Auto Chemistry Analyzer

Model: GS200

Service Manual
For In Vitro Diagnostic Use
Intellectual Property
Genrui Biotech Inc. (hereinafter called Genrui) owns the copyright to this unpublished
manual and intends to maintain it as confidential. This publication is to be used solely for
the purposes of reference for Genrui equipment.

Genrui owns this manual and all intellectual property rights (including copyright) in this
manual. Nobody is allowed to use, disclose or let others obtain part or whole information
of this manual in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Genrui.
Nobody is allowed to take the following actions to part or all contents of this manual,
including (but not limited to) shoot, reproduce, copy, or translate it into other languages
without the written permission of Genrui.

Genrui reserves the final explanation right to this manual.

Genrui reserves the right to modify the content of this manual without prior notice.

Genrui reserves the right to make technical alterations without prior notice.

Genrui reserves the right to change the product specifications without prior notice.

Statement
Regarding this manual, Genrui will not take any warranty responsibility, expressed or
implied, including (but not limited to) warranties of merchantability and fitness for any
particular purpose.

Genrui is responsible for safety, reliability and performance of this equipment only in the
conditions that:

 All installation operations, expansions, readjustment, modifications and repairs of

this product are conducted by Genrui authorized personnel.

 Related electrical appliances conform to National Standards.

 The product is used in accordance with the operation guide.

Genrui will not take the responsibility for the products’ safety, reliability and performance
based on the following situations:

 Components are disassembled/reassembled, stretched and readjusted.

 Products are not properly operated according to the Operation Manual.

Warranty
Maintenance service

Free service scope:

Where the equipments conform to the provisions of Genrui Warranty Services Ordinance

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Services to be charged

(1) Services not included in Genrui Warranty Services Ordinance range should be
charged by Genrui.

(2) Damages caused by the following reasons should be charged for the services, even in
warranty period:

 Man-made damage

 Network voltage exceeds the equipment’s specified range

 Irresistible natural disasters

Genrui will not be responsible for the direct, indirect or eventual damages and delays
resulting from the following conditions (including but not limited to):

 Use the instrument improperly

 Replace parts or accessories not approved by Genrui

 Repair the instrument by personnel not authorized by Genrui

 This instrument must be repaired by Genrui authorized personnel.

 It is important for the hospital or organization that employs this equipment to
carry out a reasonable maintenance schedule. Neglect of this may result in unusual
instrument failure or injury of human health.

Customer service department

Manufacturer: Genrui Biotech Inc.

Address: 4-10F, Building 3, Geya Technology Park, Guangming District, 518106,

Shenzhen, China

Website: www.genrui-bio.com

E-mail Address: service@genrui-bio.com

Tel: +86 755 26835560

Fax: +86 755 26678789

Item No.: P01.91.300310-02

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Precautions on Safety and Use

The following sections introduce the warning symbols used on the analyzer. Ignorance of

these symbols may get you into the risks of death or injury. The symbols are listed in a

random order and have the same importance.

1. Safety Precautions

ELECTRIC SHOCK
（1） When the main power is ON, the panels, side cover or rear cover of
the analyzer are not allowed to be opened unless by qualified personnel.
（2） Please make sure that no liquid spillage spatters on the panels. In
case liquid goes inside analyzer, just turn off the power supply and contact
manufacturer as soon as possible.
（3） There is high pressure in the interior of the computer and printer, do
not touch the interior of them.
PERSONAL INJURY
1 The sharp components of the analyzer can cause puncture wounds. To
prevent injury, please exercise caution when working around the reagent
probe, sample probe, mixer, auto-wash system etc.
2 When the analyzer is in operation, do not touch such moving parts as
sample probe, reagent probe, mixer, auto-wash system, fan, etc.
HIGH TEMPERATURE
1 Before replacing the lamp, please switch off the main power and then wait
at least 30 minutes till the lamp cooling down.
2 Do not touch the print head or the metal part near it; otherwise you may
get burned.

STRONG LIGHT
The light transmitted by the lamp may hurt your eyes. Do not stare at the lamp
when the system is in operation.

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BIOHAZARD
1 All test samples, such as calibrator and control, are infectious. If
necessary, please wear gloves when working with these samples.
2 All waste liquids should be considered infectious. Please wear gloves
when working with waste liquids.
3 Those components that have been attached with the reagent probe,
sample probe, mixer, waste tube and waste tank are infectious. Please
wear gloves when working with them.
CORROSION
1 The wash solution and certain reagents are strongly acid or alkaline.
While using them, exercise caution and prevent direct contact with your
hands or clothes. In case your hands or clothes contact the wash solution
or reagents, wash them off immediately with soap and clean water.
2 In case they spill into your eyes, rinse them with much water and consult
an oculist.
FLAMABILITY
Do not use flammable substances around the system, such as alcohol and
ether.

EXPLOSION
Do not use explosive substances around the system.

2. Precautions on Use

INTENDED USE
1 The analyzer mainly used in medical institutions to do the biochemical
tests of samples from human body, such as serum, plasma and urine.
2 To draw a clinical conclusion, please also refer to the patient’s clinical
symptoms and other test results.

OPERATOR
The analyzer is to be operated only by personnel trained and authorized by
manufacturer or authorized distributors.

ENVIRONMENT
1 Please install and operate the system in an environment specified by this
manual. Installing and operating the system in other environment may lead
to unreliable results and even equipment damage.
2 To relocate the system, please contact manufacturer or your local distributor.

ELECTROMAGNETIC NOISE
1 Electromagnetic noise may interfere with operations of the system, or even
lead to unreliable test results and misoperation. Do not use such devices
as electric drill, mobile phones or radio interphones near the system.

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2 The system may generate electromagnetic wave during operation. Do not install or
use electrosensitive equipment near the system.
GROUNDING
1 Make sure the power socket is grounded correctly. Improper grounding may lead to
electric shock.
2 The grounding resistance must be lower than 10mΩ. Improper grounding may lead to
unreliable test results and risk of enclosure leakage and even electric shock.

LABEL PEELS OFF

If any of the labels becomes blurred or peels off, please contact manufacturer for
replacement.

LIQUID LEAKAGE
1 Please check the tubing connectors carefully before starting tests. Leakage may
cause inaccurate aspiration or dispensing.
2 Do not place reagents or samples on the panels of the analyzer; otherwise liquid
spray or leakage may occur.

PROBE BLOCKAGE
Check the reagents and samples carefully for insoluble matters, such as fibrin and
protein; otherwise the reagent probe or sample probe may be blocked.

WATER
The water used should meet the requirements of the CAP Type II, otherwise it may lead to
valve and pump damage easily, and the cleaning is not clean, etc.

SYSTEM USE
1 Operate the system strictly as instructed by this manual. Inappropriate use of the
system may lead to unreliable test results or even equipment damage or personal
injury.
2 Before using the system for the first time, run the calibration program and QC program
to make sure the analyzer is in proper state.
3 Be sure to run the QC program every time you use the system, otherwise the result
may be unreliable.
4 Do not open the cover of the reaction disk when the analyzer is in operation
5 Please install the reaction disk cover, reagent/sample disk cover before start the
analyzing.
6 Be sure that there is no obstacle in the moving paths of the probe and mixer during
analyzing
7 For safety, please don’t touch the reaction disk or reagent/sample disk when it is in
operation.
8 The operating software installed on the operation unit is specified by manufacturer.
Please do not install any other software or hardware, otherwise it may affect the
system. .Do not run other software when the system is in operation.

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9 Do not use this computer for other purposes. Inappropriate use of it will probably
introduce computer virus, which may spread through floppy disks, software or
network, into the system.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
1 Maintain the system strictly as instructed by this manual. Inappropriate maintenance
may lead to unreliable results or equipment damage or personal injury.
2 Replacement of such major parts as photometer, probe, mixing bar and syringe
plunger assembly must be followed by a calibration.
3 In allusion to the characteristics of high temperature, low humidity and extreme
dryness which exceed the design requirements of the working environment of the
South Asia countries (including India, Pakistan, Bengal, and Sri Lanka), it should add
the maintenance of dusting and adding lubricating grease regularly.
4 In the case that the analyzer discontinue use because of error or other reason and
needs repair or disposal, please contact manufacturer, meanwhile
 Please take other measures to avoid delay in results, for example, use other
machines or other methods to continue to finish the test.
 Please dispose of the used cuvette in compliance with the local regulations.
Wear gloves while disposing of the used cuvette to avoid biohazard.
 Take out the reagent bottle in the analyzer and store it in accordance with the
reagent kit. For example, put the reagent back in the refrigerator to keep it from
spoilage.

SAMPLES
1 Use serum samples that are completely separated from blood clots or urine samples
that are free from suspended matter. If fibrin exists in the serum samples or
suspended matter exists in the urine samples, the probe may be blocked.
2 Medicines, anticoagulants or preservative in the samples may lead to unreliable
results.
3 Hemolysis, jaundice or chylomicron in the samples may lead to unreliable test results.
Sample blank analysis is recommended.
4 Store the samples properly. Improper storage may change the compositions of the
samples and lead to unreliable results.
5 Sample volatilization may lead to unreliable results. Do not leave the sample open for
a long period.
6 The system has a specific requirement on the sample volume. Refer to this manual for
proper sample volume.
7 Load the sample to proper tube position on the sample disk before the analysis
begins; otherwise you will not obtain correct results.

