Operating Manual Ves-Matic Cube 30 2.06 Rev 1.02

OPERATING MANUAL
Software release 2.06
Automatic professional laboratory device for the determination of the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
(patented)
Operating manual
MANUFACTURER/AGENT
DIESSE DIAGNOSTICA SENESE S.p.A.
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REGISTERED AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
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The information contained in this manual may be subject to modifications without notice. No page
in this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means, neither electronic nor mechanical,
for any use whatsoever without prior written permission from DIESSE Diagnostica Senese S.p.a
Printed in 2010. [Total number of pages:68]
INDEX
CHAPTER 1 ....................................................................................................................................... 1
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 1
• 1.1. PRESENTATION OF THE INSTRUMENT ................................................................ 2
• 1.2. WARRANTY ................................................................................................................... 2
• 1.3. LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY .................................................................................... 3
• 1.4. REFERENCE LEGISLATION ...................................................................................... 3
• 1.5. REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ........................................................... 3
• 1.6. REQUEST FOR SPARE PARTS ................................................................................ 3
• 1.7. PRINTING AGREEMENTS .......................................................................................... 4
CHAPTER 2 ....................................................................................................................................... 5
INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................. 5
• 2.1.GENERAL DESIGN OF THE INSTRUMENT WITH EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS ........ 6
• 2.2. BLOCK DIAGRAM ......................................................................................................... 8
• 2.3. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTRUMENT ............................................ 9
• 2.4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................... 10
• 2.5. SUPPLIED MATERIAL ............................................................................................... 11
• 2.6. INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRANSPORT ....................................................................... 11
• 2.7. PLACEMENT................................................................................................................ 13
• 2.8. PREPARATION REQUIRED BY THE CUSTOMER.............................................. 14
• 2.9. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ................................................................................. 14
• 2.10. COMPOSITION OF THE MACHINE, INDICATIONS FOR DISPOSAL ........... 15
CHAPTER 3 ..................................................................................................................................... 16
FUNCTIONING ................................................................................................................................ 16
• 3.1. THE INSTRUMENT ..................................................................................................... 17
• 3.2. WARNINGS .................................................................................................................. 19
• 3.3. PERSONAL PROTECTION DEVICES .................................................................... 19
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CHAPTER 4 ..................................................................................................................................... 20
OPERATORS' INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................... 20
• 4.1. KEYBOARD COMMANDS ......................................................................................... 21
• 4.2. PREPARATION OF SAMPLES ................................................................................. 21
• 4.3. TYPES OF TEST-TUBES .......................................................................................... 25
• 4.5. MAIN MENU ................................................................................................................. 27
• 4.6. DESCRIPTION OF ANALYSIS CYCLE ................................................................... 28
• 4.7. HOST QUERY.............................................................................................................. 30
• 4.8. VISUALISING (AND PRINTING) OF STORED ANALYSES ................................ 30
• 4.9. INSTRUMENT SETUP ............................................................................................... 32
• 4.9.1. CLOCK ....................................................................................................................... 32
• 4.9.2. LANGUAGE .............................................................................................................. 33
• 4.9.5. WORKING MODE .................................................................................................... 34
• 4.9.6. QUALITY CONTROL ............................................................................................... 34
CHAPTER 5 ..................................................................................................................................... 35
MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................................... 35
• 5.1. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS .......................................................................... 36
• 5.2. EXTERNAL CLEANING OF THE INSTRUMENT .................................................. 36
• 5.3. REPLACEMENT OF PRINTER PAPER .................................................................. 36
• 5.4. SUBSTITUTION OF THE CHECK DEVICE ............................................................ 37
• 5.5. REPLACEMENT OF THE FUSES ............................................................................ 38
• 5.6. VERIFICATION OF SAFETY (MICROSWITCHES)
AND ACOUSTIC DEVICES ............................................................................................... 39
CHAPTER 6 ..................................................................................................................................... 40
AUTO-DIAGNOSTICS.................................................................................................................... 40
• 6.1. AUTO-DIAGNOSTICS ................................................................................................ 41
CHAPTER 7 ..................................................................................................................................... 43
CONNECTION TO THE HOST COMPUTER:............................................................................ 43
• 7.1. FOREWORD: TECHNICAL INFORMATION .......................................................... 44
• 7.2. FOREWORD: HEX-ASCII REPRESENTATION .................................................... 44
• 7.3. GENERAL NOTES: RESPONSE DELAYS ............................................................. 44
• 7.4.REQUEST FOR TEST-TUBES TO BE PROCESSED MESSAGE:
COMMAND 0X50 ................................................................................................................ 45
• 7.5. RESPONSE MESSAGE WITH COMMAND DATA................................................ 47
• 7.6. RESULT SENDING MESSAGE: COMMAND 0X51 .............................................. 48
• 7.7. QC (QUALITY CONTROL) SAMPLE DATA SENDING MESSAGE:
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COMMAND 0X52 ................................................................................................................ 51

• 7.8. EXAMPLE OF SERIAL PROTOCOL........................................................................ 53
BIBLIOGRAPHY ............................................................................................................................. 55
APPENDIX A: EC DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE
APPENDIX B: WARRANTY CERTIFICATE
APPENDIX C: REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
APPENDIX D: REQUEST FOR SPARE PARTS
APPENDIX E: METHOD MANUAL ACCORDING TO THE WESTERGREN TECHNIQUE
FOR DETERMINING EST.
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 1
Before installation and use of the instrument, for safety reasons, it is advisable to read
carefully the warnings and instructions contained in this user manual.
It is important that this user manual is kept with the device for future reference.
In the case of sale or transfer, make sure that this manual accompanies the VES-MATIC
Cube 30 to allow the new users to be informed about the instrument functionality and its
related warnings.
Use of this instrument is recommended by qualified and skilled personnel only.
• 1.1 PRESENTATION OF THE INSTRUMENT ............................................................... 2

• 1.2 WARRANTY ............................................................................................................ 2
• 1.3 LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY ................................................................................. 3
• 1.4 REFERENCE LEGISLATION................................................................................... 3
• 1.5 REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE........................................................... 3
• 1.6 REQUEST FOR SPARE PARTS ............................................................................. 3
• 1.7 PRINTING AGREEMENTS ...................................................................................... 4
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1.1. PRESENTATION OF THE INSTRUMENT
The VES-MATIC cube 30 is a bench tool that can measure the erythrocyte sedimentation
rate (ESR) of 30 blood samples (human and animal) at the same time.
The instrument carries out the ESR analysis directly from the test tubes being used on the
blood cell counter in the laboratory; duplicate samples or extravasation of biological
material are therefore unnecessary.
The test is carried out automatically and the results are comparable with the ones obtained
using the Westergren method.
The instrument is managed by a microprocessor and its functionality will be described in
more detail in the forthcoming paragraphs.
1.2. WARRANTY
DIESSE DIAGNOSTICA SENESE S.p.A. subjects all its products to strict quality controls.
However, should the instrument show signs of malfunctioning despite these controls, you
are invited to contact the authorised Technical Assistance Centre indicated to you at the
time of delivery of the instrument.
General warranty regulations:
DIESSE DIAGNOSTICA SENESE S.p.A. guarantees the VES-MATIC Cube 30 for a period
of 24 months from the delivery date (the date on the transport document shall be valid) for
defects in the materials or manufacturing.
Should the product prove to be defective during the guarantee period the authorised
Assistance Centres will repair it and you will only be charged the transport costs.
Terms:
1. The warranty is only acknowledged if the warranty certificate is sent within 30 days of
the instrument being delivered, attaching a copy of the transport documents and the
installation report.
2. The materials and manufacture of this product shall not be considered as defective if
the instrument has been adapted, modified or adjusted to comply with national or local
standards which differ from those for which the product has originally been designed
and constructed.
This warranty shall not cover said adaptations, modifications or adjustments or any
attempts at the same, irrespective of whether performed correctly or incorrectly, or any
damage deriving from the same.
3. This warranty shall not cover:
- periodic checks, maintenance and repairs or replacement of parts due to normal
wear and tear,
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- transport costs and risks linked directly or indirectly to the warranty of this product,
including the transfer from the assistance centre to the customer’s address,
- damage due to neglect and improper use of the instrument,
- malfunctioning of the instrument due to modifications or repairs carried out thereon
by unauthorised third parties.
- damage caused by the assembly of parts or components not approved by the
manufacturer.
The WARRANTY CERTIFICATE is included among the APPENDIXES.
1.3. LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY
DIESSE DIAGNOSTICA SENESE S.p.a. assumes all liability for damages arising from
manufacturing defects or malfunctioning of the instrument during the foreseen use of the
same. It declines any other type of liability.
(Directive 1999/34/CE that amends the European Directive 85/374/EEC implemented in
Italy via the Presidential Decree no. 224 dated 24 May 1988 (Legislative Decree no. 25
dated 02/02/2001).
1.4. REFERENCE LEGISLATION
The manufacturing company DIESSE DIAGNOSTICA SENESE S.p.a. declares that it

abides by the manufacturing dispositions contained in the ISO 9000 standards.
It also declares that it has followed the Directives, shown below, for the design and
manufacture of the VES-MATIC cube 30, as indicated in APPENDIX A (EC Declaration of
Compliance):
98/37/EEC
89/336/EEC.
1.5. REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
If Technical Assistance should be required, please contact the centre you were informed
about when the instrument was delivered, otherwise contact Diesse Diagnostica Senese
S.p.a.
See APPENDIX C.
1.6. REQUEST FOR SPARE PARTS
The request for spare parts indicated on the order form, see APPENDIX D, can be made by
the customer (to request other spare parts, please refer to the Assistance Manual).
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1.7. PRINTING AGREEMENTS
= READ THE OPERATIONAL MANUAL AND INSTRUCTIONS, OBSERVE THE

