TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1
2. Before Starting Operation ............................................................................................... 2
3. Composition of This Instruction Manual ........................................................................ 3

Ⅰ PRODUCT OVERVIEW, COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES

1. Purpose ........................................................................................................................... Ⅰ- 1
2. Operational Principle ...................................................................................................... Ⅰ- 1
3. Accessories ..................................................................................................................... Ⅰ- 1
4. Appearance and Components ......................................................................................... Ⅰ- 2

Ⅱ INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT
1. Installation Conditions ................................................................................................... Ⅱ- 1
2. Environmental Conditions .............................................................................................. Ⅱ- 1
3. Power Supply and Grounding ........................................................................................ Ⅱ- 1

Ⅲ PREPARATION BEFORE USE

1. If Using Equipment for the First Time ........................................................................... Ⅲ- 1
2. Recording Paper Setting Method .................................................................................... Ⅲ- 1

Ⅳ GENERAL OPERATING METHOD AND PRECAUTIONS

1. Precautions for Operation ............................................................................................... Ⅳ- 1
2. Operation Panel .............................................................................................................. Ⅳ- 2
3. Menu Screen Configuration ........................................................................................... Ⅳ- 3
4. Menu Moving Method .................................................................................................... Ⅳ- 3
5. Basic Measurement Operating Procedure
(1) Initial screen .............................................................................................................. Ⅳ- 3
(2) Reading a magnetic card ........................................................................................... Ⅳ- 4
(3) If only one sample is measured ................................................................................. Ⅳ- 5
(4) If 2 or more samples are measured continuously ...................................................... Ⅳ- 8
(5) Alarm buzzer and LED display ................................................................................. Ⅳ- 9
6. Description of Each Screen
(1) Card Insert ................................................................................................................ Ⅳ- 11
(2) PAPER FEED ........................................................................................................... Ⅳ- 12
(3) Version ...................................................................................................................... Ⅳ- 12
(4) PRINTER SET .......................................................................................................... Ⅳ- 12

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 7. Description of Each Screen of Exclusive Software ........................................................ IV- 13
8. Setting Method for Other Measuring Software
(1) Setting Sample ID ....................................................................................................... IV- 14
(2) Printing measurement results ...................................................................................... IV- 14
(3) Saving measurement data in files ............................................................................... IV- 14
9. Setting Method for Equipment and PC ............................................................................ IV- 15

Ⅴ MAINTENANCE, CHECKING, REPLACEMENT OF CONSUMABLES, AND STORAGE

1. Maintenance and Checking ............................................................................................ Ⅴ- 1
2. Consumables .................................................................................................................. Ⅴ- 1
3. Storage Place .................................................................................................................. Ⅴ- 1

Ⅵ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. Equipment Specifications ............................................................................................... Ⅵ- 1
2. Online Specifications ..................................................................................................... Ⅵ- 2
(1) Outline ...................................................................................................................... Ⅵ- 2
(2) Transfer specifications .............................................................................................. Ⅵ- 2
(3) Transfer procedure .................................................................................................... Ⅵ- 3
(4) Hardware specifications ............................................................................................ Ⅵ- 3
(5) Scope of responsibility ............................................................................................. Ⅵ- 4
(6) Details of analysis result ........................................................................................... Ⅵ- 5

Ⅶ TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. Ⅶ- 1

Ⅷ TROUBLES, REPAIR, AND DISPOSAL

1. Troubles or Harmful Events ........................................................................................... Ⅷ- 1
2. Expiration Period of Equipment (Service Life) .............................................................. Ⅷ- 1
3. Window of After-Sale Services ...................................................................................... Ⅷ- 1
4. Disposal .......................................................................................................................... Ⅷ- 1

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 M4-X351-920001-0
2004 August 20
Revised on 2018 July 27

JOKOH
POCT Analyzer for Quantitative Measurement
of Rapid Test

i – Reader
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
 Safety Precautions

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
 Safety Precautions

1. GRAPHICAL MARKINGS

Various graphical markings are used in this instruction manual for safety use of this equipment.
The following describes what will happen if you ignore the instructions given with graphical
markings or handles the equipment in a wrong way.
Before reading the instruction manual, understand completely the instructions given with graphical
markings, so that you can utilize the equipment safely and correctly.

