CAL 8000 Operator Manual PDF
CAL 8000 Operator Manual PDF
CAL 8000 Operator Manual PDF
Operator’s Manual
© 2014-2015 Shenzhen Mindray Bio-medical Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights Reserved.
For this Operator’s Manual, the issued Date is 2015-04.
All information contained in this manual is believed to be correct. Mindray shall not be liable
for errors contained herein nor for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the
furnishing, performance, or use of this manual.
Mindray is responsible for the effects on safety, reliability and performance of this product,
only if:
all installation operations, expansions, changes, modifications and repairs of this product
are conducted by Mindray authorized personnel.
the electrical installation of the relevant room complies with the applicable national and
local requirements.
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It is important for the hospital or organization that employs this equipment
to carry out a reasonable service/maintenance plan. Neglect of this may
result in machine breakdown or injury of human health.
Be sure to operate the system under the situation specified in this manual;
otherwise, the system will not work normally and the analysis results will be
unreliable, which would damage the system components and cause
personal injury.
II
Warranty
Exemptions
Mindray's obligation or liability under this warranty does not include any transportation or
other charges or liability for direct, indirect or consequential damages or delay resulting from
the improper use or application of the product or the use of parts or accessories not approved
by Mindray or repairs by people other than Mindray authorized personnel.
Malfunction of the instrument or part whose serial number is not legible enough.
III
Customer Service Department
Tel: 0049-40-2513175
Fax: 0049-40-255726
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Table of Contents
1 Using This Manual ............................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Who Should Read This Manual ............................................................................. 1-2
1.3 How to Find Information ........................................................................................ 1-3
1.4 Safety Information ................................................................................................. 1-4
1.5 Symbols ................................................................................................................. 1-7
2 Understanding the CAL 8000 System ................................................................ 2-1
2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 System Configuration ............................................................................................ 2-2
2.3 Assemblies and Modules....................................................................................... 2-3
2.3.1 Loading Module ........................................................................................ 2-5
2.3.2 Track Module ............................................................................................ 2-9
2.3.3 Unloading Module .................................................................................. 2-16
2.3.4 Control and Management Module (CMU) .............................................. 2-20
2.3.5 System Accessories ............................................................................... 2-21
2.4 System Function .................................................................................................. 2-23
2.5 Software Interfaces and Operations (CMU software) .......................................... 2-25
3 Installing Your System ........................................................................................ 3-1
3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Installation Requirements ...................................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Moving and Installing the System .......................................................................... 3-4
3.4 Connecting the System ......................................................................................... 3-5
4 Preparations Before Using ................................................................................. 4-1
4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 4-1
4.2 Notes before Using ................................................................................................ 4-2
4.3 Sample Preparation ............................................................................................... 4-3
4.4 Preparing the Tubes and Tube Racks ................................................................... 4-3
5 Operating Your System ....................................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 5-1
5.2 Checks before Starting the System ....................................................................... 5-2
5.3 Startup ................................................................................................................... 5-3
5.4 Starting Analysis .................................................................................................... 5-4
5.5 Finishing Analysis .................................................................................................. 5-5
5.6 Notes during Analysis ............................................................................................ 5-6
5.7 Inserting a STAT Sample ....................................................................................... 5-7
5.8 Daily Quality Control of the Analyzers ................................................................... 5-8
5.9 Standby .................................................................................................................. 5-9
6 Operating the Control and Management Module (CMU) ................................. 6-1
6.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 6-1
6.2 Monitoring System Status ...................................................................................... 6-2
6.3 Monitoring Sample Analysis .................................................................................. 6-6
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1 Using This Manual
1.1 Introduction
This chapter explains how to use your Operator's Manual of CAL 8000 Auto Sample
Processing System (hereby referred to as CAL 8000), which is shipped with your CAL 8000
Auto Sample Processing System and contains reference information about CAL 8000 and
procedures for operating, troubleshooting and maintaining the system. Read this manual
carefully before operating your CAL 8000 and operate your CAL 8000 strictly as instructed in
this manual.
