NB-201

CHEMISTRY ANALYZER

SERVICE MANUAL
 Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 General.......................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Specifications ........................................................................................................... 1-1
Chapter 2 System Description ....................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Overview ....................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Main Board............................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 LCD and Touch Screen ............................................................................................ 2-3
2.4 Optical System ......................................................................................................... 2-3
2.4.1 Testing Light Source.............................................................................................. 2-4
2.4.2 Positioning Filter Wheel ........................................................................................ 2-4
2.4.3 Amplifying Board ................................................................................................... 2-5
2.5 Printing Part ............................................................................................................. 2-5
2.6 Motor..……………………………………………………………………………………….2-6
Chapter 3 Problem Analysis........................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Problem Analysis...................................................................................................... 3-1
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting............................................................................................. 4-1
4.1 Unstable Results ...................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Filter Positioning Check（absorbance at 340～630nm） ........................................ 4-1
4.3 Zero Drift Check ....................................................................................................... 4-2
4.4 Problem Regarding Temperature Control................................................................. 4-3
Chapter 5 Maintenance.................................................................................................. 5-1
5.1 Replacing Common Parts ........................................................................................ 5-1
5.1.1 Replacing Flow Cell .............................................................................................. 5-1
5.1.2 Replacing Light Source Lamp ............................................................................... 5-3
5.1.3 Replacing Filters ................................................................................................... 5-3
5.1.4 Replacing Main Board........................................................................................... 5-3
5.1.5 Replacing Heating/Cooling Device........................................................................ 5-3
5.1.6 Replacing AD590 .................................................................................................. 5-3
5.2 Daily Maintenance.................................................................................................... 5-3
Chapter 6 Notes ............................................................................................................. 6-1
6.1 Reagents and Sample.............................................................................................. 6-1
６.2 Aspiration Notes ..................................................................................................... 6-1
６.3 Operation Notes ..................................................................................................... 6-1
６.4 System Notes ......................................................................................................... 6-2
 Chapter 1 General

Chapter 1 General
1.1. Introduction
The NB-201 semi-auto chemistry analyzer is a stable and precise laboratory
instrument. It features:
multiple analysis methods: end point, kinetic, fixed time and absorbance
Linear and non-linear standardization
Touch screen and large LCD
Measurement precision of 0.0001ABS and calculation precision of 0.00001ABS
Anti-vibration and anti-disturbance optical system that guarantees highly
accurate and reliable results
Display of reaction curve
Lamp saving feature that prolongs lamp life largely
Comprehensive quality control program, Levey-Jenning graphics included
Audible / visual alarm
Built-in high-speed thermal printer
Open reagent.

1.2. Specifications
LIGHT SOURCE
Quartz-halogen lamp 12V/20W

WAVELENGTH RANGE
Automatic by 8- position filter wheel
7 standard filters: 340, 405, 492, 510, 546, 578, 630nm
1 position free for optional filter
Half bandwidth < 8nm
Stray light: < 1.0 % @ 340 nm

PHOTOMETRIC RANGE
0.0000 to 3.0000 ABS
Resolution: 0.0001 ABS
Drift: 0.002 A/hour
FLOWCELL
Stainless steel body with quartz window
Measuring volume 32 uL
Aspiration volume programmable: 200 – 2000 uL
Optical path 10mm

ANALYSIS METHOD
End point, with or without reagent blank
End point, with sample blank and with or without reagent blank
Kinetic, with or without linearity check
Kinetic and fixed time, with or without reagent blank
Absorbance

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Turbidimetry
Linear and non-linear standardization

PARAMETER SETTINGS
Method
Wavelength
Temperature
Reagent blank y/n
Sample blank y/n
Delay time
Measuring time
Reaction type
Absorbance limit
Aspiration volume
Standards
Linearity check
Unit for results

MEMORY
3000 results

TEMPERATURE CONTROL
By means of Peltier elements
25, 30, 37 °C optional
Precision: +/- 0.1°C

