SC 120
SC 120
SERVICE MANUAL
Copyright
2011-2012 Shenzhen Mindray Bio-medical Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights Reserved.
For this Service Manual, the issued Date is 2012-03 (Version: 2.0).
All information contained in this manual is believed to be correct. Mindray shall not be liable for
errors contained herein nor for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the
furnishing, performance, or use of this manual.
Mindray is responsible for safety, reliability and performance of this product only in the
condition that:
all installation operations, expansions, changes, modifications and repairs of this product
are conducted by Mindray authorized personnel;
the electrical installation of the relevant room complies with the applicable national and
local requirements;
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This equipment must be operated by skilled/trained medical professionals.
Be sure to operate the analyzer under the situation specified in this manual;
otherwise, the analyzer will not work normally and the analysis results will
be unreliable, which would damage the analyzer components and cause
personal injury.
II
Warranty
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Exemptions
Mindray's obligation or liability under this warranty does not include any transportation or other
charges or liability for direct, indirect or consequential damages or delay resulting from the
improper use or application of the product or the use of parts or accessories not approved by
Mindray or repairs by people other than Mindray authorized personnel.
Malfunction of the instrument or part whose serial number is not legible enough.
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
9 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 1
9.1 Reminder .................................................................................................................. 1
9.2 Sample Loading ........................................................................................................ 2
9.3 Smearing .................................................................................................................. 3
9.4 Printing...................................................................................................................... 7
9.5 Slide Gripper ............................................................................................................. 8
9.6 Staining ....................................................................................................................11
9.7 Output ..................................................................................................................... 14
9.8 Supporting .............................................................................................................. 15
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1 Using This Manual
NOTE
Be sure to operate and service the analyzer strictly as instructed in this
manual and the operator's manual.
1.1 Scope
This manual is intended to be read by service professionals who:
Are able to use basic mechanical tools and understand the terminology;
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slide bar, left click the mouse and hold, then scroll the bar at will;
tap/click the blank area on the scroll bar.
to CLICK the down arrow button of the desired box to display the
SELECT from pull-down list, (and DRAG SCROLL BAR) to browse and then
pull-down list CLICK the desired item; or to press the keys
(for pull-down list) ([][][PageUp][PageDown]) to browse the current list and press
[ENTER] to select the desired item.
1.4 Symbols
Symbols used in this manual:
When you see... It means...
read the statement below the symbol. The statement is
WARNING alerting you to an operating hazard that can cause
personnel injury.
read the statement below the symbol. The statement is
CAUTION alerting you to a possibility of analyzer damage or
unreliable analysis results.
You may find the following symbols on the system, containers of reagents, controls or
calibrators:
When you see... It means...
BIOLOGICAL RISK
HIGH VOLTAGE
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EARTH (GROUND)
ALTERNATING CURRENT
LOT NO.
EXPIRATION DATE
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE OF MANUFACTURE
Manufacturer
TEMPERATURE LIMITATION
Safety precautions: For the safety of patients and operators, be sure to follow the
precautions below during the installation.
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WARNING
It is important for the hospital or organization that employs this equipment to
carry out a reasonable service/maintenance plan. Neglect of this may result in
machine breakdown or injury of human health.
Never use combustible gas (e.g. anesthetic) or combustible liquid (e.g. ethanol)
around the analyzer. Otherwise, the risk of explosion may exist.
Connect the analyzer to a socket having sole fuse and protective switch. Do not
use the same fuse and protective switch with other equipment (e.g. life
supporting equipment). Otherwise, the equipment failure, over current or
impulse current that occurs at the startup moment may lead to tripping.
To prevent personal injury during the maintenance, keep your clothes, hairs and
hands from the moving parts, such as sample probe, pincher and piercer.
The reagents are irritating to eyes, skin and diaphragm. Wear proper personal
protective equipment (e.g. gloves, lab coat, etc.) and follow safe laboratory
procedures when handling them in the laboratory.
If the reagents accidentally spill on your skin, wash them off with plenty of water
and if necessary, go see a doctor; if the reagents accidentally spill into your
eyes, wash them off with plenty of water and immediately go see a doctor.
CAUTION
Improper service may damage the system. Maintain the analyzer strictly as
instructed by the service manual and inspect the analyzer carefully after the
maintenance.
For problems not mentioned in this manual, contact Mindray customer service
department for service advice.
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NOTE
This equipment must be operated by skilled/trained medical professionals.
Samples, controls, calibrators and waste are potentially infectious. Wear proper
personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves, lab coat, etc.) and follow safe
laboratory procedures when handling them in the laboratory.
All the analyzer components and surfaces are potentially infectious, so take
proper protective measures for operation and maintenance.
The sample probe tip is sharp and may contain biohazardous materials. Exercise
caution to avoid contact with the probe when working around it.
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2 Product Specifications
2.1 Slide Making Method
Wedge method
2.4 Throughput:
Full-loaded; normal Sample; time set for the procedures in the staining protocol no longer
than default: 120 slides per hour.
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Product Specifications
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3 Functions and System Principles
3.1 Hardware
3.2 Overview
The SC-120 comprises the slide making module, slide staining module, information
management unit, output module, and accessories, where the accessories include slide
baskets, tube racks, staining cassettes, reagent container cap assemblies, waste tube
assembly, power cables, and reagent containers. Optional parts include external bar-code
scanner and sample transportation track.
3.3 Appearance
The appearance of SC-120 is shown in the figure below.
Component Function
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Functions and System Principles
Touch screen
The touch screen locates on the front of the main unit, which can be used to operate the
instrument and display information.
Front door
Open this door to load the slides or present sample in open-vial mode.
Tubes
The container of the sample to make slide with.
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Functions and System Principles
Tube rack
To be loaded with tubes in autoloading mode.
Autoloader
To load the tube racks in autoloading mode.
Indicator
The indicator tells you about the status of the instrument including ready, running, error,
standby and on/off, etc.
Left cover
Open it to maintain or service the parts on the left of the instrument.
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Functions and System Principles
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Functions and System Principles
Figure 3-5 Left side of the main unit (left cover open)
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Functions and System Principles
Figure 3-6 Right side of the main unit (right door open)
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Functions and System Principles
Printer (optional)
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Functions and System Principles
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Functions and System Principles
After getting the viscosity or HCT value of the sample (See Section 4.3 Blood Dispensing Unit
for details), the instrument automatically define the parameters for slide making to attain
qualified smeared slide.
Adjustable slide making parameters include: slide making velocity, slide making angle,
spreading angle, spreading time, and dispensing volume (See Section 4.4 Smearing Unit for
details).
Left-Right
Picking up Cleaning Loading Inversion Dispensing
Inversion Slide Printing
Slide Slide Slide Detection Blood
Detection
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Functions and System Principles
3) Keep the slides away from windows, doors, dust and heat source.
4) Use the slides within 6 months after the manufacture date.
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Functions and System Principles
Outputting
Stained Slide
Recycling
Stain A
Staining Position 4 Staining Position 3
Draining Mixed Adding Draining
Washing
Solution Stain A-B Stain A
Stain A+B
Romanowsky Stain
The stains used by SC-120 are all Romanowsky stains, which consists of methylene blue
and/or its oxydate (azure B), as well as halofluorescein (usually eosin B or Y). In pH6.4-7.0,
the stain interacts with special components of the cells (nucleus and special cytoplasm
granules), and produces typical colors.
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4 Subsystem Functions
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Subsystem Functions
quantity sensor
2 Receiving tube of no-slide 115-023150-00 10 Retaining assembly
115-018277-00
detection sensor
3 Receiving tube of slide 115-023149-00 11 In-position blocking assembly
115-018278-00
quantity sensor
4 Slip blade assembly 115-018276-00 12 Air vent block 041-007339-00
5 Belt BA30-10-06610 13 Slide left-right inversion
115-005375-00
detecting assembly
6 Motor 024-000149-00 14 3-wire sensor 011-000021-00
7 Slide residue collecting 042-010499-00 15 2-wire sensor
2800-21-28878
box
8 Transmitting tube of no-slide
1 115-023152-00
detection sensor
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truck;
10) The slip blade going back to the start position.
4.1.3 Troubleshooting
a. Slide stuck or damaged when coming out of the storage box
Error Description
The slip blade is found unable to push the slide at the beginning, and the slide cannot come
out of the storage box, or only part of it comes out.
Error Analysis
Possible reasons include:
1. The slides are stuck together. When the slip blade pushes one of the slides, the slide is
dragged by the next one and unable to be separated, and then the exit of the storage box
damages the slide when it is being pushed out.
2. The slip blade needs to be maintained after a pre-defined period of service (half a year),
because there may be a number of residues inside the storage box, slots and surface of the
guide rail (see Figure 4-2 for specific positions need cleaning). The residues left on bottom of
the slide storage box may raise slide pile (the large residue may raise the slide up for 0.4mm),
making the slide on the bottom damaged and unable to be moved out (the slide is squeezed
to damage at the exit);
3. Incorrect position of the slide storage box. There are two different situations: 1) Storage
box not well locked, so it is not aligned with the guide rail, making the slide damaged by the
end of the guide rail while coming out; 2) there are residues in the slots of the guide rail where
the storage box is located, so the slides slant when they are put into the box, making them
damaged when coming out from the exit of the storage box.
4. The screws fixing the slip blade are loose or the slip blade is seriously worn. Check the
front of the blade and the the back to see whether they are seriously worn. Either loose or
worn slip blade can make the contact position of the slide and the blade change, making the
pushing-out action unreliable.
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Subsystem Functions
Start
Instrument
shutdown
N Y
N Y
End
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Note:
1) The areas need cleaning are circled in red in the figure below;
Clear these
areas
2) After dismounting and re-installing the slide storage box, adjust the slide quantity detection
sensor and the slide detection sensor (run blank adjustment when there is no slide) when the
storage box is locked by the locking mechanism. This is because different locking levels may
result in different sensor backgrounds, thus leads to varying thresholds and unstable
measurement.
b. The slide is not properly loaded on the shuffle truck, and gets damaged when the
truck moves.
Error Description
The slide is unable to be loaded on the shuttle truck properly, and gets damaged when the
truck moves. The error still exists after restarting the instrument.
Troubleshooting
Check whether there are scraps under the shuttle truck and the slip blade (circled in red). If
scraps are found, remove them using tweezers. Restart the smearing process after cleaning,
and check whether the error is eliminated .
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Subsystem Functions
Tools
107 cross-head screwdriver
1.5mm small inner hexagon spanner
3.5mm block 3202-J30
Tension measurement device
Procedure
Removal:
Unplug the cables connected to the motor;
1 Remove the 4 M3X12 screws using the cross-head screwdriver, and the motor shaft
will slant to the interior. Remove the belt, and take out the motor with the large pulley;
Remove the two retaining screws fixing the large pulley using the 1.5mm small inner
hexagon spanner, making the large pulley separated from the motor.
Installation:
1) Install the synchronous belt, adjust the tension of the belt to make: span=68mm, mass of
the belt=1.2g, belt width=6.4mm, tensile force=72N. Fix the motor using a M3X12 inner
hexagon screw and a +3 big washer. The direction of the motor cable should be the same
as shown in the figure.
2) Check whether the retaining screw of the pulley is loose. If yes, use the block 3202-J30
(3.5m thick) to determine the interval, and then fix the retaining screw of the pulley.
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Subsystem Functions
Validation
1) Check whether the retaining screw of the pulley is loose. If yes, secure it.
2) Tensile force measurement device setup: span=68mm, mass of belt=1.2g, belt
width=6.4mm, displayed tensile force=72N.
Tools
2pt x 250mm cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
1) Dismount the shielding board (1) using the cross-head screwdriver, and then loosen the
screw fixing the sensor mounting plate (5). Put your finger in and remove the sensor together
with the mounting plate.
2) Loosen the screw fixing the sensor to the plate, and then start replacing the sensor.
3) After the sensor is mounted back, the position might be deviate from the previous slightly,
so you need to re-adjust to ensure that it is in the right position. Refer the instructions for
using the fixture - Mechanical Position Adjustment - Step 1 below for details.
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Subsystem Functions
2
1
mounting plate 5
3 2-wire sensor 2800-21-28878 7 3-wire sensor 011-000021-00
7
4 Sensor mounting 042-009225-00
plate 6
Validation 3
1) Check whether the outgoing wire of the 2-wire sensor is pressed by the mounting plate. If
yes, loosen the screw, and put the wire inside the square hole at the side.
2) Refer the instructions for using the fixture - Mechanical Position Adjustment - Step 2 below
for how to validate the position.
Tools
2pt x 250mm cross-head screwdriver
Nipper pliers
Procedure
1) To dismount the sensor 2 or 4, you need to remove the whole assembly first since the
space is limited, and then unplug the sensor connectors. Twist the sensor counterclockwise
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Subsystem Functions
gently using the nipper pliers to dismount it, and then install a new one.
To dismount the sensor 1 or 3, unplug the sensor connectors. Twist the sensor
counterclockwise gently using the nipper pliers to dismount it, and then install a new one.
2) If you need to dismount the slide left-right inversion detection sensor (9), loosen the
screw 8 directly using the pt x 250mm cross-head screwdriver by putting it through the slit in
the middle of the blood dispensing subsystem, and then take out the sensor assembly.
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Figure 4-6 Removing and replacing detection sensors
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Subsystem Functions
Validation
1) Make sure that the black plastic nut is secured, and all sensor wires are correctly
connected to the right socket;
2) Fasten the screw 8.
Tools
A 2.5mm Inner hexagon spanner
Procedure
1) Remove the screw using the inner hexagon spanner and replace the slip blade directly.
Make sure the screw is secured after you mount back the blade, and apply thread sealant on
it. Slip
blade
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Subsystem Functions
Tools
A 107 cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
1) Remove the whole printing assembly first (see the process document of component
removal and maintenance for details), and then loosen the screw using the screwdriver to
replace the block.
Contacting
block
4.1.13 Fixtures
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Subsystem Functions
Jobs to be
Property
NO Work sequence managed
markings
Job Goal
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Subsystem Functions
Heating
cable Heating microelement
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Subsystem Functions
2Print head moving assembly: control the pressing and lifting of the print head, as
well as the horizontal movement, in order to facilitate the printing. The pressing and
lifting of the print head are driven by the stepping motor, while the horizontal
movement is driven by the linear stepping motor.
3Circuit board and print head.
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Subsystem Functions
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Subsystem Functions
4-16
Subsystem Functions
4-17
Subsystem Functions
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Subsystem Functions
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Subsystem Functions
M3X8 passivated
8 Small pulley 1 / 25 Linear motor pedestal /
9 Stainless steel inner 26 Inner hexagon set
hexagon socket cap screw screw with cup point
/ /
GB/T70.1-2000 M3X8 GB/T80-2000 M4X8
passivated black
10 Cable arranging plate 2 27 Lead screw
/ /
connecting pedestal
11 Cross-recessed panhead 28 Motor linear stepping
screw GB/T818-2000 5V 1.8step length
M3X6 with / 0.012192mm lead 024-000519-00
environment-friendly screw 66mm
color-zinc coating
12 Sensor bracket 3 / 29 Sensor bracket 1 /
13 Motor position sensor 30 Cross-recessed
assembly panhead screw
2800-21-28 GB/T818-2000
/
878 M4X10 with
environment-friendly
color-zinc coating
14 Synchronous belt. 31 PHOTOELEC Optical
BA30-10-06
B73MXL6.4 Sensor IP55 940nm 011-000021-00
618
15cm
15 Sensor baffle plate 32 Motor position sensor
/ 2800-21-28878
assembly
16 Inner hexagon set screw 33 Sensor bracket 2
with cup point / /
GB/T80-2000 M3X5 black
17 Stainless steel inner 34
hexagon socket cap screw
/
GB/T70.1-2000 M3X10
passivated
Tools
107 cross-head screwdriver
Standard inner hexagon spanner (1 suite)
Procedure
1Remove the right plate of the main unit. See Figure 4-17;
2Remove the screw (No. 1) fixing the side bath, and then open the side bath plate;
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Subsystem Functions
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Subsystem Functions
7) Unplug the power cord of the printer circuit board and the communication connector, and
then take out the power cord from the 4 wire harness retainers. Note that 2 wire harness
retainers are located in the inside;
8) Take out the slide printing assembly from the right side of the instrument (avoid collision of
the circuit board and the parts around); the dismounted assembly is shown in the figure
below;
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Subsystem Functions
Validation
1) Check if the screws are in-place and tightened;
2) Check if all power cables and communication cables are properly connected, and the
power cord is fixed by the wire harness retainer;
3) Start up the instrument, and check if the slide printing system can print on the slide
properly.
Tools
107 cross-head screwdriver
Standard inner hexagon spanner (1 suite)
Procedure
1)Dismount the whole slide printing assembly from the instrument;
2)Remove the 2 M4 screws under the slide printing system using the inner hexagon
spanner, and then dismount the printer connecting pedestal 1;
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Subsystem Functions
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Subsystem Functions
1 2
Figure 4-22Removing and installing the print head moving assembly 1
No. Name FRU code No. Name FRU code
1 Print head moving / 2 Carbon strip feeding /
motor connector motor connector
4)Remove the 4 M3 screws (No. 2) using the cross-head screwdriver, and then lift
up the PCBA bracket (No. 1) together with the circuit board;
Figure 4-23 Removing and installing the print head moving assembly 2
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Subsystem Functions
5)Twist to loosen the PCBA bracket (shown in the figure below), cut off the cable tie
(No. 4), and then unplug the 1, 2 and 3 sensor connectors;
1 2 3 4
Figure 4-24 Removing and installing the print head moving assembly 3
No. Name FRU code No. Name FRU code
1 Sensor connector / 3 Sensor connector /
(PH-SEN1-LOCATIO) (PH-SEN3-FW)
2 Sensor connector / 4 Cable fixer. .Cable tie 0000-10-10906
(PH-SEN2-ADJUDGE) CTP-123B black
nylon
6) Remove the 4 M3 screws (No. 3), separate the main body for carbon strip
winding (No. 1) and print head moving assembly (No. 2), and then take out the print
head moving assembly; note: while separating the main body for carbon strip
winding and print head moving assembly, tilt the assembly a little bit to prevent the
spring drawbar 1 from twined by the carbon strip winding assembly. While mounting
back the print head moving assembly, make sure you put the spring drawbar 1 into
the notch of the carbon strip winding assembly and it does not hold out against the
front cover.
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Subsystem Functions
Figure 4-25 Removing and installing the print head moving assembly 4
Figure 4-26 Removing and installing the print head moving assembly 5
No. Name FRU code No. Name FRU code
1 Main body for carbon strip 115-025153-00 4 Spring drawbar 1 /
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Subsystem Functions
winding
2 Print head moving 115-018139-00 5 Print head fixing
/
assembly assembly
3 Stainless steel inner 6 Notch position
hexagon socket cap screw
/
GB/T70.1-2000 M3X6
passivated
7) Install the moving assembly following the steps above in the reversed order.
Validation
1Check whether the spring drawbar 1 is located in the notch position after installation, and
whether the print head fixing assembly is properly reset;
2Check whether the motor and sensor cables are correctly connected, and whether the
cable is pressed by any mechanical part;
4.2.8 Removing and Installing the Main Body for Carbon Strip Winding
The removing and installing steps of the main body for carbon strip winding are similar to
those of removing and installing the print head moving assembly. Note: before the removal,
dismount the PCBA bracket together with the PCBA.
Tools
Standard inner hexagon spanner (1 suite)
Procedure
1Open the front door, and dismount the slide storage box and the carbon strip;
2Power off the main unit (as shown in Figure 4-22), and unplug the cables connected
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Subsystem Functions
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Subsystem Functions
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Subsystem Functions
enter the recorded resistance value into the "Average Electric Resistance" field, and
save the change;
Validation
1Make sure the connecting cables are securely connected to the print head socket;
2Note: Make sure that the wires of the print head are properly placed;
3Start up the instrument, and check if the slide printing system can print on the slide
properly.
Tools
107 cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
1Unplug all the connectors connected to the printer drive board PCBA;
Corresponding
Cable Name ID
Socket on the Board
Print head connecting cable - large connector 009-003473-00 J19
Print head connecting cable-small connector 009-003473-00 J2
Print module sensor connecting cable 1 009-003474-00 J5
Print module sensor connecting cable 2 009-003475-00 J6
Print head pressing motor connecting cable 009-003471-00 J17
Power cord 009-003468-00 J1
Printer drive board communication cable 009-003469-00 J13
Print head moving motor connecting cable 009-003470-00 J16
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Subsystem Functions
3Install the new PCBA following the steps above in the reversed order.
Validation
1Check whether the connectors are properly inserted to the corresponding sockets
and whether the connections are secure;
2Start up the instrument and print on a slide, and then check the printout to see
whether the slide printing system works properly.
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Subsystem Functions
Tools
107 cross-head screwdriver
Standard inner hexagon spanner (1 suite)
Procedure
1)Remove the carbon strip twining assembly;
2)Remove the driving assembly shield (NO. 1) and the screws (No. 3, 4, and 5), and
then take out the motor;
3)Before installing the new motor, dismount the synchronous pulley (No. 7) and
mount it on to the new motor. Note: the distance between the pulley and the motor
surface should be 3mm; one of the fastening screws is placed against the flat
position; secure the screw by apply thread locker again;3mm
4)After installing the new motor, stretch the synchronous belt (No. 2) to retain proper
tension;
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Subsystem Functions
environment-friendl
y color-zinc coating
2 Synchronous belt. BA30-10-0 6 Mixing motor and
B73MXL6.4 6618 the connecting 3100-21-49049
cable
3 Stainless steel inner / 7 Small pulley 1
hexagon socket cap
/
screw GB/T70.1-2000
M3X8 passivated
4 Flat washer - Grade A / 8 Glue. .Thread
GB/T97.1-2002 3 with locker 24350ml/EA
A90-000060---
environment-friendly (tube)
color-zinc coating
Validation
1)Check whether the synchronous belt is fully stretched and proper tension is
retained;
2)Check whether the screws fixing the synchronous belt is tightened;
3)Check whether the motor connector is facing the downside of the assembly;
4)Start up the instrument and print on a slide, and then check the printout to see
whether the slide printing assembly works properly.
Procedure
1)Remove the carbon strip twining assembly;
2)Remove the driving assembly shield (No. 1), loosen the screws (No. 3, 4, and 5),
push the motor and take out the synchronous belt (No. 2). See the figure in Section
1.2.6;
3)After a new synchronous belt is installed, stretch it to retain proper tension;
Validation
1)Check whether the synchronous belt is fully stretched and proper tension is
retained;
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Subsystem Functions
Tools
107 cross-head screwdriver
Standard inner hexagon spanner (1 suite)
Procedure
1)Remove the print head moving assembly
2)Unplug the cable connectors connected to the motor;
3)Remove the M3 screw (No. 1) and the cable arranging plate (No. 2);
4)Remove the 4 M3 screws (No. 4), take off the synchronous belt, tilt and take out
the stepping motor (No. 3). Note: do not loosen or remove the sensor bracket or
the sensors;
5)Before installing the new motor, remove the synchronous pulley (No. 5) and
mount it on the new motor. One of the fastening screws is placed against the flat
position;
6)After installing the new motor, stretch the synchronous belt (No. 6) to retain proper
tension;
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Subsystem Functions
with
environment-friendly
color-zinc coating
2 Cable arranging plate2 / 6 Synchronous belt. BA30-10-0661
B73MXL6.4 8
3 Motor Step 3.6V 1.8 7 Glue. .Thread
024-00036
degree/step hold torque locker 24350ml/EA A90-000060---
6-00
0.53Nm (tube)
4 Stainless steel inner
hexagon socket cap
/
screw GB/T70.1-2000
M3X8 passivated
Validation
1)Check whether the synchronous belt is fully stretched and proper tension is
retained;
2)Check whether the screws fixing the synchronous belt is tightened;
3)Check whether the cable connector is inserted into the socket of the motor.
Tools
Standard inner hexagon spanner (1 suite)
Procedure
1)Remove the print head moving assembly
2)Remove the M4 screw (No. 2) from the lead screw;
3)Remove the M3 inner hexagon screw (No. 6), and dismount the linear stepping
motor (No. 4);
4)After the new motor is installed, secure the retaining screw using thread locker.
Note: the retaining screw should aim at the sunken spot of the lead screw;
5)Install the new motor following the steps above in the reversed order.
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Subsystem Functions
Figure 4-33 Removing and installing the print head moving motor
No. Name FRU code No. Name FRU code
1 Lead screw connecting 5 Lead screw
024-000519-
pedestal / (integrated with the
00
motor)
2 Inner hexagon set screw 6 Stainless steel
with cup point inner hexagon
GB/T80-2000 M4X8 black / socket cap screw /
GB/T70.1-2000
M3X8 passivated
3 Linear motor pedestal 7 Glue. .Thread
A90-000060-
/ locker 24350ml/EA
--
(tube)
4 Motor linear stepping 5V
1.8step length 024-000519-
0.012192mm lead screw 00
66mm
Validation
1)Check whether the retaining screw is tightened;
2)Check whether the retaining screw aims at the sunken spot of the lead screw.