REAGENTS, CALIBRATORS and CONTROLS

1 Use proper reagents, calibrators and controls in the system.
2 Select appropriate reagents according to performance characteristics of the system.
Consult the reagent suppliers or analyzer manufacturer for details if you are not sure

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about your reagent choice.
3 Store and use the reagents, calibrators and controls strictly as instructed by the
suppliers. Otherwise, you may not obtain reliable results or best performance of the
system.
4 If the storage of the reagents, calibrators and controls is improper, it may lead to
unreliable test results even if it is within the validity period.
5 Perform calibration after changing the reagents. Otherwise, you may not obtain
reliable results.
6 Cross-contamination among reagents may lead to unreliable test results. Consult the
reagent suppliers for details.
CUVETTE USE LIFE
1 The replacement cycle for the semi-permanent cuvette is 3 months. Please replace
the cuvette according to method of replacing cuvettes in operation manual when the
cuvette is used for more than 3 months.
2 Please use only the wash solution supplied by manufacturer to wash cuvettes,
Otherwise, you may not obtain expected results.
3. The wash solution supplied by manufacturer is WASH DILUTION
PARAMETERS
Incorrect analysis parameters may cause erroneous test results. Please consult
manufacturer or your reagent supplier for correct parameters.

DATA BACKUP
The system can store data to the hard disk of the PC automatically. However, data loss is
still possible due to deletion or physical damage of the hard disk. We recommend you to
back up the data to portable storage device regularly.

DISPOSING OF ANALYZER
Some materials of the analyzer are subject to contamination regulations. Dispose of the
analyzer in accordance with your local or national guidelines for waste disposal.

Foreword

In order to use the product correctly, please read this manual carefully. After reading,
please keep it properly for future use.

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Contents

Intellectual Property ...................................................................................................................I

Statement ....................................................................................................................................I
Warranty .....................................................................................................................................I
Customer service department ................................................................................................... II
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... III
Precautions on Safety and Use ................................................................................................ III
Foreword ............................................................................................................................... VII
Contents ............................................................................................................................... VIII
Chapter 1 System Specification ........................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Analyzing System ............................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Operating System ................................................................................................................ 1
1.3 Transport and Storage ......................................................................................................... 2
1.4 Environment Requirements ................................................................................................. 2
Chapter 2 Installation and Update ..................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Installation Tools ................................................................................................................. 3
2.2 Installation Procedures ........................................................................................................ 3
2.3 Inspection before Installation .............................................................................................. 3
2.4 Installation Requirements.................................................................................................... 4
2.5 Installing Software .............................................................................................................. 5
2.6 Fluid Path Connection ......................................................................................................... 5
2.6.1 Fluid Path Requirements ..................................................................................... 5
2.6.2 Water Supply Connection.................................................................................... 6
2.6.3 Waste Connection ................................................................................................ 6
2.7 Electric Connection ............................................................................................................. 7
2.8 Debugging ........................................................................................................................... 8
2.8.1 Probe Position ....................................................................................................... 9
2.8.2 Mixer Position...................................................................................................... 28
2.8.3 Liquid Path Adjustment ...................................................................................... 33
2.8.4 Check lamp voltage ............................................................................................ 38
2.9 Test .................................................................................................................................... 38
Chapter 3 Electric Principles........................................................................................................... 39
3.1 Hardware Overview .......................................................................................................... 39
3.1.1 Hardware System Structure .............................................................................. 39
3.2 Circuit Board Function...................................................................................................... 40
3.2.1 Photoelectric Board ................................................................................................ 40
3.2.2 Main Board ............................................................................................................ 40
3.2.3 Driver Board .......................................................................................................... 42
3.2.4 Sensor Board .......................................................................................................... 44
3.2.5 Liquid Level Detection Board ................................................................................ 47
3.2.6 Temperature Control Board .................................................................................... 49
3.2.7 Serial Port Board .................................................................................................... 50
3.2.8 Power Supply Board .............................................................................................. 51
Chapter 4 Fluid Path and Temperature Control System .................................................................. 53
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4.1 Introduction of Fluid Path ................................................................................................. 53
4.2 Fluid Path Schematic Diagram.......................................................................................... 54
4.3 Fluid Path Layout .............................................................................................................. 56
4.4 Heating and Cooling Introduction ..................................................................................... 57
4.5 Heating and Cooling Layout ............................................................................................. 57
4.6 Optical System .................................................................................................................. 58
Chapter 5 Removing Subassemblies ............................................................................................... 63
5.1 Analyzing Unit .................................................................................................................. 63
5.1.1 Overall Structure ................................................................................................. 63
5.1.2 Top View............................................................................................................... 63
5.2 Removing Parts ................................................................................................................. 64
5.2.1 Machine Shelf and Crust Unit ........................................................................... 64
5.2.2 Reaction Disk and Temperature Control Unit ................................................. 66
5.2.3 Reagent/Sample Disk Unit ................................................................................ 72
5.2.4 Sample Probe Unit ............................................................................................. 75
5.2.5 Auto Wash System ............................................................................................. 82
Chapter 6 System Maintenance....................................................................................................... 84
6.1 Failure and Maintenance ................................................................................................... 84
6.1.1 Hardware Failure .................................................................................................... 84
6.1.2 Mechanical Failure ................................................................................................. 85
6.1.3 Fluid Path Failure ................................................................................................... 88
6.1.4 Heating and Cooling Failure ............................................................................. 90
6.1.5 Optical Module Failure ....................................................................................... 91
6.2 Updating Software ............................................................................................................ 91
6.2.1 Upgrading Software of PC Program ................................................................ 91
6.2.2 Upgrading Software of Slave Control Program .............................................. 91
6.3 Backup and Recovery of the database............................................................................... 94
6.3.1 Database backup................................................................................................ 94
6.3.2 Database Restore............................................................................................... 96
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 99
7.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................... 99
7.2 Alarm Messages .............................................................................................................. 100

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Chapter 1 System Specification

The auto chemistry analyzer consists of two parts, which are the analyzing unit and
the operation unit. The analyzing unit performs automatically all the operations of tests,
which include dispensing reagent 1, dispensing sample, mixing sample, dispensing
reagent 2, mixing reagent 2, and measuring absorbance. The operation unit consists
of a computer (installed with operating software) and a printer. The operation unit
performs test request, patient information registering, system status monitoring, result
research/edit/print, etc.
The following introduces each system.

1.1 Analyzing System

Throughput Constant throughput 100 test/h, Max 150 test/h

Analysis Absorption spectroscopy, turbidimetry

Principles

Analysis ≥5 methods, End point, Kinetic, Two-point, single/double-wavelength,

Methods etc.

Test Continuous, Radom, Sample Sequence, STAT

Sequence

Online Items 40 for single-reagent, 20 for double-reagent.

Online 40 sample positions, different types of samples are in hybrid display.

Samples

Minimum 160μL
Reaction
Volume

Reaction Disk 50 special semi-permanent plastic reaction cuvettes

1.2 Operating System

Operating
Windows 7/10
System
Save the data automatically and can save various kinds of data for
Data Storage
more than 5 years.

LIS Function Main features of LIS

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Sample/reagent
barcode Scan and read the sample/reagent barcode.
scanner

Print Content Customized

Print Format Customized, and several common formats offered.

Linearity, Logit-4P, Logit-5P, spline, exponent, polynomial. Check

Calibration
the calibration curve and choose the best calibration type
Type
automatically.

QC Type Real-time, daily and day to day.

QC Plot Westgard,Cum-sum-check, Twin Plot

QC Rule Customized, and regard Westgard multi-rule as the default rule.

Real-time monitoring of sample disk, reagent disk, reaction disk and

Status QC status. Status monitoring of cuvette and lamp. Monitoring of
monitoring temperature. Display of reagent inventory, real-time reaction curve,
calibration curve and QC plot.

Sleep and wake-up, operation authorization, calculation item,

carry-over setup, test result search, reaction end-point check,
Other
reaction linear range check and automatic expansion, substrate
Functions
depletion check, deduct the sample and reagent blank
automatically, prozone check, and reaction limit check.

1.3 Transport and Storage

 Temperature 0℃ ～40℃

 Humidity Relative Humidity should be within 30~90%

1.4 Environment Requirements

 Environment temperature 10℃ -30℃

 Atmospheric pressure 86.0 kPa-106.0kPa

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2.1 Installation Tools

Number Tool Amount Remark

1 Hexagon spanner 1 Including six different types
2 Small cross screwdriver 1
3 Rubber Hammer 1

2.2 Installation Procedures

2.3 Inspection before Installation

All analyzers are inspected strictly before the packing and transportation. Please
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inspect the apparatus carefully when you receive it before opening the box to make sure
whether there are the following damages or not:
(1) The external packaging is with inversion or deformation.
(2) The external packaging is marked with wet water evidently.
(3) The external packaging is with evident trace of hit.
(4) The external packaging is with sign of being opened.
When you find the above damages, inform the local agent as soon as possible.
If the external packaging is proper, open the box and inspect the apparatus with no
absence of the agent and staff of manufacturer.
(1) Make sure that all the components are complete according to the packing list.
(2) Inspect the exterior of the components carefully to make sure whether there are
cracks, bruises or deformations or not.

