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Maintenance Guide

FA-120 Fully Automatic Biochemistry Analyzer

CLINDIAG SYSTEMS B.V.B.A.


Contents
1 BASIC PRINCIPLE........................................................................................1
2 OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT..................................................................1
3 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS................................................................1
4 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE....................................................................2
4.1 MAINTENANCE STAFF QUALIFICATIONS........................................................2
4.2 TOOLS........................................................................................................2
4.2.1 General Tools.....................................................................................2
4.2.2 Special Tools......................................................................................2
4.3 DAILY MAINTENANCE..................................................................................3
4.4 WEEKLY MAINTENANCE...............................................................................3
4.5 OTHER MAINTENANCE................................................................................3
5 MAIN COMPONENTS....................................................................................3
5.1 STRUCTURE OF MOVING PARTS..................................................................3
5.1.1 Optical System...................................................................................4
5.1.2 Reaction Plate and Sample Plate System.......................................10
5.1.3 Sampling Arm and Base System......................................................11
5.1.4 Suction Arm System.........................................................................13
5.1.5 Diluter System..................................................................................14
5.1.6 Scavenging Pump............................................................................16
5.1.7 Waste Fluid Pump............................................................................16
5.2 CIRCUIT STRUCTURE................................................................................17
5.2.1 Motor Drive Plate..............................................................................17
5.2.2 High-power No.6 Motor Drive Plate.................................................18
5.2.3 Communication Board......................................................................19
5.2.4 Bus Plate..........................................................................................20
5.2.5 Preamplifier......................................................................................21
5.2.6 Main Control Board..........................................................................21
5.3 SOFTWARE SETTINGS...............................................................................23
5.3.1 Operational Parameter.....................................................................23
5.3.2 Testing of Analyzer...........................................................................29
6 Troubleshooting............................................................................................30
1 Basic Principle
Based on the principle of photoelectric colorimetry, FA-120 fully automatic
analyzer is an instrument used to measure certain specified chemical
composition in body fluids.

2 Operational Environment
-- Power supply: AC220V±10%, 50Hz±2% or AC110V±10%, 60Hz±2%
-- Fuse: 4A
-- Input power: 550W
-- Environmental temperature: 15℃-30℃
-- Relative humidity: 30%-70%
-- Air pressure: 86.0KPa-106.0KPa
-- Keep away from strong electromagnetic interference.
-- Reliable ground connection.
-- Avoid direct exposure to strong light and UV irradiation.

3 Warnings and Precautions


-- Do not place or operate the analyzer on an unstable table.
-- There are ventilating openings and pipeline interfaces at back panel. Make
sure to reserve a 20 cm-space at the back of the analyzer for cooling down.
Likewise, do not operate the analyzer in a closed environment.
-- Check and confirm that the power socket is correctly installed and well
grounded.
-- Check and confirm that all plugs on the analyzer are properly connected,
well grounded and reliable.
-- Always use matching supply voltage.
-- Be sure to cut off power and turn off the analyzer before repairing it.
Perform maintenance with the analyzer running may result in electric shock or
component breakage. Leave the maintenance to professionals only.
-- Always use a specified fuse.
-- Be sure to turn off the analyzer before connecting wires or sockets. Failure
to do so may cause damage to the analyzer.
-- Switch off the instrument and pull out power plug if you finish testing or
won’t use it for a long time.
-- Do not make physical concact with patients’ serums to avoid potential
risks.

Note: This manual is applicable for V3.0-V3.5 versions of operation software.

4 Service and Maintenance


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4.1 Maintenance Staff Qualifications
Only after-services engineers or specially trained personnel authorized by the
company are entitled to offer maintenance services.

4.2 Tools

4.2.1 General Tools


General tools for maintenance:
-- One medium-sized Philips screwdriver.
-- One small-sized Philips screwdriver.
-- One medium-sized slot-head screwdriver.
-- One small-sized slot-head screwdriver.
-- One pair of needle nose pliers.
-- One set of inner hexagon spanners.
-- One 150W electric iron.
-- One pack of soldering tin.
-- One digital multimeter.
-- One pair of tweezers.

