Section 7 Sampler Unit 7.1. Funetion of the Sensors. 7.2, PCB No. 1188 (Sampier Control Board) 7.24. Block Diagram, 7.22. Sensor Input Circ P 723. Stepper Motor Control Circuit. 724, Sorial intertace Circut. 725. Watch Dog Circuit 726, Settings and adjustment. 727. LEDs and Test Points. 7.28. Assembly Draving... BREBOD 7.8. PCB No. 1244 (Sampler Control Board). 7.8.1. Block Diagram... 732. Sensor Input Circuit. 7.33. Stepper Motor Control Grcuit. 734, Serial interface Circut..... TS. Watch Dog Circut. 7338. Settings and adusiment 8.7. LEDs and Test Points. 7.38. Assembly Drawing UF-100 Sid Revised July 1998 ECA 3970005,Section 7 Sampler Unit 7.1. Function of the Sensors This section describes the location and the function of 7 sensors associated with the sampler unt. Table 7-1 Functions of the Sensors Sensor] Name Function No. {| Rack detection Sensor_| Detecting the existence of the Racks 2] Tube Position Sensor — ] 1. Detecting the tube position 2! Monitoring the tube Rack Movernent 3, Fiing the Rack S| Sample Volume Sensor Detecting the sample volume 4 [Shift End Sensor ‘Detecting the existence of the Rack in he left lend of the Measurement Line S| Backward End sensor | Detecting the Left Rack Poo! fu 6 | Forward End Sensor | Detecting the existence of the Rack In the Measurement Line of the Right Rack pool 7 | Rack Postion Sensor | Detecting the existence of the lack in the Measurement Line of the Left Rack Pool sensor@ ‘Sensor Om a ‘ ss sone} Sew Sensor) Figure 7-1: Sensor Location UF-100 SM TH Revised July 1998 by ECR S97D0087.2. PCB No. 1188 (Sampler Control Board) This board is located in the sampler unit. One chip micro-processor (MB897 15A) Is provided on this board, and this processor controls rack operation of the sampler unit by the control command from PCB No, 6358. This board is connected with PCB No. 6358 through the serial interface. This board consists ofthe following circuits. i) Sensor input circuit (for seven sensors). ii) Stepper Motor Control Circuits. |i) Serial Interface circuit for data communication with PCB No. 6358. 7.21, Block Diagram PROM (8000H ~ FFFFH) 82 kbyte sngor Input cpu Photo sensor : limit switches : 3 MB89715A (PCB No. 1188) ‘Stepper motor control circuits: 3 Serial interface Jt PCB No. 6358 Figure 7-2: PCB No. 1188 Block Diagram 7.2.2. Sensor Input Circuit This circuit monitors the seven sensors and outputs to PCB No. 6358 on the Main Unit. Sensor 1: Rack Detection Sensor This sensor detects the existence ofthe racks in the right rack pool. The direct light detection method Is used for detection of the racks. ‘One photo transistor is used as the sensor, and one LED is located at the opposite side of right rack pool as the light source, The reflecting light photo sensor may be affected to its function by the scattered light around the ‘sensor and the photo transistor may have an error upon the objects. Accordingly, the light source LED should be it intermittently by employing the pulse diving circuit, which triggers the mono-stable rmult-vibrator combined into the photo detector circuit to stabilize the operation senscr. When AUTO analysis starts or immediately after the rack currently analyzed on the measurement ine being moved out from the right rack pool, the signal level at port P47 of M2 (MB89715A) is turned to “Hin order to turn on the light source LED. After 40 usec, the sensor status is monitored, and then, LED is turned off. The signal level of P62 will be "L” when the sensor detects rack, or “H" if there is no rack. UF-100 81M 72 Revised July 1998, by ECR 3970005,Sensor 2: Tube Position Sensor This sensor is used to monitor the rack shift operation on the Measurement Line, Two micro-switches are used in this sensor. ‘The port P40 of M2 (MB89715A) is used as an input port. In normal condition, these switches are ‘open, the signal level of P40 is “ When the rack on the Measurement Line is shifted, these switches are once turned on (P40 level is “H’, then immediately turned off) Sensor 3: Sample Volume Sensor ‘This sensor detects the sample volume. One photo transistor is used as the sensor, and one LED is Jocated at the opposite side of the Measurement Line as the light source. Since this cout has the data latch circuit, sensor input is monitored every 25 msec while sampler operation. When the rack on the Measurement Line Is shifted, the signal level at P70 of M2 (MB89715A) is tured to “Hi” so that the light source LED is tumed on for 40 useo. The state of sensor is kept at the latch circuit M11 (74HC123) and simultaneously, DS is It for 25 msec. Sensor 4: Flack Shift End