2.4 Installation Requirements

Item Requirements

The bearing ground should be level with gradient less than 1/200. It should
be hard enough to bear weight about 250kgs.
Installation site The installation site should be free of dust, corrosive and flammable gas, no
heat and wind source, neither mechanical vibration.
It shall not be exposed in sunshine directly and should be well ventilated.

Space

Environment
10℃ - 30℃
Temperature
Relative
30%-70%, away from dew.
humidity
Atmospheric
86.0 kPa-106.0kPa
pressure

Ventilation Well-ventilated to the outside with the analyzer not exposed directly to the

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wind source.

AC 100V~240V (error: ±10%) , 50/60Hz±1Hz. It is commended that the

user chooses UPS. The voltage fluctuation should be less than 10%. The
power socket should be grounded properly with grounding resistance below
Power supply 10mΩ.

Otherwise, please connect a copper wire with resistance below 10mΩ to the
rear cover screw of the analyzer and bury the other end of the copper wire
into the earth.

Meet relevant safety requirements.

CPU: above 2.GHz

Computer
Memory: 2.0 G

Windows 7/10 operating system.

Electromagnetic Away from brush-type motors and electrical-contacts equipments which are
wave powered on and off frequently.

Water Meet the water standard requirement of CAP II.

1. Waste liquid shall be disposed of compliantly with local regulations.

2. The distance between the waste liquid outlet tube and the ground must
Waste liquid
be less than 50cm and length of the waste tube connected to the
analyzer must be less than 2m.

2.5 Installing Software

Please refer to User Manual.

2.6 Fluid Path Connection

2.6.1 Fluid Path Requirements

1. The water must meet the water standard requirement of CAP II.

2. Water volume: more than 10L/h.

3. If the water purification equipment is used, the analyzer can only use gravity-type
water.

4. The distance between the water supply device and the water inlet of the analyzer
must be less than 10m.
5. Length of the waste tubing connected to the analyzer must less than 2m.

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Biohazard
Please dispose the waste liquid compliantly with the local regulation.

NOTE
The water must meet the water standard requirement of CAP II.

2.6.2 Water Supply Connection

 Operation Method:
1. Take out the tubes from the accessories box, connect one end to the analyzer water
inlet port and put the other end into the purified water bucket together.

2. Put purified water float detector into the purified water bucket and then connect the
connector of the purified water detector assembly to the connector of the purified
water detector which is on the left side or back side of the analyzer.

Biohazard
Please dispose the waste liquid compliantly with the local regulation.

NOTE
The purified water bucket must be placed around the analyzer to ensure
that the purified water inlet tube can absorb the water at the bottom of the
bucket.

2.6.3 Waste Connection

 Operation Method:
1. Take the waste tube out from the accessory pack, connect one side to the

instrument, the other end insert into the waste bucket, leave proper length and cut

the waste tube. For analyzers with auto washing unit, there will be 2 waste tubes

and 2 waste outlets at the backside the analyzer, please connect both.
2. Connect waste detector line with the waste detector connector, put the waste
detector into waste container as a cap of it.

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3. Insert the end of the waste tube into the hole on the cap as shown in below figure.
For analyzers with auto washing unit, there will be 2 waste tubes, please connect
both.

BIOHAZARD
Wear gloves and lab coat and, if necessary, goggles.

2.7 Electric Connection

In the whole course of analyzer installation, electric connection including:

 Power supply connection

 Communication connection between the analyzer and computer

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Reference the introduction below:

 Power supply connection

1 Connect one end of the power cord to the power input of the analyzer and the
other end to the power supply.
2 Power supply requirements: AC 100~240V，50/60Hz±1Hz.

 Communication connection between the analyzer and computer

1 Connect one end of the serial port wire to the serial port of the analyzer and the
other end to the serial port of the computer.
2 Do mind that the communication lines and the AC power cord cannot be bond
together.

2.8 Debugging
Before checking, please put 10 sets of new reaction cuvette in to reaction disk, put

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wash dilution into its position.

2.8.1 Probe Position

Log in the software, input user name and password, choose “Startup Initialization Reset
Process” to log in.

After the startup procedure, enter “Probes Parameters” setup page.

Choose tab “Sample Probe Parameters”

For the vertical parameters, for example, the current parameter is 30, if increase the
value to 37, the probe will go lower 7 steps.
For counterclockwise rotary parameters, for example, the current parameter is 4, if
increase the value to 6, the probe will go right 2 steps; if decrease the value to 1, the
probe will go left 3 steps.
For sample probe, rotation parameters including:
1. Reaction Disk add R1 Position
2. Reaction Disk add R2 Position
3. Acid/Alkaline Wash Solution Position
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4. Probe Wash Well

5. Sample tube Position
6. Position (Outer ring of reagent disk)
7. R1 Position (Inner ring of reagent disk)

If the probe in any of these positions are not in center, please adjust its parameters, the
detail procedure is listed below.

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2.8.1.1 Reaction Disk Add R1 Position

Step 1
In tab “Sample probe parameters”, select “Reaction Disk Rotary Reset”, then choose
“Execute Command” button, click it to send command.

Step 2
Select “Rotate to Reaction Disk Adding R1 position” command, then “Execute Command”.

Step 3
Select “Lower specified steps”, input value “10”, then “Execute Command”.
Probe will be above No. 1 cuvette position, repeat sending this command until the probe
reach the surface of the cuvette so that you can observe easier.

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Left Right

Step 4
1) If the probe is on the left of No. 1 cuvette center, plus 1 or 2 in “Configuration
Parameters for Rotating Counterclockwise to Reaction Disk R1 position”

2) If the probe is on the Right of No. 1 cuvette center, minus 1 or 2 in “Configuration

Parameters for Rotating Counterclockwise to Reaction Disk R1 Position”

Then Click “Effectuate configuration” buttons.

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Step 5
Select “Vertical Reset”, then “Execute Command”.

Step 6
Select “Rotary Reset”, then “Execute Command”.

Repeat Step 2- 6 until the probe is in the center of the cuvette

Step 7
Click “Save configuration” button to save the parameter.

2.8.1.2 Reaction Disk Add R2 Position

Step 1
Select “Reaction Disk Rotary Reset”, then “Execute Command”.

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Step 2
Select “Rotate to Reaction Disk Adding R2/S position”, then “Execute Command”.

Step 3
Select “Lower specified steps”, input value “10”, then “Execute Command”.
Probe will be above No. 42 cuvette position, repeat sending this command until the probe
reach the surface of the cuvette so that you can observe easier.

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Left Right

Step 4
1) If the probe is on the left of No. 42 cuvette center, plus 1 or 2 in “ Configuration
Parameters for Rotating Counterclockwise to Reaction Disk R2/S position”

2) If the probe is on the Right of No. 42 cuvette center, minus 1 or 2 in “ Configuration

Parameters for Rotating Counterclockwise to Reaction Disk R2/S position”

Then Click “Effectuate configuration” buttons.

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Step 5
Select “Vertical Reset”, then “Execute Command”.

Step 6
Select “Rotary Reset”, then “Execute Command”.

Repeat Step 2- 6 until the probe is in the center of the cuvette.

Step 7
Click “Save configuration” button to save the parameter.

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2.8.1.3 Acid/Alkaline Wash Solution Position

Step 1
Select “Rotate to Wash Solution Position”, then “Execute Command”.

Step 2
Select “Lower specified steps”, input value “10”, then “Execute Command”. Repeat
sending this command until you can observe easier.

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Left Right
Step 3
1) If the probe is on the left of bottle, plus 1 or 2 in “Configuration Parameters for Rotating
Counterclockwise to Wash Solution Position”
2) If the probe is on the Right of bottle, minus 1 or 2 in “Configuration Parameters for
Rotating Counterclockwise to Wash Solution Position”

Then Click “Effectuate configuration” buttons.

Step 4
Select “Vertical Reset”, then “Execute Command”.

Step5
Select “Rotary Reset”, then “Execute Command”.

Repeat Step 1- 5 until the probe position is in the center of the bottle
(Attention: that will be ok if the probe doesn’t collide, you don’t have to make it 100%
center)

Step 6 Click “Save configuration” button to save the parameter.

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2.8.1.4 Probe Wash Well

Step 1
Select “Rotate to Reaction Disk Adding R1 Position”, then “Execute Command”.

Step 2
Select “Rotate to Wash Well”, then “Execute Command”.

Step 3
Select “Lower specified steps”, input value “10”, then “Execute Command”. Repeat
sending this command until you can observe easier.

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Left Right

1) If the probe is on the left of wash well, plus 1 or 2 in “Configuration Parameters for
Rotating Counterclockwise to Wash Well”
2) If the probe is on the Right side of wash well, minus 1 or 2 in “Configuration Parameters
for Rotating Counterclockwise to Wash Well”
Then Click “Effectuate configuration” buttons.

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Step 4
Select “Vertical Reset”, then “Execute Command”.

Step 5
Select “Rotary Reset”, then “Execute Command”.

Repeat Step 2- 5 until the probe position is in the center of the wash well
(Attention: it will be ok if the probe doesn’t collide, no need to make it 100% center)

Step 6
Click “Save Configuration” button to save the parameter.

2.8.1.5 Sample Tube Position

Step 1
Put a tube in No.1 position. Select “Sample Disk Rotate to Specified Sample Position Via
Initial Position”, input position “1”, then “Execute Command”.

Step2
Select “Rotate to Sample Position”, then “Execute Command”.

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Step 3
Select “Lower specified steps”, input value “10”, then “Execute Command”. Repeat
sending this command until you can observe easier.