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Subsystem Functions
Figure 4-34 Front cover Figure 4-35 Back plate (PCBA bracket removed)
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Subsystem Functions
Procedure
1 Unplug the connecting cables from the micro-switch. Note: the green connector is
connected to Pin 1, and the black one to Pin 2, while the Pin 3 in the middle is idled.
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Subsystem Functions
Validation
1)Check whether the cables are connected correctly;
2)Check whether the stroke opening and closing are proper, and whether the
micro-switch is over-pressed when the rotating arm goes down.
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Subsystem Functions
Procedure
Figure 4-38Removing and installing the carbon strip breakage detection sensor
No. Name FRU code No. Name FRU code
1 Stainless steel inner / 4 Front plate of the /
hexagon socket cap screw transmission case
GB/T70.1-2000 M3X8
passivated
2 Printing module keypad 051-001568 5 Motor position sensor
2800-21-28878
PCBA -00 assembly
3 Key cap / 6 Cross-recessed
panhead screw
GB/T818-2000 M3X6
/
with
environment-friendly
color-zinc coating
Validation
Check whether the cables are connected correctly
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4.2.19 Removing and Installing the Printing Module Key Board PCBA
Tools
Standard inner hexagon spanner (1 suite)
Procedure
1Dismount the whole slide printing assembly from the instrument;
2Pull out the key cap (No. 3);
3Remove the M3 inner hexagon screws (No. 1), and dismount the printing module
key board PCBA;
4While installing the new printing module key board PCBA, mount the key board
PCBA first from the inside, and then install the key cap from the outside.
Procedure
Dismount the whole slide printing assembly from the instrument;
Remove the PCBA bracket to reveal the back plate;
Unplug the sensor cable connector (No. 1);
Remove the No. 2 M4 screws, and dismount the sensor.
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Figure 4-39 Removing and Installing the Horizontal Linear Movement Start Position
Sensor
No. Name FRU code No. Name FRU code
1 PHOTOELEC Optical 2 Cross-recessed /
Sensor IP55 940nm 15cm panhead screw
011-000021- GB/T818-2000
00 M4X10 with
environment-friendly
color-zinc coating
Validation
Check whether the cables are connected correctly
Procedure
1Dismount the whole slide printing assembly from the instrument as instructed in
Section 1.2.1;
2Remove the PCBA bracket to reveal the back plate;
3Unplug the sensor cable connector (No. 1);
4Remove the M3 cross-recessed screw (No. 2), and dismount the sensor. Note:
Do not dismount or move the vertical deflection position fixing sensor or the sensor
bracket aside.
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Figure 4-40 Removing and Installing Vertical Movement Position Detection Sensor
No. Name FRU code No. Name FRU code
1 Motor position sensor 2 Cross-recessed /
assembly panhead screw
2800-21-28 GB/T818-2000 M3X6
878 with
environment-friendly
color-zinc coating
Validation
Check whether the cables are connected correctly
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Procedure
Figure 4-41 Removing and installing vertical movement position fixing sensor
No. Name FRU code No. Name FRU code
1 Motor position sensor 2800-21-2 3 Sensor bracket /
assembly 8878
2 Cross-recessed /
panhead screw
GB/T818-2000 M3X6
with
environment-friendly
color-zinc coating
Adjustment
After the sensor is replaced, you need to re-adjust the printing pressure as instructed below:
1) Go to the "Slide Printing Pos." adjusting screen. In the "Shuttle Truck Motor" area, tap
"Motor Initialization", and then select "Printing Pos."; in the "Printing Module Vertical
Motor" area, select "Start Pos.";
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2) Place a slide in the shuttle truck. In the "Printing Module Vertical Motor" area, select
"Pre-Print Pos.", and then select "Print Pos.". Keep tapping the "Upward" button until the
compensation step becomes 0, and tap "Save";
3) Tap "Start Pos.", "Pre-Print Pos." and "Print Pos." in turn, and keep tapping
"Downward" until the print head goes 26steps after contacting the slide. Tap "Save" after
the adjustment. Note: remove the carbon strip to ensure better view when the print head
contact the slide.
Validation
1Start up the instrument, and check if the slide printing system can print on the slide
properly.
2Check if the carbon strip has leak or crack.
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Note: after the print test page function is enabled, all the printouts are all considered as test
pages, which do not change when the print setup is changed (print contents or format). If you
switch to the administrator or operator access level, the print test page function will be
disabled automatically.
Possible Cause:
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Solution:
Use a clean slide
Clean the print head (see Section 4.2.11)
If black line is still found in fixed position after cleaning, the heating micro-element of
the print head may be broken;
Possible Cause:
Small impurity substances on the surface of the slide
Print head needs to be cleaned
Solution:
Use a clean slide
Clean the print head (see Section 4.2.11)
If white line is still found in fixed position after cleaning and the line goes through the
printout, the heating micro-element of the print head may be broken;
Possible Cause:
Use slide other than specified (e.g. the label area is frosted)
The print head needs to be cleaned (See Section 4.2.11 for details
The degree of blackness is too low
Incorrect resistance entry after replacing the print head(see Section xxx);
Improper printing angle after replacing the print head
Printing pressure inadequate
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Solution:
Use a clean slide
Clean the print head (see Section 4.2.11)
Adjust the degree of blackness (not available temporarily)
Check and modify the print head resistance value R(See Section xxx);
Adjust the printing angle (See Section XXX)
Adjust the printing pressure (See Section XXX)
Possible Cause:
Impurity substances on the surface of the slide
Solution:
Use a clean slide
5. Printout unevenly (some parts are darker, and some parts are lighter)
Possible Cause:
The label area of the slide is not level;
Print head pressure uneven in left and right.
Solution:
Use specified slide
Adjust the printing pressure (See Section XXX)
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are changed. After the setup is changed, print on one slide to check the quality.
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resolution is;
The less information to be printed, the larger the minimum unit is, and the lower the resolution
is;
Tap "Setup" -> "System"->"Advanced Print Setup" , and select desired resolution,
After the configuration, print on a slide, and use the bar-code scanner in site to see it can
identify the bar-code.
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Note:
Wear clean gloves while cleaning the print head;
Taking the print head by holding the two sides between fingers;
While placing the print head, make sure the side with the aluminous block facing
down (the side with the heater wire facing up);
Do not blow from your mouth towards the print head (the spittle may come to the
surface of the print head, causing damage or corrosion);
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Do not touch the heater wire of the print head or PCB with bare hand;
Do not wipe the label area while cleaning, in order not to clear the printing on the
label.
Piercing &
Mixing Sample
Aspirating Sample State
Analysis
Open-vial
Aspirating Micro
Aspirating
Left-Right
Picking up Cleaning Loading Inversion Dispensing
Inversion Slide Printing
Slide Slide Slide Detection Blood
Detection
Figure 4-47 Function flow of the auto slide maker & stainer
The functions circled in red are the functions completed by the sampling & dispensing
subsystem, which include:
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4.3.3 Diagram
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Start pos.
Separation bubble pos.
Open-vial loading
movement
Aspiration position: both the horizontal motor and vertical motor are at the
aspiration position;
Cleaning position: both the horizontal motor and vertical motor are at the cleaning
position;
Ready for dispensing position: the horizontal motor is at the dispensing position
(start position), and the vertical motor at the ready for dispensing position;
Dispensing position: both the horizontal motor and vertical motor are at the
dispensing position (start position).
Figures and charts are used in subsequent sections for better understanding.
The requirements for different positions are shown in the table below.
Table 4-1 Requirements for different positions in sampling & dispensing subsystem
Distance
Step Need
Sequenc from the Detailed Position
Distance Name Adjustm
e Name Start Requirement
(mm) ent?
Position
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(mm)
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Piercing Probe
T5-J2
Blood Sensor2 Drop
J5-T13-J6
C3 Needle
T1 C4
Probe
T20 C8 Wipe
T6
Liquid Sensor
PS1
T7
T19 T16
CV1 T18
OPEN
C1
100uLSYRING
2.5mLSYRING
C9 C11
TS
C12
T2 T23 T24
PV04/GV16
PV03/GV20 GV57
PV05/GV15
WC-B2
WC-B1
70KPa
C2 T28
T22
T29
J3-T12-J4-P3
J9-T27-J10
T3
SV36
WC-B1
WC-B2
H A
G
-40KPa
70KPa
T31
C19
T32
-40KPa
70KPa
GV41
T73
C10 T74
T45
T43
GV58
T83
TC8 LC-D
WC_B
LF1 TC4
C31
T82 T81
For the fluidic component functions, see the section of the fluidic system.
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120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120 120
Open-vial, single
aspiration for single slide Aspirating Cleaning Aspirating Cleaning Aspirating Cleaning
17.5s 12s 17.5s 12s 17.5s 12s
Micro mode Dispensing Dispensing Dispensing
3.5s 3.5s 3.5s
Dispensing Dispensing
Open-vial, single 3.5s 3.5s Cleaning
Aspirating Cleaning Cleaning Aspirating Cleaning Cleaning
aspiration for three 17.5s 26.3s 26.3s 12s 17.5s 26.3s 26.3s
slides Dispensing Dispensing
3.5s 3.5s
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30uL
Blood
sensor 1 Blood PV5-02
PV5-01 sensor 2
1.0FEP-xx
10uL
30uL
Blood
sensor 1 Blood PV5-02
PV5-01 sensor 2
1.0FEP-xx
10uL
In the piercing sequence, the dispensing probe moves to the cleaning position. At the same
time, the piercing cylinder gas valve opens, and the probe gets into the tube.
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Piercing probe
200uL
Blood
sensor 1 Blood PV5-02
PV5-01 sensor 2 30uL 1.0FEP-xx
30uL
100uL
2.5mL syringe syringe
10uL
Blood
sensor 1 Blood 80uLPV5-02
PV5-01
sensor 2
1.0FEP-xx
30uL
100uL
2.5mL syringe syringe
10uL
Piercing probe
120uL 50uL
Blood
sensor 1 Blood 30uLPV5-02
PV5-01
sensor 2
1.0FEP-xx
30uL
100uL
2.5mL syringe syringe
Piercing probe
50uL
Blood
sensor 1 Blood 30uLPV5-02
PV5-01 sensor 2
1.0FEP-xx
150uL
100uL
syringe
30uL
2.5mL syringe
In the second aspiration sequence, the actions of different parts are as follows:
The 2.5mL syringe aspirate 50uL (fluidic action)
The 2.5mL syringe pushes the 50uL sample into the dispensing tubing (fluidic action)
The 2.5mL syringe aspirate 150uL (fluidic action)
In this way, while preparing for dispensing, there is a segment of gas and sample for
separation between the diluent and the sample, in order to reduce the influence of the diluent
residue to the subsequent sample flow.
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Piercing probe
30uL
Blood
sensor 1 Blood PV5-02
PV5-01 sensor 2 2
1.0FEP-xx 120uL
100uL 1
syringe 3
2.5mL syringe
In the second aspiration sequence, the actions of different parts are as follows:
1.The 2.5mL syringe pushes the sample into the dispensing probe (fluidic action)
2.The dispensing probe gets inside the probe wipe, where the exterior and the tip of
the probe are cleaned (mechanical action:1 )
3.Dispensing probe goes to the ready for dispensing position (mechanical actions:
2 ,
3)
Piercing probe
30uL
Blood
sensor 1 Blood PV5-02
PV5-01
sensor 2 117uL
1.0FEP-xx
1 2
100uL
syringe
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Piercing probe
30uL 2
Blood
sensor 1 Blood PV5-02
PV5-01 sensor 2
1.0FEP-xx
4 3
1
10uL
2.Cleaning the piercing pathway, and the interior of the dispensing probe (fluidic
action)
3.Cleaning the exterior of the dispensing probe, and then the dispensing probe
goes to the separation bubble position (mechanical action: 4 )
In summary, the detailed actions of the sampling & dispensing subsystem in auto loading
mode are shown in the figure below:
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30
Probe
Piercing First aspiration withdrawal Second aspiration Preparing for dispensing Dispensing Cleaning and resetting
M_DRP_H
5.2 5.6 0.9 1.3
M_TUBEIN
4.6 5
PUMP_SYR +2006
+4010 0.2 4.3 INIT 9 +5010 6.3 6.7 +2010
+50 7 +1606 -2956
-50 7 MAX-1200
+85010
DROP_SYR 6.7 7.0 +1016
+3516 -516 1.7 3.4 INIT 16
+1016 -216
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Piercing V81 0 0
Open-vial probe wipe drawing V16 4.3 ~ 6.5 0 0.9 5.5 6.7
LC_D 7 11
WC_B 7 11
TS_L_B
PS_L_B
CHECK_PUNC
SAMPLE_COMPLETE
READY_DROP
DROP_OVER
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Figure4-59 Open-vial mode sequence flow of the sampling & dispensing subsystem
In the figure above, TS_L_B is the command of diluent temperature test, and PS_L_B is the
command of sample pressure test. See the introduction of viscosity test for details.
Note: the sampling & dispensing sequence of each sample lasts for 32s, where 2s is
overlapping with the time for the next sample.
Note: for single aspiration for multiple slides, its cleaning and resetting actions are covered by
the cleaning and resetting+preparing for dispensing actions introduced above.
30uL
Blood
sensor 1 Blood PV5-02
PV5-01
sensor 2
1.0FEP-xx
10uL
30uL
Blood
sensor 1 Blood PV5-02
PV5-01
sensor 2
1.0FEP-xx
10uL
In the feeding sequence, the open-vial loading mechanism transports the uncapped tube
from the start position to the aspiration position.
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1
3
Piercing probe
10uL 150uL
30uL
Blood
sensor 1 Blood PV5-02 2
PV5-01 sensor 2
1.0FEP-xx
1 4
1.Dispensing probe goes to the aspiration position (mechanical action; see the
figure above)
2.Aspirating 150uL sample (fluidic action)
3.Dispensing probe goes back to the cleaning position. At the sample time, the
exterior of the dispensing probe is cleaned, and the open-vial feeding mechanism
goes back to the start position (mechanical action; see the right figure below)
Piercing probe
190u
L
10uL 130uL
Blood
sensor 1
2
Blood PV5-02
PV5-01 sensor 2
1.0FEP-xx
1 3
100uL
syringe
2.5mL syringe
1.Dispensing 20uL sample, cleaning the dispensing probe tip (fluidic action)
2.Dispensing probe goes to the ready for dispensing position (mechanical action)
Piercing probe
190u
L
Blood
sensor 1 Blood PV5-02 2
PV5-01 sensor 2
1.0FEP-xx
4 3
100uL 1
syringe 10uL
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M_DRP_H 3 3.4
0.9 1.3
M_TUBEIN
4.6 5
PUMP_SYR 0.2 4.3 INIT 9 +5010 6.3 6.7 +2010
+1506 -5010 +5010
MAX290
V81
V36 0 6.2 8.1 9.5 2.8~3.2 6.2 9
V37
V25
V21
Note: for single aspiration for multiple slides, its cleaning and resetting actions are covered by
the cleaning and resetting+preparing for dispensing actions introduced above.
The actions in micro mode is similar to those in open-vial mode. The only difference is that, in
open-vial mode, it is the 2.5mL syringe (PUMP_SYR) aspirating 150uL sample, while in micro
mode, it is the 100uL syringe (DROP_SYR) aspirating 20uL sample. Therefore, the micro
mode sequence flow is not introduced here.
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(viscosity=0)
P1 ;
2.At the Calibration screen, measure the pressure when aspirating diluent
B P3 P1
D P2 P1
Since the ambient pressure and temperature, as well as the temperature of the diluent vary,
to get rid of the influence of these factors, the following values should be recorded:
P0 _ C
Atmospheric pressure: (the atmospheric pressure in the sampling &
P0 _ J
dispensing process), (the atmospheric pressure in the calibration process)
TD _ C
Diluent temperature: (the diluent temperature in the sampling & dispensing
TD _ J
process), (the diluent temperature in the calibration process)
TE _ C
Ambient temperature: (the ambient temperature in the sampling &
TE _ J
dispensing process), (the ambient temperature in the calibration process)
Considering the values above, and the viscosity values of the diluent in different temperature,
the viscosity of the blood sample is attained. Calculation formula:
D _ J ( P3 _ C P0 _ C ) D _ C ( P1_ J P0 _ J )
B _ C
( P2 _ J P1_ J )
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TD _ J P0 _ J P2 _ J P2 _ j
Attain the fiducial values of the viscosity: , , ,
Ensure the correlation between the viscosity in open-vial mode and in the auto
loading mode
Note: the correlation here is not equal to consistency. Since the blood sample is diluted in
auto loading mode, and the viscosity measurement is to measure the viscosity of the sample
dispensed from the probe (the viscosity after dilution), so for the same vial of sample, the
viscosity value attained in open-vial mode is higher than that attained in auto loading mode.
The specific ratio between the two values depends on the viscosity of the sample.
Operation procedure: TBD
Note: to ensure the effectiveness of the calibration, be aware of the following:
1.The ambient temperature should be stable: from 1 hour before the calibration to
the time when the calibration is finished, the temperature change should be no
larger than 2
2.The diluent should be equilibrated at the current temperature for more than 12
hours
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2Remove the M4x12 cross-recessed panhead screw fixing the sensor, and then
dismount the sensor;
3Mount the new sensor;
4Connect the sensor cables;
5Readjust the sensors after replacement. See ..... for the procedure.
Figure 4-66 Replacing the FRU of the horizontal motor of the blood dispensing
assembly
No. Name FRU code No. Name FRU code
1 M4X8 screw / 4 Stepping motor TBD
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Figure 4-67 Replacing the FRU of the vertical motor of the blood dispensing assembly
No. Name FRU code No. Name FRU code
1 Motor linear 024-000462-00 4 M3x12 inner /
stepping 5V hexagon screw
0.0635mm/step (with spring
bipolar washer and flat
washer)
2 M3X8 inner / 5 M3x12 inner /
hexagon screw hexagon screw
(with spring
washer)
3 Nuts in the linear / 6 Motor pedestal /
stepping motor
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requirement), and twist the pressing ring clockwise to fix the dispensing probe;
Connect the rubber tube to the dispensing probe.
The spreading of blood film (smearing) is to make smeared slide by actions of smearing
mechanism after getting the smear parameters from the "Table of smearing parameters"
based on the properties of the blood sample.
Properties of the blood sample need to be taken into consideration include: viscosity, and
HCT value;
The smearing parameters include: blood dispensing volume, angle of scraping, blood drop
spread time, speed of smearing, and angle of smearing.
Sample
Viscosity Level Dispensing
Measurement Volume
Smearing Parameters
Blood
Enter HCT Speed of
Action Dispensing &
Value Smearing
Smearing
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Smearing Control
Part of the smearing function is to dispense the blood sample onto the slide, and then make
the blood drop spread to a film qualified in both appearance (total area of the film, width,
length, and shape) and cell distribution. Therefore, the key smearing parameters (including
blood dispensing volume, speed of smearing and angle of smearing) need to be determined
based on the properties of the blood sample.
Dispensing in drop
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Smearing
Film
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48mm 50mm
Blood drop
spreading line
Standard Shape
1. In the figure of "Abnormal shape A", the tail of the blood film is tilted, and the blood
dispensing position is abnormal.
To adjust: go to the blood dispensing position adjusting screen ("Service"->"Position
Adjust"->"Blood Dispensing Pos.", and run "Motor Initialization" of the horizontal motor of
blood dispensing. After the initialization is completed, select "Horizontal Start Pos.", and
adjust the dispensing position forward or backward according to the actual deviation (1 step
equals to 0.162mm). Tap "Save" when the adjustment completes. (See Section xxx for
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details)
2. In the figure of "Abnormal shape B", the tail of the blood film is tilted, and the position of the
sapphire spreader slide is abnormal.
To adjust: go to the blood dispensing position adjusting screen ("Service"->"Position
Adjust"->"Smearing Pos.", and run "Motor Initialization" of the horizontal motor of smearing
module. After the initialization is completed, select "Horizontal Start Pos.", and adjust the
spreader slide position in relation to the shuttle truck forward or backward according to the
actual deviation (1 step equals to 0.162mm). (See Section xxx for details)
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3. In the figure of "Abnormal shape C", the blood film position and the blood dispensing
position are deviated in general. Not caused by the two reasons above.
To adjust: go to the blood dispensing position adjusting screen ("Service"->"Position
Adjust"->"Slide Loading Pos.", and run "Motor Initialization" of the slide loading motor. After
the initialization is completed, select "End Pos.", and adjust the slide position in relation to the
shuttle truck leftward or rightward according to the actual deviation. (See Section xxx for
details)
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Mechanical
Name of the sensor Cable Labeling Function FRU code
ID
Shuttle truck loading
SEN5_TRNS_LD SEN5 2800-21-28878
position sensor
Shuttle truck printing
SEN6_TRNS_PRT SEN6 2800-21-28878
position sensor
Shuttle truck blood
dispensing position SEN7_TRNS_DRP SEN7 2800-21-28878
sensor
Shuttle truck start
SEN9_TRNS_SM_S SEN9 2800-21-28878
position sensor
Shuttle truck end
SEN8_TRNS_SM_E SEN8 2800-21-28878
position sensor
Shuttle truck slide
levering position SEN10_TRNS_ROL SEN10 2800-21-28878
sensor
Spreader slide
horizontal cleaning SEN11_SMR_H_CLN SEN11 011-000021-00
position sensor
Spreader slide
horizontal smearing SEN12_SMR_H_SMR SEN12 011-000021-00
position sensor
Spreader slide
vertical start position SEN13_SMR_V_S SEN13 011-000021-00
sensor
Spreader slide
vertical smearing SEN14_SMR_V_SMR SEN14 011-000021-00
position sensor
Levering module
horizontal position SEN15_ROL_H SEN15 011-000021-00
sensor
Slide levering
in-position detection OP5_ROL OP5 115-005375-00
sensor
The slide shuttle truck transports slides to different positions, and the spreader slide spreads
the blood drop to make the smear. The key positions are shown below:
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Figure 4-77 The structure of the shuttle truck X-direction movement assembly
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Tools
M2.5 inner hexagon screwdriver, 3202-J09 slide loading adjusting fixture
Procedure
Removal:
1 Open the front cover assembly, fix the cover firmly with the stop bar.
2 Pull the spreader slide assembly manually to to the position shown in the figure
below.
3 Remove the 3 M3X12 inner hexagon screws and the flat washers fixing the spreader
slide assembly and the spreader slide Y/Z-direction movement assembly, and then
dismount the spreader slide assembly.
4 Mount the new spreader slide assembly, and pre-tighten the screws (do not fix
them).
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Adjustment:
1Place the slide loading adjusting fixture on the slide shuttle truck, and pull the
truck to the position shown in the figure.
2Adjust the position and angle of the spreader slide slightly, making the spreading
edge falling into the groove of the slide loading adjusting fixture. Fix the screws
(keep the spreading edge inside the groove while fixing the screws).
Validation
1 After replacing the spreader slide, run a slide making cycle, and check whether the
blood film on the finished slide is symmetrical at the center.
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Tools
M2.5 inner hexagon screwdriver
Procedure
Removal:
1Open the left cover assembly, fix the cover firmly with the stop bar.
2Place the slide levering assembly to the vertical position shown in the figure
below.
3Pull the synchronous belt of the shuttle truck manually, to make the truck move to
the position shown in the figure.
4Remove the 8 M3X16 inner hexagon screws fixing the shuttle truck assembly
and the anterior and posterior sliders of the truck driving rail.
5Move the shuttle truck to the belt clamp retaining screw to reveal the protective
board of the sensor, as shown in the figure below
6Remove the 2 M3X8 inner hexagon screws fixing the synchronous belt of the
shuttle truck using the inner hexagon screwdriver, and then remove the truck.
7Mount the new spreader slide assembly, and tighten the screws.
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Adjustment:
1)Tap "Service""Position Adjust" to go to the position adjusting screw. Tap the
"Motor Initialization" buttons of the "Slide Loading Pos." and "Slide Loading End
Pos." in turn.
2) Place the "3202-J27 slide shuttle truck loading position adjusting fixture" at the
position shown in the figure below, and adjust the fixture position in relation to the
shuttle truck using the "Leftward" and "Rightward" buttons, to make the fixture in
contact with the shuttle truck. The area shown in the figure below is the qualified
contacting area. Remove the fixture
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PASS when
the two contact
like this
Validation
1 After replacing the spreader slide, run a slide making cycle, and check whether the
blood film is normal.
Tools
M3 inner hexagon screwdriver
Procedure
Note: the location of the spreader slide Y/Z-direction movement assembly
is shown in the figure below.
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Removal:
1Open the front cover assembly, fix the cover firmly with the stop bar.
2Unplug the connecting cables and the slots J4/J5/J38 on the circuit board shown
in the figure below. Take out the connecting cables from the cable accommodation
slot.
