11 Probe Calibration

Support Bulletin CENCP-008B
2007-11
Probes Calibration Procedures
NOTE: This information is provided as an aid in Technical Support for trained support
personnel. Do not attempt to service the system without the appropriate technical training
and the proper tools.
Applicability All ADVIA Centaur® CP systems
Estimated Time 30 minutes
Special Notes This document provides instructions for calibrating the sample
probe and reagent probe to calibration points in the tip drawers,
the tip eject area, the sample compartment, ancillary reagent area,
primary reagent area, rinsing station, incubation ring, and system
reference point.
Action Perform these procedures before operating the system for the first
time. Repeat these procedures any time you replace or remove an
assembly for servicing.
Special Materials • Flashlight
• Metric ruler
Attachments Probes Calibration Checklist
References • Installation Guide (part number 086D0006-xx)
© 2007 Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics. All rights reserved.

Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics, Tarrytown, NY 10591-5097 USA
For internal use only by Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics and associated companies authorized to
provide service and support for Siemens products. Not for general distribution.
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Contents
Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 3
Using the Probes Calibration Software .......................................................................... 4
Accessing the Software ................................................................................................ 4
Using the Probes Calibration window........................................................................... 5
Using the Keyboard ...................................................................................................... 6
Moving the Probes with the Cursor Keys ............................................................................6
Using the Shift Key for the Z-Axis ................................................................................ 7
Using the Calibration Window ...................................................................................... 8
Increment Bar......................................................................................................................8
X-, Y-, Z- Coordinates .........................................................................................................9
Previous Z ...........................................................................................................................9
Aligning the Probes to the Calibration Points ............................................................. 10
Calibration Points ....................................................................................................... 11
Calibrating the Sample Probe........................................................................................ 12
Calibrating the Probe to the System Reference Point................................................ 12
Calibrating the Probe to the Tip Drawers Coordinates............................................... 14
Calibrating the Probe to the Tip Eject Area Coordinates ........................................... 17
Calibrating the Probe to the Sample Compartment Coordinates ............................... 20
Calibrating the Probe to the Sample Probe Incubation Ring Coordinate................... 24
Calibrating the Reagent Probe ...................................................................................... 27
Calibrating the Probe to the System Reference Point................................................ 27
Calibrating the Probe to the Ancillary Reagent Area Coordinates ............................. 29
Calibrating the Probe to the Primary Reagent Area Coordinates .............................. 32
Calibrating the Probe to the Rinsing Station Coordinates.......................................... 34
Calibrating the Probe to the Reagent Probe Incubation Ring Coordinate ................. 39
Trademark Information................................................................................................... 40
Appendix.......................................................................................................................... 41
Probes Calibration Checklist ...................................................................................... 41
For internal use only.

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Introduction
This document provides instructions for calibrating the sample probe and reagent probe
to calibration points in the following areas:
• tip drawers
• tip eject area
• sample compartment
• ancillary reagent area
• primary reagent area
• rinsing station
• incubation ring
• system reference point
Perform these procedures before operating the system for the first time, as part of the
system installation (refer to the support bulletin Installation Guide, part number
086D0006-xx). Repeat these procedures any time an assembly containing calibration
coordinates or a probe is replaced or removed for servicing.

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Using the Probes Calibration Software

Accessing the Software
1. Turn the ADVIA Centaur CP system off.
2. Turn the ADVIA Centaur CP system on.
3. To access the Probes Calibration Software, double-select the ACCPCoo shortcut icon
on the desktop.
The Sign In window displays.
4. At the Sign In window, enter your password.
5. Select OK.
6. At the Message window, select OK.
The Probes Calibration window displays.