Left Right

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Rotating Counterclockwise to Sample Position”

2) If the probe is on the Right of wash well, minus 1 or 2 in “Configuration Parameters for
Rotating Counterclockwise to Sample Position”
Then Click “Effectuate configuration” buttons.

Step4
Select “Vertical Reset”, then “Execute Command”.

Step5
Select “Rotary Reset”, then “Execute Command”.

Repeat Step 2- 5 until the probe is in the center of the reagent bottle
(Attention: it will be ok if the probe doesn’t collide, no need to make it 100% center)

Step 6
Click “Save Configuration” button to save the parameter.

2.8.1.6 R2 Reagent Position (Outer ring of reagent disk)

Step 1
Put a bottle in No.2 Reagent disk position. Select “Reagent Disk Rotate to Specified
Reagent Position Via Initial Position”, Input “2”, then “Execute Command”, send.

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Step 2
Select “Rotate to Reagent Position”, input “2”, then “Execute Command”, send.

Step 3
Select “Lower specified steps”, input value “10”, then “Execute Command”. Repeat
sending this command until you can observe easier.

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Left Right
1) If the probe is on the left of wash well, plus 1 or 2 in “Configuration Parameters for
Rotating Counterclockwise to Outer Ring Reagent Position”
2) If the probe is on the Right of wash well, minus 1 or 2 in “Configuration Parameters for
Rotating Counterclockwise to Outer Ring Reagent Position”

Then Click “Effectuate configuration” buttons.

Step 4

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Select “Vertical Reset”, then “Execute Command”.

Step 5
Select “Rotary Reset”, then “Execute Command”.

Repeat Step 2- 5 until the probe is in the center of the reagent bottle
(Attention: it will be ok if the probe doesn’t collide, no need to make it 100% center)

Step 6
Click “Save Configuration” button to save the parameter.

2.8.1.7 R1 Reagent Position (Inner ring of reagent disk)

Step 1
Put a bottle in No.1 Reagent disk position. Select “Reagent Disk Rotate to Specified
Reagent Position Via Initial Position”, input position “1”, then “Execute Command”.

Step 2
Select “Rotate to Reagent Position”, input “1”, then “Execute Command”.

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Step 3
Select “Lower specified steps”, input value “10”, then “Execute Command”. Repeat
sending this command until you can observe easier.

Left Right
1) If the probe is on the left of wash well, plus 1 or 2 in “Configuration Parameters for
Rotating Counterclockwise to Inner Ring Reagent Position”

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2) If the probe is on the Right of wash well, minus 1 or 2 in “Configuration Parameters for
Rotating Counterclockwise to Inner Ring Reagent Position”
Then Click “Effectuate configuration” buttons.

Step 4
Select “Vertical Reset”, then “Execute Command”.

Step 5
Select “Rotary Reset”, then “Execute Command”.

Repeat Step 2- 5 until the probe is in the center of the reagent bottle
(Attention: it will be ok if the probe doesn’t collide, no need to make it 100% center)

Step 6 Click “Save Configuration” button to save the parameter.

2.8.2 Mixer Position

For mixer, clockwise rotation parameters including:
1. Reaction Disk Mixing Position
2. Mixer Wash Well

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If the mixer in any of these positions are not in center, please adjust its parameters, the
detail procedure is listed below.

2.8.2.1 Reaction Disk Mixing Position

Step 1
In tab “Sample probe parameters”, select “Reaction Disk Rotary Reset”, then choose
“Execute Command” button, click it to send command.

Step 2
In tab “Mixing bar parameters”, select “Rotate to Reaction Disk” command, then “Execute
Command”.

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Step 3
Select “Lower specified steps”, input value “10”, then “Execute Command”.
Normally mixer will be above No. 42 cuvette position, repeat sending this command until
the mixer reach the surface of the cuvette so that you can observe easier.

Left Right
Step 4
1) If the mixer is on the left of No. 1 cuvette center, minus 1 or 2 in “Configuration
Parameters for Mixing bar rotating Clockwise to Reaction Disk Position”
2) If the mixer is on the Right of No. 1 cuvette center, plus 1 or 2 in “Configuration
Parameters for Mixing bar rotating Clockwise to Reaction Disk Position”
Then “Save configuration”, “Effectuate configuration”

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Step 5
Select “Vertical Reset”, then “Execute Command”.

Step 6
Select “Rotary Reset”, then “Execute Command”.

Repeat Step 2- 6 until the mixer is in the center of the cuvette

2.8.2.2 Mixer Wash Well

Step 1
Select mixer “Rotary Reset”, then “Execute Command”.

Step 2
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Select “Lower specified step”, input value “10”, then “Execute Command”. Repeat sending
this command until the mixer reach the surface of the cuvette so that you can observe
easier.

Left Right
Step 3
1) If the mixer is on the left of wash well, minus 1 or 2 in “Configuration Parameters for
Mixing Bar Rotating Clockwise to wash well position”
2) If the mixer is on the Right of wash well, plus 1 or 2 in “Configuration Parameters for
Mixing Bar Rotating Clockwise to wash well position”
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Step 4
Select “Vertical Reset”, then “Execute Command”.

Step 5
Select “Rotary Reset”, then “Execute Command”.

Repeat Step 1- 5 until the mixer is in the center of the cuvette

2.8.3 Liquid Path Adjustment

2.8.3.1 Coolant Pump

Check if coolant circulation pump does work and make sure the peltier of reagent disk is
working properly:
2.1.1.1 Turn on the main switch of the analyzer, wait for 5 minutes.
2.1.1.2 Take out the reagent disk, touch the peltier area to check whether it is cool. The coolant
pump is working normally if it is cool.

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2.8.3.2 Liquid perfusion

1. Log in the software with startup.
2. After all units reset, open “Routine Maintenance” menu.

3. Select command “Liquid perfusion” from the list on the left side and click “Send” button.

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4. Wait for a while until water from probe wash well, probe interior and mixer wash well can
be seen. For analyzer with auto wash unit, the auto wash unit will wash cuvettes several
times, make sure water can be seen inside the cuvettes during washing.

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5. Fill the degasser unit with water.

5.1 Open the left side door of the analyzer.
5.2 For analyzer without auto wash unit, please cut the tie and pull out the tube No.12 from the
left tube connector of the degassing unit. Wait for a few seconds, once you see water coming out
from the tube, insert it back immediately. Put a new tie, wipe and dry the overflow water around
the degassing unit.

5.3 For analyzer with auto wash unit, please find tube No.12, cut the tie and use a small cup to
save the water that coming out from the tube. Once you see water coming out from the tube, in
software send command “Close the pump/valve”, water will stop. Tie this tube and make sure no
more water coming out from it. In software send command “Liquid perfusion”, check and confirm
no liquid leakage from this tube.

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5.4 Remove air bubble by knocking the side wall of the syringe module with a rubber hammer.

Confirm no bubble left inside the syringe.

5.5 Select command “Close the pump/valve” from the list on the left side and click “Send”
button.

5.6 Exit the software.

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Liquid perfusion is complete.

Restart the analyzer, log on software then it is ready to test.

2.8.4 Check lamp voltage

NOTE
The measured voltage is the lamp terminal voltage instead of power supply
module terminal voltage.

Power on the main power supply and the keep the power supply of analyzing unit is off.
Measure the no-loads output voltage (not connect to the lamp) of lamp power supply
module with multimeter and adjust the photentiometer to make the voltage of lamp
terminal in the range of 11.93V-12.03V.

2.9 Test
Restart the analyzer, log on software then it is ready to test.

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Chapter 3 Electric Principles

3.1 Hardware Overview

The analyzer consists of main board, driver board, sensor board, liquid level detection
board, serial port board, photoelectric board, temperature control board of reagent
refrigeration, etc.
Main board controls the modules to run properly. Driver board receives the control
signals of main board to drive the stepper motor and sensor signals of integrated position to
locate the subassemblies precisely, also receives the control signals of main board to turn
on/off the pump/valve for the liquid system. Photoelectric board converts the light signal into
digital signal that can be processed by computer. Temperature control board of reagent
refrigeration controls the reagent refrigeration temperature to refrigerate the reagent.

NOTE
1. Turn off the main power before replacing any circuit board.

2. Take anti-static measures before touching any circuit board.

3. Wire symbol must be corresponding to circuit board symbol to prevent

from being misconnected. Socket direction cannot be incorrect. Do not bend
the pin when using multi-pin socket.

3.1.1Hardware System Structure

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3.2 Circuit Board Function

3.2.1 Photoelectric Board

Photoelectric board converts the light signal passing the reaction cuvette into voltage
signal that can be detected. It also converts the analog voltage signal into digit signal for PC
analysis.

3.2.2 Main Board

The main board is the center circuit module of the whole system. It communicates with PC
analyzer program, analyzes the command from PC program, and drives the execution part;
monitors the status of master machine, sends the status information to PC program; sends
the original absorbance parameters that converted by photoelectric module to PC program.
The analyzer system consists of the master program in PC and slave control programs in
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The main board slave control program includes

1.main unit,
2.reaction disk unit,
3.sample probe unit,
4.mixing unit,
5.sample reagent disk unit
6.temperature unit.

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3.2.3 Driver Board

Driver board is used to drive the motors, pumps and valves.