J9
J9
051-001438-00
051-001438-00
Ultrasonic
Ultrasonic cleaning
cleaning drive
drive
051-001356-00
051-001356-00 Print
Print driving
driving board
board
control
control board
board (B)
(B) [K]
[K]
J1
J1 J13
J13 J5
J5
J10
J10 A3
A3 A10
A10
J9
J9 J6
J6 J11
J11
A23
A23 C-009-004101-00 3204 keyboard cable
A40
J5
A40
J5
C-009-003467-00 Analog 12V output cable A26
A26 C-009-003516-00 Fluid pressure detection board cable
051-001508-00
051-001508-00 3204
3204 SM&S
SM&S data
data board
board
J1 051-001543-00
051-001543-00 SM&S
SM&S power
power distributor[D]
distributor[D] [A]
[A]
J1
A41
A41
J2
J2
Power
Power assembly
assembly C-009-003859-00 Drive board digital and power cables
J30
J30 J4 051-000329-00
J4 051-000329-00 Valve
Valve drive
drive board
board A(J-A)
A(J-A) J5
J5
051-001515-00
051-001515-00 3204
3204 power
power drive
drive board
board (A)
(A)
[C-A
[C-A ]]
J1
J1
C-009-003857-00 Board card analog 12V power cord
009-004202-00 SM&S protective earth C-009-003961-00 Drive board B communication cable
wire C-009-003859-00 Drive board digital and power cables J28
J28
Transformer
Transformer
J21 051-000507-00
051-000507-00 Air-pressure
Air-pressure
J21 detection
J2
J2 detection board
board [P]
[P]
J1
J1
051-001515-00
051-001515-00 3204
3204 Power
Power drive
drive board
board
J1
J1 cable
cable (B)
(B) J40 C-009-003514-00 Air-pressure detection board cable
J7 Heating
Heating control
control board
board PCBA
PCBA [E] J6 [C-B J40
C-009-003479-00 Heating drive board J7 [E] J6 [C-B ]]
power cord
J30
J30 J4
J4 051-000329-00
051-000329-00 Valve
Valve drive
drive board
board B(J-B)
B(J-B) J5
J5
C-009-003461-00 Transformer output cable
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Figure 4-89 Cable connection of the spreader slide Y/Z-direction movement assembly
3Remove the 4 M4X8 inner hexagon screws fixing the spreader slide
Y/Z-direction movement assembly to the basal plate using the inner hexagon
screwdriver.
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6Dismount the spreader slide from the spreader slide Y/Z-direction movement
assembly. See Section1.3.1 for how to dismount it.
7Mount the new spreader slide assembly, and tighten the screws.
8Mount the spreader slide to the new spreader slide Y/Z-direction movement
assembly. See Section 1.3.1 for how to mount it.
9Re-connect the cables of the assembly and those of the circuit board slots.
Validation
2 After replacing the assembly, run a slide making cycle, and check whether the blood
film is normal.
Tools
M2.5 inner hexagon screwdriver, M4 inner hexagon screwdriver, tensiometer
Procedure
Note: the location of the driven wheel assembly is shown in the figure below.
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Removal:
1Open the left cover assembly, fix the cover firmly with the stop bar.
2Remove the 3 M4X8 inner hexagon screws fixing the shuttle truck driven wheel
assembly to the basal plate.
3Put away the synchronous belt driving the shuttle truck to take out the shuttle
truck driven wheel assembly, as shown in the figure below.
4Mount the new shuttle truck driven wheel assembly, and tighten the screws.
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Adjustment:
1Loosen the 2 M3X12 inner hexagon screws (driven wheel retaining screws) and
1 M5X20 inner hexagon screws (driven wheel tensioning screw) using the inner
hexagon screwdriver, as shown in the figure below.
2Twin the synchronous belt driving the shuttle truck around the driven wheel.
3Tighten the M5X20 inner hexagon screw (driven wheel tensioning screw), and
measure the tensile force of the shuttle truck synchronous belt using the tensiometer.
Make sure the measured value is between 35N and 45N.
4Tighten the 2 M3X12 inner hexagon screws (driven wheel retaining screws)
using the inner hexagon screwdriver.
Validation
3 After replacing the assembly, run a slide making cycle, and check whether the blood
film is normal.
Tools
M2.5 inner hexagon screwdriver, M4 inner hexagon screwdriver, tensiometer
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Procedure
Note: the location of the driving wheel assembly is shown in the figure below.
Removal:
1Open the front cover assembly, fix the cover firmly with the stop bar.
2Disconnect the wire coming out of the shuttle truck motor from the connector.
3Remove the 4 M4X8 inner hexagon screws fixing the shuttle truck driving wheel
assembly to the basal plate.
4Put away the synchronous belt driving the shuttle truck to take out the shuttle
truck driving wheel assembly, as shown in the figure below.
5Mount the new shuttle truck driven wheel assembly, and tighten the screws.
6Re-connect the wire coming out of the shuttle truck motor to the connector.
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Adjustment:
1 Loosen the 2 M3X12 inner hexagon screws (driven wheel retaining screws) and 1
M5X20 inner hexagon screws (driven wheel tensioning screw) using the inner
hexagon screwdriver, as shown in the figure below.
2 Twin the synchronous belt driving the shuttle truck around the driving wheel.
3 Tighten the M5X20 inner hexagon screw (driven wheel tensioning screw), and
measure the tensile force of the shuttle truck synchronous belt using the tensiometer.
Make sure the measured value is between 35N and 45N.
4 Tighten the 2 M3X12 inner hexagon screws (driven wheel retaining screws) using
the inner hexagon screwdriver.
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Validation
1 After replacing the assembly, run a slide making cycle, and check whether the blood
film is normal.
Procedure
Note: the location of the long guide rail of the shuttle truck is shown in the figure
below.
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Figure4-98 The location of the long guide rail of the shuttle truck
1Open the front cover, left cover, and right cover, and secure them using the
corresponding stop bars.
2Remove the slide shuttle truck assembly as instructed in Section 1.3.2.
3Remove the 6 M3X8 inner hexagon screws fixing the long guide rail of the shuttle
truck to the basal plate of the guide rail using the inner hexagon screwdriver, and
then take out the long guide rail from the right side of the instrument.
Figure4-99 Removing and replacing the long guide rail of the shuttle truck
4Mount the new long guide rail, and tighten the screws.
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Validation
1 After replacing the assembly, run a slide making cycle, and check whether the blood
film is normal.
Tools
M2.5 inner hexagon screwdriver
Procedure
Note: the locations of the shuttle truck positioning sensors are shown in the
figure below.
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Figure4-101 Removing and replacing the positioning sensor of the blood dispensing
position
Adjustment:
1Go to the blood dispensing position adjusting screen shown in the figure below,
and place the 3204-J33 blood dispensing position adjusting fixture at the loading
position. Tap the "Motor Initialization" buttons of the "Shuttle Truck Motor",
"Dispensing Module Horizontal Movement" and "Dispensing Module Vertical
Movement" in turn.
Figure 4-102 Adjusting the positioning sensor of the blood dispensing position 1
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2Make the blood dispensing probe tip align with the dispensing position of the
fixture using the "Leftward" and "Rightward" buttons of the "Blood Dispensing Pos."
(as shown in the figure below). Tap the "Save" button of "Blood Dispensing Pos." to
save and exit.
Blood
dispensing
position aligns
with dispensing
probe tip
position
Validation
After replacing the assembly, run a slide making cycle, and check whether the blood film is
normal.
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Subsystem Functions
Assembly
Material Name ID
Tools
107 cross-head screwdriver
Standard inner hexagon spanner (1 suite)
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Procedure
Note:
When unplugging the inlet tube of the cleaning bath, there will be a diluent outflow of
about 50ul. Use tissues or a dry cloth to hold the diluent.
2.Remove the screws fixing the back plate of the main unit using the screwdriver,
and then dismount the back plate (the green plate in the figure below is the back
plate).
3.Remove the M4 cross-recessed screw (circled in red in the figure below) using the
cross-head screwdriver, and then open the plate highlighted in light blue in the figure
below.
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4.The location of the cleaning bath assembly is shown in the figure below.
M3 inner
M3
hexagon
screw
Cable
connector
Y
Y-shape
inlet
3-way
tube
Y
Y-shape
Overflow
Waste tube
3-way air flow tube
tube
Figure 4-105 Cleaning bath assembly
5.Disconnect the black connectors of the transducer cable and the ultrasound drive
board cable.
6.Unplug the waste tube and the overflow tube of the overflow bath from the
cleaning bath, and the inlet tube and air flow tube from the Y connector. Note: when
unplugging the inlet tube of the cleaning bath, there will be a diluent outflow of about
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Validation
1Check if the screws are in-place and tightened;
2Check if all power cables and communication cables are properly connected,
and the power cord is fixed by the wire harness retainer.
3Check whether the positive and negative electrodes of the transducer are
properly connected (the pink wire should be connected to the transducer), and
whether the joint of the wire and transducer electrode is loose.
Transducer positive electrode
Pink line
White line
Transducer negative electrode
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smeared slides at different positions; staining cassette assembly which accommodates the
smeared slides; position 1 slide detection mechanism which detect the moving status of the
staining cassette assembly.
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The blood film drying subsystem consists of 3 components: pedestal (supporting the whole
assembly), drying cavity (accommodating the smeared slides), blood film spread detecting
assembly (detecting whether the blood film is fully spread).
Tools
Inner hexagon spanner (1suite), 3204 inner/outer blocking assembly position
setting fixture (3204-J09)
Procedure
Note: when locking the new assembly, make sure that the 4 blocking
assemblies are appressed to the surfaces of the fixture with no gap in
between or bending.
1 Remove the screw(s) fixing the assembly to be replaced. Replace the assembly
without locking the screw(s);
2 Set the position of the inner and outer blocking assemblies using the fixture, and
make sure that the assemblies are appressed to the surfaces of the fixture, as
shown in Figure 2-1;
3 Lock the retaining screw fixing the assembly;
4 Remove the fixture.
2 1
Figure4-109 Replacing the connecting fitting of the outer block (with magnet)
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Validation
1 Start the instrument. Check whether it is able to switch to the service blocking
position, and whether the staining cassette can pass through the service blocking
position;
2 Make sure that there is no collision when switching to the service blocking position.
Procedure
Note: when locking the new assembly, make sure that the 4 blocking
assemblies are appressed to the surfaces of the fixture with no gap in
between or bending.
1 Remove the screw(s) fixing the assembly to be replaced. Replace the assembly
without locking the screw(s);
2 Set the position of the inner and outer blocking assemblies using the fixture, and
make sure that the assemblies are appressed to the surfaces of the fixture, as
shown in Figure 2-2;
3 Lock the retaining screw fixing the assembly;
4 Remove the fixture.
2 1
Figure4-110 Replacing the connecting fitting of the inner block (with magnet)
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Validation
1 Start the instrument. Check whether it is able to switch to the service blocking
position, and whether the staining cassette can pass through the service blocking
position;
2 Make sure that there is no collision when switching to the service blocking position.
Procedure
Note: when locking the new assembly, make sure that the 4 blocking
assemblies are appressed to the surfaces of the fixture with no gap in
between or bending.
1 Remove the screw(s) fixing the assembly to be replaced. Replace the assembly
without locking the screw(s);
2 Set the position of the inner and outer blocking assemblies using the fixture, and
make sure that the assemblies are appressed to the surfaces of the fixture, as
shown in Figure 2-3;
3 Lock the retaining screw fixing the assembly;
4 Remove the fixture.
1 2
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Validation
1 Start the instrument. Check whether it is able to switch to the service blocking
position, and whether the staining cassette can pass through the service blocking
position;
2 Make sure that there is no collision when switching to the service blocking position.
Procedure
Note: when locking the new assembly, make sure that the 4 blocking
assemblies are appressed to the surfaces of the fixture with no gap in
between or bending.
1 Remove the screw(s) fixing the assembly to be replaced. Replace the assembly
without locking the screw(s);
2 Set the position of the inner and outer blocking assemblies using the fixture, and
make sure that the assemblies are appressed to the surfaces of the fixture, as
shown in Figure 2-4;
3 Lock the retaining screw fixing the assembly;
4 Remove the fixture.
2 1
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Validation
1 Start the instrument. Check whether it is able to switch to the service blocking
position, and whether the staining cassette can pass through the service blocking
position;
2 Make sure that there is no collision when switching to the service blocking position.
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver, metal tube. 1.6X0.52X150 ANSI316L (082-001052-00)
Procedure
Note:
1 Remove the screw(s) fixing the assembly to be replaced. Replace the assembly
without locking the screw(s);
2 Connect the transmitting end and the receiving end with the metal tube, and then
lock the fixing screws of the new assembly (as shown in Figure2-5;
3 After the screws are locked, the metal tube should be able to move forward and
backward smoothly between the mounting holes in the outer and inner detection
assemblies;
4 Remove the metal tube.
1
Validation
1) Make sure that the voltage of position 1 detection sensor does not exceed the
thresholds.
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Tools
Cross-head screwdriver, metal tube. 1.6X0.52X150 ANSI316L (082-001052-00)
Procedure
1 Remove the screw(s) fixing the assembly to be replaced. Replace the assembly
without locking the screw(s);
2 Connect the transmitting end and the receiving end with the metal tube, and then
lock the fixing screws of the new assembly (as shown in Figure2-6;
3 After the screws are locked, the metal tube should be able to move forward and
backward smoothly between the mounting holes in the outer and inner detection
assemblies;
4 Remove the metal tube.
Validation
1) Make sure that the voltage of position 1 detection sensor does not exceed the
thresholds.
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver, inner hexagon spanner (1 suite), monkey spanner.
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Procedure
Note: after taking out the stain pipette set, place it aside carefully and properly.
Be careful not to warp the four pipettes.
1 Unplug the fluid tubes from each pipette at the 4 positions (for details, please refer to
the FRUs of the 4 pipettes);
2 Remove the stain pipette set upper sensor assembly (no need to unplug the cables)
and place it aside (as shown in Figure2-7);
3 Remove the M10 screws on the 2 leaders with a monkey spanner (as shown in
Figure 2-8);
4 Remove the 8 M4X10 inner hexagon screws on the two sliding bushes, and then
remove the locking caps from the screw rods (as shown in Figure2-9);
5 Take out and put aside the stain pipette set with the 4 pipettes on it. Be careful not to
warp the 4 pipettes;
6 Replace the stain pipette set motor, and fasten the 4 M5X12 inner hexagon screws
(as shown in Figure 2-10);
7 Place back the stain pipette set, fasten the two sliding bushes and then the locking
caps for the screw rods;
8 Fasten the 2 M10 screws on the 2 leaders, and fix the stain pipette upper sensor
assembly;
9 Re-connect the fluid tubes to the 4 pipettes
Stain pipette set upper sensor
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Figure4-117 Screws fixing the sliding bushes and screw rod locking caps
Validation
1) Start up the instrument, and make sure the stain pipette set is able to move up
and down properly.
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver, tensiometer
Procedure
Note: ensure that the tension of the synchronous belt is between20N and 40N.
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1 Remove the 4 M4X8cross-head screws fixing the motor pedestal (as shown in
Figure 2-11);
2 Remove the motor from the motor pedestal;
3 Fix the small pulley to the new motor with 2 M4X8 retaining screws, to make sure
that the distance from the pulley to the motor surface is 0.5mm. The retaining screw
should be placed at the slot in the motor shaft (as shown in Figure 2-12);
4 Lock the new motor to the motor pedestal, and then temporarily lock the motor
pedestal to the stain mother board;
5 5Straighten the synchronous belt, with the belt tension of 20-40N.
6 The parameters of the belt tension meter are set to: SPAN=183M=2.1; W=10.
2 1
Validation
1) Start up the instrument, and make sure that the staining tray is able to rotate
properly.
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Tools
Cross-head screwdriver, 3204 ready-for-stain position setting fixture (3204-J10),
3204 inner/outer blocking assembly position setting fixture (3204-J09)
Procedure
1 Remove the stain pipette set (See stain pipette set motor FRU for details);
2 Remove the 2 M3X12cross-recessed panhead screws fixing the inner blocking
assembly, and replace it with a new one. Install the synchronous belt and lock the
assembly tightly (as shown in Figure 2-13);
3 Loosen the screws fixing the 4 connecting fittings of the blocking assemblies, and
run the serviced blocking mechanism to its start position;
4 Place the 3204 ready-for-stain position setting fixture between the inner blocking pin
and outer blocking pin, and then lock the connecting fitting of the inner blocking pin;
5 Adjust the positions of the 4 connecting fittings using the inner/outer blocking
assembly position setting fixture. Make sure the inner and outer blocking assemblies
are all appressed to the surfaces of the fixture, and then fix the connecting fittings of
the other three assemblies.
2
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screws
Validation
1 Start the instrument. Check whether it is able to switch to the service blocking
position, and whether the staining cassette can pass through the service blocking
position;
2 Make sure that there is no collision when switching to the service blocking position.
Procedure
1 Remove the stain pipette set (See stain pipette set motor FRU for details);
2 Remove the connecting fittings of the 4 inner/outer blocking assemblies (as shown
in Figure 2-15);
3 Remove the 2 M3X12 cross-recessed panhead screws fixing the inner blocking
assemblies, mount the new synchronous belt and lock the assemblies. See the inner
blocking assembly FRU for details;
4 Pre-tighten the screws fixing the connecting fittings of the 4 blocking assemblies to
the synchronous belt, and run the serviced blocking mechanism to its start position;
5 Place the 3204 ready-for-stain position setting fixture between the inner blocking pin
and outer blocking pin, and then lock the connecting fitting of the inner blocking pin;
6 Adjust the positions of the 4 connecting fittings using the inner/outer blocking
assembly position setting fixture. Make sure the inner and outer blocking assemblies
are all appressed to the surfaces of the fixture, and then fix the connecting fittings of
the other three assemblies. See inner blocking assembly FRU for details of Step 3, 4,
and 5.
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Validation
1 Start the instrument. Check whether it is able to switch to the service blocking
position, and whether the staining cassette can pass through the service blocking
position;
2 Make sure that there is no collision when switching to the service blocking position.
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver, inner hexagon (1 suite), 3204 ready-for-stain position
setting fixture (3204-J10), 3204 stain position 1 and position 4 alignment fixture
(3202-J08), 3204 inner/outer blocking assembly position setting fixture (3204-J09),
permanent magnet (3101-10-69302), staining cassette fixture
Procedure
Note: 1. the inner and outer blocks with magnet must stay appressed to the
fixture; 2. The tensile force of the synchronous belt is ensured by the 3204
staining subsystem synchronous belt span fixture, so use this fixture to
determine the distance between the inner and outer blocking assemblies;
1 Remove the staining unit (see staining unit FRU for details);
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2 Remove the outer blocking assembly 1 and install a new one. Pre-tighten the 3
retaining screws of the assembly (as shown in Figure 2-16);
3 Remove the connecting fittings of the inner and outer blocking pins (do not dismount
those of the inner and outer blocks), as shown in Figure 2-15;
4 Remove the stain pipette set (See stain pipette set motor FRU for details);
5 Place the 3204 stain position 1 and position 4 alignment fixture on the staining tray,
and place the 3204 ready-for-stain position setting fixture between the inner blocking
pin and the inner blocking assembly (as shown in Figure 2-17);
6 Move the outer blocking assembly 1, to ensure the inner and outer blocks is
appressed to the 3204 stain position 1 and position 4 alignment fixture, and then
lock the outer blocking assembly 1.
7 Move the service blocking mechanism to its start position;
8 Place the 3204 ready-for-stain position setting fixture between the inner blocking pin
and outer blocking pin, and then lock the connecting fitting of the inner blocking pin
(See the FRU of the inner blocking assembly for details);
9 Mount the connecting fittings of the inner and outer blocking pin. Adjust the positions
of the 4 connecting fittings using the inner/outer blocking assembly position setting
fixture. Make sure the inner and outer blocking assemblies are all appressed to the
surfaces of the fixture, and then fix the connecting fittings of two connecting fittings
(of the inner and outer blocking pins) in turn.
10Place the 3202 staining tray fixture on the tray, making the fixture sink into the gap
between the two ends of the sensor. Adjust the position of the sensor, leaving some
space between each end and the fixture (as shown in Figure 2-18);
11Tighten the 2 screws of the outer blocking assembly to fix the sensor (as shown in
Figure 2-19);
12Mount the stain pipette set (See stain pipette set motor FRU for details);
13Install the staining unit (see staining unit FRU for details);
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Validation
1 Start the instrument. Check whether it is able to switch to the service blocking
position, and whether the staining cassette can pass through the service blocking
position;
2 Make sure that there is no collision when switching to the service blocking position.
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver, inner hexagon (1 suite), 3204 ready-for-stain position
setting fixture (3204-J10), 3204 stain position 1 and position 4 alignment fixture
(3202-J08), 3204 inner/outer blocking assembly position setting fixture (3204-J09),
permanent magnet (3101-10-69302), staining cassette fixture
Procedure
Note: 1. the inner and outer blocks with magnet must stay appressed to the
fixture; 2. The tensile force of the synchronous belt is ensured by the 3204
staining subsystem synchronous belt span fixture, so use this fixture to
determine the distance between the inner and outer blocking assemblies;
1 Remove the staining unit (see staining unit FRU for details);
2 Remove the outer blocking assembly 2 and install a new one. Pre-tighten the 4
retaining screws of the assembly (as shown in Figure 2-20);
3 Remove the connecting fittings of the inner and outer blocking pins (do not dismount
those of the inner and outer blocks), as shown in Figure 2-15;
4 Remove the stain pipette set (See stain pipette set motor FRU for details);
5 Place the 3204 stain position 1 and position 4 alignment fixture on the staining tray,
and place the 3204 ready-for-stain position setting fixture between the inner blocking
pin and the inner blocking assembly;
6 Move the outer blocking assembly 2, to ensure the inner and outer blocks is
appressed to the 3204 stain position 1 and position 4 alignment fixture, and then
lock the outer blocking assembly 2.
7 Move the service blocking mechanism to its start position;
8 Place the 3204 ready-for-stain position setting fixture between the inner blocking pin
and outer blocking pin, and then lock the connecting fitting of the inner blocking pin
(See the FRU of the inner blocking assembly for details);
9 Mount the connecting fittings of the inner and outer blocking pin. Adjust the positions
of the 4 connecting fittings using the inner/outer blocking assembly position setting
fixture. Make sure the inner and outer blocking assemblies are all appressed to the
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surfaces of the fixture, and then fix the connecting fittings of two connecting fittings
(of the inner and outer blocking pins) in turn.
10Place the 3202 staining tray fixture on the tray, making the fixture sink into the gap
between the two ends of the sensor. Adjust the position of the sensor, leaving some
space between each end and the fixture (as shown in Figure 2-18);
11Tighten the 2 screws of the outer blocking assembly to fix the sensor (as shown in
Figure 2-19);
12Mount the stain pipette set (See stain pipette set motor FRU for details);
13Install the staining unit (see staining unit FRU for details);
Validation
1 Start the instrument. Check whether it is able to switch to the service blocking
position, and whether the staining cassette can pass through the service blocking
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position;
2 Make sure that there is no collision when switching to the service blocking position.
Tools
Inner hexagon spanner (1suite)
Procedure
1 Unplug the connecting wire(s) of the target assembly;
2 Remove the screw(s) fixing the assembly. Install the new one, and fix it (as shown in
Figure 2-22).
1 2
Validation
1 Move the manipulator manually, and it should be able to pass through the blood film
detection assembly smoothly.
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4.7.2 Structure
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2Vertical moving assembly: enables the manipulator to move vertically, and works with
the mechanical paw to insert a slide into the working position or take it out;
3Mechanical paw assembly (consists of the cylinder and the mechanical fingers):
enables the manipulator to grab or release a slide.
In a SM&S, the working positions are lined up linearly (as shown in Figure 4-44).
Pos.1
Stain
Pos. 2
Collection
Blood film spread
detecting
Drying Pos.1
Drying Pos.2
There are 6 working positions in all: drying position 2, drying position 1, slide output position,
slide levering position, stain position 4 and stain position 1. Blood film spread detection is
performed in the process of manipulator horizontal movement, and do not need the slide to
stay, so it is not defined as a working position. Since the 6 working positions of the instrument
are lined up linearly, technically the manipulator can reach all the positions just by moving in 2
dimensions (horizontally and vertically).