4.2.2 Special Tools


Special tools probably for maintenance:
-- Soft cloth
-- Neutral cleaner
-- Lubricants
-- Cotton swab
-- Rubbing alcohol
-- Rubber gloves
-- Lens paper

4.3 Daily Maintenance


Clean sampling pipeline, sampling needle and flow cell after start-up and
before shutdown. Open up operation software, enter “Cleaning Device” menu
and execute “Water Wash” for 5 to 8 times, as shown in Fig 4-1.

4.4 Weekly Maintenance

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Clean sampling pipeline, sampling needle and flow cell with lotion after the
analyzer has been running for one week. Open up operation software, enter
“Cleaning Device” menu and execute “Wash By Lotion” for 5 to 8 times, as
shown in Fig 4-1.
Fig 4-1

4.5 Other Maintenance


After 6-7 months of using, peristaltic pump pipe needs replacing due to
heavy wearing. Refer to section 5.1.7 for more details on pump pipe
replacement.
After 2,000 hours of using, lamp needs replacing. Refer to section 5.1.1 for
more details on lamp replacement.

5 Main Components

5.1 Structure of Moving Parts


Moving parts of the analyzer include: optical system, reaction plate, sample
plate, sampling arm, base of sampling arm, suction arm, diluter, scavenging
pump and waste fluid pump. These 9 parts are controlled by 9 stepper motors
respectively.

5.1.1 Optical System


Function: Optical system is the heart of the analyzer. Light generation, light
splitting, color comparison, reception and amplification of optical signal are all
done in this system. Ultimately, amplified optical signal is transmitted to main
board to be dealt with. Besides, the system controls the temperature of flow
cell by main board.

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Structure: Optical system is mainly composed of light source, filter wheel,
flow cell, preamplifier, and heating unit (heating block and A/D 590
temperature sensor). Structure of optical system is shown as Fig 5-1 and Fig
5-2.

A/D 590

Heating Block

Fig 5-1 Side view of optical system

Filter Wheel Flow Cell

Light Preamplifier
Source

Fig 5-2 Top view of optical system

5.1.1.1. Light Source


Optical system uses a 6V10W halogen lamp to generate light. The lamp is
installed on a holder which is held by a large screw cap on optical system.
Normally, service life of the lamp is about 2,000 hours.

Steps of Replacement for Lamp


-- Turn the large screw cap counterclockwise to remove lamp and its holder
from optical system (as shown in Fig 5-3 and Fig 5-4).
-- Install new lamp and holder onto optical system. Turn screw cap clockwise

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to tighten it.
-- Fine tune vertical position of lamp to maximum AD.

Method of Fine Tuning


-- When the large screw cap is tightened, hold lamp holder with one hand and
loosen jackscrew at the side of lamp holder with the other hand (as shown in
Fig 5-5).
-- Open up operation software and enter “Testing Device” menu. Observe
real-time AD value of a certain wavelength and adjust vertical position of lamp
holder until AD value reaches the maximum. Tighten jackscrew to secure the
holder.

Fig 5-3

Screw Cap

Lamp Holder

Lamp

Fig 5-4

Fig 5-5

5.1.1.2 Filter Wheel


All filters in the analyzer are installed in a filter wheel, which is called filter
pack.

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Filter Wheel

Filter Wheel OC
OC

Fig 5-6 Filter wheel

There are 10 holes on filter wheel. Filter installation for an analyzer of


standard configuration is shown as Table 5-1.
Table 5-1 Filter actual position
No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
Wavelength 340 405 492 510 546 578 620 Backup Backup Blocked
Filter wheel
6 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 7 5
hole

Each filter, except the 340 nm filter, is placed behind a pre-filter to adjust
optical signal intensity of optical signal with different wavelengths. The larger
wavelength is, the smaller aperture of pre-filter is.
After conducting blank calibration (AD auto zero set), if magnification value
of certain filter is 7, it indicates that transmittance of filter is on the low side. In
this case, aperture of pre-filter needs adjusting (amplification) or filter needs
replacing.
Steps of Replacement for Filter
-- Remove snap rings from the filter with tweezers (as shown in Fig 5-7).
-- Remove the filter and pre-filter with an offset socket wrench (as shown in
Fig 5-8).
-- After removing, the sequence is pre-filter, filter, and snap ring. Enlarge
aperture of pre-filter or replace filter (as shown in Fig 5-9).

