 Apply Reagent Barcode

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Application of reagent barcodes in the operating system. All buttons related to the reagent
barcode function are active.

6.7.6 Reagent Barcode Format Setup


The reagent barcode scanned or manually input must have the reagent barcode format set
before it is regarded as a reagent barcode of the system. Otherwise, the scanning will fail.
The barcode scanned will be discarded and will not be saved. The check bit is not counted in
the number of digits of a barcode. Do not input the check bit when manually inputting a
barcode.
When scanning a reagent barcode, the item information of the barcode must be consistent
with the item number or item name (abbreviation) of the system, otherwise, the scanning will
fail. In barcode setup, either the item number or item name must be input. If both are input,
make sure the item number corresponds to the item name, otherwise the scanning will fail.

Caution: If “Apply Reagent Barcode” is selected, when the system is


scanning a reagent, it will obtain reagent information from the
reagent barcode.

n Total No. of Digits: The total number of digits of a reagent barcode. Options:
10-30.
n Item Number: The number of the tested item. Options: 0-5 digits.
n Item Name: The name of the item. Options: 0-10 digits.
n Reagent Type: R1/R2/R3/R4. Option: 1 digit.
n Bottle No.: The number of the reagent bottle. Options: 0 or 3-5 digits.
n Bottle Spec.: The bottle specification defined in the data dictionary. Options: 0 or 1
digit.
n Batch No.: The production batch number of the reagent. Options: 0 or 3~5 digits.
n Expiry Date: Year-Month or Year-Month-Day. Options: 0, 4, 6 or 8 digits.
n Default of reagent barcode information:

Name Default
Item Number None
Item Name None
Reagent Type R1
Bottle Type 25ml
Batch No. Empty
Expiry Date Current day

Caution: During information obtaining, the system will first obtain reagent
information from the reagent barcode information; detect whether

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there is setup information of the barcode in the current reagent tray


and obtain the information if any; detect whether there is setup
information at the scanning position and obtain the information if
any. If no necessary reagent information is obtained, the system
will fill the missing necessary information (except the item name
and item number of the reagent) with the default. If the information
obtained is repeated, the system will save the information obtained
first and then clear the repeated information.

6.7.7 Reagent Barcode System Setup


n Barcode System: Set the category of reagent barcode currently used, including
Code128, Code39, Codabar, UPC/EAN, and Code93.
n Check: Set whether to check the reagent barcode information.

6.8 ISE Control


Function Brief: To set the ISE control information in daily tests, including ISE
calibration and cleaning mode.
Select the ISE Control page to enter the screen as shown in the figure:

Figure 6-10 ISE Setup


The meanings of the setup information on the ISE Setup page are as follows:
n Automatic ISE Cleaning upon Start: If it is selected, the ISE will be cleaned

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automatically when the machine is started.


n Automatic ISE Cleaning upon Turn-off: If it is selected, the ISE will be cleaned
automatically when the machine is turned off.
n ISE Cleaning after 50 Samples Tested: If it is selected, the ISE will be cleaned
once automatically after every 50 samples are tested.
n Automatic Calibration Application after Certain Hours: The ISE unit conducts an
ISE calibration automatically after the set interval. The range of interval is 0-8 hours.
0 indicates no automatic calibration is conducted.

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Chapter 7 Test
7.1 Sample Application
Function Brief: To set test items for samples according to the editing of the worksheet.

Click Sample Application in the main menu to enter the Sample Application screen as shown
in the figure:

Figure 7-1 Sample Application

7.1.1 Meanings of Setup Parameters in Sample Application


n Select Worksheet: The system provides 7 worksheets with the test editable and a
temporary sample list. 96 test samples can be input to each worksheet, and total
672 test samples can be input. You can virtualize the 7 worksheets as 7 sample
trays. The temporary sample list is mainly used to for sample application for which
the test is not conducted for the time being and the samples obtained from the LIS
system.
n Sample Position: Set the position of a sample in the selected worksheet. The
range of editable positions is 1-96. Positions 97-100 cannot be edited, in which,
position 97 is for ISE cleaning solution; position 98 is for acid cleaning solution;
position 99 is for biochemical analyzer specific cleaning solution; position 100 is for
deionized water. If the system applies barcode scanning, the sample positions with
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repositioned through barcode scanning after the barcodes are input and saved.
n Sample No.: The maximum length of a sample number is 15 digits. The sample
number can be input manually or generated by the system automatically. If the
worksheet has not any sample, the system will generate 10-digit sample numbers
automatically, including 2-digit year number + 2-digit month number + 2-digit day
number + 1-digit worksheet number +3-digit serial number, such as 1109232001. If
the worksheet has samples saved, the system will generate new sample numbers
automatically according to the format of the existing sample number.

Caution: No matter whether the sample number is input manually or


generated by the system automatically, it must have at least three
digits and the last three digits must be figures.

n Sample Container: The type of sample container used, including Standard Tube
and Small Cup.
n Sample Type: The options in the sample type are the options set in the data
dictionary.
n Sample Barcode: The barcode information of the sample which can be obtained
with the barcode scanning system or input manually.
n Test Item: The test item table includes all items that can be tested on the instrument,
including, from top to bottom, items set in Item Setup, item profile, and ISE items.
For items that cannot be applied for due to certain reason, this option will be
disabled. When an item profile is selected, the corresponding items will all be
selected. When an item of the item profile in the item list is cancelled, the profile will
also be deselected. As long as an item in the item profile is disabled, the profile will
be disabled. The ISE item list is displayed only when the ISE module has been
installed in the instrument, otherwise, the ISE item list is invisible.

7.1.2 Sample Information


Click the Sample Information button to pop up the Sample Information dialogue box where
the sample information is displayed and can be edited, as shown in the figure:

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Figure 7-2 Sample Application

n Display Details: Display all information on the sample for you to view and edit.
n Obtain Default: Obtain default information according to the default set in “Setup -》
Printing Setup”. For details, see Printing Setup.
n Save: Save the set information and return to the previous screen.
n Back: Return to the previous screen without saving the information.

7.1.3 Item Options


Click the Item Options button to pop up the Item Options dialogue box where the details of
the test items related to the sample are displayed. The default information of item options is
filled in according to the item parameter setup and can be edited by you, as shown in the
figure:

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Figure 7-3 Item Options

The default settings can be modified on the Item Options Setup screen. The meanings of the
test information are as follows:
n Sample Size: Set the sample size mode in item testing, including Standard, Dilution,
Increment, Increment Dilution, Decrement, and Decrement Dilution (displayed only
when the related test information has been set in Item Parameter Setup). The
system will read the test sample size, dilution sample size and dilution ratio
according to the selected sample size mode. You can further adjust the above
information according to the specific needs.
n Test Sample Size: Specify the volume of sample used in a test. The default is
obtained according to Sample Size. You can further edit it as needed.
n Dilution Sample Size: Specify the volume of dilution sample used in a dilution test.
The default is obtained according to Sample Size. You can further edit it as needed.
n Sample Blank: You may select to test or not to test sample blank. The default is
“Not To Test”. You can further edit it as needed.

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n Dilution Ratio: Set the dilution ratio of sample in a test. The default is obtained
according to Sample Size. You can further edit it as needed. Input “10” to indicate 10
times dilution, i.e. 1 part of sample + 9 parts of diluent. Input “1” to indicate no
dilution.
n Repeat Count: Set the times of repetition of a sample test. The default is 1. You can
further edit it as needed.
n Set All Items: To select the same sample blank or set the same repeat count for all
items applied for the sample, tick and set the corresponding options, and click OK to
realize batch setup.

7.1.4 Move Sample


Click the Move button to pop up the Move Sample dialogue box. It is used to change the
position of the sample on the sample tray or move it to another worksheet, as shown in the
figure:

Figure 7-4 Move Sample

n Source Worksheet: Select the worksheet where the sample to be moved is


located.
n Sample Position: Select the position of the sample to be moved. Multiple positions
can be input according to the prompt of the system, such as 1-9, 11, and 60.
n Destination Worksheet: Select the new worksheet to which the sample is to be
moved.

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n Sample Position: Input the start position in the new worksheet to which the sample
is to be moved. The samples will be inserted to the destination worksheet in turn
according to the start position.

7.1.5 Scan
Click the scan button to pop up the Sample Scanning dialogue box. It is used to scan the
sample barcode in the sample tray, as shown in the figure:

Figure 7-5 Sample Scanning

n Scan All Positions: Select “Scan All Positions” and click the OK button, and the
system will scan positions 1-96 in the selected worksheet;
n Scan Specified Position Range: Select “Scan Specified Position Range, and the
“Start” and “End” fields will be available. The range of input is positions 1-96, and
the start position must be less than or equal to the end position. Click OK, and only
the sample positions in the range input will be scanned.

After the barcode is scanned, the corresponding sample information will be obtained
according to “Sample Information Source” in Barcode Setup. For details, see “Barcode
Setup”.

Caution:
u During barcode scanning, when the barcode scanned is the same as
one in another worksheet, a prompt message will be given, and the saving
of the barcode scanned will be given up.

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u When the barcode scanned is the same as one in the current worksheet,
the system will move the repeated barcode in the current worksheet to the
current scanning position and save the information obtained according to
the barcode.
u If, during sample barcode scanning, there is any position where
scanning is abnormal, please view the prompt message at the bottom of the
screen to inquire the abnormal sample position and cause of scanning
failure.

7.1.6 Get
“Get” can be operated when the system is ready and has been connected to the LIS
host, and the communication mode has been set to Two-way in “LIS Setup”. Click the Get
button to pop up the Sample Scanning dialogue box. It is used to scan the sample barcode in
the sample tray, as shown in the figure:

Figure 7-6 Get Sample Information

n Updated Sample on the Current Day: The operating software will obtain all
sample information that has not been obtained on the current day from the LIS
system.
n All Samples on the Current Day: The operating software will obtain all sample
information on the current day from the LIS system.
n Specified Barcode Sample: Select this option, and the sample barcode textbox
below it will be available. Input a valid barcode, and the LIS system will retrieve the
sample information of the barcode and send it to the operating software.
For the treatment of repeated information, see “LIS Setup” in “System Setup”.

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7.1.7 Sample Application Process


1) Edit a Single Sample
Step 1: Specify “Sample Position” (input a sample position, and the information
corresponding to the sample position will appear);
Step 2: Input the sample number (click the Patient Info button to input the basic patient
information corresponding to the sample);
Step 3: Select the test type Regular or Stat;
Step 4: Select the sample cup type Standard Tube or Small Cup;
Step 5: Select the sample type. The options in Sample Type are the options set in Data
Dictionary;
Step 6: Select the test items and test profile;

Caution: Items that cannot be applied for due to certain reasons are
disabled. When the cursor floats over such items, the reasons
why the item cannot be selected will be displayed.

Step 6: Click the Save button;


Step 7: Click the Item Option button to set the specific settings for item testing.
Step 8: Click the Save button to finish a sample application.

Caution: Input any figures among 1-96 at the sample position, and the
sample editing information will be displayed automatically. If the
sample position has not been defined, the system will generate a
new sample number automatically.

2) Batch Editing of Multiple Samples


Step 1: Select an edited sample or edit a new sample;
Step 2: Click the Save As button, and the dialogue box as shown in the figure will
appear:

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Figure 7-7 Save As

Step 3: Input the start sample position and end sample position, and click the OK button.
Step 4: Finish the batch sample application.

Caution:
u In batch sample application, the rule for the system to automatically
generate sample numbers increasingly is starting with the sample number
input and increasing in turn. For example, when ***018 is input, the sample
numbers in batch application are ***018, ***019, ***020…
u When the application is finished, you can modify it manually.