Sensor ‘This sensor detects the rack reaching to the left end of the Measurement Line, One micro-switch is Used in this sensor. When the sensor (micro-switch) is turned on, the signal level of the port P73 of M2 (MB89715A) becomes “L”. ‘Sensor 5: Rack Full Sensor ‘This sensor detects the rack reaching to the end of the left rack pool. One micro-switch is used in this sensor. ‘The micro-switch is used in this sensor. When the sensor (micro-switch) is turned on, the signal level of the port P74 of M2 (MB89715A) becomes “L’, Sensor 6: Rack Shift End Sensor This sensor detects the existence of the rack in the Measurement Line of the right rack pool. The reflecting ight photo sensor may be affected to its function by the scattered light around the sensor ‘and the photo transistor may have an error upon the objects. Accordingly the light source LED should be lit intermittently by employing the pulse driving circuit, which triggers the mono-stable rmuiti-vibrator combined into the photo detector circuit to stabilize the operation sensor. ‘The state of the sensor is checked as follows; ') The light source LED is tumed on (signal level of P71: *H") {) After 70 jisec of tuning on the LED, the state of sensor is checked, It the rack is existing in the measurement line, the signal level of port P63 of M2 is “Lif not, itis oH. li) The light source LED is turned off Sensor 7: Feed-out Position Sensor This sensor detects the existence of the rack in the Measurement Line of the left rack pool. Tre aetng Kot detection matiode elo used bas sensor. This cut tear to the Feedtin End Sensor. ‘The state of the sensor is checked as follows; 1) The light source LED is turned on (signal level of P72:"H"). 1) After 70 usec of turning on the LED, the state of sensor is checked. If the rack is existing in the measurement line, the signal level of port P64 of M2 is “L’, if not “Hr. |i) The light source LED is tuned off F-10084 73 Rovised July 1998 by ECR 39700057.2.3, Stepper Motor Control Circuit This circult controls the thee stepper motors, for RACK FEED-IN, RACK SHIFT and RACK FEED- OUT operations. However, when D8 is not lt by Watch Dog Circult, each motor does not operate. 1MB8713 is used as the Stepper Motor Control IC. FT6021 drives each motor. For the motor power ON/OFF, uPA1523H is used. Each motor is used in the 2-phase excitation mode. Also a limit switch is installed on each motor to detect the stop position. |) RACK FEED-IN MECHANISM CONTROL CIRCUIT Clock signal for the FEED-IN MECH. stepper motor is provided from the port P44 of M2 (MB89715A) to MS (MB8713). The direction of rotation is determined by signal level at port P33 of M2, and FEED-IN operation is performed while the level is °L”. ‘When the RACK FEED-IN sensor (micro-switch) is tured on, the signal level at the port P41 of M2 becomes “L", and motor operation will stop. The state of motor ON or OFF depends on the signal level at the port P34 of M2. |i) RACK SHIFT MECHANISM CONTROL CIRCUIT ‘Glock signal for the SHIFT MECH. stepper motor is provided from the port P4s of M2 (1B89715A) to Ma (MBB713).. When the RACK SHIFT sensor (micro-switch) is tumed on, the signal level at the port P42 of M2 becomes ‘L’, and motor operation will stop. The state of motor ON or OFF depends on the signal level atthe port P51 of M2 RACK FEED-OUT MECHANISM CONTROL CIRCUIT Clock signal for the RACK FEED-OUT MECH. stepper motor drive is provided from the port P4S of M2 (MB89715A) to M3 (MB8713). When the RACK FEED-OUT sensor (micro-switch) is turned on, the signal level at the port P43 of M2 becomes “L’, and motor operation will stop. The state of motor ON or OFF depends on the signal level at the port P53 of M2, 7.2.4. Serial Interface Circuit M2 (CPU/ MB89715A) has a builtin UART. It is used for communication with the PCB No. 6335 in Main Unit. Pin assignment of M2 for this citcuits as follows; P56: DTR P57: RTS P80: DSR. P61: CTS Ms (MC145407) is provided as a level converter (CMOS level RS-232C level) of this circuit. 