SYMBOLS RELATING TO THE SAFETY FEATURES USED
= WARNING, DANGER OF PERSONAL INJURY, ALL THE CONDITIONS

INDICATED IN THE TEXT MUST BE FULLY KNOWN AND UNDERSTOOD
BEFORE PROCEEDING
= DANGER, POTENTIALLY INFECTED SUBSTANCE
= OBLIGATORY, CARRY OUT ALL FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED BELOW
= FORBIDDEN, DO NOT CARRY OUT THE FUNCTION DESCRIBED BELOW
= GENERAL INFORMATION
= PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT NOTES
= PRINTING THE DATA
= CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT BY THE OPERATOR
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CHAPTER 2
INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................ 5
This chapter aims to provide all the information required for identifying, installing and
starting up the instrument.
Below is a list of the technical specifications and the product composition, as required by
European Directives, to allow a safe use and disposal at the end of the life cycle.
The INSTALLATION must be carried out by an Technical Installer authorised by Diesse

Diagnostica Senese SpA with a subsequent Installation Report. Refer to the Installation Check
guide.
DISCONNECTION and SHIPMENT of the instrument must be performed by a Technician

authorised by DIESSE Diagnostica Senese S.p.A.
• 2.1 GENERAL DESIGN OF THE INSTRUMENT WITH EXTERNAL

CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................... 6
• 2.2 BLOCK DIAGRAM ................................................................................................. 8
• 2.3 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTRUMENT ........................................... 9
• 2.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................... 10
• 2.5 SUPPLIED MATERIAL ........................................................................................ 11
• 2.6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRANSPORT................................................................... 11
• 2.7 PLACEMENT ...................................................................................................... 13
• 2.8 PREPARATION REQUIRED BY THE CUSTOMER ........................................... 14
• 2.9 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ........................................................................... 14
• 2.10 COMPOSITION OF THE MACHINE, INDICATIONS FOR
DISPOSAL .......................................................................................................... 15
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2.1. GENERAL DESIGN OF THE INSTRUMENT WITH EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS
LEGEND:
1) Keyboard
4 2) Display
3) Paper-holder drawer with
printer hole
4) Sample-holder drawer door
5) 30-place Test-tube holder
plate
7
5 6) Numbered test-tube holder
6 positions
8 9 7) Housing for check device
8) Barcode reader
9) Housing for reducer plate
required for rubbers
1
3
Fig 2.1.1 Front view
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13
14
11
fig.2.1.2. ‘Rear view’ 12
10
LEGEND:
10) Switch (ON/OFF)
11) Fuses and voltage changer
12) Socket for power cable
13) RS-232 connector for connection to external computer
14) Connector 485
15) Forced-air fan
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2.2. BLOCK DIAGRAM
The detailed diagrams can be found in the Assistance Manual

Fig. 2.2 “Block diagram – Ves-Matic Cube 30”
LEGEND:
1- CPU board 10- Printer interfacer
2- Motor Drivers board 11- Printer
3- Feeder 12- Solenoid Unit door
4- Motor block 13- Door Micro switch
5- Reading Sensor Unit 14- Forced-air fan
6- Check Device Unit 15- ON/OFF switch with network filter
7- Display/Keyboard interface 16- External connections
8- Graphic display 17- Barcode reader
9- Keyboard
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2.3. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTRUMENT
CENTRAL UNIT
Controls and processes the incoming data from the sensors and manages all peripherals; it
understands the FLASHEPROM which contains the programmes; it also contains the
EEPROM where read and processed data is memorised.
OPTICAL READING UNIT

Unit made up of a photodiode – phototransistor pair.
MOTORS FOR TILTING AND ROTATION OF TEST-TUBE HOLDER PLATE

A motor tilts the test-tube holder plate to 90° and another motor turns it using the shaft, in
order to ensure the homogeneous suspension of red blood cells.
OPTICAL READING MOTOR UNIT

Lifts the optical reading unit, for controlling the test tubes inside, the blood level and the
sedimentation.
KEYBOARD
It has 5 buttons which are used to activate the various functions on the VES-MATIC cube
30.
TEST-TUBE HOLDER PLATE

The plate comprises a radial crown with 30 numbered sites for inserting the test tubes.
These are symmetrically tilted compared to the rotation axis, to arrange the test tubes on
the cone generator.
The test-tube holder plate also has a reducer, which is needed to use rubber test tubes.
Only use the plate reducer when rubber test tubes are used.
ACOUSTIC SIGNAL SYSTEM

This functions as an alert for the operator during specific phases of the work cycle:
A "beep" sounds each time the buttons on the keyboard are pressed.
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
It is used to measure the temperature and is placed on the central unit next to test-tube
holder plates.
PRINTER
It prints the test results at the end of each work cycle.
DISPLAY
It is used to view all the instrument’s messages.
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2.4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CENTRAL UNIT AND With low-dissipation RISC 8 BIT technology;

INTERFACES ATMEGA128 microprocessor
TEST-TUBE HOLDER With 30 number places, it can hold various types of test-tubes.
OPTICAL UNIT One couple of optic-electronic elements (Led & analogical
sensor)
PRINTER Alphanumeric with thermal paper 58 mm wide, 36 characters
per line, speed 20 mm/sec.
DISPLAY Liquid-crystal screen 240x128 pixel, back-lighting with cfl lamp.
POWER SUPPLY 110 to 230 VAC (50 - 60 Hz)
FUSES 2 x 1.0A Fast ( 5 x 20 mm )
ABSORBED 65 W max
ELECTRICAL POWER
DIMENSIONS 510 x 350 x 500 mm ( l x h x d )
WEIGHT 20 Kg
WORKING from + 15°C to + 35°C
TEMPERATURE
STORAGE from + 5°C to + 45°C
TEMPERATURE
RELATIVE HUMIDITY from 20% to 80% without condensation
PLATE ROTATION 1 Rotation every 1.5 seconds during normal functioning.
SPEED
CLASSIFICATION CLASS 1 equipment (IEC classification)
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2.5. SUPPLIED MATERIAL
The VES-MATIC Cube 30 is supplied with the following materials:

An INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
Two spare RAPID 1A fuses (5x20) each.
A plate reducer for using “rubber cap” tubes.
An IEC International Standard power supply cable
[Female Plug IEC 320 C-13; Male Plug Schuko CEE 7-VII; Rating: 10A/250Vac].
- packing-list and installation report.
- Warranty certificate
Consumables that can be purchased for using the instrument
Check device Transponder RF 1K for Ves-Matic Cube (1000 tests) [Ref: 10292]
ESR Control 9ml (2 Normal Bottles + 2 Abnormal Bottles ) [Ref: 10430
ESR Control 9 ml (1 Normal Bottle + 1 Abnormal Bottle) [Ref.: 10434]
Thermal paper for printer (1 pack) [Ref: 10403]
2.6. INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRANSPORT
The VES-MATIC cube 30 is a precision instrument and must be handled as such.

Inappropriate operations may damage the internal opto-electronic parts and cause
mechanical damage.
Given the machine’s reduced volume and weight, it can be transported manually, using all
necessary precautions, to avoid knocks and excessive tilting, which may damage the
instrument.
Fig.2.6
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PACKAGING DIMENSIONS
WIDTH Cm 61
HEIGHT Cm 53
DEPTH Cm 68
GROSS WEIGHT Kg 26
PACKAGING WEIGHT Kg 6
For any later transportation of the instrument, we recommend that the original
packaging is preserved, including the internal parts (especially the polyurethane foam
blocks that block the sample-holder plate in its housing).
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2.7. PLACEMENT
The environment intended for this instrument is the laboratory.

For normal safety reasons and given the type of analysis carried out, the instrument must
be placed away from sources of heat, in areas not accessible to liquids, in environments
free from dust and on perfectly flat work benches that are not subject to shocks or
vibrations.
The safety distances described, 20 cm back to wall, front of instrument free, left and right
sides, 10 cm, must be observed to prevent the instrument from overheating (obstruction of
fan) and to act quickly on the switch and power cable in the event of danger, to stop the
machine from overheating. It is totally prohibited to place any material on the instrument for
the same reason.
Fig. 2.7.
Never move the instrument after it is properly installed. Should movement or

relocation of the instrument be necessary, a re-verification of the conditions listed in
this paragraph would be required before using the instrument again. Whenever the
instrument will not be used for an extended period of time it is suggested that it is
disconnected from the power source and covered.
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2.8. PREPARATION REQUIRED BY THE CUSTOMER
The instrument’s and operator’s safety is no longer guaranteed if one of the following
conditions does not apply:
The power sourcework (installation category II) must be compatible with the
electrical requirements, specifications and current indicated on the metal plate
supplied on the rear of the instrument; it is advisable that the efficiency of the
electrical system is periodically verified.
The network and relative outlets must be fitted with an efficient earthing
connection following the laws in force.
The instrument has an internal power supply that stands variations in voltage
as per specifications shown on the back plate of the equipment; if the line
suffers from severe interference, use a normal saturated iron stabilizer (65 W
minimum).
Before connecting with external instruments (host, PC Barcode Reader), it is
necessary to verify compatibility (see the relative user manual) with the
specifics indicated in chapter 7 and verify that the earth connection between
them is uninterrupted.
The operator’s protective equipment (gloves, containers for collecting used
test-tubes, cleaning solutions for cleaning the instrument) must be available.
The operator must be trained to ensure awareness of the procedures,
restrictions and warnings indicated in this manual in addition to the required
laboratory safety procedures.
The location of the instrument should follow the guidelines indicated in
paragraph above.
IT IS TOTALLY FORBIDDEN:
-To cover the back slits (fan) of the instrument
- remove or modify the safety and protection devices.
2.9. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. To unpack the instrument

2. Control the supplied material
3. For positioning, please refer to paragraph 2.7.
4. To unlock the plate before switching on the instrument according to the following
procedure.
Unscrew completly the screw (shown in the immagine with a red arrow) placed on
the bottom part of the instrument.
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5. Remove the polyurethane block that keeps the plate still.

