Urine Analyzer

UA-15

User s Manual

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE

OPERATION
3, Hagavish st. Israel 58817 Tel: 972 3 5595252, Fax: 972 3 5594529 [email protected]

MRC.VER.01-1.13
Contents
How to use the manual ............................................................................................ 1
1 Introduction........................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Displayed/Printed Results ................................................................................................... 2
2 Installation ............................................................................................................ 4
2.1 General................................................................................................................................ 4
2.2 Environment requirements .................................................................................................. 4
2.3 Unpacking............................................................................................................................ 4
2.4 Structure of the Instrument.................................................................................................. 5
2.5 Connected to computer....................................................................................................... 6
2.6 Power On............................................................................................................................. 6
2.7 Install Paper Roll ................................................................................................................. 7
2.8 Adjust the Display................................................................................................................ 7
2.9 Introduction of Software ...................................................................................................... 7
2.10 Turn off the Instrument .................................................................................................... 10
3 Setup .................................................................................................................. 11
3.1 Critical Value...................................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Grade................................................................................................................................. 12
3.3 Real-time Clock ................................................................................................................. 12
3.4 Printer ................................................................................................................................ 13
3.5 RS-232C............................................................................................................................ 14
3.6 Serial No............................................................................................................................ 15
4 Testing ................................................................................................................ 16
4.1 Select testing mode........................................................................................................... 16
4.2 Select sample No. ............................................................................................................. 16
4.3 The single mode................................................................................................................ 17
4.4 The Batch Modes .............................................................................................................. 18
4.5 Stop Testing ....................................................................................................................... 18
5 Reports ............................................................................................................... 19
5.1 Date List ............................................................................................................................ 19
5.2 Report................................................................................................................................ 21
6 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................. 23
7 Maintenance of the Instrument ........................................................................... 24
7.1 General maintenance........................................................................................................ 24
7.2 Daily maintenance............................................................................................................. 24
7.3 Disinfection ........................................................................................................................ 25
7.4 Periodic maintenance........................................................................................................ 26
 Urine Analyzer

How to use the manual

General
Thank you to be the user of urine mahcine.
This manual is a users guide for Urine Analyzer, and contents system installation, operating
procedures and maintenance. We suggest that the user read the manual carefully.
Please read the ext.
The instruments with different versions or collocations will have some differences in functions

Symbols description
Symbols in the manual

NOTE!
Notes contain additional information or tips when using the instrument.

Symbols on the instrument

Synonym for Caution,consult accompanying documents is Attention, see
instructions for use.
The symbol is labeled beside the power outlet and some external interface.

The symbols for SERIAL NUMBER, The serial number shall be after or below the
symbol, adjacent to it.

The symbol means the product is in vitro diagnostic medical device.

The symbol indicates the manufacturer and its address, after which are shown its
name and address.

The symbol indicates EU representatives of the manufacturer and their addresses,

after which are shown their names and addresses.

The symbol indicates biological pollution, marked in the part where the instrument
contacts the clinical reagent. The symbol appears in black side and yellow
background.

The symbol indicates temperature range of the analyzers during storage and
transportation.

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1 Introduction
1.1 Specifications
Power Required a.c.220V22V ,50HZ1Hz
a.c.110V11V ,60Hz1Hz
Dimensions 270mm186mm170mm
Weight 2.0Kg
Ambient Operating 10 to 30
Temperature range
Ambient Operating 80%
Humidity range
Light Source LED
Printer EPSON micro thermo printer, width 57mm
Display Liquid Crystal Display
Interface RS-232C
Testing items Leukocytes, Urobilinogen, Bilirubin, Nitrite, pH,
Specific Gravity, Blood, Glucose, Protein,
Ketone, Ascorbic Acid
Usable Strip 11 Para