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All the samples, controls, calibrators, reagents, wastes and areas contacted
them are potentially biohazardous. Wear proper personal protective
equipment (e.g. gloves, lab coat, etc.) and follow safe laboratory procedures
when handling them and the contacted areas in the laboratory.
If any component of the auto sample processing system leaks, the leaked
liquid is potentially biohazardous.
The surfaces of all parts of the auto sample processing system are
potentially infectious; take proper protective measures for operation or
maintenance.
WARNING
If reagents accidentally spill on your skin or in your eyes, rinse the area with
ample amount of clean water; seek medical attention immediately.
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WARNING
If any abnormal smell or fog are observed, power off the system and
disconnect the power plug immediately, or else fire, electric shock or other
hazards may occur.
Do not touch the power cords inside the system, and make sure your hands
are dry when operating the system to avoid electric shock.
Please check the firmness of all the doors and covers before running the
system.
Keep your clothes, hair and hands away from the moving parts to avoid
injury.
CAUTION
Keep blood, reagent and any other metal substances from getting inside the
system, or fog may be generated due to short circuit.
Using pinboard may bring the electrical interference and the analysis results
may be unreliable. Please place the system near the electrical outlet to avoid
using the pinboard.
Do not damage the power cord, put any heavy object upon it or pull it
forcefully.
Please only install genuine software to prevent the computer from virus.
WARNING
Contact the manufacturer or authorized distributors in time if any damaged
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part is found.
Be sure to wear rubber gloves and use specified tools and accessories
when inspecting, servicing or maintaining the system. Wash your hands
with disinfectant after finishing the operations.
NOTE
If the system stop running due to errors, the operator may deal with the
errors as instructed by the Operator's Manual; in case of errors not
specified in the manual, contact Mindray customer service department.
NOTE
Use the reagents specified by the manufacturer only. Store and use the
reagents as instructed by instructions for use of the reagents.
Check if the reagent tubes are properly connected before using the system.
WARNING
Discard the system according to government regulations.
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1.5 Symbols
You will find the following symbols in this manual:
When you see… Meaning
read the statement below the symbol. The statement is
alerting you to a potentially biohazardous condition.
CAUTION
During the daily use of the system, especially the cleaning process, the
operator shall ensure the intactness of the labels.
SERIAL NUMBER
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DATE OF MANUFACTURE
MANUFACTURER
TEMPERATURE LIMITATION
HUMIDITY LIMITATION
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Cabinet Be aware for pinching while On the top door rim of each
door opening or closing the door! cabinet
movement
warning
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Display To avoid injury, do not put your On the main body of the
supporting hand around the joints of the display supporting arm
arm supporting arm while the arm is
movement moving!
warning
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CAUTION
Make sure the symbols are in good condition during daily use and
maintenance.
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2 Understanding the CAL 8000 System
2.1 Introduction
CAL 8000 Auto Sample Processing System forms a processing line together with Auto
Hematology Analyzer (hereby referred to as "Analyzer") and Auto Slide Maker & Stainer
(hereby referred to as "SM&S"), which achieves the automatic dispatching, distribution,
transport and reclaiming of in-vitro diagnostic samples, and management of the devices
connected.
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This chapter introduces the configuration, basic assemblies and modules, system functions
and software operation of the CAL 8000.
Understanding the CAL 8000 System
Auto Sample Processing CAL 8000 Forming a processing line together with
System the Analyzer and SM&S to transmit,
distribute and analyze in-vitro diagnostic
samples, and manage samples and data
after the analysis.
The Auto Sample Processing System has 8 configurations currently (based on the number of
the analyzer and Stainer): For example, “1 x Analyzer” means the track module supports the
connection to one Analyzer, “1 x Stainer” means the track module supports the connection to
one Stainer.
Configuration loading Unloading Nonterminal Nonterminal Terminal
module module analyzer track Stainer track track module
module module
Configuration 1 1 1 1 0 1 x Analyzer
Configuration 2 1 1 2 0 1 x Analyzer
Configuration 3 1 1 3 0 1 x Analyzer
Configuration 4 1 1 1 0 1 x Stainer
Configuration 5 1 1 2 0 1 x Stainer
Configuration 6 1 1 3 0 1 x Stainer
Configuration 7 1 1 4 0 1 x Stainer
Configuration 8 1 1 4 1 1 x Stainer
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Figure 2-2 Front of the Auto Sample Processing System (configuration: 2+1)
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1
Figure 2-3 Switch and Port in the Front of the Auto Sample Processing System
(configuration: 2+1)
1 --- Power Switch of the Auto Sample 2 --- Power Switch of the computer
Processing System
CAUTION
Do not turn on/off the switch repeatedly within a short time (5 minutes) to
avoid damaging the system.