7.2 QC Application
Function Brief: To edit the QC test information and apply for QC test items for sample
testing.

7.2.1 QC Application
Click “Sample Application” in the main menu to enter the sample application screen. Select
the QC Application page as shown in the figure:

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Figure 7-8 QC Application

n Sample Position: Set the position of the sample in the selected worksheet. The
range of editable positions is 1-96. Positions 97-100 cannot be edited, in which,
position 97 is for ISE cleaning solution, position 98 for acid cleaning solution,
position 99 for biochemical analyzer specific cleaning solution, and position 100 for
deionized water.
n Sample Container: The type of sample container used, including Standard Tube
and Small Cup.
n Test Item: The test item table includes all items that can be tested on the instrument,
including items set in Item Setup and ISE items. Items that cannot be applied for
due to certain reasons are disabled. The ISE item list is displayed only when the ISE
module has been installed in the instrument, otherwise, the list is invisible.

7.2.2 Item Options


Click the Item Options button to pop up the Item Options dialogue box which displays the
times of test repetition of QC test items, as shown in the figure:

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Figure 7-9 Item Options

The default settings can be modified in the Item Options setup screen. The meanings of test
information are as follows:
n Repeat Count: Set the times of repetition of a QC test. The default is 1. You can
further edit it as needed.
n Save: Save the setting and return to the previous screen.
n Next: Display the item information of the next QC sample position.
n Previous: Display the item information of the previous QC sample position.
n Back: Return to the Setup page without saving the setting.

7.2.3 QC Application Process


Step 1: Specify “Sample Position”;
Step 2: Select the QC substance number. The optional QC items included in the QC
substance will be displayed in the item list;
Step 3: Select the QC item from the test item list;

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Step 4: Click the Save button;


Step 5: Click “Item Options” to set the times of repetition;
Step 6: Finish a QC substance application.

Caution: Items that cannot be applied for due to certain reasons are
disabled. When the cursor floats over such items, the reasons
why the item cannot be selected will be displayed. ISE items can
be applied for only when the ISE QC parameters are set in “ISE
Setup”.

7.3 Standard Application


Function Brief: To edit the standard test information and apply for standard test items
for sample testing.

7.3.1 Standard Application


Click “Sample Application” in the main menu to enter the Sample Application page. Select the
Standard Application page, as shown in the figure:

Figure 7-10 Standard Application

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n Sample Position: Set the position of the sample in the selected worksheet. The
range of editable positions is 1-96. Positions 97-100 cannot be edited, in which,
position 97 is for ISE cleaning solution, position 98 for acid cleaning solution,
position 99 for biochemical analyzer specific cleaning solution, and position 100 for
deionized water.
n Sample Container: The type of sample container used, including Standard Tube
and Small Cup.
n Test Item: The test item table includes all items that can be tested on the instrument
Items that cannot be applied for due to certain reasons are disabled.

7.3.2 Item Options


Click the Item Options button to pop up a dialogue box which displays the times of test
repetition of standard test items, as shown in the figure:

Figure 7-11 Item Options

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The default settings can be modified in the Item Options setup screen. The meanings of test
information are as follows:
n Repeat Count: Set the times of repetition of a standard test. The default is 1. You
can further edit it as needed.
n Save: Save the setting and return to the previous screen.
n Next: Display the item information of the next standard sample position.
n Previous: Display the item information of the previous standard sample position.
n Back: Return to the Sample Application page without saving the setting.

7.3.3 Standard Application Process


Step 1: Specify “Sample Position”;
Step 2: Select the repeat count;
Step 3: Select the standard number, and the calibration items included in the standard
will be displayed in the list on the right side;
Step 4: Select calibration items from the list;
Step5: Click the Save button;
Step 6: Finish a standard application.

Caution: Items that cannot be applied for due to certain reasons are
disabled. When the cursor floats over such items, the reasons
why the item cannot be selected will be displayed.

7.4 Sample Test


Function Brief: To start the test applied for in the current worksheet.
Click the Start button at the bottom of the screen to pop up the Test Selection dialogue box. It
is used to select sample application, calibration application and QC application for which a
test will be conducted soon, as shown in the figure:

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Figure 7-12 Test Selection

n Worksheet: Select the worksheet for which a test will be conducted soon. If the
system is conducting a test, the worksheet has been fixed.
n Reagent Tray: Select the reagent tray for which a test will be conducted soon. If the
system is conducting a test, the reagent tray has been fixed.
n Initial Test: To conduct initial test for the tests not finished or retests in the current
worksheet. If the system is conducting a test, this option is read only.
n Retest: To conduct retest for the finished tests the results of which need retest in
the current worksheet. If the system is conducting a test, “Retest” cannot be
selected.
n Calibration Selection: Select the calibration test required this time. Calibration
tests commenced cannot be edited.
n QC Selection: Select the QC test required this time. QC tests commenced cannot
be edited.

Caution: If the selected reagent tray does not include the reagents required
for calibration and QC item tests, the calibration and QC items will
be disabled.

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Before confirming the commencement of the test, please confirm the above information and
check that the sample, calibration solution, QC solution, reagent, etc. have been put at the
correct positions. To modify them, click the Cancel button. Or click the OK button, and the
Test Sequencing screen will appear, as shown in the figure:

Figure 7-13 Test Sequencing

n Test All Samples: Select all sample tests not finished.


n Test Specified Samples: Specify which samples for which the test has been
applied for will be tested. Multiple sample positions can be input according to the
prompt of the system, such as 1-9, 11, and 60.
n Detection of Minimal Volume of Reagent: Detect the minimal volume of the items
applied for in this test. If the reagent is insufficient, a prompt box will be popped up
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Yes to continue the test; select No to give up the test.


n Clear Tested Sample Results: Clear the sample results tested in the current
worksheet and restart all sample tests.
n Clear Tested Standard Results: Clear the standard results tested in the current
worksheet and restart all standard tests.
n Clear Tested QC Results: Clear the QC results tested in the current worksheet and
restart all QC tests.
n No. of Tests: Prompt the total number of tests, including finished, loaded and
unloaded items, but excluding items that cannot be tested for which “Reagent Tray
Should be Replaced”.

The meanings of the Status and Prompt columns in the list are shown in the table below:
Status Description
Unloaded Test applied for and unloaded.
Loaded Test applied for and loaded.
Finished Test applied for and finished.

Prompt Description
Reagent Tray The setting of the selected virtual reagent tray does not
should be include the reagents required for the item test.
Reselected

By default, the system uses the sequence specified in “Test Sequence Setup” (see “Item
Setup”). To adjust the sequence, click the “Sort by Item” button or “Sort by Sample” button or
drag the tests in the list. After the test sequence is adjusted, click the OK button to start the
test, or click the Cancel button to give up the test.

Caution: Test items with the prompt “Reagent Tray should be Reselected”
in the list will not be loaded as the selected virtual reagent tray
does not include the reagent for the item. After completing all
current tests, you can replace the reagent tray, press the Start
button again, and select the corresponding reagent tray to test it.

7.5 Add Sample


New test applications can be added during a test. Enter the Sample Application screen,
select an empty sample position, edit the sample application to be added, and click the Start

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button on the left bottom corner of the screen to enter the screen as shown in the figure:

Figure 7-14 Add Sample – Test Sequencing

Confirm the test sequencing, and the system will test all samples according to the new
sequence.

7.6 Emergency Treatment Test


Emergency treatment tests can be added during a test. Enter the Sample Application screen,
select an empty sample position, edit the stat sample to be added, and mark it as “Stat”. Click
the Start button on the left bottom corner of the screen to enter the screen as shown in the
figure:

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Figure 7-15 Add Emergency Treatment – Test Sequencing

Confirm the test sequencing, and the system will test all samples according to the new
sequence. All stat samples will be tested first.

7.7 Pause Test


During a test, click the Pause button on the left bottom corner of the screen, and the system
will enter the Pause for Adding Sample mode. All tests not started will be paused, but all tests
in progress will continue. To restore the test, click the Start button again.

7.8 Stop Test


During a test, click the Stop button on the left bottom corner of the screen, and the system
will enter the Stop Test mode. All tests not finished will be stopped, and tests in progress will
be cancelled automatically, but the cleaning of test cuvettes will continue. To give up the
cleaning of test cuvettes and stop the test immediately, press Ctrl+Shift+Q.

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Chapter 8 Test Status


Click the Test Status button in the main screen of the software to enter the Test Status screen.
The Status screen is divided into four pages, i.e. “Sample Tray”, “Reagent Tray”, “Reaction
Tray” and “Test List”, as shown in the figure:

Figure 8-1 Status

n Worksheet: Including 7 test worksheets in the system, in which, the worksheet with
an asterisk (*) at the end is the current worksheet.
n Reagent Tray: Including 2 virtual reagent trays in the system, in which, the reagent
tray with an asterisk (*) at the end is the current reagent tray.

8.1 Sample Tray


Function Brief: To view the test status of the sample tray of the current worksheet.
On the Test Status screen, select the Sample Tray page as shown in the figure:

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Figure 8-2 Sample Tray

8.1.1 Sample Tray Status


Select the sample position in the sample tray, and the sample information of the position will
be displayed on the right side of the screen.
The meanings of the status information on the left side of the sample tray graph are as
follows:
Substance Type Color Description
Regular sample Light blue For regular sample
Stat sample Pink For stat sample
QC substance Dark blue For QC substance
Standard Yellow For standard
Others Light green For cleaning solution and deionized water

Test Status Color Description


Idle Light grey Not sample is set or a sample is set but
the system will not test it (for example,
when the reagent tray required for the
sample is different from the current
reagent tray)
Not tested Green A sample is set at the sample position,
but it is in the application or pending test
mode.
Testing Light green A sample is set at the sample position
and is in the test mode.
Finished Blue A sample is set at the sample position

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and has been tested.


Abnormal Red A sample is set at the sample position,
but any abnormality is encountered during
the test (for example, the sample has
been used up, etc.)

8.1.2 Reaction Curve


Select a sample position in the Sample Tray status graph, select a test in the test list of
the sample information, and click the Reaction Curve button to pop up the Reaction Curve
dialogue box. It is used to view the reaction curve of the selected test, as shown in the figure:

Figure 8-3 Reaction Curve

n Stage Prompt Line: The current stage of the curve data. The meanings of the stage
prompt lines are as follows:
Stage Line Meaning Color
S Add sample Light red
R2 Add reagent 2 Light blue
R3 Add reagent 3 Light blue
R4 Add reagent 4 Light blue
S1 Start point of Light green
pre-blank
E1 End point of Light green
pre-blank
S2 Start point of Light green
calculation
E2 End point of Light green
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n Analysis Line: When the cursor is at a test point, the red prompt line of the point
will appear, and the current number of periods and OD value will be displayed on
the right side of the cursor.
n Prim: The measured absorbance of the primary wavelength, indicated with red
points.
n Sec: The measured absorbance of the secondary wavelength, indicated with green
points.
n Prim-Sec: The absorbance of the primary wavelength minus that of the secondary
wavelength, indicated with blue points.
n Reaction Data: Click this button to pop up the Reaction Curve Data prompt box
which displays the reaction data corresponding to the current reaction curve.
n Print: Print the reaction curve graph.

8.1.3 Minimal Volume Refreshing


When any sample is missing during a test, the system will automatically skip all tests
corresponding to the sample and mark it with the “Sample Missing” sign. After adding a
sample, select this sample position on the Sample Tray page and click the Minimal Volume
Refreshing button to pop up the Minimal Volume Refreshing dialogue box. Select the
corresponding options, and the system will refresh the sample status of the specified position,
as shown in the figure:

Figure 8-4 Minimal Volume Refreshing

n Refresh Minimal Volume of Selected Sample Position: Cancel the missing sign
of the selected sample position.
n Refresh Minimal Volume of All Sample Positions: Cancel the missing sign of all
sample positions.

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n Refresh Minimal Volume of Specified Sample Position: Cancel the missing sign
of the sample positions in the specified range.

Caution: If any sample is missing during a test, the system will


automatically skip all tests corresponding to the sample. Execute
“Minimal Volume Refreshing”, and the system will automatically
continue the test of the sample.

