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Preface
Thank you for purchasing the Auto Hematology Analyzer manufactured by Dymind Biotech.
Before performing maintenance on the device, please read this service manual carefully to gain an
understanding of how to properly maintain it.
After reading, keep the manual in a convenient location for future reference and easy access.
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Declaration
Dymind Biotech reserves the right of final interpretation of this service manual.
Dymind Biotech shall be responsible for the safety, security, and performance of the product only
when all of the following conditions are met:
The assembly, re-commissioning, extension, modification, and repair of the product are
performed by authorized personnel of Dymind Biotech.
The installation of the relevant electrical devices complies with applicable national standards.
The product is operated in accordance with this service manual.
Maintenance Services
Scope of free services:
All products complying with Dymind Biotech’s Product Warranty specifications may qualify for free
services.
Any failure by hospitals or organizations responsible for using this instrument to implement a
competent repair/maintenance plan is likely to result in abnormal instrument failure or even a
health hazard.
Make sure the analyzer is only operated under the conditions of use as specified in the
operator's manual. If operated outside of the specified conditions of use, the analyzer may not
work properly, which could lead to unreliable measurement results and damaged instrument
components or even bodily injury.
This analyzer must be operated by trained medical testing professionals, doctors, nurses, or
laboratory technicians.
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1 Manual Overview
1 Manual Overview
This chapter explains the procedures for maintaining Auto Hematology Analyzer. Please read this
manual carefully to guarantee proper device maintenance and operator safety.
This manual is complemented by the operator's manual; there is no overlap between the two.
Be sure to operate the device in strict accordance with the instructions in the maintenance and
operator's manuals.
Symbol Meaning
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Symbol Meaning
The operator should follow the instructions below each symbol and
pay special attention to any pertinent information when following the
procedures.
Laser Warning:
This sign serves as a reminder of laser radiation.
The following symbols can be found on the analyzer, reagents, QC materials, or calibrator:
If the labels are damaged or missing, please contact Dymind or Dymind’s agents for
replacement.
All illustrations in this manual are provided as references only. They may not necessarily reflect
actual analyzer configuration or display.
Caution
Biohazard
Network interface
Protective grounding
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Lot No.
Exp. date
Serial No.
Date of manufacture
Manufacturer
Storage temperature
Avoid sunlight
Keep dry
No rolling
No Stacking.
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Recyclable materials
Note: Any failure by hospitals or organizations responsible for using this instrument to implement
a competent repair/maintenance plan is likely to result in abnormal instrument failure or even a
health hazard.
To prevent risk of explosion, do not use combustible gases (e.g. anesthetics) or liquids (e.g.
ethanol) near this product.
The machine should be powered off while troubleshooting. Any maintenance operation while the
power is on can lead to electric shock or damage to its electrical components.
Please connect the device to the socket using a separate fuse and surge protection switch. If the
device shares a fuse and surge protection switch with other equipment, e.g. life support
equipment, any malfunction may cause an electric surge to occur when the instrument is
powered on, which can trip the circuit breaker.
Maintenance personnel must keep their clothes, hair, and hands away from moving parts such
as the sample probe, jaws, and puncture needle to avoid being stabbed or pinched during
maintenance.
Parts with special warnings may be subject to mechanical movements and thus lead to injuries
from pinching or stabbing during normal operation or disassembly and repair.
Operators are obligated to comply with local and national regulations with regard to the disposal
and emission of expired reagents, waste, waste samples, consumables, and so on.
Reagents can be irritating to the eyes, skin, and mucosa. When handling reagents and their
related items in the laboratory, the operator should comply with laboratory safety regulations and
wear personal protective equipment (such as a protective lab suit, gloves, etc.).
If the reagent accidentally comes in contact with your skin, wash it off immediately with plenty of
water and see a doctor if necessary. Do the same if you accidentally get any of the reagent in
your eyes.
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Improper maintenance may damage the analyzer. Maintenance personnel should maintain the
device in accordance with the instructions contained in the service manual, and inspect the
device properly after each maintenance.
If you encounter a problem not specified in the service manual, please contact Dymind’s
aftersales service department. A professional will be assigned to offer you maintenance advice.
When repairing the electronic components of the device, please take off any metal accessories
you might be wearing to prevent personal injury or damage to the device.
Electrostatic discharge may cause damage to the device’s electronic components. If the repair
process can result in any electrostatic damage, please wear an antistatic wrist strap or maintain
the device on an antistatic workstation.
This analyzer must be operated by trained medical testing professionals, doctors, nurses, or
laboratory technicians.
Samples, controls, calibrators, and waste may pose a potential risk of bio-contamination. When
handling reagents and related items in the laboratory, the operator should comply with laboratory
safety regulations and wear personal protective equipment (such as a protective lab suit, gloves,
etc.).
Both the parts and surface of the analyzer are potentially infectious, so please take safety
precautions during operation and maintenance.
The pointed sample probe, any blood stains left on it, QC materials, and calibrators may be
potentially bio-infectious, so please avoid contact with the sample probe.
This sign warns of laser radiation.Do not look directly at the laser beams or see through the optical
system.
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2 Instrument Configuration
2 Instrument Configuration
1 - Aspirate key for open-vial sampling 2 - [RUN] key for autoloader sampling
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3 - Status indicator light
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2 Instrument Configuration
2 4
2 4
Figure 2-4 Right-side view of the analyzer (right-side door removed)
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2 Instrument Configuration
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2 Instrument Configuration
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3 Hydraulics System
3.1 Introduction
The hydraulics system consists of the DIFF measurement module, the WBC/HGB measurement
module, the RBC/PLT measurement module, the sampling and blood dispensing module, the power
supply and waste discharge module, and the status monitoring module. Detailed description:
DIFF measurement module:
Consists of the sheath flow syringe, sample syringe, flow chamber, DIFF reaction bath, tubing,
and valve.
WBC/HGB measurement module:
Consists of the diluent syringe, WBC/HGB counting bath module, tubing, valve, HGB emission
light, and HGB receiving tube.
RBC/PLT measurement module:
Consists of the diluent syringe, RBC/PLT counting bath assembly, tubing, and valve.
Sampling and blood dispensing module:
Consists of the sample probe, sample syringe, swabs, and sampling assembly.
Power supply and waste discharge module:
Consists of the vacuum chamber, liquid pump, valve, and tubing.
Status monitoring module:
Consists of the optocoupler and sensor.
Flow chamber
Dispensing Dispensing
Diluent
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J2 T29 T42-2
T70 T43
T1 T25-1 J3 T3 J3 J34 J35 J36
sheath flow T44-1 J33
pressure J12 T2 T80 T2 T2 T72 T72 T72
Flow
sensor T45 T45 T21-3
T2 LV5 LV6 T15
chamber
T33 T80 T80 T80
T23-1
T40 T70 LV7 LV3 T12 T13 T13
T70 T70 T70 T70
T70 J1 LV2 LV1
T41 T29 T30 T80
T21-1 LV8 Diluent
LV11 T70 J3 T26 LV4 J12 T75 T75
LYA-3 LYA-2 LYA-1
T80 T4
T25 T2
LV12 T23 J1 T74
LV10 J1 J1 J1
T22-3 LV9 J12
T24 T29
T22-1 T47 T44 Air pump Air Filter
T22-2 J3 Diluent
J3 T31-1 T80 Lyse T67
T32 syringe T88 J5 T80 J13 T57 T70 T70
T21-2 LV13 syringe
T29
J1 J1 J1 (10ml) (2.5ml) One-way J5
T67
valve
Sheath
T73 PP03
T29 positive-pressure T39
Flow Syringe
Sampling J1 J1 sensor casing pipe
(10ml) Sample flow T8 T82
syringe T52
(250ul) syringe Air Filter
T52 T22
(100ul)
casing pipe strapping T80 T80
T9 T67 T67
T70 T42-1
T20 LV27 T80 T80 J5 T19 J78
J48
T73 LV28 J12
T81 T73 T73 T49 T67 LV17 T29
casing J46 J47 T50
pipe T29 T49 T82 T35 positive-pressure
T9 T35 T35 T85 T70 chamber
LV18 RBC T80 LV20 T62 T66 T29
T29 T70 T29 T82 T80 T80 T80
T29
WBC
T80 T80
J5 LV24 J12 PP01 liquid pump
T51 waste
DIFF T29 T29 J5 T80 J5 J13 T16 T14
T47 T80 T82 T83 T67 T18
T54 T29 T29 T38 T57 T63
swab J3 J3 T83 J51 T70 T66
T70 T82 T10 T48 J3 J60
T29 J5 T70 J10
T69 T10 T48 T80 liquid pump
J13 J1 T29 T70 PP02
T70 T29 T80
T84 T50 T70 T90 J14
T29 T70 T29 T29 Isolation T84 T50 T70 J13 T18 J4
T9 In-line T59 T11 LV16 T87 T17
sample T35 T48 T37 J3 chamber T59 negative-
T35 J12 J61
probe T9 filter T80 T29
T28 In-line J52 T11 In-line LV23 pressure T62
Isolation
T27 T11 LV15 filter T9 T11
chamber
J13 chamber T57 LV22 filter T9 J13 T57 T57 J5 Note:
J12 J13 T70
T55 T9 J13 T65 T2 T9 T2 T50 LV-Liquid valve; PP-pump;
In-line filter T9 J13 T29
J5 J13 T65
T31-2 LV21 T66 negative-pressure
T57
T-pipe; J-connector
T66 LV26 sensor
LV19 T9 J13 T29 T62
T58
LV14 LV25 T62 T86 T63 LV29 ECN No. Rev Design Check Approval Date
T56 T66
T7 J5 J3
LV30 T3 J3 T22
T63 J5 T62 J5
T67
T64
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meanwhile, the sheath flow is activated and kept steady so that it can hold the sample in motion
until it reaches the measurement section of the flow chamber. The sample injection tube, at a
constant speed and within a certain period of time, pushes the sample fluid wrapped in the
sheath flow so that it travels steadily through the flow chamber for optical measurement. The
measurement channels are cleaned after measurement to restore them to their
pre-measurement status.
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then be calculated based on the local voltage and parameter voltage according to
Lambert-Beer's Law.
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3. Measurement: Open Valve LV28 to aspirate the sample out of the WBC bath through the
aperture by means of the negative-pressure chamber (with a negative pressure of -30Kpa). The
RBC and PLT particles generate electric pulses of various amplitudes when traveling through the
aperture, allowing the RBC and PLT cells to be counted according to the number of pulses
emitted.
4. Cleaning: To clean, open Valve LV4 and add the diluent into the RBC/PLT bath using the diluent
syringe.
5. Waste discharge: Waste is discharged by opening Valve LV26 and Pump P2.
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After any waste from impedance counting (WBC counting and RBC/PLT counting) flows
through the aperture, and after any waste that results from cleaning the rear section of the
WBC and RBC/PLT baths flows into the negative-pressure chamber, Valve LV29 and Pump
P2 are opened for waste discharge.