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Figure 2-4 Switches and Ports in the Back of the Auto Sample Processing System
(configuration: 2+1)
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accommodates sample tube racks, reads barcodes of tube racks by barcode scanner and
sends the racks to specified track module.
1
2 2
1
3
3
4
5 6
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The loading assembly is the entrance of the sample processing line. At most 20 tube racks
can be loaded to the loading assembly. The racks are loaded, scanned for barcodes, turned
and then sent to tracks, so that the samples can be analyzed by the analyzers. The loading
assembly allows you to prioritize STAT samples based on your needs by putting a tube rack
in front of all other racks.
The loading assembly consists of loading station, loading unit, pushing unit, direction change
unit, barcode scanner unit, key and indicator unit, ports unit, and display unit. See the
following figure.
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Ports unit
The ports unit consists of station power switch, debug port and network port.
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Each track unit has an interior and an exterior track, the exterior track transports tube racks,
while the interior track is for the storage and positioning of tube racks, which assists the
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The unloading assembly is the exit of the sample processing line, the analyzed tube racks
stays here temporarily until you remove them. It can accommodate 20 tube racks at most.
The unloading assembly consists of receiving unit, unloading unit, boards unit, power unit,
key and indicator unit and ports unit, as shown in the following figure.
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The key and indicator unit contains two keys and an indicator.
Key 1: reset/mute key, it has the following functions:
1. Unloading error removing
2. Unloading self-test/initialization
3. Mute the sample processing line error alarm
Key 2: manual unloading
Functions of status Indicator:
Unloading unit normal: green
Unloading unit error/abnormal: red
Unloading unit standby: yellow
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Ports unit
The ports unit consists of the unloading assembly power switch, pneumatic unit port, debug
port and network port.
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Tube Rack
See 4.4.1Specifications of Applicable Tubes and Tube Racks for tube rack specifications.
PC
Display
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The touch screen is able to move in varied directions, which increases the flexibility of
operation by users.
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Instrument Status
This area displays the status of each module of CAL 8000 and each instrument (including
reagents) connected to it.
This area displays the "Sample ID", "Mode", "Time of Analysis", "Position" and whether
reexam of the sample is required.
Order Setup
Set up analysis mode for the samples within the barcode range of a specified tube rack.
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Icon Area
The title panel displays CMU titles and buttons.
Name Icon Function
Pause/Continue Pause/Continue the loading
/
Shutdown Shut down the auto sample processing
system
Floating Button
Switch between the DMU and CMU. The button can be dragged to anywhere desired on the
screen.
Client Area
Displays the information of the current tab.
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Move the pointer to the slide bar, left click the mouse and hold, then scroll the bar at will.
Tab Screen
Tag screen displays one page of the multi-page information.
Dialog Box
There are several types of dialog box based on different functional buttons in the dialog box,
which are "OK" dialog, "OK/Cancel" dialog box, "Yes/No" dialog box, "Yes/No/Cancel" dialog
box, and some special prompt boxes.
A dialog box consists of title panel, information area and functional buttons. The following
figure is a "Yes/No/Cancel" dialog box.
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After modify the settings, click "yes", and the dialog box will be closed with the change saved;
click "No", and the dialog box will be closed without saving the change; click “Cancel” to close
the dialog box without saving the change, and go back to the previous screen.
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3 Installing Your System
3.1 Introduction
WARNING
Installation by personnel not authorized or trained by Mindray may cause
personal injury or damage your system. Do not install your system without
the presence of Mindray-authorized personnel.
Your system has been tested before it is shipped from the factory. The system was carefully
packaged and labels were placed to tell the carrier how to treat this system. When you receive
your system, carefully inspect the carton. If you see any signs of mishandling or damage,
contact Mindray customer service department or your local distributor immediately.