Table 1.1

1.2 Displayed/Printed Results

Arbitrary Conversional SI
LEU - neg.
15 cells/L
1+ 70 cells/L
2+ 125cells /L
3+ 500cells/L
URO Norm. Norm. Norm.
1+ 2.0 mg/dL 33 mol/L
2+ 4.0 mg/dL 66 mol/L
3+ 8.0 mg/dL 131 mol/L
4+ 12.0 mg/dL 200 mol/L
BLD - neg. neg.
1+ 0.06 mg/dL 25 cells/L
2+ 0.15 mg/dL 70 cells/L
3+ 0.75 mg/dL 250cells/L

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Arbitrary Conversional SI
BIL - neg. Neg.
1+ 1.0 mg/dL 17 mol/L
2+ 3.0 mg/dL 50 mol/L
3+ 6.0 mg/dL 100 mol/L
KET - neg. neg.
1+ 15 mg/dL 1.5 mmol/L
2+ 30 mg/dL 3.0 mmol/L
3+ 80 mg/dL 8.0 mmol/L
GLU - neg. neg.
60 mg/dL 3 mmol/L
1+ 100 mg/dL 5.5 mmol/L
2+ 250 mg/dL 14 mmol/L
3+ 500 mg/dL 28 mmol/L
4+ 1000 mg/dL 55 mmol/L
PRO - neg. neg.
15 mg/dL 0.15 g/L
1+ 30 mg/dL 0.3 g/L
2+ 100 mg/dL 1.0 g/L
3+ 300 mg/dL 3 g/L
4+ 1000 mg/dL 10 g/L
PH 5
6
7
8
9
NIT -
1+
2+
SG 1.005
1.010
1.015
1.020
1.025
1.030
VC - 0 mmol/L
0.6 mmol/L
1+ 1.4 mmol/L
2+ 2.8 mmol/L
3+ 5.6 mmol/L

Table 1.2

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2 Installation
2.1 General
This chapter provides detailed installation instructions for the Urine Analyzer. The installation
steps must be followed correctly to ensure proper installation, operation and service. Read this
section carefully before attempting to operate the instrument.
This is a precision instrument and must be handled accordingly. Rough handling or dropping of
the instrument will disturb internal calibrated optics and/or cause other damage. Always handle
the instrument with care.

2.2 Environment requirements

As with all sensitive electronics instruments, longtime exposure to excessive humidity and
temperature should be avoided. Temperature should be held relatively constant to obtain the
highest degree of operating stability. The ambient temperature range for instrument operation is
10 to 30; the maxim ambient humidity is 80% relative humidity. Before operating, allow the
instrument to equilibrate to the environment conditions.
Place the instrument where it will not be subjected to extreme temperature variations. Avoid
proximity to open windows, ovens, hot plates, open burners, radiators, dry ice baths, and in
particular, to direct sunlight. The machine should not be used in an explosive atmosphere.

2.3 Unpacking
Carefully remove the instrument and accessory package from the shipping carton. Inspect the
carton and instrument for visible signs of damage. If damage to the instrument exists, immediately
file a complaint with the carrier.
The following parts and accessories should be included with the instrument:
Operating Manual ( 1 )
Paper Roll ( 1 )
Warranty card ( 1 )
Power supply adapter ( 1 )
RS-232C Communication Cable ( 1 )
Make sure all these items have been included with your instrument, and keep them for future
use.
After the instrument has been unpacked, place it on a firm work surface in the designated work
area. Make sure there is nothing in front of the instrument that will obstruct the reagent strip feed
table when it moves out to the load position.
NOTE: Retain the machine shipping carton for future use. If the instrument ever
needs to be shipped, the shipping carton will afford the best protection.

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2.4 Structure of the Instrument

Printer
Cover

Feed Table
Feed Table Display Keypad
Insert
Figure 2.1
Figure 2.1 shows the front view of the instrument. Pay attention to the feed table and the feed
table insert components. The reagent strip is held and moved in and out by these two
components while being tested. The feed table is mounted on the instrument and cannot be
removed from the instrument. The feed table insert is mounted on the feed table and can be
removed from the feed table when need to be cleaned or disinfected (see 7. Maintenance of the
Instrument).

Figure 2.2
Figure 2.2 shows the rear view of the instrument. Pay attention to the Voltage Select Switch.
Read 2.6 Power On carefully before you power on the instrument.