8.1.4 Retest
Select a tested sample in the sample tray status graph and click the Retest button to pop up
the Retest dialogue box as shown in the figure:

Figure 8-5 Retest Setup

n Sample Size: Set the sample size mode in item testing, including Standard, Dilution,
Increment, Increment Dilution, Decrement, and Decrement Dilution (displayed only
when the related test information has been set in Item Parameter Setup). The
system will read the test sample size, dilution sample size and dilution ratio
according to the selected sample size mode. You can further adjust the above
information according to the specific needs.
n Test Sample Size: Specify the volume of sample used in a test. The default is
obtained according to Sample Size. You can further edit it as needed.
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The default is obtained according to Sample Size. You can further edit it as needed.
n Dilution Ratio: Set the dilution ratio of sample in a test. The default is obtained
according to Sample Size. You can further edit it as needed. Input “10” to indicate 10
times dilution, i.e. 1 part of sample + 9 parts of diluent. Input “1” to indicate no
dilution.

8.2 Reagent Tray


Function Brief: To view the status of the current reagent tray.
In the test status screen, select the Reagent Tray page as shown in the figure:

Figure 8-6 Reagent Tray

8.2.1 Reagent Tray Status


In the Reagent Tray screen, the reagent tray graph displays the current status of each
reagent position. Click a reagent position, and the reagent information of the position will be
displayed on the right side of the screen.
n Liquid Volume: The volume of reagent used for each test of the item corresponding
to the reagent.
n Samples that can be Tested: The number of samples that can be tested with the
minimal volume of reagent.

The status information on the left side of the reagent tray graph is shown in the table below:

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Status Color Description


Empty position Grey No reagent is put.
Deionized Light blue For deionized water
water
Cleaning Light green For cleaning solution
solution
Reagent Green For reagent
Reagent Red The minimal volume of reagent is insufficient to
insufficient finish the test or less than the alarm limit set.
Reagent out of Yellow The reagent is out of date.
date

8.2.2 Move Reagent


On the Reagent Tray page, select a reagent position in the reagent tray status graph, and
click the Move Reagent button to pop up the Move Reagent dialogue box as shown in the
figure:

Figure 8-7 Reagent Movement

n Original Reagent Position: The reagent position of the reagent selected in the
reagent tray status graph on the current reagent tray. It is a read only field.
n New Reagent Position: Input the position that is empty on the reagent tray.

Caution:
u The deionized water and cleaning solution positions are fixed and
cannot be moved.
u If items corresponding to the reagent have been applied for, movement

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is prohibited.

8.2.3 Minimal Volume Refreshing


If any reagent is missing during a test, the system will automatically skip all tests
corresponding to the reagent and mark it with the “Reagent Missing” sign. After adding a
reagent, select this reagent position on the Reagent Tray page and click the Minimal Volume
Refreshing button to pop up a dialogue box as shown in the figure. Select the corresponding
options, and the system will refresh the reagent status of the specified position, with the
default of “Fill Up”.

Figure 8-8 Minimal Volume Refreshing

n Refresh Minimal Volume of Selected Reagent Position: Cancel the missing sign
of the selected reagent position.
n Refresh Minimal Volume of All Reagent Positions: Cancel the missing sign of all
reagent positions.
n Refresh Minimal Volume of Specified Reagent Position: Cancel the missing sign
of the reagent positions in the specified range.

Caution: If any reagent is missing during a test, the system will


automatically skip all tests corresponding to the reagent. Execute
“Minimal Volume Refreshing”, and the system will automatically
continue the test of the reagent.

8.2.4 Minimal Volume Detection


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volume of the reagent. When the detection is finished, the minimal volume displayed will be
refreshed, as shown in the figure.

Figure 8-9 Minimal Volume Detection


n Detect the minimal volume of reagent at the selected position: Detect the
minimal volume of reagent at the selected reagent position.
n Detect the minimal volume of all set reagents: Detect the minimal volume of all
set reagents in the current reagent tray.
n Detect the minimal volume of set reagents in the specified range: Detect the
minimal volume of set reagents in the specified range.

8.3 Reaction Tray


Function Brief: To view the status of the current reaction tray.
On the Test Status screen, select the Reaction Tray page as shown in the figure:

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Figure 8-10 Reaction Tray

8.3.1 Reaction Tray Status


The status of test cuvettes can be viewed with the graph on the left side or the list on the right
side of the screen. The system displays the status information of all test cuvettes on a
real-time basis.

The meanings of the status information on the left side of the reaction tray graph are shown
in the table below:
Status Color Description
Prediluted Light yellow Prediluted in the test cuvette
Testing Light green Testing in the test cuvette
Finished Dark blue The test in the test cuvette is finished, and the test
cuvette is pending cleaning.
Cleaning Light blue The test cuvette is being cleaned. After the water blank
is tested, the test cuvette can be used again.
Cancelled Red The test in the test cuvette has been cancelled, and the
test cuvette is pending cleaning.
Empty Light grey The clean test cuvette can be added for testing.
Missing Green The blank value of the test cuvette exceeds the allowed
upper limit. Maybe the test cuvette has not been put.
Unknown Black When the machine is started, the test cuvette has not
been cleaned or the status of the test cuvette is not
detected. The test cuvette can be used only after it is
cleaned.

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Dirty test Earthy The blank value of the test cuvette exceeds the allowed
cuvette yellow lower limit. Maybe the test cuvette has not been
cleaned or has been stained.
Strong Purple The test cuvette is being strongly cleaned.
cleaning

8.3.2 Reaction Curve


Select a test cuvette position in the Reaction Tray status graph or test cuvette information list,
and click the Reaction Curve button to pop up the Reaction Curve dialogue box. It is used to
view the reaction curve in the selected test, as shown in the figure:

Figure 8-11 Reaction Curve

n Stage Prompt Line: The current stage of the curve data. The meanings of the stage
prompt lines are as follows:
Stage Line Meaning Color
S Add sample Light red
R2 Add reagent 2 Light blue
R3 Add reagent 3 Light blue
R4 Add reagent 4 Light blue
S1 Start point of Light green
pre-blank
E1 End point of Light green
pre-blank
S2 Start point of Light green
calculation
E2 End point of Light green
calculation

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n Analysis Line: When the cursor is at a test point, the red prompt line of the point
will appear, and the current coordinate position will be displayed on the right side of
the cursor.
n Prim: The measured absorbance of the primary wavelength, indicated with red
points.
n Sec: The measured absorbance of the secondary wavelength, indicated with green
points.
n Prim-Sec: The absorbance of the primary wavelength minus that of the secondary
wavelength, indicated with blue points.
n Reaction Data: Click this button to pop up the Reaction Curve Data prompt box
which displays the reaction data corresponding to the current reaction curve.
n Print: Print the reaction curve graph.

8.4 Test List


Function Brief: To view the status of the current reaction tray.
On the test status screen, select the Test List page as shown in the figure:

Figure 8-12 Test List

n Display Type: Select “Display All”, “Display Finished” or “Display Unfinished”, and
the system will automatically screen the test records as required.
n Reaction Curve: Select a test from the list and click the Reaction Curve button to
view the reaction curve corresponding to the test.

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n Retest: Select the results to be retested from the list and click Retest to mark the
selected record as “Retest”. For the detailed retest setup, see 7.1.3. If the system is
conducting a test, tests marked with “Retest” will be added automatically; otherwise,
in the next test, the system will automatically respond to the Retest request.
n Print: Print the results of a finished patient sample test.

8.4.1 Test List Signs


The Sign column in the test list will display the signs related to the results of sample tests.
The meanings of the signs are as follows:
Sign Meaning
L On the low side
H On the high side
A< Exceeding the lower linear limit
A> Exceeding the upper linear limit
OL Exceeding the linearity range (nonlinear)
SE Substrate exhaust
AR Less than the increment retest limit
DR Greater than the decrement retest limit
NLN No linear interval
ENC No calculation interval
PRO Prozone check exceeding limit
RRZ Exceeding reactivity of zero concentration
RRN Exceeding reactivity of maximum calibration
** Still abnormal after retest

8.4.2 Test List Status


The Status column in the test list will display the status related to the sample test
process. The meanings of the status signs are as follows:
Sign Meaning
Ready The test will begin soon.
S Add sample
R1 Add reagent 1
R2 Add reagent 2
R3 Add reagent 3
R4 Add reagent 4
Unloaded The test has been applied for, but has not been
loaded.
Finished The test has been finished.
Reagent Tray The selected reagent tray does not include the
should be reagent required for the item test.

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Reselected
Abnormal Any abnormality appears during the test of the item,
such as reagent missing or collision.

Caution: Test items with the prompt “Reagent Tray should be Reselected”
in the status will not be loaded as the selected reagent tray does
not include the reagent for the item. After completing all current
tests, you can replace the reagent tray, click the Start button again,
and select the corresponding reagent tray to test it.

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Chapter 9 Result Inquiry


9.1 Patient Record Inquiry
Function Brief: To inquire the patient records meeting the specified criteria. The basic
information and test results of the selected patient can be edited and viewed one by
one.

Click “Result” in the main menu to enter the Patient Record page as shown in the figure:

Figure 9-1 Patient Record

9.1.1 Inquire Patient Record


Click the Inquire button, and the screen as shown in the figure will appear:

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Figure 9-2 Patient Record Inquiry Criteria


Input the inquiry criteria and click the OK button, and the list will display all patient records
meeting the criteria.

9.1.2 Edit Patient Information


Select a patient from the list, and the corresponding basic information will be displayed at the
bottom of the list. Edit and modify the information as required, and click the Save button.

9.1.3 Edit Patient Test Results


Click a patient record, and the test results corresponding to the patient will appear in the list
on the right side. You can add, modify or delete test results.

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Caution: Only operators with the “Result Editing” privilege may edit patient
test results.

9.1.4 Add Patient Record


Click the Add button, directly input the basic information of the patient at the bottom of the list,
and click the Save button.

Caution:
u Retested, manually added or modified test results are prompted with “*”
at the end.
u Results on the high side and low side are prompted with “↑” and “↓”
respectively.
u The test date of the newly added patient is the current day. The sample
number of the newly added patient must not be the existing patient sample
number on the day of test, otherwise the system will inquire whether to
overwrite the existing patient information.
u When the system is saving test results, if there is no patient information
of the sample number on the current day, the system will automatically
generate a new patient according to the sample number and test date.

9.1.5 Delete Patient Record


Select the record to be deleted or “Select All” from the patient record list and click the Delete
button, and the system will delete the specified patient record and all corresponding test
records.

9.1.6 Audit Patient Record


Before auditing the results, the auditor should login first. Select the Setup button from the
Patient Record screen, and the screen as shown in the figure will appear:

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Figure 9-3 Audit Login


Select the auditor, input the password, and click Login. After the identity passes the
verification, the selected user will become the current auditor automatically. The Status
column will display the current auditor.

From the patient record list, select the audited patient record or “Select All”, and click the
Audit button to finish the audit of the selected patient.

Caution: In order to protect the validity of the audit, after finishing the audit,
the auditor should timely enter the Setup screen to log out.

9.1.7 Indirect Calculation


From the patient record list, select the patient record for which indirect calculation will be
conducted or “Select All” and click the Calculate button. The system will automatically
calculate the results of calculation items of the selected patient according to the system setup
parameters.

9.1.8 Send Patient Test Results


If the software has been connected to the LIS system server, from the patient record list,
select the patient record to be sent or “Select All” and click the Send button. The system will
send the test results of the selected patient to the LIS server.

9.1.9 Print Patient Report

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Before printing the patient report for the first time, the report format should be set. Select the
Set button on the Patient Record screen, and the screen as shown in the figure will appear:

Figure 9-4 Report Setup


Select “Profile” and “Report Format” to specify the content and format of the patient report.

Caution: The report settings will be saved automatically after the operation,
and the report needs not to be set each time before it is printed.

From the patient record list, select the patient record to be printed or “Select All” and click the
Print button. The system will generate the patient report automatically.