Fig 5-7

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Fig 5-8

Pre-filter Filter Snap Ring


Fig 5-9

5.1.1.3 Flow Cell & Preamplifier


Flow cell is used for color comparison of reaction solution. The thin pipe is
connected to suction needle for fluid inlet and the thick pipe is connected to
waste fluid pump for fluid outlet. Pay attention to the direction when placing.
Generally speaking, the optical system is slanting and the outlet end of the
cell should be placed higher to facilitate discharging of bubbles.
Preamplifier is installed at back end of the flow cell for receiving and
amplifying optical signals. On it are two adjustable potentiometers, applicable
for adjusting AD value and background value respectively.

Inlet
Outlet

AD Value Background Value


Fig 5-9

Note: Only when AD value or background value is overall on the high side or
on the low side, these two potentiometers can be adjusted.

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Magnification Value,AD Value and Background Value
AD value refers to the original intensity of optical signal for a certain
wavelength. Normal range of AD value is from 26000 to 38000. Due to
differences in light intensity of various wavelengths, a pre-filter of different
aperture is placed before each filter to adjust light intensity of each
wavelength.
Background value is also called VSDIL, i.e. the self voltage of circuit board
(signal noise) when preamplifier has not received any optical signal.
Consequently, this value should not be 0 or too large, generally adjusted
between 1 and 300.
Magnification value is used to amplify AD value and background value,
aiming to ensure AD value is within normal range. The principle is shown as
Table 5-2.

Table 5-2
Magnification AD Principle
Value Value
0 8000 When AD value is lower than normal range,
magnification value increases by 1 automatically.
1 16000 Magnification value is 1 and AD value is magnified
to 16000. If AD value is still lower than normal
range, magnification value increases by 1
automatically.
2 24000 Magnification value is 2 and AD value is magnified
to 24000. If AD value is still lower than normal
range, magnification value increases by 1
automatically.
3 32000 Magnification value is 3 and AD value is magnified
to 32000. If AD value is within normal range, the
analyzer fulfills automatic zero set.

As shown in the above table, when the analyzer is conducting blank


calibration (AD auto zero set), magnification value is adjusted automatically.
When AD value is lower than normal range, magnification value increases by
1 automatically; when AD value is higher than normal range, value of
magnification decreases by 1 automatically. Normal range of magnification
value is 0 to 7. When magnification value is 7 and AD value is still lower than
normal range, it indicates that transmittance of the filter is on the low side. In
this case, aperture of pre-filter needs amplifying or the filter should be
replaced.

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Malfunction Analysis
When conducting blank calibration(AD auto zero set), magnification value
of certain filter is 7. In this case, aperture of corresponding pre-filter needs
amplifying or the filter should be replaced.
When conducting blank calibration (AD auto zero set ) , all AD values are
abnormally on the low side. Check flow cell to see whether there are a large
number of bubbles.
When conducting blank calibration(AD auto zero set), AD value is as the
same with background value. The lamp may be not working and needs
replacing.
When temperature of the cell displays abnormity (-273℃), check temperature
sensor (AD590) to see whether it is damaged.
When filter wheel cannot be reset, replace optical coupler of filter wheel.