INPUT
Touch screen

DISPLAY
Large LCD

PRINTER
Built-in thermal printer

INTERFACE
RS232 serial port

OPREATING ENVIRONMENT
Temperature: 15 – 30 °C
Humidity: 20 – 80 %

POWER REQUIREMENT
AC 220V +/- 10%, 50/60Hz
AC 110V +/- 10%, 50/60Hz

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Chapter 2 System Description

2.1 Overview
Unscrew the13 screws which fix NB-201 casing and place the top casing as Figure
2-1 shows.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

12 11 10 9 8

Figure 2-1 Overview of NB-201 inside

1. Power switch 2. Power plug 3. Fan 4. Radiator 5. Peristaltic pump 6. Printer

box 7. Top casing 8. Inverter 9. Main board 10. Bottom casing 11. Optical system
12. Transformer

2.2 Main Board

1. The picture of the main board is shown in Figure 2-2.

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J201 J506 J507 J101 J602 J601 PRT LCD

`

J108

J105

J202 J501 J901 J902

Figure 2-2 Main Board

2. See the table below for the functions and voltages of the jumpers on the board.
Pin number Function Voltage
J101 Supplies power to thermal ±5V
printer.
J105 Connects amplifying board ±12V
J108 Connects touch screen. 5V
(KEYBOARD)
J201 Supplies power to light source. 11.5V

J202 AC input Black～Black: 15V

Red～Red: 8V
Green～Brown: 18V
Brown～Green: 18V
Blue～Blue: 17V
J501 Connects motor of chopping 6V
wheel
J506 Connects inverter ±12V
J507 Connects fan +12V
J601 Connects temperature sensor 12V

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of flow cell
J602 Supplies power to Yellow～white: 8V
heating/cooling device. White～yellow: 8V
J901 Connects start key 5V
J902 Filter wheel positioner —
Q601/TIP122 Pin C～Pin B 10V

Q202/TIP142 Pin C ～ Pin B 4V

PRT Connects data line of printer —

LCD Connects data line of LCD —

2.3 LCD and Touch Screen

See Figure 2-3 for a picture of the LCD and the touch screen. The LCD is powered
by a 20V supply and the touch screen by a 5V.

Touch screen

LCD

Figure 2-3 LCD and Touch Screen

1. The LCD and the touch screen are two separate parts.
2. The touch screen is fixed on the LCD.
3. The LCD is fixed by 4 screws and can be dismounted by removing them. Be sure
to protect the data line of the touch screen when dismounting the LCD.

2.4 Optical System

The optical system consists of a light source, chopping wheel, filter wheel and its
motor, flow cell, amplifying board, and heating/cooling device. See Figure 2-4 for a
picture of the system.

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Positioner

Light Chopping Filter wheel Filter Flow

source wheel motor wheel cell

FigureChopping
2-4 Optical System
wheel motor
Power supplies of the components:
Light source: 11.5V Amplifying
Filter wheel motor: +12V board
Chopping wheel motor: 6V
Amplifying board: ±12V
Heating/cooling device: 8V

2.4.1 Testing Light Source

Disconnect the power line of the light source and turn on the NB-201. Find Jumper
+11.5V and Jumper LG on the main board and measure the voltage between the
two points by a multi-meter. Adjust switch W201 on the main board until the
reading on the multi-meter becomes 11.5V. Connect the power line of the light
source and turn on the light. Measure again the voltage between Jumper +11.5V
and Jumper LG. Check if the multi-meter reading is stable, and if not, adjust again
switch W201 to stabilize the reading between 11.5±0.2V, thus to ensure proper
operation of the light source circuit.

2.4.2 Positioning Filter Wheel

After replacing the filters, access the “Zero drift check” screen to see if the filter
wheel rotates and the 340nm filter is positioned to the center of the optical path. If
not, adjust the filter wheel positioner to eliminate the deviation. Then access the

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“Filter Check” screen to check the positions of the remaining filters.