Function:

Connect to main board : signal control interface

Provide power supply and drive all stepping motors

Provide power supply to pumps and valves

Provide power supply to reaction disk heater

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3.2.4 Sensor Board

Sensor board collects sensor signals, such as motor initial position signal, coder signal
of motors, and then converts the signals to main board by a signal cable. This prevents the
connection between the sensor cable and main board being in a mess and also prevents the
signal cables from interfering each other. Senor board cooperates with motor driving circuit
to control the driving units of analyzer precisely.

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U2
J1
5V
Inverter

Signal
...
Main
board

Inverter
GND

U1

Judge whether corresponding moving parts move to specified mechanism position or

not by entering corresponding high/low electric level and checking whether the
photosensitive part of optical coupler is blocked or not.

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 Power supply of sensor board

Sensor board is provided with 5V power supply from main board. Power the sensor
board after turning on the power of analyzing unit, main power, and main board
simultaneously.

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VCC-5V: powering IC of boards and optical coupler sensor.

 Power supply indicator light of boards

D13: 5V power supply indicator light, if the light is on—normal.

 Indicator light of sensor

If the sensor is blocked, the indicator light of position sensor will be off. And if the sensor
is not blocked, the indicator light of position sensor will be on. Measure the sensor output
voltage when there is brightness difference between the indicator light of sensor and other
indicator lights. The proper voltage is less than 0.8V (typical value is 0.2V) when the indicator
light is on. The proper voltage is more than 2.4V (typical value is 4.8V) when the indicator
light is off.

3.2.5 Liquid Level Detection Board

Liquid level detection board has the functions of liquid level detection and anti-collision
signal detection. The single chip microcomputer and digitally controlled potentiometers (DCP)
on the board can adjust the DCP resistance automatically when powering on to make the
liquid level detection board work at proper position.

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NOTE
Power off the liquid level detection board after programming and you can work
properly only after powering on again. Press the reset button if you want to
replace the probe when still powering on. And reset again after adjusting.

The following table lists the details of D4 and D5:

Phenomena Description
D5 is off. It occurs when there is no collision or liquid level detection.
D4 is off.
The board is abnormal if the light is off when there is collision or
liquid level detection. Do the troubleshooting.
D5 is on constantly. There is collision.

D5 glitter alone. It means that the probe replacing and adjusting is finished.
Power off again or press reset button S2 on the board.
It may be because the detecting probe is in the liquid or the
removing of other parts causes DCP re-adjustment. Press reset
button S2 or power on again to adjust DCP automatically and
check.
D4 glitters for one It occurs when detects the liquid level. (The on-time depends on
time and then will the liquid volume. If the liquid volume is more, the on-time will be
be off. longer.)
D4 glitters alone. Do not power off when adjusting automatically after replacing the
probe. The adjusting time is less than 20 seconds. If D5 glitters
alone for a long time, there may be other problems.
D5 and D4 glitter in It may be because the detecting probe is abnormal. Detecting
turns. probe capacitance is beyond the proper range. Replace the
detecting probe.
The working position cannot be adjusted because of DCP
problems.

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3.2.6 Temperature Control Board

Temperature control board keeps the temperature of reagent refrigeration pot in proper
range. It achieves this goal by detecting digital temperature sensor and controlling the
peltiers according to the requirements. Temperature of reagent refrigeration pot is displayed
on the display screen of temperature control board at real time.

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 Power supply of reagent temperature control board

Reagent temperature control board should be powered by 12V power supply from the
switch power supply and connected to the main switch. It should meet the requirement that
the reagent temperature control board can work properly after only turning on the main
switch.
VCC_+12V：Peltier operation power supply
VCC_+5V：IC board and the power supply of digital temperature sensor (VCC_+5V
comes from two pieces of LM317.)

 Indicator light of board power supply:

D3, D4: on—normal.

3.2.7 Serial Port Board

Functions of serial port conversion board are to install the serial port of main board to the
analyzer crust and communicate the computer with analyzing unit.
Pin 2 of serial port DB9 is receiving port (2, RXD). Pin 3 of serial port DB9 is sending port
(3, TXD).

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3.2.8 Power Supply Board

Power supply boards supply power to all the boards and parts that need power to work.
Function: AC input and DC output of 5V, 12V and 24V

Working principle: Check with figure below

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• Power supply B is 12V, when the main power switch is on, B is working, output power

to the temperature control board (cooling reagent) and the cooling pump & fan.

• After switching on analyzing unit power, A (24V) and C (5V) are working together with

B (12V). Provide power to all the boards.

• After logging in software and finishing the initialization, driver board J14 output 12V

to Relay E, so the Relay E works to enable D (12V) start to work, thus the lamp is

turned on.

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4.1 Introduction of Fluid Path

The fluid path system of this analyzer is consisting of below paths:

 Probe interior wash

It consists of one liquid pump, one solenoid valve, one sample probe and one syringe.
Working procedure: The liquid pump P1 provides water to wash sample probe interior
when flowing through it. And then the waste liquid is drained out through wash pool and
corresponding tubes to waste bucket.

 Probe exterior wash

It consists of one liquid pump and probe wash pool.
Working procedure: The liquid pump provides water to wash sample probe exterior when
flowing through water inlet of wash pool. And then the waste liquid is drained out through
water outlet of wash pool and corresponding tubes to waste bucket.

 Mixer wash
It consists of one liquid pump and wash pool.
Working procedure: The liquid pump provides water to wash mixer exterior when flowing
through water inlet of wash pool. And then the waste liquid is drained out through water
outlet of wash pool and corresponding tubes to waste bucket.

 Cuvette wash (For analyzers with auto washing unit)

It consists of water-adding system and water-draining system.
Water-adding system: One liquid pump provides water, and then divides water into four 4
tracks to fill into the corresponding reaction cuvettes evenly through No.1-4 probe of
auto-wash system. The first wash probe is also provided with concentrated wash solution by
a peristaltic pump.
Water-draining system: the waste liquid from all 6 washing probes is drained directly into
concentrated waste bucket by four liquid pump through corresponding tubes.

 Water cooling
It consists of a water coolant pump, cooling fan.
Working procedure: The water coolant pump provides antifreeze water, water flows
through the socket of water-cooling light source and the heat side of peltier under the
reagent disk pot and then go into a radiator which the fan can cool down the temperature of
the water, the cooled water return back into the coolant pump and repeat the cycle.

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4.2 Fluid Path Schematic Diagram

Liquid system diagram of analyzer without auto washing system:

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Liquid system diagram of analyzer with auto washing system:

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4.3 Fluid Path Layout

For analzers without auto washing system:

For analzers with auto washing system:

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4.4 Heating and Cooling Introduction

The heating and cooling system can be divided into reaction disk temperature control
module, reagent disk refrigeration module, analyzer heat-diffusion module, etc.

1 Reaction disk temperature control effect: The temperature of the liquid in the reaction
cuvette rises to and keeps at 37℃ in the temperature control chamber.
2 When there is sensor failure or hardware board failure, the configuration temperature
protection switch of reaction disk temperature control module prevents from the
overheating of the device.
3 The reagent disk uses the semiconductor (Peltier) refrigeration technology and
water-cooling and heat-diffusion method. The reagent disk temperature lowers down
quickly after startup, the temperature of the bottom close to peltier keeps at 4~12℃.
4 The refrigeration module diffuses heat by heat-diffusion tube, water-cooling pump and
fan.
5 Circulating water is also used for heat-diffusion of lamp to prevent the heat of light
source module from effecting other modules.

4.5 Heating and Cooling Layout

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4.6 Optical System

1. Functions

Use the monochromatic light with specified wavelength that provided by

interference filter. The photometer measures the absorbance of the reaction liquid in
the cuvette.

2. Specifications

a) Wavelength: 340nm-670nm, 8 wavelengths in total.

b) Number of wavelengths used simultaneously: 1 or 2 wavelengths.

c) Accuracy of wavelength: ±2nm.

d) Half-wave width: < 12nm.

e) Detector: Photodiode array.

f) Light source: Tungsten-halogen lamp, 12V 20W.

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3. Photometric measurement flow

4. Photoelectric AD value adjustment

You need to adjust the lamp AD value after a new lamp is installed, or if the AD value of any
wavelength is not within the correct range, “Photoelectric Adjustment Assistant” tool is
provided to adjust the AD value.

Please make sure that the lamp has been turned on for at least 30 minutes to ensure
stable light intensity before doing this adjustment procedure.

4.1 Exit the Chemistry analyzer software, keep both the main power switch and analyzing
unit power switch of the Chemistry analyzer on, and run “Photoelectric Adjustment
Assistant”. You can find in in desktop, or go to folder
“D:\AutoClient\Tools\PhotoelectricAdjustmentAssistant” and double click it to run.

In “Communication configuration”, choose the correct number of COM port.

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4.2 In “Photoelectric parameter configuration”, input below parameters.