5.1.2 Reaction Plate and Sample Plate System


Function: Movement of reaction plate controls its accuracy in each position
and movement of sample plate controls its accuracy in each position as well.
Besides, heating parts of the system control the temperature of reaction plate
by main board.
Structure: system of reaction plate and sample plate is mainly composed of
reaction plate motor, optical coupler (OC) and synchronous belt; sample plate
motor, OC and synchronous belt; and heating parts (heating pipe and AD590
temperature sensor). Synchronous belts are all the same, with specifications
of 82MXL, as shown in Fig 5-10 and Fig 5-11.

Reaction Plate OC Sample Plate Motor

Reaction Reaction
Plate Motor Plate OC

Fig 5-10

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82MXL
Synchronous Belt

AD 590

Heating Line

Fig 5-11
Malfunction Analysis
When 82MXL- synchronous belt has been worn down, the analyzer collides
with needle when working. In this case, the synchronous belt needs replacing.
When reaction plate cannot be reset, OC of reaction plate needs replacing.
When sample plate cannot be reset, OC of sample plate needs replacing.
When temperature of reaction plate displays abnormity ( -273℃ ) , check
temperature sensor (AD590) to see whether it is damaged.

5.1.3 Sampling Arm and Base System


Function: Vertical motion of sampling arm controls the height of sampling
needle in various positions; horizontal motion of sampling arm controls the
accuracy of sampling needle in various positions. Horizontal motion of
sampling arm is done by the base system below it.
Structure: It is mainly composed of sampling arm (including electric motor,
OC), base system of sampling arm (including electric motor, OC), 120MXL-
synchronous belt and sampling needle, as shown in Fig 5-12 and Fig 5-13.

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Sampling Arm OC

Sampling Arm

Sampling Arm Motor

Sampling Arm Base

Fig 5-12

120MXL
Synchronous Belt

Fig 5-13

Malfunction Analysis
When 120MXL- synchronous belt has been worn down, the analyzer collides
with needle when working. In this case, the synchronous belt needs replacing.
When vertical motion of sampling arm cannot be reset, OC of sampling arm
needs replacing.
When horizontal motion of sampling arm cannot be reset, OC of sampling
arm base needs replacing.
When the analyzer draws reagents or samples, if sampling needle fails to
drop into reagent bottle, it indicates that sampling needle has a short circuit.
When the analyzer draws reagents or samples, if there is an unreasonable

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indication that reagents or samples have been used up, it indicates that
sampling needle has an open circuit.

Judging Methods of Sampling Needle’ s Short Circuit and Open Circuit


There is a green indicator light on the drive plate of No.3 motor. When
sampling needle is in a state of short circuit, the indicator light is on; when
sampling needle is in a state of open circuit, the indicator light is off.
Consequently, whether sampling needle is in a state of short circuit, open
circuit or in normal state can be judged by the indicator light.

Steps of Replacement for Sampling Needle


-- Unscrew cap in turn and take out sampling needle from sampling arm, as
shown in Fig 5-14.
-- Remove interface of sampling needle, as shown in Fig 5-15.
-- Pull out the contact pin from the socket connector, as shown in Fig 5-16.
-- Draw the link of sampling needle from sampling arm, as shown in Fig 5 -17.
-- Draw the pipeline from sampling needle and replace the needle, as shown
in Fig 5-18.

Fig 5-14 Fig 5-15

Fig 5-16 Fig 5-17

Fig 5-18

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5.1.4 Suction Arm System
Function: Vertical motion of suction arm controls the load-lowering height of
suction needle in reactive tank.
Structure: It is mainly composed of suction arm (including electric motor,
OC), suction needle and its connecting pipeline, as shown in Fig 5-19.

Connected to Flow Cell

Suction Needle

Suction Arm OC

Suction Arm Motor

Fig 5-19

Malfunction analysis
When suction arm cannot be reset, OC of suction arm needs replacing.
If suction needle or its connecting pipeline is blocked or leaks gas, the
suction amount will be inaccurate.

5.1.5 Diluter System


Function: Motion of the diluter controls the process of loading samples by
driving vertical motion of the injector. Solenoid valve is a straightway valve.
When distilled water needs to be loaded, the valve is opened to make way for
the water. In other cases, the valve keeps closed.
Structure: It is mainly composed of diluter motor, OC, injector, solenoid valve

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and pipeline, as shown in Fig 5-20 and Fig 5-21.