6. Connect the cable to the power supply (satisfying point 2.8)
7. Turn on the instrument
Before using the instrument in the normal work cycle, a series of parameters concerning
the test-tubes used in the laboratory must be set. This type of setting must be modified
SOLELY by an authorised Diagnostica Senese S.p.A. technician, as must be appear in
the installation report supplied separately with the Installation Check Guide.
IN CASE OF FIRE OR GENERAL DANGER, TURN OFF THE INSTRUMENT

AND UNPLUG THE POWER CABLE
2.10. COMPOSITION OF THE MACHINE, INDICATIONS FOR DISPOSAL
1 - The VES-MATIC cube 30 consists in percentages of:

IRON 20%
ALUMINIUM 20%
COPPER 8%
EPOXY RESINS
and SILICON 6%
PLASTICS 45%
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2 – to dispose of the instrument at the end of its life cycle, please refer to the local laws
in force on waste disposal.
CHAPTER 3
FUNCTIONING ............................................................................................................................... 16
• 3.1 THE INSTRUMENT ............................................................................................. 17

• 3.2 WARNINGS ......................................................................................................... 19
• 3.3 PERSONAL PROTECTION DEVICES ................................................................ 19
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3.1. THE INSTRUMENT
The VES-MATIC cube 30 is a bench instrument designed and planned to measure the
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of up to a maximum number of 30 blood samples,
contained in the same test-tubes coming from the blood cell counter used in the laboratory.
In this way neither dual blood taking or a transfer of biological material are required.
The test is carried out automatically (shaking and reading) and the results are comparable
with the ones obtained with the Westergren method (bibl. Reference 1-10), and if obtained
at ambient temperature, can be taken to the temperature of 18°C automatically using the
Manley monogram (fig. 3.1). The VES-MATIC cube 30 provides for excellent results
equivalent to the Westergren method (1 hour) in just 33 minutes, including sample shaking.
Fig.3.1
Clinical concept of the ESR
The instrument provides information about the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), a
measurement of the acute response phase to an inflammatory pathology and that reflects
the speed with which erythrocytes sediment. The ESR value measured in a certain moment
is influenced by the concentration of some proteins whose plasma concentration changes in
the presence of inflammation, and other pathologies (for example: neoplasms). It is also
affected by some properties of the erythrocytes and the degree of anaemia (haematocrit).
Extremely high values are typical in multiple myeloma, leukaemia, lymphoma, breast and
lung carcinomas, rheumatoid arthritis, SLE, pulmonary infarction. It is high in infections of
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any type, in carcinomas especially in the presence of liver metastasis, acute and chronic
inflammations.
Normal ESR values (Westergren citrate)
During the first hour, ESR values are normally between 1 and 10 for men and between 1
and 15 for women; in pathological conditions results can increase to values of up to 100
and higher.
Normal range for the instrument VES-MATIC cube 30
MEN up to 10 mm/hr
WOMEN up to 15 mm/hr
Normal ESR values (Westergren EDTA)
In general, since the ESR value varies with age and gender, the reference values should
respect this characteristic and should be established in relation to gender and age. The
reference values should be established by the laboratory and in accordance with the
“Guidelines for the determination of the reference values”. Furthermore, there are other
clinical variables (for example: the level of haemoglobin, some medicines, the menstrual
cycle, pregnancy, smoking) that can influence ESR values and thus reflect also on the
physiological reference values. To evaluate the values in EDTA consult the table present in
the reference document: ICSH Recommendations for measurement of erythrocyte
sedimentation rate. J. Clin. Pathol. 1993; 46: 198-203.
General functioning of the instrument:
The blood obtained in the CBC (cell blood count) test tube examination, is carefully mixed
by the instrument; the samples then remain at rest for a predetermined amount of time, to
allow sedimentation to occur.
Through the optic-electronic unit, the instrument automatically determines the
sedimentation level of the erythrocytes; subsequently the information is extrapolated and
then automatically printed or shown on the display (in the case of a host connection, please
read paragraph 7)
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3.2. WARNINGS
Potentially infected material is treated Abide by the EUROPEAN

DIRECTIVES 89/391/EEC, 89/656/EEC, 89/654/EEC, 89/655/EEC,
90/269/EEC, 90/270/EEC, 90/394/EEC and 90/679/EEC
(Implemented in Italy in the Legislative Decree no. 626).
DISCONNECT the machine from the power source, before any technical
intervention or in the case of malfunctioning of the instrument.
It is forbidden to OPERATE on the machine while any parts are moving.

(only commands can be typed on the keyboard).
It is forbidden to INTRODUCE fingers and objects between the instrument’s
plate and protective casing.
3.3. PERSONAL PROTECTION DEVICES
Observe personal and group safety measures foreseen for the operator and
appropriate for the work environment. Refer to the local laws.
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CHAPTER 4
OPERATORS' INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................... 19
• 4.1. KEYBOARD COMMANDS .............................................................................. 21

• 4.2. PREPARATION OF SAMPLES ....................................................................... 21
• 4.3 TYPES OF TEST-TUBES...................................................................................25
• 4.4. SWITCHING ON THE INSTRUMENT ............................................................. 26
• 4.5. MAIN MENU ................................................................................................... 27
• 4.6. DESCRIPTION OF ANALYSIS CYCLE........................................................... 28
• 4.7. HOST QUERY ...................................................................................................30
• 4.8. VISUALISING (AND PRINTING) OF STORED ANALYSES ............................ 30
• 4.9. INSTRUMENT SETUP .................................................................................... 32
• 4.9.1. CLOCK ........................................................................................................... 32
• 4.9.2. LANGUAGE .................................................................................................... 33
• 4.9.3. TEMPERATURE SCALE ................................................................................ 33
• 4.9.4. PARAMETERS ............................................................................................... 33
• 4.9.5. WORKING MODE ........................................................................................... 34
• 4.9.6. QUALITY CONTROL ...........................................................................................34
• 4.9.7. QC PRINTOUT ....................................................................................................34
• 6.9.8 CD RELOADING ..................................................................................................34
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4.1. KEYBOARD COMMANDS
Fig. 4.1. “Keyboard”

The keys on the keyboard correspond to a virtual button at the bottom of the display. The
buttons are reconfigured on the display each time a button is pressed, depending on the
function selected.
The selected function is only activated when the corresponding key is pressed and
released.
4.2. PREPARATION OF SAMPLES
No specific preparation of the test-tubes is necessary, as the Ves-Matic Cube 30 uses the
ones from another analytic system (hemochromocytometric test). It is however necessary to
follow the regulations used by the ICSH, the most important of which are stated below:
• The blood should be obtained by means of a withdrawal of the maximum duration of 30
seconds and without excessive venous stagnation.
• The blood can be gathered in both vacuum test tubes with EDTA as well as non-
vacuum test tubes with EDTA. It is recalled that the Ves-Matic Cube 30 uses the test
tubes directly from the blood cell counter.
• Mix the blood immediately after the withdrawal with at least 2 complete inversions of
the test tube.
Compatible test-tubes are the ones described in figure 4.2.2.. In the event that a type of
test-tube is used that has not been contemplated in the above examples, it is possible to
request a compatibility check or a modification/reprogramming of the instrument by a
specialised technician who has been
authorised by DIESSE Diagnostica Senese
SpA.
If rubber test-tubes are used, the

reducer disk must be inserted on the
plate.
The disk must only be used for rubber test-
tubes (see paragraph 4.3.).
Fig. 4.2.1.
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VACUETTE VACUTAINER RUBBER SARSTEDT
(GREINER BIO-ONE) (BD) [RUBBER CAP] (SARSTEDT)
(BD, TERUMO)
Model
Dimensions (mm)
Fig 4.2.2
Suitability of the sample

the test is carried out within four hours of the blood being taken
the test is conducted on a blood sample conserved at 4°C for a maximum period of 24
hours. In this case, make sure that the sample has reached ambient temperature before
inserting it into the instrument.
Check that there is no coagulation, turning the test-tube upside down before inserting it
into the instrument
Verify that the test tube is hermetically closed
Sample Labelling
The Ves Matic Cube is prepared to work with maximum 2 labels that are not overlapping
and which are applied to the test-tube sample to be analysed.
The reading group sensor is able to detect correctly the sedimentation rate inside each
sample, reading it through a maximum of 3 paper layers, along the reading axis. Therefore
if one test-tube has two labels, it is necessary to enter the sample in such a way that the
reading axis has no more than three layers of paper (see figure).
It is also preferable to enter the samples in such a way that the sample layers are opposite
the emitter.
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Fig 4.2.3.
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Filling of the test tube