Explanation of each parameter:

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DCP range Digital control potentiometer range. Default : 0-127

When doing the adjustment, the system will first detect an original
Valid range of AD value. Default value 61000-64000. If the original AD value is in
Start this range, it is not necessary to adjust; also the software will not
adjust it.
Every time the software adjusts the DCP, it detects an AD value, if
AD adjustment
the value is in the range, the adjustment is success. Default range
range
is 62000-63000.
Default value 112. System adjusts the DCP from 112. If the AD
DCP start value value detected after the adjustment is higher than “AD adjustment
range”, DCP value will auto +1, otherwise -1.
If the DCP is 0 but still the AD value is smaller than the set value
Min AD value
(default 60000), system fails to adjust the value, error “lamp
(DCP=0)
intensity in low” or “electric circuit fault”
If the DCP is 127 but still the AD value is larger than the set value
Max AD value
(default 30000), system fails to adjust the value, error “electric
(DCP=127)
circuit fault”

4.3 Take out the cuvette from the reaction disk, let the light from the lamp go directly to the
photoelectric board.

4.4 In “Channel list”, select the channels that have abnormal AD values. For new lamp,
please select all channels.

Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Wavelength 340nm 405nm 450nm 510nm 546nm 578nm 630nm 670nm

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Click “Startup” and the auto AD value adjustment will begin.

After that, close to exit “Photoelectric Adjustment Assistant”.

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5.1 Analyzing Unit

5.1.1 Overall Structure

5.1.2 Top View

Reagent probe: aspirating specified reagent/sample and dispensing it to reaction

cuvettes.
Mixer: mixing the reaction solution to make it more even.
Reaction cuvettes wash system: washing and wiping the reaction cuvettes to make
them be used repeatedly.
Reagent/sample disk: loading the reagent bottles to the refrigerator and refrigerating
the reagent and loading the sample cuvettes used for routine, STAT, QC, and calibration
test.
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compartment.
Wash pool: providing the reagent probe, sample probe and mixer with interior/exterior
wash site.

5.2 Removing Parts

5.2.1 Machine Shelf and Crust Unit
Installing and Removing Crust
Turn off the power supply switch on the right part of the analyzer if the maintenance for
the interior accessories is needed.
1 Top Cover
Open the cover first if you want to do the maintenance for the panel and the
accessories under the panel. The cover is connected with the analyzer by hinge and
the interior is supported by gas spring. Hold up and press the cover to open and close
the cover. Remove the gas spring, close the cover, and then unscrew the screws on
the rear firstly if you want to do the overall removal of the cover.
2 Front cover
The front cover is connected with main frame by screws. After take away the left
door and right door, loosen the screws from backside to remove the front cover. Each
side it has 3 screws.

3 Left/right side door

The left/right side door and the rear of the machine shelf are connected by hinge.
Remove the rubber plugs and unscrew the 4 lock screws to take away the left/right
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4 Back door
Unscrew screws to move away the back door.

5 Panel
The panel consists of left panel, right panel, sample disk cover, reagent disk cover,
and reaction disk cover.

6 Pull out Drawer

The drawer can be pulled out from backside of analyzer and check the boards and
power supplies inside.
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Installing and Removing Panel

Order of installing and removing panel:
1. Remove the sample /reagent disk cover and reaction disk cover first.
2. Remove the rubber plug of the screw holes and unscrew the screws.
3. Remove the left door, right door and front cover in turns.
4. The installing order is opposite to the removing order. Adjust the panel position to
prevent from the displacement of the probes and wash pools after tightening the
screws in the course of installing the panel.

Note:
Protect the sample probes and reagent probes and rotate the probe rocker to
a safe location when installing and removing the panel.

5.2.2 Reaction Disk and Temperature Control Unit

Reaction disk subassembly:
The reaction disk subassembly holds the reaction cuvettes and drives the reaction
disk to rotate. It makes every reaction cuvette locate at the specified position to help
the sample probes dispense sample, reagent probes dispense the reagent, the mixer
mix, and the optical system do the optical acquisition.
Temperature control subassembly:
The temperature control subassembly keeps the reaction substance in the reaction
cuvettes constant temperature.
Composition and structure

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Reaction disk and temperature control subassembly position figure:

 Composition
Reaction disk and temperature control unit consists of reaction disk subassembly,
reaction disk driving subassembly, coder sensor subassembly, and temperature control
subassembly.

Reaction disk subassembly:

The reaction disk subassembly is used for fixing the reaction cuvettes, providing the
reagent and sample with reaction sites, and helping the optical system for absorbance.

Reaction disk driving subassembly:

The reaction disk driving subassembly is used for driving the reaction disk subassembly
rotating in accordance with the timing. It helps the reaction cuvettes, reagent probes, eight
wash sections, mixers, and auto-wash system work properly. It consists of stepper motor,
pinion, gear, shaft, bush, shaft fixed pedestal, backplane, bracket.

Coder sensor subassembly:

The coder sensor subassembly is used for confirming the initial position and recording
the gear numbers that the reaction disk has rotated. It consists of bracket and two
photoelectric sensors.

Temperature control subassembly:

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The temperature control subassembly is used for keeping the reaction cuvette constant
temperature.
 Structure
Reaction disk temperature control subassembly structure figure:

5.2.2.1 Installing Reaction Disk Subassembly

Reaction disk subassembly figure:

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Reaction disk subassembly consists of 50 plastic reaction cuvettes, plastic disk, and
sensor baffle plate. Press the reaction cuvettes into the reaction disk.

Note:
The light-penetration surface cannot be touched by hands or other dirty
things and it is vertical to the disk radial direction when installing.

5.2.2.2 Installing Reaction Disk Driving Subassembly

 Reaction disk driving subassembly installation figure:

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The reaction driving subassembly is tightened to the backplane by six screws M3x12.
And the motor bracket is tightened to the backplane by four screws M3x8. Locate the
raised part under the pedestal to the corresponding installation hole of the large backplane,
and then tighten the screws.
 Reaction disk driving subassembly rotation structure figure:

The bearing and bushing are connected by shaft and tightened with socket head screws
M3x16. The pedestal is tightened by six socket head screws M3x12 on the backplane.

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Protect the large gear in the course of installing and removing.

 Installing Pinion
Pinion installation figure:

The distance between the bottom of the pinion and the top of the motor is 3mm.
Align the M3x4 lock screw to the rotating shaft facet and tighten the screw.

5.2.2.3 Installing Coder Sensor Subassembly

Coder sensor subassembly installation figure:

There are long slot holes on bracket 1 and 2 and located by two pins. When the
reaction disk gear and sensor baffle plate are intervened by photoelectric sensor,
or adjusting the corresponding positions of the reaction disk and wash system,
loosen the screws to move the brackets. Tighten the screws until they are not
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intervened.

5.2.3 Reagent/Sample Disk Unit

The reagent/sample disk subassembly holds the reagent/sample cuvettes and drives the
reagent/sample disk to rotate to the specified position. It helps the reagent probes aspirate
reagent/sample and dispense sample to reaction cuvettes. And the reaction disk has the
function of refrigeration to ensure the stability of the reagents and reducing volatilization, it
also can input the reagent information automatically. Three loops, 40 reagent/sample
positions. It rotates clockwise/counterclockwise.
 Composition and structure
Reagent/sample disk unit position figure:

 Composition
Reagent/sample disk subassembly:
The reagent/sample disk subassembly holds the reagent cuvettes and is driven by the
driving subassembly to rotate. It provides sample probe with reagent/sample and consists
of handle, reagent cuvette base, reagent disk bracket, center canister, and center canister
cover.

Reagent/sample disk driving subassembly:

The reagent/sample disk driving subassembly drives the reagent disk to rotate and
locate accurately. It consists of rotating shaft subassembly, motor subassembly, and sensor
subassembly.

Reagent refrigeration subassembly:

The reagent refrigeration subassembly refrigerates and keeps constant temperature for
the reagent disk. It consists of refrigeration pot, heat-preservation cotton, peltier
subassembly, tube radiator and tube bracket.
 Structure
Reagent/sample disk unit structure figure:

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5.2.3.1 Installing Reagent/Sample Disk Subassembly

The reagent/sample disk subassembly consists of handle, reagent cuvette base, reagent
cuvette, reagent disk bracket, center canister cover, center canister, and screws.
Reagent/sample disk subassembly figure:

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Steps of installing reagent disk:

1 Place the reagent cuvette base into the center canister of reagent disk. Insert the two
position columns at the top of reagent cuvette base into two position holes at the top of
center canister, and insert the position column at the bottom of reagent cuvette base
into the position hole at the bottom of center canister.
2 Place the reagent disk bracket into the slot of reagent disk bracket.
3 Place the center canister cover to the top of the reagent cuvettes to make in four
position columns below the center canister cover at the right position.
4 Tighten reagent disk-handle to the reagent bracket with two socket head screws
M4x12.

5.2.3.2 Installing Reagent Disk Driving Subassembly

The reagent disk driving subassembly consists of shaft subassembly, motor

subassembly. They use synchronous belt and two-grade deceleration.
Reagent disk driving subassembly figure:

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Install the rotating shaft subassembly to the large backplane position hole, tighten it with
six socket head screws M3x12. Install the motor subassembly to the position hole, strain
the synchronous belt, tighten it with four socket head screws M3x8.
Tighten the sensor subassembly with the socket head screws M3x6 according to the
positions of sensor baffle plate and coder adjustment sensor subassembly.
Install the connector after installing the reagent refrigeration pot with three socket head
screws M4x20. Align the connector to the position pin when installing
.