WARNING
Negligence of this instruction or wrong handling can result in operator’s serious injury or
critical equipment damage, or large influence on the analysis results.

CAUTION
Negligence of this instruction or wrong handling can result in large influence on the
analysis results.

 Indicates the location of an item to be referred to, if any.

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2. EQUIPMENT HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

・ When the power is turned on, or if a measurement item is changed in the midway, be sure to
read a magnetic card attached to the sample inspection plate exclusive for the i-Reader
(hereinafter referred to as “exclusive plate”). Immediately after the card is read, the measure-
ment item and lot No. are shown on the display of the i-Reader main unit and the screen of the
exclusive software.. Confirm that the printed data matches the measure-
ment item and lot No. on the exclusive plate to be measured. If unmatched, correct results
will not be obtained. Accordingly, check again the measurement item and lot No. and then
read a magnetic card attached to the exclusive plate. If unmatched at the worst, please contact
our sales department or service department.
・ For handling the exclusive plate, refer to the medical instrument document for the exclusive
plate as well as the instruction manual.

WARNING

・ Do not touch directly the sample that could be infected. If you happened to touch it, take
measures following the customer’s job standard. Also, if the sample stuck to the equipment,
wipe if off.
・ Please contact our service personnel if the fuse is replaced. The cause of a trouble may be
other than the fuse. Also, when you replace the fuse as specified in the instruction manual,
be sure to use the same type of fuse by confirming the rated voltage and current of the fuse
used. Using larger fuse than the rating causes the safety circuit not to work in case of an
abnormality in the equipment, resulting in a burn or fire.
・ Interaction
Do not connect other units to this equipment, which could damage the equipment.
If repairs for the equipment have become necessary, affix a stop use label, sterilize it with
alcohol, and seal it in a plastic bag before sending it to our plant.

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3. WARRANTY

This equipment is warranted for one year from the date of delivery. Any troubles caused by our
design or manufacture, if arising in the equipment installed indoors and used under our specified
conditions, will be repaired free of charge.
However, either of the following cases voids the warranty.

CAUTION

・ Troubles caused by customer’s wrong operation

・ A case that customer disassembled the equipment without our permission and as a result,
the equipment is not restored. Or, a case that the equipment was modified by a person other
than our personnel.
・ Troubles caused by continuous exposure of the equipment to the temperature or humidity
exceeding allowable ambient conditions, wind, sunlight, dust, salt, or sulfur.
・ Troubles caused by electric noises, vibrations, unnatural tilt at the installation place.
・ Troubles caused by the water or solvent splashing to the equipment.
・ Troubles caused by the negligence of maintenance and checking specified in the instruction
manual.
・ Troubles caused by the use of unspecified power supply.
・ Troubles caused by the nonuse of exclusive reagents or genuine parts (including consumables)
sold by us.
・ Troubles or damages caused by natural disasters such as earthquake, fire, flood, etc.
・ Troubles or damages caused by carelessness or misuse.
・ Consumables are not replaced free of charge even during the warranty period.

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4. ABOUT INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment is a precision unit. The equipment must be installed at the following place.

CAUTION

・ Place free from water splashing.

・ Place free from adverse influence of temperature, humidity, wind, sunlight, dust, and air that
contains salt or sulfur.
・ Place with the ambient conditions of temperature 15 to 30C, humidity 80% or less and no
condensation.
・Place of less temperature and humidity changes.
・ Place with high permeability, or place with a ventilation system.
・ Place where the equipment is not exposed to the wind of air conditioner.
・ Flat and stable place free from vibration or shock.
・ Place where chemicals are not stored, or gasses are not generated.
・Place with the power supply voltage within 10% of the specified voltage.
・Place away from the machines that generate extreme noises.

For the installation procedure, see “Ⅱ Installation Environment” in this instruction manual.

5. ABOUT CONSUMABLES

CAUTION

・ The consumables used for this equipment must be the ones delivered by us or our
recommended ones. Using other parts will reduce the equipment performance or disable
the measurement.