The level of blood in the test-tube is fundamental for the correct carrying out of the ESR test
by the Ves-Matic Cube 30. The instrument itself will verify the correct filling of the test tube,
measuring the level and comparing it with the pre-set tolerance values of maximum and
minimum level.
If overfilled (above 4 ml*) or underfilled (less than 1.5 ml*), the instrument
prints a message. If the filling is excessive, it signals “HIGH”, if the filling is
insufficient it signals “LOW”. In both cases the analysis must be repeated with
the correct quantity of blood. The same message will appear on the results
printout
*( the volume values above refer to the use of vacutainer test-tubes)
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4.3. TYPES OF TEST-TUBES
As already stated, the Ves-Matic Cube 30 can analyse different types of test-tubes (figure
4.2.2.), even during the same cycle, however there are limitations for rubber test-tubes,
which require the reducer plate for processing.
Inserting the reducer plate

Assembling/dismantling the reducer above the plate is an extremely simple, an operation
designed to be carried out several times in a working day in laboratories that need to
process different types of test-tubes, including rubber ones.
• Phase 1
Place the reducer on the plate
so that the 3 locking pins enter
the housing (figure 4.3.1.) and
they remain with the horizontal
groove according to the plate
numbers.
Fig 4.3.1
• Phase 2
Push the pin down and rotate by 90 degrees
Fig 4.3.2.a
Fig 4.3.2.b
• Phase 3
Repeat the operation for the other pins too.
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Remember that the reducer disk is assembled for the use of rubber test-tubes and
that it must be removed to use vacutainer and vacuette test-tubes.
Sarstedt test-tubes are the only ones that can be inserted regardless of whether
the reducer disk is in place or not.
4.4. SWITCHING ON THE INSTRUMENT

PROCEDURE:
After installing the instrument as shown in section 2, make sure the plate hatch is closed
and then flip the switch on the back of the instrument to ON:
When turned on, the instrument carries out an initial Reset, checking the functions of all the
internal units.
While the mechanical parts of moving, the hatch is blocked (closed) by a
safety device. The hatch will only be released at the end of the cycle, at the
end of movement or during the entry procedure used for the Identification
Number with the barcode reader.
To open the hatch during the cycle, the cycle must be interrupted by means of the specific
procedure (ESC key).
The following message appears on the screen during the preliminary controls:
Software version of the

instrument
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4.5. MAIN MENU
The main menu appears on the screen when the preliminary controls have been completed:
The operations that can be carried out are contained in the main menu (3).
1 – Decription of Keyboard
Feed – to feed paper into the printer.
Mem – to view the latest test cycles (in chronological order), if present; in the event of a
new instrument or a recently updated instrument, with no stored results, the
message “No analyses in the memory!!” will appear and then the main menu
reappears after about 2 seconds.
= arrow keys to scroll up and down the contents of the main menu (3)
OK - to confirm the item selected in the main menu (3)
2 Description
Diesse Logo
Internal temperature of instrument
Number of tests that can be carried out without

recharging the check device (see paragraph 5.4.).
System’s clock
and calendar
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3 – Description of Main Menu
Starts up an analysis cycle
Setup
This entry appears in the main menu only if the last analysis cycle has been deliberately (A)
or accidentally (B) interrupted.
E.g. to introduce new samples into free positions, to correct blood levels in samples, to
correct entered data.
(B) E.g. to interrupt the power supply.
The programme creates a backup file containing the information on the tested test-tubes,
such as the ID number, acquired using the barcode reader, and the samples introduced up
to that moment.
4.6. DESCRIPTION OF ANALYSIS CYCLE
It also supplies results in agreement with the Westergren method using readings after one
hour.
Total duration of test – 33 minutes.
An analysis cycle can be broken down into five main operations:
• Loading
• Sample shaking
• Reference reading
• Sedimentation
• Analytical reading
A detailed description of the various analytical cycle phases is given below.
LOADING
Once the analysis cycle has started, the instrument rotates the plate and stops at the
position number one and the instrument will show the following screen display.
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It will then be possible to enter the sample code and then the test-tube, or the test-tube directly
is the traceability given by the plate number is sufficient (in this case, it is better to set the
working mode to OFF (see paragraph 4.9.5.).
To enter the code, the reader located inside the hatch can be used, or it can be entered
manually on the keypad, pressing the edit key.
Once the code has been entered, a request to insert the sample appears on the screen (if
connection to host applies, see paragraph below).
Before introducing the sample in the first free position, shake it twice so that the reading unit
recognises the presence of the test-tube and moves the plate forward one position (regardless
of whether the code has been entered or not).
Remember that the code can only be entered before placing the sample inside the
instrument.
Following this procedure up to sample number 30, it will be possible to move onto the next
phase, however if there are fewer than 30 samples to be analyses, press “start” as soon as the
last sample has been inserted, to proceed with the analysis.
SHAKING
Once the loading phase has been completed, the instrument will commence the sample shaking
phase.
The shaking phase is run by two motors: The translator that turns the plate by 90 degrees and
another motor that makes the plate rotate on itself.
During this phase which lasts for 15 minutes, the blood in the test-tubes is shaken in order to
make sure that the red blood cells are homogeneously suspended.
REFERENCE READING
When shaking has been completed, the instrument makes a reading of each sample that
checks the blood level inside the test-tube.
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SEDIMENTATION
After the reference reading, the instrument waits for another 15 minutes for the erythrocytes to
settle.
ANALYTICAL READING
The last phase of the cycle is the final reading, that allows the instrument to calculate the ESR
values, which are then forwarded to the user, via the preset modes.
N.B. it is possible to abort analysis at any time by pressing the key ESC and then pressing the
key OK.
4.7. HOST QUERY
As already stated, the Ves-Matic Cube 30 carries out ESR tests directly on test-tubes used by the
blood cell counter in the laboratory.
By activating the host query, it is also possible to choose the samples that must carry out the ESR
analysis, during the loading phase.
In fact, when the sample code is read by the instrument, it also carries out a host query and once
the answer has been received, it will show up on the screen whether the sample must be analysed
or not (details on protocol section 7).
4.8. VISUALISING (AND PRINTING) OF STORED ANALYSES
Procedure:
- By pressing the key Mem, the following list appears, if the instrument has carried out at
least 1 analysis cycle:
- The arrow keys are used to select the test results to be analysed and then the next
menu appears once OK has been pressed:
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- The operator can now decide whether to show the test results (A) on the screen or
whether to print them:
E.g. of screen display
- To return to the previous menu, press the key ESC
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4.9 INSTRUMENT SETUP
It is possible to access a series of configurations by entering User Setup

.
4.9.1. CLOCK
By entering the clock from the User Setup menu, it is possible to update the time and the
date.
After entering the submenu, the following screen will
appear, to set the time:
To change the submenu selected, use the arrow keys
By pressing the OK key, confirm the entered value
(the confirmation message Memorised! Appears on
the display, and then proceed to next item.
(set sequence – hours, minutes, date, month, year)
At the end of the sequence, the programme
automatically reappears to the “Setup” menu.
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4.9.2. LANGUAGE
Permits the instrument language to be chosen, in fact, the following window appears when
we select this command:
To change the language, select the language
required (moving up and down using the arrow
keys) and then press the key “OK”.
4.9.3 TEMPERATURE SCALE

This setting allows you to change the temperature scale, choosing between degrees
Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit.
4.9.4 PARAMETERS
This screen allows you to change some parameters.
Enable/disable the Temperature correction
If the “temperature” parameter is set to ODD, the
instrument determines the value of erythrosedimentation
rate (ESR) and shows the results at ambient temperature.
However, it can be programmed to show the results at a
temperature of 18°C, setting the parameter to ON.
We advise the use of this function, especially in laboratories
with temperatures above 18°C.
Transformation takes place according to indications from
Manley (bibl. ref. 11).
In order to change it, use the arrow keys to be on the temperature item and then press “OK”
to change the parameter status.
Enable/disable the Printer and Display settings

If the Display parameter is set to off, results will not appear
on the screen.
The Printer parameter allows it to be disabled if results must
only be shown on the screen or to the host; due to a
temporary lack of paper in the printer or due to malfunction.
The Reverse printing parameter allows the direction of the
test’s final report printout to be set.
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4.9.5. WORKING MODE
Changing the working mode also changes the instrument loading.

