Turbi-Quick

Service MANUAL

Manual code MAN-088 – Revision 2

Revision date: February 25, 2016
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Prior to repair any instrument, carefully read the “Turbi-Quick - User’s Manual”
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CONTENTS
Page
1. INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION.......................................................................................................................4
1.1. GENERAL DESCRITION................................................................................................................... 4
1.2. CUVETTE HOLDER.......................................................................................................................... 4
1.3. SMART CARD SLOT......................................................................................................................... 5
1.4. POWER ON SEQUENCE................................................................................................................... 5
2. INSTRUMENT DISMOUNT.............................................................................................................................6

3. LAMP REPLACEMENT...................................................................................................................................9

4. FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE......................................................................................................10

4.1. PRELIMINARY INFORMATION..................................................................................................... 10
4.2. DB9 NULL MODEM CABLE........................................................................................................... 10
4.3. FIRMWARE FILES.......................................................................................................................... 10
4.4. UPGRADE PROCEDURE................................................................................................................. 11
5. BOARDS AND CABLES.................................................................................................................................12

6. SPARE PARTS LIST.......................................................................................................................................13

7. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.....................................................................................................................14
7.1. READING ERRORS............................................................................................................................... 14
7.2. Troubleshooting table................................................................................................................................14
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1. INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION

1.1. GENERAL DESCRITION

 The main part of the instrument is the photometer. The photometer is composed of a lamp, 2
different optical filters selected with a slider and a photo sensor connected to a sensor board.

 The photometer part of the instrument is maintained at 37°C constant temperature for the sample
reaction. A Heater and a Fan are used to keep the correct temperature.

 A mixer motor with magnet

stirrer is included below the EXT. EXT.
reading chamber to mix the 12Vdc PRINTER c:>

sample when needed. (firmware upgrade) PC

 A push button in the top part of

POWER SMARTCARD DTE
the instrument is used to let the INPUT CONNECTOR RS232 PUSH
user confirm every step of the BUTTON

reading process and other FAN

functions. (SENS con.)

POWER HEATER
CPU BOARD BOARD
 A smartcard is used to set the (ID con.)
TEMP. SENS.

correct reading parameters of MIXER MOTOR

the analysis and as down
counter. LAMP

LCD DISPLAY

 A Text LCD display with SAMPLE

backlight is used as user

interface. A B FILTER SELECTOR

PHOTO
 A printer connector is used to SENSOR

connect an external printer for

sample results and for the SENSOR
firmware upgrade capability. BOARD

 An external low voltage power

supply unit is used to power the
instrument and the optional printer.

1.2. CUVETTE HOLDER

The temperature of this part is maintained to 37°C. 5 cuvette positions are
available. Position 1 to 4 are pre-incubation channels and can be used to keep
samples at 37°C temperature. The channel marked with “” symbol is the
photometer channel where cuvette must be transferred after the pre-incubation
phase. The photometer uses 2 different filters (marked A and B) and a slider
can be used to select the correct one for the analysis. The filter required is
shown in the display during power on and depend on the smartcard inserted.

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1.3. SMART CARD SLOT

The smartcard slot in the back of the instrument is

used to accept a smartcard supplied with every
analysis kit. This smartcard includes all the
information and parameters for the test. Main
information is: calibration curve, reagent Lot#,
expiry date and N° of test to be performed with the
kit. The smart card is specific for any test kit and
cannot be used with different kit box reagents.

A valid smartcard is needed to be able to turn on the instrument completely.

1.4. POWER ON SEQUENCE

A valid smartcard must be inserted in the instrument before turn it on. After power on the instrument
show the firmware information. The fan runs for some seconds.

+------------------+
| Turbi-Quick |
| Reader V.2.0F |
+------------------+

The firmware can be upgraded if needed. Upgrades can be available if new analysis types are added to
the list of the instrument capability. The upgrade procedure is explained in this manual in the “Firmware
Upgrade Procedure” chapter.

Information about the smartcard analysis selected are shown in the display. The filter slider must be
move in its correct position, filter “A” in this case. If the printer is connected the same information will be
printed.

|CRP-Latex |
|Filter: A |
|Lot.9999 16/05/05|
|test counter: 9999|

The instrument shows the temperature and start the warm-up process until it reaches 37.0°C.

+------------------+
|Warmup to 37.0 C. |
|Temperature: 34.6 |
+------------------+

The instrument will do an initial filter calibration.