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DiscardIng Discarding
blood blood
Dispensing
Dispensing Diluted sample
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DiscardIng Discarding
blood blood
Dispensing
Dispensing Diluted sample
Blood Diluent
20ul 180ul
Predilute
CBC+DIFF mode 200ul dilution
sampling (Ratio1:10)
Diluted sample
Dispensing Dispensing
Diluted sample
Dispensing
WBC/HGB RBC/PLT
measurement measurement
module module
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Diluted sample
Dispensing
WBC/HGB RBC/PLT
measurement measurement
module module
Blood Diluent
20ul 180ul
DiscardIng DiscardIng
blood blood
Diluted sample
Dispensing
WBC/HGB RBC/PLT
measurement measurement
module module
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J2 T29 T42-2
T70 T43
T1 T25-1 J3 T3 J3 J34 J35 J36
sheath flow T44-1 J33
pressure J12 T2 T80 T2 T2 T72 T72 T72
Flow
sensor T45 T45 T21-3
T2 LV5 LV6 T15
chamber
T33 T80 T80 T80
T23-1
T40 T70 LV7小阀 LV3 T12 T13 T13
T70 T70 T70 T70
T70 J1 LV2 LV1
T41 T29 T30 T80
T21-1 LV8 Diluent
LV11 T70 J3 T26 LV4 J12 T75 T75
LYA-3 LYA-2 LYA-1
T80 T4
T25 T2
LV12 T23 J1 T74
LV10 J1 J1 J1
T22-3 LV9 J12
T24 T29
T22-1 T47 T44 Air pump Air Filter
T22-2 J3 Diluent
J3 T31-1 T80 Lyse T67
T32 syringe T88 J5 T80 J13 T57 T70 T70
T21-2 LV13 syringe
T29
J1 J1 J1 (10ml) (2.5ml) One-way J5
T67
valve
Sheath
T73 PP03
T29 positive-pressure T39
Flow Syringe
Sampling J1 J1 sensor casing pipe
(10ml) Sample flow T8 T82
syringe T52
(250ul) syringe Air Filter
T52 T22
(100ul)
casing pipe strapping T80 T80
T9 T67 T67
T70 T42-1
T20 LV27 T80 T80 J5 T19 J78
J48
T73 LV28 J12
T81 T73 T73 T49 T67 LV17 T29
casing J46 J47 T50
pipe T29 T49 T82 T35 positive-pressure
T9 T35 T35 T85 T70 chamber
LV18 RBC T80 LV20 T62 T66 T29
T29 T70 T29 T82 T80 T80 T80
T29
WBC
T80 T80
J5 LV24 J12 PP01 liquid pump
T51 waste
DIFF T29 T29 J5 T80 J5 J13 T16 T14
T47 T80 T82 T83 T67 T18
T54 T29 T29 T38 T57 T63
swab J3 J3 T83 J51 T70 T66
T70 T82 T10 T48 J3 J60
T29 J5 T70 J10
T69 T10 T48 T80
J13 J1 T29 T70 T29 T80 T70 liquid pump PP02
T29 Isolation T84 T50 T70 T90 J14
T9 T70 T29 T29 T84 T50 T70 J13 T18 J4
sample In-line T35 T48 T37 J3 chamber T59 T59 T11 LV16 T87 T17
T35 J12 J61
probe T9 filter T80 T29
T28 In-line J52 T11 In-line LV23 negative-
T62
Isolation T27 T11 LV15 filter T9 T11 pressure
J13
T57 LV22 filter T9 J13 T57 T57 chamber J5 Note:
chamber J12 J13 T70
T55 T9 J13 T65 T2 T9 T2 T50 LV-Liquid valve; PP-pump;
In-line filter T9 J13 T29
J5 J13 T65
T31-2 LV21 T66 negative-pressure
T57
T-pipe; J-connector
T66 LV26 sensor
LV19 T9 J13 T29 T62
T58
LV14 LV25 T62 T86 T63 LV29 ECN No. Rev Design Check Approval Date
T56 T66
T7 J5 J3
LV30 T3 J3 T22
T63 J5 T62 J5
T67
T64
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J2 T29 T42-2
T70 T43
T1 T25-1 J3 T3 J3 J34 J35 J36
sheath flow T44-1 J33
pressure J12 T2 T80 T2 T2 T72 T72 T72
Flow
sensor T45 T45 T21-3
T2 LV5 LV6 T15
chamber
T33 T80 T80 T80
T23-1
T40 T70 LV7 LV3 T12 T13 T13
T70 T70 T70 T70
T70 J1 LV2 LV1
T41 T29 T30 T80
T21-1 LV8 Diluent
LV11 T70 J3 T26 LV4 J12 T75 T75
LYA-3 LYA-2 LYA-1
T80 T4
T25 T2
LV12 T23 J1 T74
LV10 J1 J1 J1
T22-3 LV9 J12
T24 T29
T22-1 T47 T44 Air pump Air Filter
T22-2 J3 Diluent
J3 T31-1 T80 Lyse T67
T32 syringe T88 J5 T80 J13 T57 T70 T70
T21-2 LV13 syringe
T29
J1 J1 J1 (10ml) (2.5ml) One-way J5 T67
valve
Sheath
T73 PP03
T29 positive-pressure T39
Flow Syringe
Sampling J1 J1 sensor casing pipe
(10ml) Sample flow T8 T82
syringe T52
(250ul) syringe Air Filter
T52 T22
(100ul)
casing pipe strapping T80 T80
T9 T67 T67
T70 T42-1
T20 LV27 T80 T80 J5 T19 J78
J48
T73 LV28 J12
T81 T73 T73 T49 T67 LV17 T29
casing J46 J47 T50
T82 positive-pressure
pipe T29 T49 T70 T35
T9 T35 T35 T80 T85 chamber
T29 LV18 T82
RBC
T80 T80 LV20 T62 T66 T29
T29 T70 WBC T80 J5 LV24 J12
T29 T80 T80 T51 PP01 liquid pump waste
DIFF T29 T29 J5 T80 J5 J13 T16 T14
T47 T80 T82 T83 T67 T18
T54 T29 T29 T38 T57 T63
swab J3 J3 T83 J51 T70 T66
T70 T82 T10 T48 J3 J60
T29 J5 T70 J10
T69 T10 T48 T80
J13 J1 T29 T70 liquid pump PP02
T70 T29 T80
T84 T50 T70 T90 J14
T29 T70 T29 T29 T84 T50 T70 J13 T18 J4
T9 In-line Isolation T59 T11 LV16 T87 T17
T35 T48 T37 J3 T59 negative-
sample T35 J12 chamber J61
T9
filter
T80 T29
T28 J52 T11 LV23 pressure T62
probe
T27 In-line filter T11 LV15 In-line filter
T9
T11
chamber
J13 Isolation
T57 LV22 T9 J13 T57 T57 J5 Note:
chamber J12 J13 T70
T55 T9 J13 T65 T2 T9 T2 T50 LV-Liquid valve; PP-pump;
In-line filter T9 J13 T29
J5 J13 T65
LV19 T31-2 LV21 T66 negative-pressure
T57
T-pipe; J-connector
T66 LV26 sensor
T9 J13 T29 T62
T58
LV14 LV25 T62 T86 T63 LV29 ECN No. Rev Design Check Approval Date
T56 T66
T7 J5 J3
LV30 T3 J3 T22
T63 J5 T62 J5
T67
T64
J2 T29 T42-2
T70 T43
T1 T25-1 J3 T3 J3 J34 J35 J36
sheath flow T44-1 J33
pressure J12 T2 T80 T2 T2 T72 T72 T72
Flow
sensor T45 T45 T21-3
T2 LV5 LV6 T15
chamber
T33 T80 T80 T80
T23-1
T40 T70 LV7 LV3 T12 T13 T13
T70 T70 T70 T70
T70 J1 LV2 LV1
T41 T29 T30 T80
T21-1 LV8 Diluent
LV11 T70 J3 T26 LV4 J12 T75 T75
LYA-3 LYA-2 LYA-1
T80 T4
T25 T2
LV12 T23 J1 T74
LV10 J1 J1 J1
T22-3 LV9 J12
T24 T29
T22-1 T47 T44 Air pump Air Filter
T22-2 J3 Diluent
J3 T31-1 T80 Lyse T67
T32 syringe T88 J5 T80 J13 T57 T70 T70
T21-2 LV13 syringe
T29
J1 J1 J1 (10ml) (2.5ml) J5
One-way T67
T73 PP03 valve
Sheath T29 positive-pressure T39
Flow Syringe
Sampling J1 J1 sensor casing pipe
(10ml) Sample flow T8 T82
syringe T52
(250ul) syringe Air Filter
T52 T22
(100ul)
casing pipe strapping T80 T80
T9 T67 T67
T70 T42-1
T20 LV27 T80 T80 J5 T19 J78
J48
T73 LV28 J12
T81 T73 T73 T49 T67 LV17 T29
casing J46 J47 T50
T82 positive-pressure
pipe T29 T49 T70 T35
T9 T35 T35 T80 T85 chamber
T29 LV18 T82
RBC
T80 T80 LV20 T62 T66 T29
T29 T70 T80
WBC J5 LV24 J12
T29 T80 T80 T51 PP01 liquid pump waste
DIFF T29 T29 J5 T80 J5 J13 T16 T14
T47 T80 T82 T83 T67 T18
T54 T29 T29 T38 T57 T63
swab J3 J3 T83 J51 T70 T66
T70 T82 T10 T48 J3 J60
T29 J5 T70 J10
T69 T10 T48 T80 liquid pump
J13 J1 T29 T70 T29 T80 T70 PP02 T90
T29 T70 Isolation T84 T50 T70 T84 T50 T70 J14
T9 In-line T29 T29 J13 T18 J4
sample
T35 T48 T37 J3 chamber T59 T59 T11 LV16 T87 T17
probe filter T35 J12 Negative-
T29 J52 T11 In-line J61 LV23
T9 T80 T28 In-line pressure T62
Isolation T27 T11 LV15 filter T9 T11
chamber
J13
chamber T57 LV22 filter T9 J13 T57 T57 J5 Note:
J12 J13 T70
T55 T9 J13 T65 T2 T9 T2 LV-Liquid valve; PP-pump;
In-line filter T9 J13 T29 T50
J5 J13 T65
T31-2 LV21 T66 negative-pressure
T57
T-pipe; J-connector
LV19 T9 T66 LV26 sensor
J13 T29 T62
T58
LV14 LV25 T62 T86 T63 LV29 ECN No. Rev Design Check Approval Date
T56 T66
T7 J5 J3
LV30 T3 J3 T22
T63 J5 T62 J5
T67
T64
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J2 T29 T42-2
T70 T43
T1 T25-1 J3 T3 J3 J34 J35 J36
sheath flow T44-1 J33
pressure J12 T2 T80 T2 T2 T72 T72 T72
Flow
sensor T45 T45 T21-3
T2 LV5 LV6 T15
chamber
T33 T80 T80 T80
T23-1
T40 T70 LV7 LV3 T12 T13 T13
T70 T70 T70 T70
T70 J1 LV2 LV1
T41 T29 T30 T80
T21-1 LV8 Diluent
LV11 T70 J3 T26 LV4 J12 T75 T75
LYA-3 LYA-2 LYA-1
T80 T4
T25 T2
LV12 T23 J1 T74
LV10 J1 J1 J1
T22-3 LV9 J12
T24 T29
T22-1 T47 T44 Air pump Air Filter
T22-2 J3 Diluent
J3 T31-1 T80 Lyse T67
T32 syringe T88 J5 T80 J13 T57 T70 T70
T21-2 LV13 syringe
T29
J1 J1 J1 (10ml) (2.5ml) One-way J5 T67
T73 PP03 valve
Sheath T29 positive-pressure T39
Flow Syringe
Sampling J1 J1 sensor casing pipe
(10ml) Sample flow T8 T82
syringe T52
(250ul) syringe Air Filter
T52 T22
(100ul)
casing pipe strapping T80 T80
T9 T67 T67
T70 T42-1
T20 LV27 T80 T80 J5 T19 J78
J48
T73 LV28 J12
T81 T73 T73 T49 T67 LV17 T29
casing J46 J47 T50
T82 positive-pressure
pipe T29 T49 T70 T35
T9 T35 T35 T80 T85 chamber
T29 LV18 T82
RBC
T80 T80 LV20 T62 T66 T29
T29 T70 WBCT80 J5 LV24 J12 PP01 liquid pump
T29 T80 T80 T51 waste
DIFF T29 T29 J5 T80 J5 J13 T16 T14
T47 T80 T82 T83 T67 T18
T54 T29 T29 T38 T57 T63
J3 J3 T83 J51 T70 T66
swab T70 T82 T10 T48 J3 J60
T29 J5 T70 J10
T69 T10 T48 T80 liquid pump
J13 J1 T29 T70 PP02
T70 T29 Isolation
T80
T84 T50 T70 T90 J14
T29 T70 T29 T29 T84 T50 T70 J13 T18 J4
T9 In-line chamber T59 T11 LV16 T87 T17
sample T35 T48 T37 J3 T59
T35 J12 J61
probe T9
filter
T80 T29
T28 In-line J52 T11 In-line LV23 negative-
T62
Isolation T27 T11 LV15 filter T9 T11 pressure
J13
chamber T57 LV22 filter T9 J13 T57 T57 chamber J5 Note:
J12 J13 T70
T55 T9 J13 T65 T2 T9 T2 T50 LV-Liquid valve; PP-pump;
In-line filter T9 J13 T29
J5 J13 T65
T31-2 LV21 T66 negative-pressure
T57
T-pipe; J-connector
T66 LV26 sensor
LV19 T9 J13 T29 T62
T58
LV14 LV25 T62 T86 T63 LV29 ECN No. Rev Design Check Approval Date
T56 T66
T7 J5 J3
LV30 T3 J3 T22
T63 J5 T62 J5
T67
T64
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J2 T29 T42-2
T70 T43
T1 T25-1 J3 T3 J3 J34 J35 J36
sheath flow T44-1 J33
pressure J12 T2 T80 T2 T2 T72 T72 T72
Flow
sensor T45 T45 T21-3
T2 LV5 LV6 T15
chamber
T33 T80 T80 T80
T23-1
T40 T70 LV7 LV3 T12 T13 T13
T70 T70 T70 T70
T70 J1 LV2 LV1
T41 T29 T30 T80
T21-1 LV8 Diluent
LV11 T70 J3 T26 LV4 J12 T75 T75
LYA-3 LYA-2 LYA-1
T80 T4
T25 T2
LV12 T23 J1 T74
LV10 J1 J1 J1
T22-3 LV9 J12
T24 T29
T22-1 T47 T44
T22-2 J3 Air pump Air Filter
J3 T31-1 T80 Diluent Lyse
T32 T67
syringe syringe T88 J5 T80 J13 T57 T70 T70
T21-2 LV13 T29
J1 J1 J1 (10ml) (2.5ml) One-way J5
T67
valve
Sheath
T73 PP03
T29 positive-pressure T39
Flow Syringe
Sampling J1 J1 sensor casing pipe
(10ml) Sample flow T8 T82
syringe T52
(250ul) syringe Air Filter
T52 T22
(100ul)
casing pipe strapping T80 T80
T9 T67 T67
T70 T42-1
T20 LV27 T80 T80 J5 T19 J78
J48
T73 LV28 J12
T81 T73 T73 T49 T67 LV17 T29
casing J46 J47 T50
pipe T29 T49 T82
T70 T35 positive-pressure
T9 T35 T35 T80 T85 chamber
T29 LV18 T82
RBC
T80 T80 LV20 T62 T66 T29
T29 T70 T80
WBC J5 LV24
T29 T80 T80 T51
J12 PP01 liquid pump waste
DIFF T29 T29 J5 T80 J5 J13 T16 T14
T47 T80 T82 T83 T67 T18
T54 T29 T29 T38 T57 T63
swab J3 J3 T83 J51 T70 T66
T70 T82 T10 J3 J60
T29 T48 J5 T70 J10
T69 T10 T48 T80
J13 J1 T29 T70 T29 T70 liquid pump PP02
T29 Isolation T80 T84 T50 T70 T90 J14
T9 In-line T70 T29 T29 T84 T50 T70 J13 T18 J4
T35 T48 T37 J3 chamber T59 T59 T11 LV16 T87 T17
T35 J12 J61
sample T9
filter
T80 T29
T28 In-line J52 T11 In-line LV23 negative-
T62
Isolation T27 T11 LV15 filter T9 T11 pressure
probe J13
chamber T57 LV22 filter T9 J13 T57 T57 chamber J5 Note:
J12 J13 T70
T55 T9 J13 T65 T2 T9 T2 LV-Liquid valve; PP-pump;
In-line filter T9 J13 T29 T50
J5 J13 T65
T31-2 LV21 T66 negative-pressure
T57
T-pipe; J-connector
T66 LV26 sensor
LV19 T9 J13
T58
T29 T62
LV14 LV25 T62 T86 T63 LV29 ECN No. Rev Design Check Approval Date
T56 T66
T7 J5 J3
LV30 T3 J3 T22
T63 J5 T62 J5
T67
T64
J2 T29 T42-2
T70 T43
T1 T25-1 J3 T3 J3 J34 J35 J36
sheath flow T44-1 J33
pressure J12 T2 T80 T2 T2 T72 T72 T72
Flow
sensor T45 T45 T21-3
T2 LV5 LV6 T15
chamber
T33 T80 T80 T80
T23-1
T40 T70 LV7 LV3 T12 T13 T13
T70 T70 T70 T70
T70 J1 LV2 LV1
T41 T29 T30 T80
T21-1 LV8 Diluent
LV11 T70 J3 T26 LV4 J12 T75 T75
LYA-3 LYA-2 LYA-1
T80 T4
T25 T2
LV12 T23 J1 T74
LV10 J1 J1 J1
T22-3 LV9 J12
T24 T29