5.2.4 Sample Probe Unit

The sample probe unit consists of sample probe subassembly, sample probe driving
subassembly, sample probe rocker subassembly, mixer subassembly, mixer driving
subassembly, mixer rocker subassembly.
The sample probe unit is used for dispensing sample, dispensing reagent, and mixing
reaction liquid.
Sample probe unit figure:

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5.2.4.1 Installing Sample Probe Subassembly

Sample probe subassembly includes sample probe. Sample probe is used for
dispensing sample and reagent to reaction cuvettes. Driving subassembly drives the
circulation motion of the sample probe on the reagent/sample disk (electrolyte),
reaction disk, and wash pool.
The sample probe has the functions of detecting liquid level, preventing from being
collided in vertical motion and rotary motion.
Sample probe subassembly figure:

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5.2.4.2 Installing Sample Probe Driving Subassembly

The sample probe driving subassembly can drive the rocker subassembly to do the
speedy vertical motion and rotary motion respectively.
The sample probe driving subassembly consists of pedestal subassembly, linear motion
subassembly, and rotary motion.
The pedestal subassembly consists of chassis and bracket and is used for supporting
and fixing the motors and moving system.
The linear motion subassembly consists of stepper motor, belt pulley, belt pulley axle,
synchronous belt, guide shaft, driving block, axletree, briquetting, sensor baffle plate, and
photoelectric sensor.
The rotary motion subassembly consists of stepper motor, belt pulley, belt pulley axle,
synchronous belt, axle, axletree, rotating rocker, position coder, and photoelectric sensor.
The position coder of every driving subassembly is different because the trajectory of
every probe is different and the components are the same except the coder.
The sample probe driving subassembly figure:

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Install the driving subassembly to the large backplane with six socket head screws
M3x16 and unplug the motor connection and sensor connection before removing it.

5.2.4.3 Installing Sample Probe Rocker Subassembly

Sample probe rocker subassembly consists of upper cover, lower cover, sample probe
subassembly, sliding cover, liquid level detection board, supporting pedestal of liquid level
detection board, platen, and fixed axis.
1 The rocker subassembly is connected by fixed axis and driving subassembly and
tightened by a socket head screw M3x8. Loosen the screw to remove rocker
subassembly or adjust the rocker position. Notice that protect the connection when
removing and protect the probe when adjusting.
2 Extrude two sides of lower cover to separate from the pothook and then open the
upper cover. Fix the fixed axis and lower cover with two socket head screws M3X8 and
gasket. There is a long slot on the lower cover. Loosen the screws to move about
1.5mm to adjust the position of the lower cover.
3 Sample probe (reagent probe) is limited by the sliding cover in the copper hole. Loose
two cross head screws M2.5x4 and undraw the sliding cover to take out the sample
probe (reagent probe). Check the vertical motion of the probe and anti-collision
function when installing.
Sample probe rocker subassembly figure:

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5.2.4.4 Installing Mixer Subassembly

Mixer subassembly consists of driving subassembly and mixer rocker subassembly.

The driving subassembly is used for driving the rocker subassembly to do vertical
motion and horizontal rotary motion. The rocker subassembly is installed with two
motors and mixer to mix the sample and reagent.
Mixer subassembly figure:

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5.2.4.5 Installing Mixer Driving Subassembly

The mixer driving subassembly drives the mixer roc k, axletree, briquetting, sensor
baffle plate, photoelectric sensor, and linear motion stop block.
The rotary motion subassembly consists of stepper motor, belt pulley, belt pulley axle,
synchronous belt, axle, axletree, rotating rocker, position coder, and photoelectric
sensor.
Mixer driving subassembly figure:

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Install the driving subassembly to the large backplane with six socket head screws M3x16
and unplug the motor connection and sensor connection before removing it. Mind the
whole direction of the driving subassembly.

5.2.4.6 Installing Mixer Rocker Driving Subassembly

Mixer rocker subassembly consists of upper cover, lower cover, motor, mixer, and fixed
axis.
1 The rocker subassembly is connected by fixed axis and driving subassembly and
tightened by a socket head screw M3x8. Loosen the screw to remove rocker
subassembly or adjust the rocker position. Notice to protect the connection when
removing and protect the probe when adjusting.
2 Extrude two sides of lower cover to separate from the pothook and then open the
upper cover. Fix the fixed axis and lower cover with two socket head screws M3X8 and
gasket. There is a long slot on the lower cover. Loosen the screws to move about
1.5mm to adjust the position of the lower cover.
3 The mixer motor is tightened by three socket head screws M3x6 and gasket. There is
a long slot on the motor connection board to adjust the motor position according to the
requirements.
4 The mixer and motor axis are connected and tightened by two socket head screws
M3x4. The two sides should be symmetrical and tightened gradually. The mixer should
be clenched upwards to the panel of the motor axis in order to prevent the mixer too
long.
Mixer rocker subassembly figure:

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5.2.5 Auto Wash System

5.2.5.1 Auto-wash Subassembly

The auto-wash subassembly consists of wash probe subassembly, motor driving

subassembly, and pedestal.
To remove the cover, please loosen the 2 screws from the cover when maintaining the
wash probe subassembly.

Auto-wash subassembly figure:

Figure 5-31 auto wash subassembly

5.2.5.2 Adjust Wash Probe Subassembly

The wash probe subassembly consists of the pedestal and six auto-wash probe
subassemblies from left to right.
Loose the 4 lock screws which used to fix the motor with the bracket if there is position
excursion when washing reaction cuvettes, adjust the wash probes to a good position and
then tight these 4 screws back.

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Chapter 6 System Maintenance

6.1 Failure and Maintenance

6.1.1 Hardware Failure
 Communication Failure
The analyzing unit and operation unit cannot be communicated with each other or the
communication is not stable: check whether the signal wire of communication is hung over
AC power cord, AC power socket or not, or the distance between the power adapter and
communication link is too near (less than 1m). If this situation exists, separate the signal
wire of communication and AC power supply far away.

 Optical Coupler Position Sensor Failure

Check if there is strong light source near the optical coupler, repeal it if there is. There
are two kinds optical coupler position sensor failure:
1 Sensor power supply failure: if the voltage range is in 1~1.8V, it means that the
sensor is working properly when measuring the optical coupler between the red line
and black line in power-on situation.
2 The receiver tube works improperly. Output high electric level (The voltage is more
than 2.4V and the typical value is 4.5V.) with optical coupler blocked. Output low
electric level (The voltage is less than 0.8V and the typical value is 0.4V.) with optical
coupler not blocked. It means that there is light-leakage nearby and the receiver tube
is interfered by it if the voltage is not more than 2.4V. It means that the LED is broken
if the voltage is not less than 0.8V. Check the LED and if the LED is working properly,
it means that the sensor is out of shape. Replace the sensor and keep it for some
time and it will restore.
 Liquid Level Sensor Failure
External liquid level sensor contains concentrated/dilute waste liquid sensor and DI
water sensor. Check the sensor status if there is floater sensor failure. Check the position
of the sensor if the sensor works properly.

 Probe-collision Failure
Make sure the position of probe –collision, the probe –collision may occur in reaction
disk, wash pool, reagent disk/sample disk, and acid/alkali wash solution position.
1 If the failure occurs in wash pool or acid/alkali wash solution position and the panel is
proper, it may be the problem of vertical position parameters of sample probe itself
and solve the problem by editing the parameters.
2 If the failure occurs in reaction disk, reagent disk, or sample disk, make sure if it is pot
locating failure or probe locating failure. If the trajectory is at the cuvette port, it is the
probe problem. And if the probe-collision occurs in the trajectory of the cuvette port, it
is disk location problem, check the disk driving motor. Check the tightness degree of
strap of reagent/sample disk. Check the gear of the reaction disk (Gear failure is
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 Liquid Level Detecting Failure

Automatic adjustment is used for detecting liquid level. Pay attention to following
points:
1 Do the automatic adjustment when powering on/off the power supply of
analyzing unit. It is recommended that turn on/off the power supply of analyzing
unit at least once a day.
2 Make sure the probe is above the wash pool and the probe status is proper when
powering on analyzing unit. The probe must be clean. The acid/alkali wash
solution must be the one specified by manufacturer.

 Power Supply Failure

Unstable AC power supply may cause power supply failure. The indicator light of
back board may glitter and the initialization may fail when operating.

6.1.2 Mechanical Failure

 Mixer Excursion Relative to Wash Pool/Reaction Disk

The mixer work with the reaction disk and wash pool. Adjust the mixer position if the
reaction disk position is proper. Loosen the socket head screw M3x8 to adjust if the mixer
rotates in opposite direction, and loosen the socket head screw M3x8 of lock rocker for
fine tuning.
See the figures below:

If the position of wash pool is still improper after adjusting the position of mixer, adjust the
position of wash pool. Open the left panel, and adjust the position of wash pool bracket.
There are long holes on the bracket in two directions, and then loosen the screws to
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See the figures below:

 Sample Probe Excursion

Sample probe operation procedure:

1 2 3
Sample tube Cuvette Wash pool

1 2 3
Reagent bottle Cuvette Wash pool

Do the fine tuning for the sample probe rocker if there is sample probe excursion
relative to reaction disk, sample tube, and reagent bottle. Loosen two socket head screws
M3x8 of the fixed axis and rotate the rocker to adjust the position. Open the upper cover of
the rocker and loosen three socket head screws M3x8 to adjust the extended length of the
rocker.
See the figures below:

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 Reaction Disk Excursion Relative to Other Subassemblies

Adjust the position of reaction disk sensor subassembly if the reaction cuvette
excursion relative to sample probe, wash pool, and mixer is in the same direction. Loosen
the socket head screw M3x8 and adjust the bracket subassembly to the opposite direction
of the excursion tangent direction.
Loosen the socket head screw M3x8 to adjust sensor position if the reaction disk gear
or sensor baffle plate is interfered by the sensor.
It is not recommended generally.
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6.1.3 Fluid Path Failure

Frequent failure and maintenance：

 The Leakage
1 The leakage may occur at the left side frequently and the reason is that the water
supply system is on the left. Open the left side door to check the leakage and reasons
are as follows:
a) The joint between the exhauster connectors/pump outlets and the tubes falls off
or loosens. Resect a short tube, connect again and tighten with the belt and nip
with soft clip.
b) The sample probe interior wash pump passes by the filter (The problem may be
caused by the high pressure, pull and insert several times.) Resect a short tube,
connect again and tighten with the belt.
2 The leakage occurs in the analyzer, check the following points:
a) Check whether the reaction cuvettes overflow or not.
b) Check whether it is the reason that the waste liquid is full or other reason if the
liquid overflows from the wash pool.