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Using the Probes Calibration window

The Probes Calibration window is the main window from which most actions are
performed. From this window, you can access all the calibration areas. The Probes
Calibration window contains graphic depictions of the calibration areas showing the
calibration points. These points are shown on the window as red dots.
1 Tip Drawers 5 Ancillary Reagent Area

2 Tip Eject Area (3 points) 6 Primary Reagent Area
3 Sample Compartment 7 Rinsing Station (3 points)
4 System Reference Point 8 Incubation Ring
Figure 1. Probes Calibration window (calibration areas)

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The Probes Calibration window also contains six buttons:
Figure 2. Probes Calibration window (buttons)

• Pick Tip – Select this button to have the probe pick a sample tip.
• Racks – This feature is not currently used.
• Init – Select this button to home the system modules.
• Sample Probe Reference – Select this button to calibrate the sample probe to the
system reference point.
• Reagent Probe Reference – Select this button to calibrate the reagent probe to the
system reference point.
• Done – Select this button to exit the Probes Calibration Software.
Using the Keyboard
To observe the probes in relation to the calibration points in the system interior, take the
keyboard in hand and move to the system as needed.
Moving the Probes with the Cursor Keys
Use the cursor keys on the keyboard to move the probe to the correct coordinates:
Key Movement
Left arrow key moves the probe to the left (x-axis)
Right arrow key moves the probe to the right (x-axis)
Down arrow key moves the probe to the front (y-axis)
Up arrow key moves the probe to the back (y-axis)
Page Up key moves the probe up (z-axis)
Page Down key moves the probe down (z-axis)
Shift key moves the probe down the z-axis in five steps to 1/2, 3/4, 6/8, …
of the previously set z-coordinate.
Plus (+) key increases the step size
Minus (-) key decreases the step size

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Using the Shift Key for the Z-Axis
CAUTION
Ensure that you always use the smallest step increment for making a final calibration.
Using a larger step increment could result in damage to the probe.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to re-calibrate a probe if the probe crashes (goes offline) during the
calibration procedure. This could result in damage to the probe. If the probe crashes,
select Cancel to exit the window. Move the probes to a safe position. Start the program
and continue from the point at which the software crashed. If the program does not
respond, restart the computer.
When calibrating a probe to a z-axis coordinate, use the Shift key to move the probe close
to the surface in five half-increment steps (to 0.5, 0.25, 0.125, 0.0625, and 0.0312).
Probe
Starting Point
0.5
0.25
0.125
0.0625 0.0312
Calibration Pin
Then use the smallest increment step to move the probe down until it touches the surface
of the calibration pin.
This is the safest method of moving the probe.

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Using the Calibration Window

At the Probes Calibration window, select a calibration area (or one of the reference
buttons) to view or calibrate the coordinates for that calibration area. The Calibration (or
Adjust Position) window displays for that calibration area.
Figure 3. Calibration window

The probe moves to the current x- and y- coordinates. The z-coordinate is not
automatically applied, to avoid damaging the probe.
Increment Bar
CAUTION
Ensure that you use the lowest step increment for making a final calibration. Using a
larger step increment could result in damage to the probe. When making your final
adjustment to a calibration, always use the smallest step increment.
Use the increment bar to adjust the distance the probe moves per step increment. To
increase the step increment, move the increment bar up. To decrease the step increment,
move the increment bar down. In the lowest position, the step increment is minimal.
CAUTION
Ensure that you use the lowest step increment for making a final calibration. Using a
larger step increment could result in damage to the probe. When making your final
adjustment to a calibration, always use the smallest step increment.

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X-, Y-, Z- Coordinates

The probes move along three axes: x, y, and z. Each axis references the probe’s direction
of motion.
Up
z
Back
y
Left
x x
y Right
z
Front Down
Figure 4. X-, Y-, and Z-Axis Directions

The x-, y-, and z- axis coordinates reference the position of the probe tip along the three
axes. The three axis coordinates represent the actual position of the probe tip.
The number of steps translates to the distance according to the following table:
Axis Direction Number of Steps Distance
x left-right 10 1 mm
y front-back 8 1 mm
z up-down 20 1 mm
Previous Z
CAUTION
Do not select the Previous Z button unless you are familiar with the previous calibrated
position. Using the Previous Z feature without knowing its actual previous position could
result in damage to the probe.
The Previous Z button allows you to move the probe down to the last calibrated z-axis
coordinate.