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The ground where the system is placed shall be able to withstand at least 1880kg of
weight.
WARNING
Make sure the system is properly grounded.
Before turning on the system, make sure the input voltage meets the
requirements.
CAUTION
The connection of the system and the power shall only be completed by the
service engineer authorized by the manufacturer.
All cables selected for use shall match the configuration of the system.
The switch or circuit-breaker used for the system shall meet the following
requirements:
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The environment shall be as free as possible from dust, mechanical vibrations, loud
system.
Do not use this system in close proximity to sources of strong electromagnetic radiation
(e.g. unshielded intentional RF sources), as these may interfere with the proper
operation.
Do not place the system near brush-type motors, flickering fluorescent lights, and
Do not place the system in direct sunlight or in front of a source of heat or drafts.
NOTE
Only store and use this system in specified environmental conditions.
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WARNING
Installation by personnel not authorized or trained by Mindray may cause
personal injury or damage your system. Do not install your system without
the presence of Mindray-authorized personnel.
CAUTION
Installation of unauthorized software in the PC or using the PC for any
unintended purposes may impact stability of the system or result in
incorrect data. Please only use the external PC for sample analysis and the
related purposes.
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Refer to the Operator's Manual of the analyzer or SM&S for the connections of the device in
the sample processing line, its accessories and/or reagents.
The connection of each module of the CAL 8000 shall be conducted by Mindray-authorized
personnel.
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4 Preparations Before Using
4.1 Introduction
This chapter introduces the preparations required before using the CAL 8000, including notes
before use, sample preparation, and preparation of tubes and tube racks.
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80-83mm
65-78mm
11-13mm
NOTE
Some tubes may not adapt to the tube rack (e.g. tubes with unique caps), in
such case, contact Mindray customer service department.
Tube Rack
To ensure proper running of the system, be sure to use the standard configured tube rack of
the CAL 8000. See the following figure for size of the tube rack:
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55mm
200mm
25mm
Figure 4-2 Size of Tube Rack
To ensure good readability of the barcode, you must place the label properly.
CAUTION
The following errors may cause misreading of barcodes:
NOTE
If several labels are stuck to one tube, or the label is misplaced, peeled or
wrinkled, it may cause autoloading error. To avoid such error, the notes
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figure.
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5 Operating Your System
5.1 Introduction
This chapter introduces the daily operating process of the CAL 8000 from startup to
shutdown.
A flow chart presenting the common daily operating process is shown below:
Initial checks
See Chapter 4 Initial Checks
Sample Analysis
Auto analysis using the system Offline analysis
See 5.4 Starting analysis See Operator’s Manual of the analyzer
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All the samples, controls, calibrators, reagents, wastes and areas contacted
them are potentially biohazardous. Wear proper personal protective
equipment (e.g. gloves, lab coat, etc.) and follow safe laboratory procedures
when handling them and the contacted areas in the laboratory.
WARNING
Be sure to dispose of reagents, waste, samples, consumables, etc.
according to government regulations.
The reagents are irritating to eyes, skin and airway. Wear proper personal
protective equipment (e.g. gloves, lab coat, etc.) and follow safe laboratory
procedures when handling them and the contacted areas in the laboratory.
If reagents accidentally spill on your skin or in your eyes, rinse the area with
ample amount of clean water; seek medical attention immediately.
Keep your clothes, hairs and hands away from the moving parts to avoid
injury.
Checking reagents
Check if there are enough reagents for analysis of the whole day, if not, replaces the
reagents.
If reagent runs out during analysis process, the device will stop running automatically
and remind you to replace the reagent. You shall replace the reagent to continue with the
analysis.
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5.3 Startup
Start up the system as per the following procedure:
2. Open the cabinet door of the loading module, and turn on the power switch of the PC
inside the cabinet.
4. Wait for all modules and instruments to get ready (the status indicators displayed on
CMU are green).
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After the samples are well prepared, follow the procedure below to process and analyze
samples.