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Figure 4-133 Structure of the horizontal driving assembly of the slide vertical transportation
subsystem
No. Name FRU Code No. Name FRU Code
1 PHOTOELEC Optical Sensor 011-000021 11 Motor Step 024-000524-
IP55 940nm 15cm -00 0.25reduction ratio 7.2 00
2 Sensor bracket 1 / 12 High torque 049-000585-
synchronous pulley. 00
HTPA20S3M100-A-P6
3 Welded piece of the beam / 13 Bearing pedestal
4 Linear guide rail set. 032-00024 14 Horizontal moving /
MGW12H1R670Z1CM 5-00 pulley pedestal
5 Belt clamp 15 Toothed belt. S3M 009-003966-
tooth shape, 434 teeth 00
width: 10mm,
polyurethane
6 Belt press plate 1 16 Cross-recessed sunk
screw GB/T819.1-2000
M3X8 with
environment-friendly
color-zinc coating
7 Stainless steel inner hexagon 17 Sensor shielding bar 1
socket cap screw
GB/T70.1-2000 M3X8
passivated
8 Belt supporting board 18 Cable arranging plate 1
9 High torque synchronous 19 Adjusting block of the
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Figure4-134 Structure of the vertical moving assembly of the slide vertical transportation
subsystem
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1m
7 Linear guide rail set. 032-000212-00 24 Stainless steel /
MGN9H1R215Z1CM cross-recessed
panhead screw
M2X20 passivated
8 Tightening block / 25 Sensor baffle plate /
9 Stainless steel inner / 26 PHOTOELEC Optical
hexagon socket cap screw Sensor IP55 940nm
011-000021-00
GB/T70.1-2000 M3X8 15cm
passivated
10 Flat washer - Grade A / 27 MOTOR STEP 3.7V 024-000149-00
GB/T97.1-2002 3 with 1.8 Degree 3.2kgfcm
environment-friendly Single Shaft
color-zinc coating
11 Synchronous flat-toothed 031-000234-00 28 Vertical moving motor /
belt.210MXL025 pedestal
polyurethane
12 Vertical plate assembly / 29 Synchronous belt. BA30-10-06611
(with printing) B63MXL6.4
13 Driven belt shaft / 30 PHOTOELEC Optical
Sensor IP55 940nm 011-000021-00
15cm
14 Synchronous pulley. 16 M6C-010002--- 31 Synchronous pulley. /
teeth MXL width 6.4 P32MXL6.4BF
double-baffle (customized
copper)
15 Split baffle ring / 32 Synchronous belt, /
GB/T896-1986 4 coated 16teeth, MXL6.4DF
with anti-rust nickel
16 Tray / 33 High-speed long-life A90-000055---
grease
MI-SETRAL-LI/PD1
5KG/EA (barrel)
17 Stainless steel inner / 34
hexagon socket cap screw
GB/T70.1-2000 M3X8
passivated
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Figure 4-135 Structure of the manipulator of the slide vertical transportation subsystem
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process.
Horizontal movement SEN_VER_HR Used in the
start position sensor initialization of the
SE37 Digital
horizontal
movement.
Vertical movement SEN_VER_VP Position fixing in
positioning sensor the vertical
SE38 Digital
movement
process.
Vertical movement SEN_VER_VR Used in the
start position sensor SE2 Digital initialization of the
vertical movement.
Manipulator magnetic SEN_VER_SSW1 SE39 Digital Detect whether the
switch 1 state of the
manipulator paw is
open or close.
1Smear+Stain
2Smear
3Stain
In the three modes, the manipulator interacts with other working positions in fixed time points
by executing the grabbing or inserting action at the corresponding position, as shown in
Figure 4-48;
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Slide Output
Blood film
Levering
Staining
Staining
Pos.1/2
Pos.1/2
spread
Drying
Drying
Pos.1
Pos.4
Slide
Pos.
Pos.
Smear+Stain
G2 Blood film F
G2 down J spread Up Blood film spread-R1 R1 down S R1 up R1R4 R4 down J R4 up R4S S down S S up SF F down J FG2 G2 down S G2 up G2G1 Waiting
up detection up
Figure 4-137 Time points when the manipulator interacts with different working positions
Among the three modes, the actions in "Smear+Stain" covers all the actions in the other two
modes. Therefore, the design of the manipulator work flow focuses on the whole process of
smear and stain. When the instrument works in either of the other two modes, the system just
pick up the actions corresponding to that mode. In this way, the manipulator interacts with
involved positions at the specified time points, and wait at the other time points.
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subsystem interacts with drying position 2 is defined as cycle 1, and that with drying position
1 is defined as cycle 2. When samples are fed continuously, the cycle 1 and 2 are performed
alternately. When the samples are not fed continuously, you can select to use only one drying
position or use the two alternately (eliminate the switching between the two position if you
choose to use only one drying position). The work flows of cycle 1 and two are defined as
follows:
Cycle 1:
1) Grabbing slide from drying position 2>blood film spread detection>inserting slide
at position 2
2) Grabbing slide from position 4>inserting slide at drying position 2
3) Grabbing slide at levering position>inserting slide at drying position 2
Note: the horizontal among different positions are omitted here.
Cycle 2:
1) Grabbing slide at drying position 1>blood film spread detection>inserting slide at
position 2
2) Grabbing slide at position 4>inserting slide at drying position 2
3) Grabbing slide at levering position>inserting slide at drying position 1
Note: the horizontal among different positions are omitted here.
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Are horizontal
positioning sensors YES
blocked?
NO
Are horizontal
positioning sensors
blocked? YES Report horizontal
movement abnormal
NO
End
1Check whether the horizontal positioning sensor is not blocked before and
after the manipulator horizontal movement.
2When the manipulator moves from any horizontal position to position 1,
you need to confirm the position of the stain pipette set according to the table
below.
Table 4 Stain pipette set upper position and lower position sensor status of the staining
subsystem
Sensor Status
Stain pipette set upper position sensor Not blocked
Stain pipette set lower position sensor Blocked
Only when the status of both sensors conforms to the table above, the manipulator can
perform horizontal movement.
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Does manipulator
NO
move downwards?
YES
Are vertical
initialization sensors Manipulator
blocked? move up to
original position
NO
YES
Is it insert and
Are vertical
move down (the other
NO positioning sensors
case is grab and move blocked?
down)
NO
YES
Perform vertical
Perform vertical
downwards movement
downwards movement
and count notches
YES YES
End
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Perform manipulator vertical movement verification, and vertical movement abnormal can be
inserting abnormal or non-inserting abnormal The verification of the vertical positioning
sensor of the downward movement means to verify after the vertical positioning sensor
triggers the compensation stepping.
Note: after fixing the stain position 1 and slide output position, the manipulator will move
down to make the slide get out, and the sensor verification should be done before this
movement.
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Does
manipulator
perform the NO
Open
command?
YES
End
Check the open/closed status of the manipulator according to the work flow shown above.
Tools
107 cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
1Open the front cover;
2Loosen the 2 M4 inner hexagon screws marked as No. 2 in the figure;
3Loosen the M3 inner hexagon screw marked as No. 3 in the figure;
4When re-tighten the belt, make sure that the belt is fully stretched;
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Procedure
1Loosen the synchronous belt according to the procedure in 4.7.16 ;
2Move the vertical moving assembly to the front of the instrument;
3Loosen the 2 M3 inner hexagon screws (No. 2 in the figure) in the belt press
plate (No. 2), and then remove the synchronous belt (No. 1) from the plate; then
take out the belt from the welded piece of the beam;
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4.7.18 Validation
1Check whether there are 3 teeth seized up at the two ends of the synchronous belt,
and the edges of the belt are aligned with those of the belt clamp;
2Check whether the synchronous belt is fully stretched;
3Push the vertical moving assembly, to see whether the horizontal movement is
smooth.
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Movement Motor
Tools
Standard inner hexagon spanner (1 suite)
Procedure
1Remove the back plate from the back of the instrument;
2Unplug the motor cable connector (No. 1);
3Remove the 4 M3cross-recessed screws (No. 2), and then take them out with the
motor pedestal;
4Loosen the 2 M4x3 fastening screws (No. 4) of the synchronous belt, and
remove it from the motor shaft. Note: keep the fastening screws properly;
5Loosen the 3 M3 inner hexagon screws (No. 3), and take out the motor;
6Install the new motor following the steps above in the reversed order. Note: the
space between the synchronous pulley and the motor pedestal is 1mm, and one of
the fastening screws should be trained on the flat position of the motor shaft; apply
thread locker on to the fastening screws and fix them;
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Procedure
1Remove the left door;
2Remove the sensor shielding bar 1 (No. 1);
3Remove the 6 screws (No. 2). Note: there are 2 screws under the towline. You
need to move the towline slightly to remove the screws.
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Moving Assembly
Tools
Standard inner hexagon spanner (1 suite)
Procedure
1Open the front cover, and remove the left door;
2Loosen the 2 M3 inner hexagon screws (No. 3);
3Adjust the M3 inner hexagon screw (No. 1), and raise up the tightening block (No.
4) to loosen the belt;
4Remove the screw (No. 5) to take out the belt clamp; and then take out the belt;
5When install the belt, be sure to adjust the screw (No. 1) and stretch the
synchronous bet before fixing with the belt clamp;
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Validation
1Check whether the belt is fully stretched;
2Check whether the belt is fully clamped by the belt clamp, not partly.
Moving Assembly
Tools
Standard inner hexagon spanner (1 suite)
Procedure
1Open the front cover and the right door;
2Remove the 4 M3 inner hexagon screw (No. 1);
3Remove the motor (No. 6) together with the vertical moving motor pedestal (No.
5) from the back of the vertical board (No. 1);
4Before installing the new motor, dismount the synchronous pulley (No. 4) and
mount it on to the new motor. Note: the surface of the pulley should be aligned with
that of the motor; one of the fastening screws is placed against the flat position;
secure the screw by apply thread locker again;3mm
5)After installing the new motor, stretch the synchronous belt (No. 3) to retain proper
tension;
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Validation
1Check whether the belt is fully stretched;
Moving Assembly
Similar to that of replacing the motor of the vertical moving assembly in 4.7.22 .
Procedure
1Remove the 4 M3 inner hexagon screw (No. 1);
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2Remove the motor (No. 6) together with the vertical moving motor pedestal (No.
5) from the back of the vertical board (No. 1);
3Take out the synchronous belt (No. 3);
4While installing the new synchronous belt, stretch the belt (No. 3) to retain proper
tension.
Validation
Position Sensor
Tools
107 cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
1Open the top cover;
2Unplug the sensor cable connector (No. 1);
3Remove the M4 screw (No. 3);
4Remove the sensor from the vertical board (No. 2);
5Install the new sensor following the steps above in the reversed order.
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Validation
1Start up the instrument, and check whether the manipulator vertical movement is
initialized successfully.
Positioning Sensor
Tools
107 cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
Validation
TBD.
Position Sensor
Tools
107 cross-head screwdriver
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Procedure
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Validation
1Start up the instrument, and check whether the manipulator vertical movement is
initialized successfully.
Positioning Sensor
Tools
107 cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
1Open the front cover and the right door;
2Unplug the sensor cable connector (No. 4);
3Remove the M4 screw (No. 5);
4Install the new sensor following the steps above in the reversed order.
Validation
TBD.
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Step 3: tap the "Motor Initialization" button of the "Manipulator Horizontal Movement Motor";
Step 4: find the position to be adjusted according to the figure below.
Pos.1
Stain
Pos.4
Levering Pos
Dry Pos.1
Dry Pos.2
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Step 5: enter the position to be adjusted from the previous position along the forward
direction. Tap "Forward"/"Backward" to adjust the compensation steps of the position in
the forward direction until the two exterior surfaces of the manipulator align with those of
the two interior surfaces, as shown in Figure xxx. Tap "Save". (If it is the"Levering Pos."
to be adjusted, the previous position along the forward direction is the "Slide Reclaiming
Pos.". Omit this step if it is the "Drying Pos.2" to be adjusted.)
2 outer surfaces of
the manipulator
2 inner surfaces
of the fixture
Step 6: enter the position to be adjusted from the next position along the forward
direction. Adjust the compensation steps of the position in the backward direction. Tap
"Forward"/"Backward" to adjust the compensation steps of the position in the forward
position until the two exterior surfaces of the manipulator align with those of the two
interior surfaces, as shown in Figure xxx. Tap "Save". (If it is the"Levering Pos." to be
adjusted, the next position along the forward direction is the "Staining Pos.4". Omit this
step if it is the "Staining Pos.1" to be adjusted.)
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Step 3: tap the "Motor Initialization" button of the "Manipulator Horizontal Movement
Motor"; Tap the position to be adjusted in the "Manipulator Horizontal Movement Motor"
area, to make the manipulator moves horizontally to this position.
Step 4: tap "To Vertical Adjusting Pos.", and then tap the "Motor Initialization" button of
the "Manipulator Vertical Movement Motor Adjusting Pos.".
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Step 5: tap "S Vertical Pos.", and then "Downward"/"Upward" to adjust the vertical
position of the manipulator, until the bottom of the manipulator aligns with that of the
fixture, as shown in Figure 4-145. Tap "Save".
Bottom of the
manipulator
Surface of the
fixture
TBD.
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4.7.33 Troubleshooting
TBD.
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Tools
Inner hexagon spanner (1suite), 3204 inner/outer blocking assembly position
setting fixture (3204-J09)
Procedure
Note: when locking the new assembly, make sure that the 4 blocking
assemblies are appressed to the surfaces of the fixture with no gap in
between or bending.
1 Remove the screw(s) fixing the assembly to be replaced. Replace the assembly
without locking the screw(s);
2 Set the position of the inner and outer blocking assemblies using the fixture, and
make sure that the assemblies are appressed to the surfaces of the fixture, as
shown in Figure 2-1;
3 Lock the retaining screw fixing the assembly;
4 Remove the fixture.
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2 1
Figure 4-148 Replacing the connecting fitting of the outer block (with magnet)
Validation
1 Start the instrument. Check whether it is able to switch to the service blocking
position, and whether the staining cassette can pass through the service blocking
position;
2 Make sure that there is no collision when switching to the service blocking position.
Tools
Inner hexagon spanner (1suite), 3204 inner/outer blocking assembly position
setting fixture (3204-J09)
Procedure
Note: when locking the new assembly, make sure that the 4 blocking
assemblies are appressed to the surfaces of the fixture with no gap in
between or bending.
1 Remove the screw(s) fixing the assembly to be replaced. Replace the assembly
without locking the screw(s);
2 Set the position of the inner and outer blocking assemblies using the fixture, and
make sure that the assemblies are appressed to the surfaces of the fixture, as
shown in Figure 2-2;
3 Lock the retaining screw fixing the assembly;
4 Remove the fixture.
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2 1
Figure4-149 Replacing the connecting fitting of the inner block (with magnet)
Validation
1) Start the instrument. Check whether it is able to switch to the service blocking position, and
whether the staining cassette can pass through the service blocking position;
2) Make sure that there is no collision when switching to the blocking position.
Tools
Inner hexagon spanner (1suite), 3204 inner/outer blocking assembly position
setting fixture (3204-J09)
Procedure
Note: when locking the new assembly, make sure that the 4 blocking
assemblies are appressed to the surfaces of the fixture with no gap in
between or bending.
1 Remove the screw(s) fixing the assembly to be replaced. Replace the assembly
without locking the screw(s);
2 Set the position of the inner and outer blocking assemblies using the fixture, and
make sure that the assemblies are appressed to the surfaces of the fixture, as
shown in Figure 4-61;
3 Lock the retaining screw fixing the assembly;
4 Remove the fixture.
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1 2
Validation
1 Start the instrument. Check whether it is able to switch to the service blocking
position, and whether the staining cassette can pass through the service blocking
position;
2 Make sure that there is no collision when switching to the service blocking position.
Tools
Inner hexagon spanner (1suite), 3204 inner/outer blocking assembly position
setting fixture (3204-J09)
Procedure
Note: when locking the new assembly, make sure that the 4 blocking
assemblies are appressed to the surfaces of the fixture with no gap in
between or bending.
1 Remove the screw(s) fixing the assembly to be replaced. Replace the assembly
without locking the screw(s);
2 Set the position of the inner and outer blocking assemblies using the fixture, and
make sure that the assemblies are appressed to the surfaces of the fixture, as
shown in Figure 2-4;
3 Lock the retaining screw fixing the assembly;
4 Remove the fixture.
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2 1
Validation
1 Start the instrument. Check whether it is able to switch to the service blocking
position, and whether the staining cassette can pass through the service blocking
position;
2 Make sure that there is no collision when switching to the service blocking position.
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver, metal tube. 1.6X0.52X150 ANSI316L (082-001052-00)
Procedure
Note:
1 Remove the screw(s) fixing the assembly to be replaced. Replace the assembly
without locking the screw(s);
2 Connect the transmitting end and the receiving end with the metal tube, and then
lock the fixing screws of the new assembly (as shown in Figure2-5);
3 After the screws are locked, the metal tube should be able to move forward and
backward smoothly between the mounting holes in the outer and inner detection
assemblies;
4 Remove the metal tube.
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Validation
1) Make sure that the voltage of position 1 detection sensor does not exceed the
thresholds.
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver, metal tube. 1.6X0.52X150 ANSI316L (082-001052-00)
Procedure
1 Remove the screw(s) fixing the assembly to be replaced. Replace the assembly
without locking the screw(s);
2 Connect the transmitting end and the receiving end with the metal tube, and then
lock the fixing screws of the new assembly (as shown in Figure2-6);
3 After the screws are locked, the metal tube should be able to move forward and
backward smoothly between the mounting holes in the outer and inner detection
assemblies;
4 Remove the metal tube.
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Validation
1) Make sure that the voltage of position 1 detection sensor does not exceed the
thresholds.
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver, inner hexagon spanner (1 suite), monkey spanner.
Procedure
Note: after taking out the stain pipette set, place it aside carefully and properly.
Be careful not to warp the four pipettes.
1 Unplug the fluid tubes from each pipette at the 4 positions (for details, please refer to
the FRUs of the 4 pipettes);
2 Remove the stain pipette set upper sensor assembly (no need to unplug the cables)
and place it aside (as shown in Figure2-7);
3 Remove the M10 screws on the 2 leaders with a monkey spanner (as shown in
Figure 2-8);
4 Remove the 8 M4X10 inner hexagon screws on the two sliding bushes, and then
remove the locking caps from the screw rods (as shown in Figure2-9);
5 Take out and put aside the stain pipette set with the 4 pipettes on it. Be careful not to
warp the 4 pipettes;
6 Replace the stain pipette set motor, and fasten the 4 M5X12 inner hexagon screws
(as shown in Figure 2-10);
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7 Place back the stain pipette set, fasten the two sliding bushes and then the locking
caps for the screw rods;
8 Fasten the 2 M10 screws on the 2 leaders, and fix the stain pipette upper sensor
assembly;
9 Re-connect the fluid tubes to the 4 pipettes
Stain pipette set upper sensor
Figure4-156 Screws fixing the sliding bushes and screw rod locking caps
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Validation
1) Start up the instrument, and make sure the stain pipette set is able to move up
and down properly.
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver, tensiometer
Procedure
Note: ensure that the tension of the synchronous belt is between20N and 40N.
1 Remove the 4 M4X8cross-head screws fixing the motor pedestal (as shown in
Figure 2-11);
2 Remove the motor from the motor pedestal;
3 Fix the small pulley to the new motor with 2 M4X8 retaining screws, to make sure
that the distance from the pulley to the motor surface is 0.5mm. The retaining screw
should be placed at the slot in the motor shaft (as shown in Figure 2-12);
4 Lock the new motor to the motor pedestal, and then temporarily lock the motor
pedestal to the stain mother board;
5 Straighten the synchronous belt, with the belt tension of 20-40N.
The parameters of the belt tension meter are set to: SPAN=183M=2.1; W=10.
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2 1
Validation
1) Start up the instrument, and make sure that the staining tray is able to rotate
properly.
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver, 3204 ready-for-stain position setting fixture (3204-J10),
3204 inner/outer blocking assembly position setting fixture (3204-J09)
Procedure
1 Remove the stain pipette set (See stain pipette set motor FRU for details);
2 Remove the 2 M3X12cross-recessed panhead screws fixing the inner blocking
assembly, and replace it with a new one. Install the synchronous belt and lock the
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Validation
1 Start the instrument. Check whether it is able to switch to the service blocking
position, and whether the staining cassette can pass through the service blocking
position;
2 Make sure that there is no collision when switching to the service blocking position.
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Tools
Cross-head screwdriver, 3204 ready-for-stain position setting fixture (3204-J10),
3204 inner/outer blocking assembly position setting fixture (3204-J09)
Procedure
1 Remove the stain pipette set (See stain pipette set motor FRU for details);
2 Remove the connecting fittings of the 4 inner/outer blocking assemblies (as shown
in Figure 2-15);
3 Remove the 2 M3X12 cross-recessed panhead screws fixing the inner blocking
assemblies, mount the new synchronous belt and lock the assemblies. See the inner
blocking assembly FRU for details;
4 Pre-tighten the screws fixing the connecting fittings of the 4 blocking assemblies to
the synchronous belt, and run the serviced blocking mechanism to its start position;
5 Place the 3204 ready-for-stain position setting fixture between the inner blocking pin
and outer blocking pin, and then lock the connecting fitting of the inner blocking pin;
6 Adjust the positions of the 4 connecting fittings using the inner/outer blocking
assembly position setting fixture. Make sure the inner and outer blocking assemblies
are all appressed to the surfaces of the fixture, and then fix the connecting fittings of
the other three assemblies. See inner blocking assembly FRU for details of Step 3, 4,
and 5.
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Validation
1 Start the instrument. Check whether it is able to switch to the service blocking
position, and whether the staining cassette can pass through the service blocking
position;
2 Make sure that there is no collision when switching to the service blocking position.
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver, inner hexagon (1 suite), 3204 ready-for-stain position
setting fixture (3204-J10), 3204 stain position 1 and position 4 alignment fixture
(3202-J08), 3204 inner/outer blocking assembly position setting fixture (3204-J09),
permanent magnet (3101-10-69302), staining cassette fixture
Procedure
Note: 1. the inner and outer blocks with magnet must stay appressed to the
fixture; 2. The tensile force of the synchronous belt is ensured by the 3204
staining subsystem synchronous belt span fixture, so use this fixture to
determine the distance between the inner and outer blocking assemblies;
1 Remove the staining unit (see staining unit FRU for details);
2 Remove the outer blocking assembly 1 and install a new one. Pre-tighten the 3
retaining screws of the assembly (as shown in Figure 2-16);
3 Remove the connecting fittings of the inner and outer blocking pins (do not dismount
those of the inner and outer blocks), as shown in Figure 2-15;
4 Remove the stain pipette set (See stain pipette set motor FRU for details);
5 Place the 3204 stain position 1 and position 4 alignment fixture on the staining tray,
and place the 3204 ready-for-stain position setting fixture between the inner blocking
pin and the inner blocking assembly (as shown in Figure 2-17);
6 Move the outer blocking assembly 1, to ensure the inner and outer blocks is
appressed to the 3204 stain position 1 and position 4 alignment fixture, and then
lock the outer blocking assembly 1.
7 Move the service blocking mechanism to its start position;
8 Place the 3204 ready-for-stain position setting fixture between the inner blocking pin
and outer blocking pin, and then lock the connecting fitting of the inner blocking pin
(See the FRU of the inner blocking assembly for details);
9 Mount the connecting fittings of the inner and outer blocking pin. Adjust the positions
of the 4 connecting fittings using the inner/outer blocking assembly position setting
fixture. Make sure the inner and outer blocking assemblies are all appressed to the
surfaces of the fixture, and then fix the connecting fittings of two connecting fittings
(of the inner and outer blocking pins) in turn.
10Place the 3202 staining tray fixture on the tray, making the fixture sink into the gap
between the two ends of the sensor. Adjust the position of the sensor, leaving some
space between each end and the fixture (as shown in Figure 2-18);
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11Tighten the 2 screws of the outer blocking assembly to fix the sensor (as shown in
Figure 2-19);
12Mount the stain pipette set (See stain pipette set motor FRU for details);
13Install the staining unit (see staining unit FRU for details).
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Validation
1 Start the instrument. Check whether it is able to switch to the service blocking
position, and whether the staining cassette can pass through the service blocking
position;
2 Make sure that there is no collision when switching to the service blocking position.
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Tools
Cross-head screwdriver, inner hexagon (1 suite), 3204 ready-for-stain position
setting fixture (3204-J10), 3204 stain position 1 and position 4 alignment fixture
(3202-J08), 3204 inner/outer blocking assembly position setting fixture (3204-J09),
permanent magnet (3101-10-69302), staining cassette fixture
Procedure
Note: 1. the inner and outer blocks with magnet must stay appressed to the
fixture; 2. The tensile force of the synchronous belt is ensured by the 3204
staining subsystem synchronous belt span fixture, so use this fixture to
determine the distance between the inner and outer blocking assemblies;
1 Remove the staining unit (see staining unit FRU for details);
2 Remove the outer blocking assembly 2 and install a new one. Pre-tighten the 4
retaining screws of the assembly (as shown in Figure 2-20);
3 Remove the connecting fittings of the inner and outer blocking pins (do not dismount
those of the inner and outer blocks), as shown in Figure 2-15;
4 Remove the stain pipette set (See stain pipette set motor FRU for details);
5 Place the 3204 stain position 1 and position 4 alignment fixture on the staining tray,
and place the 3204 ready-for-stain position setting fixture between the inner blocking
pin and the inner blocking assembly;
6 Move the outer blocking assembly 2, to ensure the inner and outer blocks is
appressed to the 3204 stain position 1 and position 4 alignment fixture, and then
lock the outer blocking assembly 2.