+------------------+
|Filter calibration|
|please wait... |
+------------------+

And a lamp warm-up also.

+------------------+
| Lamp warmup |
| please wait... |
+------------------+

After a short time, the instrument displays the analysis screen and it is ready to run.

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2. INSTRUMENT DISMOUNT

Unscrew the bottom panel screws

CPU BOARD

LCD DISPLAY

PHOTOMETER

To dismount the photometer group just unscrew it from the plastic case.
One screw only fixes it to the case.

The CPU board and the photometer group are

connected by 2 flat cables. The picture shows the
correct cables connection. Warning: If cables are
connected in a wrong way all boards may be
damaged.

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If the mixer motor replacement is needed, unscrew its small

screw in the side.

MIXER MOTOR

SENSOR BOARD

The small sensor board. If the sensor board replacement is needed,

unscrew the 2 screw that fix it to the filter case.
There is no need to dismount this board to change the filter group.

To open the filter case, unscrew its 2 screw and lift it up.

FILTER CASE

MAGNETS
The filters group is mounted in its hinge. There are 2
magnets that keep the group in its position. The position
for the selection of the filter “A” or the filter “B” is forced
by the magnets.

HINGE

To remove the back panel, unscrew the top screw.

Unscrew the 2 bottom screw

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Lift up the metal panel near the top button and remove the panel from
the back. Warning the fan is connected to the power board.

POWER BOARD

To dismount the power board, unscrew the 5 screw in the

back and then the 2 screw in the top.

HEATER

The power board and the heater are fixed with the top part of the instrument by
one screw only.

POWER BOARD

TEMPERATURE SENSOR PUSH BUTTON

The power board and the heater are fixed

with the top part of the instrument by one
screw only. If the power board need to be
replaced, put a new thermal compound in
the signed position of the picture to avoid
problems with the heater.

THERMAL COMPOUND

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3. LAMP REPLACEMENT

Unscrew the top screw

Unscrew the 2 bottom screw

Lift up the metal panel near the top button and remove the panel from the back. Warning the fan is
connected to the power board.

Disconnect the old lamp connector

There is a small screw below the top push button. Unscrew it a

while and remove the old lamp. Replace with the new lamp. Push
the lamp to the limit and fix the screw. Warning: do not touch the
lamp glass. Clean it with alcohol if needed. Connect the lamp
cable and turn on the
instrument with a valid
smartcard inserted.

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Check the light of the lamp. The light must be circle and around the whole small hole of the sensor input.
If the light is not in the center of the hole unscrew the lamp a while and try to rotate the lamp, then fix it
again.

Close the back metal panel. The fan cable must be fixed in the heat sink to avoid the contact with the fan
rotor.

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4. FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE

4.1. PRELIMINARY INFORMATION

The Turbi-Quick firmware can be upgraded easily. You need a standard null modem cable (cross-cable),
PC with a standard serial port and the upgrade firmware files.

If you don’t have a PC with a standard DB9 serial

port, you can use an USB/Serial adapter. In this
case please configure your adapter as COM1 or
COM2 serial port.

To connect the instrument please use only a cross

cable type to avoid damage to the instrument
and/or to the PC.

4.2. DB9 NULL MODEM CABLE

This is the pin-out of the null modem cable for the

upgrade. It is a standard cable. A gender changer
may be required.

Turbi-Quick PC
DB9 Male Con. DB9 Female Con.

1,6 ------------ 4
2 ------------ 3 Change configuration to
3 ------------ 2 COM1 if needed.
4 ------------ 1,6
5 ------------ 5
7 ------------ 8
8 ------------ 7

4.3. FIRMWARE FILES

The firmware upgrade folder includes the following files:

-IMP20FEL.FUL (instrument firmware file, “20F” is the version number)

-README.TXT (a file with latest release notes)
-UPD_COM1.BAT (batch file for COM1 serial port connection)
-UPD_COM2.BAT (batch file for COM2 serial port connection)
-UPDATE.EXE (the upgrade software)

To avoid possible problems with the windows path names we suggest to copy the folder in the root
directory of your disk or just in a temporary folder (example “c:\”, “d:\temp”). Do not leave the folder in
the “Desktop”.

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4.4. UPGRADE PROCEDURE

 Turn off the Turbi-Quick

 Connect the instrument to the serial port of the PC with the cross cable

 In the upgrade firmware folder, double click on the UPD_COM batch file corresponding to the
PC serial port connected to the instrument.