If the working mode is set to ON, the instrument will request the barcode for each sample,
and then the introduction of each sample into the instrument (if host connection applies, see
paragraph 4.7).
If instead we set the working mode to OFF, the instrument will simply ask to enter the
samples inside the instrument and then to press the key OK. This loading mode is much
quicker but the only traceability is the position number in the plate.
For this reason, we advise that settings are made according to the samples used
ON – for samples with barcode
OFF – for samples without barcode
4.9.6. QUALITY CONTROL
With the VES-MATIC cube 30 instrument, it is possible to use the control blood ESR control
(code 10430 4x9 MI) that represents a test to monitor Erythrosedimentation rates (ESR).
Please refer to the information leaflet for methods of use and procedures.
Setting the instrument

It is possible to change the control blood parameters from this setting:
Batch, written on the product information leaflet
IDNORMAL/IDAMNORMAL, are the codes
shown on the control blood sample thanks to
which the instrument recognises them
- NORMAL/ABNORMAL, are the ranges of
acceptability for that control blood sample
(information leaflet)
Date, is the expiry date for the ESR control
(information leaflet 80808080)
To change the values, move up and down the
items using the arrow keys. The set value can be changed by scrolling with the arrows and
then pressing OK.
4.9.7 QC PRINTING
This function is used to print the settings for control blood
4.9.8 CD RECHARGING
This operation permits recharging of the Check device (see paragraph 5.4)
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CHAPTER 5
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................. 35
• 5.1 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS...................................................................... 36

• 5.2 CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT .......................................................................... 36
• 5.3 REPLACEMENT OF PRINTER PAPER .............................................................. 36
• 5.4 SUBSTITUTION OF THE CHECK DEVICE ......................................................... 37
• 5.5 REPLACEMENT OF THE FUSES ....................................................................... 38
• 5.6 VERIFICATION OF SAFETY (MICROSWITCHES) AND
ACOUSTIC DEVICES ......................................................................................... 39
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5.1. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The VES-MATIC cube 30 has been designed and produced to require minimum
maintenance.
For any type of maintenance work:

Disconnect instrument from power supply
- Use the personal protection features, foreseen during functioning
-Do not remove casing and do not remove safety devices
In caso di fuoriuscita di sangue, durante il ciclo di lavoro, per pulire le

superfici esterne dello strumento, utilizzare i dispositivi previsti per la
sicurezza personale.
5.2. EXTERNAL CLEANING OF THE INSTRUMENT
External cleaning is required for safety reasons. Use a mild, non-aggressive

detergent.
Contact an authorised Assistance Centre for internal cleaning.
5.3. REPLACEMENT OF PRINTER PAPER
Procedure:
1. Disconnect instrument from power supply.
2. Press the printer hatch inwards, and a click mechanism will open it.
3. Remove the paper pin.
4. Substitute the old paper roll with a new one.
5. Lift up the printer head, using the side lever.
6. Insert the end of the paper strip in the opening of the paper guide, taking care to level it
precisely with a pair of scissors and respecting the paper rotation direction
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7. Turn on the power supply.

8. Push the paper as far as possible, until it begins to load automatically.
9. Lower the print head lever.
10. The paper enters until it comes out of the front of the printer; if the paper does not come
out, press the key S2 (top left on the control board).
11. Pull the paper outwards so that it is cut.
12. Rip off the paper jutting out of the front of the printer.
Close the hatch.
5.4. SUBSTITUTION OF THE CHECK DEVICE
The “check device” is an electronic device that allows the instrument to have a defined
number of executable tests available.
For every result the check device will
automatically undergo a decrease of the
number of available tests. Once the
tests have been loaded, it is necessary
to recharge the instrument using the
special “Check Device Transponder RF” (see figure). The test-tube looks like a normal
vacutainer test-tube and can be used to load any instrument into the Ves-Matic Cube line.
The Ves-Matic Cube 30 is supplied as already controlled and ready to carry out the first
ESR tests without any recharging.
To carry out check device recharging, it is necessary to follow the simple procedure
described below with the instrument turned on but when no analysis cycle is running:
1. Open the Ves-Matic Cube 30

lid.
2. Enter setup/user/Recharge_Cd
from the menu
3. The instrument will ask you to
introduce the “Check Device
Transponder RF” into the
specific housing (see figure).
4. Press OK
5. At this point, the instrument will
show a message stating that
recharging has been completed and the test counter will increase.
Replace the Check-Device when it is not completely worn out, when there are at least
about sixty tests that can still be carried out.
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5.5. REPLACEMENT OF THE FUSES
If it necessary to replace fuses, proceed as follows:
1. Turn off the instrument and

disconnect it from the power
supply
2. Remove the fuse box using a

straight screwdriver
3. Replace the damaged fuses with new

ones supplied with the instrument.
4. Return fuse box and reconnect

instrument to power supply.
5. Turn on the power supply.
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If the fuses blow again when the machine is turned on, contact Technical
Assistance.
5.6. VERIFICATION OF SAFETY (MICROSWITCHES) AND ACOUSTIC DEVICES
To check that safety devices work correctly, carry out the following procedure.
1. Open the hatch when the instrument is turned off
2. Turn on the instrument. At this point, the instrument will provide an acoustic signal if the
instrument works correctly.
3. Close the hatch and check that it is blocked in order to carry out reset.
At this point, if the instrument works correctly, the two conditions (acoustic signal and
blocking) must be checked. If they do not work, contact technical assistance.
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AUTO-DIAGNOSTICS .................................................................................................................. 40
• 6.1. AUTO-DIAGNOSTICS ........................................................................................... 41
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6.1. AUTO-DIAGNOSTICS
In addition to carrying out command and control operations for peripherals, the
microprocessor constantly controls the most important parts of the instrument.
When a fault occurs, the current running cycle is automatically interrupted and an acoustic
signal is sent. At the same time, the type of fault and problem appears on the Display
screen.
The messages are as follows:
MESSAGE AND FAULT CAUSE AND SOLUTION
ERROR READING
This occurs if the movement of the reading unit is In addition to possible electrical faults, there may
not completed within the set time limit. be mechanical blocks that must be reserved.
In the former hypothesis, technical intervention is

necessary.
Check that the test-tubes are inserted correctly in

the plates.
ERROR PLATE
If the test-tube holder plate does not make a full In addition to possible electrical faults, there may
rotation in the preset time. be mechanical blocks that must be reserved. In
the former hypothesis, technical intervention is
necessary.
ERROR TRASLATOR
If the test-tube holder plate does not make a full In addition to possible electrical faults, there may
translation in the preset time. be mechanical blocks that must be reserved. In
the former hypothesis, technical intervention is
necessary.
CHECK DEVICE EXHAUSTED

This occurs when the Check Device is Insert a new Check Device. If the error continues,
exhausted. technical intervention is required.
ERROR PRINTER
This occurs when the printer has a problem. Technical intervention is required.
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SAMPLE LOW
This occurs during the printing phase when the Fill the test-tube correctly with the same blood
sample level is too low. sample.
SAMPLE HIGH
This occurs during the printing phase when the Check whether there is too much blood in the
sample level is too high. test-tube and if so, reduce the content in the test-
tube, or check that the labels applied to the
sample do not exceed the limits (see paragraph
4.2.).
ANALYSIS ABORTED
This is printed when the STOP button is pressed

during the work cycle.
After any ERROR warning, the entire operation must be repeated at least once to check
that the error is due to external causes, such as, interruption or temporary alteration of
power voltage.
Turn off the instrument and wait a few seconds; turn on the instrument again and start up the cycle
in the prescribed mode.
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CHAPTER 7
CONNECTION TO THE HOST COMPUTER: ............................................................................... 43

Bi-directional connections to the Host (common to all Ves Cubes) are commented
below. For information regarding mono-directional connections, see Ves-Matic
instrument manuals with dedicated test-tubes or contact Diesse Diagnostica Senese S.p.a..
Serial Protocol for communication with the Host Computer
The cables used for external connections must not exceed 3 metres in length.
• 7.1 FOREWORD: TECHNICAL INFORMATION ........................................................ 44

• 7.2 FOREWORD: HEX-ASCII REPRESENTATION................................................... 44
• 7.3 GENERAL NOTES: RESPONSE DELAYS .......................................................... 44
• 7.4 MESSAGE REQUESTING TEST-TUBES TO BE PROCESSED: COMMAND 0x50
........................................................................................................................................44
• 7.5 RESPONSE MESSAGE WITH COMMAND DATA..................................................47
• 7.6 RESULT SENDING MESSAGE: COMMAND 0X51 .............................................. 48
• 7.7. MESSAGE OF QC SAMPLE DATA SENDING: COMMAND 0X52........................51
• 7.8 EXAMPLE OF SERIAL PROTOCOL........................................................................53
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7.1. FOREWORD: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
• The electric levels of the signals are the RS232C standard type.
• The transmission speed is 9600bit/s, the data format is 8 bit of data, 1 stop bit and no parity
bit.
• The DB9 Female connector “RS232C” on the Ves-Matic Cube back panel shows the
following pin-out:
PIN SIGNAL
2 Rx data from Host
3 Tx data to Host
5 GND
The type of protocol used sometimes enters codes (e.g. rack and rack position) that are set to
default values for the cube 30 but which are essential for aligning the protocol for the entire Ves-
Matic Cube line, thus allowing two instrument with the same protocol to be connected.
7.2. FOREWORD: HEX-ASCII REPRESENTATION
In the protocol described below many of the parameters and data are represented in
Hexadecimal ASCII (HEX-ASCII) format, in other words:
a byte with a value of 0x7A is represented by two ASCII characters: ‘7’ (0x37) and ‘A’
(0x41), the first represents the most significant nibble and the second, the least significant.
Examples:
Original Byte HEX-ASCII Representation
Hexadecimal value H character L character
0x45 ‘4’ (0x34) ‘5’ (0x35)
0xC8 ‘C’ (0x43) ‘8’ (0x38)
0x6F ‘6’ (0x36) ‘F’ (0x46)
0x10 ‘1’ (0x31) ‘0’ (0x30)
As can be noted this type of representation means that two ASCII characters are
necessary for the representation of the value of one byte.
7.3. GENERAL NOTES: RESPONSE DELAYS
To allow the machine time to activate the reception mode it is necessary to enter a delay of
1 second on the reply.
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7.4. REQUEST FOR TEST-TUBES TO BE PROCESSED MESSAGE: COMMAND 0X50
This message is sent by the Ves-Matic Cube towards the host computer. The message contains
the test tube barcode. The host computer must reply to this message with a similar message
containing the barcode, among the ones received from the Ves-matic Cube 80, for the samples
that require ESR testing. (i.e. codes that have already been accepted by the host) and in the case
of codes that have not yet been accepted by the host (thus unknown).
The management of the samples to executed because they have been accepted on the host and
that of the samples to be executed although ‘unknown’ to the host, is based on an attribute (the
terminator of the bar code) contained in the host’s reply message (see 7.2.5)
Example 1 (WITHOUT management of ‘unknown’ codes)