2.4.3 Amplifying Board

Follow the steps given below to replace the amplifying board.
1. Turn off the analyzer and disconnect the amplifying board from the main
board. Adjust switch W102 on the main board to set the voltage between Pin
7 of Chip U105 and Jumper AGND (both on the main board) within the range
of 0～0.02 mv.
2. Re-connect the amplifying board to the main board. Access the “Filter
Check” screen to check the obtained absorbance. Adjust switch W103 on
the main board to set this value around 0.1 and below 0.200.

2.5 Printing Part

The printing part consists of a driving part and a thermal printer, as Figure 2-5
shows.

Touch
screen
data line

LCD data
line

Printer data
line

Printer box Printer control LCD and its control

board board

Figure 2-5 Positions of Printer and LCD

1. The printer control board is fixed by 4 screws and can be dismounted by

removing them. The core of the printer is connected to the printer control board
by the data line shown in Figure 2-5. Be sure to gently disconnect the data line
when dismounting the printer control board.
2. The core of the printer is fixed by a screw.

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Printer cover

Paper cabinet

Printer core

Press bar

Figure 2-6 Front View of Printer

2.6 Motors
1. Peristaltic pump motor，powered by a +12v supply. See Figure 2-7.

Pump hose

Pump motor

Pump

Figure 2-7 Position of Peristaltic Pump Motor

2. Filter wheel motor, powered by a 12V supply.

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Filter wheel

Filter wheel motor

Figure 2-8 Filter Wheel Motor

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Chapter 3 Problem Analysis

3.1 Problem Analysis
Analysis
Problem
Kinetic Fixed Time End Point
Item Positive Negative Positive Negative
reaction reaction reaction Cr reaction
BUN
Absorbance obtained in It implies
the “Zero” mode is less ① bubbles were present during the filter check;
1
than that in the “Filter
② absorbance dropped after flow cell cleaning.
Check” mode.
Absorbance obtained in It implies
the “Zero” mode is ①bubbles entered the flow cell；
2
greater than that in the
②the flow cell is dirty and needs cleaning.
“Filter Check” mode.
In the “reagent blank” It implies the
mode, the analyzer existing
3 gives alarm for too low
Reagent blank mode is not applicable in this mode. bubbles are
absorbance.
being
excluded.
In the “reagent blank” It implies
mode, the analyzer ① bubbles
gives alarm for too low
entered the
4 absorbance. Reagent blank mode is not applicable in this mode.
system.
② Reagents
are expired.
① problem Possible ①problem
with with standard
①problem
The new K value standard ②problem
②problem with with
obtained in
5 No analysis. with standard aspiration
standardization is less
aspiration ②problem ③bubbles
than the old one. ③bubbles
with
aspiration

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The new K value

obtained in ①problem
①problem ①problem
with
standardization is
with standard with standard
greater than the old one.
6 No analysis. standard ②problem ②problem
②problem with with
aspiration
with ③bubbles aspiration
aspiration
Problems with Possible problems with
QC results exceeds the ① controls ① controls
7
target. ② aspiration ② aspiration
③parameter settings ③value of K
①bubbles ①bubbles ① bubbles
②problem ②problem ②problem
When measuring, the with with with sample
Expired Expired
8 analyzer gives alarm for aspiration aspiration and
reagents reagents aspiration
too small absorbance. ③problem ③problem
with sample with sample ③ incorrect
e reaction time
① bubbles
①bubbles
During measurement, ②problem Expired
② problem
with reagents
the analyzer gives alarm Expired Expired with
9 aspiratio
for too large reagents reagents aspiratio
n and
n and
absorbance. operatio
operation
n
① bubbles
Negative concentration ① wrong parameter settings； ②bubbles；③problem ②problem
10
value is obtained. with the analyzer with the
analyzer
Concentration exceeds ①problem with sample； ② problem with aspiration and operation；
11
reference value. ③bubbles；④ excessive reaction time