T22-1 T47 T44 Air pump Air Filter
T22-2 J3 Diluent
J3 T31-1 T80 Lyse T67
T32 syringe T88 J5 T80 J13 T57 T70 T70
T21-2 LV13 syringe
T29
J1 J1 J1 (10ml) (2.5ml) One-way J5
T67
valve
Sheath
T73 PP03
T29 positive-pressure T39
Flow Syringe
Sampling J1 J1 sensor casing pipe
(10ml) Sample flow T8 T82
syringe T52
(250ul) syringe Air Filter
T52 T22
(100ul)
casing pipe strapping T80 T80
T9 T67 T67
T70 T42-1
T20 LV27 T80 T80 J5 T19 J78
J48
T73 LV28 J12
T81 T73 T73 T49 T67 LV17 T29
casing J46 J47 T50
pipe T29 T49 T82
T70 T35 positive-pressure
T9 T35 T35 T80 T85 chamber
T29 LV18 T82
RBC
T80 T80 LV20 T62 T66 T29
T29 T70 T80 J5 LV24
T29
WBC
T80 T80 T51
J12 PP01 liquid pump waste
DIFF T29 T29 J5 T80 J5 J13 T16 T14
T47 T80 T82 T83 T67 T18
T54 T29 T29 T38 T57 T63
J3 J3 T83 J51 T70 T66
swab T70 T82 T10 T48 J3 J60
T29 J5 T70 J10
T69 T10 T48 T80
J13 J1 T29 T70 T29 T80 T70 liquid pump PP02
T29 Isolation T84 T50 T70 T90 J14
T9 T70 T29 T29 T84 T50 T70 J13 T18 J4
In-line T35 T48 T37 J3 chamber T59 T59 T11 LV16 T87 T17
sample filter T35 J12 J61 negative-
probe T9 T80 T29
T28 In-line J52 T11 In-line LV23 pressure T62
Isolation T27 T11 LV15 filter T9 T11
J13 chamber T57 LV22 filter T9 J13 T57 T57 chamber
J5 Note:
J12 J13 T70
T55 T9 J13 T65 T2 T9 T2 T50 LV-Liquid valve; PP-pump;
In-line filter T9 J13 T29
J5 J13 T65
LV19 T31-2 LV21 T66 negative-pressure
T57
T-pipe; J-connector
T66 LV26 sensor
T9 J13 T29 T62
T58
LV14 LV25 T62 T86 T63 LV29 ECN No. Rev Design Check Approval Date
T56 T66
T7 J5 J3
LV30 T3 J3 T22
T63 J5 T62 J5
T67
T64
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J2 T29 T42-2
T70 T43
T1 T25-1 J3 T3 J3 J34 J35 J36
sheath flow T44-1 J33
pressure J12 T2 T80 T2 T2 T72 T72 T72
Flow
sensor T45 T45 T21-3
T2 LV5 LV6 T15
chamber
T33 T80 T80 T80
T23-1
T40 T70 LV7 LV3 T12 T13 T13
T70 T70 T70 T70
T70 J1 LV2 LV1
T41 T29 T30 T80
T21-1 LV8 Diluent
LV11 T70 J3 T26 LV4 J12 T75 T75
LYA-3 LYA-2 LYA-1
T80 T4
T25 T2
LV12 T23 J1 T74
LV10 J1 J1 J1
T22-3 LV9 J12
T24 T29
T22-1 T47 T44
T22-2 J3 Diluent
Air pump Air Filter
J3 T31-1 T80 Lyse T67
T32 syringe T88 J5 T80 J13 T57 T70 T70
T21-2 LV13 syringe
T29
J1 J1 J1 (10ml) (2.5ml) One-way J5 T67
T73 PP03 valve
Sheath T29 positive-pressure T39
Flow Syringe
Sampling J1 J1 sensor casing pipe
(10ml) Sample flow T8 T82
syringe T52
(250ul) syringe Air Filter
T52 T22
(100ul)
casing pipe strapping T80 T80
T9 T67 T67
T70 T42-1
T20 LV27 T80 T80 J5 T19 J78
J48
T73 LV28 J12
T81 T73 T73 T49 T67 LV17 T29
casing J46 J47 T50 positive-pressure
pipe T29 T49 T82 T35
T9 T35 T35 T85 T70 chamber
LV18 RBC T80 LV20 T62 T66 T29
T29 T70 T29 T82 T80 T80 T80
T29
WBC
T80 T80
J5 LV24 J12 PP01 liquid pump
T51 waste
DIFF T29 T29 J5 T80 J5 J13 T16 T14
T47 T80 T82 T83 T67 T18
T54 T29 T29 T38 T57 T63
swab J3 J3 T83 J51 T70 T66
T70 T82 T10 T48 J3 J60
T29 J5 T70 J10
T69 T10 T48 T80
J13 J1 T29 T70 liquid pump PP02
T70 T29 T80
T84 T50 T70 T90 J14
T29 T70 T29 T29 Isolation T84 T50 T70 J13 T18 J4
T9 In-line T59 T11 LV16 T87 T17
T35 T48 T37 J3 chamber T59 negative-
T35 J12 J61
sample T9 filter T80 T29
T28 In-line J52 T11 In-line LV23 pressure T62
LV15 filter T9 T11
filter T9 J13 T11
probe Isolation T27 chamber
J13
chamber T57 LV22 T57 T57 J5 Note:
J12 J13 T70
T55 T9 J13 T65 T2 T9 T2 LV-Liquid valve; PP-pump;
In-line filter T9 J13 T29 T50
J5 J13 T65
T31-2 LV21 T66 negative-pressure
T57
T-pipe; J-connector
T66 LV26 sensor
LV19 T9 J13
T58
T29 T62
LV14 LV25 T62 T86 T63 LV29 ECN No. Rev Design Check Approval Date
T56 T66
T7 J5 J3
LV30 T3 J3 T22
T63 J5 T62 J5
T67
T64
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J2 T29 T42-2
T70 T43
T1 T25-1 J3 T3 J3 J34 J35 J36
sheath flow T44-1 J33
pressure J12 T2 T80 T2 T2 T72 T72 T72
Flow
sensor T45 T45 T21-3
T2 LV5 LV6 T15
chamber
T33 T80 T80 T80
T23-1
T40 T70 LV7 LV3 T12 T13 T13
T70 T70 T70 T70
T70 J1 LV2 LV1
T41 T29 T30 T80
T21-1 LV8 Diluent
LV11 T70 J3 T26 LV4 J12 T75 T75
LYA-3 LYA-2 LYA-1
T80 T4
T25 T2
LV12 T23 J1 T74
LV10 J1 J1 J1
T22-3 LV9 J12
T24 T29
T22-1 T47 T44 Air pump Air Filter
T22-2 J3 Diluent
J3 T31-1 T80 Lyse T67
T32 syringe T88 J5 T80 J13 T57 T70 T70
T21-2 LV13 syringe
T29
J1 J1 J1 (10ml) (2.5ml) J5
One-way T67
T73 PP03 valve
Sheath T29 positive-pressure T39
Flow Syringe
Sampling J1 J1 sensor casing pipe
(10ml) Sample flow T8 T82
syringe T52
(250ul) syringe Air Filter
T52 T22
(100ul)
casing pipe strapping T80 T80
T9 T67 T67
T70 T42-1
T20 LV27 T80 T80 J5 T19 J78
J48
T73 LV28 J12
T81 T73 T73 T49 T67 LV17 T29
casing J46 J47 T50
pipe T82 T35 positive-pressure
T9 T35 T29 T49 T85 T70
T35 T80 chamber
T29 LV18 T82
RBC
T80 T80 LV20 T62 T66 T29
T29 T70 WBC T80 J5 LV24 J12
T29 T80 T80 T51 PP01 liquid pump waste
DIFF T29 T29 J5 T80 J5 J13 T16 T14
T47 T80 T82 T83 T67 T18
T54 T29 T29 T38 T57 T63
swab J3 J3 T83 J51 T70 T66
T70 T82 T10 T48 J3 J60
T29 J5 T70 J10
T69 T10 T48 T80
J13 J1 T29 T70 T29 T80 T70 liquid pump PP02
T29 Isolation T84 T50 T70 T90 J14
T9 T70 T29 T29 T84 T50 T70 J13 T18 J4
sample
In-line T35 T48 T37 J3 chamber T59 T59 T11 LV16 T87 T17
T35 J12 J61 negative-
probe T9
filter
T80 T29
T28 In-line J52 T11 In-line LV23 T62
pressure
Isolation T27 T11 LV15 filter T9 T11
J13
chamber T57 LV22 filter T9 J13 T57 T57 chamber J5 Note:
J12 J13 T70
T55 T9 J13 T65 T2 T9 T2 T50 LV-Liquid valve; PP-pump;
In-line filter T9 J13 T29
J5 J13 T65
LV19 T31-2 LV21 T66 negative-pressure
T57
T-pipe; J-connector
T66 LV26 sensor
T9 J13 T29 T62
T58
LV14 LV25 T62 T86 T63 LV29 ECN No. Rev Design Check Approval Date
T56 T66
T7 J5 J3
LV30 T3 J3 T22
T63 J5 T62 J5
T67
T64
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J2 T29 T42-2
T70 T43
T1 T25-1 J3 T3 J3 J34 J35 J36
sheath flow T44-1 J33
pressure J12 T2 T80 T2 T2 T72 T72 T72
Flow
sensor T45 T45 T21-3
T2 LV5 LV6 T15
chamber
T33 T80 T80 T80
T23-1
T40 T70 LV7 LV3 T12 T13 T13
T70 T70 T70 T70
T70 J1 LV2 LV1
T41 T29 T30 T80
T21-1 LV8 Diluent
LV11 T70 J3 T26 LV4 J12 T75 T75
LYA-3 LYA-2 LYA-1
T80 T4
T25 T2
LV12 T23 J1 T74
LV10 J1 J1 J1
T22-3 LV9 J12
T24 T29
T22-1 T47 T44 Air pump Air Filter
T22-2 J3 Diluent
J3 T31-1 T80 Lyse T67
T32 syringe T88 J5 T80 J13 T57 T70 T70
T21-2 LV13 syringe
T29
J1 J1 J1 (10ml) (2.5ml) One-way J5
T67
valve
Sheath
T73 PP03
T29 positive-pressure T39
Flow Syringe
Sampling J1 J1 sensor casing pipe
(10ml) Sample flow T8 T82
syringe T52
(250ul) syringe Air Filter
T52 T22
(100ul)
casing pipe strapping T80 T80
T9 T67 T67
T70 T42-1
T20 LV27 T80 T80 J5 T19 J78
J48
T73 LV28 J12
T81 T73 T73 T49 T67 LV17 T29
casing J46 J47 T50
pipe T29 T49 T82 T35 positive-pressure
T9 T35 T35 T85 T70
LV18 RBC T80 LV20 T62 T66 T29
chamber
T29 T70 T29 T82 T80 T80 T80
T29
WBC
T80 T80
J5 LV24 J12 PP01 liquid pump
T51 waste
DIFF T29 T29 J5 T80 J5 J13 T16 T14
T47 T80 T82 T83 T67 T18
T54 T29 T29 T38 T57 T63
swab J3 J3 T83 J51 T70 T66
T70 T82 T10 T48 J3 J60
T29 J5 T70 J10
T69 T10 T48 T80
J13 J1 T29 T70 T29 T70 liquid pump PP02
T29 T70 Isolation T80 T84 T50 T70 T90 J14
T9 In-line T29 T29 T84 T50 T70 J13 T18 J4
sample T35 T48 T37 J3 chamber T59 T59 T11 LV16 T87 T17
T35 J12 J61 negative-
probe T9
filter T80 T29
T28 In-line J52 T11 In-line LV23 T62
Isolation
T27 T11 LV15 filter T9 T11 pressure
J13 chamber T57 LV22 filter T9 J13 T57 T57 chamber J5 Note:
J12 J13 T70
T55 T9 J13 T65 T2 T9 T2 LV-Liquid valve; PP-pump;
In-line filter T9 J13 T29 T50
J5 J13 T65
T31-2 LV21 T66 negative-pressure
T57
T-pipe; J-connector
T66 LV26 sensor
LV19 T9 J13
T58
T29 T62
LV14 LV25 T62 T86 T63 LV29 ECN No. Rev Design Check Approval Date
T56 T66
T7 J5 J3
LV30 T3 J3 T22
T63 J5 T62 J5
T67
T64
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After cleaning and reassembling the swab (and ensuring that the inflow/outflow interface tubing is
connected correctly), turn on the device and go to "Service > Clean". Double-click the "Sample
Probe" icon to perform the operation before performing cleaning and maintenance on the swab. See
Figure 3-17
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After cleaning, go to "Service > Clean" and double-click the " DIFF bath" icon, to finish cleaning and
maintaining the DIFF bath.
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Figure 3-19 3-way valve (L) Figure 3-20 2-way valve (L)
2,1,3 port
Figure 3-22 Installation of the 3-way valve (L) Figure 3-23 Installation of the 2-way
valve (S)
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check
2. Remove the impurities and place the components in their original positions. Make sure to align
the two marked lines correctly while installing (as shown in Figure 3-25).
Figure 3-25 Installing the marked lines
aligned
3. When reassembling the pump, make sure the liquid inlet and outlet are connected to the correct
tubing (e.g. Figure 3-26).
Figure 3-26 Symbols for inflow and outflow direction
OUT
IN
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1. Go to the "Service > Clean" screen in the operations interface, and double-click the "WBC Bath"
icon.
2. Go to the "Service > Maintain" screen, and double-click the "Flush Aperture" and then the "Zap
Aperture" icon.
3. After you are done, click the Remove Error button to check if the aperture has been unclogged.
If clogging persists, the probe cleanser needs to be manually pushed through to clean the
WBC-channel aperture, and the following steps should be taken:
1. After obtaining permission from qualified service personnel, first drain the WBC bath (the liquid
can also be aspirated dry manually using a plastic syringe or other tools): Go to the "Service >
Maintain" screen, double-click Empty WBC Bath (note that a prompt box will pop up for
confirmation after draining; do not click the OK button, otherwise the WBC bath will be refilled
with liquid).
2. Pull out the tubing connected to the WBC outflow tube and connect the plastic syringe filled with
the diluted probe cleanser (with a ratio of probe cleanser to diluent of 1:3) to the WBC outflow
tube (as shown in Figure 3-27). Pushing the plastic syringe back and forth will facilitate the
repeated flushing of the aperture with the probe cleanser. Apply proper force while pushing to
prevent the tube from dropping and spilling (you can hold the tube with your hand to keep it in
place).
Figure 3-27 Cleaning the WBC-bath aperture
3. Flush back and forth ten times, and then let it settle for 3 minutes. Afterward, flush it three more
times with a syringe containing the pure diluent using the aforementioned method.
4. After the diluent cleaning, drain the liquid inside the WBC bath and reconnect the original tubing.
To drain the WBC bath by interface operation, click the OK button in the prompt confirmation box
after draining, and then click Remove Error to see if the clogging problem is resolved.
5. If aperture clogging persists, redo the above procedures until the problem has been resolved.
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2. Set the small sample cup under the pulled out connector. Once no more residue liquid flowage
can be detected, connect the connector to the silicone tube using the plastic syringe (as shown
in Figure 3-29).