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Aligning the Probes to the Calibration Points

NOTE: When aligning a probe to a coordinate pin, ensure that the probe is touching the
center of the pin.
1. Using the Shift key, move the sample probe down to a point approximately 0.5 cm
(0.2 in) above the calibration pin.
2. Using the keyboard controls, adjust the x and y coordinates until the probe is center-
aligned to the calibration pin.
3. Using the smallest increment steps, carefully lower the probe until it touches the
center of the calibration pin.
WARNING
Ensure that you are clear of subassemblies that can move before selecting OK. Remove
yourself from the machine. The probe moves rapidly and can cause injury.
4. To save the coordinates, select OK.
The probe moves to the next position.
Figure 5. Sample Probe and Reagent Probe (aligned to calibration pins)

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Calibration Points
When calibrating the probes to the calibration points, follow the numeric order indicated
below. Always calibrate the sample probe to the system reference point (calibration point
8) before calibrating points 1 – 10. Always calibrate the reagent probe to the system
reference point (calibration point 8) before calibrating points 11 – 19.
1 Tip Drawers (left-back) Sample Probe

2 Tip Drawers (left-front) Sample Probe
3 Tip Drawers (right-back) Sample Probe
4 Tip Drawers (right-front) Sample Probe
5 Tip Eject Area (three points) Sample Probe
6 Sample Compartment (left-back) Sample Probe
7 Sample Compartment (left-front) Sample Probe
8 Sample Compartment (right-front) Sample Probe
9 Sample Compartment (lane 7, position 10) Sample Probe
10 Incubation Ring (sample probe position) Sample Probe
11 Ancillary Reagent Area (left-back) Reagent Probe
12 Ancillary Reagent Area (left-front) Reagent Probe
13 Ancillary Reagent Area (right-front) Reagent Probe
14 Primary Reagent Area (left-back) Reagent Probe
15 Primary Reagent Area (left-front) Reagent Probe
16 Primary Reagent Area (right-front) Reagent Probe
17 Rinsing Station (2 points for the rinsing hole) Reagent Probe
18 Rinsing Station (drain hole) Reagent Probe
19 Incubation Ring (reagent probe position) Reagent Probe
Figure 6. Calibration Points

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Calibrating the Sample Probe

Calibrating the Probe to the System Reference Point
The coordinates for all the calibration areas are related to the system reference point
(calibration point 8). The system reference point is located on the front right edge of the
sample compartment shutter guide.
Always calibrate the probes to the system reference point before calibrating the probes to
the other coordinates. If you change the reference point calibration coordinate, all other
calibration point coordinates will change.
1. At the Probes Calibration window, select Init to home all system modules.
2. Select the Sample Probe Reference button.
The Calibration window displays. The sample probe moves to the last calibrated
system reference point x- and y-coordinates.
CAUTION
select Cancel to exit the window.
WARNING

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3. Calibrate the sample probe to the system reference point (calibration point 8):
a. Using the keyboard controls, align the probe to the calibration pin.
Figure 7. System Reference Point (calibration point 8)
CAUTION
Do not select the OK button unless the calibration is complete for that coordinate.
Selecting OK prior to completing the procedure overwrites the previously calibrated
coordinates and could damage the probe. If you need to stop the calibration before
completing the procedure, stand clear of the probes, and select Cancel.
b. Select OK.
The probe moves to the home position.

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Calibrating the Probe to the Tip Drawers Coordinates

After calibrating the sample probe to the system reference point, calibrate the probe to
calibration points 1, 2, 3, and 4 in the tip drawers. The tip drawers area is located on the
left side of system interior.
Figure 8. Tip Drawers (calibration points 1, 2, 3, and 4)
CAUTION
Ensure that the probe is calibrated to the system reference point before proceeding. If the
probe is not properly calibrated to the reference point, damage to the probe could result.

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1. At the Probes Calibration window, select the tip drawers area.

2. At the Warning window, select OK.
The Adjust Position window displays. The sample probe moves to calibration
point 1.
Figure 9. Tip Drawers (calibration point 1)

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WARNING
3. Calibrate the sample probe to calibration point 1 (left-back position):

b. Select OK.
The sample probe moves to the next position.
4. Calibrate the sample probe to calibration point 2 (left-front position):
a. Using the keyboard controls, align the probe to the calibration pin (left-front
position).
b. Select OK.
5. Calibrate the sample probe to calibration point 3 (right-back position):
b. Select OK.
6. Calibrate the sample probe to calibration point 4 (right-front position):
b. Select OK.
The sample probe moves to the home position.