Concentration exceeds ①sample needs to be diluted ； ② inappropriate aspiration and

12
analysis range. operation；③ bubbles

Concentration exceeds ①sample needs to be diluted ； ② inappropriate aspiration and

13
absorbance limit. operation；③ problem with analyzer.
No aspiration or too small aspiration——①too small aspiration volume；
②flow cell or tubing blocked or leaking
Concentration or curve not displayed —— ①measurement not
finished yet；② analyzer not responding
14 Other problems.
Analyzer does not respond to touch screen operations ——①last
test not finished yet；② analyzer not responding
Cannot access measurement menu ——① wrong temperature setting
or still heating；②program busy or in chaos；③ analyzer not responding.

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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
4.1 Unstable Results
Check the following items if unstable results are observed:
1. Check whether the analyzer is powered by the demanded voltage; whether the
analyzer is properly grounded; whether source of interference is present.
2. Check whether the absorbance of the flow cell increases and whether the
aspiration volume decreases. Check against the table below to solve problems
regarding the flow cell.

Problem Cause Solution

Flow cell is dirty. Cleaning not frequent enough or Soaking the flow cell

not thorough enough. with cleanser.

Flow cell leaks. Bad flow cell quality or poor Replacing the flow

maintenance. cell.

Flow cell is clogged. Serums not good enough or Soaking or

cleaning not frequent enough.. pressurized

washing

Flow cell’s capability to Aged pump hose causing slow Replacing pump

exclude bubbles flow and pollution. hose.

decrease.

Table 4-1 Flow Cell Problems

3. Check the tubing to see if any of the following problems exists.

A. Aged pump hose, clogged hole of the pump hose adaptor, sticky pump hose
（loud noise）
B. Leaking or broken tubing.
C. Sampling probe broken, bended or staved (replacement demanded）.
4. Ill contacts in the circuitry.

4.2 Filter Positioning Check（absorbance at 340～630nm）

Check against the table below for problems regarding filter positioning:

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Problem Cause Solution

Absorbance of certain filter Filter covered by mildew, dust, or
increases other foreign objects Cleaning or replacing the filter.
Aged lamp（excessive service
Problem regarding light time, decreased illumination, fog
Replacing the lamp.
in lamp），or damaged lamp
source
1. Lamp voltage keeps 1. Replacing TIP142 and 723.
increasing and adjusting switch 2. Adding a stabilizer and
W201 does not work.. adjusting switch W201 to set
Lamp voltage is unstable, which the voltage at 11.5V.
may be caused by fluctuating 3. Replacing the fuse.
Problems regarding
power supply voltage.
Lamp voltage（11.5V）
2. Lamp voltage drops
below11.0V
3. No lamp voltage, which may
be caused by the broken fuse
（fuse 723）.
Problem regarding 1.Rotation frequency is less than
1. Adjusting switch W301 to
chopping wheel 350HZ or greater than 430HZ.
400HZ
2. Chopping wheel does not
2. Replacing the chopping
rotate or becomes disconnected.
wheel.
（absorbance>3.0）
Small
For absorbance Polluted flow cell. Cleaning flow cell.
All change
Filters Large Leakage, blockage, difficulty to
Checking, cleaning or
absorbance exclude bubbles
replacing the flow cell.
Flow change （absorbance>0.7）
Cell No
Disconnected window or leakage Replacing the window
aspiration
High
absorbance Flow cell polluted（light source Soaking the flow cell for
of filters 340 lamp aged） temporary use.
and 405.
Negative absorbance PCB U107-109 damaged
Replacing U107-109.
（F8）
Negative absorbance TIP142 damaged Too high
Replacing TIP 142.
（F8 positive） voltage for light source lamp
Decreased Optical path changed. Lamp
Adjusting the optical path or
replaced. Flow cell inappropriately
W101.
Optical adjusted.
path Increased Adjusting the optical path
Optical path changed. Lamp
( adjusting W101 not
replaced. Flow cell inappropriately
recommended).
Table 4-2 Failure of Filter Positioning Check