7 Move the service blocking mechanism to its start position;
8 Place the 3204 ready-for-stain position setting fixture between the inner blocking pin
and outer blocking pin, and then lock the connecting fitting of the inner blocking pin
(See the FRU of the inner blocking assembly for details);
9 Mount the connecting fittings of the inner and outer blocking pin. Adjust the positions
of the 4 connecting fittings using the inner/outer blocking assembly position setting
fixture. Make sure the inner and outer blocking assemblies are all appressed to the
surfaces of the fixture, and then fix the connecting fittings of two connecting fittings
(of the inner and outer blocking pins) in turn.
10Place the 3202 staining tray fixture on the tray, making the fixture sink into the gap
between the two ends of the sensor. Adjust the position of the sensor, leaving some
space between each end and the fixture (as shown in Figure 2-18);
11Tighten the 2 screws of the outer blocking assembly to fix the sensor (as shown in
Figure 2-19);
12Mount the stain pipette set (See stain pipette set motor FRU for details);
13Install the staining unit (see staining unit FRU for details).
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Validation
1 Start the instrument. Check whether it is able to switch to the service blocking
position, and whether the staining cassette can pass through the service blocking
position;
2 Make sure that there is no collision when switching to the service blocking position.
Tools
Inner hexagon spanner (1suite)
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Procedure
Validation
1 Move the manipulator manually, and it should be able to pass through the blood film
detection assembly smoothly.
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To unload the slide basket loaded with slides to specified area for the operator to take.
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Slide position
Position
notches
Hooking groove
Dragging
surface
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5There are fluid accumulation slot on bottom inside the slide basket.
6There are grooves on the bottom of the slide basket to facilitate the transportation.
Thermal
Heating core insulation
assembly sponge
Fan Holder
Temperatur
e detection
at outlet
Welded
piece of the
air passage
Air intaking fan
Air
exhausting
The slide basket drying assembly consists of: air intaking fan, fan holder, heating core
assembly, air exhausting fan, welded piece of the air passage, and thermal insulation
sponge.
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The slide basket loading mechanism uses flat belts for transportation, and transports the
empty slide baskets in the loading area where the operator places them to slide basket
storage position. Its working principles are as follows:
The driving motor sends the rotation force with reduced speed to the driving wheel, which
rotate to drive the flat belts to move translationally on the platform where the slide basket is
placed and the driven wheel to rotate. When an empty slide basket is placed onto the loading
area, the belts transport it to the inner part of the loading area. To prevent the belts being
over-stretched which leads to trackslip, a tensioning mechanism is designed to compensate
the stretching.
Driving Unit
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consists of driving wheel, driven wheel, transportation belts, loading and supporting board.
The driving wheel, driven wheel, and belts work together to transport slide basket, and the
loading and supporting board supports and guides the slide baskets in the transportation
process.
Tensioning Unit
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about whether there is empty slide basket at the current position, and records the number of
slide baskets in the buffer area.
The slide baskets in the feeding mechanism are transported by using the pneumatic pushers.
The empty slide baskets in the loading area are transported to the position for slide inserting
and buffer storage position, and the loaded slide baskets will be transported to the drying
position after slide inserting. Its working principles are as follows:
The drive motor converts the rotary motion into linear motion of the sliders through the
synchronous belt and pulley, and then the sliders move in a linear and reciprocating way with
the pneumatic pushers mounted on it. The lever of the pneumatic pusher is telescopic in the
vertical direction. To get the empty basket, the lever retracts to be under the supporting board,
and the pusher moves to the specified position under the slide basket, after which the lever of
the pusher protrudes. It hooks the bottom of the slide basket and brings it to the specified
position.
The start position sensor finds the start position of the mechanism, and the boundary position
sensor provides protection at the boundary position.
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The slide basket unloading mechanism uses both synchronous belt and linear guide rail to
unload the slide basket sent by the feeding mechanism to the buffer area. The action flow are
as follows.
The drive motor converts the rotary motion into linear motion of the sliders through the
synchronous belt and pulley, and then the sliders move in a linear and reciprocating way with
the unloading pusher. When the unloading mechanism receives an unloading command, the
unloading pusher moves forward to push the slide basket out of the unloading position.
The start position sensor finds the start position of the unloading mechanism.
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4-189
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standby
status
Adjustment Configurable None None Configurable Configurable
Loading
Dried basket is
mechanism
pushed off to
loads baskets
unloading tray
automatically
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1 Install the 1.8mm manipulator height adjusting fixture onto the manipulator, and the
move the simulated slide basket to the position shown in the figure. Perform an inserting
action, as shown in Figure 7O.
2 Fix the 2 M3 inner hexagon screws (torque force: 8-11kgf.cm) and 1 M4 inner
hexagon screw (torque force: 20-25kgf.cm), as shown in Figure 7P.
1. The manipulator inserts to the basket together with the fixture to confirm the
Procedure position of the basket;
a. The pinch roller of the guide block and the groove of the basket should be aligned.
b. The slide should be parallel with the manipulator.
2. While fixing the retaining screws, the guide block should not be turned round;
3. After the screws are fixed, the manipulator try inserting again. The fixture should
insert in the basket smoothly, and there should be no interference between the fixture
and basket.
Note 1Note: the fixture here should be changed into the 1.8mm manipulator height
adjusting fixture
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Diagram
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Fixture N/A
Label NO Procedure
2 Tap the "Next Page" button, and then the "Auto Cal." buttons of the
"Basket Counter" and the "Basket Ready-for-Unloading Sensor". Do as
instructed by the prompts, and tap "Save" after the calibration is
completed.
Note: strictly follow the instructions of the prompts on the screen.
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Note1&Note2: if there is no simulated slide basket in site, use a slide basket instead.
3Check whether the blank voltage of the ready-for unloading sensor is within the
specified range [clean scraps on the surface or dust accumulation];
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Piercing
mechanism
Main unit
Rotary scanning positioning
Manipulator
mechanism
Tube detection
Circuit
mechanism
boards
Execution parts
Analysis parts
Operation
Software command
Control center
Software
Figure 4-183 Interactions between the auto loading subsystem and the main unit
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Seen from the figure above, the auto loading subsystem interacts with the main unit in three
different occasions: after the sample is transported by the autoloader; after the components in
the auto loading system is adjusted; after a related command is issued through the main unit.
Fluidics (Sequences)
Sequence Command
Software
Drive
Hardware
Drive Circuit+Logic
Pneumatic parts
Mechanics (Moving parts and
Fluidics
components
From the figure, we can find that there are 4 layers: fluidics (sequence), software, hardware,
and mechanics.
The sequence is at the top layer, which controls the whole slide making and staining process.
The sequence files are translated into commands by the software, and issued to the
hardware, which executes these commands and controls the mechanical components;
The software is at the second layer under the sequence, which functions as the central
dispatcher. Interactions with users, data and graph processing are completed by the
software;
The hardware drives the moving parts, collects data and transmits them to the user end
software;
Mechanicals involved in the auto loading process include sample transportation assembly,
automatic mixing assembly, rotary scanning assembly, as well as corresponding motors and
valves.
Modules of the auto loading subsystem are shown in the figure below.
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Tube detection
Auto mixing assembly
assembly
Seen from the figure, the auto loading subsystem consists of tube rack assembly, sample
transportation assembly, rotary scanning assembly, automatic mixing assembly, piercing and
sampling assembly. The tube detection assembly is included in the automatic mixing
assembly, and the sample transportation assembly is composed of the sample loading
assembly, sample feeding assembly, and sample unloading assembly.
Currently, the 3201 auto loading subsystem design protocol is used, so the applicable tubes
are the same as those for 3201. The minimum sample volume for piercing is 200uL, and the
volume in tube should be no less than 600uL.
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Input Output
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Probe withdrawal
(2.5s)
(completed in 2.5s)
Feeding
(TBD. Feeding time differs in
different modes. In the throughput
of 125 samples/hour, feeding
time=2.5s
Next sample
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ready after power on in 2.5 minutes. The mechanism can restore after unexpected power-fail.
The auto loading subsystem changes from one status to another in the working process. See
Figure 4-188 below.
Tube rack
Tube
Start Loading Feeding Feeding
detection Tube
scanning
No tube rack
Tube
Mixing
Pre- Tube rack
End Unloading & Feeding Feeding
mixing scanning
Piercing
No tube
Proper combination: the board software of the hardware system uses proper
combination to basic actions to reduce the communication workload of the
software;
Software and hardware interaction principle: the software interacts with the
hardware only when: reporting the tube rack and tube information, the hardware
reports ready-to-aspirate command, the software issues aspiration completed
command;
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end software;
Information reporting timing principle: to prevent that the mechanism does not
aspirate after early gripping and mixing which influence the mixing, the software
calculates based on the sequence time base to decide whether to grip the tube, mix
and pierce, while the hardware report the tube position information once the tube is
in place;
Throughput principle: when the throughput does not reach the maximum, to
accelerate the auto loading and increase the throughput, use the following principle:
when the tube is transported in position, report the gripping position information
immediately. The software finds corresponding information from the worklist or user
setup is issued once it receives the information, and then issue the command to the
driven part whether to grip and mix the tube. In this case, the auto loading
subsystem is not operating in the highest speed, but in highest possible speed.
STAT response principle: once the tube gets the mixing and piercing position, start
gripping, mixing and piercing, unless there is an error which makes the system stop.
The "Pause" or "STAT" command should be responded only when the current
mixing and piercing is finished. Therefore, current sample processing should be
finished before dealing with other issues.
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4.10.14 Diagram
Diagram of the Sample Transportation Assembly
The whole assembly has of 3 driving modules: X-direction loading driving module for tube
rack loading, Y-direction loading driving module in the feeding area, and X-direction
unloading driving module in the unloading area, as shown in Figure 4-189 below. Positions of
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Loading tray
Feeding
Y
Lo
X
adi
ng
X-direction
driving module in
X
unloading
area
Unl
oa
X
Y-direction
din
driving module of
Y
X-direction
X
driving module of
Unloading tube rack loading
tray
Tube rack unloading reset sensor S8 Tube rack end counter S7 Tube rack start counter S6
Y-direction motor end
S8 S7 position sensor S5 S6 S3 S2
S5 S10 S4 X-direction motor Tube rack
Y-direction motor end position in-position
sensorS3 switch S2
S11 start position
sensor S4
Feeding pusher
Tube detection dog start position
sensor S10 sensor S11
S1
X-direction motor start
position sensor S1
S9
The dimensions of the interfaces for the connection of the autoloader and the main unit are
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Figure 4-191 Interfaces for the connection of the autoloader and the main unit
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Tube detection
sensor
Tube
Tube
cap
scanning
path
Tube rack
Synchronous
belt
Rotary
Pressure motor
head
Spring
Tube Cylinder
In Figure 4-193,when there is a tube under the elastic pressure head, the cylinder drives the
pressure head to move downwards until it presses against the tube cap, and then the motor
drives the tube to rotate, and the instrument scans the barcode at the same time.
To improve the reliability, make sure the pressure head and the tube cap are aligned, and the
motor runs 2 rounds (the tube rotates 1 round). In this case, the barcode can be scanned as
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4.10.20 Diagram
Diagram of the Gripper
The diagram of the gripper is shown in Figure 4-194.
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4.10.24 Diagram
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Tools
107 cross-headed screwdriver
Procedure
1 Remove the right lower cover;
2 Dismount the autoloader;
3 Unplug the connecting cables of the scanning assembly;
4 Remove the screws fixing the barcode scanning assembly, and install a new one;
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Validation
1Start up the instrument and make sure the rotary scanning function is proper;
2To check the rotary scanning function, make sure the center of the rotary
pressure head and that of the tube cap are aligned; if not, adjust the position of the
barcode scanning assembly before fixing it;
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2) Tap "Scan/Mix Assembly", and then in the "Mixing&Piercing Single-Step Adjustment" area,
tap "Press Tube Rack".
3) Check the left/right position of the pressure head to see if it is at the center of the tube cap,
and then in the "Scanning Unit" area, tap "Initialize", "To Start", and "To Lower", and check if
the scanning pressure head can go into the hole of the fixture. If deviation is found, loosen the
screws fixing the scanning assembly to adjust the left/right position of the scanning pressure
head, as shown in Figure 4-200. Check the front/back position of the pressure head to see if it
is at the center of the tube cap. If the deviation is not acceptable, adjust according to Figure
4-201.
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Loosen the 4
screws here, and
adjust the
left/right position
of the pressure
head
Loosen the 4
screws here, and
adjust the
front/back
position of the
pressure head
4Tap the "To Start" button in the "Scanning Unit" area to release the pressure head.
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2) Place a A4 paper at the scanning position, and tap "Scanner on" button in the "Scanning
Unit" area to turn on the scanner.
3) Check whether the beam emitted from scanner is at the center of the tube position.
Requirement: all the beams should be at the center of the openings of the tube rack. If the
requirement is not met, loosen the 2 screws fixing the scanner bracket and adjust.
Note: when the scanner is on, avoid direct eye contact with the beam
Note: After the barcode scanning assembly is installed and adjusted, get some tubes with
barcode labels on them. Select the code system in "Barcode" setup screen. Tap
"Service"-"Debug"-"Auto Loading Adjustment"-"Barcode Detection". Tap "Start" after
"Barcode Scanning&Verification", and the instrument starts auto loading and rotary scanning
starts. Check the tube rotation process. In this way, you can check the rotary scanning
function conveniently.
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Tools
M2.5 inner hexagon spanner
Procedure
1Open the front cover assembly, fix the cover firmly with the stop bar.
2Remove the protective cover of the autoloader.
3Use the short side of the inner hexagon spanner to loosen the M3 screws on the
left of the gripper, pull the gripper forward and dismount it.
4Replace and install a new gripper.
Validation
5After the new gripper is installed, start auto loading to see whether the gripper
works properly.
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Tools
NO.107 cross-headed screwdriver
Removal
1Open the front cover assembly, fix the cover firmly with the stop bar; Or lift the
front cover with the angle of 180, and then place the cover on the top cover stably.
2Remove the protective cover of the autoloader;
3Remove the autoloader;
4Take off the tray and remove the the left lower cover and the right lower cover;
5Remove the 4 M4 screws that fixing the assembly, move the assembly
horizontally forward a little, remove all the tubes and cables that connecting the
assembly, and then take off the assembly.
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Tools
M2.5 inner hexagon spanner, NO.107 cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
1Open the front cover assembly, fix the cover firmly with the stop bar; Or lift the
front cover with the angle of 180, and then place the cover on the top cover stably.
2Loosen the screws that fix the protective cover of the auto loading piercing unit,
and then remove the protective cover from the analyzer.
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Validation
6After replacing the piercing probe, take an empty tube and stick with adhesive
tape and perform auto loading counting;
7Check if the piercing action is normal, after the piercing, check if the pin hole on
the tube cap is in the middle;
8Check the piercing depth, and adjust the adjusting screw stem, to ensure
effective aspiration.
4.10.30 Autoloader
Tools
NO.107 cross-headed screwdriver
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Procedure
1Open the front cover assembly, fix the cover firmly with the stop bar; Or lift the
front cover with the angle of 180, and then place the cover on the top cover stably.
2Remove the protective cover.
3Remove the screws that fix the autoloader at the front and pull the autoloader out
a little, remove the cable connectors and lines on the left of the autoloader that
connected to the analyzer, and then pull the autoloader forward a little horizontally to
take it off.
Validation
9There is pin hole at the left bottom of the analyzer, note that when installing the
autoloader, the relevant pins on the autoloader shall align to the hole, ensure that
the position is right.
10The cables and lines shall be connected properly, there are 2 lines, including
the back supporting board and the pusher dog.
11Start up the analyzer, go to "Maintenance" -"Debug" screen, select
"Autoloader" , perform initialization and one-step operation, check if the autoloader
works normally.
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Tools
NO.107 cross-headed screwdriver
Procedure
1Open the front cover assembly, fix the cover firmly with the stop bar.
2Open the right door, pull the autoloader outwards a little bit, and then remove the
right lower cover.
3Unplug the cable connectors connected to the tube detection assembly; remove
the 2 M3 screws of the fixing assembly using the NO.107 cross-head screwdriver.
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Validation
12Start up the instrument after the replacement, and get several tube racks
loaded with empty tubes.
13Tap "Service"-"Debug"-"Auto Loading Adjustment", and then go to the "Tube
Detection" tab. Tap "Start", and the instrument starts auto loading and tube
detection.
14Check the tube detection result displayed on the screen is consistent with the
tube position status. If a tube is detected, the corresponding tube position displayed
on the screen turns green.
Tools
107 cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
1Shut down the instrument and remove the autoloader;
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Validation
Tools
107 cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
1Shut down the analyzer and remove the autoloader. Reference
2Remove the cover of the autoloader.
3Remove the cover of the autoloader;
4Remove the board assembly of the autoloader;
5As shown in the following figure, remove the 6 small M3X8 panhead screws with
107 cross-headed screwdriver, disconnect the sensor connecting cable, motor cable
and air tube, then the assembly can be replaced;
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Subsystem Functions
Validation
Tools
107 cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
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8Loosen the 4 M3X5 inner hexagon screws with the inner hexagon spanner to
remove it from the slider box;
9Pull the air tube from the fluidic towline, and then remove the cylinder pusher
unit;
Validation
Tools
107 cross-head screwdriver
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Procedure
Validation
1 Check whether the components are assembled and fixed properly;
2 Check whether the signal cables are connected properly;
3 Start up the instrument and check whether the autoloader works properly.
Tools
107 cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
No. Name FRU Code No. Name FRU Code
1 Tube rack lateral 801-3201-00037-0
compressing unit 0
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Figure 4-218Removing the cylinder inside the tube rack lateral compressing unit
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Validation
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
1 Shut down the instrument and remove the autoloader;
2 Remove the cover of the autoloader;
3 Remove the screw fixing the counter unit (located next to the back supporting board)
using a screw driver;
4 Unplug the connecting cables of the counter unit sensor;
5 Install a new counter unit.
Validation
1 Check whether the counter unit is properly installed;
2 Start up the instrument, and make sure the autoloader works properly;
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Tools
Cross-head screwdriver, inner hexagons (1 suite), nipper pliers, cutting nippers
Procedure
1 Dismount the assembly;
2 Replace the components inside the assembly, e.g. motor, belt, etc.;
3 After the replacement, mount back the assembly and connect all cables;
4 Start up the instrument, and make sure it works properly.
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Figure 4-222 Unloading unit 1
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cylinder
Note: Layout and connector description of the autoloader sensors are shown below.
Tube rack Barcode Tube Tube rack Loading
end scanner detection start motor end
position sensor position position
counter SE28 counter SE6
SE8 SE28
Unloading
pushing bar
original
position In-position
sensor SE2 micro-swit
ch in
loading
area
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Type of the Name of the sensor Function of the sensor label of the
sensor connecting
cable
Unloading pushing bar
start position detection Unload motor initialization SE2
sensor
Feeding motor start Feeding motor initialization
SE3
position sensor
Unload position sensor at Unload home position of the last
SE4
the tube rack end rack tube
Loading motor start Half motor initialization
Interruptible SE5
position sensor
photosensor
Loading motor end Loading motor end position
SE6
position sensor
Counter of the tube rack Position detection at the right of
SE7
start position tube rack
Counter of the tube rack Position detection at the left of
SE8
end position tube rack
Unloading tray full Detecting the unloading tray is
SE29
detection sensor full
Micro-switch Loading tray loading Detect whether there are tube
S2
in-position micro-switch racks in the loading tray
Tools
M1.5 cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
Tools
107 cross-head screwdriver
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Procedure
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver, inner hexagons (1 suite), nipper pliers, cutting nippers
Procedure
1 Dismount the assembly;
2 Replace the components inside the assembly, e.g. motor, belt, etc.;
3 After the replacement, mount back the assembly and connect all cables;
4 Start up the instrument, and make sure it works properly.
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Tools
Cross-head screwdriver, inner hexagons (1 suite), nipper pliers, cutting nippers
Procedure
1 Dismount the assembly;
2 Replace the components inside the assembly, e.g. motor, belt, etc.;
3 After the replacement, mount back the assembly and connect all cables;
4 Start up the instrument, and make sure it works properly.
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Tools
Cross-head screwdriver, inner hexagons (1 suite), nipper pliers, cutting nippers
Procedure
1 Dismount the assembly;
2 Replace the components inside the assembly, e.g. motor, belt, etc.;
3 After the replacement, mount back the assembly and connect all cables;
4 Start up the instrument, and make sure it works properly.
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Figure 4-230 Unloading unit 1
Tools
Cross-headed screwdriver
Procedure
Note: the procedure of replacing this sensor is the same to that of the tube detection
assembly sensor.
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Tools
107 cross-headed screwdriver
Procedure
1 Open the front cover and left door of the instrument;
2 Find the sensors in the mixing assembly, and remove the fixing screws using the
cross-head screwdriver. Install new sensors.
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Subsystem Functions
4.11 Covers
4.11.1 Mechanical Appearance
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Subsystem Functions
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Subsystem Functions
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Subsystem Functions
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Subsystem Functions
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After the service is completed, restart the system and wait for the completion of the startup
fluidic initialization. Confirm that the system is in a proper state after startup, and then run
samples to make sure the instruments are in good state;
For important service related to performance or parameter result, make sure you re-adjust
the gain or re-calibrate the system before putting it into use again. After services of other core
parts, such as the data board, etc., re-calibration is also needed.
Tools
/
Procedure
5 Open the left door assembly (shown in Figure 4-240).
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diameter
12mm, width
6mm, with
bright nickel
coating
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
1 Open the left door assembly,
2 Remove the 4 M3X10 sunk screw using the cross-head screwdriver (as shown in the
figure below).
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Tools
/
Procedure
1 Uplift the upper left cover assembly, revolve the stop bar that support the front cover
assembly to fix the upper left cover. Note: make the head of the stop bar fit into
corresponding slot of the front cover(as shown in Figure 4-242).
2 If you need to watch the screen after the front cover is lifted, just loosen the 2 screws
that fix the touch screen assembly without removal, and then turn and make the
touch screen hanging down naturally (as Figure shows).
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Subsystem Functions
Tools
/
Procedure
8 Open the front door assembly to the right (as shown in Figure 4-154).
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
1 Remove the 2 M4X8 stainless steel screws using the cross-head screwdriver, and
remove the shielding cover of the pneumatic assembly.
2 Remove the 2 M4X12 stainless steel screws using the cross-head screwdriver, and
remove the pneumatic assembly (as shown in the figure below).
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Validation
1 Connect the tubes after the installation;
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Subsystem Functions
2 Start up the analyzer and check whether the pressure of the pressure system is
within the required range, make sure there is no air leakage of the pneumatic
assembly.
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
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Subsystem Functions
Figure 4-245 Removing the lower left plate of the main unit
Validation
Make sure the fasteners under the lower left plate are well fixed after it is mounted
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Subsystem Functions
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
1 Remove the 5 M4X8 stainless steel screws using the cross-head screwdriver;
2 Move the top cover of the main unit to the back to dismount it (as shown in Figure
4-157).
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Figure 4-246 Removing the lower left plate of the main unit
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Subsystem Functions
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
1 Removing the top cover of the main unit;
2 Open the upper left plate assembly;
3 Remove the 2 M4X8 stainless steel screws at the front of the instrument using a
cross-head screwdriver (as shown in Figure 4-158);
4 Open the left door assembly;
5 Remove the 2 M4X8 stainless steel screws at the back of the instrument using the
cross-head screwdriver, and then move the upper left plate of the main unit upwards
to dismount it (as shown in Figure 4-158).
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Figure 4-247 Removing the upper left plate of the main unit (a)
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Figure 4-248 Removing the upper left cover of the main unit (b)
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screw
GB9074.4
M4X8
burnished
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
13Remove the M4X8 stainless steel screw using the cross-head screwdriver to
dismount the back plate of the main unit (as shown in Figure 4-249).
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Tools
Cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
1 Remove the 3 M4X8 stainless steel screws using the cross-head screwdriver;
2 Move the right door of the main unit to the back of the instrument by 15mm, and then
lift it up by 5mm, after which you can remove it from the right side (as shown in
Figure 4-250).
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M4X8
burnished
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
1 Open the upper left plate assembly;
2 Remove the 2 M4X8 screws using the cross-head screwdriver;
3 Move the protective shield upwards to dismount it (as shown in Figure 4-251).
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
1 Remove the lower left cover of the main unit;
2 Open the upper left plate assembly;
3 Remove the protective shield.
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4 Remove the 2 M4X6 sunk screws and 1 M4X8 screw using a cross-head
screwdriver.
5 Remove the lower left cover (as shown in Figure 4-252).
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Tools
Cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
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Subsystem Functions
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
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Subsystem Functions
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
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Subsystem Functions
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
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wires).
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
1 Remove the right door of the main unit;
2 Remove the 2 M4X8 stainless steel screws using the cross-head screwdriver;
3 Open the side cistern assembly (as shown in Figure 4-257).
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Subsystem Functions
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
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Validation
1 Make sure all wires are correctly connected after replacing the assembly;
2 Switch on the power of the instrument, and check whether the instrument starts up
and is initialized properly.
