SECTION 2 HYDRAULICS AND MECHANICS

2.1 DETECTOR UNIT ........................................................................... 1

2.1.1 Outline .................................................................................. 1
2.1.2 Functions .............................................................................. 1
2.1.2.1 Mixing Chamber....................................................... 1
2.1.2.2 Transducer Chamber (Detector Block No.40 Assy) . 1
2.1.2.3 Thermistor ............................................................... 1
2.1.3 Signal Input/Output ............................................................... 1

2.2 CP UNIT ......................................................................................... 2

2.2.1 Outline .................................................................................. 2
2.2.2 Functions .............................................................................. 2
2.2.2.1 Applicable Collection Tube and Adaptors ................ 2
2.2.3 Signal Input/Output ............................................................... 3

2.3 SYRINGE UNIT .............................................................................. 4

2.3.1 Outline .................................................................................. 4
2.3.2 Features................................................................................ 4
2.3.3 Signal Input/Output ............................................................... 4

2.4 MOTOR .......................................................................................... 5

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SECTION 2 HYDRAULICS AND MECHANICS 2.1.2.3 Thermistor

2.1 DETECTOR UNIT A thermistor for temperature compensation is located in the detector
unit.
2.1.1 Outline
Transducer Chamber
The Detector Unit consists of the Mixing Chamber for whole blood Mixing Chamber
dilutions, the open type Transducer Chamber and the Hgb Flow Cell.

2.1.2 Functions Thermistor

2.1.2.1 Mixing Chamber

(1) The first dilution sample is prepared with 15 uL of whole blood

sample (1:130), and the second dilution sample is prepared with 200
uL of the first dilution sample (1:1360).
(2) Sample is mixed by spouting the diluent into the chamber.
(3) Sample is discharged by applying vacuum.
(4) Diluent is discharged by syringe operation.
(5) Overflow is drained outside the Main Unit.

2.1.2.2 Transducer Chamber (Detector Block No.40 Assy) Hgb Flow Cell

(1) Sheath flow transducer with a ceramic jet nozzle of 0.2 mm inner Figure 2-1: Detector Unit
diameter (front sheath only).
(2) One aperture of 75 um diameter is commonly used for WBC and
RBC detection. 2.1.3 Signal Input/Output
(3) Two nozzles dispense the diluent and lyse from over the transducer
chamber. The volumes of these reagents are determined to 500 uL With PCB No.3057T1 (Analog, Logger, Driver board)
by syringe. - Thermistor analog signals
(4) Lowered detection voltage level (to 58V). - Hgb detection signals
(5) The Hgb Flow Cell (Hgb Unit No.16) is combined with the - Cell detection resistance pulses
transducer.

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2.2 CP UNIT 2.2.2 Functions

2.2.1 Outline 2.2.2.1 Applicable Collection Tube and Adaptors

One sample tube is set in the open-door type holder with a tube Refer to Section 1.7.9 for the collection tubes.
adapter. Refer to Section 1.7.10 for the adaptors for each sample tube.
The piercer is held by the arm located in the top, and the stepping motor Jump to Section 1.7.9 ]
drives it down to pierce the sample cap. Open tube is also applicable. Jump to Section 1.7.10 ]
The control tube or micro tube requires special adaptors. 2.2.2.2 Door Lock

Reference: The CP Unit is shown below. The Cap Piercing Unit of When the piercer is moving down and “Aspirating” is displayed on the
pocH-100i is named as “Aspiration Unit No. 11”. LCD, the sample door is locked by solenoid for security.

2.2.2.3 Sensors

Door open/close: Photo interrupter

Adaptor detection: Micro switch
Piercer home position (upper end): Photo interrupter

Door Sensor

Adaptor Sensor

Figure 2-2-1: CP Unit

Figure 2-2-2: Door and Adaptor Sensors

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2.2.3 Signal Input/Output

With PCB No.3057T1 (Analog, Logger, Driver board)

- Piercer home position sensor signal (photo interrupter)
- Door sensor signal (photo interrupter)
- Adaptor sensor (Micro switch)
- Piercer up/down driving motor (STM2) signal
- Door lock solenoid driving signal

Piercer Home
Position
(Upper End)

Figure 2-2-3: Piercer Home Position Sensors

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2.3 SYRINGE UNIT
Syringe Unit No.21
2.3.1 Outline (diluent)

The stepping motor driving stroke is transferred to the volumetric piston

Syringe Unit No.22
by the timing belt. (sample and sheath)

2.3.2 Features

(1) Syringe Unit No. 21

- 1 each of Ceramic piston of 12 mm diameter
- For diluent dispense and lyse quantity measurement

(2) Syringe Unit No. 22

- 2 each of SUS piston of 2 mm diameter
- For sample aspiration and sheath flow
- The entire unit should be replaced when needed. Seal and o-ring
replacement is not allowed for data assurance.

2.3.3 Signal Input/Output

With PCB No.3057T1 (Analog, Logger, Driver board)

- Syringe home position sensor signals
Photo Interrupter1: Syringe Unit No.21 (large)
Photo Interrupter2: Syringe Unit No.22 (small)
- Syringe up/down driving motor signal
STM1: Syringe Unit No.21 (large)
STM3: Syringe Unit No.22 (small)

Figure 2-3: Syringe Unit

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2.4 MOTOR

STM Driving Unit Operation (CW direction)

STM1 Syringe Unit No. 21 (for diluent: large) Up
STM2 Piercer up/down Up
STM3 Syringe Unit No. 22 (for sample: small) Down
STM4 Piercer back/forth Back
STM5 Pinch Valve No. 4 (double) Close
STM6 Pinch Valve No. 3 Close

STM1 STM3
Diluent Syringe Sample Syringe STM2
Piercer Up/down

STM4
Piercer Back/Forth

STM6
Pinch Valve

STM5
W-Pinch Valve

(Left Side Interior) (Front Interior) (Right Side Interior)

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