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JOKOH CO., LTD.

3-19-4 HONGO
BUNKYO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN

MDSS
Burckhardtstr. 1
EC REP 30163 Hanover, Germany

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 Introduction

INTRODUCTION
 Introduction

1. INTRODUCTION

Jokoh Co., Ltd. thanks you for your patronage and selection of our POCT Quick Measuring
Equipment “i-Reader”.
This Instruction Manual provides important precautions and safety instructions to be observed
when using the equipment.
Failure to observe the instructions given herein could lead to a serious accident.
This equipment can be used only for the applications mentioned in this Instruction Manual.
The use of this equipment for any applications not mentioned herein, or negligence of operations or
safety measures to be carried out in advance may void the warranty or claim for damages.

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2. BEFORE STARTING OPERATION

・ For correct use of this equipment, read extensively this Instruction Manual. Also, store the
Instruction Manual at a place near the equipment for a quick reference as necessary.
・ Before starting operation of the equipment, read the Instruction Manual carefully to understand
what it says. Particularly, understand completely the Safety Precautions mentioned at the
beginning of this manual before using the equipment.
・ The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
・ No reproduction or copy of this manual, whichever part or whole, is forbidden without our
permission.
・ Store this manual with care and utilize it as necessary.
・ For any uncertain descriptions, errors, or omissions in this manual, please contact our sales
department or service department.

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3. COMPOSITION OF THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Ⅰ Product Overview, Components and Accessories

This section describes the purpose and features of the equipment, the components of equipment,
as well as the list of standard accessories.
Be sure to read this section to understand overview of the equipment.

Ⅱ Installation Environment
This section describes the installation environment, as well as the procedure for installation.
Be sure to read this section before installing the equipment.

Ⅲ Preparation before Use

This section describes a checking to be performed before using the equipment.

Ⅳ General Operating Method and Precautions

This section describes basic operation taking general applications into consideration.
It is recommended that the equipment be used actually while looking at the menu screen.

Ⅴ Maintenance, Checking, Replacement of Consumables, and Storage

This section describes routine maintenance and checking items. Be sure to read this section to
maintain the equipment to the best conditions. Also, a method for replacing respective
consumables is described in detail. Refer to necessary paragraph as required.

Ⅵ Technical Specifications
This section describes the entire specifications of the i-Reader.

Ⅶ Troubleshooting
This section describes error messages, their description, and corrective actions.

Ⅷ Troubles, Repair and Disposal

This section describes a troubleshooting method and window for after-sale services, as well as a
disposal method of the equipment.

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 Ⅰ Product Overview, Components and Accessories

Ⅰ PRODUCT OVERVIEW, COMPONENTS

AND ACCESSORIES
 Ⅰ Product Overview, Components and Accessories

1. PURPOSE

This equipment reads and quantifies the color optical concentration on the sample inspection plate
(hence referred to as the “exclusive plate”) exclusively for the i-Reader.

2. OPERATIONAL PRICIPLE

This equipment irradiates beam of the LED light source onto a coloring portion of the exclusive
plate and reads the reflection ratio using the CCD camera in a reflection type optical system, and
makes the concentration conversion for quantification.
The information on the measurement items is loaded from the magnetic card reader in advance.

3. ACCESSORIES

1. AC Power Cord ………………………… 1 piece

2. 3P Adapter KPR-25 ………………………… 1 piece
3. Recording Paper STH-743 ………………………… 1 roll
4. Fuse FGMB 250V 1A ………………………… 2 pieces
5. Warranty Sheet ………………………… 1 copy
6. Delivery List ………………………… 2 copies
7. Warranty Period ………………………… 1 copy
8. Medical Instrument Document ………………………… 1 copy
9. Instruction Manual ………………………… 1 copy

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4. APPEARANCE AND COMPONENTS

Printer

Plate insertion slot

LCD display

Operation keys
Magnetic card reader

Recording paper exit

Power switch

Fuse

Power cord socket

Recording paper entrance
RS232C connector

Figure 1

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Ⅱ INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT
 Ⅱ Installation Environment

1. INSTALLATION CONDITIONS

1) Install the equipment at a place free from water splashing.