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White Plastic
Calibration Chip

Reagent Strip
Holding Channel

Figure 2.3
The reagent strip holding channel is used to hold the strip while being tested. The white plastic
calibration chip is used to afford a calibration standard for photo metering. It must be treated
carefully during the whole life of the instrument (see 7. Maintenance of the Instrument).

2.5 Connected to computer

The machine can also be connected to a host computer via the RS-232C serial port. Plug one
end of the RS-232C cable into the serial port on the rear panel of the instrument; plug the other
end into the serial port on the host computer.

2.6 Power On
Plug one end of the power line into the instrument and the other end into a appropriate
grounded AC electrical outlet, then turn on the instrument by placing the power switch to the 1
position.

NOTE: Incorrect position of the voltage selection switch will cause a

damage.
After the power is on, the instrument shows the logo immediately on the displayer and begins to
perform a self diagnosis and calibration process. If any error reported during the progress, refer to
the Troubleshooting. Once the self diagnosis and calibration process completed, the instrument
will show the system main menu including the logo, the software version, operating items, date
and time.

Test
Urine Analyzer
Ver 1.00.24
09:12:34
Reports
2003.08.21
Options

Figure 2.4

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2.7 Install Paper Roll

There is no paper roll in the printer when being shipped. Install a paper roll before using the
instrument.

1. Be sure that the instrument is in idle state, press Esc until the display return to the main
menu.
2. Lift the printer cover on the top of the instrument.
3. Remove the used paper roll core.
4. Place a new roll of paper into the printer, with the paper unrolling from the beneath.
5. Feed the paper under the roller, and to advance the paper through the printer press . If the
paper does not catch immediately, gently feed the paper into the roller while continuing to
press . To make insertion easier, be sure the leading edge is a clean, straight cut; trimming
the paper to a point may also assist in easier insertion.
6. Allow 4-5 cm of paper to advance through the roller, then feed the paper through the opening
on the printer cover. Place the lip of the cover under the ledge on the instrument opening and
close the cover. Press down firmly on the back of the cover until it snaps into place.

2.8 Adjust the Display

1. Open the printer cover on the top of the instrument.
2. Adjust the potentiometer (see Figure 2.5 ) using a suitable screwer, rotate it to find a position
where the contrast of the screen is the most suitable.

Potentiometer

Figure 2.5

3. Reinstall the printer cover.

2.9 Introduction of Software

Figure 2.4 shows the main menu of the instrument. It is the entry of a multi-level menu system,
from which all the user-selectable functions can be accessed. The main menu displays the date,
time and the software version.

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The main menu lists 3 menu items, Test, Reports and Options. The item surrounded by a
shadowed box is the item being selected.
The content of the menu is the following:
Single Mode
Test Slow Batch Mode
Fast Batch Mode
Reports

Critical Value

Grade

Strip
Displayer
Real-time Date
Clock Time
Options Option
Printer Shade
Diagnosis
9600
19200
Serial Port
38400
57600
Serial No 700801001

Table 2.1

The operator executes the designated functions using the keyboard. The Keyboard includes 3
arrow keys and 3 function keys.
Key Function

Fn Used to show or close a pop-up menu or mark a specimen during testing.

Used to select the previous menu or option, or increase the selected digit
while a number is being edited.
Used to select the next menu or option, or decrease the selected digit
while a number is being edited.
Used to select the next digit while editing an integer, to feed paper at the
main menu or to select the menu in the next column while multi column
being displayed.

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Key Function

Esc Used to stop current operation;

Used to exit from current menu to upper menu level.
Start Used to begin a reagent test or to make new settings accepted;

Table 2.2
When any menu under the main menu being displayed, the menu title is shown at the top of the
displayer to indicator the location of the current menu, for example:

Options>Real-time Clock>Date

2006.06.03

2006.06.03

Figure 2.6
Sometimes pop-up menu is used to accept instructions from the operator. Press Fn to show a
pop-up menu, for example:
Move Out
Move In

Figure 2.7
The highlighted item is the item being selected. Press Start to execute the corresponding
function, Esc or Fn to close the pop-up menu.
When a parameter need is to be input, the software will show an input box, for example:
Select Date
2006-05-23

Figure 2.8
If the parameter being edited has several segments, use to change the select fields and
press / to modify. Press START to validate the input.
When an error occurs, the software will show a message box with a short and a long buzz, for
example:
E21
Printer Paper Empty!