4.3 Zero Drift Check

Failure of the check may result from the following factors:
1. Fluctuating power supply and/or interference;

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2. Distilled water of poor quality;

3. Aged light source lamp, power supply of the lamp below <11.00V, and/or loose
connection of lamp plug;
4. 340nm filter aged, or covered by dusts or mildew;
5. Flow cell dirty, leaking or difficult to exclude bubbles;
6. Degraded ambient conditions;
7. Refer to section 4.2 for other factors.

4.4 Problem Regarding Temperature Control

Excessive reaction time may result from the following factors:
１. Too high ambient temperature and/or poor ventilation;
２. Exhaust fan not working.

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Chapter 5 Maintenance
5.1 Replacing Common Parts
5.1.1 Replacing Flow Cell
5.1.1.1 Dismounting existing flow cell
1. Disconnect the inlet and outlet hoses from the flow cell. Remove the flow cell
cover and the shield cover beneath it.
2. Unscrew the fixing screws of the flow cell and take it out.

Fixing screw

Cover screw
Bottom plate

Figure 5-1 Top of Flow Cell Pad

Inlet
Side plate
Outlet

Heating/cooling device

Figure 5-2 Top of Flow Cell Pad after Cover Is Removed

3. Unscrew the screw fixing AD590 (temperature probe) from the bottom of the flow
cell.

Mounting hole of
Fixing screw AD590. Silicon grease
to be smeared
uniformly on the
AD590
inside.

Figure 5-3 Flow Cell (Bottom）

5.1.1.2 Installing Flow Cell

1 Clean the surface, especially the quartz window of the flow cell, with soft paper
(such as lens paper).
2 Uniformly smear silicon grease on the inside of the mounting hole of the
temperature probe, as Figure 5-4 shows. Install the temperature probe and
tighten the screw.

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Inlet

To be coated
with silicon
Outlet
grease.

To be faced To be faced
to light to
source. temperature
sensor.

U
Figure 5-4 Schematic of positions of flow cell inlet and outlet

3. Coat the side of the flow cell to be in full contact with the heating/cooling device
with silicon grease. Press the side plate to the other side of the flow cell and
install them together to the flow cell pad. Slightly fix the side plate and the flow
cell by tuning the fixing screw. From the flow cell top press the side plate and the
flow cell all the way down to the bottom, and completely tighten the fixing screw.
4. Place the blind on the flow cell, replace the flow cell cover and completely tighten
the screw on the cover.
5. Insert the inlet hose and outlet hose respectively into the inlet and outlet of the
flow cell.

5.1.1.3 Note:
1. Be sure to install the flow cell in the right direction. If reversed, the flow cell will
have difficulty to exclude bubbles.
2. Be sure to smear silicon grease sufficiently and uniformly on the specified places.
Otherwise, the temperature of the flow cell cannot be properly controlled. Be sure
to keep the surface of the quartz window and that of the photo cells free of silicon
grease.
3. When removing the inlet or outlet hose, be sure to firmly grasp the bottom of the
hose and then pull it upward. Don’t try to pull the hose by grasping its top,
otherwise the hose may be deformed or broken. It is also feasible to use
tweezers to pry the hose from its bottom.
4. When inserting the inlet or outlet hose, be sure to focus your strength in the
vertical direction to insert the hose into the inlet or outlet by 3mm. Should your
strength be dispersed or inclined, the inside of the hose may be scratched and
the particles resulting from the scratch may block the flow cell. If the hose is
seriously damaged by this reckless maneuver, gas leakage will arise during the
operation of the analyzer.
5. Before installing the temperature probe（AD590）, be sure to first lead the probe
through the hole shown in Figure 5-5.
6. After the replacement of the flow cell, the filter check may find the absorbance
changed. Adjust rheostatW101 o set the each filter absorbance in the range of

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0.050~0.200.