2) Install the equipment at a place free from adverse influence of temperature, humidity, wind,
sunlight, dust, and air that contains salt or sulfur.
3) Install the equipment at a flat and stable place (including transport aisle) free from vibration or
shock.
4) Install the equipment at a place where chemicals are not stored, or gasses are not generated.
5) Install the equipment at a place with the power supply frequency, voltage, and current (or power
consumption) within permissible ranges.

2. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

1) Ambient temperature : 15 - 30C

2) Humidity : 80% or less (no condensation in equipment allowed)
3) Others : Use the equipment at a place with high permeability, and with a
ventilation system, not exposed to direct wind from an air conditioner.

3. POWER SUPPLY AND GROUNDING

1) Voltage : AC100V - 240V, 50/60Hz

2) Electric power : 100VA or more
3) If an adapter is used, be sure to take grounding as shown below.
4) Connect a ground wire to the ground terminal on the switchboard (Figure 2) or to a water pipe
(made of metal; not vinyl chloride in the midway).

AC power cord plug

Adapter

Screw M3x8L
Plain washers (M3)

Switchboard Nut M3

Ground wire (thicker wire recommended)

Figure 2

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Ⅲ PREPARATION BEFORE USE

 Ⅲ Preparation before Use

1. IF USING EQUIPMENT FOR THE FIRST TIME

1) Connect the power cord of the i-Reader main unit and a ground wire.

2) Connect the i-Reader main unit to a PC to which the exclusive software has been installed,
using an RS-232C optical fiber cable. (Refer to IV 7. of this Instruction Manual for installation
method for the exclusive software to PC.)

3) Turn on the power switch of the i-Reader main unit.

At the power on, the Screen 1 appears following the opening message.

Main 1 PAPER Card

Menu FEED Insert

Screen 1

 For the location of the power cord socket and the power switch, see Figure 1 on page Ⅰ- 2.

3) Setting the recording paper

Set the recording paper when you use the equipment for the first time.

2. RECORDING PAPER SETTING METHOD

Pushing the leading edge ① of recording paper into the equipment as shown in Figure 3, press the
“PAPER FEED” to set the recording paper. The “PAPER FEED” is displayed on the Main 2 Menu
screen.

① Leading edge of recording paper

Figure 3

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Ⅳ GENERAL OPERATING METHOD

AND PRECAUTIONS
 Ⅳ General Operating Method and Precautions

1. PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION

(1) General precautions

When installing the equipment, take care of the following items:
1) To maintain the performance safely and normally, do not install the equipment at an
unspecified place.
2) To maintain stable performance at all times, do not measure anything other than human
samples.

(2) Fundamental precautions specific to this equipment

Before using the equipment, take care of the following items:
1) Make sure that it is connected to the PC to which the measuring software has been installed..
2) For handling the exclusive plate, see the medial instrument document attached and the
instruction manual for the exclusive plate used.

When using the equipment, take care of the following items:

CAUTION

1) Be sure to read a magnetic card attached to the exclusive plate of i-Reader when you start
measuring the first measurement item. The magnetic card of plural exclusive plates used can
be read, but only the information of one magnetic card for each measurement item can be
stored.
2) The information of the read magnetic card is stored even after the power is turned off, and
thus the magnetic card need not be read in the second and subsequent operations (data are
overwritten, if read). However, if the lot number in the same measurement item is different,
the magnetic card of the exclusive plate used must be read.
3) ② Immediately after the magnetic card was read, confirm that measurement items and the
lot No. match. If unmatched, correct results will not be obtained. Accordingly, check the
measurement item and lot No. again and then read a magnetic card attached to the exclusive
plate to be measured. In the event that they are still unmatched, please contact our sales
department or service department.

(3) General precautions for other operations

1) If the analysis number is posted, check the ID number and post each analyzed data correctly.
2) To prevent deterioration of the LCD and touch keys, do not operate the touch keys with your
hand wetted with water or chemicals.
3) To prevent damage of the LCD and touch keys, do not operate the touch keys with a pointed
tool.