 The upgrade software will start with following message:

 Turn on the instrument. The software detects the instrument and start the upgrade process.

 At the end of the upgrade process the instrument will restart with the upgraded firmware.
During the start-up the instrument will show the firmware version number in the display. The
instrument is upgraded.

NOTE: The upgrade procedure is not dangerous. If something goes wrong during the upgrade process
you can turn off the instrument and repeat the complete procedure. If the instrument screen stays blank
after a power on, you can repeat the upgrade procedure to reload the firmware correctly.

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5. BOARDS AND CABLES

In the instrument there are 3 different electronic boards.

- CPU board (main board that control the whole instrument)

- Power board (power to lamp, heater and mixer motor)
- Sensor board (light sensor board)

Warning: The connector of the power board and sensor board are of the same type. Do not connect the
cables in a wrong way or you can damage all the boards. Please follow the connection diagram below.

SENSOR BOARD

SMARTCARD POWER INPUT

CONNECTOR
(below) SERIAL PORT

PUSH BUTTON

TEMP. SENSOR

CPU BOARD
HEATER

LCD DISPLAY

LAMP

FAN

MIXER

POWER BOARD

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6. SPARE PARTS LIST

This is the list of the instrument spare parts as reference. This list is subject to changes without notice.
Before order any part please check if you have an updated spare part list.

Suggested parts refer to the number of instruments on field. To keep the service as fast as possible we
suggest to keep a minimum stock of parts. This table includes our suggestion based on our experience
and take care of the cost of the parts also.

Spare parts list code: LPA-IMP-EL-01(03) March 24, 2011

Code Description Suggested %

EEE20-099 Board CRP-CPU rev.1.0 cod.CRP10A01 2%

EEE20-113 Board IMP-POWER rev.2.0 cod.IMP20A02 2%

EEE20-139 Board IMP-SENS - photometer sensor 2%

EEE30-074 Cable IMP-10C01 - sensor board 2%

EEE30-075 Cable IMP-10C02 - power board 2%

ELE10-029 Power supply unit EA1050A-120 2%

ELE56-003 IMP push button 5%

MEE41-003 CRP bottom panel ---

MEE52-008 IMP fan back metal panel ---

SEM30-001 Fan 12Vdc40x40x10 assembled 5%

SEM30-008 IMP Mixer motor 2%

SEM30-022 Turbi-Quick Lamp with connector 5%

SEM30-023 IMP Display kit with cable 2%

SEM50-011 IMP Assembled filter kit 2%

SEM50-044 IMP-EL blue/white case +label kit ---

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7. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

7.1. Reading errors

If the filter calibration fail, the following messages can be displayed:

– Check if the filter selected is the right one. Press the push
+--Reading error!--+
button to repeat the filter calibration.
|Check r. channel |
– Check if the reading channel is empty. During the filter
|Check filter pos. |
calibration the reading chamber must be empty.
|and press button |
– Check if the lamp is on. Try to replace the lamp.
– If the problem is present only with one filter, try to replace the
filter group. If the problem exist for both filters try to replace the lamp.
– Try to replace the sensor board.
– Note: the instrument must be used in a room with no direct strong light above it.

– Check if the filter selected is the right one. Press the push +---White error!---+
button to repeat the filter calibration. |Check r. channel |
– Check if the reading channel is empty. During the filter |and press button |
calibration the reading chamber must be empty. +------------------+
– Try to replace the sensor board.
– Note: the instrument must be used in a room with no direct strong light above it.

– Check and remove any direct light above it. +---Black error!---+
– Try to replace the sensor board. |Check r. channel |
|and press button |
+------------------+

7.2. Troubleshooting table

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Result problems Reagents Try another analysis kit

Temperature wrong Check the fan and the heater
Mixer Replace the mixer motor
Invalid card Smartcard not present or not Insert a valid smartcard
correct for the instrument
The temperature doesn’t reach Heater problem Replace the power board
37.0°C Lamp broken Replace the lamp

The printer is not working
The instrument screen still blue
and the instrument don’t work
The instrument doesn’t work at
all
Bad or broken printer
Electronic problem
Power supply unit problem
Replace the printer
Original printer must be used
Try to load the firmware with
the upgrade procedure or
replace the CPU board
Replace power supply unit

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