Figure 2.9
When a long process being done, the software will show a message box to indicate the status,
for example:

Printing

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Figure 2.10

2.10 Turn off the Instrument

1. Be sure that the instrument is in idle state, press Esc until the display return to the main
menu.
2. Press Fn to show a pop-up menu:

Move Out
Move In

Figure 2.11

3. Select Move In by and , and press Start , the feed table begins to move in until the
storage position.
4. Place the power switch to the 0 position.

NOTE: It is strongly recommended that the feed table should be moved

to the storage position before turning the instrument off.

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3 Setup
At the main menu( See Figure 2.4 ), use and as necessary to select Options , and
press Start to enter Options menu:

Options

Strip Displayer

Critical Value Printer

Grade Serial Port
Real-time Serial No.
Clock

Figure 3.1
In this menu, the operator can:
Correct the system clock;
Set the options for printer and serial port;
Select the reagent strip , testing results output unit and critical values;
Show serial No. of the instrument.

3.1 Critical Value

Critical values are a set of values to be compared with the testing results. If the result of a
certain parameter is the same as or higher than the corresponding critical value, a * will be
inserted in front of the corresponding row while the report being displayed and printed.
At the Options menu, use and to select Critical Value, press Start to enter the
Options>Critical Value menu:
Options>Critical Value
LEU neg.
NIT neg.
URO norm.
PRO +
PH 7.0
BLD 3+
SG 1.015
KET neg.
BIL neg.
GLU 10

Figure 3.2
Use and to select a parameter to be modified, press Start to show a pop-up window:

LEU
75 /uL

Figure 3.3
Use and to change the value, press Start to validate the modification or press Esc to
abandon.

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3.2 Grade
The Options>Grade menu is used to select the grade unit system in which the results being
displayed and printed. The selectable unit systems are Arbitrary, Conversional and SI. For detail,
refer to Table1.1.
At the Options menu( See Figure 3.1 ), use and to select Grade, press Start to enter
Options>Grade menu:

Options>Grade

Arbitrary
Conversional
SI

Figure 3.4
Use and as necessary to select the designated unit system, press Start to validate the
new selection.

3.3 Real-time Clock

The instrument equipped a real-time clock chip to afford date/time information while a report is
generated. After the instrument was unpacked, the real-time clock should be corrected according
to the local time immediately.
At the Options menu( See Figure 3.1 ), use and to select Real-time Clock, press
Start to enter the Options>Real-time Clock menu:

Options>Real-time Clock

2006-06-03

12:03:45

Figure 3.5
Use and to select the date, press Start to modify the date:

Options>Real-time Clock

2006-
2006-06-
06-03

2006-
2006-06-
06-03

Figure 3.6

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Press to move highlighted block among the year, month and day fields. Press and to
modify the value of the current field. Press Start to validate the new date, and press Esc to return
to the Options>Real-time Clock menu.
At the Options>Real-time Clock menu( See Figure 3.2 ), use and to select the date,
press Start to modify the date:
Options>Real-time
Clock>Time

13:45:28

13:44:03

Figure 3.7
Press to move highlighted block among the hour, minute and second fields. Press and
to modify the value of the current field. Press Start to validate the new time, and press Esc to

return to the Options>Real-time Clock menu.

NOTE: The testing reports stored in the Flash ROM of the instrument are
organized by date, time and sample No. Incorrect modification to the real-time
clock will cause confusions.