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2. OPERATION PANEL

The operation panel consists of a liquid crystal display (2 rows  24 characters with backlight),
three keys of F1, F2, F3, and three pieces of LED.
Fundamentally, the operation is performed by selecting either of three keys.

(Orange) (Green) (Red)

Figure 4 Operation Panel

The function of each key varies depending on the selected screen, and the function assigned to each
key is displayed above the key.
For example, the case shown in Figure 4 indicates that current screen is Main1 Menu and the F1
key is used to change over the F2 and F3 key functions. Also, the F2 works as PAPER FEED key,
and the F3 key works as magnetic card reading key.

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3. MENU SCREEN CONFIGURATION

The i-Reader Hemo is configured with the menu screens as listed in Table 1. (2 screens of Main1 to
Main2)

Table 1 Menu Screens

Menu Key Display Function Refer to
1 Main1 F1 Main1 Menu Moves to Main2 menu.
F2 PAPER FEED Feeds recording paper while it is pressed. Ⅳ- 9
F3 Card Insert Moves to the magnetic card input screen. Ⅳ- 9
2 Main2 F1 Main2 Menu Moves to Main1 menu.
F2 PRINTER SET Sets whether or not it is printed. Ⅳ- 10
F3 Version Displays the ROM version. Ⅳ- 11

4. MENU MOVING METHOD

(1) If F1 key is pressed on the Main screen, the screen is changed over in order shown below:
Main1  Main2  Main1

5. BASIC MEASUREMENT OPERATING PROCEDURE

(1) Initial screen

If the equipment is used for the first time, at the power on, the Screen 2 appears following the
opening message.

Main PAPER Card

Menu FEED Insert

Screen 2

(2) Reading a magnetic card

If the recording paper has not been set, set the recording paper by pressing the F3 key.

Insert the Card

CANCEL

Screen 3

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When the above screen appears, make a magnetic card attached to the exclusive plate to be
measured read.
1) The magnetic card must be oriented so that the face side comes to your side and a black band on
the face side comes to the bottom.
2) Run the magnetic card from the rear side to the front side as shown in Figure 5.

CAUTION
The contents of magnetic card vary every measurement item and lot of the exclusive plate.
Be sure to use the card attached to the exclusive plate to be measured.

Magnetic card

Figure 5

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Example of screen if the card was read normally

CRP Lot. 0001

OK

Measurement item Lot No.

Screen 4

Example of screen if card reading failed

Reading Error
RETRY CANCEL

Screen 5

If card reading failed, press the F1: RETRY to retry card reading.
If no error is displayed but the operation stopped, repeat the input of magnetic card until an error is
displayed.

(3) If only one sample is measured

3-1) Turn on the PC that is connected to the equipment and start up the measuring software, then
the Screen 6 shown below is displayed.

Screen 6

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3-2) Drop the specified type and amount of sample at the sample drop position of the exclusive
plate shown in Figure 6, and then click the "Manual (F6)" of the measuring software or press
the "F6 key" on the keyboard of the PC immediately to start.

CAUTION
The type and amount of sample vary depending on the exclusive plate used. Be sure to refer to
the medical instrument document attached and instruction manual for the exclusive plate used.

3-3) The remaining time until the start of measurement is displayed and the countdown starts as
shown in the Screen 7.

Screen 7

3-4) Push in the exclusive plate in the insert direction as shown in Figure 6. Soon after the
countdown has started, insert the exclusive plate into the equipment. When the exclusive
plate is not set, the F3 of the equipment will be lit and the alarm will sound even though the
measurement time has come.

3-5) When the time has passed and the remaining time becomes 0:00, the measurement starts, and
the measured result is displayed as shown in the Screen 8.

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Screen 8

Exclusive plate

Insertion direction
Sample
drop
position Sample drop
①-⑤ ① position

② ③ ④ ⑤

(*1)
Display order varies depending on the customers.

Figure 6

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(4) If 2 or more samples are measured continuously

4-1) First sample: Drop the targeted and specified type and amount of sample at the sample
drop position of the exclusive plate shown in Figure 6①, and then click the "Manual (F6)" of
the measuring software or press the "F6 key" on the keyboard of the PC immediately to start.