9.2 Test Record Inquiry


Function Brief: To inquire the test records meeting the specified criteria.
Select the Test Record page as shown in the figure:

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Figure 9-5 Test Record

9.2.1 Inquuire Test Record


Click the Inquire button, and the screen as shown in the figure will appear:

Figure 9-6 Test Record Inquiry Criteria

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appear in the list.

Caution: Retested, manually added or modified test results are marked with
“*” at the end.

9.2.2 Delete Test Record


From the test record list, select the record to be deleted or “Select All”, and click the Delete
button.

9.2.3 Print Test Record


From the test record list, select the record to be printed or “Select All”, and click the Print
button.

9.2.4 View Reaction Curve


Click the test record to be viewed and click the Reaction Curve button, and the system will
display the reaction curve of the test, as shown in the figure:

Figure 9-7 Reaction Curve

n Stage Prompt Line: The current stage of the curve data. The meanings of the stage
prompt lines are as follows:
Stage Line Meaning Color
S Add sample Light red
R2 Add reagent 2 Light blue

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R3 Add reagent 3 Light blue


R4 Add reagent 4 Light blue
S1 Start point of Light green
pre-blank
E1 End point of Light green
pre-blank
S2 Start the sample Light green
result test
E2 End the sample Light green
result test

n Analysis Line: When the cursor is at a test point, the red prompt line of the point
will appear, and the OD value corresponding to the current test period will be
displayed on the right side of the cursor.
n Prim: The measured absorbance of the primary wavelength, indicated with red
points.
n Sec: The measured absorbance of the secondary wavelength, indicated with green
points.
n Prim-Sec: The absorbance of the primary wavelength minus that of the secondary
wavelength, indicated with blue points.
n Reaction Data: Click this button to pop up the Reaction Curve Data prompt box
which displays the reaction data corresponding to the current reaction curve.
n Print: Print the reaction curve graph.

9.3 Standard Inquiry


Function Brief: To inquire the calibration results of the specified item.

Select the Standard Inquiry page as shown in the figure:

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Figure 9-8 Standard Inquiry

9.3.1 View Calibration Results


The list on the left side displays all items for which the calibration test has been conducted.
Click one of the items, and the calculation method, calculation formula, calibration parameter
and calibration data corresponding to the item will appear on the right side. (In which, the
calibration parameters are calculated according to the calculation method and calibration
data of the item.)

9.3.2 Delete Calibration Results


From the calibration data list, select the calibration results to be deleted, and click the Delete
button.

9.3.3 Modify Calibration Data


From the calibration data list, select the OD value of the calibration data to be modified and
directly input a new OD value. Click once outside the list of calibration data modified.

Caution: After the calibration data are deleted or modified, the system will
calculate the new calibration parameter automatically. The system
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the default calibration parameter of the item and refresh the display
of the calibration parameter list. If the calculation fails, the system
will give the prompt “Calibration invalid. Parameter calculation
impossible” at the right bottom corner.

9.3.4 Print Calibration Results


Select the item for which the calibration results will be printed from the list on the left side,
and click the Print button.

9.3.5 View the Reaction Curve of Standard


Select the calibration item to be viewed from the list of the left side, select the standard from
the calibration data list, and click the Reaction Curve button to view the standard reaction
curve corresponding to the item.

Figure 9-9 Reaction Curve

9.3.6 View the Calibration Curve of Item


Select the calibration item to be viewed from the list on the left side and click the Reaction
Curve button to view the calibration curve corresponding to the item, as shown in the figure:

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Figure 9-10 Calibration Curve

n Analysis Line: When the cursor is at a position, the red prompt line of the point
perpendicular to the X axis will appear, and the concentration and corresponding
OD value of the intersection of the current prompt line and standard curve will be
displayed on the right side of the cursor.
n Print: Print the calibration curve graph.

9.3.7 Send Calibration Data


Click the Send button, and the system will pop up the Send dialogue box as shown in the
figure:

Figure 9-11 Send

n Send the Selected Item: Send the calibration parameters and results of the
selected item to the LIS host;
n Send All Items: Send the calibration parameters and results of all items in the list to
the LIS host.

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9.4 QC Inquiry
Function Brief: To view the test results in the specified time range of the specified QC
item.

Select the QC Inquiry page as shown in the figure:

Figure 9-12 QC Inquiry

9.4.1 View QC Data


Select the QC item to be viewed from the list on the left side and specify the range of inquiry
dates, and the data list on the right side will display all test data meeting the criteria.
n Date: Inquire the start date and end date of QC data. The end date must be greater
than the start date.
n QC Graph Rule: Select the type of QC graph to be viewed, including Westgard
multi-rule, cumulation & rule, and Youden rule.

Caution: When the Youden rule is selected, 2 QC solutions must be


selected (to select multiple QC solutions in the QC list, press and

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hold the Ctrl key). The Youden rule does not judge the QC results
automatically.

9.4.2 View QC Graph


Select the data point to be drawn from the data list, select the QC graph rule, and click “QC
Graph”. The QC graph will appear:

Figure 9-13 QC Graph

The screen displays the target value and SD value of the QC item as well as the
statistical results of the selected data: mean, SD, and CV. The system can change the QC
graph automatically according to the drawing method specified by you. Click the Print button
to print the QC graph shown on the Graph screen.
n Real-time QC Graph: Draw all data. Each QC datum corresponds to the
X-coordinate value on the graph.
n Daily QC Graph: Average the data for the same day and draw the point
corresponding to the mean for each day only. The mean for each day corresponds
to the X-coordinate value.
n Display QC Point Time: Select the Display QC Point Time option, and the QC test
time will be displayed on the QC point.
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substance.
n Mean and SD Value: The mean and SD value obtained through statistics of data
actually tested for the QC substance.
n Out-of-control Prompt: Prompt the out-of-control QC solution according to the set
QC rule.
n Print: Print the QC graph.

Caution: The numbers on the right side of the cursor on the Wwstgard QC
graph and cumulation & rule graph are the X-coordinate and
Y-coordinate data of the current QC point. Youden QC graph may
have multiple QC points on the same Y-coordinate, therefore the
numbers on the right side of the cursor are the X-coordinate and
Y-coordinate data of the current cursor. When viewing the data
points on the Youden QC graph, locate the cursor following the
corresponding QC point to view its coordinate data.

9.4.3 Westgard Multi-rule QC Graph


Select the data point to be drawn from the data list, select “Westgard Multi-rule” in “QC Rule”,
and click QC Graph. The Westgard multi-rule QC graph will appear:

Figure 9-14 Westgard Multi-rule QC Graph

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On the Westgard multi-rule QC graph, the X-coordinate is the serial number of the QC
point, and the Y-coordinate is the concentration. For QC test points violating the QC rule, in
addition to prompting which rules are violated in “Out-of-control Prompt”, the out-of-control
QC points will be displayed in pink. The values on the right side of the cursor are the
X-coordinate and Y-coordinate values of the current QC point.

9.4.4 Cumulation & Rule QC Graph


Select the data points to be drawn from the data list, select “Cumulation & Rule” in “QC
Graph Rule”, and click “QC Graph”. The Cumulation & Rule QC graph will appear:

Figure 9-15 Cumulation & QC Graph

On the Cumulation & Rule QC graph, the X-coordinate is the serial number of the QC
point, and the Y-coordinate is the specific value corresponding to the cumulative sum of the
QC point. For QC test points violating the QC rule, in addition to prompting which rules are
violated in “Out-of-control Prompt”, the out-of-control QC points will be displayed in pink.
n Cumulative Sum: Display the total cumulative sum of the QC substance.
n QC Limit H: Display the upper limit of cumulative QC of the QC substance.
n QC Limit L: Display the lower limit of cumulative QC of the QC substance.

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Caution: The cumulation method of the real-time QC graph is real-time


single point cumulation. The cumulation method of the daily QC
graph is daily mean cumulation. For the meanings of real-time
single point cumulation and daily mean cumulation, see 4.3.5 Set
QC Rule.

9.4.5 Youden Rule QC Graph


Select two QC solutions to be drawn from the QC solution list and select the data points from
the data list, select “Youden Rule” in “QC Graph Rule”, and click “QC Graph”. The Youden
Rule QC graph will appear:

Figure 9-16 Youden QC Graph

For the Youden rule, the mean and SD of the corresponding QC solution are displayed
on the left and upper sides of the QC graph respectively. Move the cursor on the QC point to
observe the specific data of each point in the graph. In the two boxes under the QC graph,
the statistical data of the X-coordinate item are displayed on the left side, and the statistical
data of the Y-coordinate item are displayed on the right side.

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Caution: If the Youden rule has been selected, when the Youden QC graph
is viewed, the QC results will not be judged and no out-of-control
prompt will appear. For the QC point Youden graph for a day, only
points with both QC solutions tested will be displayed. If two QC
solutions are tested multiple times in a day, the number of points
displayed on the Youden real-time QC graph are the number of
points of the QC solution lesser tested.

9.4.6 Delete QC Data


Select the QC data to be deleted from the QC data list and click the Delete button.

9.4.7 Print QC Data


Select the QC data to be printed from the QC data list and click the Print button.

9.4.8 View QC Test Reaciton Curve


Select the QC item to be viewed from the list on the left side, select the test data of which the
reaction curve will be viewed from the data list on the right side, and click the Reaction Curve
button to inquire the reaction curve of the QC test.

9.4.9 QC Data Sending


Click the Send button, and the system will pop up the Send dialogue box as shown in the
figure:

Figure 9-17 Send

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n Send Selected Item: Send the QC data of the selected item to the LIS host;
n Send All Items: Send the QC data of all items in the list to the LIS host.

9.5 Reagent Blank Inquiry


Function Brief: To inquire the historic reagent blank record of the specified item.

Select the Reagent Blank Inquiry page as shown in the figure:

Figure 9-18 Reagent Blank Inquiry

All items with reagent blank tested are displayed on the list on the left side. Click the item
to be inquired, and the historic reagent blank record will be displayed on the list on the right
side.
n Reaction Curve: View the reaction curve graph of the reagent blank test.
n Delete: Delete the selected reagent blank record in the list.
n Delete All: Delete all reagent blank records in the list.
n Print: Print all reagent blank records in the list.

Caution: Blank results exceeding the reagent blank range are marked with
“OR”.

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9.6 ISE Calibration Inquiry


On the Results screen, select the ISE Calibration Inquiry page as shown in the figure:

Figure 9-19 ISE Calibration Inquiry

n Last Results: Display the results of the last calibration, including calibration results
and calibration reagent.
n Historic Results: Inquire the historic calibration results in the date range.
n Inquire: Inquire the calibration results in a time period of the selected ISE item
according to the date range.
n Delete: Delete the specified ISE calibration results.

9.7 ISE QC Inquiry


On the Results screen, select the ISE QC Inquiry page as shown in the figure:

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Figure 9-20 ISE QC Inquiry

n QC Graph: Display the QC graph according to the selected time and QC rule.
n Delete: Delete the selected QC data.
n Print: Print the QC data of the selected time.
n Send: Transmit the data of QC results.

Caution: The ISE Calibration Inquiry and ISE QC Inquiry pages are
displayed only when the ISE module has been installed in the
instrument.

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Chapter 10 Statistics
10.1 Worksheet Statistics
Click “Statistics” in the main menu to enter the Statistics page as shown in the figure:

Figure 10-1 Worksheet Statistics

Select the worksheet for which statistics will be conducted from the pull-down list, and the
statistical results of the worksheet will be displayed in the list below. The statistical results
include Total, Finished, On The High Side, On The Low Side, Abnormality Rate, Mean, SD,
and Variable Coefficient.

10.2 Historic Record Statistics


Select the Historic Record Statistics page as shown in the figure:

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Figure 10-2 Historic Record Statistics


Specify the inquiry criteria as needed (Date, Sex, Age, and Item), and click the Statistics
button. The system will display the test records meeting the criteria in the list, and conduct
statistics of the results automatically.
The statistical results include Total, On The High Side, On The Low Side, Abnormality Rate,
Mean, SD, and Variable Coefficient.