Figure 3-29 Flow chart 2 of unclogging the flow-chamber (B)
3. Connect the tube pulled out in Step 1 to a 1.5 mm Teflon tube about 100mm long using a barrel
connector and the silicone tube. Put the 1.5mm Teflon tube into the probe cleanser with a dilution
ratio of 1:3 (probe cleanser to diluent) below the surface of the liquid (as shown in Figure 3-30).
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4. Pull the plastic syringe in Step 2 by hand and aspirate the probe cleanser into the flow chamber.
If you encounter a great deal of resistance while doing this, the plastic syringe will have to be
drawn until the probe cleanser level inside the small sample cup drops. Then you can let go and
begin to soak the probe cleanser.
5. After soaking it for five minutes or so, restore the original tubing and click the “Remove Error”
button to see if the problem has been resolved. If the problem persists, keep taking the
aforementioned steps until the problem has been resolved.
Figure 3-31 Restoration of the flow chamber after it is unclogged
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If the problem has been resolved, end the procedure; if the problem persists, continue to perform
the following steps:
4. Check whether or not the isolation chamber is airtight.
After obtaining permission from qualified service personnel, first drain the WBC bath (the liquid
can also be aspirated dry manually using a plastic syringe or other tools): Go to the "Service >
Maintain" screen, double-click the "drain the WBC bath" button (note that a prompt box will pop
up for confirmation after draining; do not press the OK key, otherwise the WBC bath will be
refilled with liquid).
Disassemble the isolation chamber below the WBC bath and pull out the corresponding tubing.
Use the thick No. 50 tube or 1.6mm (i.d.) silicone tube to attach the two connectors to the side of
the isolation chamber, plugging both apertures. Then attach the plastic syringe to the connector
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above the isolation chamber using a 1.6mm (i.d.) silicone tube. Push the plastic syringe to
pressurize the isolation chamber, and hold the syringe steady for 30 seconds to check for any
appearance of air bubbles. If any air bubbles occur, the isolation chamber needs to be replaced.
Figure 3-33 Checking whether or not the isolation chamber is airtight
5. After inspection, the components and tubing need to be restored to their original locations. Click
on the OK key in the confirmation box that pops up after the counting bath is drained by opening
the user interface.
If the liquid level in the WBC bath is found to be too high, immediately shut down the device to
prevent any further overflowing.
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If the problem has been resolved, end the procedure; if the problem persists, continue to perform
the following steps:
4. Check if there is perforation at the bottom of the sample probe.
Set the small sample cup below the probe. When pulling out the tube above the probe (push the
tube end outward to pull it out; otherwise there will be crimping in the sampling tube connected to
the end of the probe), disassemble the probe, and connect it to the plastic syringe filled with the
diluent using a 1.0mm (i.d.) silicone tube. Manually push the syringe to see if any liquid flows
from the bottom end of the probe. If such a flow is detected, this indicates that perforation exists
at the bottom of the probe (the liquid normally flows from the sides. Be sure to collect the waste
when pushing the liquid to the correct location, as shown in Figure 3-37).
Figure 3-37 Check the liquid pushing of the sample probe
Restore the tubing to its original status (cut off the crimped part at the front end of the sampling
tube, and readjust the tubing for installation. Make sure to check if the sampling tubing gets into
the way of other assemblies whenever the sampling assembly moves up and down, or if it feels
too tight. If this is the case, continue to adjust the sampling tubing until it looks like it fits properly.)
5. Check for any wear and tear in the top aperture of the swab.
To disassemble, take off the swab's fixed jump ring. Pull out the swab's inflow and outflow tubes.
Measure the upper-section aperture with a caliper; an aperture with a diameter of more than
1.71mm indicates that the swab needs to be replaced.
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The inflow tube is the Thin 50 tube, connected to the bottom connector; the outflow tube is the
Thick 50 tube, connected to the top connector), then put on the swab (insert the probe into the
swab aperture) and tap the swab's fixed jump ring to complete the procedure.
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3.6.14 No Scattergram
Troubleshooting steps are as follows:
1. Check if the two tubes are connected correctly in pinch valve LV22.First confirm that they are
correctly positioned; then determine whether both tubes are tucked into the bottom of the round
tank (as shown in Figure 3-40).
Figure 3-40 Tubing connection of pinch valve
2. If the problem persists after the inspection, please check if the optical system is working properly
(see the section about common problems of the optical system and their solutions)
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Apart from the main control panel, driver panel, rear panel, and the driver panel for the autoloader,
the other panels generally do not require maintenance. Immediately replace any small panels in
which issues have been identified.
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External analog
External digital interface
interface
Analog
impedance
Impedance input
input
Analog DIFF
AD module DIFF input
Collection channel
Co
supply
ol
Power supply
sig
na
l
Scorching control
Zap
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The block diagram above gives a brief overview of the composition of main control panel and the
function of each module. Further description can be found below based on the pictures for each
panel.
Figure 4-1 Main control panel
It is clear that main control panel comprises s digital section and an analog section. The former is on
the left half of the panel, including but not limited to the ARM unit, FPGA unit, peripheral interface,
troubleshooting interface, and power supply. The latter is on the right half of the panel, including but
not limited to the impedance channel, DIFF channel, hardware monitoring channel, peripheral
interface, and power supply. In the middle of the panel are the AD and interface chips; the former is
designed for analog-digital conversion, while the latter is used as a control for switching between
analog functions.
The troubleshooting interfaces designated for the main control panel are serial interface J7 (RS232
signals), FPGA JTAG interface J3, FPGA AS interface J4, and SD interface for programming before
shipping. Use of these troubleshooting interfaces is restricted to developers only.
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4.2.3 Power Input and Indicator Lights on the Main Control Panel
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Indicator lights are very useful in practice; hardware problems can be identified by the status of the
indicator lights. For details, see the section on the identification of main control panel problems.
TP137 the testing point for 5V digital input, with the expected voltage of 5V
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TP8 the testing point for FPGA 3.3V power supply, with the expected voltage of
3.3V
TP6 the testing point for FPGA 2.5V power supply, with the expected voltage of
2.5V
TP7 the testing point for FPGA 1.2V power supply, with the expected voltage of
1.2V
TP9 the testing point for FPGA analog power supply, with the expected voltage
of 2.5V
TP10 the testing point for FPGA PLL power supply, with the expected voltage of
1.2V
TP5 the testing point for FPGA 1.8V power supply, with the expected voltage of
1.8V
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TP97 VBURN_CTL testing point, the control switch for the zap source; 0 for on
and 1 for off
TP93 HGB_LED_CTL testing point, HGB light-driven control switch; 0 for on and
1 for off
TP102 SELECT_WBC_CTL testing point, the switch control signal for WBC bath
zap and CC source; 0 for zap and 1 for CC source
TP99 SELECT_RBC_CTL testing point, the switch control signal for RBC bath
zap and CC source; 0 for zap and 1 for CC source
TP98 VCONST_CTL testing point, the switch control signal for CC source; 0 for
on and 1 for off
TP96 The oscillator clock output for the voltage doubling circuit, 363KHz clock
signal
TP74 the testing point for DIFF low-angle second-level OPAMP output
TP75 the testing point for DIFF low-angle fourth-level OPAMP output
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TP78 the testing point for DIFF medium-angle second-level OPAMP output
TP79 the testing point for DIFF medium-angle fourth-level OPAMP output
TP81 the testing point for DIFF high-angle second-level OPAMP output
TP82 the testing point for DIFF high-angle fourth-level OPAMP output
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An analog power input of +12V and -12V is enabled by the right connector U2 on the main
control panel, as shown in Figure 4-3.
Figure 4-3 Analog power input
Both digital and analog power inputs on the main control panel derive from the power input of the
device. If either of the power inputs on the main control panel receives a surge from a grounded or
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any other input power source, the device’s power supply will activate its automatic protection
mechanism and produce a buzzing sound.
The digital power input does not have any indicator light, whereas the analog power input does, as
shown in Figure 4-4.
Figure 4-4 Analog power indicator light on the main control panel
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For the normal status of power indicator lights shown in the figures above, please refer to the
descriptions of the power supply and indicator lights of the main control panel in "4.2.1 Composition
of the Main Control Panel". If the power indicator light is in a status different from normal, this means
that the power supply is not working properly.
U74 deserves further description as follows. U74 is the ARM power management chip in the digital
section of the main control panel. The working status of this chip determines the working status of
the main control panel. As shown in Figure 4-6, D43 turned on indicates the proper working of U74.
Furthermore, the voltage of each testing point when U74 is working properly should be consistent
with the screen printing on the enclosure.
Figure 4-6 ARM power management chip in the main control panel
Connection Problems with the Main Control Panel and their Indicators
Connection problems with the main control panel mainly involve the reliability of connections
between the main control panel and the rear panel, as well as the counting-bath lead wire and the of
main control panel's sockets.
The reliability of connections between main control panel and the rear panel can be ensured
using the PCB handle and screw.
The correct plugging method is shown in Figure 4-7 and Figure 4-8.
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Figure 4-7 PCB handle and screw need to be set in position on the panel
Figure 4-8 The reliability of the connection between the main control panel and the rear panel
needs to be guaranteed
Avoid the connection mistakes as shown in Figure 4-9 and Figure 4-10.
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When connecting the lead wire of the counting baths to the main control panel, pay attention to
the order in which the lead wires are plugged in. Normally the RBC-bath lead wire needs to be
plugged into J5, while the WBC-bath lead wire must be plugged into J6.
The illustration shows the sockets on the main control panel, and the lead wires of each counting
bath also have relevant markings. See Figure 4-11 and Figure 4-12, respectively.
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Figure 4-11 Positions for plugging the counting-bath lead wires into the main control panel
If the network cable in the device packaging is only used for the physical connection between the
device and the PC, the it needs to be a straight-through network cable (i.e. A-wire); if the device is
connected to a network, make sure that the switch has a self-adapted network-port line sequence (and
AUTO MDI/MDIX function) enabled. The straight-through network cable is applicable if the switch is
capable of self-adaption for the network-port line sequence. If no such function is available, use the
crossover network cable (i.e. B-wire).Most current switches are equipped with self-adapting
network-port line sequences. The network cable included in the shipping package is normally the
A-wire.
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Functional Problems with the Main Control Panel and their Indicators
Functional Problems with the main control panel mainly refer to situations wherein the main control
panel fails to implement the counting function. Specifically, the digital OS of the main control panel
fails to boot, FPGA program loading fails, and counting abnormalities are identified. These possible
occurrences are described in detail below.
ARM OS on the main control panel fails to boot
The ARM on the main control panel boots from NAND using its default factory setting, so the
booting media selection switch S3 should be turned to NAND (i.e. OFF state for DIP switches),
as shown in Figure 4-13.
Figure 4-13 ARM booting and running
When the ARM OS is booted properly, the working-status indicator light D46 will flash on the
main control panel. If D46 is not lit up, it is very likely that the ARM OS has failed to boot.
Loading problems with the FPGA program
The FPGA program is loaded from the serial port FLASH.A successful loading of the FPGA will
cause the indicator light D48 to flash. If D48 is not lit up, it means that FPGA program has not
loaded. The location of D48 is shown in Figure 4-14.
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Counting abnormalities
There are many causes that lead to counting abnormalities, and they can include problems with
main control panel problem. Counting abnormalities caused by main control panel problems
usually involve counting results of zero or overly high counting results on multiple occasions. A
counting result of zero usually results from a failure to apply the CC source to the counting bath,
while an overly high counting result is usually caused by too much noise in the analog-channel
circuit.
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Step 2. Smell. Power problems may burn out some components; an acrid smell can suggest a
burnout. Do not power on in this case.
Step 3. Touch. Power on and touch the corresponding component on the main control panel by
hand. If the temperature feels abnormal, the component could be broken.
Step 4. Test. The first three steps can be used to identify power overload problems on the main
control panel. Step 4 is designed for determining what has malfunctioned. Step 4. tests the first
three steps can be used to identify power overload problems on the main control panel. Step 4 is
designed for determining what has malfunctioned. Testing can also identify the problem of circuit
breakage. This step is also part of maintenance. A multimeter is used to test for power problems.
The following section lists common problems found in panel maintenance and their relevant
indicators.
Common Problems Found in Main Control Panel Maintenance and their Indicators
See the following table for details:
The panel is not set right during Insert the panel into the
replacement, resulting in the loss correct position and tighten
of some power input or a the screws.
disconnection of the
communication cable to the rear
panel. This can lead to problems
with network disconnection and
power-on initialization.
Analogy power input of -12V is The power indicator light D17 is not This issue is mostly
not loaded, and the device power activated. caused by the fact that the
supply is switched into auto analog power input of -12V
protection mode when powered has shorted out. Another
on. possible reason is the
breakdown of the polar
capacitors (mostly
tantalum capacitors here).
Due to the abundance of
-12V networks, users are
recommended to replace
the motherboard. The
damaged components can
be located by PCB for
replacement by qualified
maintenance personnel.
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Analogy power input of +12V is The power indicator light D20 is not This issue is mostly
not loaded, and the device power activated. caused by the fact that the
supply is switched into auto analog power input of
protection mode when powered +12V has shorted out.
on. Another possible reason is
the breakdown of the polar
capacitors (mostly
tantalum capacitors here).
Due to the abundance of
+12V networks, users are
recommended to replace
the motherboard. The
damaged components can
be located by PCB for
replacement by qualified
maintenance personnel.
Analogy power input of -5V is not The power indicator light D21 is not This issue is mostly
loaded lit up or looks dim, and the power caused by the fact that the
chip U28 feels very hot. analog power input of -5V
has shorted out. Another
possible reason is the
breakdown of the polar
capacitors (mostly
tantalum capacitors here).
Due to the abundance of
-5V networks, users are
recommended to replace
the motherboard. The
damaged components can
be located by PCB for
replacement by qualified
maintenance personnel.
Analogy power input of +5V is not The power indicator light D22 is not This issue is mostly
loaded lit up or looks dim, and the power caused by the fact that the
chip U30 feels very hot. analog power input of +5V
has shorted out. Another
possible reason is the
breakdown of the polar
capacitors (mostly
tantalum capacitors here).
Due to the abundance of
+5V networks, users are
recommended to replace
the motherboard. The
damaged components can
be located by PCB for
replacement by qualified
maintenance personnel.
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The ARM system on the main The powered-on device fails to do The power management
control panel is not running self-test; the ARM status indicator chip U74 may be
light D46 is not flashing and the damaged; it is
indicator light for ARM power recommended that a
management chip D43 is lit up. qualified maintenance
person replace U74.
The ARM system on the main The powered-on device fails to do Some circuit in the power
control panel is not running self-test; the ARM status indicator management chip U74
light D46 is not flashing and the may have shorted out.
indicator light for ARM power Qualified maintenance
management chip D43 is on. personnel can use a
multimeter to test the
power output testing points
throughout U74 to locate
the problematic circuit.