4-2) The remaining time until the start of measurement is displayed and the countdown starts as
shown in the Screen 9.

Screen 9

4-3) Push in the exclusive plate in the insert direction as shown in Figure 7.
Soon after the countdown started, insert the exclusive plate ① into the equipment.
The operation so far is the same as cases where one sample is measured.

4-4) Second sample: When 30 seconds have elapsed after the START key was pressed for the
first sample, it is acceptable to start the next sample.

Drop the next sample at the sample drop position of the exclusive plate placed outside
the equipment (Fig. 7②), and then click the "Manual (F6)" of the measuring software
or press the "F6 key" on the keyboard of the PC immediately to start.

4-5) The remaining time until the start of measurement is displayed and the countdown starts as
shown in the Screen 10.

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Screen 10

4-6) When the time has passed and the remaining time becomes 0:00, the measurement starts,
and the measured result is displayed as shown in the Screen 11.

Screen 11
4-7) After the second sample: Repeat 4-1) to 4-5) above.

(5) Alarm buzzer and LED display

When the specified plate is not inserted, the red LED of the F3 will be lit and the buzzer
will sound even though measurement time has come.
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CAUTION
The measurement is not taken place if no exclusive plate is set though the remaining time
becomes 0:00, or if the exclusive plate is not exchanged in continuous measurement. In such a
case, the alarm buzzer sounds and the measurement is suspended until the exclusive plate is set.
Also, the measurement restarts if the exclusive plate is set, but correct result may not be
obtained for the set exclusive plate and subsequent exclusive plates registered for continuous
measurement. (‘over time’ will be printed on the recording paper.)
Be careful for negligence of setting or exchange of exclusive plate.

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6. DESCRIPTION OF EACH SCREEN OF EQUIPMENT

(1) Card Insert (Main1 Menu)

Use this menu if a measurement item is to be added or the lot of exclusive plate is to be
changed.

Insert the Card

CANCEL

Screen 12

F3: CANCEL ….. Stops the card reading.

If the screen shown above is displayed, make a magnetic card attached to the exclusive plate to
be measured read.
1) The magnetic card must be oriented so that the face side comes to your side and a black band
on the face side comes to the bottom.
2) Run the magnetic card from the rear side to the front side as shown in Figure 8.

Magnetic card

Figure 7

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Example of screen if the card was read normally

CRP Lot. 0001

OK

Measurement item Lot No.

Screen 13

Example of screen if card reading failed

Reading Error
RETRY CANCEL

Screen 14

If card reading failed, press the F1: RETRY to retry card reading.
If no error is displayed but the operation stopped, repeat the input of magnetic card until an error is
displayed.

(2) PAPER FEED (Main1 Menu)

The recording paper is fed while this key is pressed.

(3) Version (Sub2 Menu)

The program version is displayed and printed

(4) PRINTER SET (Sub2 Menu)

This is used when printing by the main unit of the equipment. (Setting is not required if it
is connected to a PC and the measuring software is used.)

F2: CHANGE....Set "YES" when printing using the equipment or "NO" when not
printing using the equipment.

F3: SET.......Either "YES" or "NO" is set.

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7. Description of Each Screen of Measuring Software

When the Measuring Software (IReader Rapid Immune Analysis System Ver 2.6) is started,
the Screen 15 below appears.

Screen 15
[On the left of the screen]
No. ... Measuring number
Sample ID...Sample identification number
Test Item...Measurement item
Reaction Time...Reaction time
Comment...Comment column
Start-up time...Time of commencement for START
Total reaction Time...Total of reaction time
Instrument...Equipment number
[On the right of the screen]
No. ... Measuring number
Sample ID...Sample identification number
Test Item...Measurement item
Test Result...Measurement result
Test Time...Date and time when measurement was completed
Reference Range...Reference value
Unit...Units
Comment...Comment column
Instrument...Equipment number

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8. Setting Method for Other Measuring Software

(1) Setting Sample ID

1-1) Click Set up (F7) of the measuring software screen, and open the System Setup screen.