Solenoid Valve

Diluter Motor

Injector

Diluter OC

Fig 5-20

Connected to
Connected to Sampling Scavenging Pump
Pipeline

Fig 5-21

Malfunction Analysis
Leakage of the injector leads to the dripping of sampling needle and
inaccuracy of suction amount. In this case, the injector needs replacing. When
replacing the injector, its parallelism should be adjusted so that the injector is
in parallel with the panel of the diluter, as shown by the two-way arrow in Fig
5- 20.
If the injector cannot be reset, OC of the diluter needs replacing.

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Damage to solenoid valve will lead to that distilled water cannot pass when
the analyzer is cleaned.

5.1.6 Scavenging Pump


Function: Draw distilled water to clean sampling pipeline and sampling
needle. Structure: It is mainly composed of scavenging pump motor, pump
pipe and
joint. One end of the pump pipe is connected to distilled water faucet, with the
other end connected to the injector, as shown in Fig 5-22.

5.1.7 Waste Fluid Pump


Function: Draw reaction solution ready for color comparison from reactive
tank into the cell. When color comparison is done, discharge waste fluid into
waste fluid bottle.
Structure: It is mainly composed of waste fluid pump motor, pump pipe and
joint. One end of the pump pipe is connected to flow cell, with the other end
connected to waste fluid faucet, as shown in Fig 5-22.

Waste fluid Pump Connected to Cell Scavenging Pump Connected


to Injector

Connected to Waste Fluid Connected to Distilled Water


Fig 5-22

Malfunction Analysis
When the analyzer has been put into use for a long period, pump pipe will be
worn down.
Abrasion of peristaltic pump pipe for sucking samples will lead to the
inaccuracy of liquid absorption and bubbles in the cell.
Abrasion of peristaltic pump pipe for washing will lead to the inadequacy of
the washing amount and relatively low water yield from sampling needle when
cleaning.

Steps of Replacement for Pump Pipe

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--Take out pump pipe from peristaltic pump wheel;
-- Remove pump pipe from tube joint;;
-- Connect new pump pipe to tube joint;
-- Install new pump pipe onto peristaltic pump wheel.

5.2 Circuit Structure


Circuit of the analyzer is composed of 6 circuit boards. They are main control
board (1), motor drive plate (8), high-power No.6 motor drive plate (1),
communication board (1), bus plate (1) and preamplifier (1).

5.2.1 Motor Drive Plate


Function: it is used for driving the motor. The analyzer has 8 motor drive
plates and each plate has an exclusive address code to control each motor
separately.
Setting method of address code is as follows:
Setting of address code adopts 8421BCD code. From left to right the code is
1、2、4、8 correspondingly. As shown in following Fig 5-24, they are No. 1,
No.2, No. 3, No.4, No. 5, No.6, No. 7, No.8, No.9 motor drive plates from left
to right.

Indicator Light

Address Code

Fig 5-23 Motor drive plate

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Fig 5-24 Address code
Besides, there are a red indicator light and a green one on motor drive plate.
The red one serves to indicate the state of OC. When OC is open, the light is
on and when OC is closed, the light is off. The green light only works for No.3
motor drive plate and serves to indicate the state of sampling needle. When
sampling needle has a short circuit, the light is on and when sampling needle
has an open circuit, the light is off.
Corresponding control motors of each motor drive plate are shown in Table
5-3:
Table 5-3
Address Corresponding Motor
No.
1 Filter Wheel
2 Reaction Plate
3 Vertical Sampling Arm
4 Horizontal Sampling Arm
5 Sample Plate
6 Diluter
7 Suction Arm
8 Suction Peristaltic Pump
9 Cleaning Peristaltic Pump

5.2.2 High-power No.6 Motor Drive Plate


Function: It is used exclusively for driving No.6 (diluter) motor.
Drive plate of this circuit does not need address code setting, which is used
exclusively for driving No.6 motor.
Besides, the green indicator light on circuit board serves to indicate the state
of OC. When OC is open, the light is on and when OC is closed, the light is
off, whose function is as the same with the red indicator light on other motor
drive plates.