10.3 Workload Statistics


Select the Workload Statistics page as shown in the figure:

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Figure 10-3 Workload Statistics

Specify the time range and click the Statistics button. The system will conduct statistics of
workload of each submitting doctor, testing doctor and auditing doctor in the statistical time
respectively.

10.4 Cost Statistics


Select the Cost Statistics page as shown in the figure:

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Figure 10-4 Cost Statistics

10.4.1 Statistical Criteria


Specify the statistical criteria of costs and click the Statistics button. The system will conduct
statistics of costs, charges and profits in the criteria range.
n Statistics by Patient: Input the date and sample number range and click the
Statistics button for statistics of all patient samples in the statistical range.
n Statistics by Item: Input the date and item and click the Statistics button for
statistics of all items in the range.

10.4.2 Price Setup


In the price list, select the item to be set, input the cost and price, and click the Save
button.

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Chapter 11 Turn off System


Click “Off” in the main menu to log out or exit the system, as shown in the figure:

Figure 11-1 Logout and Exit


n Logout: Log out and then login again.
n Exit: The system conducts necessary cleaning of the tube, sample adding probe
and mixer, and turn off the software system automatically.
n Quick Exit: The system turns off the software system without cleaning.

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Chapter 12 Instrument Maintenance


In order to guarantee the accurate and reliable operation of the insturment and prolong
the useful life of the parts and components, you need to conduct daily maintenance as
required. The chapter will describe the required daily maintenance, suggestions on
troubshooting, and calibration and replacment of frequently used components, etc. of the
instrument.

Caution:
u There is potential biological contamination on the surface of the
components of the instrument, proper safety measures should be taken
for operaiton and maintenance;
u Improper maintenance may cause damage of the insturment. Be sure to
conduct maintenance according to the instructions;
u If any failure or problem not listed in the instructions is encountered,
please contact Rayto’s User Service Department, and the professional
designated by Rayto will give suggestions on maintenance;
u Be sure to use the parts and components supplied by Rayto for
maintenance;
u If you have any question, please contact Rayto’s User Service
Department.

12.1 Preparation for Maintenance


The following tools, cleaning solutions, alcohol, etc. may be used during maintenance.
n Tools: A set of internal hexagonal wrench, cross screwdriver, syringe (30ml),
tweezers, and gauze;
n Cleaning Solutions: Cleaning solutions designated by Rayto;
n Others: alcohol.

12.2 Regular Maintenance


12.2.1 Daily Maintenance
1. Check deionized water connection
n Check that the water machine or other external water container has sufficient
deionized water;
n Check that the tubes are correctly connected and are not folded or leaking;

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n Check that the switch of the water machine is on.


2. Check waste liquid connection
n Check that the tubes are correctly connected and are not folded or leaking;
n Check whether the waste liquid is timely disposed.
3. Check serial cable connection
n Check whether the serial cable is normally connected.
4. Check printer
n Check whether the power indicator and data cable connection of the printer are
correct;
n Check whether the primer has sufficient printing paper.
5. Check mixers
n Make visual inspection to see whether the reagent and sample mixers are
normally connected;
n Remove any stain on the mixers with a clean gauze;
n Use the operating software to make the mixers enter the cleaning status, and
observe whether the water outlet of the cleaning pool is normal and whether the
rotation of the mixers is normal.
6. Check reagent probe and sample probe
n Remove any stain on the mixers with a clean gauze;
n Use the operating software to make the reagent probe and sample probe enter the
cleaning status, and observe whether the water outlet of the cleaning pool is
normal;
n Observe whether the water outlet of the inner wall is normal. If not, clean the
sample probe (use the fine needle supplied for dredging).

7. Check reagent/sample syringe


There are total three syringes which have similar structures.
n Observe whether the connection of the syringe tubes is leaking. If yes, replace the
related tube and connector;
n Observe whether the piston at the bottom of the syringe is leaking. If yes, replace
the piston.

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Figure 12-1 Syringe Maintenance

8. Table Surface Cleaning


n Wipe the dirt on the workbench with a cloth soaked with neutral cleaning solution;
n Wipe the dirt on the facepiece of reagent probe and sample probe and the
facepiece of mixers;
n Wipe the dirt on the facepiece of reagent probe and sample probe and the rotation
axis of mixers.

Warning: Properly dispose the removed waste components according to


the local laws.
Before mounting/removing the reagent pack, ensure the power
supply of the instrumet has been turned off.
Caution: Please use the consumables recommended by Rayto, otherwise
the performance of the system may reduce.
Biohazard: Be sure to wear gloves and work clothes during operaiton to
prevent infection.

12.2.2 Weekly Maintenance


1. Cleaning the sample probe and reagent probe
1) Make sure the power supply of the analysis section has been turned off;
2) Pull the sample probe/reagent probe to the highest point and then rotate the probe
to the position for convenient operation:

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Figure 12-2 Sample Adding Probe Maintenance

a) Gently wipe the point of the probe with a gauze soaked with alcohol till the
surface becomes smooth and oil-free;
b) Clean the point of the probe with a gauze soaked with deionized water;
c) Turn on the power supply of the analysis section, enter the Maintenance – Daily
Maintenance page, and execute the Reset Whole Machine operation.

Figure 12-3 Sample Adding Probe Maintenance

Warning: Operate carefully to vaoid scratching the hand.


Caution: Do not overexert yourself during wiping, otherwise the point of the
probe will be distorted, which impacts the performance of the machine.
Biohazard: Be sure to wear gloves and work clothes during operaiton to
prevent infection.

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Never discard gauzes used for cleaning at will.

2. Cleaning the Sample/Reagent Mixers


1) Make sure the power supply of the analysis section has been turned off;
2) Pull the mixer to the highest point and then rotate it to the position for convenient
operation (outside the cleaning pool);
3) Gently wipe the mixer with a gauze soaked with alcohol till the surface becomes
smooth and oil-free;
4) Clean the point of the probe with a gauze soaked with deionized water;
5) Turn on the power supply of the analysis section, enter the Maintenance – Daily
Maintenance page, and execute the Reset Whole Machine operation.

Figure 12-4 Mixer Maintenance

Warning: Operate carefully to vaoid scratching the hand.


Caution: Do not overexert yourself during wiping, otherwise the point of the
probe will be distorted, which impacts the performance of the machine.
Biohazard: Be sure to wear gloves and work clothes during operaiton to
prevent infection.
Never discard gauzes used for cleaning at will.

3. Cleaning the barcode scanning window (with the optional fixed barcode scanning)

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1) Make sure the power supply of the analysis section has been turned off;
2) Remove the sample tray cover and reagent tray cover, and take out the sample tray
and reagent tray;
3) Clean the glass window with a gauze soaked with deionized water;
4) Mount the reagent tray and sample tray, and close the tray covers.

Figure 12-5 Scanning Window Maintenance

Caution: Do not directly look at the laser of the barcode scanner.


Do not wipe the glass window with a sharp object.

4. Cleaning the reagent/sample tray bin


1) Make sure the power supply of the analysis section has been turned off;
2) Rotate the sample probe and reagent probe off the sample tray and reagent tray;
3) Remove the sample tray cover and reagent tray cover, and take out the sample tray
and reagent tray.

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Figure 12-6 Reagent Tray Maintenance

4) Clean the sample bin and reagent bin with a cloth soaked with cleaning agent;
5) Mount the reagent tray and sample tray, and close the tray covers.

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Figure 12-7 Reagent Tray Maintenance

Warning: Operate carefully to vaoid scratching the hand.


Biohazard: Be sure to wear gloves and work clothes during operaiton to
prevent infection.

5. Cleaning the panel of ayalysis section


1) Make sure the power supply of the analysis section has been turned off;
2) Wipe the panel with a clean cloth soaked with clear water. To wipe extremely dirty
areas, small amount of cleaning agent can be added.

Warning: Operate carefully to vaoid scratching the hand.


Biohazard: Be sure to wear gloves and work clothes during operaiton to
prevent infection.
Never discard gauzes used for cleaning at will.

6. Strong cleaning of test cuvettes


1) Put the specified cleaning solution at the specified positions on the sample tray and
reagent tray respectively;
2) Enter the Maintenance – Daily Maintenance screen, execute the Strong Cleaning
operation to realize strong cleaning of the sample probe, reagent probe and test

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cuvettes. Then execute the “Strong Cleaning of Test Cuvette” command.

12.3 Monthly Maintenance


1. Cleaning the sample probe and reagent probe cleaning pool
1) Make sure the power supply of the analysis section has been turned off;
2) Rotate the sample probe and reagent probe off the cleaning pool;
3) Clean the inside and periphery of the cleaning pool with a clean cotton swab.

Figure 12-8 Cleaning Pool Maintenance

Warning: Operate carefully to vaoid scratching the hand.


Biohazard: Be sure to wear gloves and work clothes during operaiton to
prevent infection.
Never discard cotton swabs used for cleaning at will.

2. Cleaning the mixer cleaning pool


1) Turn off the power supply of the analysis section;
2) Grasp the rocker arms of the sample probe, reagent probe and mixer with hand
respectively and move them out of the respective cleaning pool;
3) Wipe the inside and outer side of the cleaning pool with a soft gauze soaked with
alcohol to ensure the cleaning pool is clean;
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pool.

Figure 12-9 Cleaning Pool Maintenance

Warning: Operate carefully to vaoid scratching the hand.


Biohazard: Be sure to wear gloves and work clothes during operaiton to
prevent infection.
Never discard cotton swabs used for cleaning at will.

3. Automatic cleaning mechanism maintenance


1) Start the machine and open the reaction tray cover;
2) Enter the Maintenance – Daily Maintenance screen, operate “Automatic Cleaning
Station Maintenance”, and aim the cleaning mechanism at the test cuvette;
3) Loosen the adjusting nut of the automatic cleaning station and remove the
automatic cleaning mechanism from the support;
4) Wipe the surface of the steel probe and wiping head with a soft gauze soaked with
deionized water;
5) Check whether the surface of the wiping head is smooth. If it is worn, replace it;
6) Mount the automatic cleaning mechanism onto the support and adjust the position
to make the steel probe and wiping head at the center of the test cuvette;
7) Fix the nut.

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Warning: Operate carefully. Do not overexert yourself when rotating the


wiping head.

Biohazard: Be sure to wear gloves and work clothes during operaiton to


prevent infection.
Never discard gauzes used for cleaning at will.

4. Replacing the test cuvette


1) Turn off the power supply of the analysis section;
2) Open the reaction tray cover;
3) Carefully remove all fixing clips of the test cuvette to be replaced with the tweezers;
4) After the clips are removed, clamp the two sides of the test cuvette with the thumb
and index finger to take the test cuvette out of the reaction tray (do not touch the
light-passing surface of the test cuvette);
5) Clamp the two sides of the clean test cuvette with the thumb and index finger and
put it in the reaction tray vertically (do not touch the light-passing surface of the test
cuvette; the light-passing surface should face the inner side of the reaction tray);
6) Carefully insert the clips in the gap on the left side of the test cuvette with the
tweezers and vertically press it down;
7) Check that all test cuvettes and clips are correctly put;
8) Close the reaction tray cover.

Warning: Operate carefully. During the process, do not touch other


components (probe or mixer) on the machine.
Caution: When mounting a new test cuvette, do not touch the optical
surface of the test cuvette.
After the mounting, check whether any clip or test cuvette is
missing.
Biohazard: Be sure to wear gloves and work clothes during operaiton to
prevent infection.
Removed test cuvettes should be properly disposed.
The test cuvettes can also be replaced in 1-3 months according to the
actual application effect.

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5. Cleaning the water-in tank


1) Make sure the power supply of the analysis section has been turned off;
2) Loosen the screws on the support for water-in tank with the screwdriver;
3) Rotate off the plastic shell and clean the tank with clear water 3 times to make the
inner wall of the tank no longer satiny;
4) Wipe the shell dry and mount it again;
5) Turn on the power supply of the analysis section and observe whether water enters
the tank normally.