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Calibrating the Probe to the Tip Eject Area Coordinates

After calibrating the sample probe to the tip drawers calibration points, calibrate the
probe to calibration point 5 (all three positions) in the tip eject area. The tip eject area is
located between the sample compartment and the metal housing of the barcode scanner.
Figure 10. Tip Eject Area (front eject position)
CAUTION

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1. At the Probes Calibration window, select the tip eject area.
point 5.
2. Calibrate the sample probe to calibration point 5 (back eject position):
a. Using the keyboard controls, move the sample probe back (y-axis) until the
center of the probe housing is aligned with the calibration point 6 on the sample
tray (figure 6).
b. Align the x-axis so that the eject sleeve is 1 mm from the left side of the tip eject
wall on the left (figure 11).
c. Using the keyboard controls, align the probe so that the lower black housing of
the probe adapter is approximately 0.2 mm above the metal surface of the
barcode scanner housing (z-axis).
Figure 11. Tip Eject Area (calibration point 5, back eject position)
d. Select OK.
WARNING
3. Calibrate the sample probe to calibration point 5 (front eject position):

a. Using the keyboard controls, move the sample probe (y-axis) until the front of
the sample probe housing is approximately 25 mm from the front of the opening
of the tip eject area.
b. Align the x-axis so that the eject sleeve is 1 mm from the left side of the tip eject
wall on the left (figure 11).

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c. Using the keyboard controls, align the probe so that the lower black housing of
the probe adapter is approximately 0.2 mm above the metal surface of the
barcode scanner housing.
d. Select OK.
The software prompts you to provide the z start height for the de-acceleration
position.
CAUTION
Ensure that the tip adapter sleeve does not touch the housing when the sample probe
ejects a tip. If it does, the tip will not drop correctly. The distance between the tip adapter
and the metal housing must be greater than 1 cm.
WARNING
4. Calibrate the sample probe to calibration point 5 (de-acceleration position):

a. Using the keyboard controls, align the probe so that the lower black housing of
the probe adapter is approximately 10 mm (0.375 in) above the metal housing.
Figure 12. Tip Eject Area (calibration point 5, de-acceleration position)

b. Select OK.

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Calibrating the Probe to the Sample Compartment Coordinates

After calibrating the sample probe to the tip eject area calibration points, calibrate the
probe to calibration points 6, 7, 8, and 9 in the sample compartment. The sample
compartment is located between the tip eject area and the reagent compartment in the
system interior.
Figure 13. Sample Compartment (calibration points 6, 7, 8, and 9)
CAUTION

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1. Ensure that a tip is present in the left-back position of the right-back tip tray (see
below).
This tip is used for determining the z-coordinate during this calibration procedure.
1 Tip in the left-back position of the right-back tip tray
Figure 14. Tip Drawers

2. At the Probes Calibration window, select the sample compartment area.
3. At the Attention window, select OK.
point 6.

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WARNING
4. Calibrate the sample probe to calibration point 6 (left-back position):

Figure 15. Sample Compartment (first calibration point)

b. Select OK.
5. Calibrate the sample probe to calibration point 7 (left-front position):
b. Select OK.
6. Calibrate the sample probe to calibration point 8 (right-front position):
b. Select OK.
The Tip Pickup window displays.

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WARNING
7. Calibrate the sample probe to calibration point 9 (lane 7, position 10):

a. Manually open the sample compartment shutters.
b. If necessary, remove the sample rack from lane 7.
c. At the Tip Pickup window, select OK.
The probe moves to lane 7, position 10 in the sample compartment.
d. Ensure that the tip ejector is centered in the lane 7, position 10 hole of the sample
compartment shutters.
e. Using the keyboard controls, move the sample tip down until it just touches the
bottom surface of the sample compartment.
Figure 16. Sample Compartment (lane 7, position 10, bottom surface)

f. Select OK.
The sample probe drops the tip in the tip eject area and moves to the home
position. This confirms that the tip eject coordinate is correct.