Tools
Inner hexagon spanner
Procedure
1 Remove the lower left cover of the main unit;
2 Remove the 2 M4X8 inner hexagon screws with its flat washers using the inner
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hexagon spanner.
3 Remove the ultrasound power assembly (shown in Figure 4-259) out from the
instrument. Pay attention to the wires while removing.
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Validation
1 Make sure all wires are correctly connected after replacing the assembly;
2 Switch on the power of the instrument, and check whether the instrument starts up
and is initialized properly.
Tools
Inner hexagon spanner
Procedure
1 Remove the lower left plate of the main unit;
2 Remove the 2 M4X8 inner hexagon screws with its flat washers using the inner
hexagon spanner.
3 Remove the heating driving assembly (shown in Figure 4-260) out from the
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Validation
1 Make sure all wires are correctly connected after replacing the assembly;
2 Switch on the power of the instrument, and check whether the instrument starts up
and is initialized properly.
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
1 Remove the power assembly;
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2 Remove the 8 M4X8 screws in the power box cover using the cross-head
screwdriver;
3 Remove the power box cover;
4 Remove the 4 M4X8 screws in the shielding cover of the power assembly using the
cross-head screwdriver.
5 Remove the shielding cover of the power assembly.
6 Unplug the wires connected to the power switch 85-264VAC 24V 150W;
7 Remove the M3X8 screw of the power switch 85-264VAC 24V 150W (as shown in
Figure 4-261) Pay attention to the wires while removing.
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Validation
1 Make sure all wires are correctly connected after replacing the assembly;
2 Switch on the power of the instrument, and check whether the instrument starts up
and is initialized properly.
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
Same as removing the power switch 85-264VAC 24V 150W.
Validation
1 Make sure all wires are correctly connected after replacing the assembly;
2 Switch on the power of the instrument, and check whether the instrument starts up
and is initialized properly.
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
Same as removing the power switch 85-264VAC 24V 150W.
Validation
1 Make sure all wires are correctly connected after replacing the assembly;
2 Switch on the power of the instrument, and check whether the instrument starts up
and is initialized properly.
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver
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Procedure
Validation
1 Make sure all wires are correctly connected after replacing the assembly;
2 Switch on the power of the instrument, and check whether the instrument starts up
and is initialized properly.
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
1 Remove the back plate of the main unit;
2 Open the drive board assembly;
3 Unplug the wires connected to the valve drive board PCBA;
4 Remove the M3X8 screw on the valve drive board PCBA using the screwdriver.
5 Remove the valve drive board PCBA.
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Validation
1 Make sure all wires are correctly connected after replacing the assembly;
2 Switch on the power of the instrument, and check whether the instrument starts up
and is initialized properly.
Procedure
Same as removing the valve drive board PCBA.
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Subsystem Functions
Validation
1 Make sure all wires are correctly connected after replacing the assembly;
2 Switch on the power of the instrument, and check whether the instrument starts up
and is initialized properly.
Procedure
Same as removing the valve drive board PCBA.
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Validation
1 Make sure all wires are correctly connected after replacing the assembly;
2 Switch on the power of the instrument, and check whether the instrument starts up
and is initialized properly.
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
1 Remove the upper left plate of the main unit;
2 Unplug the wires connected to the humidity and temperature sensor board PCBA.
3 Remove the M3X8 screw on the humidity and temperature sensor board PCBA
using the screwdriver.
4 Remove the humidity and temperature sensor board PCBA.
29
Validation
1 Make sure all wires are correctly connected after replacing the assembly;
2 Switch on the power of the instrument, and check whether the instrument starts up
and is initialized properly.
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Subsystem Functions
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
1 Remove the back plate of the main unit;
2 Open the cistern assembly;
3 Unplug the tubes and wires;
4 Remove the 6 M3X8 screws using the cross-head screwdriver;
5 Remove the air-pressure detection board PCBA (as shown in Figure 4-262).
31
Validation
1 Make sure all tubes and wires are correctly connected after replacing the assembly;
2 Switch on the power of the instrument, and check whether the instrument starts up
and is initialized properly;
3 Start up the analyzer and check whether the pressure of the pressure system is
within the required range, make sure there is no air leakage of the tubing.
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Subsystem Functions
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
1 Remove the 3 M4X12 screws and the 2 washers using the cross-head screwdriver;
2 Unplug the wires connected to the assembly;
3 Remove the slide basket drying assembly (as shown in Figure 4-263).
32
Validation
1 Make sure all wires are correctly connected after replacing the assembly;
2 Switch on the power, and check whether the assembly works properly.
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Subsystem Functions
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
1 Open the front door assembly;
2 Open the upper left plate assembly;
3 Remove the slide storage box;
4 Remove the 2 M4X8 screw of the front cover baffle plate using the cross-head
screwdriver to dismount the lower right cover.
5 Unplug the tubes and wires connected to the blood dispensing assembly.
6 Remove the 2 M4X8 screws at the lower part of the blood dispensing assembly, and
loosen the 2 M4X8 on the upper part.
7 Move the blood dispensing assembly upwards until its hardy hole is parted from the
screw. Move the assembly to the right side until the motor at the left side is fully
revealed. Move the blood dispensing assembly forward to dismount it (as shown in
Figure 4-264).
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Subsystem Functions
assembly
2 Front cover baffle
plate
Validation
1 Make sure all tubes and wires are correctly connected after replacing the assembly;
2 Switch on the power of the instrument, and check whether the instrument starts up
and is initialized properly;
3 Start up the analyzer and check whether the pressure of the pressure system is
within the required range, make sure there is no leakage of the tubing.
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
1 Open the front door assembly;
2 Open the upper left plate assembly;
3 Remove the slide storage box;
4 Remove the 2 M4X8 screw of the front cover baffle plate using the cross-head
screwdriver to dismount the lower right cover.
5 Unplug the cables connected to the open-vial assembly;
6 Remove the 3 M4X10 panhead screws and the wire harness retainer.
7 Remove the 4 M4X8 screws of the assembly using the cross-head screwdriver;
8 Move the open-vial assembly until the motor on the bottom is fully revealed. Tilt the
upper part of the open-vial assembly, and take out the assembly from above (as
shown in Figure 4-265).
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Subsystem Functions
Validation
1 Make sure all wires are correctly connected after replacing the assembly;
2 Switch on the power of the instrument, and check whether the instrument starts up
and is initialized properly;
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Subsystem Functions
Tools
Inner hexagon spanner
Procedure
1 Remove the lower left plate of the main unit;
2 Remove the slide basket drying assembly;
3 Remove the 4 M4X8 inner hexagon screws with its flat washers using the inner
hexagon spanner.
4 Unplug the wires connected to the assembly;
5 Remove the assembly (as shown in Figure 4-266).
Validation
1 Make sure all wires are correctly connected after replacing the assembly;
2 Switch on the power of the instrument, and check whether the instrument starts up
and is initialized properly;
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Subsystem Functions
Tools
Inner hexagon spanner
Procedure
1 Open the upper left plate assembly;
2 Open the front door assembly;
3 Remove the right door of the main unit;
4 Remove the lower right cover;
5 Remove the 2 M4X8 screw of the front cover baffle plate using the cross-head
screwdriver to dismount the lower right cover;
6 Remove the 4 M4X12 inner hexagon screws with its spring washers using the inner
hexagon spanner;
7 Unplug the rubber tubes and the wires;
8 Move the slide loading and dispatching subsystem upwards until it is completely
separated from the bottom plate, and then remove it from the front (as shown in
Figure 4-267).
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Subsystem Functions
Validation
1 Make sure all wires are correctly connected after replacing the assembly;
2 Switch on the power of the instrument, and check whether the instrument starts up
and is initialized properly;
Tools
Inner hexagon spanner
Procedure
1 Remove the top cover of the main unit;
2 Open the control board assembly;
3 Unplug the tubes and wires;
4 Loosen the 2 M3X8 inner hexagon screws using the inner hexagon spanner. Move
the assembly leftwards until the hardy hole is apart from the screw. Remove the
assembly from the above (as shown in Figure 4-268).
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Subsystem Functions
Validation
1 Connect the tubes and wires after the installation;
2 Start up the analyzer and check whether the pressure of the pressure system is
within the required range;
3 Switch on the power of the instrument, and check whether the instrument starts up
and is initialized properly.
Tools
Inner hexagon spanner
Procedure
1 Remove the right door of the main unit;
2 Unplug all tubes connected to the assembly;
3 Loosen the 2 M3X16 inner hexagon screws using the inner hexagon spanner, and
then remove the assembly (as shown in Figure 4-269).
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Subsystem Functions
Validation
1 Connect the tubes after the installation;
2 Start up the analyzer and check whether the pressure of the pressure system is
within the required range.
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
1 Open the upper left plate assembly;
2 Remove the upper left plate of the main unit;
3 Remove the lower left cover;
4 Unplug all tubes and wires connected to the assembly;
5 Remove the 2 M3X16 panhead screws and the sprint/flat washer at the front of the
assembly using the cross-head screwdriver, and then remove the 2 M3X16 panhead
screws and the flat washers at the back;
6 Remove the assembly (as shown in Figure 4-270).
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Subsystem Functions
Validation
1 Connect the tubes and wires after the installation;
2 Start up the analyzer and check whether the pressure of the pressure system is
within the required range;
3 Switch on the power of the instrument, and check whether the instrument starts up
and is initialized properly.
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Subsystem Functions
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver, inner hexagon spanner
Procedure
1 Remove the back plate of the main unit;
2 Remove the left door;
3 Remove the lower left cover of the main unit;
4 Remove the 2 M4X6 sunk screw fixing the left plate of the frame using the
cross-head screwdriver, and then remove the left plate of the frame;
5 Remove the 4 M8X16 inner hexagon screws and its spring washers fixing the
staining unit using the inner hexagon spanner;
6 Unplug all tubes and wires connected to the assembly;
7 Remove the staining unit (as shown in Figure 4-271).
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Subsystem Functions
supporting
frame
2 M8X16 inner / 5 M4X8 inner /
hexagon screw hexagon
and spring washer screw
3 M4X6 sunk screw /
Validation
1 Connect the tubes and wires after the installation;
2 Start up the analyzer and check whether the pressure of the pressure system is
within the required range;
3 Switch on the power of the instrument, and check whether the instrument starts up
and is initialized properly.
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver
Procedure
1 Open the upper left plate assembly;
2 Remove the protective shield;
3 Remove the 3 M4X8 screws using the cross-head screwdriver;
4 Unplug the tubes and wires;
5 Move the auto loading assembly backwards, and then remove it (as shown in Figure
4-272).
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Subsystem Functions
Validation
1 Connect the tubes and wires after the installation;
2 Start up the analyzer and check whether the pressure of the pressure system is
within the required range;
3 Switch on the power of the instrument, and check whether the instrument starts up
and is initialized properly.
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver
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Subsystem Functions
Procedure
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver, tweezers, monkey spanner
Procedure
Note: the pneumatic unit differs according to the power specification used in site. Pay
attention to the power specification while applying for service parts of the pneumatic unit.
4The pneumatic unit can be replaced separately:
5Remove the left and right door and top cover of the pneumatic unit using the
cross-head screwdriver;
6The pneumatic control board can be replaced separately after removing its
shielding cover;
7Remove and replace the filter using the spanner;
8Unplug the pneumatic tubes and remove the pressure regulator;
9The fuse of the pneumatic unit is located inside the power socket box. Open the
socket box using the tweezers, and replace the fuse;
There are 3 types of the pneumatic unit FRU based on the difference in specifications.
No. Name FRU Code No. Name FRU Code
1 Pneumatic unit 801-3201-00051-00 3 Pneumatic unit 801-3201-00069-00
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(220V) (220V,
international)
2 Pneumatic
801-3201-00068-00
unit(110V)
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Subsystem Functions
Validation
1 Make sure the pneumatic unit works properly and the output pressures are abnormal
after startup.
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940nm 15cm
6 Linear guide rail 14 0.5ml centrifugal tube /
set.MGN9-C1-R155-Z0C /
M
7 Adapter accommodator 15 0.5ml centrifugal tube /
/
adapter
8 Uncapped tube adapter /
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Subsystem Functions
Validation
4-290
Subsystem Functions
4-291
Subsystem Functions
5Readjust the sensors after replacement. See ..... for the procedure.
pulley
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Subsystem Functions
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Fluidics
5 Fluidics
5.1 Fluidic Structure
5.1.1 Fluidics System Introduction
The fluidics system of the SM&S includes 3 subsystems.
Sampling & Dispensing Subsystem
Spreader Slide Cleaning Subsystem
Reagent Metering & Cycling Subsystem
See the following fluidics diagram:
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Fluidics
Piercing probe
wipe
Blood sensor1
Piercing T88
PV01/GV25 PV02/GV21 Baffle plate
190uL Diluent detection
probe connector
C93 C5 C7 C96 C35 photocoupler 4 C34
T4-J1 C72 C73
T10 T11 J7 T14-J8-P4 T91 T87 T86 T85
C74 C75
J3 T101
T5-J2 T9-P1 C77 T178
C94 T99 C76
T1 C3 C78 C79
Blood sensor2 T90 T103 T179
J5-T13-J6 Dispensing
C80 C81
T6 probe T97 T180
LC-A
Hydraulic
C82 C83
-40KPa
-40KPa
-40KPa
70KPa
OPEN
sensor
70KPa
OPEN
T95
PS1
C4 T181
Open-vial
probe T182
C8 SV02 SV07 SV06 GV42 SV01 SV08 SV05 SV04
T20 wipe GV58 GV54
T7 T183
-40KPa
70KPa
-40KPa
-40KPa
70KPa
C37
70KPa
OPEN
CV
Dispensing probe
C27
TS
T17 T192 GV44
cleaning bath
1 T21 C28 T114
-40KPa
-40KPa
OPEN
C1
70KPa
T92 C84
WC-W4
WC-W3
WC-W1
WC-W2
T19 C24 GV56
GV46 GV50
Deionized
T16 T73
methanol
T96
Diluent container
Stain A2
T2
solution
Stain A
C85
Buffer
water
PV03/GV2 T74 T69T70 T72 T52 GV52
OF1
GV57 T18 T66 C30 GV39
T184
0 T65 C25
100uLsyringe
T68 LF2 GV48
2.5mL syringe
T12-P3 C9 C11 C12 T102
T100 C88 Reagent
T23 T24 LC-D LC-M TC3
PV04/GV16 PV05/GV15 TC4 T104 T98 T54 container
T29 T78 T64 T189
TC2 T49 T75 T55
T193
70KPa
WC-B2
LF1
WC-B1
C29 WC-W C26
T34 T59
C20 T82 T51
C91 T105 T84
J9-T27-J10
C36 T79 T63
J19-Ta5-J20 C31
LVM valve manifold C90 C39 T93
250KPa
-40KPa
70KPa
T62
C18
SV36 T113 T194
SV71 C38 SV72 C40
C21 T116 T115
T109
T3 T133 C49
J11-Ta1-J12 T94 T175
T123
H
G A T108 GV47 Waste
C22 SV62
C95 C17
-40KPa
PV07/GV13 connector 2
70KPa
T31
-40KPa
T26
-40KPa
70KPa
70KPa
J4 C19
T39 T40 T32 T150
DP4 SV65
Ultrasonic 6mL T124
cleaning bath T83 PV09/GV1 SV73 GV43
C53 T128
T110 8 T151 C43 GV53 GV51
T139
SV61 C42 C41
70KPa
T126
-40KPa
T138
WC-B1
detection photocoupler
C54
OF2
C16
T117 C52 T155
Liquid discharging
T191
T121 T53 T152 C46 T177
2T127
T148 DP2
WC-B2
OF1
GF1
T156
WC-W3
T140
LC-A
GV55 C57
Overflow bath T153
Liquid discharging
T41 C14 C15 DP5
photocoupler 3
T25 GV41 70KPa T122 T147 SV64 T157
6mL SV67
detection
C10 T44 C66 C71
C67 C44
C89 T185 T132 T129
T43 T143 C68 T137 C70
C65 T160
photocoupler 5
T169
discharging
detection
T164 T165
WC-W1
WC-W2
Probe No. 2
Probe No. 2
Probe No. 1
Probe No. 5
Probe No. 4
Probe No. 5
Probe No. 4
C58
Probe No. 1
Probe No. 7
Probe No. 3
Probe No. 2
SV10 C45 T134
WC_B TC8 T159
-40KPa
70KPa
T46 C59
C23 T186 T144
T188 T146 T135 GV49
T174
T61 T161
PV10/GV17 Waste
C86 PV13/GV22 C87 C50 container
C47 PV12/GV12 PV08/GV19 C51 C60
Pos. 3
Pos. 1 Pos. 2 Pos. 4 T162 WC-W4
T176
Waste
container
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Fluidics
The Sampling & Dispensing Subsystem and Spreader Slide Cleaning Subsystem both use
diluent, the fluidics diagram is as follows:
Piercing probe
wipe
Blood sensor1
Piercing T88
PV01/GV25 PV02/GV21
190uL Diluent detection
probe
C93 C5 C7 C96 C35 photocoupler 4 C34
T4-J1 C72 C73
T10 T11 J7 T14-J8-P4 T87 T86 T85
J3
T9-P1 T91
T5-J2
C94
T1 C3
Blood sensor2 J5-T13-J6 Dispensing
T6 probe T178
Hydraulic
-40KPa
sensor
70KPa
PS1
C4 Open-vial
probe
C8 SV02
T20 wipe GV58
T7
Dispensing probe
TS
CV1 T17 T192
cleaning bath
T21
C1
T92 C84
T19
T16 T73
Diluent container
T2 C85
T74
OF1
PV03/GV20 GV57 T18
T184
100uLsyringe
T12-P3 2.5mL syringe C9 C11 C12
T23 T24 LC-D
PV04/GV16 PV05/GV15 TC4
T29
T193
70KPa
C2 C92
C13
T81
T42
T28
T22
WC-B2
LF1
T34 WC-B1
C20 T82
C91
J9-T27-J10
J19-Ta5-J20 C31
LVM valve manifold
250KPa
T35 T36 B C D E F
SV36
C21
T3
J11-Ta1-J12
H A
C22 G
C95
T31
J4 C19
T39 T40 T32
Ultrasonic
cleaning bath T83
WC-B1
OF2
T191
WC-B2
PV06/GV14
-40KPa
OF1
70KPa
GF1
T45
SV10
WC_B TC8
T46
C23
T174
T61
C47 PV12/GV12
T176
T141
Waste connector 1
Waste
container
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Fluidics
The fluidics diagram of the Reagent Metering & Cycling Subsystem is as follows:
Baffle plate
connector
C74 C75
T101
C76 C77
T99
T90 C78 C79
T103 T179
C80 C81
T97 T180
LC-A
C82 C83
-40KPa
-40KPa
OPEN
70KPa
OPEN
T95 T181
T182
SV07 GV54 SV06 GV42 SV01 SV08 SV05 SV04
T183
-40KPa
70KPa
-40KPa
-40KPa
70KPa
C37
70KPa
OPEN
C27
C28 GV44 T114
-40KPa
-40KPa
OPEN
70KPa
WC-W4
WC-W3
WC-W1
WC-W2
C24 GV56 GV50
Deionized
GV46
Methanol
Stain A2
solution
Stain A
T96
Buffer
water
T69 T70 T72 T52 GV52
T66 C30 GV39
T65 T68 LF2 GV48 C25
T102
T100 C88 Reagent
LC-M TC3 T98 T54 container
T104 T78 T189
T75 T64
TC2 T49 T55
LC-A1 T154T48 T57 T58
T50 T76
T80 T89
TC6 LC-A2 TC5 TC1 TC7
LC-W TC9
LC-A LC-P
C29 WC-W C26
T59
T105 T51
T84
C36 T79 T63
C90 C39 T93
C32 C33 C48
SV69
T111
T106 SV68 T142 T195
T107 T112 SV03 PV11/GV11
-40KPa
70KPa
T62
C18
T113 T194
SV71 C38 SV72 C40
T109 T116 T115
T133 C49
T94 T175
T123
T108 GV47 Waste
SV62
PV07/GV13 C17 connector 2
-40KPa
70KPa
-40KPa
T26
-40KPa
70KPa
70KPa
DP4 T150
SV65
6mL T124
SV73 GV43
PV09/GV18 C53 T128
T110 T151 C43 GV53 GV51
T139
SV61 C42 C41 T126
70KPa
-40KPa
detection photocoupler 2
T138
T120 T119 T118 T149 T125
C16 C54
Liquid discharging
T140
detection photocoupler 3
LC-A
GV55 C57
Liquid discharging
DP5 T153
70KPa T122 T147 SV64 T157
6mL SV67
C66 C71
C67 C44
C89 T185 T132 T129
T143 C68 T137 C70
C65 T160
photocoupler 5
T169
discharging
detection
T167 T172
detection
Liquid
T164 T165
WC-W1
WC-W2
Probe No. 2
Probe No. 2
Probe No. 1
Probe No. 5
Probe No. 4
Probe No. 5
Probe No. 4
C58
Probe No. 1
Probe No. 7
Probe No. 3
Probe No. 2
C45 T134
T159
-40KPa
70KPa
T186 C59
T188 T144 T146 T135 GV49
T161
PV10/GV17 Waste
C86 PV13/GV22 C87 C50 container
PV08/GV19 C51 C60
Pos. 3
1 Pos. 2 Pos. 4 T162 WC-W4
T187 T145 DP3
5.4mL
Appearance:
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Fluidics
Model:
LVM 2-way normally closed valve model: LVM10R3-6A-2-Q
LVM 2-way normally open valve model: LVM10R4-6A-2-Q
LVM 3-way valve model: LVM105R-6A-2-Q
ID
Material ID
LVM 2-way normally closed valve
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Function
2-way normally closed valve: for liquid transmission control. When the electromagnetic valve is
not electrified, the input and output ports are blocked; when the electromagnetic valve is
electrified, the input and output ports are connected.
2-way normally open valve: for liquid transmission control. When the electromagnetic valve is
not electrified, the input and output ports are connected; when the electromagnetic valve is
electrified, the input and output ports are blocked.
3-way valve: switches channels. When the electromagnetic valve is not electrified, the
common port and normally open port are connected; when the electromagnetic valve is
electrified, the common port and normally closed port are connected.
Note: the voltage of the LVM valves is DC 12V, the pressure range is -75~250KPa.
BURKERT valve
Symbols:
2-way valve 3-way valve
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Fluidics
Appearance:
2-way valve (6128-2, 6628) 3-way valve (6128-3)
Model:
There are 2 models of 2-way BURKERT valve: 6628A and 6606A
3-way BURKERT valve: 6128-3
ID
Material ID
Function
2-way BURKERT valve (6628A) 082-001596-00: priming the cisterns. When the
electromagnetic valve is not electrified, the input and output ports are blocked; when the
electromagnetic valve is electrified, the input and output ports are connected; priming can be
performed then.
2-way BURKERT valve (6606A) 082-000050-00: measuring reagents and controlling reagent
dispensing of the Cycling Subsystem. When the electromagnetic valve is not electrified, the
input and output ports are blocked; when the electromagnetic valve is electrified, the input and
output ports are connected; dispensing can be performed then.
3-way BURKERT valve (6128-3): controlling deionized water dispensing. When the
electromagnetic valve is not electrified, the common port and normally open port are
connected, and the dosing pump aspirates deionized water; when the electromagnetic valve is
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Fluidics
electrified, the common port and normally closed port are connected and the dosing pump
dispenses deionized water.
Note: the voltage of the BURKERT valve is DC-12V. The 6128-2 BURKERT 2-way valve
controls the priming of the cisterns; The 6628 2-way BURKERT valve controls the reagent
dispensing at position 1~3; and the 6128-3 3-way BURKERT valve controls the deionized
water dispensing at position 4.
Appearance:
ID
Material ID
Function:
To drain the liquid accumulated during the process of air filtration. There is only one steel valve
(SV10) used in the SM&S, located under the air filter.
Note: the draining valve can provide passage for large particles (up to 150um). The maximal
bearable pressure is 400KPa, and the operating voltage is 12V. The end marked as "1" is the
inlet of the valve, and the other end is the outlet. There is an arrow on bottom of the valve,
indicating the direction of connecting the valve.
1-way valve
Symbol:
Appearance:
5-7
Fluidics
ID
Material ID
Pneulinesupply duckbillcheck
BA40-10-62038
valve
Function:
allows 1-way air flow to blow dry the air release opening of the piercing probe
Note: Only allow gas or liquid flow from A to B (B to A is not allowed).
Reused-stain filter
Symbol
Appearance:
ID
Material ID
Function:
For the filtration of the A solution collected in the circulation pool. There is only one such filter
in the SM&S, marked as LF2.
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Fluidics
Note: ensure to replace the filter when it reaches its service life.
Liquid filter
Symbol:
Appearance:
ID
Material ID
Filter. Inline Filter 65um
082-000156-00
1/8I.D.Tubing
Function:
Filters the impurities in diluent. There is only one such filter in the SM&S, marked as LF1.
