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Instructions for use of Easy Load PCD on AU480 ATM033I, Version

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Contents
1. Introduction.......................................................................................................................................2
2. Select Reagents according to customer requirements......................................................................3
3. Setup/Configuration of Easy Load PCD for AU 8 Series.....................................................................3
4. Loading/Operation of the Easy Load Parameter Settings..................................................................6
5. Delete Parameters...........................................................................................................................11
6. Disable the Parameter CD................................................................................................................13
7. Usage of the Easy Load PCD for AU 8 series on closed systems after installations..........................14

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1. Introduction
 This document provides instructions for the setup and use of the Easy Load PCD for AU 8 Series
and is intended for use by authorized Beckman Coulter personnel only.

 The Easy Load PCD that is mentioned throughout this instruction refers to the Compressed
Reagent Parameter/Application Files that have been downloaded from the Box Service
Documentation SharePoint and saved onto either a Compact Disc (CD) or External Memory Unit.

 The Easy Load PCD for AU 8 Series is a tool designed for the automatic upload of reagent IFU
parameter settings onto the AU480 instrument. This CD also contains the parameters used for
the Water, Reagent and Sample dispensing tests performed by FSE’s on completion of a new
analyser Installation. It is intended as a labour saving device for ‘Field Service Engineers’ (FSE)
and ‘Field Applications Specialists’ (FAS) during the installation of new AU analysers.

 The Easy Load PCD for AU 8 Series is available for download from the following location in the
Box Service Documentation SharePoint : All Files > Service Documentation – Dx > Chemistry > AU
> 8-series > Software > Other > B55160 Easy Load AU 8 Series PCD. Instructions entitled
“ATM133I Download Instructions of 8 Series Easy Load Parameters from Box SharePoint” are also
available in the associated AU 8 series Service Manuals.

A Parameter CD/External Memory Unit from any other source must not be used.

 Please be aware of any parameter setting updates communicated via Applications or Service
Bulletins since the release of the current Easy Load PCD version on the Box Service
Documentation SharePoint - refer to this SharePoint for the most recent parameter settings
available.

The Easy Load PCD for AU 8 Series must be destroyed at the end of a new installation.
All files must be deleted from the External Memory Unit at the end of the installation.

 Refer to the most up to date AU480 Service Manual for instructions on how to perform “Water,
Reagent and Sample dispensing tests”

Usage of Easy Load PCD for AU 8 Series on closed systems (additional information on pg14 of this
section):

 Important Criteria for selecting a ‘Channel/Test Number’ (if this criteria is compromised, the
parameter settings will not transfer over correctly):
 Must choose a ‘Clean/Initialized’ Channel
 If the Channel/Test number has been previously programmed with reagent parameter
setting, then this channel cannot be used with the Easy Load PCD.

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 After upload of the new parameters the CD must be destroyed to ensure the CD is not re-used
for upload of additional parameters, at a later date, which may have been updated in the
interim.
 After upload of the new parameters the files must be deleted from the external memory unit to
ensure they are not re-used for upload of additional parameters, at a later date, which may have
been updated in the interim.

References:
 AU480 Service Manual
 AU480 User’s Guide

2. Select Reagents according to customer requirements

 To complete the upload of Parameters in a timely manner, it is recommended to have a list of
reagents prepared with the relevant reagent number’s, which you intend to upload using the
Easy Load PCD.
 When preparing this document be aware of different nomenclatures that exist for assay setting
sheets between the Reagent Guide and the AU Easy Load Parameter CD.
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the Field Service Engineer/ Field Application Specialist to carry out
the following tasks.
 Enable the PCD setting in System Maintenance
 Load Easy Load PCD information according to the customer’s requirements.
 On completion of loading parameters from the Easy Load PCD, refer to the relevant User’s
Guide to complete the parameter programming.
 Disable PCD in System Maintenance
 Shut Down Instrument after PCD Installation.
 For any alarm messages observed during the Installation refer to the current Service anual.

3. Setup/Configuration of Easy Load PCD for AU 8 Series

 On completion of a new installation of AU480 software, in the System Maintenance menu
perform:
a) initalise database
b) initalise parameter files
c) initalise data files

NOTE: If required, perform a full back up of the system database before performing initalise
database.

 Before loading the Easy Load Parameter CD for AU 8 series, the FSE must enable the LIH
Influence Judge Operation in System Maintenance. Browse to System maintenance>Setup
parameters>System Parameter 1>For Result:

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NOTE: This is important if performing LIH as “non-dedicated”. By enabling the “LIH Influence Judge
Operation” in System maintenance, the LIH Influence check will be displayed in the DPR allowing for
“No” to be selected if running LIH as “Non-dedicated”. This instruction is only applicable to AU480
and AU680

 Enable Parameter CD by browsing to : System maintenance>Setup parameters>Parameter CD >For

Parameter CD>Option. Select ‘Enabled’ from the drop down menu:

 Select the appropriate continent from the “Destination of Parameter CD” drop down menu.

NOTE: If you select “Asia”, be aware that the parameters uploaded will be the parameters from the
European setting sheets.

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Recommended settings by Region

Default System Europe US Asia
Maintenance
settings
Parameter CD
Destination of Europe Europe US Asia
Parameter CD

 Enable LIH influence Judge Overwrite

 Enable RB/CAL stability overwrite.

 Click OK, return to PC Home screen and restart the Analyser together with the Analyser PC.