If necessary, you may set up the analysis mode for samples within a certain range of
tube rack IDs using the "Order Setup” function of the CMU software. The procedure is
as follows (see 6.3.2 Order Setup for details):
3) Define the "Rack Barcode From" and "To" in the added line, and then set up
analysis mode as needed.
NOTE
Analysis will be run in the defined mode if the tube rack ID scanned has
its matched order in the system; or else, analysis will be run in the mode
of the default order.
2. Put the tube racks with tubes loaded to the loading assemblyalong the guiding
grooves in order, with the opening of the tube tacks facing the operator.
3. Once the tube racks are placed in the loading assembly, the sample processing line
starts to transport the racks, scan rack IDs and sends them to the intended device for
analysis based on the order settings.
4. Operators may add tube racks to the loading assembly and take away tube racks that
have been analyzed from the unloading assembly as needed. The maximum capacity
of the loading and unloading assemblies is 20 tube racks. Alarm sound will be made
when the unloading assembly is full.
5. If SM&S is configured, add slide baskets on the basket loading tray when needed,
and remove the baskets from the unloading tray timely.
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1. Exit the SPU software of all analyzers in turn. The procedure is as follows:
2) Tap "Yes" to perform the shutdown procedure; the dialog box will be closed
automatically.
2. Check to see if all analyzers are ready for the probe cleanser maintenance.
3. Perform shutdown probe cleanser maintenance to each of the analyzers. See the
operator’s manual of the hematology analyzer for details.
1) Click the close button on the upper right of the screen, a dialog box will
display.
2) Tap "OK" to close the dialog box and exit the CMU software.
5. Turn off the power switch of the Auto Sample Processing System.
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1. Place the well prepared STAT sample tube (see the operator’s manual of the analyzer
for how to prepare samples) in a tube rack.
2. Press the push key of the loading assembly (shown in the figure below), and the
loading assembly will push back the current tube rack at the forefront of the loading
tray.
3. Put the tube rack with the STAT sample at the forefront of the loading tray, and the
system automatically transport it to the track module, and then to an analyzer.
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1. Place the well prepared vial of control (see the operator’s manual of the analyzer and
instructions for use of the control for how to prepare controls) in a special QC tube
rack.
NOTE
Do not place the control in a normal tube rack, or the system cannot
identify it.
2. Place the tube rack loaded with the control on the loading tray, with the opening of the
rack facing the operator.
3. Once the tube rack is place on the loading tray, the system starts to transport to the
scanning position.
4. After the system identified the QC rack, it will transport the rack to all analyzers which
enabled QC function for QC analysis.
5. After all analyses finished, the QC tube rack will be transported to the unloading tray.
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5.9 Standby
When all instruments connected by the CAL 8000 are in standby mode, and the system is in
idle state for more than 30 minutes, all modules of CAL 8000 will go to the standby mode. To
exit standby, place a tube on the loading tray (not applicable when the autoloading function is
disabled or the loading module has error), or make any of the instrument in the processing
line exit the standby mode (see the operator’s manual of the instrument for how to exit
standby).
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6 Operating the Control and Manageme
nt Module (CMU)
6.1 Introduction
The CMU is the software system integrated in PC. You may run the CMU from an external
display to monitor the modules and devices of the sample processing line, track sample flow,
set up orders and view samples that have not been analyzed.
This chapter introduces the functions and operations of the CMU module of CAL 8000.
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Instrument Status
Reagent
Status
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To edit the IP address of the module, enter the desired IP in the “IP Setup” field, and tap
“OK”.
For the loading module, there is an “Autoloading” switch in the setup dialog box. Switch
on/off to enable/disable the autoloading function. If the switch is blue, the function is enabled;
if it is grey, the function is disabled.
Instrument Monitor
The status of the CAL 8000 modules and instruments are shown by the indicating bars: when
the bar is green, the module is working properly; when the bar is red, the module has error(s);
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To edit the IP address of the module, enter the desired IP in the “IP Setup” field, and tap
“OK”.
To edit the instrument name, enter the desired IP in the “Instrument Name” field, and tap
“OK”.
Reagent Monitor
The CMU displays the reagent status using bars in different colors (as shown in the figure
below).
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Tap on this area and the dialog box below pops up, showing the reagent staus details.