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Calibrating the Probe to the Sample Probe Incubation Ring

Coordinate
Calibrate the sample probe to calibration point 10 (left ring position) – one of two
calibration points on the incubation ring. The incubation ring is located behind the
reagent compartment in the system interior.
CAUTION
1. Remove the plastic incubation ring cover:
a. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw at the front of the
incubation ring cover.
b. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw at the front of the cuvette
loader assembly.
c. Remove the cuvette loader without disconnecting the ribbon cable and set it
aside.
d. Remove the plastic incubation ring cover.
e. Replace the cuvette loader.
2. At the Probes Calibration window, select Init to home the system subassemblies.

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3. At the Probes Calibration window, select the sample probe incubation ring coordinate
area.
point 10.
Figure 17. Sample Probe Incubation Ring Area (calibration point 10)

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4. Calibrate the sample probe to calibration point 10 (sample probe incubation ring
position for three calibration pins):
a. Using the keyboard controls, align the probe to the calibration pin.`
Figure 18. Sample Probe Incubation Ring Coordinate (calibration point 10)
b. Select OK.
The incubation ring moves the additional calibration pins beneath the probe.
c. Repeat this procedure for two additional pins on the incubation ring.
For these additional pins, the probe is calibrated to the same x- and y-coordinates
saved for the first point. Calibrate the probe to the z-coordinate only. After the
probe is calibrated to the third calibration pin, the probe moves to the home
position.
5. Replace the plastic incubation ring cover:
NOTE: If you will be calibrating the reagent probe to the reagent probe incubation
ring coordinate, skip these steps now, and perform them after calibrating the reagent
probe.
a. Remove the cuvette loader without disconnecting the ribbon cable and set it
aside.
b. Replace the plastic incubation ring cover.
c. Replace the cuvette loader.

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Calibrating the Reagent Probe

NOTE: The distance from the tip of the probe to the bottom of the reagent probe housing
must be 110 mm (4.33 in). This is a critical dimension. Ensure that the final dimension is
precisely 110 mm (4.33 in). Perform this check before calibrating the reagent probe.
Figure 19. Distance between reagent probe tip and bottom of probe housing
Calibrating the Probe to the System Reference Point

The coordinates for all the calibration areas are related to the system reference point.
Always calibrate the reagent probe to the system reference point before calibrating the
probe to the other coordinates. If you change the reference point calibration coordinate,
all other calibration point coordinates will change.

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The reagent probe is calibrated to the same system reference point (calibration point 8) as
the sample probe.
1. At the Probes Calibration window, select Reagent Probe Reference.
The Calibration window displays. The reagent probe moves to the system reference
point (calibration point 8).
Figure 20. System Reference Point (calibration point 8)
CAUTION
Do not select the OK button unless the calibration is complete for that coordinate. If you
need to stop the calibration before completing the procedure, select Cancel. Selecting OK
prior to completing the procedure will overwrite the previously calibrated coordinates,
and the probe could be damaged.
CAUTION
select Cancel to exit the window.
WARNING
2. Calibrate the reagent probe to the system reference point (calibration point 8):

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b. Select OK.
Calibrating the Probe to the Ancillary Reagent Area Coordinates
Calibrate the reagent probe to calibration points 11, 12, and 13 in the ancillary reagent
area. The ancillary reagent area is located on the left side of the reagent compartment.
Figure 21. Ancillary Reagent Area (calibration points 11, 12, and 13)
CAUTION
1. Remove the top shutter of the reagent compartment.
If you remove the front panel to gain a better view of the calibration points, ensure
that you reconnect the front panel connector before calibrating the reagent probe to
the incubation ring position.
2. Open the reagent compartment door.
3. Load both ancillary reagent trays into the area without reagent packs.

