Chapter 3.

Basic operation

Chapter 3 Basic operation

Here is described on basic operation of the analyzer.

3.1 Key operation

Operates the analyzer using the computer keyboard and mouse.
Functions for each key are as follows:

1. [F1]: Start measurement

Press this key to start or restart measurement.

2. [F2]: Stop sampling

Press this key to stop dispensing of sample or reagent.
The window appears for modification of the reagent information.
However, measurement is continued only for the samples after dispensing.

3. [F3]: Emergency sample addition (STAT)

Press this key to add an emergency sample.

4. [F4]: Alarm
Press this key to display the alarm screen.

5. [F5]: Run (F5)

Press this key to switch to the [Run(F5)] menu.

6. [F6]: Parameter (F6)

Press this key to switch to the [Parameter (F6)] menu.

7. [F7]: Calibration (F7)

Press this key to switch to the [Calibration (F7)] menu.

8. [F8]: QC (F8)
Press this key to switch to the [QC (F8)] menu.

9. [F9]: System (F9)

Press this key to switch to the [System (F9)] menu.

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10. [F10]: Maintenance (F10)

Press this key to switch to the [Maintenance(F10)] menu.

11. [F11]: Switch to tab menu (upward) within the selected menu.
Press this key to switch the tab menu upward.

12. [F12]: Switch to tab menu (downward) within the selected menu.
Press this key to switch the tab menu downward.

13. [Shift] + [F1]: Start orderless measurement

Press the above keys at the same time to start orderless measurement.

14. [Shift] + [Esc]: Alarm sound stop

Press the above keys at the same time to stop alarm sound.

15. [Ctrl] + [F2]: Emergency stop

Press the above keys at the same time to immediately stop operation.

16. [Ctrl] + [F5]: Print screen

Press the above keys at the same time to printout the current screen.
This function is not available during measurement process.

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3.2 Operation screen

3.2.1 Icons
Here is described on the icons and their functions displayed on the screen.

A. Menu icons

1. Run (F5)
Press the icon to switch to the [Run (F5)] menu.

z Monitor
Press this icon to switch to the [Monitor] screen.

z Round
Press this icon to switch to the [Round] screen.

z Test Selection
Press this icon to switch to the [Test Selection] screen.

z Results
Press this icon to switch to the [Results] screen.

z Inventory
Press this icon to switch to the [Inventory] screen.

z Wakeup Setup
Press this icon to switch to the [Wakeup Setup] screen.

z Auto Template
Press this icon to switch to the [Auto Template] screen.

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z Patient Information
Press this icon to switch to the [Patient Information] screen.

z Daily Maintenance
Press this icon to switch to the [Daily Maintenance] screen.

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2. Parameter (F6)
Press the icon to switch to the [Parameter (F6)] menu.

z Chemistry Parameters 1
Press this icon to switch to the [Chemistry Parameters 1] screen.

z Chemistry Parameters 2
Press this icon to switch to the [Chemistry Parameters 2] screen.

z Chemistry Parameters for ISE

Press this icon to switch to the [Chemistry Parameters for ISE] screen.

z Serum Indices
Press this icon to switch to the [Serum Indices] screen.

z Calculated Test
Press this icon to switch to the [Calculated Test] screen.

z Profile
Press this icon to switch to the [Profile] screen.

z Order
Press this icon to switch to the [Order] screen.

z Wash Program
Press this icon to switch to the [Wash Program] screen.

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3. Calibration (F7)
Press the icon to switch to the [Calibration (F7)] menu.

z Calibration Registration
Press this icon to switch to the [Calculation Registration] screen.

z Diluted Calibration
Press this icon to switch to the [Diluted Calculation] screen.

z Multi-Calibrator
Press this icon to switch to the [Multi-Calibrator] screen.

z Result of ISE Calibration

Press this icon to switch to the [Result of ISE Calibration] screen.

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4. QC (F8)
Press the icon to switch to the [QC (F8)] menu.

z QC Graph
Press this icon to switch to the [QC Graph] screen.

z QC Results (Detail)
Press this icon to switch to the [QC Results (Detail)] screen.

z QC Results (Daily)
Press this icon to switch to the [QC Results (Daily)] screen.

z QC Results (Cumulative)
Press this icon to switch to the [QC Results (Cumulative)] screen.

z QC Settings
Press this icon to switch to the [QC Settings] screen.

z QC Sample Registration
Press this icon to switch to the [QC Sample Registration] screen.