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The indications of column heads in the sample flow tracking table are shown as follows:
Column Head Indication
Sample ID ID of the sample, which can be edited by double-click on the
desired item. The change will be synchronized to LIS
Position The tube position where the sample is accommodated,
th
e.g.: ”16-5” refers to the sample in the 6 tube position of the
tube rack with the ID 16
Loading Tray The time when the sample reaches the tube rack scanning
position of the loading module
Instrument 1/2/3…… The time when the sample reaches aspiration position the
instrument
Unloading Tray The time when the sample reaches the unloading module
Reexam If the sample needs to be re-examined according to the
reexam rule of the corresponding analyzer, “Reexam
suggested” will be displayed
Export
To export the sample position information, do as follows:
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2. Specify the “Date Range”, and the enter or browse to the directory you want to save
the exported file.
1. Double click on the desired item, and the dialog box below pops up.
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2. Define the "Rack Barcode From" and "To" in the added line, and then set up analysis
mode as needed.
NOTE
Analysis will be run in the defined mode if the tube rack ID scanned has its
matched order in the system; or else, analysis will be run in the mode of the
default order.
Deleting an order
To delete an order, select it in the list, and then click “Delete”. The selected item will be
deleted.
NOTE
The default order cannot be deleted.
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If the switches for both Instrument 1 and 2 are on, the QC tube rack will be transported to
both instruments for analysis in turn while running the QC count.
Suspect samples
You can check the “Sample ID”, sample “Position”, time and instrument of the analysis, as
well as the test panel.
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delete them.
Select or enter the starting and ending dates to view the logs in the specified date range.
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7 Reviewing and Processing Sample
Results
After finishing analysis of a sample, the sample processing line automatically stores results to
the sample processing unit (SPU or the main unit) of the analyzer, and transmits the results to
the data management unit (DMU) in real-time.
Operators may use DMU software to review, report and sort sample results of all analyzers.
For details of the operations, see the Operator's Manual of the analyzers.
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8 Servicing Your System
8.1 Introduction
To ensure the good operating condition of the system, operators shall follow this chapter to
maintain and troubleshoot the system.
All components and surfaces of the auto sample processing system are
potentially infectious; take proper protective measures for operation or
maintenance.
CAUTION
Improper maintenance may damage the system. Maintenance procedures
shall be performed as instructed by this Operator's Manual.
Only Mindray-supplied parts can be used for maintenance. Should you have
any problem, contact Mindray Customer Service Department.
NOTE
This chapter only introduces the servicing operations of the CAL 8000
system. To get servicing information of other units in the sample processing
system, read the Operator's Manuals of the units concerned.
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8.2 Cleaning
8.2.1.When, Why and Tools Needs
Procedure When to clean Why to clean Tools needed
Cover sterilization As needed Remove contaminators on Disinfectant (see
the cover 8.2.2Cover Sterilization for
types of disinfectant)
8.2.2.Cover Sterilization
The user shall perform regular cleaning and sterilization to the cover of the system. Use the
specified materials to sterilize the equipment only. For any damage to the instrument or other
accidents caused by using materials other than specified, Mindray will not provide any
warranty.
Mindray does not claim the validity of the listed chemicals in infection control. For effective
control of infection, please consult the Infection Prevention Department of the hospital or the
epidemic professionals.
The sterilization may damage the system to some extent. It is recommended to perform
sterilization only when necessary according to your laboratory protocol. Remember to clean
the equipment before sterilizing.
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8.3 Replacing
8.3.1 When, Why and Tools Needed
Procedure When to Replace Tools needed
Replacing reagent container As needed /
Replacing waste container When the waste container is /
full.
Replacing the fuse When the fuse blows out /
All the samples, controls, calibrators, reagents, wastes and areas contacted
by them are potentially biohazardous. Wear proper personal protective
equipment (e.g. gloves, lab coat, etc.) and follow safe laboratory procedures
when handling them in the laboratory.
WARNING
Be sure to dispose of reagents, waste, samples, consumables, etc.
according to government regulations.
If reagents accidentally spill on your skin or in your eyes, rinse the area with
ample amount of clean water; seek medical attention immediately.