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4. At the Probes Calibration window, select the ancillary reagent area.
The reagent probe moves to the area. The Adjust Position window displays.
CAUTION
Do not move the probe back and forth over the pin. This could result in damage to the
Teflon probe lining.
WARNING
5. Calibrate the reagent probe to calibration point 11 (left-back position):

a. Using the keyboard controls, move the probe so that the lower part of the reagent
probe is centered in the shutter opening.
Figure 22. Ancillary Reagent Area

b. Using the keyboard controls, align the probe to the calibration pin.
c. Select OK.

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WARNING
6. Calibrate the reagent probe to calibration point 12 (left-front position):

c. Select OK.
7. Calibrate the reagent probe to calibration point 13 (right-front position):
c. Select OK.

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Calibrating the Probe to the Primary Reagent Area Coordinates

Calibrate the reagent probe to calibration points 14, 15, and 16 in the primary reagent
area. The primary reagent area is located on the right side of the reagents compartment.
Figure 23. Primary Reagent Area (calibration points 14, 15, and 16)
CAUTION

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1. At the Probes Calibration window, select the primary reagent area.
The Calibration window displays. The probe moves to calibration point 14.
2. If necessary, remove any primary reagent packs from the compartment.
WARNING
3. Calibrate the reagent probe to calibration point 14 (left-back position):

a. Using the keyboard controls, move the probe to the calibration pin.
b. Select OK.
Figure 24. Primary Reagent Area First Coordinate (left-back position)

4. Calibrate the reagent probe to calibration point 15 (left-front position):
b. Select OK.
5. Calibrate the reagent probe to calibration point 16 (right-front position):
b. Select OK.

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Calibrating the Probe to the Rinsing Station Coordinates

Calibrate the reagent probe to the rinsing station coordinates – calibration points 17
(down and up positions) and calibration point 18 (drain hole position). The rinsing station
is located between the reagent compartment and the incubation ring in the system
interior.
Figure 25. Rinsing Station (calibration points 17 and 18)
CAUTION

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1. At the Probes Calibration window, select the rinsing station area.
The Adjust Position window displays. The reagent probe moves to calibration
point 17.
WARNING
2. Calibrate the reagent probe to calibration point 17 (down position):

a. Using the keyboard controls, carefully move the probe until it is centered just
above the rinsing station rinse hole.
b. Using the keyboard controls, move the probe down into the rinse hole until the
distance between the top rim of the rinsing station and the bottom edge of the
reagent probe housing measures precisely 5 cm (1.97 in).
Figure 26. Rinsing Station (calibration point 17, down position)

c. Select OK.

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WARNING
3. Calibrate the reagent probe to calibration point 17 (up position):

a. Using the keyboard controls, carefully move the probe so that the distance
between the top rim of the rinsing station and the bottom edge of the reagent
probe housing measures 9.8 cm (3.86 in).
Figure 27. Rinsing Station (calibration point 17, up position)
WARNING
b. Select OK.

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CAUTION
Ensure that the bottom of the housing is 101 mm (3.98 in) from the top rim of the rinsing
station. Failure to calibrate this measurement exactly may cause the system to crash.
WARNING
4. Calibrate the reagent probe to calibration point 18 (center drain position):

a. Using the keyboard controls, move the probe to the center of the rinsing station
opening.
b. Using the keyboard controls, move the probe so that the bottom of the housing is
101 mm (3.98 in) from the top rim of the rinsing station.
Figure 28. Rinsing Station (center drain position)

c. Select OK.

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Calibrating the Probe to the Reagent Probe Incubation Ring

Coordinate
CAUTION
1. If necessary, remove the plastic incubation ring cover:
a. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw at the front of the
incubation ring cover.
b. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw at the front of the cuvette
loader assembly.
c. Remove the cuvette loader without disconnecting the ribbon cable and set it
aside.
d. Remove the plastic incubation ring cover.
e. Replace the cuvette loader.
2. If necessary, select Init to home the system subassemblies.
3. At the Probes Calibration window, select the reagent probe incubation ring
coordinate area.
The reagent probe moves to the reagent probe incubation ring area.
Figure 29. Reagent Probe Incubation Ring (calibration point 19)