Start from the capacitor
and move along until
locating the short circuit.
The ARM system on the main The powered-on device fails to do The boot media for the
control panel is not running self-test; the ARM status indicator main control panel, NAND
light D46 is not flashing and the Flash U79, may be
indicator light for ARM power damaged; replace the
management chip D43 is on. A main control panel as soon
multimeter is used to test the as possible.
power management chip only to
find that the power output is normal
throughout the chip and the device
lifetime can last for more than three
years.
The ARM system on the main The powered-on device fails to do The ARM of the main
control panel is not running self-test; the ARM status indicator control panel is damaged;
light D46 is not flashing and the replace the main control
indicator light for ARM power panel immediately.
management chip D43 is on. A
multimeter is used to test the
power management chip only to
find that the power output is normal
throughout the chip and the ARM
chip U62 feels hot.
The FPGA program fails to load The FPGA running status indicator The FPGA on the main
light, D48, is not flashing, the control panel is damaged;
FPGA 3.3V power indicator light replace the main control
D47 is in normal ON status, and so panel immediately.
is the FPGA 2.5V power indicator
light D3. The FPGA 1.8V power
indicator light, D4, is in normal ON
status, the FPGA1.2V power
indicator light is off, but TP7
voltage is normal while TP11
voltage is low as measured with a
multimeter.
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The FPGA program fails to load The FPGA running status indicator The FGPA 3.3V power
light, D48, is not flashing, and the circuit is problematic and
FPGA 3.3V power indicator light the issue can be located by
D47 is not lit up. multimeter testing.
The FPGA program fails to load The FPGA running status indicator The FGPA 2.5V power
light, D48, is not flashing, and the circuit is problematic and
FPGA 2.5V power indicator light the issue can be located by
D3 is not lit up. multimeter testing.
The FPGA program fails to load The FPGA running status indicator The FGPA 1.8V power
light, D48, is not flashing, and the circuit is problematic and
FPGA 1.8V power indicator light the issue can be located by
D4 is not lit up. multimeter testing.
The FPGA program fails to load The FPGA running status indicator The FGPA 1.2V power
light, D48, is not flashing, and the circuit is problematic and
FPGA 1.2V power indicator light the issue can be located by
D5 is not lit up. Test the FPGA 1.2V multimeter testing.
power with a multimeter, and the
voltage tested at testing point TP7
is not 1.2V.
Liquid has been spilled onto the The main control panel is eroded. Replace the main control
main control panel. panel
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Temperature control
Communication interface
Communication interface
Power supply Power supply Power supply and
input reset signal
and reset
External interface
Drive signal Valve drive Control signal
FPGA module
The schematic diagram shows the functional modules of the driver panel. Figure 4-15 is the actual
picture taken of the driver panel and indicates the function of each module.
Figure 4-15 Picture taken of the driver panel
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The peripheral ports of the driver panel are equipped with two 120-pin European sockets; the left port
U5 is the driver outlet, while the right port U4 is the signal and power inlet. The tuning port is to be
used by qualified tuning personnel only.
D6 locked-rotor indicator light for the On for locked-rotor motor; Off for motor
vertical motor (Motor 8) rundown.
D8 locked-rotor indicator light for the On for locked-rotor motor; Off for motor
diluent syringe (Motor 4) rundown.
D10 locked-rotor indicator light for the On for locked-rotor motor; Off for motor
horizontal motor (Motor 7) rundown.
D11 STEP indicator light for the horizontal On for motor rundown
motor (Motor 7)
D12 locked-rotor indicator light for the lyse On for locked-rotor motor; Off for motor
syringe (Motor 3) rundown.
D13 STEP indicator light for the lyse On for motor rundown
syringe (Motor 3)
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D14 locked-rotor indicator light for the On for locked-rotor motor; Off for motor
sample syringe2 (Motor 1) rundown.
D15 STEP indicator light for the sample On for motor rundown
syringe (Motor 1)
D16 locked-rotor indicator light for the On for locked-rotor motor; Off for motor
sheath flow syringe (Motor 5) rundown.
D17 STEP light for the sheath flow syringe On for motor rundown
(Motor 5)
D18 locked-rotor indicator light for the On for locked-rotor motor; Off for motor
reserved syringe (Motor 6) rundown.
D19 STEP indicator light for the reserved On for motor rundown
syringe (Motor 6)
D20 locked-rotor indicator light for the On for locked-rotor motor; Off for motor
sample injection syringe (Motor 2) rundown.
D21 STEP indicator light for the sample On for motor rundown
injection syringe (Motor 2)
D29 input status indicator light for the Off when blocked by the optocoupler; On
optocoupler in the initial position of when not blocked by the optocoupler
the sample syringe
D30 input status indicator light for the Off when blocked by the optocoupler; On
optocoupler in the initial position of when not blocked by the optocoupler
the sample injection syringe
D31 input status indicator light for the Off when blocked by the optocoupler; On
optocoupler in the initial position of when not blocked by the optocoupler
the lyse syringe
D32 input status indicator light for the Off when blocked by the optocoupler; On
optocoupler in the initial position of when not blocked by the optocoupler
the diluent syringe
D33 input status indicator light for the Off when blocked by the optocoupler; On
optocoupler in the initial position of when not blocked by the optocoupler
the sheath flow syringe
D34 input status indicator light for the Off when blocked by the optocoupler; On
optocoupler in the initial position of when not blocked by the optocoupler
the horizontal motor
D35 input status indicator light for the Off when blocked by the optocoupler; On
optocoupler in the horizontal position when not blocked by the optocoupler
of WBC bath
D38 input status indicator light for the Off when blocked by the optocoupler; On
optocoupler in the horizontal position when not blocked by the optocoupler
of DIFF bath
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D37 input status indicator light for the Off when blocked by the optocoupler; On
optocoupler in the horizontal open when not blocked by the optocoupler
sampling position
D36 input status indicator light for the Off when blocked by the optocoupler; On
optocoupler in the initial position of when not blocked by the optocoupler
the vertical motor
D39 input status indicator light for the Off when blocked by the optocoupler; On
reserved optocoupler when not blocked by the optocoupler
D40 input status indicator light for the Off when blocked by the optocoupler; On
reserved optocoupler when not blocked by the optocoupler
D41 input status indicator light for the Off when blocked by the optocoupler; On
reserved optocoupler when not blocked by the optocoupler
D44 input status indicator light for the Off when blocked by the optocoupler; On
reserved optocoupler when not blocked by the optocoupler
D43 input status indicator light for the Off when blocked by the optocoupler; On
reserved optocoupler when not blocked by the optocoupler
D42 input status indicator light for the Off when blocked by the optocoupler; On
reserved optocoupler when not blocked by the optocoupler
D48 input status indicator light for the Off when blocked by the optocoupler; On
reserved optocoupler when not blocked by the optocoupler
D45 input status indicator light for the Off when blocked by the optocoupler; On
reserved optocoupler when not blocked by the optocoupler
D46 input status indicator light for the Off when blocked by the optocoupler; On
reserved optocoupler when not blocked by the optocoupler
D47 input status indicator light for the Off when blocked by the optocoupler; On
reserved optocoupler when not blocked by the optocoupler
Note:
1- 1.2V fails to activate the LED, so the light is OFF.
2- The sample syringe and sample injection syringe currently share Motor 1.
TP23, TP24, TP25, TP26, TP27, TP28 ground points for digital testing
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TP20, TP21, TP22, TP29, TP30, TP31 ground points for power testing
TP45 the testing point for FPGA 2.5V power supply, with the
expected voltage of 2.5V
TP19 the testing point for power network VCCA, with the
expected voltage of 2.5V
TP46 the testing point for FPGA 1.2V power supply, with the
expected voltage of 1.2V
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If either channel of power input has shorted out, the power source will activate its automatic surge
protection system and emit a buzzing sound.
The chips working on the driver panel also need power inputs of 3.3V, 2.5V and 1.2V.The actual
pictures taken of the power-supply circuits are Figure 4-18, Figure 4-19 and Figure 4-20,
respectively.
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The normal status of each power indicator light after the driver panel is powered on is shown in the
section "4.3.2 The Indicator Lights for the Driver Panel". If the actual status of any indicator light is
different, it is easy to locate the problem in a channel of power input.
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The driver 3.3V power indicator light Check the availability of 5V input and the output of the
panel is not D49 is off. 3.3V power chip.
working. If the 5V input is unavailable, pull out the panel to
test if the 5V input has shorted out.
If it has, replace the panel; if not, the problem is most
likely caused by an unreliable connection.
If it is confirmed that the 3.3V power chip has no
output, power off the panel and test if the 3.3V
power network has shorted out.
If it has, replace the panel right away; if not, it is very
likely that the power chip U22 is broken, and that only
the U22 needs to be replaced. When welding the
U22, Pin 6 and 7 need to be short-circuited as shown
in the figure:
The driver The 5V input is working, Test if the 2.5V power network has shorted out. If it has,
panel is not but the 2.5V power replace the driver panel right away; if not, replace the
working. indicator light D50 is not power chip U20.
on.
The driver The 5V input is working, Test if the 1.2V power network has shorted out. If it has,
panel is not but the 1.2V power replace the driver panel as soon as possible; if not,
working. indicator light is not on replace the power chip U21.
and the voltage of the
testing point TP46 is not
1.2V.
The driver All the power sources are Replace the driver panel.
panel is not working properly, but the
working. MPU running status
indicator light D4 is not
flashing.
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The driver All the power sources are Replace the driver panel.
panel is not working properly, but the
working. FPGA running status
indicator light D28 is not
flashing.
The driver The hydraulic tubes have Some valves' drivers may have malfunctioned; it is
panel is not collapsed. suggested that the driver panel be replaced as soon as
working possible. If the problem persists, check the driver path for
properly. valves, since this problem is usually caused by wiring
issues or a broken valve.
The driver The pump is not working. First confirm the reliability of the connection between the
panel is not driver panel and the rear panel. If the connection is
working reliable, then the pump may have a problematic driver; it
properly. is suggested that the driver panel be replaced right away.
If the problem persists, check the driver path for pumps,
since this problem is mostly caused by wiring issues or a
broken pump.
The driver The motor is not working. First confirm the reliability of the connection between the
panel is not driver panel and the rear panel. If the connection is
working reliable, then the motor may have a problematic driver; it
properly. is suggested that the driver panel be replaced right away.
If the problem persists, check the driver path for motors,
since this problem is mostly caused by wiring issues.
The driver The driver panel has no Some heating systems may have a problematic driver; it
panel is not heating. is suggested that the driver panel be replaced right away.
working If the problem persists, check the driver path for heating,
properly. since this problem is mostly caused by wiring issues.
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4.5 Autoloader
Primary functions of the autoloader panel:
Responsible for the loading, transfer, and unloading of each row of test tubes.
Test the barcode of each test tube.
Pick up and shake the test tube which meets the test criteria.
The functions of ports on the autoloader panel are shown in Figure 4-24.
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Position Opticoupler
Barcode detection signal detection signal Motor
scanner port input port input port drive port
Optocoupler detector
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Sheath flow
pressure sensor
signal input port
Positive
Pressure sensor pressure sensor
signal output port
Opticoupler Negative
detection signal pressure sensor
output port
Sample collection
key port
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Tools/Spare Parts
#2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver
Medical syringe attached to a silicone tube
Optical components that have passed tuning tests
Preliminary Steps
1. Turn off the power switch on the left side of the device.
2. Pull out the power cord plug from the rear panel of the device.
3. Open the right-side door and disassemble the top panel cover.
Disassembly
1. Use a #2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver to disassemble the four M3×8 cross-recessed pan-head
combination screws which affix the cover panel of the optical system, and carefully detach it.
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2. Pull out the tubing. First pull out Tube P1 of Connector 2 in Figure 5-1 and connect the medical
syringe with the silicone tube to Connector 2. Pull out Tube P6 from the L-type connector at the
top end of Connector 1. Drain the water from the sheath flow device with a syringe and pull out
Tube P21 and P4c from the Connector 3 and 4 at the bottom of the flow chamber.
Figure 5-1 Pulling out the tubing
1- Tube P6 2- Tube P1
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take the optical assembly apart, slowly hold it up and remove the flow chamber from the opening
of the affixed optical panel.
Installation
Follow the corresponding disassembly steps in reverse order.
Put on antistatic gloves and an electrostatic-shielding ring while operating to avoid damaging the
LED.
All the wirings need to be set up according to the original positions of the machine components
to prevent them from being crushed or otherwise damaged.
During transportation and installation, the flow chamber exposed at the bottom of the optical
system needs to be protected from being crushed or pressed. When pulling out the tubes, hold
the flow chamber by hand to prevent it from being dislocated by external force.
Tools/Spare Parts
#2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver
New optical preamplifier panel
Preliminary Steps
1. Turn off the power switch on the left side of the device.
2. Pull out the power cord plug from the rear panel of the device.
3. Open the right-side door and disassemble the top panel cover.
4. Take down the cover panel of the optical system box.
Disassembly
1. Pull out the three wires from the optical preamp panel.
2. Use a #2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver to disassemble the four M3×8 cross-recessed pan-head
combination screws which affix the optical preamp panel, and carefully detach the cover panel of
the optical system box.
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Figure 5-3 Taking down the cover panel of the optical system box.
Installation
Follow the corresponding disassembly steps in reverse order.
Put on antistatic gloves and an electrostatic-shielding ring while operating to avoid damaging the
LED.
All the wirings need to be set up according to the original positions of the machine components
to prevent them from being crushed or otherwise damaged.
Tools/Spare Parts
#2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver
2.5mm hex-socket screwdriver
New laser driver panel
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Preliminary Steps
1. Turn off the power switch on the left side of the device.
2. Pull out the power cord plug from the rear panel of the device.
3. Open the right-side door and disassemble the top panel cover.
Disassembly
1. Use a 2.5mm hex-socket screwdriver to disassemble the four M3×6 stainless-steel inner hex
screws that affix the baffle plate of the laser driver panel.
2. Pull out the two wires from the laser driver panel.
3. Pull out the two wires from the laser driver panel. Use a #2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver to
disassemble the four M3×8 cross-recessed pan-head combination screws, and carefully detach
the laser driver panel.
Figure 5-4 Replacing the Laser Driver panel
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Installation
Follow the corresponding disassembly steps in reverse order.
Put on antistatic gloves and an electrostatic-shielding ring while operating to avoid damaging the
LED.
All the wirings need to be set up according to the original positions of the machine components
to prevent them from being crushed or otherwise damaged.