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Indicator Light

Fig 5-25 High-power No.6 motor drive plate

5.2.3 Communication Board


Function: Communication board serves to send and receive data between
the analyzer and the computer.
Trifurcating joint on communication board is linked to RS232 serial
communication interface (9-pin-D-shape) of the computer by line of
communication (LOC).

RS232 Interface

Fig 5-26 Communication board

5.2.4 Bus Plate


Function: Bus plate is the bridge linking every motor drive plate and
communication board. And various signals from main board are transmitted to

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communication board by it. Various connecting lines on the bus plate are
shown in Fig 5-27.
Sampling
Solenoid
Needle
Power Main Valve Motor Wire OC
Input Board Interface Connector Interface
Connector
Interfa

Fig 5-27 Back side of bus plate

Fig 5-28 Facade of bus plate

Fig 5-29 Connection of bus plate


From left to right, they are: communication board, No. 6, No.2, No. 3, No.4,
No. 5, No.1, No. 7, No.8, No.9 motor drive plates.

5.2.5 Preamplifier

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Function: It is installed in optical system for receiving and amplifying optical
signal. Please refer to 5.1.1 for detailed information.

5.2.6 Main Control Board


Function: it controls and deals with detection signal and temperature signal.
Connection:
-- Connected to bus plate by a 6-core line.
-- Preamplifier interface.
-- Power interface- power input of main board.
-- PT1- heating block interface of flow cell
-- ST1- temperature sensor interface of flow cell.
-- Line D- heating block interface of reaction plate.
-- ST2- temperature sensor interface of reaction plate.

Connected to Bus Plate ST2 ST1 PT1

TP8 Preamplifier Interface TP2 TP3 Power Interface Line D


Fig 5-30

Temperature Regulation
Heating of reaction plate and cell is controlled by main board. Three
potentiometers on main board can be used for regulations.
TP2 serves to regulate actual temperature of the cell. Turn clockwise to
lower the temperature and counterclockwise to elevate the temperature.
TP3 serves to regulate actual temperature of reaction plate. Turn clockwise
to lower the temperature and counterclockwise to elevate the temperature.
TP8 serves to set a benchmark for voltage and regulate and show the
temperature.
Regulations of actual temperature can be done by measuring circuit.
As the blue line indicating voltage measuring point shown in Fig 5-31: when
actual voltage increases or decreases by every 0.001V, actual temperature
increases or decreases by 0.1 ℃ correspondingly .

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5.2.7 Power Connection Diagram

Lamp Power Indicator Fan

Power Input Plug of Bus Plate Power Input Plug of Main Control Board
Fig 5-31

As shown in Fig 5-31:


-- 33V is the drive voltage of all motors.
-- 6V is the voltage of light source of optical system (lamp).
-- ±9V is the input voltage of all circuit boards.
-- 12V is the voltage of power indicator.
-- -12V is the voltage of radiator fan.
-- 18V is the heating voltage of reaction plate.

5.3 Software Settings

5.3.1 Operational Parameter


Function: It is used to regulate initial kinematical parameter of the analyzer.
Every analyzer has its own mechanical kinematical parameter, which

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controls the initial position of each moving part. Before leaving factory, all
parameters of the analyzer have been set correctly. Consequently, re-
regulation is unnecessary.
After replacing moving parts, fine tuning is needed.
Open up operation software and enter “Operational Parameter” menu, as
shown in Fig 5-32.