3.4 Printer
The Options>Printer menu used to set auto print option and print shade or perform a test print.
At the Options menu( See Figure 3.1 ), use and to select Printer, press Start to enter
Options>Printer menu:

Options>Printer

Option
Shade
Diagnosis

Figure 3.8
Use and to select Auto Print, press Start to modify the auto print option:

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Options>Printer>Option

Not Print

Print

Figure 3.9
Press and to select Yes or No, press Start to validate the new option. If Yes is
selected, the instrument will print a report after a urine sample was tested.
At the Option>Printer menu( see Figure 3.3 ), use and to select Shade, press Start
to modify the print shade:

Options>Printer>Shade

Figure 3.10
A bar shows the relative value of the print shade. Press to increase the shade and to
decrease the shade. Press Start to validate the new value.
The print shade varies in different seasons. In cold seasons, the print shade should be set to
higher values. In warm seasons, the print shade should be set to lower values.

3.5 RS-232C
The instrument equipped a RS-232C serial port for communication with a host computer. The
Options>Serial Port menu is used to set the baud rate of the serial port. At the Options
menu( See Figure 3.1 ), use and to select Serial Port, press Start to select the baud rate:

Options>Serial Port

9600
19200
38400
57600

Figure 3.11
Press and to select the designated baud rate, press Start to validate the new value.

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3.6 Serial No.

At the Options menu( See Figure 3.1 ), use and to select Serial Port, press Start to
view the serial No. of the instrument:

Options>Serial No.

700801001

Figure 3.12

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4 Testing
The instrument supports 3 testing modes: single mode, slow batch mode and fast batch mode.
Under the single mode, the operator is required to press Start every time to start a test and can do
60 tests per hour. Under the slow or fast batch modes, once the operator presses Start , the
instrument will start to test strips continuously unless the operator presses Esc to terminate the
procedure. The instrument can test 60 tests per hour under the slow batch mode and 120 tests
under the fast batch mode.
The software of the instrument manages the testing reports by the sample No. and the date.
The sample No. is a 3 digits number from 000 to 999 used to identify a particular sample. That is
to say, the instrument can do up to 1000 tests and save all the 1000 reports in its Flash ROM.
At the main menu( See Figure 2.4 ), use and to select Test, and press Start to enter
Testing menu. The instrument will then prompt the operator to decide the testing mode and the
sample No.

4.1 Select testing mode

Test>Test Mode

Single Mode
Slow Batch Mode
Fast Batch Mode

Figure 4.1
3 testing modes are listed on the display and the mode used recently is automatically selected.
Using and , to select the desired mode, then press Start , the display goes to the next step
to decide the sample No. If the mode selected by the operator is different from the recently used
mode, the software will save this new setting to the Flash ROM.

4.2 Select sample No.

Test>Sample No.
010 --:
--:--:
--:--
011 --:
--:--:
--:--
012 --:
--:--:
--:--
013 --:
--:--:
--:--
014 --:
--:--:
--:--
015 --:
--:--:
--:--
016 --:
--:--:
--:--
017 --:
--:--:
--:--
018 --:
--:--:
--:--
019 --:
--:--:
--:--

Figure 4.2

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5 samples are listed on the display and the sample No. next to the latest sample is
automatically selected. Sample No. and the time when being tested are used to identify a sample.
A prefixed * indicates that the sample has at least a result higher than the corresponding critical
value, and a prefixed * indicates a sample marked by the operator during the testing. --:--:--
indicates no testing was done under this No. Press and to change the selection. The list
will scroll when operator try to select the sample previous to the sample listed on the top or next to
the sample listed on the bottom. The operator can also enter the desired sample No. directly by
pressing Fn to pop-up an input box:

Sample No.
013

Figure 4.3
Press to change the select digit and press / to modify. Press Start to validate the
input.
When the sample No. selection is done, press Start to start testing under the mode selected
before.