Before installing the temperature probe

（AD590）, be sure to first lead the probe
through this hole

Figure 5-5 Flow Cell Pad（bottom）

5.1.2 Replacing Light Source Lamp

After the replacement of the light source lamp, it is usually necessary to adjust the
optical path, clean the bubble of the lamp and tighten the fixing screw. Adjust
switch W201 to set the power supply to the lamp at11.5V. Clean the flow cell
repeatedly to make sure no bubbles exist. Align the light spot, first horizontally（left
and right）then vertically (up and down), to the center of the 340nm filter（007）. If
the filament is too high, insert some gaskets under the bottom of the radiator. If the
filament is too low, file the lamp bottom or the radiator bottom accordingly.
Adjusting the radiator (lamp), moving the flow cell forth and back, or moving the
photoelectrical PCB up and down can minimize the absorbance, which can then
be adjusted as required by tuning switch W101.

5.1.3 Replacing Filters

Use tweezers to replace the filters. Be sure the filters are not covered by dusts or
water. In case of absorbance fluctuation after the replacement, adjust or replace
the corresponding attenuation filters.

5.1.4 Replacing Main Board

After the replacement, adjust:
1. Switch W201 to set the light source voltage to 11.5V;
2. Switch W501 to set the rotation rate of the chopping wheel to 400Hz;
3. Switch W601 (first pull the J602 plug) to set the voltage between pin S5 and
pin AGND to（X-0.3060）×7(note: X is the value marked on the AD590
connector). Enter the screen of any test requiring the 37℃ measurement to
check whether the displayed temperature is stabilized between 37℃±0.04.

5.1.5 Replacing Heating/Cooling Device

Be sure the heating/cooling device is installed in the right direction, with the red
line facing yourself. Otherwise, the heating is done reversely. In that case,
interchanging the blue and whites wires will solve the problem.

5.1.6 Replacing AD590

Be sure to add some silicon grease and adjust the W601.

5.2 Daily Maintenance

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1. Clean the flow cell in time. Clear the end of the inlet tubing of any foreign
object.
2. Clean the flow cell regularly to prevent increased absorbance caused by
dirty flow cell. Soak the flow cell with the cleanser for a period no more than
10 minutes, and then flush the flow cell with distilled water.
3. Check the connectors of the flow system regularly. Clean the peristaltic
pump and its hose. If the analyzer is not to be used for a long time, first
empty the tubing and then loose the pump hose.
4. Frequently clear the place around and the bottom of the analyzer of water,
dust and foreign objects.
5. Fill the flow cell full with water and immerse the entry of the inlet hose into
the water.
6. Cover the analyzer after it has cooled down.
7. Turn on and off the analyzer as instructed by the operation manual. Be sure
all the switches are clean.
8. When replacing the components inside the analyzer, after opening the
casing, be sure to clear the inside of dusts and other foreign objects, add a
dash of oil to the rotating parts, check the fixtures and adjust the analyzer to
its best performance.

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Chapter 6 Notes
6.1 Reagents and Sample
1. Be sure to check the reagent’s production date and expiration date; check
whether the reagent is damaged or expired; check whether standard and
operation instruction is supplied;
2. Be sure to read and comprehend the instruction sheet of the reagent and to enter
the correct parameters;
3. The sample or regent should be formulated as instructed. Be sure to prevent
pollution during the process;
4. Be sure to check whether the sample is expired;
5. Be sure to properly adjust the reagent-to-sample ratio;
6. To avoid bubbles, be sure to start the measurement immediately after the
reagent and the sample are well mixed;
7. After taking the sample or the reagent from the refrigerator, be sure to start the
measurement after its temperature increases to the required value.