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5. System (F9)
Press the icon to switch to the [System (F9)] menu.

z System Setup 1
Press this icon to switch to the [System Setup 1] screen.

z Define Report Format

Press this icon to switch to the [Define Report Format] screen.

z Reagent Registration
Press this icon to switch to the [Reagent Registration] screen.

z Versions
Press this icon to switch to the [Versions] screen.

z Backup Procedures
Press this icon to switch to the [Backup Procedures] screen.

z System Setup 2
Press this icon to switch to the [System Setup 2] screen.

z Definition
Press this icon to switch to the [Definition] screen.

z Normal Range
Press this icon to switch to the [Normal Range] screen.

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6. Maintenance (F10)
Press the icon to switch to the [Mainte (F10)] menu.

z Sequence
Press this icon to switch to the [Sequence] screen.

z Water Blank
Press this icon to switch to the [Water Blank] screen.

z Working Hour Counters

Press this icon to the [Working Hour Counters] screen.

z Performance
Press this icon to switch to the [Performance] screen.

z Sensor
Press this icon to switch to the [Sensor] screen.

z Volume Adjustment (EL level only)

Press this icon to switch to the [Volume Adjustment] screen.

z Setup Password
Press this icon to switch to the [Setup Password] screen.

z DTR Positioning
Press this icon to switch to the [DTR Positioning] screen.

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7. Shutdown
Pop-up message appears for system shutdown.

8. Sleep
Displays the windows for sleep mode.
In the operational mode: Before sleep setting window appears.
In the sleep mode: Confirmation window to wake-up from sleep mode appears.

9. Alarm (F4)
Press this icon to switch to the [Alarm] screen.

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B. Operational icons

1. Save
Saves the setting.

2. Cancel
Cancels the setting.

3. Delete
Deletes the selected 1 item.

4. All Delete
Deletes all of the selected items.

5. Search
Starts searching.

6. Print
Executes printing.

7. Execute
Executes the selected function.

8. Close

Close the current screen and return to the previous screen.

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3.2.2 Status
The pop-up message indicating the system status appears in the upper left of the
screen.
Following are the displayed messages.

1. Not ready
Not ready for connection between the analyzer and the host computer. Or the
analyzer is OFF.

2. Pre-ready
The analyzer is ON, however, preparatory operation such as dispensing into
cuvettes and priming has not been completed.

3. Ready
It is ready for starting measurement.

4. Measurement
Measurement is performed.

5. STAT-measurement
Measurement for an emergency sample is performed as a priority.
Measurement for normal samples and QC samples is not performed.

6. MSStopping
Dispensing is stopped due to sample addition.
Or dispensing is completed.

7. ESStopping
Since an error occurs, dispensing is stopped.

8. Sleeping
The analyzer is in sleep mode.

9. Maintenance
Maintenance procedures are performed.

10. Emergency Stop

The analyzer is emergency stopped due to errors or user’s operation.

11. Sampling stop in progress

The error that continuous dispensing is not performed occurs.

12. Sampling stop complete

The measurement has been completed after the dispensing interruption due to
an error.

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13. Maintenance complete

Maintenance procedures are completed.

14. Em Stop in progress

Emergency stop is executed.

15. Em Stop Complete in progress

Ending procedure for Emergency stop is performed.

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3.3 Data save

Data to be saved from operational software is as follows.

z System parameter
System parameter indicates data related to measurement conditions.
This is not included test orders and results information.

z Database
Database indicates data related to the analyzer such as measurement
conditions and results information.

The data can be saved to the hard disk (HD) or an external memory medium (such as a
USB memory).
It is also available to return the designated operational status by loading the previous
data from the HD or external memory medium.

System(F9) > Backup Procedures

Figure 3.3-1

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A. System parameter

1. Save Parameters
Saves the system parameters.

2. Load Parameters
Loads the system parameters.

3. [...]
Select the directory to save or load the system parameters.

B. Database

1. Save Database
Saves the database.

2. Load Database
Loads the database.

3. [...]
Select the directory to save or load the database.

C. Load previous database

Loads the previous database.

z It is recommended to periodically save the system parameters and database

for security.

z Reboot your operational PC after loading the system parameters or database.

z Do not turn the analyzer or the operational PC OFF during backup process.
Data corruption may occur if the power is OFF during backup process.

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