7.2.5, Watch Dog Circuit “This board has the watch dog circuit for safety requirement of stepper motors’ operation, ‘This circuit monitors the state of CPU port P32, and will prohibit the stepper motor operations when, the signal level from CPU is not repeatedly switched "H” and “L” every 25 msec. While the stepper motors driving being enabled, LED D6 is lt. UF-100 81M Th Revised July 1998 by ECR 39700057.2.8. Settings and adjustment i) VR1: (for Sensor 8 level adjustment) ‘&. Use oscilloscope to check the voltage at TP3. Then, adjust VR1 so that the peak voltage is 3.5V£0.5V. Also, verify that DS is lt at this time. b, Make sure that DS is not iit when 10.0 mL water is in a sample cup. (See Figure 7-3.) Sample cup position Sensor 3 eas hoeO0000000 o000000000 looddd00000 Figure 7-3 Sample cup position at Sensor 3 adjustment 7.2.7, LEDs and Test Points LED DS: Sensor 3 level check: ON when blood is detected. D6: watch dog LED: OFF when the main power is tumed off. Test Points ‘TP3: Sensor 3 voltage level TPH: Voc (¥5V) ‘TP2: GND UF-100 SM 78 Revised July 1998 by ECR 3970057.2.8. Assembly Drawing iy) eae, Set tase a oG 1a 2| |e ES) a1 1s Taf me 36" oe csi) Bi fo —_ ones gat om, cS oe a OO 8 6 ad rT .O, e) ieee 2 9 By Beg 8 IO} Bas Qe O- | HE OSS = elo Figure 7-4 PCB No. 1188 Assembly Drawing UF-00m4 Revised July 1998 by ECR 3970005,7.3. PCB No. 1244 (Sampler Control Board) ‘This board is located in the sampler unit, One chip micro-processor (MB89T635) is provided on this board, and this processor controls rack operation of the sampler unit by the control command from PGB No. 6358. This board is connected with PCB No. 6358 through the serial interface. ‘This board consists ofthe following circuits. i) Sensor input circuit (for seven sensors). ii) Stepper Motor Control Circuits. li) Serial interface circult for data communication with PCB No, 6358. 7.3.1, Block Diagram PROM (8000H ~ FFFFH) 82 kbyte, jansor Mput ie Photo sensor : 4 limit switches : 3 MB89T635 (PCB No. 1244) ‘Stepper motor control circuits: 3 Serial interface MP PCB No. 6358 Figure 7-5 PCB No. 1244 Block Diagram 7.3.2. Sensor input Circuit This circuit monitors the seven sensors and outputs to PCB No. 6358 on the Main Unit. Sensor 1: Rack Detection Sensor “This sensor detects the existence of the racks in the right rack pool. ‘The direct light detection method is used for detection of the racks. ‘One photo transistor is used as the sensor, and one LED is located at the opposite side of right rack pool as the light source. ‘The reflecting light photo sensor may be affected to its function by the scattered light around the sensor and the photo transistor may have an error upon the objects. Accordingly, the light source LED should be lit intermittently by employing the pulse driving circuit, which triggers the mono-stable ‘multi-vibrator combined into the photo detector circuit to stabilize the operation sensor. ‘When AUTO analysis starts or immediately after the rack currently analyzed on the measurement fine being moved out from the right rack pool, the signal level at port P21 of M2 (MBBST635) is turned to *H! in order to turn on the light source LED. After 40 usec, the sensor status is monitored, and then, LED is turned off. The signal level of P35 will be ‘L” when the sensor detects rack, or “H” if there is no rack. UF-1008M 1 ‘Added July 1998, ECR 3870005Sensor 2: Tube Position Sensor ‘This sensor is used to monitor the rack shift operation on the Measurement Line. Two micro-switches are used in this sensor. ‘The port P36 of M2 (MB89T635) is used as an input port. In normal condition, these switches are ‘open, the signal level of P36 is *H’. When the rack on the Measurement Line i *H", then immediately turned off). shifted, these switches are once turned on (P36 level is, Sensor 3: Sample Volume Sensor “This sensor detects the sample volume. One photo transistor is used as the sensor, and one LED is located at the opposite side of the Measurement Line as the light source. Since this circuit has the data latch circuit, sensor input is monitored every 25 msec while sampler operation. ‘When the rack on the Measurement Line is shifted, the signal level at P22 of M2 (MBB9T635) Is ‘tumed to “H' so that the light source LED is tumed on for 40 usec. The state of sensor is Kept at the latch circuit M11 (74HC123) and simultaneously, DS is it for 25 msec. Sensor 4: Rack Shift End Sensor This sensor detects the rack reaching to the left end of the Measurement Line. One micro-switch is, Used in this sensor. When the sensor (micro-switch) is turned on, the signal level of the port P50 of M2 (MB89T635) becomes “L’ Sensor 5: Rack Full Sensor ‘This sensor detects the rack reaching to the end of the left rack pool. One micro-switch is used in this sensor. The micro-switch is used in this sensor. When the sensor (micro-switch) is turned on, the signal level of the port P74 of M2 (MB89T635) becomes *L”. Sensor 6: Rack Shift End Sensor This sensor detects the existence of the rack in the Measurement Line of the right rack pool. The reflecting light photo sensor may be affected to its function by the scattered light around the sensor and the photo transistor may have