Tools/Spare Parts
#2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver
Preliminary Steps
1. Open the right-side door and disassemble the top panel cover.
2. Take down the cover panel of the optical system box.
3. Turn on the device and launch the software application; then enter the Optical Tuning screen.
Tuning Procedures
1. Use a #2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two M3×8 cross-recessed pan-head
combination screws that affix the locking plates of the flow chamber.
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2. Shake the 7um nominal particles well, and use the 7um nominal particles as a sample for DIFF
testing.
If the resultant scattergram shows a square or diamond with the upper and lower sides
parallel to each other, the device does not need fine-tuning.
If the scattergram shows that the upper and lower sides are not parallel, then take the next
step.
3. If the slanting directional arrow shown in the scattergram is ↗, then rotate the adjustment knob of
the flow chamber counter-clockwise; if the slanting direction shown in the scattergram is ↘, then
rotate the adjustment knob of the flow chamber clockwise (the adjustment knob should be lightly
rotated).
4. Use the 7um nominal particles as a sample for DIFF testing.
If the resultant scattergram shows a square or diamond with the upper and lower sides
parallel to each other, the device does not need fine-tuning.
If the scattergram shows that the upper and lower sides are not parallel, then repeat Step 3.
5. After tuning, tighten the two locking screws of the flow chamber, and reinstall the cover panel of
the optical system box as well as the four affixing screws; then lock them in place.
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There are only sporadic The flow chamber is Check if the collecting corner plate has two
background scattergram dislocated. bilaterally symmetric light spots in the shape
signals when testing the The hydraulics have of red vertical stripes.
DIFF signal of venous no sheath flow. If there is only one red vertical stripe or
blood. the two stripes are significantly
different in brightness, make small
adjustment to the location of the flow
chamber and return the
nominal-particle scattergram to normal.
If there are two red vertical stripes
which are not significantly different in
brightness, check if the pinch valve is
working; if it is, check if Valve 10, 11,
12, 13, and 18 are also working.
The scattergram signals The laser is burnt out. Replace the laser.
are basically normal but
compressed in size when
testing the DIFF signal of
venous blood.
The neutral-particle signal The flow chamber is Make a small adjustment to the location of
(the long horizontal stripe dislocated. the flow chamber and return the
at the top right corner) in nominal-particle scattergram to normal.
the scattergram is
considerably slanted and
the three signals are
mostly overlapping with
inaccurate classification
when testing the DIFF
signal of fresh venous
blood.
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There is a lot of noise The reagent is If the background noise has a certain
when testing the contaminated. shape and is concentrated at the lower
background signal. Tiny air bubbles get half of the scattergram, keep the DIFF1
into the hydraulics. and DIFF2 fluids at room temperature
and perform three rounds of the
reagent replacement sequence each
for the diluent, DIFF1 and DIFF2.
If the background signal has no shape
and randomly spreads all over the
scattergram, replace the sheath flow
syringe.
If the problem persists, replace the optical
assembly.
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6 Repairs
6 Repairs
6.1 Introduction
The service engineer can repair the analyzer using standard tools. See the following section for
repairing procedures (including the tools needed).If any repairing step requires a validating step, the
service engineer should strictly follow the procedure and take the validating step.
When following the repairing procedure as specified in this section, the operator should put on
rubber gloves and clean both hands with disinfectant after performing any repair work.
Purpose
While performing regular machine maintenance and inspection, the left-side door needs to be
opened to disassemble the µl syringe assembly, diluent syringe assembly, lyse syringe assembly,
fluid-level detecting assembly, power switch assembly, driver panel assembly, or main control panel
assembly, which are all in the left section of the machine.
Tools/Spare Parts
Slot-type screwdriver
Opening
Insert the slot-type screwdriver into the slot in the left side door lock and rotate 90°counterclockwise,
then manually open the left side door.
Purpose
While performing machine maintenance and inspection, the right side door needs to be opened to
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disassemble the DIFF reaction bath assembly, impedance counting reaction bath assembly (WBC &
RBC), positive-pressure pump, positive-pressure chamber, negative-pressure chamber, or valve-
and pump-specific components, which are all in the right section of the machine.
Tools/Spare Parts
Slot-type screwdriver
Opening
Insert the slot-type screwdriver into the slot in the right side door lock and rotate 90°
counterclockwise, then manually open the right side door.
Purpose
While performing regular machine maintenance and inspection, the top panel cover needs to be
removed whenever disassembling the sample probe or cleaning the swab, sampling assembly,
autoloader key panel, or indicator light panel.
Tools/Spare Parts
N/A
Preliminary Steps
1. Turn off the power switch on the left side of the device and pull out the power cord plug from the
back panel of the device.
2. Open the left and right side doors.
Opening
1. Remove the door on the right side and find the lock lever on the top panel cover at the back of
the front panel as shown in Figure 6-1. Push the lock lever in the direction of the arrow to make it
detach from the front panel, and then open the top panel cover.
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2. Turn the top panel cover until the support rod on the door cover locks in place.
Purpose
While performing regular machine maintenance and inspection, the base panel cover needs to be
removed whenever disassembling the sheath flow syringe or mixing components, sample transfer
units, etc.
Tools/Spare Parts
#2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver
Preliminary Steps
1. Turn off the power switch on the left side of the device and pull out the power cord plug from the
back panel of the device.
2. Open the left and right side doors.
3. Remove the top panel cover.
Disassembly
1. When the sample probe is not on the top, move the vertical slide of the sample probe upward to
the top first to ensure that the sample probe will not be damaged or do any injury to maintenance
personnel.
2. Remove the four M3×8 cross-recessed countersunk head screws which affix the front base
panel cover, and then remove the front base panel cover as shown in the figure below.
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Purpose
The sample probe can be disassembled and replaced by following the procedures specified in this
section; however, in each case, "6.2 Preparatory Work Before Repairs" needs to be taken before you
begin.
Tools/Spare Parts
2.5mm hex-socket screwdriver
Sample probe
Disassembly
1. When the sample probe is not at the top, move the vertical slide of the sample probe upward until
it is on top.
2. Move the sample probe assembly horizontally to the approximate position as indicated in Figure
6-2 and make sure there is enough space to detach the swab from the sample probe.
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3. Pull out the swab's snap ring to detach it from the lower bracket panel. See Figure 6-2.
Figure 6-2 Replacement of sample probe (1)
4. Use a 2.5mm hex wrench to remove the two M3×8 stainless steel inner hex screws from the
pressure plate, and then remove the pressure plate and the sample probe. See Figure 6-3.
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2
2
3
3
Purpose
The optocoupler can be disassembled and replaced by following the procedures specified in this
section; however, in each case, "6.2 Preparatory Work Before Repairs" needs to be taken before you
begin.
Tools/Spare Parts
2.5mm hex wrench
Optocoupler
Disassembly
Use the 2.5mm hex wrench to remove the M3 hex screw affixing the optocoupler, then pull out the
plug attached to the optocoupler wire to disassemble the optocoupler to be replaced.
Purpose
The sampling assembly can be disassembled and replaced by following the procedures specified in
this section; however, in each case, "6.2 Preparatory Work Before Repairs" needs to be taken before
you begin.
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Tools/Spare Parts
#2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver
diagonal cutting pliers
Disassembly
1. Use the diagonal cutting pliers to cut off all the nylon binding tapes affixing the fluid tubes
(aspiration tubes of the sample probe and swab tubes), then pull out the fluid tubes of the sample
probe and the swab to detach them from the sampling assembly.
2. Pull out all the motor wires and optocoupler plug from the horizontal moving module of the
sampling assembly, and use a #2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver to take out the three M3×6 cross
recessed countersunk head screws affixing the bracket for drag chains (see Figure 6-4) to
detach the sampling-specific drag chain from the sampling assembly.
Figure 6-4 Replacing the sampling assembly in X- or Y-direction (1)
3. Use #2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver to remove the four M4×10 cross-recessed pan-head
combination screws which affix the sampling assembly module and carefully move the sampling
assembly module outward from the machine. In the process of moving the module outward, the
drive motor in the horizontal motion direction of the sampling assembly, the optocoupler cables,
and connectors should all be carefully drawn through their corresponding holes in the machine.
After that, all the connecting plugs should be pulled out so that the sampling component module
can be completely removed.
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Tools/Spare Parts
#2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver
Power assembly with the same specifications
Preliminary Steps
Turn off the power switch on the left side of the device and pull out the power cord plug from the back
panel of the device.
Disassembly
1. Use a #2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver to disassemble the five M3×8 cross-recessed pan-head
combination screws affixing the back panel on the back panel cover of the device. See Figure
6-6.
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3-Back panel of the power source 4- M3×6 cross-recessed countersunk-head screw (×10)
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Purpose
The optical assembly can be disassembled and replaced by following the procedures specified in
this section; however, in each case, “Preliminary Steps” needs to be taken before you begin.
Tools/Spare Parts
#2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver
The replacement valve with the same specifications
Preliminary Steps
1. Turn off the power switch on the left side of the device.
2. Pull out the power cord plug from the rear panel of the device.
3. If it is only the electromagnetic valve on the left or right clapboard that needs to be replaced,
open the corresponding left- or right-side door; if the one on the front panel needs to be replaced,
remove the front panel cover by following the instructions in "6.2.3 Opening the Top Panel
Cover".
Disassembly
1. Disassemble the peripheral fluid tubes connected to the valve assembly.
2. Use a #2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver to disassemble the two M3×8 cross-recessed pan-head
combination screws which affix the valve assembly, and carefully take out the valve assembly
while making sure to unplug the attached wires.
Figure 6-8 Replacing the valve assembly
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Installation
Make sure to the use correct model of valve and create a reliable connection
All the wirings need to be set up according to the original positions of the machine components
to prevent them from being crushed or otherwise damaged.
This machine involves a great number of valves. Only one valve is discussed as an example
here, and all the other valves follow the same maintenance procedures.
Purpose
The air pump assembly can be disassembled and replaced by following the procedures specified in
this section; however, in each case, "Preliminary Steps" needs to be taken before you begin.
Tools/Spare Parts
#2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver
The replacement air pump with the same specifications
Preliminary Steps
1. Turn off the power switch on the left side of the device.
2. Pull out the power cord plug from the rear panel of the device.
3. Open the right side door.
Disassembly
1. Pull out the peripheral fluid tubes and wire connectors attached to the air pump.
2. Use a #2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver to disassemble the four M3×8 cross-recessed pan-head
combination screws which affix the air pump, and carefully take out the air pump assembly. See
the picture below for details.
Figure 6-9 Replacing the air pump assembly
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3. Cut off the binding tape affixing the air pump to the installation panel and detach the air pump.
Installation
Make sure that the binding tapes contribute to a reliable connection so as to prevent the air
pump from shaking and loosening while in operation.
All the wirings need to be set up according to the original positions of the machine components
to prevent them from being crushed or otherwise damaged.
Pay special attention to the tubing joints and ensure that the connections are sound.
Purpose
The liquid pump assembly can be disassembled and replaced by following the procedures specified
in this section; however, in each case, "6.2 Preparatory Work Before Repairs" needs to be taken
before you begin.
Tools/Spare Parts
#2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver
2.5mm hex-socket screwdriver
The replacement liquid pump with the same specifications
Preliminary Steps
1. Turn off the power switch on the left side of the device.
2. Pull out the power cord plug from the rear panel of the device.
3. Open the right side door.
Disassembly
1. Pull out the peripheral fluid tubes and wire connectors attached to the liquid pump.
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2. Use a #2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two M4×10 cross-recessed pan-head
combination screws which affix the liquid pump, and move the liquid pump assembly to the left till
the big hole on the affixing panel of the liquid pump is aligned to the affixing screw, then carefully
hold up the liquid pump assembly to take it out. See the picture below for details.
Figure 6-10 Replacing the liquid pump assembly (1)
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2
3. The further dismantling of the liquid pump assembly is shown in the picture below.
Figure 6-11 Replacing the liquid pump assembly (1)
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Installation
All the wirings need to be set up according to their original positions to prevent them from being
crushed or otherwise damaged, and to prevent the working liquid pump from being shaken,
which affects the fluid tubes.
Pay special attention to the tubing joints and ensure that the connections are sound.
Purpose
The positive-pressure chamber assembly can be disassembled and replaced by following the
procedures specified in this section; however, in each case, "6.2 Preparatory Work Before Repairs"
needs to be taken before you begin.
Tools/Spare Parts
#2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver
2.5mm hex-socket screwdriver
The replacement parts or assembly of the positive-pressure chamber with the corresponding
specifications
Preliminary Steps
Open the right side door.
Disassembly
1. Disassemble the peripheral fluid tubes connected to the positive-pressure chamber.
2. Use a #2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver to disassemble the two M4×10 cross-recessed pan-head
combination screws which affix the positive-pressure chamber, and carefully take out the
positive-pressure chamber assembly. See the picture below for details.
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3. The further dismantling of the positive-pressure chamber assembly is shown in the picture below.
Figure 6-13 Replacing the positive-pressure chamber assembly (2)
1-Fixation panel for the positive- pressure chamber 2-Main body of the pressure
chamber
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Installation
Make sure to place the seal ring into the seal tank to keep the pressure chamber airtight.
The seal tube attached to the bottom joint of the pressure chamber should not be subject to any
leakage.
All the tubing needs to be set up according to the relevant standards or the original positions of
the machine components to prevent them from being crushed or otherwise damaged.
Purpose
The negative-pressure chamber assembly can be disassembled and replaced by following the
procedures specified in this section; however, in each case, "6.2 Preparatory Work Before Repairs"
needs to be taken before you begin.
Tools/Spare Parts
#2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver
2.5mm hex-socket screwdriver
The replacement parts or assembly of the negative-pressure chamber with the corresponding
specifications
Preliminary Steps
Open the right side door.
Disassembly
1. Disassemble the peripheral fluid tubes connected to the negative-pressure chamber.
2. Use a #2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver to disassemble the two M4×10 cross-recessed pan-head
combination screws which affix the negative-pressure chamber, and carefully take out the
negative-pressure chamber assembly. See the picture below for details.
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Installation
Make sure to place the seal ring into the seal tank to keep the pressure chamber airtight.
All the tubing needs to be set up according to the relevant standards or the original positions of
the machine components to prevent them from being crushed or otherwise damaged.
Purpose
The syringe can be disassembled and replaced by following the procedures specified in this section;
however, in each case, "Preliminary Steps" needs to be taken before you begin.
Tools/Spare Parts
2.5mm hex-socket screwdriver
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Preliminary Steps
Open the left side door when replacing the μl syringe, diluent syringe, or lyse syringe on the left
clapboard.
The base panel cover should be removed before replacing the sheath fluid syringe on the front
panel.