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4. Loading/Operation of the Easy Load Parameter Settings

 Insert the Easy Load Parameter CD/External Memory Unit
 Browse to Maintenance>User Maintenance> Load Reagent Parameter
 Click Select Reagent ( For CD)
 Click Read from Ext. storage (For External Memory Unit)

 When the “Select Reagent” screen appears, tick the box beside the reagents to be uploaded
select reagents according to customer requirements.

Use the Search Category option

option to find a can be changed
known cataloge by scrolling over
number and back in the
category menu
Tick the box
beside the
reagents to be
uploaded

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NOTE: To use the ‘Catalogue Number’ search, you must use the configuration: ‘OSR6XXX’ or you
can use the scroll buttons to find the desired parameter. The parameters can also be displayed by
category e.g. Enzyme, Metabolite etc. Category options will vary based on the geography chosen
indicates the category options available for ‘Europe’ geography. If using this option be aware for
US, DATs and TDMs appear under the General Chemistry tab and for Asia, all chemistries appear
in the Miscellaneous tab.

 Using the PCD to upload parameters when performing Water, Reagent and Sample dispensing
tests:

Important: for Outside US – Manual entry required for Manufacturer Factor for OSR6x78

 Creatinine Method A Serum and Paediatric Applications:

 For outside US, when loading OSR6x78 Creatinine Method A from the Parameter CD, it
is required to manually enter the Manufacturer Factor B for mg/dL.

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OSR6x78 Creatinine Method A Serum and Paediatric Application

Measurement Unit Manufacturer Factor Detail
A B
µmol/L 1 -18 No change required
mg/dL 1 -0.20362 This factor is -18
divided by 88.4
 This can be achieved by logging into the system using the following credentials
Username: MAINTENANCE
Password: BC_SERVICE

Ensure the system is returned to operator/customer login when this adjustment is

complete

Important: for all regions – Manual entry required for Manufacturer Factor for OSR6x47

 CRP OSR6x47 Application

 CRP OSR6x47 requires the FSE/FAS to adjust the Manufacturer from the Parameter CD, it is
required to manually enter the Manufacturer Factor B for mg/dL

OSR6x47 CRP Serum Application

Measurement Unit Manufacturer Factor Detail
A B
mg/L 1 1 No change required
mg/dL 1 0.1 This factor is 1 divided
by 10

 This can be achieved by logging into the system using the following credentials
Username: MAINTENANCE
Password: BC_SERVICE

Ensure the system is returned to operator/customer login when this adjustment is complete
 Once reagents are selected click “Assignment”.

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 Assign a test number, unit name and decimal point for each reagent.
a) When a test number is selected it will appear in yellow.
b) Once the unit name is assigned to the test it will return back to white.
c) If you overwrite an existing parameter the test number will appear in red.

NOTE: (Due to an AU software limitation only two of the same reagents can be assigned a test name
at once, if three of the same tests are selected and provided a test name, the test names will appear
in red).

 Click OK when complete.

 Select Reagents that you want to upload parameter settings for by checking the box beside the
test name and Click load.

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Water, Reagent or Sample dispensing test

 From the Load screen, select one of two options:

a) Renew all Parameters- this option uploads all parameters for all reagents with the exception
of calibration parameters.
b) Renew selected parameters- this option uploads parameters for selected reagents only.
Calibration parameters must be entered manually

 Choose the option you want to use and click ok.

 When parameters are loaded the following screen appears.

 Select ok.

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NOTE: The above screen shot is also observed when loading parameters from the external memory
unit.

 Go to Home screen and implement the END process to shut down (Reboot system)

This action will prevent generation of the 9002 Exception Error.

 Turn on the system and verify that the parameters are loaded correctly.

5. Delete Parameters
 Select the test you want to remove by checking the appropriate box.
 Select Delete

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 Select Ok

 Parameters are removed

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6. Disable the Parameter CD

NOTE: Before leaving the customer site this Parameter CD function must be ‘Disabled’ by the
‘Engineer’ in the instrument software

 On completion of parameter settings upload from the parameter CD, return to system
maintenance menu and disable the parameter CD.
 For Parameter CD>Option. Select ‘Disabled’ from the drop down menu:

 A backup of the parameter CD is available in D:AU480 parameter CD Backup

 The Parameter CD must be destroyed and/or removed from the customer site when the FSE has
completed installation.

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 All files must be deleted from the External Memory Unit when the FSE has completed
installation
The loading of the Easy Load Parameter CD for new installations is now complete.

7. Usage of the Easy Load PCD for AU 8 Series on closed systems after
installations
If operating AU480 software version 1.81 the parameter files will also be available on the Box
Service Documentation SharePoint in order to upload the newly launched parameters onto closed
channels. For upload of the new parameters follow the instructions outlined above for new installs.

Important Criteria for selecting a ‘Channel/Test Number’ (if this criterion is compromised, the
parameter settings will not transfer over correctly):

 Must choose a ‘Clean/Initialized’ Channel

 If the Channel/Test number has been previously programmed with reagent parameter setting,
then this channel cannot be used with the Easy Load PCD.

Alternatively, if the Easy Load PCD for AU 8 series is not available, open additional
clean/unoccupied channels, positions 103-120, through System Maintenance, and manually upload
the new parameter using the parameter setting sheet obtained from the Beckman Coulter website
https://www.beckmancoulter.com/en Technical Document section.

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