an error upon the objects. Accordingly, the light source LED. ‘should be it intermittently by employing the pulse driving circuit, which triggers the mono-stable multi-vibrator combined into the photo detector circuit to stabilize the operation sensor. ‘The state of the sensor is checked as follows; 1) The light source LED is turned on (signal level of P68: “H"). i) After 70 sec of tuning on the LED, the state of sensor is checked. lithe rack is existing in the measurement ling, the signal level of port P52 of M2 is " “Hr. ii) The light source LED is tured off. inet, itis, Sensor 7: Feed-out Position Sensor This sensor detects the existence of the rack in the Measurement Line of the left rack pool ‘The reflecting light detection method is also used in this sensor. This circut is similar to the Feed-in End Sensor. The state of the sensor is checked as follows; 1) The light source LED Is turned on (signal level of P67: “H"). i) After 70 usec of turing on the LED, the state of sensor is checked. Iethe rack s existing in the measurement lino, the signal level of port P53 of M2 is“L",ifnot, itis bh Ai) The light source LED is tuned off UF-100:M 78 ‘Added July 1998 ECR 39700057.3.3. Stepper Motor Control Circuit This circuit controls the three stepper motors, for RACK FEED-IN, RACK SHIFT and RACK FEED- ‘OUT operations. However, when D6 is not lt by Watch Dog Circuit, each motor does not operate. ‘SP0255 is used as the Stepper Motor Control IC. MP4402 and xPA1500 drive motors. For the motor power ON/OFF, uPA1523H is used. Each motor is used in the 2-phase excitation mode. Also a limit switch is installed on each motor to detect the stop position. i) RACK FEED-IN MECHANISM CONTROL CIRCUIT Clock signal for the FEED-IN MECH. stepper motor is provided from the clock generator (Me6240P to SPO255. The direction of rotation is determined by signal level at port P60 of M2, ‘and FEED-IN operation is performed while the level is “L”. When the RACK FEED-IN sensor (micro-switch) is tumed on, the signal level at the port P71 of M2 becomes “L”, and motor operation will stop. The state of motor ON or OFF depends on the signal level at the port P61 of M2. ) RACK SHIFT MECHANISM CONTROL CIRCUIT Clock signal for the SHIFT MECH. stepper motor is provided from the clack generator M66240P to SPO2S5. ‘When the RACK SHIFT sensor (mioro-switch) is tumed on, the signal level at the port P72 of M2 becomes *L", and motor operation will stop. The state of motor ON or OFF depends on the signal level at the port P63 of M2. fi) RACK FEED-OUT MECHANISM CONTROL CIRCUIT lock signal for the RACK FEED-OUT MECH. stepper motor drive is provided from the clock generator M66240P to SPO255. When the RACK FEED-OUT sensor (micro-switch) is turned on, the signal level at the port P73 ‘of M2 becomes ‘L", and motor operation will stop. The state of motor ON or OFF depends on the signal level at the port PES of M2. 7.34 Serial Interface Circuit M2 (CPU/ MBB9TE35) has a built-in UART. tis used for communication with the PCB No. 6335 in Main Unit. Pin assignment of M2 for this circuits as follows; P42: DTR P40: RTS P43: DSR Pat: CTS Ma (MC145407) is provided as a level converter (CMOS level RS-232C level) of this circuit. 7.3.5. Watch Dog Circuit This board has the watch dog circu for safety requirement of stepper motors’ operation. ‘This circuit monitors the state of CPU port P20, and wil prohibit the stepper motor operations when. the signal level from CPU is not repeatedly switched "H” and *L" every 25 msec. While the stepper motors driving being enabled, LED D6 isi UF-1005M 7.9 ‘Added July 1998 ECR 39700057.3.8. Settings and adjustment |) V1: (for Sensor 3 level adjustment) ‘a. Use oscilloscope to check the voltage at TP3. Then, adjust VR1 so that the peak voltage is, 3.5V +05 V. Also, verily that DS is lt at this time. b. Make sure that DS is not It when 10.0 ml water is in a sample cup. (See Figure 7-6.) Sample cup position Sensor 3 mie i os lo#0000000 [6000000000 lelelejefojejejejeso) Figure 7-8 Sample cup position at Sensor 3 adjustment 7.3.7. LEDs and Test Points LED DS: Sensor 3 level check: ON when blood is detected. Dé: watch dog LED: OFF when the main power is tumed off Test Points TPS: Sensor 3 voltage level ‘TPA: Voo (+5V) ‘TP2: GND UF-100 SIM 740 ‘Added July 1998 ECR 39700057.3.8, Assembly Drawing TR! J TR2 J27R3 19 TRE a2 nd ch RUS OO Sy eee By rss ihe 8 7 0 i "7 tie os eo lene a | 9 7 om eye ¢ L 5S OD pipet £231} aig ca ae ae Tones f.0 oa, Hea PCa ad Is ee eee mia ead itt Qari i Dp Figure 7-7 PCB No. 1244 Assembly Drawing UF-100 SM mH ‘Added July 1998 ECR 3970005