 Improper Water Supply

1 The water supply of wash probe interior is improper.
Check whether the pump (sample probe interior wash pump) is working properly or
not. Touch the pump to judge it is vibrating or not. (Disconnect the connections of
other liquid pumps installed together to prevent from being interfered by other
pumps.)

2 The water supply of sample probe wash pool is improper.

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Touch the pump to judge it is vibrating or not.

3 The water supply of mixer wash pool is improper.

Check whether the pump (mixer wash pool pump) is working properly or not. Touch
the pump to judge it is vibrating or not.
Check whether the software sends the signal, the power supply is off or not, or the
problem of the pump/valve itself.

 Reaction Cuvette Overflows and Other Failures (only for analyzers with auto wash
system):
Reaction cuvette overflows:
1 Check whether the draining pump (concentrated waste pump) is working or not if only
the 1 wash probe of auto-wash system overflows. If it continue overflow, needs to
replace the tube of peristaltic pump.
2 Check whether all the draining pumps are working proper or not.
3 Check the waste tank, make sure it is not full and the waste outlet tube is above the
waste liquid level.
4 Restart the analyzer and the reaction cuvette does not overflow in several hours.
Judge whether it is caused by software control or not.

 Liquid level in reaction cuvettes exit serious inequalities (only for analyzers with auto
wash system):
It may because there is impurity in certain wash probe. Unclog the wash probe with
a soldering tin line. If the problem remains, adjust the one-way valve to check.

 Liquid Hangs over The Sample Probe

It is normal and will not affect the test if there is no liquid or little liquid hangs over the
needlepoint. Do the followings if there is a large drop hangs over the needlepoint:
1 Check the connectors of the corresponding syringe and valve pedestal.
2 Check the connector between the probe and Teflon tube. The liquid may hang over
the needlepoint if there are soldering points at the probe connector and the tubes
cannot cling with each other properly. And check whether the inserted Teflon tube is
inserted too many times, if so, resect some and connect again.
3 Check whether there is large air bubble in syringe or not.
4 Check whether there is water in the deionized water bucket.
5 Check whether there is bruise at the needlepoint.
6 Check whether the Teflon tube of sample probe is near to heating parts (e.g: probe
valve)
7 Check whether the probe valve is turned off thoroughly or not.

 Liquid Hangs over The Sample Probe

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1 Check water the probe tubing is too dirty. Wash it with cloth dipped by the enthal
2 Check for leakage on the connection.
3 If the water hangs on the first phase, check for the abrasion of the peristaltic pump
tubing.

 Air Bubble of Syringe

If the air bubbles in syringe are increasing gradually, check following points:
1 Check whether the air tightness of sample probe interior wash system is in good
condition or not.
2 Check whether water inlet collecting tube is into the water and plenty of air bubbles
come into it.
3 Check the air tightness of sample probe interior water inlet port at the exhaust.
4 Check whether there are air bubbles coming into the inlet port of sample probe
interior wash solution pump.
5 Check whether there are plenty of air bubbles in the Teflon tube between the pump
and valve and whether they flow backwards to the inlet port of solenoid valve.
6 Check whether there is a lot of air in the exhaust, checking again after exhausting the
air.

6.1.4 Heating and Cooling Failure

 Reagent Disk Not Refrigerate
Check the cooling pump and fan, power supply of peltier, and peltier installation.

 Reaction Disk Abnormally Hot

1 Touch the reaction disk to check if all the parts are normal except the light source
when there is abnormal temperature control. Check the water comes from
water-cooling light source system if the other parts are normal. Pull out the tube, open
the cover of circulating water pump to exhaust the gas, and keep the current
mellifluent.
2 Check the sensor connection if the reaction disk temperature is too high. Check the
temperature control unit in maintenance and make sure whether the actual
temperature is corresponding to the setting temperature if the hardware setting is
proper. It will heat with full speed if execute the reaction disk temperature control
instruction directly in maintenance, then power off and restart self-checking to
restore.

 High Temperature Alarm

Check the sensor connection and hardware setting if there is high temperature alarm
of the reaction disk. Check the actual temperature in maintenance, record for a time,
collect the data, and send the data to the engineer.

 Fluctuation Alarm
The fluctuation alarm of the reaction disk may occur about 15 minutes after startup.
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temperature in maintenance, record for a time, collect the data, and send the data to
the engineer.

6.1.5 Optical Module Failure

The common failures of optical module are as follows: dirty cuvette alarm, low
background of light source lamp, saturation of light output, and unstable light output. The
following section introduces the checking methods and solutions of the failures.

 Dirty Cuvette Alarm

There will be dirty cuvette alarm if the ratio of cuvette blank background and air
background is less than 0.5. Find the following file in installation path of PC
(D:\AutoClient\Data) of operating software:
BlankAdData.dat

Please send this file to manufacturer. At the same time, please check:

1. Make sure the light source lamp lights power supply is 12V.
2. Make sure the lamp has been turned on automatically after log in start up.

6.2 Updating Software

6.2.1 Upgrading Software of PC Program

Operation Methods
1 If user wants to keep the history data, please run the new program and install this
new version program into the same folder.
2 If user doesn’t want to keep the history data, please remove the old version of pc
program, and then manually delete the installation folder. And then do a new
installation of new version software.

6.2.2 Upgrading Software of Slave Control Program

1. Keep both the main power switch and analyzing unit power switch of the Chemistry
analyzer on, and run “ISPUnitProcess.exe”. You can find in the software installation folder:

D:\AutoClient\Tools\ISPUnitProcess

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2. Click the pull-down arrowhead on the upper-right corner of screen to configure the
“Communication setup”, Port: COM1, and the others are the default settings. (The
other settings cannot be changed, Baud rate:19200, Data bit:8, Parity bit: None, Stop
bit: One).

3. Click the sign behind each unit in “Unit list” to display the dialog box: select

corresponding hex file according to corresponding unit, and then click “Open”.

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3. Click “Program” to program the files.

If the programming is finished, the letters are green. If the programming is going on,

the letters are blue. If the letters are black, it means that the programming is not

started. And if the letters are red, it means that the programming fails.
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If there is failure prompt in programming results (The letters are red.), program the
corresponding unit again. Power on main board again if “Cancel programming” appears in
programming procedure, click “Program”, and programming still fails. And then repeat
above operations. If the programming is finished, the letters are green.
The SCM (single chip micyoco) programming of main board is suitable for on-line
programming mode, you can program the file with computer chassis closed.

6.3 Backup and Recovery of the database

6.3.1 Database backup

Operation method

Note：
1. The software will back up the database daily during startup.
2. The software has manual backup function, manual backup can be
done as required, but the name of the manual backup is the same with
the auto backup, if you do not change the path, the autobackup data
might be overridden.

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2. Click the the Backup/Restore to pop up the following screen.

3. Select the Backup path and use Manual Backup, click the Backup Button to start the
backup.

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4. The following screen will be displayed.

5. Click Ok, and close the window to return to the login screen, manual backup is
completed.

6.3.2 Database Restore

Operation：
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2. Select the data to be restored, if you would like to restore the autobackup data,
select the autobackup set path, if you would like to restore the manual backup data,
please select manual backup path. Then Click “Restore” button.

2. Click Ok in the screen above, the onebutton restore is completed.

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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

7.1 Overview

The analyzer provides 7 solutions to different levels of alarms. When an alarm

occurs, it identifies the alarm level and handles it with one of the 7 solutions and then

reminds you of the alarm with bright red bar displayed at the bottom of the screen. By

clicking the read bar, you can see the error message, probable causes and corrective

actions.

1. Testing forbidden

Any testing is forbidden; only diagnosis and maintenance are allowed.

2. Testing stopped

All current tests are terminated; the system enters standby mode, waiting for

operation.

3. New tests stopped

All unstarted tests are terminated, while the tests with sample and reagent

dispensed are continued.

4. Certain samples stopped

Analysis of certain samples is terminated with others continued.

5. Certain reagents stopped

Tests of certain reagents are terminated with others continued.

6. Warning

The system takes no action but displaying an alarm message.

7. Prompt

The system takes no action but displaying a prompt message.

This chapter presents all alarm messages that may occur when the system is running

and recommended corrective actions. When an alarm occurs, find it through the following

table and handle it with its corresponding corrective actions. If the alarm remains, please

contact manufacturer.
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7.2 Alarm Messages

The error message table of the analyzer please refer to the User Manual.

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