Figure 12-10 Water-in Tank Maintenance

12.4 Other Maintenance


1. Replacing the halogen lamp:
Check or replace it every 1000 hours.

2. Replacing the mixer:


Check or replace it once a year.

3. Replacing the dust screen


Clean it every 3 months.

4. Replacing the wiping head

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Clean it every 6 months.

Caution: The replacement of wiping head and mixer must be allowed by the
engineer of Rayto.

12.5 Maintenance Guide


12.5.1 Liquid Line Check
n Whether the air tightness of the connection between the probe and syringe and the
tube is good;
n Whether the air tightness of the connection between the steel probe and tube of the
automatic cleaning station is good;
n Whether the tube connection is consistent with the graph on the rear panel; whether
the tube is bent;
n Whether the waste liquid tank is full;
n Whether the deionized water machine works normally;
n Whether the cleaning solution is sufficient;
n Whether the liquid in the cleaning pool flows evenly and smoothly.

12.5.2 Regular Check


n Whether the sample probe and reagent probe are at the center of the cleaning pool
during the cleaning;
n Whether the sample probe and reagent probe are at the center of the test cuvette
during the cleaning;
n Whether the mixer is at the center of the cleaning pool during the cleaning;
n Whether the automatic cleaning station is at the center of the test cuvette during the
cleaning.

12.5.3 Regular Cleaning


n Wipe the outer walls of the sample probe and reagent probe with an alcohol prep
pad;
n Wipe the mixer with an alcohol prep pad;
n Wipe the workbench surface of the instrument with an alcohol prep pad.

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12.5.4 Daily Maintenance


When manual interface is needed during the use of the instrument, enter the Maintenance -
Daily Maintenance screen as shown in the figure:

Figure 12-11 Daily Maintenance


n Instrument Temperature Inquiry: Display the current temperature status of the
system.
n Component Status: Display the current status of the various units and components.
Select any unit and click the Failure Restoration button to restore the operation.
n Maintenance Operation: When the instrument is in the non-testing mode, you can
select the desired maintenance operation and click the Execute button.

12.5.5 Data Maintenance


To make backup or restore data, enter the Maintenance - Data Maintenance screen as
shown in the figure:

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Figure 12-12 Data Maintenance

n Backup and Restoration of Configuration Parameters


Configuration parameters are the best correction parameters obtained after
commissioning during the machine production that are suitable for the hardware system.
In order to prevent the configuration parameters from being damaged or lost, which
causes abnormality of the equipment, please make backup of configuration parameters
in the normal mode so as to restore the configuration parameters to the backup state
with the Restore function when necessary.

n Backup and Restoration of Database


Database is the data file used to store setup parameters and historic test results. Make
regular backup of database so as to restore the database to the backup state in case
data are damaged or lost.

n Data Deletion
Used to delete the specified type of data in the database. The data type can be selected
according to the actual needs. Once deleted, the data cannot be restored!

n Export and Import of QC Results


Export all QC results tested in the specified time range. Data exported will be saved in
the specified directory. When they are needed, the QC results in the specified time range can
be imported from the file.

n Export and Import of Historic Data

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Export the patient sample test results in the specified time range. Data exported will be
saved in the specified directory. When they are needed, the patient sample test results in
the specified time range can be imported from the file.

n Export and Import of Setup Parameters of Item


Export the setup parameters of the current item in the system. Data exported will be
saved in the specified directory. When they are needed, the setup parameters of the item
can be imported from the file.

Caution: Only the administrator can maintain data!

12.5.6 Repair Record


Record all maintenance records of the instrument.

12.5.7 Log
Record the user login log and major failure log of the instrument.

12.5.8 Test Cuvette Blank


View the water blank value of the test cuvette. In normal cases, the water blank value of the
test cuvette should be between 40000-60000. If it is less than the lower limit, the test cuvette
may be contaminated or worn, or the lamp may be aged. You can judge whether to replace
with a new test cuvette according to the actual circumstances.

12.5.9 ISE Maintenance (Optional)


If the ISE module has been installed in the instrument, enter the Maintenance – ISE
Maintenance screen for maintenance, as shown in the figure:

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Figure 12-13 ISE Maintenance

n Daily cleaning
n After starting the machine, enter the Maintenance – ISE Maintenance screen for
maintenance every day to execute the Cleaning Period operation and execute
“Two-point Calibration”. When the test is finished or the number of samples with the
ISE test finished exceeds 50 samples, an ISE Cleaning operation is required. You
can also enter the System Setup - ISE Setup screen to make the corresponding
setup to make the software complete the above operations automatically;

n Pump Calibration
After starting the machine, enter the Maintenance – ISE Maintenance screen every
day to execute the Pump Calibration Period operation.

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Chapter 13 Failure Treatment


13.1 Failure Classification
When the system fails, you can see the failure and warning prompt messages intuitively from
the failure information table and test list. A number of failures may appear during a test.
Different failures may have different severity degrees and are treated in different ways.
Failures are divided as follows according to the severity: warning level, cancel level, pause
level, stop level, restrict level, and turn off level. In which, the failure information of pause
level, stop level and restrict level will be written in the log.
1. Warning Level Failure
Failure that does not impact the action and test results of the instrument but requires you to
know the error (such as invalid test cuvette blank or abnormal test results).

Invalid Test Cuvette Blank: During the cleaning of cuvette, deionized water is poured into the
cuvette after the sixth cleaning is finished. When the cuvette is passing the photoelectric
acquisition position, the water blank of the cuvette is measured. If the water blank value
exceeds the set range, the system will prompt you that “the blank of x# cuvette is invalid” and
give up the use of the cuvette automatically.

When the test results are abnormal, the system will prompt you with a sign. For abnormal
results, you can conduct manual retest or recheck. If the automatic retest rule has been set,
the system will finish the retest automatically. Abnormalities of test results include:
n On the low side L
n On the high side H
n Exceeding the lower linear limit A<
n Exceeding the upper linear limit A>
n Exceeding the linearity range (nonlinear) OL
n Substrate exhaust SE
n Less than the increment retest limit AR
n Greater than the decrement retest limit DR
n No linear interval NLN
n No calculation interval ENC
n Prozone check exceeding limit PRO
n Exceeding reactivity of zero concentration RRZ
n Exceeding reactivity of maximum calibration RRN
n Still abnormal after retest **

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2. Cancel Level Failure


As some criteria are not met in this test, the test cannot be continued and a retest is required,
or a reagent cannot be used any longer (such as Reagent Missing, Sample Missing, Probe
Collision, and Reagent Blank Exceeding Range).
n Reagent Missing: When a certain reagent is missing during a test, the instrument
will skip the test corresponding to the reagent. If you need to restore the test of the
item, please supplement the reagent, enter the Test Status – Reagent Tray screen,
and click the Refresh Reagent button to refresh the range.
n Sample Missing: When a certain sample is missing during a test, the instrument will
skip the test corresponding to the sample. If you need to restore the test of the
sample, please supplement the sample, enter the Test Status – Sample Tray screen,
and click the Refresh Sample button to refresh the range.
n Probe Collision: When the sample adding probe is collided horizontally or vertically
during movement, the test will be cancelled automatically. For automatic retest,
before starting the test, enter System Setup, select the System Control Parameter
page, and select “Conduct retest automatically when the test fails”.
n Reagent Blank Exceeding Range: The setup parameters of each test item include
the setting of Reagent Blank. This value is provided in the reagent instructions and
represents the value range of absorbance of the reagent blank test when the
reagent is valid. You can fill in the value according to your experience. If Reagent
Blank is selected in Blank Type of the item and the reagent blank exceeds the set
range, the software will prompt you that “xx reagent blank exceeds the range” and
cancel all tests of the item.

3. Pause Level Failure


When the reagent probe, sample probe, mixer or automatic cleaning unit fails during the test,
the tests involved will be cancelled automatically.
Reagent Probe Failure: When the reagent probe is collided and cannot be restored or the
syringe of the reagent probe is abnormal during the test, thus the reagent probe cannot be
used for adding sample any longer, the software will prompt “Reagent Probe Failure” and
enter the pause mode, but the test with reagent added will continue:
n Reagent Probe Failure: When the reagent probe is collided and cannot be restored
or the syringe of the reagent probe is abnormal during the test, thus the reagent
probe cannot be used for adding sample any longer, the software will prompt
“Reagent Probe Failure” and enter the pause mode, but the test with reagent added

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will continue;
n Sample Probe Failure: When the sample probe is collided and cannot be restored or
the syringe of the sample probe is abnormal during the test, thus the sample probe
cannot be used for adding sample any longer, the software will prompt “Sample
Probe Failure” and enter the pause mode, but the test with sample added will
continue;
n Mixer Failure: When the mixer cannot work normally during the test, the software
will prompt “Mixer Failure” and enter the pause mode, but the test with mixing
finished will continue;
n Automatic Cleaning Unit Failure: When the automatic cleaning unit cannot work
normally during the test, the software will prompt “Automatic Cleaning Unit Failure”
and stop the adding of R1, but the test having been started will continue.

4. Stop Level Failure


When any failure to operate occurs during the test, such as photoelectric acquisition failure,
reaction tray failure or any liquid line device failure, the system will cancel all tests and enter
the stop mode. The software will prompt “the status of xx unit is abnormal”.

5. Ban Level Failure


If, when the machine is started, the test criteria are not met, the test operation will be banned,
such as photoelectric acquisition failure, reaction tray failure, reagent tray failure, sample tray
failure, sample probe failure, reagent probe failure, mixer failure or any liquid line device
failure. The software will prompt “the status of xx unit is abnormal”.

6. Restrict Level Failure


The LIS interface or LIS connection has any problem, and reconnection is required. If the ISE
module has been installed in the instrument, but ISE cannot work normally, the ISE test will
be banned. The sample barcode system has been installed in the instrument, but the sample
barcode system cannot work normally. The reagent barcode system has been installed in the
instrument, but the reagent barcode system cannot work normally. The software screen can
display the status corresponding to the various function modules.

7. Turn Off Level Failure


Also called “No Starting Level”. When the starting self-check is not passed, the software will
prompt you and turn off the control system automatically (such as damage of database,
software failure, insufficiency of system resources, and invalidity user’s privilege).

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13.2 Failure Summary Table


The following are the common failures and treatment methods of the instrument. If the failure
cannot be cleared according to the tip or more detailed information is required, contact
Rayto’s Customer Service Department.
Unit Failure Code/Content Failure Treatment Measure
Level
Main 001: Command error Stop Check the connection of serial
Processing level cables. Restart the instrument
Unit 002: Parameter error Stop and PC;
level Check whether the board
003: Abnormality of self-check Stop matches with the program
level version;
004: Communication failure Stop If, after the instrument and
level software are restarted, the
005: The system is busy and Stop failure still appears, contact the
cannot respond to other level After Service Unit.
operations.
006: Error of host memory Stop
level
007: The command sent to Stop
the upper computer is not level
responded or the response is
wrong.
008: The command sent to Stop
the lower computer is not level
responded or the response is
wrong.
009: Error of communication Stop
frame sent by upper computer level
010: Error of communication Stop
frame sent by lower computer level
101: Time out sending Stop Check the connection of the
command to R1 module level control line of the reagent probe
102: Time out R1 module Stop 1 module; check whether the
executing command level board matches with the program
version.

201: Time out sending Stop Check the connection of the


command to R2 module level control line of reagent probe 2
202: Time out R2 module Stop module; check whether the
executing command level board matches with the program
version.

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301: Time out sending Stop Check the connection of the


command to sample probe level control line of the sample probe
module module; check whether the
302: Time out sample probe Stop board matches with the program
module executing command level version.

401: Time out sending Stop Check the connection of the


command to M1 module level control line of the sample mixer
402: Time out M1 module Stop module; check whether the
executing command level board matches with the program
version.