4.3 The single mode

012
LEU -------------------
NIT -------------------
URO ------------------- 013
PRO -------------------
PH -------------------
BLD -------------------
SG -------------------
KET ------------------- Press
BIL -------------------
GLU ------------------- START

Figure 4.4
Figure 4.1 shows the display of single mode testing. The display area is divided into 4 blocks.
The top-left is the sample number area, the bottom-left is the report area, the top-right is the
progress area, and the bottom-right is the user prompt area.
Press Start to start testing. The internal timer of the instrument begins to count down and a
progress bar is shown under the sample number at the progress area. With 3 short noises from
the buzzer, and the message Dip 012 shown at the prompt area, the operator is prompted with
immerse all reagent areas of the reagent strip in the urine; following the long noise from the
buzzer and a Place 012 prompt, place the reagent strip on the feed table. Then the feed table
will move to the inside of the instrument. The instrument will test the stripe block by block when
the feed table moving outside. When the feed table return to the original position the entire test
cycle is over, and the result of the test is displayed at the report area, and output via the thermo
printer.
Press Start to start a new test cycle.

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4.4 The Batch Modes

If Slow Batch Mode was selected, the instrument will prompt operator to dip the reagent strip
60 seconds after the first strip test started.
If Fast Batch Mode was selected, the instrument will prompt operator to dip the reagent strip
30 seconds after the first strip test started.

012 09:12:36 013

LEU -
NIT -
URO normal 014
PRO +-
+-
PH 7.0
BLD 1+
SG 1.010
KET 8.0 mmol/L Press
BIL 3+ START
GLU 3+

Figure 4.5
At any moment during the test cycle, operator can browse the reports generated recently using
and . Operator can mark a report by press Fn . The mark can be seen later in the report

menu.

4.5 Stop Testing

At any moment during the test cycle, operator can stop the testing process by pressing Esc , the
display will return to the main menu (see Figure 2.4.).

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5 Reports
The instrument can store up to 1000 reports in its Flash ROM. A report is saved to the Flash
ROM immediately after a test is done. When the storage overflows, the oldest 333 reports will be
dropped. All the reports can be recalled in the Reports menu.

5.1 Date List

At the main menu( see Figure 2.5 ), use and to select Reports and press Start , the
instrument begins to search through the report storage, then lists all the date in ascend order. The
most recent date is listed in the bottom of the display.

History record
2006-05-18
2006-05-19
2006-05-21
2006-05-22
2006-05-23
2006-05-24
2006-05-25
2006-05-26
2006-05-28
2006-05-30

Figure 5.1
Use to select the previous date and to select the next date. At this moment, the
operator can
Change the selected date by input a date directly.
Delete the reports generated between two specified dates;
Transmit reports of the selected date;
Print reports of the selected date;
Press Fn to show a pop-up menu.
Select Date
Delete
Transmit
Print

Figure 5.2
Use and to select Select Date and press Start , the instrument prompts the operator to
input a new date:

Select Date
2006-05-23

Figure 5.3
Use to move the high lightened block among the year, month and day fields, use and
to modify the highlighted field and press Start when done. The date list in Figure 5.1 will scroll to
the specified date. If the specified date does not exist in the list, the date list will scroll to the

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nearest date.
Select Delete item of the pop-up menu (See Figure 5.2) and press Start to delete reports
generated between 2 specified dates. First the instrument asks the operator to enter the start
date.

From
2006-05-23

Figure 5.4
Use to move the highlighted block among the year, month and day fields, use and to
modify the highlighted field and press Start when done. Then the instrument asks the operator to
enter the end date.

To
2006-05-23

Figure 5.5
Use to move the high lightened block among the year, month and day fields, use and
to modify the highlighted field and press Start when done. At last the instrument prompts the
operator to confirm.
Delete the reports
from 2006-05-19
to 2006-05-23 ?
Yes No

Figure 5.6
Select Yes and press Start to delete the reports. Select No and press Start to abandon.

Select Transmit item of the pop-up menu (See Figure 5.2) and press Start to transmit reports
of the selected date. First the instrument asks the operator to enter the start sample No.
Start No.
000

Figure 5.7
Modify the start sample No. using , and press Start when done. The instrument asks
the operator to enter the end sample No.

End No.
999

Figure 5.8
Modify the end sample No. using , and press Start when done. The instrument begins
to transmit the reports between the start No. and the end No. to the host computer via RS-232C
serial port. A message box will be shown during the transmission.

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Transmitting

Figure 5.9
Press Esc to stop the transmission.