The Ves-Matic Cube sends 10 barcodes to the host. The host sends back only 4 of the 10 codes
received, i.e. only the ones that must be analysed by the Ves-Matic Cube itself (the other 6
samples are not processed by the instrument).
Example 2 (WITH management of ‘unknown’ codes)

The Ves-Matic Cube sends 10 barcodes to the host, the host sends back 4 codes with an ESR
attribution to be carried out + 2 codes with the attribution “code unknown”. The instrument will
execute the 6 samples, at the end of the analysis it will send the results of the 4 codes with ESR to
execute, while the other 2 ‘unknown’ codes will stay in the pending database.
Actually, the Ves-Matic Cube 30 sends one code at a time to the host, but it is useful to theorise
that 10 sample codes can be sent, in order to be able to use the same connection for any Ves-
cube model.
Request: Ves-Matic Cube sends the following frame
STX H-BLK L-BLK H-LEN L-LEN H-ADD L-ADD H-COM L-COM Data- ... Data- ETX H- L-
(0x3E) (0x30) (0x30) (0x30) (0x31) (0x35) (0x30) 1 n (0x0D CHK CHK
)
The hexadecimal values indicated in brackets are constant values for this message. The fields in
bold print are variable and are described below:
H-LEN / L-LEN: Length of the data field, from Data-1 to Data-n inclusive, represented in HEX-
ASCII. Maximum Value ‘F’ (0x46) / ‘F’ (0x46). This is the effective number of bytes contained
in the Data field. In fact, the maximum number of bytes accepted in the DATA field is 255.
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Data-1 .. Data-n: Data Field. The data field for the message code consists of the following:
H-NUM / BarCode-1 Terminator BarCode-2 Term. BarCode-n Term.
L-NUM (ASCII String For the (ASCII String For the (ASCII String of the
(2 bytes max 15 barcode -1 max 15 barcode - … max 15 Barcode-n
HEX- characters) string characters) 2 string .. characters) string
ASCII) (0x10) (0x10) (0x10)
H-NUM / L-NUM: Number of bar codes contained in the message, represented by HEX-ASCII.
BARCODE-n: ASCII string with variable length, maximum of 15 characters allowed. It is the
barcode that is read by the Ves-Matic Cube Barcode Reader.
Terminator: Each string of the barcode is terminated with the byte 0x10. This is because the
length of this string is variable.
The number of bar codes contained in the data field is limited by the fact that the data field itself
can contain a maximum of 255 bytes, in any case the bar codes are never truncated, but always
complete with terminator.
7.4.1. H-CHK / L-CHK:

CheckSum of the message, represented in HEX-ASCII. The Checksum is calculated by carrying
out the OR-exclusive of all the bytes sent from STX to ETX inclusive. The resulting hexadecimal
value is then converted into HEX-ASCII and the two characters that represent it are sent.
ATTENTION: for debugging purposes it is possible to disable the checksum control, replacing the
H-COM bytes with the value of 0x44 instead of 0x35. In this case the two bytes of the checksum
are still sent but their value will be insignificant. The Host computer must also manage any possible
cases in which the checksum is disabled.
Reply from the Host Computer

Upon receiving the message, the Host computer has to first send an ACK message to
acknowledge correct receipt and interpretation of the message; meaning that all the fields have the
correct values and the checksum is correct, or a NACK message to indicate that the message
contains one or more errors: inexact checksum, incorrect length of the data field, etc…
ACK message
ACK H-ADD L-ADD ETX
(0x06) (0x30) (0x31) (0x0D)
Timeout on ACK Message: 2 Sec.
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NACK message
NACK H-ADD L-ADD H-ERR L-ERR ETX
(0x15) (0x30) (0x31) (0x0D)
where: H-ERR / L-ERR are the HEX-ASCII representation of the error code defined according to
the following table:
Error code Value of: L-ERR
H-ERR Value Meaning
0x00 0x30 0x30 General Error
0x04 0x30 0x34 Checksum Error
0x05 0x30 0x35 Field value Error

H-LEN / L-LEN
0x06 0x30 0x36 Data field Length Error
Timeout on NACK Message: 2 Sec.
7.5. RESPONSE MESSAGE WITH COMMAND DATA
After sending the ACK message, the host computer must send the actual response to the message
0x50. This response will be identical to the message sent by the Ves-Matic Cube 30 (see
paragraph 7.4.1) with the only different that the barcodes sent will only be the ones that must be
processed by the Ves-Matic Cube and with the further difference of the terminator 0x11 for the
“unknown codes” (i.e. not yet accepted on the host computer and therefore to be processed
anyway). Therefore the H-LEN/L-LEN and H-NUM/L-NUM fields may be different.
If none of the barcodes must be processed, the Data field will only contain the H-NUM / L-NUM
(0x30 / 0x30 value) field and H-LEN /L-LEN will be equal to 0x30 / 0x32.
The data field for the message code consists of the following:
H-NUM / BarCode-1 Terminator BarCode-2 Terminator BarCode-n Terminator
L-NUM (ASCII String For the (ASCII string of the (ASCII string of the
(2 bytes max 15 barcode -1 max 15 Barcode-2 … max 15 Barcode-n
HEX- characters) string characters) string .. characters) string
ASCII) (0x10/0x11) (0x10/0x11) (0x10/0x11)
H-NUM / L-NUM: Number of bar codes contained in the message, represented by HEX-ASCII
BARCODE-n: ASCII string with variable length, maximum of 15 characters allowed. It is the
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Terminator: Every string of the bar code is terminated by a 0x10 byte or a 0x11 byte (for
“unknown” codes). This allows the management of the variable length of the codes as well the
management of “unknown codes”.
The number of bar codes contained in the data field is limited by the fact that the data field itself
can contain a maximum of 255 bytes, in any case the bar codes are never truncated, but always
complete with terminator.
If the barcode string ends with the byte 0x10, it means that the sample must be processed by the
Ves-Matic Cube. At the end of the test, the result will be printed out and stored in the historical
database.
If the barcode string ends with the byte 0x11, it means that the sample code is unknown; in this
case, the Ves-Matic Cube will process the sample but the result will not be printed at the end of the
test, but will be stored in the Pending Database.
Timeout on Message with Data: 5 Seconds.
7.5.1 Error on Reply Message with Data

If the Ves-Matic Cube detects an error in the reception of this message, it will repeat the
transaction from the beginning, resending the request message as set out in paragraph 7.4.1.
7.6. RESULT SENDING MESSAGE: COMMAND 0X51
the results of the analysis performed on one or more samples. The host computer must only reply
to this message with an ACK or NACK type message to notify the successful receipt of the results
or the presence of errors in the message.
N.B.: the samples that were analyzed by the instrument with the attribute “unknown code” are not
sent automatically at the end of the analysis process but can only be sent manually by the operator
by means of the command “Send to host” from the management menu of the pending database.
Control: Ves-Matic Cube sends the following frame
STX H-BLK L-BLK H- L- H- L-ADD H- L- Data- ... Data- ETX H- L-
(0x3E) (0x30) (0x30) LEN LEN ADD (0x31) COM COM 1 n (0x0D CHK CHK
(0x30) (0x35) (0x31) )
ASCII. Maximum Value ‘F’ (0x46) / ‘F’ (0x46). This is the effective number of bytes contained in
the data field. In fact, the maximum number of bytes accepted in the DATA field is 255.
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Data-1 .. Data-n: Data Field. The data field for the message code 0x51 is as follows:
H-PRO / L-PRO Test Tube-1 …… Test Tube-n Record
(2 bytes HEX-ASCII) Record
H-PRO / L-PRO: Number of Test Tube records contained in the message, represented in HEX-
ASCII.
The Test Tube Record number contained in the data field is limited by the fact that the data field
itself is able to contain up to a maximum of 255 bytes, in any case the test tube records are never
truncated.
Test-tube record:
Barcode Terminator ANALYSIS ANALYSIS ESR H- L- RACK POSITION

(ASCII String of the string DATE TIME ASCII FLAGS FLAGS ID ASCII
max 15 Barcode ASCII String ASCII String String ASCII ASCII
characters) (0x10) 6 characters 4 characters 4 String String
characte 4 2
rs charact characters
ers
BARCODE: ASCII string with variable length, maximum of 15 characters allowed. It is the
Terminator: The barcodes string terminates with the 0x10 byte. This is because the length of this
string is variable.
DATA ANALYSIS: String of 6 characters without “DDMMYY” terminator, where:

“DD” = day of the month, from “01” to “31” ASCII.
“MM” = Month of the year, from “01” to “12” ASCII.
“YY” = Year of the century, from “00” to “99” ASCII.
ANALYSIS TIME : String of 4 characters without “hhmm” terminator, where:

“hh” = hour of the day, from “00” to “23” ASCII.
“mm” = Minutes, from “00” to “59” ASCII.
ESR: Value of the ESR measured, ASCII string without terminator: from “ 0” (3 Spaces + ‘0’)
transmitted in the case of an error, to “140” (1 Space + “140”). If the result is higher than 140 the
string will be “>140”.
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EXAMPLES: See following table:
ESR value String sent Bytes of the string

1 “ 1” 0x20, 0x20, 0x20, 0x31
100 “ 100” 0x20, 0x31, 0x30, 0x30
>140 “>140” 0x3E, 0x31, 0x34, 0x30
N.B.: If traceability has been activated inside the sample holder rack, the ESR result may be 0
(with no error flag). In this case, it means that the sample in question has not been analysed, as
requested by the host.
H-FLAGS / L-FLAGS: 8-bit Bitmap of the sample errors, represented in HEX-ASCII. The following
table illustrates the errors:
Bit Error Description
0 Sample High Sample tube overfilled
1 Sample Low Sample tube underfilled (<1.5 ml)
2 Sample Absent Test Tube Empty
3 Reading error General reading error
4 QC PASS Reserved for samples with control blood
5 QC FAIL Reserved for samples with control blood
6-7 - Reserved
EXAMPLES:
- In the case of a “Sample High” error the Bit 0 (least significant) will be set to one and all the
others to zero, therefore the byte of the Flags will have a 0x01 hexadecimal value and its
HEX-ASCII representation will be 0x30 / 0x31.
- In the case of a “Sample Absent” error the Bit 2 will be set to one and all the others to zero,
therefore the byte of the Flags will have a 0x04 hexadecimal value and its HEX-ASCII
representation will be 0x30 / 0x34.
Management of UNCERTAIN RESULT

If a Test Tube record is sent with an ESR value equal to 0 and with an error flag active (Bit 3 set to
1), the result (ESR=0) must be interpreted by the Host as ‘Sample reading error’.
If a Test Tube record is sent with an ESR value different from 0 and with an error flag active (Bit 3
set to 1), the result (ESR different from 0) must be interpreted by the Host as an ‘Uncertain Result’,
in the report the result is printed and indicated with an asterisk.
H-CHK / L-CHK: CheckSum of the message, represented in HEX-ASCII. The Checksum is

calculated by carrying out the OR-exclusive of all the bytes sent from STX to ETX inclusive. The
resulting hexadecimal value is then converted into HEX-ASCII and the two characters that
represent it are sent.
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For debugging purposes, it is possible to disable the checksum control, replacing the
byte H-COM with the value 0x44 instead of 0x35. In this case the two bytes of the
checksum are still sent but their value will be insignificant. The Host computer must also manage
any possible cases in which the checksum is disabled.

Upon receiving a message, the Host computer must send an ACK message to acknowledge
correct receipt and interpretation of the message, meaning that all the fields have the correct
values and the checksum is correct; or a NACK message to indicate that the message contains
one of more errors: inexact checksum, incorrect length of the data field, etc (see paragraph 7.4.2).
7.7. QC (QUALITY CONTROL) SAMPLE DATA SENDING MESSAGE: COMMAND 0X52
the results of the analysis performed on one or more samples. The host computer must only reply
to this message with an ACK or NACK type message to notify the successful receipt of the results
or the presence of errors in the message.
Control: Ves-Matic Cube sends the following frame

STX H-BLK L-BLK H- L- H- L-ADD H- L- Data- ... Data- ETX H- L-
(0x3E) (0x30) (0x30) LEN LEN ADD (0x31) COM COM 1 n (0x0D CHK CHK
(0x30) (0x35) (0x32) )
ASCII. Maximum Value ‘F’ (0x46) / ‘F’ (0x46). This is the effective number of bytes contained in
the data field. In fact, the maximum number of bytes accepted in the DATA field is 255.
Data-1 .. Data-n: Data Field. The data field for the message code 0x52 is composed as follows:
QC Data QC Test Tube
Record:
QC Data
Batch No. EXPIRY DATE H-VALMIN L-VALMIN H-VALMAX L-VALMAX
(ASCII string 6 ASCII String
characters) 6 characters
BATCH No.: ASCII string of 6 characters. Identifies the production batch of the control blood.
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EXPIRY DATE: String of 6 characters without “DDMMYY” terminator, where:

H-VALMIN / L-VALMIN: The minimum value of the acceptable range for the control blood,
represented in HEX-ASCII.
H-VALMAX / L-VALMAX: The maximum value of the acceptable range for the control blood,
represented in HEX-ASCII.
QC Test Tube Record:

Barcode Terminator ANALYSIS ANALYSIS ESR H- L- RACK ID POSITION
(ASCII of the string DATE TIME ASCII FLAGS FLAGS ASCII ASCII
String max Barcode ASCII String ASCII String String String ASCII
15 (0x10) 6 characters 4 4 4 String
characters) characters characters characters 2
characters
BARCODE: ASCII string with variable length, maximum of 15 characters allowed. It is the
Terminator: The barcodes string terminates with the 0x10 byte. This is because the length of this
string is variable.
DATA ANALYSIS: String of 6 characters without “DDMMYY” terminator, where:

ANALYSIS TIME : String of 4 characters without “hhmm” terminator, where:

“hh” = hour of the day, from “00” to “23” ASCII.
“mm” = Minutes, from “00” to “59” ASCII.
ESR: Value of the ESR measured on the QC sample, ASCII string without terminator:
from “ 0” (3 Spaces + ‘0’) transmitted in the case of an error, to “140” (1 Space + “140”). If the
result is higher than 140 the string will be “>140”.
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EXAMPLES: See following table:

ESR value String sent Bytes of the string
1 “ 1” 0x20, 0x20, 0x20, 0x31
100 “ 100” 0x20, 0x31, 0x30, 0x30
>140 “>140” 0x3E, 0x31, 0x34, 0x30
H-FLAGS / L-FLAGS: 8-bit Bitmap of the sample errors, represented in HEX-ASCII. The
following table illustrates the errors:
Bit Error Description
0 Sample High Sample tube overfilled
1 Sample Low Sample tube underfilled (<1.5 ml)
2 Sample Absent Test Tube Empty
3 Abnormal Error in acquisition of height
4 QC PASS The ESR of the QC measured is within the
acceptability range
5 QC FAIL The ESR of the QC measured is outside
the acceptability range
6-7 - Reserved
EXAMPLES:
- In the case of a “Sample High” error the Bit 0 (least significant) will be set to one
and all the others to zero, therefore the byte of the Flags will have a 0x01
hexadecimal value and its HEX-ASCII representation will be 0x30 / 0x31.
- In the case of a “QC Fail” error the Bit 5 will be set to one and all the others to
zero, therefore the byte of the Flags will have a 0x20 hexadecimal value and its
HEX-ASCII representation will be 0x32 / 0x30.

Upon receiving a message, the Host computer must send an ACK message to acknowledge
correct receipt and interpretation of the message, meaning that all the fields have the correct
values and the checksum is correct; or a NACK message to indicate that the message contains
one of more errors: inexact checksum, incorrect length of the data field, etc (see paragraph 7.4.1).
7.8. EXAMPLE OF SERIAL PROTOCOL

1. Example for the ESR analysis request on two samples (two barcodes, see paragraph
7.4.1)
ATTENTION: The non-printable characters (<0x20) are represented with their hexadecimal value
between brackets [0x..]
Ves-Matic Cube TX:

>001401500201091053[0x10]20586743[0x10][0x0D]36
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SAMPLE 1 BAR SAMPLE 2 BAR

H/L H/L H/L H/L H/L H/L
STX CODE + CODE + ETX
BLK LEN ADD COM NUM CHK
TERMINATOR TERMINATOR
> 00 14 01 50 02 01091053[0x10] 20586743[0x10] [0x0D] 36
STX : [0x3E] ‘>’.

H/L BLK : fixed value ‘00’
H/L LEN: number of characters in the data field (14 hex = 20 characters: 2 per H/L NUM + 9
SAMPLE 1 BARCODE+ TERMINATOR + 9 SAMPLE 2 BARCODE+ TERMINATOR)
H/L ADD : fixed value ‘01’
H/L COM : command code “for sample code to be processed request ”: ‘50’.
H/L NUM: number of barcode included in this message (02 hex = 2 bar codes)
SAMPLE 1 BAR CODE + TERMINATOR
ETX : character [0x0D]
H/L CHK: “xor” of all characters from STX to ETX included.
2. Example of request for authorisation to Host for two barcodes of two samples and
authorisation response for analysis only for the second (see paragraph 7.4.3.)
ATTENTION: The non-printable characters (<0x20) are represented with their hexadecimal value
between brackets [0x..]
Request Ves-Matic Cube TX:
>001401500201091053[0x10]20586743[0x10][0x0D]36
Host Message TX ack:
[0x06]01[0x0D]
Host Reply TX:
>000B01500120586743[0x10][0x0D]5D
SAMPLE 2 BAR
H/L H/L H/L H/L H/L H/L
STX CODE + ETX
BLK LEN ADD COM NUM CHK
TERMINATOR
> 00 0B 01 50 01 20586743[0x10] [0x0D] 5D
STX : [0x3E] ‘>’.