501: Time out sending Stop Check the connection of the


command to M2 module level control line of the reagent mixer
502: Time out M2 module Stop module;
executing command level Check whether the board
matches with the program
version.

601: Time out sending Stop Check the connection of the


command to reaction tray level control line of the reaction tray
module module; check whether the
602: Time out reaction tray Stop board matches with the program
module executing command level version.

701: Time out sending Stop Check the connection of the


command to sample tray level control line of the sample tray
module module; check whether the
702: Time out sample tray Stop board matches with the program
module executing command level version.

801: Time out sending Stop Check the connection of the


command to reagent tray level control line of the reagent tray
module module; check whether the
802: Time out reagent tray Stop board matches with the program
module executing command level version.

901: Time out sending Stop Check the connection of the


command to automatic level control line of the automatic
cleaning module cleaning module;
902: Time out automatic Stop Check whether the board
cleaning module executing level matches with the program
command version.

951: Time out sending Stop Check the connection of the


command to temperature level control line of the temperature

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control module control module;


952: Time out temperature Stop Check whether the board
control module executing level matches with the program
command version.

Sample Probe 1001: Command error Stop Restart the instrument PC;
level Check whether the board
1002: Parameter error Stop matches with the program
level version; if, after the instrument
1003: Abnormality of Stop and software are restarted, the
self-check level failure still appears, contact the
1004: Communication failure Stop After Service Unit.
level
1005: Command cannot be Stop
executed normally level
1006: Abnormality of vertical Stop Check whether the cover of the
movement (in test cuvette, not level sample test rube is removed;
restored) Check whether the sample is
1007: Abnormality of vertical Pause missing in the sample cup;
movement (in sample cup, not level Check whether the covers of
restored) reaction tray and sample tray
1008: Abnormality of vertical Pause are closed;
movement (in cleaning pool, level Check whether there is any
not restored) foreign object on the movement
1009: Abnormality of vertical Pause trace of the sample probe;
movement (in ISE sample level Check whether the appearance
adding opening, not restored) of the sample probe is normal;
1010: Abnormality of vertical Pause Check whether the positions of
movement (other positions, level the sample probe are in the
not restored) center;
1011: Abnormality of vertical Cancel After the sample probe is
movement (restored) level vertically jacked up and
1012: Vertical probe collision Stop loosened, check whether the
(not restored) level sample probe can be reset
1013: Vertical probe collision Cancel freely.
(restored) level
1014: Vertical reset signal not Stop Turn off the power supply of the
detected level analysis section, hold the rocker
arm of the sample probe, and
move the sample probe to the
intermedial height. Then turn on
the power supply of the analysis
section. If, after the instrument
and software are restarted, the
failure still appears, contact the
After Service Unit.

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1015: Abnormality of Pause Check whether there is any


horizontal movement (not level foreign object on the movement
restored) trace of the sample probe.
1016: Abnormality of Cancel
horizontal movement level
(restored)
1017: Horizontal probe Pause Check whether there is any
collision (not restored) level foreign object on the movement
1018: Horizontal probe Cancel trace of the sample probe.
collision (restored) level
1019: Horizontal reset signal Pause Turn off the power supply of the
not detected level analysis section, hold the rocker
arm of the sample probe, and
move the sample probe to
above the cleaning pool. Then
turn on the power supply of the
analysis section. If, after the
instrument and software are
restarted, the failure still
appears, contact the After
Service Unit.

1020: Abnormality of syringe Pause Open the front cabinet door of


level the machine to see whether the
syringe is abnormal. If, after the
instrument and software are
restarted, the failure still
appears, contact the After
Service Unit.
1021: No liquid Cancel Check, when the sample probe
level is being cleaned, whether the
flow rate of the deionized water
in the sample probe cleaning
pool is normal;
Check whether there is
sufficient sample in the sample
cup.
Reagent 2001: Command error Stop Restart the instrument and PC;
Probe 1 level Check whether the board
2002: Parameter error Stop matches with the program
level version; if, after the instrument
2003: Abnormality of Stop and software are restarted, the
self-check level failure still appears, contact the
2004: Communication failure Stop After Service Unit.
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2005: Command cannot be Stop


executed normally level
2006: Abnormality of vertical Stop Check whether the reagent
movement (in test cuvette, not level bottle cover is opened;
restored) Check whether reagent is
2007: Abnormality of vertical Pause missing in the reagent bottle;
movement (in reagent bottle, level Check whether the covers of the
not restored) reaction tray and reagent tray
2008: Abnormality of vertical Pause are closed;
movement (in cleaning pool, level Check whether there is any
not restored) foreign object on the movement
2009: Abnormality of vertical Pause trace of the reagent probe;
movement (other positions, level Check whether the appearance
not restored) of the sample probe is normal;
2010: Abnormality of vertical Cancel Check whether the positions of
movement (restored) level the reagent probe are in the
2011: Vertical probe collision Stop center;
(not restored) level After the reagent probe is
2012: Vertical probe collision Cancel vertically jacked up and
(restored) level loosened, check whether the
reagent probe can be reset
freely.

2013: Vertical reset signal not Stop Turn off the power supply of the
detected level analysis section, hold the rocker
arm of the reagent probe, and
move the reagent probe to the
intermedial height. Then turn on
the power supply of the analysis
section. If, after the instrument
and software are restarted, the
failure still appears, contact the
After Service Unit.

2014: Abnormality of Pause Check whether there is any


horizontal movement (not level foreign object on the movement
restored) trace of the reagent probe.
2015: Abnormality of Cancel
horizontal movement level
(restored)
2016: Horizontal probe Pause Check whether there is any
collision (not restored) level foreign object on the movement
2017: Horizontal probe Cancel trace of the reagent probe.
collision (restored) level
2018: Horizontal reset signal Pause Turn off the power supply of the
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arm of the reagent probe, and


move the reagent probe to
above the cleaning pool. Then
turn on the power supply of the
analysis section. If, after the
instrument and software are
restarted, the failure still
appears, contact the After
Service Unit.
2019: Abnormality of syringe Pause Open the front cabinet door of
level the machine to see whether the
syringe is abnormal. If, after the
instrument and software are
restarted, the failure still
appears, contact the After
Service Unit.
2020: No liquid Cancel Check, when the reagent probe
level is being cleaned, whether the
flow rate of the deionized water
in the reagent probe cleaning
pool is normal;
Check whether there is
sufficient reagent in the reagent
bottle.

Reagent 3001: Command error Stop Restart the instrument and PC;
Probe 2 level Check whether the board
3002: Parameter error Stop matches with the program
level version; if, after the instrument
3003: Abnormality of Stop and software are restarted, the
self-check level failure still appears, contact the
3004: Communication failure Stop After Service Unit.
level
3005: Command cannot be Stop
executed normally level
3006: Abnormality of vertical Stop Check whether the reagent
movement (in test cuvette, not level bottle cover is opened;
restored) Check whether reagent is
3007: Abnormality of vertical Pause missing in the reagent bottle;
movement (in reagent bottle, level Check whether the covers of the
not restored) reaction tray and reagent tray
3008: Abnormality of vertical Pause are closed;
movement (in cleaning pool, level Check whether there is any
not restored) foreign object on the movement
3009: Abnormality of vertical Pause trace of the reagent probe;
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not restored) of the reagent probe is normal;


3010: Abnormality of vertical Cancel Check whether the positions of
movement (restored) level the reagent probe are in the
3011: Vertical probe collision Stop center;
(not restored) level After the reagent probe is
3012: Vertical probe collision Cancel vertically jacked up and
(restored) level loosened, check whether the
reagent probe can be reset
freely.

3013: Vertical reset signal not Stop Turn off the power supply of the
detected level analysis section, hold the rocker
arm of the reagent probe, and
move the reagent probe to the
intermedial height. Then turn on
the power supply of the analysis
section. If, after the instrument
and software are restarted, the
failure still appears, contact the
After Service Unit.

3014: Abnormality of Pause Check whether there is any


horizontal movement (not level foreign object on the movement
restored) trace of the reagent probe.
3015: Abnormality of Cancel
horizontal movement level
(restored)
3016: Horizontal probe Pause Check whether there is any
collision (not restored) level foreign object on the movement
trace of the reagent probe.
3017: Horizontal probe Cancel
collision (restored) level
3018: Horizontal reset signal Pause Turn off the power supply of the
not detected level analysis section, hold the rocker
arm of the reagent probe, and
move the reagent probe to
above the cleaning pool. Then
turn on the power supply of the
analysis section. If, after the
instrument and software are
restarted, the failure still
appears, contact the After
Service Unit.
3019: Abnormality of syringe Stop Open the front cabinet door of
level the machine to see whether the
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instrument and software are


restarted, the failure still
appears, contact the After
Service Unit.
3020: No liquid Cancel Check, when the reagent probe
level is being cleaned, whether the
flow rate of the deionized water
in the reagent probe cleaning
pool is normal;
Check whether there is
sufficient reagent in the reagent
bottle.
Sample Tray 4001: Command error Stop Restart the instrument and PC;
Unit level Check whether the board
4002: Parameter error Stop matches with the program
level version; if, after the instrument
4003: Abnormality of Stop and software are restarted, the
self-check level failure still appears, contact the
4004: Communication failure Stop After Service Unit.
level
4005: Command cannot be Stop
executed normally level
4006: Reset impossible Pause
level
4007: Lost step in movement Pause
level
Reagent Tray 5001: Command error Stop Restart the instrument and PC;
Unit level Check whether the board
5002: Parameter error Stop matches with the program
level version; if, after the instrument
5003: Abnormality of Stop and software are restarted, the
self-check level failure still appears, contact the
5004: Communication failure Stop After Service Unit.
level
5005: Command cannot be Stop
executed normally level
5006: Reset impossible Pause
level
5007: Lost step in movement Pause
level
Assay Tray 6001: Command error Stop Restart the instrument and PC;
Unit level Check whether the board
6002: Parameter error Stop matches with the program
level version; if, after the instrument
6003: Abnormality of Stop and software are restarted, the
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6004: Communication failure Stop After Service Unit.


level
6005: Command cannot be Stop
executed normally level
6006: Reset impossible Pause
level
6007: Lost step in movement Pause
level
Sample Mixer 7001: Command error Stop Restart the instrument and PC;
level Check whether the board
7002: Parameter error Stop matches with the program
level version; if, after the instrument
7003: Abnormality of Stop and software are restarted, the
self-check level failure still appears, contact the
7004: Communication failure Stop After Service Unit.
level
7005: Command cannot be Stop
executed normally level
7006: Abnormality of vertical Stop Check whether the cover of the
movement (in test cuvette, not level reaction tray is closed;
restored) Check whether there is any
7007: Abnormality of vertical Pause foreign object on the movement
movement (in cleaning pool, level trace of the mixer;
not restored) Check whether the mixer is
7008: Abnormality of vertical Pause loose;
movement (other positions, level Check whether the positions of
not restored) the mixer are in the center.
7009: Abnormality of vertical Cancel
movement (restored) level
7010: Vertical reset signal notStop If, after the instrument and
detected level software are restarted, the
7011: Horizontal reset signal Pause failure still appears, contact the
not detected level After Service Unit.
Reagent 8001: Command error Stop Restart the instrument and PC;
Mixer level Check whether the board
8002: Parameter error Stop matches with the program
level version; if, after the instrument
8003: Abnormality of Stop and software are restarted, the
self-check level failure still appears, contact the
8004: Communication failure Stop After Service Unit.
level
8005: Command cannot be Stop
executed normally level
8006: Abnormality of vertical Stop Check whether the cover of the
movement (in test cuvette, not level reaction tray is closed;
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8007: Abnormality of vertical Pause foreign object on the movement


movement (in cleaning pool, level trace of the mixer;
not restored) Check whether the mixer is
8008: Abnormality of vertical Pause loose;
movement (other positions, level Check whether the positions of
not restored) the mixer are in the center.
8009: Abnormality of vertical Cancel
movement (restored) level
8010: Vertical reset signal not
Stop If, after the instrument and
detected level software are restarted, the
8011: Horizontal reset signal Pause failure still appears, contact the
not detected level After Service Unit.
Automatic 9001: Command error Stop Restart the instrument and PC;
Cleaning Unit level Check whether the board
9002: Parameter error Stop matches with the program
level version; if, after the instrument
9003: Abnormality of Stop and software are restarted, the
self-check level failure still appears, contact the
9004: Communication failure Stop After Service Unit.
level
9005: Command cannot be Stop
executed normally level
9006: Abnormality of vertical Stop Check whether the cover of the
movement (not restored) level reaction tray is closed;
9007: Vertical collision Stop Check whether there is any
level foreign object in the test cuvette;
9008: Abnormality of vertical Cancel Check whether the position of
movement (restored) level the wiping head in the test
cuvette is in the center.
Check whether the bounced
steel probe can be reset freely
at the various stages of
automatic cleaning.
9009: Vertical reset signal not Stop If, after the instrument and
detected level software are restarted, the
failure still appears, contact the
After Service Unit.
9010: Abnormality in Pause If, after the instrument and
automatic cleaning of syringe level software are restarted, the
failure still appears, contact the
After Service Unit.
Temperature 10001: Command error Stop Restart the instrument and PC;
Control Unit level Check whether the board
10002: Parameter error Stop matches with the program
level version; if, after the instrument
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self-check level failure still appears, contact the