Note: make sure the filter is in the right direction as indicated by the arrow on the filter.
Dosing pump
Symbols:
Appearance:
5-9
Fluidics
Liquid chamber
connector
Function:
used for accurate aspiration or dispensation. When vacuum is brought to the gas chamber, the
dosing pump will aspirate a fixed volume of liquid accurately and the liquid will be stored in the
liquid chamber; when pressure is brought to the gas chamber, the fixed volume of liquid will be
pushed out by the membrane in the dosing pump.
Note: make sure the connectors are connected to the gas chamber and liquid chamber
correctly.
Syringes
Symbol:
5-10
Fluidics
Appearance: N/A.
ID
Material ID
2.5ml syringe assembly
0033-30-74625
(fluororubber)
Structure of 100ul lead screw
115-011898-00
driving syringe assembly
Function:
The 2.5ml syringe is mainly used in sample aspiration, cleaning, etc. The 100ul syringe is used
for dispensing blood.
Note: the two syringes are of different specifications. Do not misuse them.
Probe wipe
Symbols:
Appearance:
ID
Material ID
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Fluidics
Function:
Provide a cavity where the open-vial probe or piercing probe can be cleaned by liquid flow.
Note:
A: Diluent B: Waste
C: Waste DCleaning opening
E: Air releasing opening F: Sample probe opening
Probes
Symbols:
See the symbol of probe wipe.
Appearance:
Blood dispensing probe
Piercing probe
Sample
aspiring Air
opening releasing
opening
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Fluidics
Dispense 6ml Dispense Discharge liquid Dispense 6ml Discharge liquid at Reserve 70kPa
methanol 6ml Stain 1 at Pos. 1 stain 1 Pos.2 Blow-dry
Dispense 5.4ml
buffer solution
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Fluidics
ID
Material ID
Function: the open-vial probe is used to aspirate the sample from the tube under the
open-vial mode. The piercing probe is used to pierce through the tube cap, release the air
in the tube to balance the pressure inside and outside of the tube, and aspirate sample at
the same time. The dispensing probes at Pos. 1, 2, and 4 are used for stain dispensing to
the cassettes and waste collection at the positions; while the Pos. 3 dispensing probe is
used for stain dispensing to Pos.3 cassette and the collection of both waste and stain. For
the details, see the explanatory texts on above figure.
Note: since the piercing probe is vulnerable, it needs to be replaced periodically by the
service engineer or your local distributor.
ID
Material ID
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Function: LC-D stores diluent; LC-M stores methanol; LC_A1 stores stain 1; LC_A is used
for recycling of stain 1; LC_A2 stores stain 2; LC_P stores buffer solution; LC_W stores
deionized water; WC_B collects blood sample waste; and WC_W collects stain waste.
Note: when servicing the cisterns or baths, fix the fluidic tubing connection by cable ties.
Buffer cistern
Symbols
ID
Material ID
Function: provide some buffer in case the liquid in the cisterns or waste baths flows back.
Note: when servicing the buffer cistern assembly, ensure the tubings are properly
connected (the in and out tubings are not reversely connected). After empty the liquid in
the cisterns or baths, check the seal tightness of the tubings.
Hydraulic sensor:
Symbol
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Appearance:
ID
Material ID
Reagent temperature detection
115-008185-00
assembly
Appearance:
ID
Material ID
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Fluidics
Function: the bath collects the waste discharged during the dispensing probe cleaning
process.
Note: when servicing the bath, ensure that the bath is installed in correct position; and the
tubings are properly connected.
Appearance Blow-dry
opening
Dispensing
opening
ID
Material ID
Function: clean and dry the spreader slides; collect the diluent.
Note: when servicing the bath, ensure that the bath is installed in correct position; and the
tubings are properly connected.
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A2
A1
A3
GV52 GV55
GV50 GV45 GV47
GV44
GV42 GV58 GV39 GV51
SV36
H A
G
Appearance:
Side view of the manifold
Manifold mounting
Tubing connection holes
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A2/T234
70KPa 15-T234-1000
15-T233-1030 A1/T233
-40KPa
A3 OPEN 15-T241-750
A3 A2 A1
C31
G 29-T83-1200 6-T82-40 G/LF1
C11 F/open-vial
F J9-18-T27-750-J10 29-T17-570
probe wipe
LVM valve E 29-T22-630 E/100ul syringe
H
C19
B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 B12 B13 B14 B15 B16 B17
15-T268-360
15-T267-510
29-T31-20
15-T260-590
15-T266-450
15-T269-510
15-T261-610
15-T272-1200
15-T265-510
15-T271-980
15-T262-430
15-T257-510
15-T258-600
15-T259-530
15-T263-430
15-T264-600
15-T270-630
15-T273-840
C65
B1/1-way
14-T167-20
B13/LC-M
B10/WC-W
B6/DP4
B7/DP5
B8/DP6
B3/DP1
B4/DP2
B5/DP3
B9/WC-B
B11/LC-D
B15/LC-W
B14/LC-P
B12/LC-A2
B16/LC-A
valve
B17/LC-A1
B2/POS2 Probe
No. 5
ID
Material ID
Manifold 082-001822-00
Function: the manifold for LVM gas valve and fluidic valve.
Note: when replacing the valves, make sure you are using the correct model and the seal
ring is properly mounted; also make sure the tubings are connected to the correct
channels.
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OPEN
-40KPa
40KPa 250KPa A1
-40KPa
70KPa
T229
A3
RGV2
T241
GV52 GV55
Isolation Chamber GV50 GV45 GV47
Anti-pour Bath
T219
T208 T232
C113 GV54 GV57 GV56 GV43 GV49
C139 T218
OPEN
T212
C106 Vacuum C111 C116 T228
T203 T216 T236
C108 T220
C105 T233 GV44
C103 C104 C112 GV42 GV58 GV39 GV51
T204 T207 T209 T210 T211 T217
C107 Pressure C109 T222
T205 GF1 Air Drier C110 C117
T213 C114
T226 GV48 GV41
GP1 T214 GV46 GV53
C101 C102
T201 RGV1 GF2 T230
T202
T206
T223
Open
Open
T215
B16 B17 B13 B14 B1 B2 B11 B12 B15 B9 B10 B8 B7 B3 B4 B5 B6
T265
RGV3 T264 T269
GF1
T263 T268
T221 T231 T258 T259 T261 T270 T267
T257 T260 T271
T266
T262 T272
T224 T273
Piercing Probe
C120
WC-W
LC-A1
Methanol Dry
LC-A2
WC-B
LC-W
LC-A
LC-D
DP4
DP6
DP1
DP2
DP3
LC-M
DP5
LC-P
C124 C125 C126 C127 C128
C115 C119 C122 C123
T227 Ta3-P6 T244
J13 Ta2-P5 J14 T242 T243 J15 J16
C121 T234
T239 T240
T225
Blood film
Blood film
drying1
drying 2
C131 C130 C129 C118
T276 T275
C136
C138 C134 C135
T274 T235 T316 T294 T296
Baric Manifold 1 T298
R Baric Manifold 3
T277 T281 R Baric Manifold 2
T317 T293
T295
R T297
R
P P
P GV23 GV24 GV25
GV89 GV88 GV87 GV86 GV85 GV84 GV83 GV82 P
GV81 GV17 GV18 GV19 GV20 GV21 GV22
GV11 GV12 GV13 GV14 GV15 GV16
T313
T282 T289 T284 T314
T278 T286
T283 T311
C132 C133
T291 T288 C137
GV90 T290 TP4 T287 T309 T308 T307 T310 T300 T318
T292 T301 T302 T306 T305 T304 T303 J17-Ta4-J18
T285
TP2
Slider Dry
Slider Dry
Plate Clean
T279
PV01
AC2 TP5 TP1
PV03
PV02
PV10
PV08
T280
PV09
PV13
PV06
PV05
PV11
PV07
PV12
PV04
TP6 TP3
AC5 AC7
AC3
O S
AC4
AC6 AC8
AC1
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Appearance:
Air desiccant
Symbol:
Appearance:
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Fluidics
Note: make sure the direction of the air flow is the same as indicated by the red arrow on
top of the air desiccant.
Pneumatic regulator
Symbols:
Pressure regulator Vacuum regulator (Relief valve)
Appearance:
Function:
The regulators are used to regulate the pressure or vacuum to a required range (usually to
reduce the pressure).
Note: when you adjust the pressure regulator, pull the blue knob upwards until you hear a
"tuck" or feel the knob is in position, and then tweak the knob to regulate pressure. Push the
knob downwards to the initial position after you finish. Before you adjust the relief valve, loosen
the retaining nut, and then tweak the adjusting pole to regulate. Secure the retaining nut after
you finish.
Gas valve
Symbols:
2-way valve (NO) 3-way valve (NO) 3-way valve (NC) 5-way valve
Appearance:
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Function: similar to 3-way electromagnet valves, but mainly used in the pneumatic system.
GA0100E1 is a 3-way normally closed valve, GA0100E1-11 is a 3-way normally open valve;
G010E1-2-21 is a 2-way normally open valve, and 010-4E1 is a 5-way valve.
Note: read the label of the gas valves carefully to know the specification and model. When
the gas valves are powered on, the indicator of the valves will be red. While servicing the
analyzer, you may press the pink button on the gas valve to manually make the valve work.
Make sure you are not pressing too hard or using sharp tools which may damage the button.
The operation voltage for gas valves is also 12V AC.
Pinch valve
Symbols:
Appearance:
5mm pinch valve Pinch valve assembly (pharmed)
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Function: the pinch valve is driven by pressure. When the 250KPa pressure is brought to
the pinch valve, the pressure lever in the valve will be propped up to cut off the passage of the
liquid flow.
Note: since the pinch valves pinch tubings while working, to protect the tubings, it is
designed the valves do not work when the SM&S is in the standby status. Pinch valves are
categorized into 2 types according to the size of the through hole: one is 8mm pinch valve
used for fat pharmed tube, the other is 5mm pinch valve used for thin pharmed tube.
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Fluidics
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120 120
STAIN 29.5s STAIN 29.5s STAIN 29.5s STAIN 29.5s STAIN 29.5s STAIN 29.5s
F002
F005 F007 3.5s F006 F005 F006
17.5s 26.3s F007 12s 17.5s 12s
F002 F002 F002
D 3.5s 26.3s 3.5s 3.5s
F081 F082 18.5s F082 18.5s F082 18.5s F082 18.5s
2s
3.9s
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On the figure, A~E represent examples of different run modes. See below:
No. Run modes Note
A Autoloading: single aspiration for Operating at maximum speed
single slide
B Autoloading: single aspiration for 3 Operating at maximum speed
slides
C Open vial: single aspiration for Operating at maximum speed
single slide
D Open vial: single aspiration for 3 Operating at maximum speed
slides
E Micro-loading Operating at maximum speed
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6 Hardware
6.1 Overview
The location of the hardware supporting subsystem of the Auto Slide Maker & Stainer (SM&S)
is shown in
Figure . Among a series of subsystems of SM&S, the hardware supporting subsystem
consists of basic electric elements supporting the operation of other subsystems.
Stain
2
Hardware main
control and
driving platform Reagent detection, metering and cycling
Flush Stain Stain 1 +power module
Fluidics support
Slide Making
Dispensing
Me
tha
no
X
l
Y
Slide drying Z Spreader slide
detection fix cleaning
tu Sample detection
Informa
re
tion
Slide Levering print
Slide making
Open vial sampling
Slide
Drying collecti Slide cleaning
on and
Slide basket loading
Piercing and
sample collection
Mixing and
Scan
piercing
Basket Slide quantity
Slide storage detection
detecti
on
Auto loading
1. provide a main control platform for man-machine interaction, main control of the whole
system, and the communication between the instrument and PC;
2. provide a drive and control platform, supporting the operation of other subsystems.
3. provide the electric power driving all subsystems;
4. provide with various sensors of driving mechanism and corresponding driving circuits, e.g.
position sensors, magnetic sensors, reagent detection sensors, etc.
5. provide electric power required by different components, and monitor these components;
6. provide the cables connecting different modules, boards, and components of the driving
modules;
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7. provide various interfaces for peripheral equipment, the serial port communication of the
tracks, as well as the network communication between the instrument and PC.
Ultrasonic
Spreader Slide Cleaning The valve control resource comes
cleaning drive
Subsystem from drive board A
board
Sampling & Dispensing Drive board A /
Subsystem
subsystem
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J9
J9
051-001438-00
051-001438-00
Ultrasonic
Ultrasonic cleaning
cleaning drive
drive
051-001356-00
051-001356-00 Print
Print driving
driving board
board
control
control board
board (B)
(B) [K]
[K]
J1
J1 J13
J13 J5
J5
J10
J10 A3
A3 A10
A10
J9
J9 J6
J6 J11
J11
A23
A23 C-009-004101-00 3204 keyboard cable
A40
J5
A40
J5
C-009-003467-00 Analog 12V output cable A26
A26 C-009-003516-00 Fluid pressure detection board cable
051-001508-00
051-001508-00 3204
3204 SM&S
SM&S data
data board
board
J1 051-001543-00
051-001543-00 SM&S
SM&S power
power distributor[D]
distributor[D] [A]
[A]
J1
A41
A41
C-009-003464-00 Digital 5V and 12V output cable
J1
J1
J3
J3
051-000218-00
051-000218-00 Clog
Clog
C-009-003465-00 Power 12V and 24V output cable A6 A5 detection
detection board
board [R]
[R]
A6 A5
J8
J8 J7
J7 J4
J4 J2
J2
J2
J2
Power
Power assembly
assembly C-009-003859-00 Drive board digital and power cables
J30
J30 J4 051-000329-00
J4 051-000329-00 Valve
Valve drive
drive board
board A(J-A)
A(J-A) J5
J5
051-001515-00
051-001515-00 3204
3204 power
power drive
drive board
board (A)
(A)
[C-A
[C-A ]]
J1
J1
C-009-003857-00 Board card analog 12V power cord
009-004202-00 SM&S protective earth C-009-003961-00 Drive board B communication cable
wire C-009-003859-00 Drive board digital and power cables J28
J28
Transformer
Transformer
J21 051-000507-00
051-000507-00 Air-pressure
Air-pressure
J21 detection
J2
J2 detection board
board [P]
[P]
J1
J1
051-001515-00
051-001515-00 3204
3204 Power
Power drive
drive board
board
J1
J1 cable
cable (B)
(B) J40 C-009-003514-00 Air-pressure detection board cable
J7 Heating
Heating control
control board
board PCBA
PCBA [E] J6 [C-B J40
C-009-003479-00 Heating drive board J7 [E] J6 [C-B ]]
power cord
J30
J30 J4
J4 051-000329-00
051-000329-00 Valve
Valve drive
drive board
board B(J-B)
B(J-B) J5
J5
C-009-003461-00 Transformer output cable
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Hardware
009-004177-00
Cover sensor cable 009-004178-00
C-009-004101-00 Staining bath cover sensor
C-009-003524-00 USB extension line extension line
3204 keyboard cable
Display
A12
Blood sensor 0
051-001438-00
C-009-003510-00 Ultrasonic cleaning serial port
A10 J5
Ultrasonic serial port cable cable
[K]
A31
Blood sensor 1 J8
J15
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Hardware
6-5
Hardware
J38
C-009-003453-00
3204 spreader slide
assembly cables
C-009-003859-00
051-001543-00 J4 J2 051-001515-00
Drive board digital and power cables
SM&S power distributor 3204 power drive board (A)
[D] C-009-003857-00 [C-A ]
J2 J1
Power card analog 12V power cord C-009-003452-00
3204 spreader slide
assembly movement
cable
J7 J6 C-009-004098-00
C-009-003451-00
3204 dispensing
3204 dispensing subsystem
subsystem extension
syringe cable
line
Heating control board PCBA[E] C-009-003477-00
C-009-003851-00 Dispensing subsystem
Container floater cable 2 Tem&Hum sensor cable
C-009-003850-00
J2 J J Container
3 4 C-009-003501-00
floater cable 1 3204 dispensing
subsystem cables
C-009-003480-00 C-009-003481-00 C-009-003985-00 C-009-003499-00
Fan heating assembly cable Film drying heating LC_D floater C-009-003984-00 3204 dispensing subsystem
assembly cable C-009-003522-00 extension line WC_B floater movement cable
Temperature sensor cable
extension line
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Hardware
051-000507-00
C-009-003514-00
J40 Air-pressure detection
J1
051-001508-00 Air-pressure detection board sensor
C-009-003961-00 board [P]
3204 SM&S data board A5 J21
Drive board B communication line
[A]
J2
C-009-003530-00
J25 Scanner
Scanner cable
J1
J8 J7
051-001543-00 Middle bath floater Pneumatic unit
Rear bath floater
SM&S power distributor LC-P,LC-A1,LC-M, socket
LC-A,LC-W,WC-B
[D] LC-A2
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Hardware
6-8
Hardware
3.Connector corroded
This error may be caused by the fluid leakage from the instrument, in which case the wire(s)
and corresponding components need to be replaced.
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Hardware
6.4.2 Sensor
6-10
Hardware
6-11
Hardware
Error type I
The analog sensors may have similar errors (see below) which require same troubleshooting
procedure.
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Hardware
6-13
Hardware
Error type II
When the following errors are reported during analog sensor self-test, follow the instruction below
for troubleshooting.
Flag: sensor blank 1.Sensor gets 1.Do calibration again on the "Analog Flagging
voltage too low worn out, dust Sensor Calibration" screen, and then condition: it
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Hardware
3.Drive board reference range, then senor error can be the pre-set
error confirmed. Clean the dust accumulated on value
the sensors. If the sensors still cannot be
4.Sensor (0.24V)
calibrated to normal conditions, replace
damaged during
them.
3.If the situation is not what described in self-test
step 2, check whether the connecting
cable is damaged, or open circuited, or
short circuited; replace the sensors or the
drive board
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Hardware
The voltage between the brown wire and blue wire attached to the magnetic switch keeps to be out
of (4.75~5.25) V. When the switch is on, the voltage difference between the blue wire and the black
wire is about 3.3V, and when the switch is off, the voltage difference is less than 0.2V. A magnetic
switch uses a red built-in indicator to indicate the status of the switch. When the switch is conductive,
the indicator lights on; when the switch is not conductive, the indicator lights off.
Common errors relates to magnetic switches include:
(1) External magnetic disturbance
Magnetic switches are magnetism-sensitive devices. Do not place them anywhere near magnetic
components.
(2) Magnetic switches move because the set screws fixing them to the cylinder get loose
Adjust the position of the switch back to their original positions, and tighten the set screws.
(3) Switch wires are damaged
Replace the magnetic switches to remove this type of error.
Floating ball
Floating ball
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Hardware
6.4.9 Micro-switch
A micro-switch can be seen as a touch sensor. Utilizing the leverage principle, it can be triggered
with even very slight contact.
1. Check whether the connecting cables of pressure detection board and the drive board are
damaged or broken. If yes, replace the cables.
2. The connection between the cables and the board end gets loose. Secure the connector.
3. The connector on the pressure detection board end gets corrosive by liquid leakage of SM&S.
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Hardware
The SM&S detects temperature at 6 positions: diluent temperature, print head temperature, slide
making position temperature, blood film drying position temperature, slide basket drying assembly
output port temperature, slide drying position temperature. See below table for how the temperature
are detected and reported at the 6 positions:
No Name Temperature read from Relevant factor
1 Print head temperature The temperature is read from the temperature /
sensor built in the print head, and transmitted
from the print head print head cable
printer drive board print drive board cable
2 Slide making position The temperature is read from the temp. & /
temperature humidity sensor PCBA, and transmitted from
temp. & humidity sensor PCBA temp. &
humidity sensor cable main board.
6 Diluent temperature /
The temperature is read from the temperature
sensor in the tubing, and transmitted from
temperature sensor temperature sensor
cable drive board A J43.
When the temperature of either position is out of normal range, look for the error following the
temperature transmission line. Often the error is caused by bad connection or cable damage.
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6.4.13 Motor
The motors hardly go out of order themselves. Generally, they only get damaged when liquid gets
into them. If a motor does not work, the problem is more probably with the circuit board or cables.
6.4.14 Valve
Common errors relates to the gas valves include:
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Hardware
Appearance
Connector Description
Position Description
No. Functions
No.
1 A3 Printer drive board communication /
socket
2 A5 Drive board B communication /
socket
3 A6 Drive board A communication /
socket
4 A10 Ultrasonic drive board /
communication socket
5 A11 Touch screen backlight socket /
6 A12 Touch screen control socket /
7 A14 Screen LVDS signal socket /
8 A17A18 USB 2.0 port /
9 A20A21 USB 2.0 port /
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Indicator Description
Position Description
No. Functions
No.
1 D6 FPGA status indicator Blue LED, flickers at the frequency
of 1Hz
2 D56 10M Ethernet connection status The indicator flickers when
indicator connected to the 10M Ethernet
3 D66 100M Ethernet connection status The indicator flickers when
indicator connected to the 100M Ethernet
4 D39 1000 Ethernet connection status The indicator flickers when
indicator connected to the 1000M Ethernet
5 D67 Ethernet connection status indicator The indicator flickers when
connected to the Ethernet
6 D12 Sensor status indicator Use to detect whether the sensor
work properly When you block the
sensor, the indicator will first flicker
for 5 times and then stay on; when
you remove your hand, the indicator
will first flicker for 5 times, and then
turn off
7 D34 Digital 5V indicator
8 D33 Digital 12V indicator
9 D29 Analog +12V indicator
Stay on under normal conditions
10 D32 Analog -12V indicator
11 D31 Analog 5V indicator
12 D30 Analog -5V indicator
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Hardware
Test point
Troubleshooting
6-22
Hardware
connected;
3.Check whether the two connectors of A3 are properly
connected;
4.Check whether the two connectors of A10 are properly
connected;
5.Check whether the D6 indicator (blue) on the main board
is flickering at the frequency of 1Hz;
When all above steps are performed but the error remains,
then the cables or the main board is damaged.
3 No report when error occurs 1.Check whether the status keypad is properly inserted
(A23); try reconnecting it;
2.Check whether the cables are damaged.
4 Touch screen does not 1.Check whether the touch screen control cables are
respond properly connected (A12); try reconnecting the cables;
2.Check whether the cables are damaged.
5 The touch screen does not Log in at the service access level, re-calibrate the touch
response at the touched screen
position
Appearance
6-23
Hardware
6-24
Hardware
Socket Description
27 J37 Sampling & dispensing sensor socket Slide vertical transport subsystem sensor
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Hardware
socket
Indicator Description
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Hardware
16 D16 Motor channel 14 indicator Flicker at the motor movement frequency when the
motor is in action
17 D17 Motor channel 1 indicator Flicker at the motor movement frequency when the
motor is in action
18 D18 Motor channel 2 indicator Flicker at the motor movement frequency when the
motor is in action
19 D19 Motor channel 3 indicator Flicker at the motor movement frequency when the
motor is in action
20 D20 Motor channel 4 indicator Flicker at the motor movement frequency when the
motor is in action
21 D21 Motor channel 5 indicator Flicker at the motor movement frequency when the
motor is in action
22 D22 Motor channel 6 indicator Flicker at the motor movement frequency when the
motor is in action
23 D23 Motor channel 7 indicator Flicker at the motor movement frequency when the
motor is in action
24 D24 Motor channel 8 indicator Flicker at the motor movement frequency when the
motor is in action
25 D25 Motor channel 9 indicator Flicker at the motor movement frequency when the
motor is in action
26 D26 Liquid level detection board Not used
indicator
27 D37 Heating channel indicator5 Light on when heating the slide drying box, and off
when heating completes
28 D38 FPGA conf. complete Not used
indicator
29 D47 FPGA operation indicator1 Indicates FPGA operation status; flickers at the
frequency of 2Hz after the SM&S is electrified
30 D48 FPGA operation indicator2 Not used
31 D51 Analog +12V indicator The indicator stays on when the board card is
electrified
32 D52 Analog -12V indicator The indicator stays on when the board card is
electrified
33 D53 Analog +5V indicator The indicator stays on when the board card is
electrified
34 D54 Analog -5V indicator The indicator stays on when the board card is
electrified
35 D60 Sensor indicator Not used
Test point
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Troubleshooting
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Hardware
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Hardware
Appearance
Figure 6-7 Printer drive board structure of test points and indicators
Socket Description
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Hardware
Indicator Description
Test point
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Hardware
Troubleshooting
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Hardware
Bad communication with If board card, MUC and FPGA work normally, check
5 auto sample processing whether any cable is damaged, or whether cables are
system tightly connected to the board card.
Appearance
Socket Description
Indicator Description
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Test point
Troubleshooting
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Hardware
6-35
Hardware
Appearance
6-36
Hardware
Position Description
No. Function
No.