1-2) Enter a starting number into the Initial Sample ID, enter an ending number into Last
Sample ID, click "Apply", and then click "OK.”

1-3) Restart the measuring software.

(2) Printing measurement results

2-1) Click Set up (F7) of the measuring software screen to open the System Setup screen.

2-2) Click the "Output Setup" on the left of the System Setup screen to open the Output Setup
screen.

2-3) Set a printer to use as a Default Printer, and set a printing size by Report Style.

2-4) Put a check mark (✔) for Print Automatically, and restart the measuring software.

(3) Saving measurement data in files

3-1) Click Set up (F7) of the measuring software screen, and open the System Setup screen.

3-2) Click the "Output Setup" on the left of the System Setup screen to open the Output Setup
screen.

3-3) Select a folder to save the data, put a check mark (✔) for Output Files, and then restart the
measuring software.

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9. Setting Method of Equipment and PC

(1) Turn on the PC to which the equipment and the measuring software have been installed.

(2) Start the measuring software, and open the POCT Communication Interface.

(3) Click the Close Port and then click the Com Setup to open the Communication Setup
screen.

(4) Set the COM Port at the PC side and click the Save and Exit.

(5) Check that the Succeed to open:COM is displayed on the POCT Communication Interface
screen.

(6) Click the Exit to display the Confirm system exit screen, and click "No" to exit.

(7) Setting is completed by having the equipment read the magnetic card and display Receive
the calibration card successfully on the left of the measuring software screen.

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Ⅴ MAINTENANCE, CHECKING, REPLACEMENT

OF CONSUMABLES, AND STORAGE
 Ⅴ Maintenance, Checking, Replacement of Consumables, and Storage

1. MAINTENANCE AND CHECKING

1) Before using the equipment, check respective exclusive plates and the remaining amount of
recording paper.
2) If the equipment is used after standstill for a long time, before use, measure the sample of which
density is known several times to make sure that the equipment operates normally and safely.
If abnormal, please contact our service department.

2. CONSUMABLES

For ordering the consumables, please contact our sales department.

Consumables
1) Recording paper STH-743

CAUTION
Always use the specified consumables for this equipment.

Replacement of consumables
 For a recording paper setting method, see page Ⅲ- 1.

3. STORAGE PLACE

Store the equipment, taking care of the following points:

1) Store the equipment at a place free from water splashing.
2) Store the equipment at a place free from adverse influence of temperature, humidity, wind,
sunlight, dust, and air that contains salt or sulfur.
3) Store the equipment at a flat and stable place (including transport aisle) free from vibration or
shock.
4) Store the equipment at a place where chemicals are not stored, or gasses are not generated.

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Ⅵ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
 Ⅵ Technical Specifications

1. EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

(1) Dimensions 303 mm  10% (W) x 205 mm  10% (D) x 148 mm  10% (H)
(2) Weight 1.6 kg

(3) Power supply voltage AC100V - 240V

(4) Frequency 50/60 Hz

(5) Power consumption 100 VA or less

(6) Ground 3P socket or other grounding

(7) Display Liquid crystal display (with backlight), 24 characters x 2 rows

(8) Printer Thermal printer 58 mm width

(9) Printing items Measurement item, ID No., measurement date and time,
and measurement result

(10) External output RS-232C online output

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2. ONLINE SPECIFICATIONS

(1) Outline
Data transfer from the i-Reader Hemo to the host computer (i.e., transfer of analysis result)

Host Computer i-Reader Hemo

Transfer of
analysis result

(2) Transfer specifications

2-1) Transfer system

Signal level RS-232C

Synchronizing system Start-stop system
Transfer rate 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, or 19200 bits/sec selectable*1
Transmission system Start bit 1 bit
Data bit 8 bit
Parity bit None, Even, or ODD selectable*1
Stop bit 1, or 2 bits selectable*1
Code used Analysis result JIS 8 bits

*1: Reversal display indicates standard settings.