Select Print item of the pop-up menu (see Figure 5.2 ) and press Start , to print reports of the
selected date. As same as the transmitting process described above, the instrument will ask the
operator to enter the start No. and the end No. When the end number was entered, press Start to
print the reports between the start No. and the end No. A message box will be shown during the
printing process.

Printing

Figure 5.10
Press Esc to stop the printing process.

5.2 Report
At the date list (See Figure 5.1 ), press Start to browse the reports of the specified date.
Reports>2006-05-23
LEU neg.
*052 NIT neg.
08:12:40 URO norm.
*PRO +
PH 7.0
*BLD +++
SG 1.015
KET neg.
BIL neg.
*GLU 10

Figure 5.11
If the date is today, the report of the most recently testing will be first displayed, otherwise the
report with the smallest sample No. will be first displayed. Press , to view the previous report
and to view the next report. Press FUN to show a pop-up menu.
Mark
Select No.
Transmit
Print

Figure 5.12
Notice that the Mark item will be shown only if the report of today is shown. Use and to
select the designed item, press Start to perform the corresponding function.
Select Print and press Start to print the report.
Select Transmit and press Start to print to the host computer via the RS-232C serial port.
Select Mark and press Start to mark the report. The mark can be seen at the Testing>Sample

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No menu. If the report being currently displayed has already been marked, Remove Mark will
be shown instead of Mark.
Select Select No., the instrument prompt the operator to enter a new sample No.

Sample No.
012

Figure 5.13
Modify the end sample No. using , and press Start when done. The report with the
specified sample No. will be shown if exists, otherwise the report with the nearest sample No. will
be shown.

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6 Troubleshooting
If the instrument is in an abnormal condition, or being operated incorrectly, an error will occur.
Table 6.1 lists all the errors and corresponding remedies.

Error ID Message Remedy

E01 System Memory The system memory failed and the instrument cant work.
failure Please contact the customer service.

E02 System Data The calibration data lost and the instrument cant work.
Failure Please contact the customer service.

E03 Feed Table The instrument cant find the mechanical origin of the feed
Failure table. Please turn off the power off and retry for few more
times.
If not succeeded, please contact the customer service.

E04 Calibration Clean the white plastic calibration chip as instructed in 7.2
Error Daily Maintenance, and turn the instrument once more.
If not succeeded, contact with the customer service.

E05 Feed Table If any foreign material is in the reagent strip holding channel,
Polluted remove it;
If the feed table insert is heavily polluted by the urine
specimen, clean it as instructed in 7.2 Daily Maintenance.

E10 Stray Light Confirm if the instrument is located under direct sunlight, or
Error there is a strong light source working near the instrument.
Please place the instrument as instructed in 2.2 Environment
Requirements.

E11 Positioning The urine sample being tested should be tested once more.
Error If this error usually occurs, contact the customer service.

E12 Strip Confirm if a reagent strip is placed on the feed table and the
Placement tip of the strip touches the end of the strip holding channel. If
Error not, replace the strip in 10 seconds and press Start .

E21 Printer Paper Please install a new paper roll.

Empty

E22 Printer Handle Put the handle of the printer to the down position.

Table 6.1

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7 Maintenance of the Instrument

7.1 General maintenance
Keep the exterior of the instrument free from dust at all time. If needed, the exterior may be
cleared using a damp cloth and a mild detergent. Do not use any type of solvent on any part of the
instrument. Do not use any type of lubrication on the instrument. Use of oil, grease, silicon spray,
or any other lubrication may cause a damage.

7.2 Daily maintenance

The feed table and feed table insert must be kept clean to obtain the best result with the
instrument / reagent strip system. At the end of each day use, the instruments white plastic
calibration chip, located on the feed table insert, and the reagent strip holding channel should be
cleaned. To clean the feed table insert, perform the following:

1. Turn the instrument on. The feed table will move out from the storage position to the load
position.
2. Grasp the front end of the insert on each side with the thumb and one finger. Apply a counter
pressure with the palm of the hand against the feed table and gently pull the insert outward.
After the insert is completely exposed, lift the front end of insert up and off the table.