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4. Calibrate the reagent probe to calibration point 19 (reagent probe incubation ring
position):
Figure 30. Reagent Probe Aligned to the Reagent Probe Incubation Ring
Calibration Point
b. Select OK.
The incubation ring moves the additional calibration points beneath the probe.
c. Repeat this procedure for three additional points on the incubation ring.
For these additional points, the probe is calibrated to the same x and y
coordinates saved for the first point. The probe only needs to be calibrated to the
z coordinate. After the probe is calibrated to the fourth calibration point, the
probe moves to the home position.
5. Replace the plastic incubation ring cover:
a. Remove the cuvette loader without disconnecting the ribbon cable and set it
aside.
b. Replace the plastic incubation ring cover.
c. Replace the cuvette loader.
Trademark Information
ADVIA Centaur is a trademark of Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics.

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Appendix
Probes Calibration Checklist
Use this checklist when calibrating the probes to the calibration points.
No. Probe Area Calibration Point Done
8 Sample probe System reference point System reference point
1 Tip drawers Left-back
2 Left-front
3 Right-back
4 Right-front
5 Tip eject area Back eject position
5 Front eject position
5 De-acceleration position
6 Sample compartment Left-back
7 Left-front
8 Right-front
9 Lane 7, position 10
10 Incubation ring Sample probe position
8 Reagent probe System reference point System reference point
11 Ancillary reagent area Left-back
12 Left-front
13 Right-front
14 Primary reagent area Left-back
15 Left-front
16 Right-front
17 Rinsing station Rinsing hole down
17 Rinsing hole up
18 Drain hole
19 Incubation ring Reagent probe position

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Support Bulletin CENCP-008B

Probes Calibration Procedures

© 2007 Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics. All rights reserved.

For internal use only.

For internal use only.

Using the Probes Calibration Software

For internal use only.

Using the Probes Calibration window

1 Tip Drawers 5 Ancillary Reagent Area

Figure 1. Probes Calibration window (calibration areas)

For internal use only.

Figure 2. Probes Calibration window (buttons)

For internal use only.

Using the Shift Key for the Z-Axis

For internal use only.

Using the Calibration Window

Figure 3. Calibration window

For internal use only.

X-, Y-, Z- Coordinates

Figure 4. X-, Y-, and Z-Axis Directions

For internal use only.

Aligning the Probes to the Calibration Points

Figure 5. Sample Probe and Reagent Probe (aligned to calibration pins)

For internal use only.

1 Tip Drawers (left-back) Sample Probe

Figure 6. Calibration Points

For internal use only.

Calibrating the Sample Probe

For internal use only.

Figure 7. System Reference Point (calibration point 8)

For internal use only.

Calibrating the Probe to the Tip Drawers Coordinates

Figure 8. Tip Drawers (calibration points 1, 2, 3, and 4)

For internal use only.

1. At the Probes Calibration window, select the tip drawers area.

Figure 9. Tip Drawers (calibration point 1)

For internal use only.

3. Calibrate the sample probe to calibration point 1 (left-back position):

For internal use only.

Calibrating the Probe to the Tip Eject Area Coordinates

Figure 10. Tip Eject Area (front eject position)

For internal use only.

3. Calibrate the sample probe to calibration point 5 (front eject position):

For internal use only.

4. Calibrate the sample probe to calibration point 5 (de-acceleration position):

Figure 12. Tip Eject Area (calibration point 5, de-acceleration position)

For internal use only.

Calibrating the Probe to the Sample Compartment Coordinates

Figure 13. Sample Compartment (calibration points 6, 7, 8, and 9)

For internal use only.

1 Tip in the left-back position of the right-back tip tray

Figure 14. Tip Drawers

For internal use only.

4. Calibrate the sample probe to calibration point 6 (left-back position):

Figure 15. Sample Compartment (first calibration point)

For internal use only.

7. Calibrate the sample probe to calibration point 9 (lane 7, position 10):

Figure 16. Sample Compartment (lane 7, position 10, bottom surface)

For internal use only.

Calibrating the Probe to the Sample Probe Incubation Ring

For internal use only.

For internal use only.

For internal use only.

Calibrating the Reagent Probe