Disassembly
1. Pull out the peripheral fluid tubes connected to the syringe module to be replaced.
2. Use the 2.5mm hex-socket screwdriver to disassemble the two M3×8 stainless-steel inner hex
screws affixing the syringe module. Then take out the syringe module. See the picture below (the
module shown here is for lyse syringe).
Figure 6-15 Replacing the syringe
Installation
Follow the corresponding disassembly steps in reverse order.
Tools/Spare Parts
2.5mm hex-socket screwdriver
The replacement syringe module with the same specifications
Preliminary Steps
Open the left side door when replacing the μl syringe, diluent syringe, or lyse syringe on the left
clapboard.
Follow the procedure for dismantling the front panel cover when replacing the sheath flow
syringe on the front panel.
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Disassembly
1. Pull out the peripheral fluid tubes connected to the syringe module to be replaced.
2. Use the 2.5mm hex-socket screwdriver to disassemble the four M3×8 combination screws
affixing the syringe module. Then take out the syringe module. See the picture below (the
module shown here is for lyse syringe).
3. Take out the two M3×8 inner hex screws on the shield cover, then remove the white bolt from the
motor. Next, remove the four M3×8 inner hex screws from the back of the motor for the
replacement.
Installation
Follow the corresponding disassembly steps in reverse order.
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Purpose
The WBC counting bath assembly can be disassembled and replaced by following the procedures
specified in this section; however, in each case, "Preliminary Steps" needs to be taken before you
begin.
Tools/Spare Parts
#2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver
2.5mm hex-socket screwdriver
The replacement WBC counting bath assembly with the same specifications
Preliminary Steps
1. Run the draining sequence of the software to drain any residual liquid inside the machine.
2. Turn off the power switch on the left side of the device and pull out the power cord plug from the
back panel of the device.
3. Open the right side door.
Disassembly
1. Use a #2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver to disassemble the M3×8 cross-recessed pan-head
combination screw in the lower section of the shield cover to remove the cover; to take out the
screw, move slightly upwards for 3mm or so and apply force in a direction perpendicular to the
right clapboard.
Figure 6-16 Dismantling and replacing the WBC bath assembly (1)
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2. Pull out the peripheral fluid tubes attached to the WBC counting bath assembly. Pay attention to
handling the residual fluid; try to prevent it from flowing onto the other components in the
machine, and wipe clean if necessary.
3. Use a #2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver to disassemble the M3×8 cross-recessed pan-head
combination screw for grounding on the middle clapboard of the shield case cover and pull out
the grounding wire.
Figure 6-17 Dismantling and replacing the WBC bath assembly (2)
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6. Remove the protective ring from the shield case and open the wire clip to take out the inner wire
along the stretching direction of the wire. Then take out the WBC counting bath assembly as a
whole.
7. The further dismantling of the WBC counting chamber assembly. See the picture below for
details.
Figure 6-19 Dismantling and replacing the WBC bath assembly (4)
Installation
All the wirings need to be set up according to the working procedures or the original positions of
the machine components to prevent them from being crushed or otherwise damaged.
Pay special attention to the tubing joints and ensure that the connections are sound.
The aperture, seal gasket, and seal ring need to be correctly positioned and oriented in the right
direction.
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3. Plug the power cord into the back panel of the device and turn on the power switch on the left
panel of the device.
Purpose
The RBC counting bath assembly can be disassembled and replaced by following the procedures
specified in this section; however, in each case, "Preliminary Steps" needs to be taken before you
begin.
Tools/Spare Parts
#2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver
2.5mm hex-socket screwdriver
The replacement WBC counting bath assembly with the same specifications
Preliminary Steps
1. Run the draining sequence of the software to drain any residual liquid inside the machine.
2. Turn off the power switch on the left side of the device and pull out the power cord plug from the
back panel of the device.
3. Open the right side door.
Disassembly
1. Use a #2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver to disassemble the M3×8 cross-recessed pan-head
combination screw in the lower section of the shield cover to remove the cover; to take out the
screw, move slightly upwards for 3mm or so and apply force in a direction perpendicular to the
right clapboard. Refer to the corresponding section in 6.7.1 Dismantling and Replacing the
WBC Bath Assembly.
2. Pull out the peripheral fluid tubes attached to the RBC counting bath assembly. Pay attention to
handling the residual fluid; try to prevent it from flowing onto the other components in the
machine, and wipe clean if necessary.
3. Use a #2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver to disassemble the M3×8 cross-recessed pan-head
combination screw for grounding on the middle clapboard of the shield case cover and pull out
the grounding wire.
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Figure 6-20 Dismantling and replacing the RBC bath assembly (1)
1- RBC counting chamber assembly 2- M3×8 stainless-steel inner hex screw (×2)
5. Carefully and slowly take out the RBC counting bath assembly. Pay attention to the wiring during
the process of moving to avoid breaking the wires.
6. Remove the protective ring from the shield case and open the wire clip to take out the inner wire
along the stretching direction of the wire. Then take out the RBC counting bath assembly as a
whole.
7. The further dismantling of the RBC counting chamber assembly. See the picture below for
details.
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Figure 6-22 Dismantling and replacing the RBC bath assembly (3)
Installation
All the wirings need to be set up according to the working procedures or the original positions of
the machine components to prevent them from being crushed or otherwise damaged.
Pay special attention to the tubing joints and ensure that the connections are sound.
The aperture, seal gasket, and seal ring need to be correctly positioned and oriented in the right
direction.
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section; however, in each case, "Preliminary Steps" needs to be taken before you begin.
Tools/Spare Parts
#2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver
Corresponding mix assembly that needs replacing
Preliminary Steps
1. Turn off the power switch on the left side of the device and pull out the power cord plug from the
back panel of the device.
2. Perform "6.2 Preparatory Work Before Repairs".
Disassembly
1. Take note of the plug numbers of the corresponding cables for all the motors and the
optocouplers on the mix assembly to ensure proper reconnection, and then pull out all the motor
cables and optocouplers plugs.
2. Use a #2(Ph2) Phillips screwdriver to remove the four M4×10 cross-recessed pan-head
combination screws which affix the mix assembly to the top of the front panel (see the following
figure). Meanwhile, securely hold the mix assembly at the back of the front panel to prevent it
from dropping.
Figure 6-23 Dismantling the mix assembly
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1
1
1 - Mix assembly
4. Further dismantling of the mix assembly—remove the mix jaw as shown in the following figure.
Figure 6-24 Mix assembly--removing the mix jaw
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3-Lower optocoupler
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7. Further dismantling of the mix assembly--remove the front and rear optocouplers as shown in the
following figure.
Figure 6-27 Mix assembly-removing front and rear optocouplers
3- front optocoupler
Tools/Spare Parts
#2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver
The corresponding DIFF bath assembly for replacement
Preliminary Steps
1. Run the draining sequence of the software to drain any residual liquid inside the machine.
2. Turn off the power switch on the left side of the device and pull out the power cord plug from the
back panel of the device.
3. Open the right side door.
Disassembly
1. First pull out the peripheral fluid tubes connected to the DIFF bath assembly and note that there
will be a little residual liquid left in the tubing. Wipe it off with some absorbent such as tissue
paper to avoid contamination or erosion.
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2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the M4×10 cross recessed pan-head combination screw in
the lower section of DIFF bath. Slowly take out the DIFF bath assembly in a direction
perpendicular to the right clapboard. Note that the wiring of the heating plate and the
temperature sensor will be pulled out; try to avoid breaking the wires or damaging the insulation
layer. Unplug the connector to remove the DIFF bath assembly, as shown in the picture below.
Figure 6-28 Replacement of DIFF bath assembly
Installation
The back of the lower section of the DIFF bath assembly needs to be pressed against the right
clapboard and no wires or other objects must be between them.
When placing the DIFF bath assembly, try to prevent impurities from entering the tubing and
causing clogging.
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begin.
Tools/Spare Parts
#2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver
2.5mm hex-socket screwdriver
Corresponding sample transfer unit assembly and components for replacement
Preliminary Steps
1. Turn off the power switch on the left side of the device and pull out the power cord plug from the
back panel of the device.
2. Perform "6.2 Preparatory Work Before Repairs".
Disassembly
1. Removing the switch which detects if the sample rack is loaded in place—Use a Phillips
screwdriver to remove the two M2×10 cross-recessed pan-head screws which affix the micro
switch (see the following figure), unplug the corresponding cables on the switch, and remove the
micro switch. You can then replace the micro switch with spare parts designed for the same
model number.
Figure 6-29 Removing the switch which detects if the sample rack is loaded in place
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2.5mm hex wrench to remove the two M3×8 stainless steel inner hex screws which affix the
micro switch on the test tube presence support (see the following figure), unplug the
corresponding cables on the switch, and remove the micro switch. You can then replace the
micro switch with the same specialized spare parts from the manufacturer.
Figure 6-30 Removing the switch which detects the presence of test tubes on the sample rack
1-micro switch which detects the presence 2- M3×8 stainless-steel inner hex
of test tubes on the sample rack screw (×2)
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5. Further dismantling of the sample transfer unit—removing the vertical loading assembly of the
test tube rack
Use a #2(Ph2) Phillips screwdriver to remove the four M3×8 cross-recessed pan-head
combination screws (see the following figure) which affix the vertical loading assembly of the test
tube rack, and then remove the vertical loading assembly of the test tube rack.
Figure 6-33 Further dismantling of the sample transfer unit
—loading assembly of the test tube rack
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Tools/Spare Parts
#2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver
Corresponding specifications needed to replace the main control panel
Preliminary Steps
1. Turn off the power switch on the left side of the device.
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2. Pull out the power cord plug from the rear panel of the device.
3. Open the left side door.
Disassembly
1. Pull out the peripheral wires and connectors attached to the main control panel.
2. As shown in Figure 6-37, remove the two M4×8 cross recessed pan-head combination screws
affixing the pallet for the main control panel. Push the PCB handle to the left and then to the right
so as to detach the plug that connects the main control panel to the rear panel from the socket.
Take out the main control panel assembly along the PCB pallet chute.
Figure 6-37 Replacement of the main control panel
Installation
Follow the corresponding disassembly steps in reverse order.
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Tools/Spare Parts
#2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver
The replacement driver panel with the same specifications
Preliminary Steps
1. Turn off the power switch on the left side of the device.
2. Pull out the power cord plug from the rear panel of the device.
3. Open the left side door.
Disassembly
1. Pull out the peripheral wires and connectors attached to the driver panel.
2. Disassemble the driver panel below the main control panel by referring to the procedure for
disassembling the main control panel.
Installation
Follow the corresponding disassembly steps in reverse order.
Tools/Spare Parts
#2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver
The replacement reagent testing panel with the same specifications
Preliminary Steps
1. Turn off the power switch on the left side of the device and pull out the power cord plug from the
back panel of the device.
2. Open the left side door.
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Disassembly
1. Remove the four M3×8 cross recessed pan-head combination screws affixing the protective
cover of the reagent testing panel and remove the protective cover.
Figure 6-38 Replacement of reagent testing panel (1)
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Installation
All the wirings need to be set up according to the working procedures or the original positions of
the machine components to prevent them from being crushed or otherwise damaged.
Pay attention to the position of wires when installing the sensor panel so as to prevent the wires
from breaking.
Purpose
The sheath-flow sensor can be disassembled and replaced by following the procedures specified in
this section; however, in each case, "6.2 Preparatory Work Before Repairs", "6.9 Replacement of
DIFF Bath Assembly" and "6.11 Replacement of the Main Control Panel" need to be taken before
you begin.
Tools/Spare Parts
#2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver
The replacement sheath-flow sensor with the same specifications
Preliminary Steps
1. Turn off the power switch on the left side of the device.
2. Pull out the power cord plug from the rear panel of the device.
3. Open the left side door and the front panel cover, and take off the main control panel and the
driver panel.
Disassembly
1. Pull out the first plug at the top from the back of the reagent testing panel, then open the wire
clips for the sheath-flow sensor on the inner wall of the left clapboard to take out the wire.
2. Pull out the tube attached to the sheath-flow sensor and remove it from the wire clip.
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Installation
Follow the corresponding disassembly steps in reverse order. Plug the wire connector into the
reagent testing panel and re-connect the tubing.
Purpose
The temperature sensor can be disassembled and replaced by following the procedures specified in
this section; however, in each case, "6.2 Preparatory Work Before Repairs" needs to be taken before
you begin.
Tools/Spare Parts
#2 (Ph2) Phillips screwdriver
2 hex-socket screwdriver
The replacement temperature sensor with the same specifications
Preliminary Steps
1. Turn off the power switch on the left side of the device and pull out the power cord plug from the
back panel of the device.
2. Open the left side door and the front panel cover.
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Disassembly
Loosen the screws in the bracket for temperature sensor to take the sensor out. Then replace it with
a new sensor and tighten the screws.
Figure 6-40 Disassembling the temperature sensor
Installation
Follow the corresponding disassembly steps in reverse order.
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7.1.1 Preparation
Confirm the PC configuration.
RAM ≥2G
CPU ≥1.4G
2. In the subsequent dialog boxes, keep clicking "Next", then select "Install" in the following screen
(see Figure 7-2).
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3. At last, click "Finish" button to complete the software installation (see Figure 7-3).
Figure 7-3 Complete the software installation
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2. Click the "Open File" button, then select and open the upgrade file
"upgrade_1105_vxxxx_XXXXXXXXXXXX.tar" in the popup dialog box.
"xxxx" indicates the version of the upgrade file, and "XXXXXXXXXXXX" indicates the release
date of the upgrade file.
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3. Click "Upgrade".
The upgrade confirmation dialog box will pop up.
4. Click "Yes".
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The successful upgrading of the upgrade tool is shown in the picture below.
5. After it is successfully upgraded, power off the device and then close the upgrade tool.
2. Keep clicking "Next," and then select "Install" in the screen as shown below.
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3. Click "OK".
4. Click "OK" to continue the upgrade.
5. Finally, click "Finish" to complete the upgrade.
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All versions are the same, no need to upgrade All version numbers, Exit the upgrade program.
before and after upgrade,
are the same and no
upgrade is required.
Data upgrade fail, version is XXX XXX version's data Exit and restart the
compatibility process fails upgrade.
while the application
program is being
upgraded.
Create app tar file fail The model of the main Replace with the upgrade
unit program does not package that correctly
match that of the upgrade corresponds to the main
package. unit.
Ssh run script Upgrading bootstrap Restart the main unit and
program fails. try to upgrade again.
/dymind/app/upgrade/script/up_uboot.sh fail
Ssh run script Upgrading kernel program Restart the main unit and
fails. try to upgrade again.
/dymind/app/upgrade/script/up_kernel.sh fail
Ssh run script Upgrading main control Restart the main unit and
panel FPGA fails. try to upgrade again.