1 J1 5V and 12V input to digital circuit Outgoing line connection to the
power assembly
2 J2 12V input to the analog circuit Outgoing line connection to the
power assembly
3 J3 12V and 24V input to the power Outgoing line connection to the
circuit power assembly
4 J4 Drive board A 5V output to the Connect drive board A and power
digital circuit and 24V output to the distributor board with cables
power circuit
5 J5 Drive board A 12V output to the Connect drive board A and power
analog circuit distributor board with cables
6 J6 Printer drive board 5V output to the Connect printer drive board and
digital circuit and 24V output to the power distributor board with cables
power circuit
7 J7 Drive board B 12V output to the Connect drive board B and power
analog circuit distributor board with cables
8 J8 Drive board B 5V output to the Connect drive board B and power
digital circuit and 24V output to the distributor board with cables
power circuit
9 J9 Ultrasonic cleaning drive board 24V Connect ultrasonic cleaning drive
output to the power circuit board and power distributor board
with cables
10 J10 Valve cleaning drive board 12V Connect the two valve drive boards
output to the power circuit to the power distributor board with
cables
11 J11 Data board 5V and 12V output to Connect main control board and
the digit circuit, and 12V output to power distributor board with cables
the power circuit
Indicator Description
Position Description
No. Function
No.
1 D5 Digital 5V indicator
2 D6 Digital 12V indicator
3 D3 Analog +12V indicator
4 D4 Analog -12V indicator Stay on under normal conditions
5 D7
Power 24V indicator
6 D2
7 D1 Power 12V indicator
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Appearance
Socket Description
Position Description
No. Function
No.
1 J1 Communication socket to main /
control board
Indicator Description
The keypad uses a bi-color indicator (yellow and green) and a buzzer to indicate the main unit
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working status. When the system is standby, the bi-color indicator lights in yellow; when the system
is working properly, the bi-color indicator lights in green; and when the system is with error, the
bi-color indicator flickers in green at the frequency of 1Hz. When the system works properly, the
buzzer is silent; but when there is any error with the system, the buzzer buzzes.
Start-up: when the power cord is plugged and the power switch is turned on, the system goes into
standby mode (bi-color indicator lights in yellow) when the power system is closed. When the soft
switch (located under the keypad) is pressed, the power system begins to supply power the main
unit starts to work, and the bi-color lights in green.
Appearance
Socket Description
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No.
1 J4 Connect the touch screen to supply /
voltage to the touch screen
electrodes and collect information
from the touch spots
2 J5 Connect the main control board, /
and transmit the touch spot signals
to the main control board through
RS232 level serial port
Indicator Description
None
Test point
Troubleshooting
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Appearance
Top
Bottom
Socket Description
Position Description
No. Function
No.
1 J1 The socket connects the drive /
board. Through the socket, voltage
is supplied to the fluid detection
board and fluid level information is
uploaded to the drive board.
Indicator Description
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No.
D1~D6 Green On means there is no fluid in the sensor of the luminotron.
Off means there is fluid in the sensor of the luminotron.
D7 Red On means the fluid detection board is working, D1~D6 can
detect if there is fluid.
Off means the fluid detection board is in standby mode, D1~D6
cannot detect if there is fluid.
Test point
Troubleshooting
When error occurs to the fluid detection board, the analyzer will report "insufficient reagent".
Troubleshoot the fluid detection board error as per the following procedure:
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Error of Insufficient
reagentis reported
NO NO
J1.2 v J1.10 voltage Fluid detection board Indicator
Other errors
is 5V? lights in red when running?
YES
YES
NO
J1.9 v J1.10 voltage
Other errors
is 0? D1~D6 (green indicators)on the Fluid
NO
fluid detection board light on or detection
off when there is or no liquid at board error
the corresponding sensors
YES
Fluid YES
detection
board error
The voltage of the
LIQ position on
corresponding JI is NO Fluid
higher than 4V when detection
D1~D6 light on, and board error
lower than 1V when
the indicators are off.
YES
Other errors
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Appearance
Power
indicators
Socket Description
Position Description
No. Function
No.
1 J1 The socket connects to the drive /
board; and the detected
air-pressure is uploaded through
the socket
Indicator Description
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Test point
Troubleshooting
Error with the air-pressure detection board will cause abnormal pressure of the whole device and
trigger alarm. When the SM&S reports error of "abnormal pressure", follow the troubleshooting
procedure below.
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Pressure error is
reported
N
All channels report
error
End
Function overview
Liquid pressure detection board (clog detection board) detects the liquid pressure, which is then
transmitted in the form of the liquid pressure signals to ADC through the liquid pressure sensor. The
signals are then transferred to digital signals and transmit to data board through serial port
transmission.
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Socket Description
Position Description
No. Function
No.
1 J1 The socket connects the liquid /
pressure sensor which receives
liquid pressure signals
2 J4 The socket connects data board. It
supplies power and works as the
serial port to transmit the digital
signals of liquid pressure to data
board.
Indicator Description
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Hardware
Test point
None
Troubleshooting
None
Function overview
The valve drive board is used for multi-valve control. The 12V power for the drive board is supplied
by the power distributor board, and the control signals are from driving control board. There are two
valve drive boards in the SM&S, which are exactly the same (only differentiated as board A and
board B by their locations) and can be exchanged during service.
3
4
1
Valve drive
Valve 1
board A
Power
Drive board
3
distributor
4
Valve drive 2
Valve 2
board B
On the figure above, and are both control signals output by driving control board; is the
12V power supply to the valve drive board, and shows various external valves to the valve drive
board.
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Appearance:
D50
D144 ~ D161 (Increased from right to D103 ~ D118 (Increased from right to
left) left)
On above figure, the blocks indicate the locations of valve drive board indicators.
Socket Description
Position Description
No. Function
No.
1 J1 Gas valve socket /
2 J2 Gas valve socket /
3 J3 Gas valve socket /
4 J4 Connect the drive board, the /
information socket to the valve
control
5 J5 12V power socket /
Test point
There are relatively large number of indicators (68 in all), and some of them are for reservation
purpose.
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Troubleshooting
When the valve drive board is with error, the valve cannot be turned on or off as expected. There
are various possible reasons for the valve issue, for example, driving circuit damage, valve damage,
valve cable broken or not properly connected. When a valve cannot perform actions, follow below
instruction for troubleshooting:
No action of valves
N
No valve works?
Y N
All valves connected to
a certain valve drive
board do not work?
1. Use a multimeter to measure whether
the 12V power voltage is in reference 1. Check whether the valve
range; Y cables are properly
2. Check whether the drive control board connected, and any pin falls
works properly; out;
3.Check whether the 12V power supply 1. Check whether the 12V power cord 2. Test the valve drive circuit
cord and valve drive board control cable and valve drive board control cable get on the instrument screen;
on the valve drive board get loose; loose; 3. If the valve drive circuit is
4. If all the three steps fail, replace the 2. If the error still remains, replace the broken, replace the valve
valve drive board. valve drive board. drive board; otherwise
replace the valve.
End
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1.When checking the valve cable connections, do not forget to check whether the contact pins of
sockets J1~J3 (especially the pins on both sides of the sockets, which are easily be ignored) on
the valve drive board are bent.
2.When the two red indicators on a valve drive board light on, check whether the valve cables on the
valve drive board are wrongly connected.
3.To identify errors of valve driving circuit, close the pneumatic unit through the software screen first;
then tap "Menu" "Service""Debug" to go the "Valve" screen and tap the valve numbers
and check the how the corresponding valve indicators respond on the valve drive board. Under
normal conditions, when taping a valve number, the indicator of the corresponding channel will
light off for about 1 second, and then light on again. When a valve indicator stays off, the valve
driving circuit is damaged, or the valve cables are not correctly connected. When the valve
indicator stays on (instead of turning off first), then the valve driving circuit is damaged.
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Function Overview
Heating control board drives the heaters of 5 channels: reaction bath, sheath tank, preheating bath,
optical system and flow cell). It is supplied with AC 24V power by the transformer, and receives 5
channels of control signals from the driving control board.
Transformer
Heating Temp Heating Temp Heating Temp Heating Temp Heating Temp
film switch film switch film switch film switch film switch
On above figure, indicates the AC 24V power supplied by transformer to the heating control
board; indicates the 5 channels of heating control signals output by the driving control board;
and shows the heating assemblies of the 5 channels connected to the heating control board.
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Appearance
Indicators
of the 5
channels
Socket Description
None
Indicator Description
The 5 indicators on the driving control board indicate the heating status of their corresponding
channels:
Table 30 Heating driving board indicators
No. Indicator Functions
Reaction bath heating The indicator lights on or flickers when the
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indicator reaction bath assemblies are being heated.
Sheath bath heating The indicator lights on or flickers when the
D12
indicator sheath bath assemblies are being heated.
Preheating bath The indicator lights on or flickers when the
D13
heating indicator preheating bath assemblies are being heated.
Flow cell heating The indicator lights on or flickers when the flow
D14
indicator cell assemblies are being heated.
Optical system heating The indicator lights on or flickers when the
D15
indicator optical system assemblies are being heated.
The heating control board owns 5 heating channels, each of which has 2 protective tubes.
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Test point
None
Troubleshooting
When the heating control board is with error, the heating assemblies will not be heated; and the
SM&S reports error when the assembly temperature is lower than alarming temperature. When
there is heating problem, following below instruction for troubleshooting:
Temp. of 5 N
channels all
low?
End
There are two possible problems that may cause heating control board failure. Follow below
instruction for troubleshooting:
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1.Protective tube fused. All the heating channels of the heating drive board are fitted with protective
tubes, and fused tubes are the main cause of heating control board failure. The problem can be
confirmed simply by checking the circuit of the two ends of the tube (should be short-circuited
under normal conditions). When the tube of certain channel is broken circuit, replace the
corresponding tube.
2.Control circuit is broken (comments get damaged, loosen, or have dry joint) Replace the
corresponding control circuit.
3.Electric relay breaks If 1 and 2 are not the problem, then some electric relay must have broken.
Replace the electric relay of the corresponding channel.
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Function overview
The humidity detection board detects environment relative humidity. It has a quite simple structure,
composed of a PCB and humidity sensor with no other function circuit. Beside relative humidity
detection, the humidity sensor also boasts a self-test function. The test results will be uploaded to
drive board A through connecting cables.
Socket Description
2 Signal controlling
3 Signal controlling
4 +3.3V power supply
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Function overview
The power supply assembly supplies power to different modules of the SM&S:
Name Output voltage Supplied by
function
D5V Digital 5V 051-001627-00
D12V Digital 12V 3204 power board PCBA
Socket Description
Indicator Description
Test point
Troubleshooting
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Appearance
Troubleshooting
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Hardware
YES
Plug the Cable connector to the mini
connector tightly network board gets loose?
NO
NO
Mini network
board error
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7 Software System
Version match: The instrument will auto detect if the system hardware (MCU, FPGA)
changes (comparing with the results after the previous update) during each startup process, if
yes, the update procedure will be started;
Active trigger of users: Users of service access level or above may perform "Update"
(State->Version Info.) to trigger software update.
See the following figure for the scenarios that triggers software update:
Update
Startup
triggered
Hardware needs
to be updated?
Update hardware
(MCU/FPGA)
N
Update application
software and
configuration data
END
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Preparation phase: When update is triggered (click "Yes") in the update program screen, the
update package in the USB flash drive will be copied and decompressed to the CF card.
Update process: attempting to update to the new version according to the version matching
result. The process may last for tens of minutes.
Prepare to update: complete copying update package from the USB flash drive and
decompressing to the CF card, the process lasts for 4~5 minutes;
Update application software: about 5~8 minutes;
Update hardware of a drive board (MCU+FPGA): about 6~10 minutes.
Note 1: The SC-120 has 3 drive boards (MCU and FPGA of drive board A, B and the
print drive board may be updated) and a main board (FPGA may be updated). Duration of the
update process differs with difference between the old and new versions, for example,
duration of updating FPGA of 1 drive board is much shorter than that of updating FPGA of 3
drive boards.
Note 2: Do not disconnect power of the instrument during the update process, even if the
process bar stays still for a while, or the update may fail or the instrument cannot be started.
If loading USB flash drive failed and the message "Connect the USB flash drive!" is displayed,
please insert the USB again, and start update after about 10 seconds (you may try several
times); if the same message displays again, check if the USB flash drive is damaged.
If there are boot software, microcontroller unit software and FPGA in the in update package,
and the instrument reports update failure, please do not restart or power off the instrument.
Check the USB flash drive and the update package for their correctness, and then restart
update procedure.
If power supply interruption occurs during the update process, please restore power supply,
the update module will be run automatically when the instrument is restarted.
Note: If update procedure is not completed or failed, it will be run again after the
instrument is restarted; do not click "Cancel" to quit updating then. Otherwise the update
procedure will not be run again even if the previous update actions have made the software
unstable, and thus the instrument may not be able to get started.
Do not unplug the USB flash drive during the update process.
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1. Insert the new CF card to the slot of the instrument, power on the instrument, perform
touchscreen calibration and then enter the version match screen.
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8 Manual Maintenance
8.1 Tools and Consumables
Tools
Consumables
8-1
Manual Maintenance
8-2
Manual Maintenance
8-3
Manual Maintenance
8-4
Manual Maintenance
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Manual Maintenance
substances on it. center. Remove the unexpected substances substances on the tray
gathered in the center. top fall down to the
inside of the
instrument.
Dip the cleaning cloth with alcohol, and then
Location: front of the instrument.
Autoloader top plate wipe the top of the tray from edges to the Skip this item for
10 Clean the dusts, scraps or other unexpected
(stand-alone model) center. Remove the unexpected substances integrated model.
substances on it.
gathered in the center.
For the stain waste container cap assembly, dip
Waste container cap There should be no solid impurities left on the it in methanol for half an hour; for blood sample Skip this item for direct
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assembly floater or the rod. waste container cap assembly, dip it in diluted waste discharge.
probe cleanser for 5 minutes.
See the marked area in Figure 1-3 for the places need cleaning (circled in red). The cleaning should be performed as instructed below:
1.For the positions shown in Figure 1, move the residues to the middle using a cleaning cloth or small brush, and then clean it out from the protective
cover.
2.For the positions shown in Figure 2, wipe the bottom of the white blocks using a cleaning cloth dipped with alcohol.
3.For the positions shown in Figure 3, clean out the residues using a cleaning cloth or a small brush; if there are still residues left, remove them using
tweezers or other tools.
8-6
Manual Maintenance
Figure 1 Figure 2
Figure 3
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8-8
Manual Maintenance
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Manual Maintenance
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Manual Maintenance
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9 Troubleshooting
This chapter introduces the error messages and possible causes corresponding to the error
codes.
9.1 Reminder
Category Error Code Related Module Message
Reminder
0x10011012 Reagent No diluent
0x10011013 Reagent No deionized water
0x10011014 Reagent No buffer
0x10011015 Reagent No methanol
0x10011016 Reagent No stain 1
0x10011017 Reagent No stain 2
0x10011018 Reagent No stain
0x10011019 Reagent Sample waste container full
0x10011020 Reagent Stain waste container full
0x10011040 Reagent Insufficient diluent
Diluent not replaced after being
0x10011053 Reagent
loaded
Deionized water not replaced after
0x10011054 Reagent
being loaded
Buffer not replaced after being
0x10011055 Reagent
loaded
Methanol not replaced after being
0x10011056 Reagent
loaded
Stain 1 not replaced after being
0x10011057 Reagent
loaded
Stain 2 not replaced after being
0x10011058 Reagent
loaded
Stain not replaced after being
0x10011059 Reagent
loaded
0x10011060 Reagent Diluent expired
0x10011061 Reagent Deionized water expired
0x10011062 Reagent Buffer expired
0x10011063 Reagent Methanol expired
0x10011064 Reagent Stain 1 expired
0x10011065 Reagent Stain 2 expired
0x10011066 Reagent Stain expired
Unloading tray of the autoloading
0x10000413 Autoloader
module full
0x10000429 Autoloader Illegal movement of tube rack
0x10000202 Slide Insufficient slides
0x10000203 Slide No slide
0x10010912 Slide Slide left/right inversion
Temperature &
0x10010901 Temperature low at smear position
Humidity
Troubleshooting
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9.3 Smearing
Category Error Code Related Module Message
Smear
Slide loading assembly going back to start
0x10000200 Slide loading
position sensor area in initialization failed
Slide loading assembly leaving start position
0x10000201 Slide loading
sensor area in initialization failed
More than 1 sensor along the pathway are
0x10000205 Slide loading
blocked in slide loading assembly initialization
0x10000206 Slide loading Slide loading wait position sensor abnormal
0x10000207 Slide loading Slide loading end position sensor abnormal
0x10000210 Slide loading Moving slide out of the storage box failed
0x10000211 Slide loading Slide loading failed
0x10010200 Slide loading Slide clearing action of loading unit abnormal
Shuttle truck getting into sensor area in
0x10000250 Slide transporting
initialization failed
Shuttle truck leaving sensor area in initialization
0x10000251 Slide transporting
failed
More than one sensor along the slide shuttle
0x10000252 Slide transporting
pathway are blocked
3
Troubleshooting
4
Troubleshooting
5
Troubleshooting
6
Troubleshooting
9.4 Printing
Category Error Code Related Module Message
Print
Print motor moving to target position
0x10000901 Print
failed
0x10000902 Print Carbon strip broken
Carbon strip withdrawal status
0x10000904 Print
abnormal
Print head moving down to pre-print
0x10000905 Print
position abnormal
Print head moving back to pre-print
0x10000906 Print
position
Print head moving down to print
0x10000907 Print
position abnormal
Print head going back to sensor area
0x10000908 Print
in horizontal initialization failed
Print head leaving sensor area in
0x10000909 Print
horizontal initialization failed
Print head going back to upper print
0x1000090A Print
position in vertical initialization failed
Print head leaving upper print position
0x1000090B Print
in vertical initialization failed
Print head vertical movement
0x1000090C Print
assembly sensor abnormal
Print head temperature detection
0x10010900 Print
abnormal
Horizontal print motor printing action
0x10000910 Print
failed
7
Troubleshooting
8
Troubleshooting
9
Troubleshooting
vertically at S position
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Troubleshooting
9.6 Staining
Category Error Code Related Module Message
Stain
Sensor not blocked before stain
0x10010800 Stain
position 1 cassette moves out
Sensor blocked after stain position 1
0x10010801 Stain
cassette moves out
Sensor not blocked before stain
0x10010802 Stain
position 2 cassette moves out
Sensor blocked after stain position 2
0x10010803 Stain
cassette moves out
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Troubleshooting
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9.7 Output
Category Error Code Related Module Message
Output
Feeding pathway movement abnormal in
0x10000552 Slide output
basket clearing (slide basket detained)
Moving to slide position failed in basket
0x10000551 Slide output
clearing
0x10000553 Slide output Leaving slide position failed in basket clearing
Leaving boundary position failed in basket
0x10000550 Slide output
clearing
Loading area basket detection sensor error
0x10000501 Slide output
(always blocked)
Slide loading detained or one of the sensors
0x10000500 Slide output
does not work properly
Sensor not blocked before leaving slide
0x10000531 Slide output
position in advanced reclaiming
Leaving slide position failed in advanced
0x10000532 Slide output
basket reclaiming
Slide basket detained in advanced basket
0x10000533 Slide output
reclaiming
Moving to slide position failed in advanced
0x10000530 Slide output
basket reclaiming
Leaving boundary position failed in advanced
0x10000534 Slide output
basket reclaiming
0x10000521 Slide output Leaving slide position failed in basket loading
Slide position sensor not blocked before
0x10000520 Slide output
adding slide basket
0x10000522 Slide output Basket detained while adding basket
Adding basket in working area failed
0x10000523 Slide output
(finished-adding counter not blocked)
Adding basket in working area failed (counter
0x10000524 Slide output
counts more than 1)
Adding basket in buffer area 1 failed (sensor
0x10000525 Slide output
not triggered)
Adding basket in buffer area 1 failed (counter
0x10000527 Slide output
counts)
Adding basket in buffer area 2 failed (sensor
0x10000526 Slide output
not triggered)
Adding basket in buffer area 2 failed (counter
0x10000528 Slide output
counts)
Pusher not at the slide position when the
0x10000523 Slide output
stepping starts
Pusher leaving slide position failed in the
0x10000542 Slide output
stepping process
0x10000543 Slide output Sensor not triggered in the stepping process
0x10000540 Slide output Counter not count in the stepping process
0x10000544 Slide output Counter sensor not blocked when the stepping
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finished
Slide output module unloading motor leaving
0x10000511 Slide output
the sensor area in initialization failed
Slide output module unloading motor going
0x10000510 Slide output
back to the sensor area in initialization failed
0x10000515 Slide output Ready-for-unloading sensor error
Slide output module unloading motor going
0x10000516 Slide output
back to start position after unloading failed
Slide output module unloading action failed
0x10000514 Slide output
(unloading distance too short)
0x1FFFFF01 Slide output Drying assembly air intake fan 1 not working
Slide basket drying assembly air intake fan 1
0x1FFFFF02 Slide output
speed low
0x1FFFFF03 Slide output Drying assembly air intake fan 2 not working
Slide basket drying assembly air intake fan 2
0x1FFFFF04 Slide output
speed low
Slide basket drying assembly air outlet fan not
0x1FFFFF05 Slide output
work
Slide basket drying assembly air outlet fan
0x1FFFFF06 Slide output
speed low
Temperature inside the slide basket drying
0x1FFFFF07 Slide output
assembly lower than expected
Temperature inside the slide basket drying
0x1FFFFF08 Slide output
assembly higher than expected
Temperature at the outlet of the slide basket
0x1FFFFF09 Slide output
drying assembly lower than expected
Temperature at the outlet of the slide basket
0x1FFFFF10 Slide output
drying assembly higher than expected
Unloading tray full detection sensor of slide
0x10011201 Slide output
reclaiming module self-test abnormal
Slide basket ready-for-unloading detection
0x10011203 Slide output
sensor self-test abnormal
0x10011204 Slide output Slide basket counter sensor self-test abnormal
9.8 Supporting
Category Error Code Related Module Message
Supporting
Pneumatics and
0x10011000 LC_D cistern priming failed
fluidics
Pneumatics and
0x10011001 LC_W cistern priming failed
fluidics
Pneumatics and
0x10011002 LC_P cistern priming failed
fluidics
Pneumatics and
0x10011003 LC_M cistern priming failed
fluidics
Pneumatics and
0x10011004 LC_A1 cistern priming failed
fluidics
Pneumatics and
0x10011005 LC_A2 cistern priming failed
fluidics
Pneumatics and
0x10011006 LC_A cistern priming failed
fluidics
Pneumatics and
0x10011007 LC_A cistern priming failed-methanol
fluidics
Pneumatics and
0x10011008 LC_A cistern emptying failed
fluidics
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Pneumatics and
0x10011009 WC_B cistern emptying failed
fluidics
Pneumatics and
0x10011010 WC_W cistern emptying failed
fluidics
Pneumatics and Ultrasonic cleaning cistern priming
0x10011011
fluidics locked
Pneumatics and LC_D cistern floater empty detection
0x10011021
fluidics failed
Pneumatics and LC_D cistern floater full detection
0x10011022
fluidics failed
Pneumatics and LC_W cistern floater full detection
0x10011023
fluidics failed
Pneumatics and LC_W cistern floater empty detection
0x10011024
fluidics failed
Pneumatics and LC_P cistern floater full detection
0x10011025
fluidics failed
Pneumatics and LC_P cistern floater empty detection
0x10011026
fluidics failed
Pneumatics and LC_M cistern floater full detection
0x10011027
fluidics failed
Pneumatics and LC_M cistern floater empty detection
0x10011028
fluidics failed
Pneumatics and LC_A1 cistern floater full detection
0x10011029
fluidics failed
Pneumatics and LC_A1 cistern floater empty detection
0x10011030
fluidics failed
Pneumatics and LC_A2 cistern floater full detection
0x10011031
fluidics failed
Pneumatics and LC_A2 cistern floater empty detection
0x10011032
fluidics failed
Pneumatics and LC_A cistern floater full detection
0x10011033
fluidics failed
Pneumatics and LC_A cistern floater empty detection
0x10011034
fluidics failed
Pneumatics and WC_B cistern floater full detection
0x10011035
fluidics failed
Pneumatics and WC_B cistern floater empty detection
0x10011036
fluidics failed
Pneumatics and WC_W cistern floater full detection
0x10011037
fluidics failed
Pneumatics and WC_W cistern floater empty detection
0x10011038
fluidics failed
Pneumatics and Building up pneumatic unit output
0x10011041
fluidics pressure (250kPa) abnormal
Pneumatics and Building up pneumatic unit output
0x10011042
fluidics vacuum (-40kPa) abnormal
Pneumatics and 250kPa pressure abnormal in standby
0x10011043
fluidics state
Pneumatics and 70kPa pressure abnormal in standby
0x10011044
fluidics state
Pneumatics and 40kPa pressure abnormal in standby
0x10011045
fluidics state
Pneumatics and -40kPa vacuum abnormal in standby
0x10011046
fluidics state
Pneumatics and 250kPa pressure abnormal in working
0x10011047
fluidics state
Pneumatics and 70kPa pressure abnormal in working
0x10011048
fluidics state
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P/N: 046-006305-00 (2.0)