Fig 5-32

Fig 5-33 Fig 5-34 Fig 5-35

Regent horizontal position(1): Make sampling needle move to the centre


of R1, as shown in Fig 5-33.
Regent horizontal position(20): Make sampling needle move to the centre
of R20, as shown in Fig 5-34.
Regent vertical position: Make sampling needle move to the bottom of the

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reagent kit, not touching the bottom and keeping space between the pinpoint
and the bottom of the kit being 2-3 mm, as shown in Fig 5-35.
Note
-- Regent horizontal position(1): Wrong parameter will lead to collision.
-- Regent horizontal position(20): Wrong parameter will lead to collision.
-- Regent vertical position: Too small parameter will lead to wasting of
reagents.
-- Regent vertical position: Too large parameter will lead to the abnormity of
the test result before reagents have been used up.

Fig 5-36

Washing horizontal position: Make sampling needle move to the centre of


cleaning pool as shown in Fig 5-36.
Washing vertical position: Make sampling needle move to the bottom of
cleaning pool, not touching the bottom and keeping space between the
pinpoint and the bottom of the pool being 2-3 mm, as shown in Fig 5-36.
Note
-- Washing horizontal position: Wrong parameter will lead to collision.
-- Washing vertical position: Too small parameter will lead to that the
ektexine of sampling needle has not been cleaned fully.
-- Washing vertical position: Too large parameter will lead to that effluent
discharging of sampling needle is heterogeneous.

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Fig 5-37 Fig 5-38

Reaction horizontal position: Make sampling needle move to the centre of


the first grid of the first section of reactive tank, as shown in Fig 5-37.
Simultaneously, regulate “To Reagent Probe” on the “Reaction Plate” tab, as
shown in Fig 5-39.
Reaction vertical position: Make sampling needle drop down to reactive tank,
as shown in Fig 5-37.

Fig 5-39

To reagent probe: Make the first grid of the first section of reaction plate
move to the centre of “Reaction Horizontal Position” of sampling needle, as
shown in Fig 5-37.
To pump needle position: Make reaction plate move to the centre of suction
needle, as shown in Fig 5-38.
Note
-- Reaction horizontal position: Wrong parameter will lead to collision.
-- Reaction vertical position: Too large parameter will increase residual
contamination of sampling needle.
-- Reaction vertical position: Too small parameter will lead to liquid remaining
around head of sampling needle.
-- To reagent probe: Wrong parameter will lead to collision.
-- To pump needle position: Wrong parameter will lead to collision.

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Fig 5-40 Fig 5-41

Sample horizontal position (B): Make sampling needle move to Position “B”
on sample plate, as shown in Fig 5-40. Simultaneously, regulate “Outside loop
Pos.(B)” on the “ Sample Plate” tab, as shown in Fig 5-42.
Sample horizontal position (32): Make sampling needle move to Position “32”
on sample plate, as shown in Fig 5-41. Simultaneously, regulate “Inside loop
Pos.(32)” on the “ Sample Plate” tab, as shown in Fig 5-42.
Sample vertical position: Make sampling needle move to the bottom of
sample cup, not touching the bottom and keeping space between the pinpoint
and the bottom of the cup being 2-3 mm, as shown in Fig 5-40.

Fig 5-42

Outside loop position: Make sampling needle move to Position “B” on sample
plate, as shown in Fig 5-40.
Inside loop position: Make sampling needle move to Position “32” on sample
plate, as shown in Fig 5-41.
Note
-- Sample horizontal position (B): Wrong parameter will lead to collision.

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-- Sample horizontal position (32): Wrong parameter will lead to collision.
-- Sample vertical position: Too small parameter will lead to wasting of
samples.
-- Sample vertical position: Too large parameter will lead to the abnormity of
the test result before reagents have been used up.
-- Outside loop position: Wrong parameter will lead to collision.
-- Inside loop position: wrong parameter will lead to collision.

Fig 5-43
Movements of peristaltic pump include suction needle’s vertical movement in
reaction cuvette and suction steps of waste fluid pump, which are divided into
three steps. The movement diagram is shown in Fig 5-44.
Step1: Evacuate the remainder of waste fluid in flow cell. And there is no
need for suction needle to touch reaction solution.
Step2: Clean flow cell with reaction solution under test. And use suction
needle to draw 1/3 of the reaction solution.
Step3: Draw reaction solution into the cell to carry out color comparison. And
use suction needle to exhaust the reaction solution.