10004: Communication failure Stop After Service Unit.
level
10005: Command cannot be Stop
executed normally level
10006: Overheat of reaction Warning Turn off the instrument and
tray level contact the After Service Unit.
10007: Abnormality of reaction Warning
tray temperature sensor level
10008: Overheat of cleaning Warning
solution level
10009: Overheat of cleaning Warning
solution temperature sensor level
10010: Preheating Warning
temperature of reagent 1 too level
high
10011: Abnormality of reagent Warning
1 preheating temperature level
sensor
10012: Preheating Warning
temperature of reagent 2 too level
high
10013: Abnormality of reagent Warning
2 preheating temperature level
sensor
10014: Temperature Warning
fluctuation of reaction tray too level
big
10015: Reaction tray Warning
temperature cannot become level
stable for too long
10016: Abnormality of reagent Warning Check whether the cooling fan
cooling fan level runs normally. If it is abnormal,
turn off the instrument and
contact the After Service Unit.
ISE Unit 11001: Command error Restrict Restart the instrument and PC;
level Check whether the board
11002: Parameter error Restrict matches with the program
level version; if, after the instrument
11003: Abnormality of Restrict and software are restarted, the
self-check level failure still appears, contact the
11004: Communication failure Restrict After Service Unit.
level
11005: Command cannot be Restrict
executed normally level
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exceeding standard range level still appears, check whether the


11007: K electrode slope Pause electrode needs replacement or
exceeding standard range level contact the After Service Unit.
11008: Cl electrode slope Pause
exceeding standard range level
11009: Na electrode noise Pause
error level
11010: K electrode noise error Pause
level
11011: Cl electrode noise Pause
error level
11012: Noise error of all Pause
electrodes level
11013: Voltage drift error of Pause
Na electrode level
11014: Voltage drift error of K Pause
electrode level
11015: Voltage drift error of Cl Pause
electrode level
11016: Voltage drift error of all Pause
electrodes level
11013: Voltage overflow error Cancel
of Na electrode level
11014: Voltage overflow error Cancel
of K electrode level
11015: Voltage overflow error Cancel
of Cl electrode level
11016: Voltage overflow error Cancel
of all electrodes level
11017: Na electrode sample Cancel
test exceeding measurement level
range
11018: K electrode sample Cancel
test exceeding measurement level
range
11019: Cl electrode sample Cancel
test exceeding measurement level
range
11020: Sample has air Cancel Check whether there is air
level leakage in the tube of the
11021: Calibration solution A Cancel sample probe;
has air level Check whether there is bubble
11022: Calibration solution A Cancel in the sample or cleaning
has air level solution;
11023: Cleaning solution has Cancel If the same failure appears
repeatedly, contact the After

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air level Service Unit.


11024: No liquid in tube Cancel Check whether the pump
level module of ISE works normally;
Check whether the pump line is
damaged or loose.
11025: Calibration failure Cancel If, calibration failure still appears
level after repeated calibrations,
check whether the ISE reagent
is used up or out of date;
Check whether the electrode
needs replacement.
11026: Calibration value Cancel Check whether the ISE reagent
storage error level is used up;
11027: Failure of bubble Restrict Check whether the ISE tube and
detector level peristaltic pump are normal;
11028: Command execution Restrict If, after the instrument and
error level software are restarted, the
failure still appears, contact the
After Service Unit.
11029: Reagent module does Restrict Check whether the ISE reagent
not exist level pack is connected normally.
Sample 12001: Command error Restrict Restart the instrument and PC;
Barcode Unit level Check whether the board
12002: Parameter error Restrict matches with the program
level version;
12003: Abnormality of Restrict If, after the instrument and
self-check level software are restarted, the
12004: Communication failure Restrict failure still appears, contact the
level After Service Unit.

12005: Barcode check error Cancel Check whether the sample


level barcode is affixed correctly;
12006: Barcode information Cancel Check whether the barcode is
error level stained;
Check whether the sample
barcode setup is correct.
Reagent 13001: Command error Restrict Restart the instrument and PC;
Barcode Unit level Check whether the board
13002: Parameter error Restrict matches with the program
level version;
13003: Abnormality of Restrict If, after the instrument and
self-check level software are restarted, the
13004: Communication failure Restrict failure still appears, contact the
level After Service Unit.
13005: Barcode check error Cancel Check whether the reagent
level barcode is affixed correctly;

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13006: Barcode information Cancel Check whether the barcode is


error level stained;
Check whether the reagent
barcode setup is correct.

Other Failures 14001: Photoelectric Stop Restart the instrument and PC;
acquisition error level Check whether the board
14002: Abnormality of Stop matches with the program
photoelectric data level version;
14003 Abnormality of Stop If, after the instrument and
photoelectric acquisition level software are restarted, the
communication failure still appears, contact the
After Service Unit.
14004: Cleaning solution Warning Check whether the cleaning
insufficient level solution is sufficient and the
tube is connected normally.
14005: Deionized water Warning Check whether the deionized
insufficient level water machine works normally
and the reading of the pressure
gauge is normal.
14006: High concentration Warning Empty the high concentration
waste liquid full level waste liquid.
14007: Low concentration Warning Empty the low concentration
waste liquid full level waste liquid.
Software 20001: Exceeding 4SD once Warning Check whether the QC setup
System level parameters are reasonable;
Failure Check whether the item setup
20002: Exceeding 3SD once Warning parameters are correct;
level Check whether the QC sample
20003: Exceeding 2SD once Warning is valid;
level Check whether the reagent is
20004: Two results in a row Warning valid;
exceeding 2SD level Check whether the calibration
20005: Three results in a row Warning results are accurate.
exceeding 2SD level
20006: Five results in a row Warning
on one side of the target value level
20007: Seven results in a row Warning
on one side of the target value level
20008: Invalid calibration Warning Check whether the standard
level setup parameters are correct;
Check whether the item setup
parameters are correct;
Check whether the standard
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valid.

20009: Error saving data Warning


level
20010: Barcode same as Warning
barcode in another worksheet level
20011: Scanning failure. Error Warning
obtaining information from LIS level
system!
20012: Scanning failure. Time Warning
out of LIS system’s level
transmission!
20013: Scanning failure. No Warning
corresponding sample level
information obtained!
20014: Scanning failure. Warning
Abnormality of LIS system’s level
information transmission!
20015: Scanning failure. Test Warning
type not matching! level
20016: Scanning failure. Warning
Submission date format error. level
Judgment impossible!
20017: Scanning failure. Warning
Submission date format error. level
Judgment impossible!
20018: Scanning failure. Warning
Sample type cannot be level
judged!
20019: Scanning failure. Warning
Sample type not matching level
with data dictionary. Judgment
impossible!
20020: Scanning failure. Warning
Profile number cannot be level
judged!
20021: Scanning failure. Warning
Container type not matching! level
20022: Scanning failure. Total Warning
length of barcode not level
matching with system setup!
20023: Scanning failure. Warning
Abnormality of barcode level
scanning!
20024: Scanning failure. Item Warning
number type not matching! level

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20025: Scanning failure. Warning


Reagent type cannot be level
judged!
20026: Scanning failure. Warning
Reagent type > 4. Judgment level
impossible!
20027: Scanning failure. Warning
Reagent bottle type cannot be level
judged!
20028: Scanning failure. Warning
Reagent bottle type not level
matching with data dictionary.
Judgment impossible!
20029: Scanning failure. Warning
Expiry date format error. level
Judgment impossible!
20030: Scanning failure. Warning
Expiry date format error. level
Judgment impossible!
20031: Scanning failure. Item Warning
number not matching with level
item name!
20032: Scanning failure. Warning
Reagent type information not level
matching with reagent setup
of item!
20033: Minimal volume Warning
detection failure! level
20034: Scanning failure. Item Warning
number and item name of this level
barcode does not exist in item
setup!
20035: Scanning failure. No Warning
reagent item information level
obtained!
20036: Cumulation and Warning
out-of-control. Please find level
cause of out-of-control. After
correction, clear cumulative
sum in QC rule setup.

Warning:
u In case of failure of the instrument, contact the agent immediately so as
to obtain technical support!

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u Only professionals recognized by Rayto may repair the instrument. To


replace accessories, contact the manufacturer or agent.

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Chapter 14 Safety Protection Device and


Accident Treatment
n Ensure the grounding is normal when using the machine.
n After moving the machine, be sure to put down the fixing anchor to support the
machine to prevent the machine from sliding.
n Do not remove any component of the machine at will to prevent electric shock or
crush injury.
n Do not open the front door to adjust the syringe at will.
n Do not put any sundries on the cleaning platform of the machine or closely hold the
platform with hand to prevent crush injury or sticking.
n Do not replace the power fuse at will.
n Do not put any container with water or other water sources near the power switch.
n Before the test, make sure there are no other sundries on the workbench to prevent
colliding the moving probe of the machine.
n Before the test, close the cover of each tray; do not lean or tilt the cover.
n When the machine is conducting a test normally, be sure to close the top cover
properly; do not open the top cover or touch the working moving part at will.
n To replace the lamp, switch off the machine and wait half an hour to prevent heating
components from scalding the operator
n If any accident occurs when the machine is running, such as probe collision, mixer
collision, abnormal noise of motor, water leakage or peculiar smell, switch off the
power immediately. Contact the customer service staff for treatment.
n Turn off the power when the machine will not be used for a long time to prevent fire.
n In case of fire of the machine, use powder fire extinguisher to put out the fire.

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Appendix I: Names and Contents of Toxic/Hazardous Substances

or Elements

1. Names and Contents of Toxic/Hazardous Substances or Elements

Toxic/Hazardous Substance or Element


Component Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated
(Pb) (Hg) (Cd) Chromium Biphenyls (PBB) Diphenyl Ethers
(Cr (VI)) (PBDE)
Built-in
× ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
circuit board

Shell × ○ ○ × ○ ○

Display × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Photoelectric
× ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
components
Internal
electronic ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
wire

Accessories × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
○: Indicates the content of the toxic/hazardous substance in all homogeneous materials of the
component is below the limit specified in the SJ/T11363-2006 standard.
×: Indicates the content of the toxic/hazardous substance in at least one homogeneous material
of the component exceeds the limit specified in the SJ/T11363-2006 standard.

2. Description of Mark
Environmental protection use period mark

Meaning of the mark: The electronic information product contains certain toxic/hazardous
substances, with the environmental protection use period of 20 years. You can use it within
this period. When this period expires, the product should enter the recycling system.

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