Figure 7.1

3. Clean the insert using a cotton-tipped applicator stick or other suitable absorbent material
wetted with distilled water. Thoroughly swab the strip holding channel area until it is clear.
Inspect the surface of the white plastic calibration chip for dust, foreign material, scratches or
scuffs. If necessary, gently wipe the calibration chip with a cotton-tipped applicator stick
wetted with distilled water. Allow the calibration chip to air dry before using. Make sure no
foreign particles remain on its surface. If the calibration chip cannot be cleaned or is
scratched or scuffed, contact the customer service for replacement.

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NOTE: Do not use any material that will scratch the feed table insert or
the white plastic calibration chip. Do not use solvents of any kind to clean the
calibration chip.

4. Wipe the feed table surface and feed table mounting groove with a damp cloth. Wipe the feed
table dry with an absorbent tissue.

NOTE: Residual water or solution on the feed table or feed table insert
will cause a damage to the electronic components inside the instrument.

5. To replace the feed table insert in the feed table:

Hold the feed table insert in the same manner as when it was removed( holding it by the end
opposite the calibration chip ). With the front end angled upwards, insert the calibration chip
end about midway onto the feed table. Slide the insert in while lowering the front end until the
insert is laying flat against the table and resistance is felt. Then place the thumb against the
front edge of the insert and two fingers against the underside of the feed table. Apply a
counter-pressure to the feed table while pressing the insert firmly inward. The insert is
properly positioned in the feed table when the front edge is flush with the retain rails of the
feed table.
6. After replacing the feed table insert, the LEDs must be recalibrated. To ensure this occurs,
turn the instrument off, wait several seconds, then turn it on again before testing additional
samples.

7.3 Disinfection
The only part of the instrument that comes into contact with the urine specimen is the feed table
insert. To disinfection the insert, perform the followings:

1. Remove, clean and dry the feed table insert as instructed in 7.2 Daliy Maintenance
2. Prepare one of the following solutions for use in disinfection:

a. 2% glutaraldehyde solution - CidexTM ( use full strength )is a commercially available

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product that is acceptable for use. Refer to the labeling accompanying this disinfection
product for complete instructions on its use.
b. 0.05% sodium hypochlorite solution dilute 1 mL of 5% sodium hypochlorite( e.g.,
Clorox Bleach ) into 99 mL of water for a 1:100 dilution.
c. Isopropyl alcohol ( 70% - 85%), undiluted.

3. Fill a tall, narrow container to a depth of 4 inches( 10cm ) with the disinfection solution.

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4. Immerse the feed table insert into the disinfection solution. so the white plastic calibration
chip must be above the liquid level.

NOTE: Do not allow the disinfection solution to come in contact with the
white plastic calibration chip, located on the feed table insert, or with any other
portion of the feed table or instrument.

5. Allow the feed table insert remain in the solution for 10 minutes.
6. Remove the feed table insert and rinse thoroughly with distilled water to remove any residual
solution.
7. Wipe the feed table insert in dry with a absorbent tissue.
8. Replace the feed table insert in the feed table, as instructed in 7.2 Daily Mantentce.

7.4 Periodic maintenance

If the feed table insert becomes excessively dirty and cannot be adequately cleaned as
described in 7.2 Daily Cleaning, the following procedure should be used:

1. Remove the feed table insert from the table, as described in 7.2 Daily Mantentce.
2. Wipe the strip holding channel of the feed table insert with 0.1N sodium hyndroxide( NaOH )
using a cotton-tipped applicator stick or other suitable absorbent material. Thoroughly swab
the channel area until it is clean.

NOTE: Do not wipe the white plastic calibration chip with the NaOH. Do
not use any material that will scratch the feed table insert. Do not allow the
NaOH to come in contact with the white plastic calibration chip or with any
other portion of the feed table or instrument.

3. Rinse the feed table insert channel thoroughly with water to remove any residual NaOH.
4. Wipe the feed table surface and feet table mounting groove with a damp cloth. Wipe the feed
table dry with an absorbent tissue.
5. Replace the feed table insert in the feed table, as instructed in 7.2 Daily Mantentce.

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