Operation Card of BS-400 Chemistry Analyzer
1 Checking before Powering On
1 Check the power supply and make sure it can supply
proper voltage for the analyzer.
2 Check the connections among the analyzing unit,
operation unit and printer. Make sure the connections
are right and secure. Check the power cords of the
analyzing unit, operation unit and printer, and make
sure they are well connected to the power sockets.
3 Check and make sure sufficient printing paper is
prepared for the printer.
4 Check if concentrated wash solution A and B are
sufficient. If not, please refill.
5 Check the reagent disk and ensure alkaline and acid
wash solutions are placed respectively on position D1
and D2, and distilled water on position W. If not,
please refill.
6 Check the sample disk and ensure the following
solutions are placed correctly.
Position U: Urine diluent;
Position D1: ISE cleaning solution;
Position D2: Acid wash solution;
Position D3: Alkaline wash solution;
Position W: Distilled water
If not, please refill.
7 If your analyzer is equipped with the ISE module,
please make sure the reagent pack is installed with
sufficient reagent.
8 Check the connection of deionized water tank and
turn on the inlet valve.
9 Check the drainage of low-concentration waste. Make
sure the tubing is not bent and the waste level is not
higher than the waste outlet of the analyzer.
10 Check the connection of high-concentration waste
bucket and make sure it is emptied.
11 Check if leakage or air bubbles exist on the sample
syringe and reagent syringe.
12 Check the sample probe and make sure the probe is
not contaminated or bent. If the probe is contaminated
or bent, clean or replace it.
13 Check the reagent probe and make sure the probe is
not contaminated or bent. If the probe is contaminated
or bent, clean or replace it.
14 Check the sample mixer and reagent mixer and make
sure the mixers are not contaminated or bent. If the
mixers are contaminated or bent, clean or replace
them.
2 Powering On
Connect the power cord of the system to the socket and then
switch on the powers in the sequence presented below:
a. Turn on the water unit;
b. Place the Main Power to the ON position;
c. Place the Power to the ON position;
d. Turn on the monitor of the computer;
e. Turn on the computer;
f. Turn on the printer.
3 Starting the Operating Software
Start the Windows operating system. The BS-400 operating
software will be started automatically.
4 Setting Parameters
Before requesting tests, perform the following steps to
finish the settings:
9 Select ParametersÆTestÆBasics in succession,
and enter test parameters following the reagent
package insert.
9 Select ParametersÆTestÆReference in
succession, and set the reference ranges.
9 Select ReagentsÆReagent Setup, and set up the
reagent information.
9 Carryover: Select ParametersÆCarryover, and
set up reagent carryover.
9 Select ParametersÆTest ÆCalibration, and set
up calibrators and calibration rule.
9 Select ParametersÆTest ÆQC, and set up
controls and QC rule.
9 Select SetupÆHospital, and set up the hospital
information.
9 Select SetupÆPrint, and set up printer and print
templates.
9 Select SetupÆLIS, and set up LIS host and
communication mode.
9 Select SetupÆBar Code, and set up sample and
reagent bar code rules.
5 Loading Reagents
Load reagents to their assigned positions on the
reagent disk, and then remove the bottle caps. Please
select correct bottle type as configured so that the
reagent inventory can be checked accurately.
6 Programming Calibrators
Run calibrations when needed.
Select CalibrationÆCalib. Request, and request
calibration run for desired tests.
After requisition is finished, place the calibrators in
assigned positions on the sample disk.
Select the button to start running the calibrators.
Select CalibrationÆResults and select a test from the
Tests list to view the results.
7 Programming Controls
Select QCÆQC Request, and request quality controls
for desired tests.
After requisition is finished, place the control samples in
assigned positions on the sample disk.
Select the button to start running the controls.
To view QC results, select QCÆReal-time (Daily/Day
to Day).
8 Programming Samples
„ Request samples
1) Request samples manually (in any conditions)
Select SamplesÆSample Request, and request
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samples with desired tests.
After requisition is finished, place the samples in assigned
positions on the sample disk.
2) Download samples from LIS (when the system is connected
to LIS)
Load the samples on the sample disk;
Select SamplesÆSample Request, and select Download to
download samples from LIS that are configured or identified
successfully by hand-held bar code reader.
3) Scanning/Downloading samples (when the system is
equipped with the fixed sample bar code reader and LIS)
Place the samples in any positions on the sample disk.
„ Select the button to start running the samples.
„ To view test results, select SamplesÆCurrent (or
History).
9 Programming STAT Samples
„ Requesting/running STAT samples
1) Emergent samples
Select and then request emergent samples on the
Request Emergent Samples dialog box.
After entering the test information, place the samples on
assigned positions and then select . 13
2) Ordinary STAT samples
Select SamplesÆSample Request, then request samples
with desired tests and tick the check box to the left of STAT.
After requisition is finished, place the samples in assigned
positions on the sample disk.
Select the button to start running the samples.
„ To view test results, select SamplesÆCurrent (or
History).
10 Programming Reagent Blanks
If needed, follow this procedure to run reagent blanks.
Select ReagentsÆReagent Blank and request reagent
blanks.
Select the button to start running the reagent blanks.
To view test result of reagent blank, select date range on the
View Blank Results window of the Reagent Blank page and
search for desired reagent blanks.
11 Adding/Deleting Samples and Tests
„ Adding new samples
1) Adding samples manually
Select SamplesÆSample Request and request samples with
desired tests.
After requisition is finished, place the samples in assigned
positions on the sample disk.
Select the button to start running the samples.
2) Obtaining samples automatically
Load the samples on the sample disk;
Select SamplesÆSample Request, and select the Download
Operation Card of BS-400 Chemistry Analyzer
button to download samples from the LIS host that are
identified successfully by the bar code reader.
Select SamplesÆSample Request, and select the
Scan button to scan bar code labels of the added
samples.
Select the button to start running the samples.
„ Adding/Deleting tests
Select SamplesÆSample Request, then select a
sample and select desired tests that you want to add or
delete.
12 Rerunning a Sample
When analysis is finished, you can rerun desired
sample in two modes: Manual and Auto.
To rerun a sample manually, you can:
„ Select SamplesÆCurrent, then select desired
sample and click the Rerun button. Or
„ Select StatusÆSample Disk, then select desired
sample on the disk graph and click the Rerun button.
To rerun a sample automatically, you should:
Set up the rerun conditions on the System page of the
Setup screen. The system will rerun the samples
according to the conditions you have configured.
Editing Test Results
When analysis is finished, you can edit the test results if
needed.
‹ Note: Test results can only be edited by
authorized personnel.
Select SamplesÆCurrent (or History), then select the
Edit button and edit desired test result on the popup
dialog box.
To make linear transform to the results of one or more
tests, select a test on the Current or History page(By
Test), then select a test and click Compen..
14 Printing/Sending Test Results
Select SamplesÆCurrent (or History), then select
desired test results and click the Print/Send button.
15 Exiting the Operating Software
When analysis is finished and the system is in Idle
status, select Shutdown to exit the operating software.
16 Powering Off
After exiting the Windows operating system, following
this procedure to turn off the powers:
a. Turn off the printer;
b. Turn off the monitor of the computer;
c. Place the Power of the analyzing unit to OFF;
d. Turn off the water unit.
17 Checking after Powering Off
1 Cap every reagent bottle on the reagent disk.
2 Remove the calibrators, controls and samples
from the sample disk.
3 Check the surface of the analyzing unit for
stains, and if any, wipe them off with clean soft
cloth.
4 Check the high-concentration waste bucket
and empty it if necessary.