６.2 Aspiration Notes

1. Be sure the sample probe’s accuracy and smooth.
2. Be sure to clean the sample probe of any sticky fluid;
3. Be sure to well mix the sample or standard at the bottom of the cuvette.
8. Be sure to clean the scale in time and observe the scale at an appropriate angle.

６.3 Operation Notes

1. Be sure not to measure when the reaction time is too long or too short;
2. Be sure not to measure when the sample and the reagent is not completely
mixed or when bubbles are present during mixing;
3. Be sure to present the cuvette or tube to the sample probe at an appropriate
angle for aspiration. Otherwise bubbles may enter the flow cell;
4. Enter proper menu to aspirate the corresponding reagents;
5. Be sure not mix samples or sample IDs;
6. Be sure to observe the absorbance indication in the “Zero” mode. Do not proceed
with standardization or measurement when bubbles are present in the flow cell;
7. Be sure to perform reagent blank check regularly. Proceed with standardization
or measurement only after you are sure the regent is not expired or polluted.
8. For the end point, reagent blank check must be done before standardization or
measuring.
9. Be sure to check the sample first. For special samples, sample blank check must
be done before measuring.
10. Be sure to check the new K against the old after standardization.
11. After a test, rinse the system before proceeding to the next one.

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12. When finding bubbles, be sure to rinse the system before measurement.
13. After entering the measurement screen, be sure to check the parameters,
method, temperature, wave length before starting the measurement.
14. After entering the measurement screen, be sure to finish the measurement and
return to the main menu as soon as possible. Long time wait may cause the
analyzer to stop responding.
15. Be sure to re-measure and analyze the sample of excessive reaction time.
16. Be sure to backup data, clean work table and service the analyzer after
measuring.

６.4 System Notes

1. Be sure the power supply meets the analyzer’s power requirements. Install a
voltage regulator or USP as necessary. Otherwise, the measurement results may
be unstable or the system may not respond.
2. Be sure not to expose the analyzer to direct sun. Be sure the ambient is well
ventilated. Cover the analyzer with a dust cover as necessary.
3. To prolong the service life of the light source lamp, after turning off the lamp, be
sure to wait at least 10 minutes before turning it on again. Otherwise, the
measurement results may be unstable. After turning on the lamp, be sure to wait
at least 5 minutes before turning it off. Do not turn on/off the lamp too frequently.
4. During measurement, be sue the sample probe is inserted to the bottom of the
cuvette or tube. Otherwise, bubbles may be aspirated into the flow cell.
5. Be sure not to wait too long at the sub-menus. Return to the main menu to wait
for such operations as inputting assay sheet, measurement and inquires.
Particularly, when entering the measurement after heating, long time wait will
lead to command error and system not responding.
6. Changing assay sheet after the measurement is over or partially over may lead
to data loss. Be sure to record the data before making changes.
7. For the multipoint standardization, be sure to enter 0.1 or 0.001, as opposed to 0,
for the first standard concentration. Otherwise, the analyzer cannot be
standardized. In case the standard of 0 concentration is needed, agent
blanking will do.
8. Be sure to check filter positioning after daily startup. Check the positioning every
week will help prevent bubbles from entering the flow cell.
9. After every test, be sure to rinse the flow cell with distilled water, best with
dedicated washing reagent. Fill the flow cell full with water after using the
analyzer. In case the analyzer is not to be used for a long time, be sure to empty
the flow cell and loose the pump hose.
10. Be sure to check the aspiration volume every week or regularly.
11. When changing reagents or using reagents of other types, be sure to do the
reagent blank check, re-calibrate the analyzer or adjust the K value.
12. Be sure to watch the aspiration volume during the aspirating process.
Re-aspirate if too much was aspirated. Be sure to always clean the probe after

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every aspiration.
13. Be sure to protect the operator from the sample, reagents or waste. If possible,
disinfect the analyzer everyday.
14. The user is obligated to discharge the waste in compliance with the national or
local regulations.

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Appendix Circuit Diagram

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