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2-2) Transfer data composition

S E
T Analysis Result T
X X

60 bytes

(3) Transfer procedure

Transfer timing of analysis result

Host Computer

Analysis result 1 Analysis result 2

Measurement Output Measurement Measurement

Output
3 Output ・・・
1 2

i-Reader Hemo

The i-Reader Hemo outputs the analysis result at real time each time one sample measurement
finished.

(4) Hardware specifications

4-1) Connection interface
In accordance with EIA RS-232C

4-2) Connection of signal lines

The following example is the case where the connector of host computer is D-Sub 9 pins.
The wiring varies depending on the connector type.

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Host Computer i-Reader Hemo

Pin Signal line name Pin Signal line name

2 Received Data 3 Send Data

5 Signal Ground 5 Signal Ground

Other signal lines are not used.

(5) Scope of responsibility

JOKOH will bear responsibility up to the connector of the i-Reader Hemo.

i-Reader Hemo
Cable
Connector model: HDEB-9S (HIROSE, female)
in accordance with JIS X5103

Scope of JOKOH’s responsibility

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(6) Details of analysis result

Items Place Digits Attribute Remarks

STX 1 1 X Start of text: 02H fixed

Analysis date 2 6 9 Year month day, 2 digits each

Measurement time 8 6 9 Hour minute second, 2 digits each

Item No. 14 2 9 01: Total-PSA, 02: Free-PSA, 03: CRP

03: Hemoglobin, 04: Ferritin

ID No. 16 4 9 Example: “0001”

Analysis result 20 5 X 1. If measurement is successful

Numeric value and decimal point (decimal
point position is not fixed)
eg. “059.2”, “06.21” (no zero suppression)
2. If measurement failed (in case of an error)
“EEEEE” is outputted.

Unit 25 5 X Unit of analysis result

eg. “ng/mL”, “mg/dL”,
“g/dL” (: one space)

Error message 30 24 X 1. If measurement is successful

Space of 24 characters
2. If measurement failed
An error message is displayed

Reserved 54 6 X Space of 6 characters

EXT 60 1 X End of text: 03H fixed

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 Ⅶ Troubleshooting

Ⅶ TROUBLESHOOTING
 Ⅶ Troubleshooting

1. TROUBLESHOOTING

Error Display Description Corrective Action Operating Method

Battery Error Backup data were erased 1. Read a magnetic card. 1. Ⅳ- 5
2. Set the date. 2. Ⅳ- 13
3. Set the online (if online 3. Ⅳ- 14
output was executed) 4. Ⅳ- 14
4. Correct data (if corrected)
Expiration Error A magnetic card is Use magnetic card and
outdated. exclusive plate within the Ⅳ- 11
(Exclusive plate to be expiration period.
used is outdated.)
Reading Error A magnetic card reading Retry to read the magnetic Ⅳ- 5
failed card. Ⅳ- 11
Standard Curve None There is no standard Enter the magnetic card that Ⅳ- 5
curve that meets the meets the exclusive plate used Ⅳ- 11
exclusive plate for measurement
Measurement Error Operation error occurred 1. Check if the sample type is Exclusive plate
correct. Use correct sample. instruction
2. Check if sample volume is manual
enough. Drop enough
sample volume. Ⅳ- 7
3. Check if the scanning time Ⅳ- 8
is kept. Press the START Ⅳ- 11
key immediately after the
sample was applied.

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 Ⅷ Troubles, Repair, and Disposal

Ⅷ TROUBLES, REPAIR, AND DISPOSAL

 Ⅷ Troubles, Repair, and Disposal

1. TROUBLES OR HARMFUL EVENTS

(1) If a trouble occurred in the equipment, please contact our sales department or service
department.
(2) Do not disassemble nor modify the equipment.

2. EXPIRATION PERIOD OF EQUIPMENT (SERVICE LIFE)

Six years

3. WINDOW OF AFTER-SALE SERVICES

Any inquiries concerning the repair of this product, please contact:

Sales Service Division, Service Center

Zip code: 213-8588
731-1 Unane, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa-ken
Telephone: 044-811-9211

4. DISPOSAL

If the equipment is disposed of, the equipment is categorized as a special waste by the “Waste
Management and Public Cleaning Law”, and therefore dispose of it properly following the Law.

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