Remove the waste container cap and replace the waste container only when
the power indicator is not flickering, in order not to make the waste overflow
from the container.
CAUTION
After replacing the reagent container, check the tubing connected to the cap
assembly and make sure it is not bent over.
After the instruments are connected into the auto sample processing line by CAL 8000, the
reagent containers (except the fluorescent reagents of the analyzer) and the waste
containers are placed in the cabinet of the corresponding track module.
1. Press the sunken area near the top of the cabinet door, and the door will open
outwards,
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Servicing Your System
CAUTION
Be aware for pinching while opening or closing the door.
2. Pull out the waste container carriage (left) or the reagent container carriage (right).
3. Replace the waste container or the reagent container as instructed by the operator’s
manual of the corresponding instrument.
WARNING
Only install fuses of specified specification.
8-4
9 Troubleshooting
9.1 Introduction
This chapter contains information that is helpful in locating and correcting problems that may
occur during operation of your system.
NOTE
This chapter is not a complete service manual and is limited to problems
that are readily diagnosed and/or corrected by the user of the system.
9-1
Troubleshooting
The possible errors and their troubleshooting information are listed in the following table.
9-2
Troubleshooting
9-3
10 Data Managing Unit (DMU)
10.1 Overview
Compared with the DMU of stand-alone analyzers, the DMU analyzers in the auto sample
processing line has some special functions to provide necessary supports for the interaction
with the sample processing system and other instruments in the line.
This chapter introduces the special functions of the DMU in the auto sample processing line.
For other general functions, see the operator’s manual of the analyzer.
Data Managing Unit (DMU)
You can enable/disable the automatic record printing, and select the desired patient
information and parameters to be included in the reexamine record.
Enable/Disable autoprint
Select “On”/”Off” to enable/disable the automatic record printing function.
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Data Managing Unit (DMU)
1. Click the “Select Patient Info.” button, and the dialog below pops up.
2. Select the patient information items you want to be included in the reexam record.
1. Click the “Select Para. to Print” button, and the dialog below pops up.
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Data Managing Unit (DMU)
2. Select the parameters the result of which you want to be included in the reexam
record.
1. Click “Print Reexam Record”, and the dialog box below pops up.
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Data Managing Unit (DMU)
2. Select “Samples with Unprinted Reexam Record of the Day” or “Selected Records” as
needed.
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Data Managing Unit (DMU)
For the DMU of the sample processing line, there is a checkbox “Acquire patient info. from
LIS after the sample ID is edited”. If this check box is selected, once the patient ID is edited,
the system will automatically acquire the patient information from LIS using the new ID.
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Data Managing Unit (DMU)
10-7
Data Managing Unit (DMU)
In this tab, you can check the in-use QC information at L-J setup screen corresponding to the
selected sample, and the time and operator of the latest QC analysis.
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Data Managing Unit (DMU)
In this tab, you can check the information of the reagents used for the analysis of the selected
sample. For open-reagent models, if the user does not input the reagent information after
replacing a new container, the information here will be null.
Reagent/Control
Tracing samples corresponding to the specified batch of reagent
3. Click “OK” to close the dialog box, and the software will search for matching samples
and display them in the table area.
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Data Managing Unit (DMU)
3. Click “OK” to close the dialog box, and the software will search for matching samples
and display them in the table area.
The dialog box shows the information of all reagents used in the selected L-J QC analysis.
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11 Supplementary Reagent Loading
(SRL) Module (Optional)
11.1 Overview
The Supplementary Reagent Loading Module (hereinafter called SRL or SRL module) is an
optional module which stores a fixed volume of each reagent. When the error of no reagent is
reported, if a SRL module is configured, it will support the analyzer to keep running until the
reagent inside the SRL module is used up, during which process the operator need to replace
the reagent container.
11-1
Supplementary Reagent Loading (SRL) Module (Optional)
Reagent outlets
Provide the connection to the reagent interfaces on the main unit of the analyzer. There are
printings showing the corresponding reagent names, and the interfaces are color-coded in
the same way as the cable connectors.