H/L BLK : fixed value ‘00’
H/L LEN: number of characters present in the data field (0B hex = 11 characters: 2 for H/L NUM +
9 SAMPLE 2 BARCODE+ TERMINATOR)
H/L ADD :fixed value ‘01’
H/L COM : command code “for sample code to be processed request ”: ‘50’.
H/L NUM: number of barcodes included in this message (01 hex = 1 bar code)
ETX : character [0x0D]
H/L CHK: “xor” of all characters from STX to ETX included.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. Westergren A.: The Technique of the red cell sedimentation reaction. Am. Rev. Tuberc.
1926; 14: 94-101.
2. Silvestri M.G., Cozza E., Bertoli G., Federzoni C., Marzullo F.: Determinazione Automatica
della velocità di Eritrosedimentazione. Assoc. Italiana Patologi Clinici XXXIV Congresso
Nazionale 1984, Abstract.
3. De Franchis G., Carraro P., D'Osualdo A., Di Vito S.N., Paleari C.D.: Valutazione del
Sistema Ves-Tec/VES-MATIC. Confronto con il Metodo ICSH. Il Patologo Clinico 1985;
4:120.
4. Jou J.M., Insa M.J., Aymeric M., Vives Corrons J.L.: Evaluación de un Sistema Totalmente
Automático para realizar la Velocidad de Sedimentación Globular. Sangre 1988; 33
(6):474-478.
5. Prischl F.C., Schwarzmeier J.D.: Automatisierte Bestimmung der Blutkor-
perchensenkungsgeschwindigkeit (VES-MATIC): Einsatz im Krankenhaus. Berichte der
OGKC 1988; 11:112-114.
6. Vatlet M., Brasseur M., Poplier M. et al.: Evaluation of the DIESSE VES-MATIC for the
Automated Determination of the Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR). Belgian
Hematological Society Meeting 1989, Abstract.
7. Vallespì Solè T.: Valor Actual de la Velocidad de Sedimentación Globular. Lab 2000 1989;
19:5-14.
8. Fernández de Castro M., Fernández Calle P., Viloria A., Larrocha C., Jimenez M.C.:
Valoración de un Sistema Alternativo Totalmente Automático para la Determinación de la
Velocidad de Sedimentación Globular. Sangre 1989; 34 (1):4-9.
9. Koepke J.A., Caracappa P., Johnson L.: The Evolution of the Erythrocyte Sedimentation
Rate Methodology. Labmedica 1990; Feb-Mar : 22-24.
10. Caswell M., Stuart J.: Assessment of DIESSE VES-MATIC automated system for
measuring erythrocyte sedimentation rate. J. Clin. Pathol. 1991; 44: 946-949.
11. Manley R.W.: J. Clin. Pathol. 1957; 10: 354.
12. ICSH: Recommendation for Measurement of Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate of Human
Blood. Amer. J. Clin. Pathol. 1977; 68 (4): 505-507.
13. ICSH: Guidelines on Selection of Laboratory Tests for Monitoring the Acute Phase
Response. J. Clin. Pathol. 1988; 41: 1203-1212.
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ANNEXES
ANNEX A
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ANNEX B
WARRANTY CERTIFICATE
Y/N________________
Terms:
1. The warranty will only be acknowledged if the warranty certificate is sent, together with a
copy of the transport documents and the installation report, within 15 days of delivery.
2. This produce will not be considered to have material or manufacturing faults if it is adapted,
changed or regulated to comply with national or local regulations in force in a country other
than the one for which the product was originally designed and made. This warranty shall
not cover said adaptations, modifications or adjustments or any attempts at the same,
irrespective of whether performed correctly or incorrectly, or any damage deriving from the
same.
3. This warranty shall not cover:
periodic checks, maintenance and repairs or replacement of parts due to normal wear and
tear,
transport costs and risks linked directly or indirectly to the warranty of this product, including
the transfer from the assistance centre to the customer’s address,
Damage due to negligence and improper use of the instrument,
malfunctioning of the instrument due to modifications or repairs carried out thereon by
unauthorised third parties.
damage caused by the assembly of parts or components not approved by the
manufacturer.
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ANNEX C
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
AUTHORISED ASSISTANCE CENTRES TO BE CONTACTED:
Information to specify in written requests:
Instrument data:
MODEL
TYPE
DATE OF PURCHASE
y/n (warranty certificate)
2 Customer data:
NAME
ADDRESS
CITY’ STATE ZIP
3 Dealer’s data:
NAME
ADDRESS
FAULT OR BREAKDOWN FOUND ON INSTRUMENT:
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ANNEX D
Spare Parts Request Form
INSTRUMEN MODEL SN# 200 - -

T
CUSTOMER/COMPANY
ADDRESS
CITY’ ZIP STATE
T.D. n° of
Remarks:
Code Description Pack. Requested quantity
Date . Signature .
Fill out and send a legible copy of the following to:
CUSTOMER CARE
DIESSE Via del Pozzo 5, 53035 Monteriggioni (SI), Italy
ASSISTANCE Tel. ++39 0577 319556 Fax. ++39 0577 319020
SERVICE e-mail: [email protected]
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ANNEX E
METHOD MANUAL ACCORDING TO WESTERGREN’S TECHNIQUE FOR DETERMINING

THE ESR.
In order to measure the ESR according to Westergren’s technique follow the recommendations
of the International Committee for Standardisation in Haematology (ICSH) (bibliog. ref.12/13),
outlined below.
Materials
Blood collected no later than three hours previously on EDTA-K2 (1.5 ±0.25 mg per mL of
blood) or su EDTA-K3 (1.7±0.3 mg per mL of blood) The haematocritical value must be
between 30 and 36% (PCV - packed cell volume 0.33 ± 0.03).
Anti-coagulant/diluting solution comprising Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate 1009 mmol/L (3.28 g

dissolved in 100 ml of distilled water).
- Glass sedimentation test tubes with the following dimensions: total length 300±1.5 mm,
internal diameter 2.55±0.15 mm with a uniformity of ±0.05 mm, graded scale 200±0.35 mm
long, subdivided into 10 mm steps or less with a maximum error tolerance between two
consecutive divisions of 0.2 mm; the test tubes must be cleaned, dried and free of any
residual traces of detergent before use.
- Supporting rack for holding the test tubes in a perfectly vertical position (±1°) and structured
so as to be completely stable to prevent any spillage of the blood from the test tubes.
Procedure
Dilute the blood collected in EDTA, after careful though not too vigorous shaking, with the
citrate 109 mmol/L in a proportion of 4+1 (for example, 2 mL of blood + 0.5 mL of citrate); mix
the blood with the citrate carefully for a long time, but not vigorously, and draw up into
Westergren test tubes; place the test tubes in the supporting rack making sure not to expose to
direct sunlight, vibrations or impact; after exactly 60 minutes read the distance in mm between
the lower meniscus of the plasma and the level of the column of sedimented erythrocytes.
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OPERATING MANUAL

Software release 2.06

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COMMAND 0X52 ................................................................................................................ 51

• 1.1 PRESENTATION OF THE INSTRUMENT ............................................................... 2

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1.1. PRESENTATION OF THE INSTRUMENT

General warranty regulations:

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The WARRANTY CERTIFICATE is included among the APPENDIXES.

1.3. LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY

1.4. REFERENCE LEGISLATION

The manufacturing company DIESSE DIAGNOSTICA SENESE S.p.a. declares that it

1.5. REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

1.6. REQUEST FOR SPARE PARTS

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1.7. PRINTING AGREEMENTS

= READ THE OPERATIONAL MANUAL AND INSTRUCTIONS, OBSERVE THE

= WARNING, DANGER OF PERSONAL INJURY, ALL THE CONDITIONS

= DANGER, POTENTIALLY INFECTED SUBSTANCE

= OBLIGATORY, CARRY OUT ALL FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED BELOW

= FORBIDDEN, DO NOT CARRY OUT THE FUNCTION DESCRIBED BELOW

= PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT NOTES

= PRINTING THE DATA

= CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT BY THE OPERATOR

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The INSTALLATION must be carried out by an Technical Installer authorised by Diesse

DISCONNECTION and SHIPMENT of the instrument must be performed by a Technician

• 2.1 GENERAL DESIGN OF THE INSTRUMENT WITH EXTERNAL

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2.1. GENERAL DESIGN OF THE INSTRUMENT WITH EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS

Fig 2.1.1 Front view

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2.2. BLOCK DIAGRAM

The detailed diagrams can be found in the Assistance Manual

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2.3. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTRUMENT

OPTICAL READING UNIT

MOTORS FOR TILTING AND ROTATION OF TEST-TUBE HOLDER PLATE

OPTICAL READING MOTOR UNIT

TEST-TUBE HOLDER PLATE

ACOUSTIC SIGNAL SYSTEM

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2.4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

CENTRAL UNIT AND With low-dissipation RISC 8 BIT technology;

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2.5. SUPPLIED MATERIAL

The VES-MATIC Cube 30 is supplied with the following materials:

Consumables that can be purchased for using the instrument

2.6. INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRANSPORT

The VES-MATIC cube 30 is a precision instrument and must be handled as such.

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The environment intended for this instrument is the laboratory.

Never move the instrument after it is properly installed. Should movement or

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