Suction Needle

Reaction Cuvette

Reaction Solution
(500ul)

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

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Fig 5-44

5.3.2 Testing of Analyzer


Function: for solo testing of all moving parts of the analyzer.
Open up operation software and enter “Testing Device” menu, as shown in
Fig 5-45.

Fig 5-45

Frame 1 shows temperatures of reaction plate and cuvette in real time.


Frame 2 and Frame 3 monitor magnification value, AD value and
background value of optical system in real time and serve to facilitate
regulations of lamp location and AD value.
First, input “Filter Pos.” in Frame 2. Click Button “Filter Pos.” and choose
“Gain 1”(magnification value). AD value will be shown in real time. When
clicking “Filter Reset” in Frame 1, the value shown in “AD Value 1” is the
background value.
Please refer to 5.1.1.3 for detailed information about magnification value, AD
value and background value.

6 Troubleshooting

Analyzer fails to start.


-- Check power supply for any loose plug
-- Check for any blown fuse.

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-- Check switching power supply for any output voltage. If there is no output
voltage, replace switching power supply.

Reaction plate can’t be warmed up.


-- Check 18V switching power supply for any output voltage. If there is no
output voltage, replace switching power supply.
-- Check heating line interface of reaction plate for any voltage. If there is no
voltage, replace main board.
-- Check AD590 (temperature sensor on reaction plate) and software display.
If there are any signs of damage or abnormity (displaying -273 ℃), replace the
temperature sensor.

Flow cell can’t be warmed up.


-- Check heating line interface of flow cell for any voltage. If there is no
voltage, replace main board.
-- Check AD590 (temperature sensor on flow cell) and software display. If
there are any signs of damage or abnormity (displaying -273 ℃), replace the
temperature sensor.

Stepper motor stuck.


-- Check stepper motor for any signs of damage.
-- Check 33V switching power supply. If there is no output voltage, replace
switching power supply.
-- Check 6-core connecting wires of motor. If there is any motor loss,
reconnect connecting wires or replace motor.

Analyzer collides with needle when working.


-- Check if every stepper motor can be locked. If it can’t be locked, replace
motor drive plate.
-- Check 82MXL synchronous belt. If the belt has been worn down, replace it.
-- Check 120MXL synchronous belt. If the belt has been worn down, replace
it.
AD value is equal to background value during blank calibration (AD
auto zero set).
-- Replace the faulty lamp.

One or more magnification values reach 7 during blank calibration (AD


auto zero set).
-- Adjust apertures of pre-filters or replace filters.
-- Check lamp position. Conduct fine tuning if lamp is improperly positioned.

All magnification values reach 7 or AD value is extremely low during


blank calibration (AD auto zero set).
-- Check lamp voltage. If lamp voltage is abnormal, replace switching power

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supply.
-- Check flow cell. If there are any bubbles in it, rinse it with cleaning solution.
-- Check preamplifier. If it is inoperative, replace it.
-- Check lamp position. Conduct fine tuning if lamp is improperly positioned.

Dripping sampling needle.


-- Check if distilled water is sufficient.
-- Check syringe. If the syringe is leaking, replace it.
-- Check pipe connections. If there are any signs of leakage, replace faulty
pipes.

No or less water come out of sampling needle when cleaning.


-- Check if distilled water is sufficient.
-- Check if washing pump is working normally.
--Check pipe connections or sampling needle. If there are any signs of
leakage or blockage, replace them.
--Check washing pump pipes. If any pipes have been worn down, replace
them.

Residues remain in reactive tank.


--Check if waste fluid pump is working normally. Recalibrate sampling
parameter if necessary.
-- Check suction needle, suction pipes and waste fluid pipes. If any of them
are leaky or blocked, replace them.
-- Check waste fluid pump pipes. If any pipes have been worn down, replace
them.

END

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