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Supplementary Reagent Loading (SRL) Module (Optional)
Reagent inlets
Provide the connection to the reagent containers. There are printings showing the
corresponding reagent names, and the interfaces are color-coded in the same way as the
cable connectors.
11-3
Supplementary Reagent Loading (SRL) Module (Optional)
11-4
Supplementary Reagent Loading (SRL) Module (Optional)
11-5
A Glossary
CMU
Control and management module of the Auto Sample Processing System. It monitors the
modules and devices of the sample processing line, tracks sample flow, sets up orders and
views samples that have not been analyzed.
DMU
Data management unit of Auto Hematology Analyzer, also called the PC. It runs data
management operations, including worklist editing, analysis results reviewing, analysis report
generating, and LIS/HIS communication.
SPU
Sample processing unit of Auto Hematology Analyzer, also called the main unit. Process
patient samples and sends original test results to DMU.
Analyzer
Short for Auto Hematology Analyzer, which analyzes blood or body fluid samples, providing
sample cells analysis results.
Order
The source of sample analyzing mode in Auto Sample Processing System, which can be set
up in CMU software.
Track Unit
It receives sample racks sent by the loading module, transports them to the analyzer for
analysis, or to the SM&S for slide making and staining, and then transports the processed
sample racks to the unloading storage region of the track module.
Track Module
Track unit and its cabinet.
Pneumatic Unit
Also called compressor or PU. It provides pressure and vacuum to SPU of the analyzer or the
Auto Sample Processing System.
SM&S
Short for Auto Slide Maker & Stainer, which makes sample slides.
Unloading Module
unloading unit and its cabinet.
Unloading Assembly
It receives sample tube racks that have been processed from the unloading storage region of
the track module, so that users may collect them.
Loading Module
Loading unit and its cabinet.
Loading Assembly
It accommodates sample tube racks, reads barcodes of tube racks by barcode scanner and
sends the racks to specified track module.
A-1
B Specifications
B.1 Classification
According to the CE classification, the CAL 8000 Auto Processing System belongs to In vitro
diagnostic medical devices other than those covered by Annex II.
B.2 Ports
2 network ports
1 pneumatic unit control port
B.3 Tubes
Sizes of tubes supported:11-13mm(outer diameter)×65-78mm/80-83mm(without cap/with cap)
B-1
Specifications
NOTE
Only store and use this system in specified environmental conditions.
Height
Depth
Width
B-2
Specifications
B.10 Contraindication
None
B-3
Specifications
NOTE
The manufacturer suggests you use check digit to reduce the possibility of
misreading.
B-4
Specifications
B-5
Specifications
This equipment complies with the emission and immunity requirements of the EN
61326-1:2006 and EN 61326-2-6:2006.
This equipment has been designed and tested to CISPR 11 Class A. In a domestic
environment it may cause radio interference, in which case, you may need to take
measures to mitigate the interference.
NOTE
It is the manufacturer's responsibility to provide equipment electromagnetic
compatibility information to the customer or user.
NOTE
Be sure to use the specified devices only.
B-6
Specifications
B-7
C Index
Basic assemblies and modules Operating Your System, 5-1
control and data management module Order Setup, 6-7, 6-10
(CMU), 2-20 Preparation of tubes and tube racks, 4-3
loading module, 2-5 Replacing, 8-3
track module, 2-9 Replacing Reagent Container/Package,
unloading module, 2-16 8-3
Basic Assemblies and Modules, 2-3 Replacing the Fuse, 8-4
accessories, 2-21 Reviewing and Processing Sample Results,
Cleaning, 8-2 7-1
cover sterilization, 8-2 Safety Information, 1-4
Daily operation Sample Preparation, 4-3
checks before starting the system, 5-2 Servicing Your System, 8-1
daily operating process, 5-1 Specifications, B-1
finishing analysis, 5-5 SRL Module, 11-1
start up the system, 5-3 Supplementary Reagent Loading Module,
starting analysis, 5-4 11-1
EMC, B-6 System Configuration, 2-2
General Environment, 3-3 System Function, 2-23
Moving and Installing the System, 3-4 Troubleshooting, 9-1
Notes during analysis, 5-6, 5-7, 5-8, 5-9
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P/N: 046-005587-00 (5.0)