/dymind/app/upgrade/script/up_main_fpga.sh
fail
Ssh run script Upgrading driver panel Restart the main unit and
FPGA fails. try to upgrade again.
/dymind/app/upgrade/script/up_driver_fpga.sh
fail
Ssh run script Upgrading driver panel Check if the dial-up status
MCU fails. of the driver panel board
/dymind/app/upgrade/script/up_driver_mcu.sh is OFF.
fail
Restart the main unit and
try to upgrade again.
Ssh run script Upgrading autoloader Restart the main unit and
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Since the replacement and maintenance of some components can lead to changes in relevant tuning
parameters, this section introduces the tuning procedures for the parameters that may be affected.
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5. Click the "Single Step Left" or "Single Step Right" button, confirm that the center of the test tube
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is basically in line with that of the test tube rack, and then click "OK".
6. Place the test tube at position No.10 of the test tube rack, and then place the test tube rack onto
the loading platform. Click "Check" and observe whether there is anything wrong with the test
tube grip and placement. If the position has deviated, start the debugging process over.
2. Observe if the beam of the barcode scanner is exactly in the center of the opening of the test
tube rack. If it is not, adjust the position of the scanner and tighten up the two M3×8 combination
screws which affix the scanning assembly.
3. Place a test tube with a barcode at position 10-1 of the test tube rack with the barcode directly
facing the opening of the test tube rack, and then click "Start Debugging". A "click" sound
indicates the scanning has been successful. If you hear no "click" sound, please debug the
scanner again or check its quality.
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2. Fill in the "Target" cells corresponding to W-MCV and MCV with the reference values for quality
control.
3. Perform the QC test for three times in a row for the first run.
The results for each time will be automatically displayed.
If the CV falls within reasonable parameters, the screen will show the CV and Gain values for
the first run. Go to step 4.
If it does not fall within reasonable parameters, then the system will delete the previous
results. Please repeat this step.
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4. Perform the QC test for three times in a row for the second run.
The results for each time will be automatically displayed.
If the CV falls within reasonable parameters, the screen will show the CV and Gain values for
the second run, and show the final results. Please click "OK" to complete gain calibration.
If it does not fall within reasonable parameters, then the system will delete the previous
results. Please repeat this step for gain calibration.
3. Input the calibrator lot No. "JZQX-01" in the text box for "Lot No.", and click the "Exp. Date"
control to set the expiry date of the calibrator.
4. Input the target value of the current calibrator parameter.
The calibration mode is "Whole Blood" by default, so there is no need to set the mode.
5. Set the well-shaken calibrator under the sample probe, then press the aspiration key on the
analyzer or "Start" button on the screen to start the calibration counting.
6. Repeat Step 5 for a total of 12 times to get 12 results of calibration counting.
After the counting is complete, a dialog box will pop up indicating that the test is complete.
Click the "Save" button to save the calibration result.
If significant differences are found across results, a dialog box for data abnormality will pop
up. Please redo the calibration.
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8.7.1 Preparation
In order to connect to LIS, please make sure:
The analyzer main unit and software have been installed successfully.
The computer installed with analyzer software has equipped with double NIC (10/100M adaptive
network card).
2. Taking Window 7 operating system as an example, click the network connection icon ( ) on
the desktop of the system where the analyzer software has been installed and click the Open
Network and Sharing Center on the pop up box.
The system launches the screen as shown in Figure 8-1.
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3. Click Change adapter settings on the right side of the interface to access the Network
Connections interface, as shown in Figure 8-2.
Figure 8-2 Network Connections
4. Right click on the network card to be set and click Properties in the pop-up shortcut menu.
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6. Click Use the Following IP address to set IP address as 10.0.0.102, subnet mask as
255.255.255.0; other parameters can be skipped.
The IP address of analyzer is 10.0.0.101. To make sure analyzer software can be connected to the
main unit normally, same network segment should be used in PC as 10.0.0.102 to connect to the
main unit.
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Please analyze the connection failure reason according to the data sent by the screen, and
start to reconnect after the solving the problem If the problem still exists, please contact the
hospital network administrator to handle it.
4. Input the IP address and port of LIS workstation in Network Settings area.
Find the IP address and port of LIS in the network setup interface in the LIS workstation; if IP
address can’t be found, try the method below:
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The IPv4 address in the red box is the IP address of LIS workstation.
The IP address 192.168.8.44 of the LIS workstation shown as above is used as an example, real IP
should be in the same network segment with LIS server.
The LIS icon in the upper right side on the analyzer screen turns from gray to multi-color
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This section introduces error messages that can appear in the analyzer, possible causes, and
troubleshooting steps to be taken by the operator. If the problem persists after troubleshooting,
please take hardware issues into account and consider replacing the relevant parts or panels.
Problem Solution
No. Problem Description
Name
The sample syringe fails to This syringe problem can occur while it is being
leave its initial position. moved. Please refer to the following solution:
The sample syringe fails to 1. Follow the instructions in "6.6 Replacing the
return to its initial position. Sheath Flow Syringe Assembly" to disassemble
the syringe, then remove the dust cover and
The sample syringe takes optocoupler. Plug the optocoupler into the
too many steps to return to connector of the syringe optocoupler. The user
its initial position. enters the "Status > Sensor" screen and covers
the center of the optocoupler with a piece of
The sample syringe is busy. paper. Check if the optocoupler status shown in
the screen is blocked; if yes, then the optocoupler
Sample syringe timeout
is working properly.
The lyse syringe fails to 2. Follow the instructions in "6.6.2 Replacing the
Syringe leave its initial position. Motor" to disassemble the syringe motor and
1 replace it with a new motor. Then go to syringe
problem The lyse syringe fails to
self-test under "Self-test > Syringe"; if the syringe
return to its initial position.
is working, then the maintenance has been
The lyse syringe takes too successful.
many steps to return to its
initial position.
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Problem Solution
No. Problem Description
Name
The horizontal motor fails to 1. The user enters the "Status > Sensor" screen
leave its initial position. and covers the center of the optocoupler with a
piece of paper. Check if the optocoupler status
The horizontal motor fails to shown in the screen is blocked. If it is, then the
return to its initial position. optocoupler is working properly; if not, then refer
The motor fails to move to to "6.3.2 Replacing the Optocoupler" on how to
the WBC position. replace the optocoupler.
2. Run the machine and observe if the synchronous
The motor fails to move to pulley is slipping. If it is, then replace the stopper
the DIFF position. screws of the pulley (you will need to apply
thread adhesive).
The motor fails to move to
Horizontal
the open sampling position. 3. Refer to "6.3.3 Replacing the Sampling Assembly
2 motor in X- or Y-direction" to disassemble the sampling
problem The horizontal motor fails to assembly and make sure the motor wiring is
move to the autoloader secure. If the wiring is OK, then disassemble the
sampling position. motor and replace it with a new one. After the
installation, make proper adjustments to the belt's
The horizontal motor is
tension, then go to the assembly self-test under
busy.
“Self-test > Syringe”. If the assembly is working,
Optocoupler Timeout in the then the maintenance process is OK.
horizontal motor
The vertical motor fails to 1. The user enters "Status > Sensor" screen and
Vertical motor leave its initial position. covers the center of the vertical optocoupler with
3 a piece of paper. Check if the corresponding
problem The vertical motor fails to optocoupler status shown in the screen is
return to its initial position. blocked. If it is, then the optocoupler is working
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Problem Solution
No. Problem Description
Name
The motor fails to move into properly; if not, then refer to "6.3.2 Replacing the
position to isolate the air Optocoupler" on how to replace the optocoupler.
bubbles. 2. Run the machine and observe if the synchronous
pulley is slipping. If it is, then replace the stopper
The motor fails to move to screws of the pulley (you will need to apply
the DIFF bath position. thread adhesive).
The motor fails to move to 3. Refer to "6.3.3 Replacing the Sampling Assembly
the counting bath position. in X- or Y-direction" to disassemble the motor
from the sampling assembly and make sure
The motor fails to move to motor wiring is secure. If the wiring is OK, then
the open sampling position. disassemble the motor and replace it with a new
one. After the installation, make the proper
The vertical motor fails to
adjustments to the belt tension, then go to the
move to the pre-piercing
assembly self-test under “Self-test > Syringe”. If
position.
the assembly is working, then it has been
The vertical motor fails to successfully fixed.
move to the autoloader
sampling position.
The loading motor fails to 1. The user enters "Status > Sensor" screen and
leave its initial position. covers the center of the vertical optocoupler with
a piece of paper. Check if the corresponding
The loading motor fails to optocoupler status shown in the screen is
return to its initial position. blocked. If it is, then the optocoupler is working
Loading motor action properly; if not, then refer to 6.10 Dismantling and
overtime. Replacing the Sample Transfer Unit on how to
replace the optocoupler.
Loading motor busy. 2. Run the machine and observe if the synchronous
pulley is slipping. If it is, then replace the stopper
Loading The optocoupler of the
screws of the pulley (you will need to apply
4 assembly loading motor is not working
thread adhesive).
problem properly.
3. Refer to "6.10 Dismantling and Replacing the
The loading assembly is not Sample Transfer Unit" to disassemble the motor
at its initial position. from the loading assembly and make sure motor
wiring is secure. If the wiring is OK, then
Loading assembly busy.
disassemble the motor and replace it with a new
Loading fails. one. After the installation, make the proper
adjustments to the belt tension, then go to the
assembly self-test under "Self-test > Other
Loading action overtime. Self-test". If the assembly is working, then it has
been successfully fixed.
Feeding The feeding motor fails to 1. The user enters "Status > Sensor" screen and
5
assembly leave its initial position. covers the center of the vertical optocoupler with
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Problem Solution
No. Problem Description
Name
problem The feeding motor fails to a piece of paper. Check if the corresponding
return to its initial position. optocoupler status shown in the screen is
blocked. If it is, then the optocoupler is working
Feeding motor action properly; if not, then refer to 6.10 Dismantling and
overtime. Replacing the Sample Transfer Unit on how to
replace the optocoupler.
Feeding motor busy.
2. Run the machine and observe if the synchronous
The optocoupler of the pulley is slipping. If it is, then replace the stopper
feeding motor is not working screws of the pulley (you will need to apply
properly. thread adhesive).
3. Refer to "6.10 Dismantling and Replacing the
The feeding assembly is not
Sample Transfer Unit" to disassemble the motor
at its initial position.
from the loading assembly and make sure motor
Feeding assembly busy. wiring is secure. If the wiring is OK, then
disassemble the motor and replace it with a new
Feeding failed. one. After the installation, make the proper
adjustments to the belt tension, then go to the
assembly self-test under "Self-test > Other
Feeding action overtime. Self-test”. If the assembly is working, then it has
been successfully fixed.
6 The unloading motor fails to 1. The user enters "Status > Sensor" screen and
leave its initial position. covers the center of the unloading optocoupler
with a piece of paper. Check if the corresponding
The unloading motor fails to optocoupler status shown in the screen is
return to its initial position. blocked. If it is, then the optocoupler is working
Unloading motor action properly; if not, then refer to "6.10 Dismantling
overtime. and Replacing the Sample Transfer Unit" on how
to replace the optocoupler.
Unloading motor busy. 2. Refer to "6.10 Dismantling and Replacing the
Unloading
Sample Transfer Unit" to disassemble the motor
assembly The optocoupler of the
from the loading assembly and make sure motor
problem unloading motor is not
wiring is secure. If the wiring is OK, then
working properly.
disassemble the motor and replace it with a new
The unloading assembly is one. After the installation, make the proper
not at its initial position. adjustments to the belt tension, then go to the
assembly self-test under "Self-test > Other
Unloading assembly busy. Self-test". If the assembly is working, then it has
been successfully fixed.
Unloading fails.
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Problem Solution
No. Problem Description
Name
2. Run the machine and observe if the synchronous
Pinch motor action pulley is slipping. If it is, then replace the stopper
overtime. screws of the pulley (you will need to apply
thread adhesive).
3. Refer to "6.8 Dismantling and Replacing the Mix
Assembly" to disassemble the motor from the
Pinch motor busy. sampling assembly and make sure motor wiring
is secure. If the wiring is OK, then disassemble
the motor and replace it with a new one. After the
installation, make the proper adjustments to the
The optocoupler of the belt tension, then go to the assembly self-test
pinch motor is not working under "Self-test > Other Self-test". If the
properly. assembly is working, then it has been
successfully fixed.
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Problem Solution
No. Problem Description
Name
3. Refer to "6.8 Dismantling and Replacing the Mix
Assembly" to disassemble the motor from the mix
Mix motor busy. assembly and make sure motor wiring is secure.
If the wiring is OK, then disassemble the motor
and replace it with a new one. After the
The optocoupler of the installation, make the proper adjustments to the
unloading motor is not belt tension, then go to the assembly under
working properly. “Self-test > Other Self-test”. If the assembly is
working, then it has been successfully fixed.
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Problem Solution
No. Problem Description
Name
screws).
3. Check if the synchronous belt has the proper
The mix assembly is not at tension. If it does not, tighten it up.
its initial position. 4. The user enters "Status > Sensor" screen and
covers the center of the optocoupler with a piece
of paper. Check if the corresponding optocoupler
status shown in the screen is blocked. If it is, then
the optocoupler is working properly; if not, then
refer to "6.8 Dismantling and Replacing the Mix
Assembly" on how to replace the optocoupler.
Mix action overtime. 5. Enter Self-test > Other Self-test, run the mix
assembly’s self-diagnostic, and check if the
motor is working properly. If it is not, refer to 6.8
Dismantling and Replacing the Mix Assembly and
replace the motor.
The 12V Abnormal +12V power. Refer to "6.11 Replacement of the Main Control
power is not Panel" to replace the main control panel.
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working
properly Abnormal -12V power.
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Problem Solution
No. Problem Description
Name
Abnormal pressure of
positive-pressure chamber
(higher than normal)
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Problem Solution
No. Problem Description
Name
Abnormal pressure of
negative-pressure chamber
(lower than normal)
Abnormal pressure of
negative-pressure chamber
(higher than normal)
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Problem Solution
No. Problem Description
Name
Insufficient [LYA-3].
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Problem Solution
No. Problem Description
Name
picture, among which Potentiometer A
corresponds to Testing Point A, and so on
and so forth).
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Connections
The following refers specifically to trouble analysis and error identification regarding failures to
connect the analyzer operating software to the main unit
1. Confirming the power indicator light on the back panel
The 5 power indicator lights on the top right corner should always be lit and red in color once the
machine has been powered on, as shown in the following picture.
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6. Confirming IP Settings
Enter the WINDOWS Network Connection Settings screen as shown in the following picture.
Confirm that the IP address settings are correct as shown in the following picture.
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There is something wrong with the network connection as indicated in the following picture.
It may be caused by abnormalities along the network cable. Please try again after replacing
the network cable.
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