Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Contents
1 Basic Principle................................................................................................1
2 Operational Environment................................................................................2
3 Warnings and Precautions..............................................................................3
4 Service and Maintenance...............................................................................3
4.1 Tools..........................................................................................................3
4.2 Daily Maintenance....................................................................................4
4.3 Weekly Maintenance................................................................................4
4.4 Half Year Maintenance.............................................................................4
5 Main Components...........................................................................................4
5.1 Main Control Panel...................................................................................4
5.1.1 Functions............................................................................................4
5.1.2 Basic Structure...................................................................................5
5.1.3 Circuit Diagram...................................................................................5
5.2 Test board.................................................................................................6
5.2.1 Functions............................................................................................6
5.2.2 Basic Structure...................................................................................6
5.2.3 Circuit Diagram...................................................................................6
5.3 Power Supply Module...............................................................................7
5.3.1 Functions............................................................................................7
5.3.2 Basic Structure...................................................................................7
5.4 Assembly..................................................................................................7
5.4.1 Functions............................................................................................7
5.4.2 Basic Structure...................................................................................7
5.5 Electrodes.................................................................................................8
5.6 Tubing Systems........................................................................................8
5.6.1 Actual Picture......................................................................................8
5.6.2 Schematic Diagram............................................................................9
5.6.3 Fluid Flow Direction............................................................................9
6 Component Replacement.............................................................................10
6.1 Electrolyte Replacement.........................................................................10
6.2 Printer Replacement...............................................................................11
6.3 Fuse Replacement..................................................................................11
6.4 Pump Pipe Replacement........................................................................11
7 Troubleshooting.............................................................................................11
1 Basic Principle
The principle is developed according to potentiometry between ion electrode
and reference electrode. Most of salt in electrolyte solution is in ion state. The
electronic exchange between electrode and solution forms an electronic flow
which represents the ion concentration.
MG 02 17/08/2009
Page 1 of 1
2 Operational Environment
Normal operational environment requires:
-- Ambient Temperature: 10-30
-- Relative Humidity: 30-70
-- Air Pressure: 860hPa-1060hPa
-- Power Supply: Stabilized voltage supply, 110V/220V10%, 50Hz/60Hz1
Hz.
-- Avoid magnetic interference, mechanical vibrations, corrosive gases and
direct exposure to bright sunlight.
-- Reliable ground connection
MG 02 17/08/2009
Page 2 of 14
Page 3 of 14
5 Main Components
5.1 Main Control Panel
5.1.1 Functions
The main control panel consists of power supply module, detection signal
processing module, serial communications module, printing module, LCD
display module, motor drive module, solenoid control Module.
MG 02 17/08/2009
Page 4 of 14
MG 02 17/08/2009
Page 5 of 14
5.2.1 Functions
Test board is mainly responsible for collecting, amplifying and transmitting
data. It collects signals produced by electrodes and amplifies signals 10 to the
power of 10th -12th before transmitting them to main control panel for further
processing.
MG 02 17/08/2009
Page 6 of 14
5.3.1 Functions
Connected with main board through multiple output interfaces, switching
power supply is to supply required direct current to the whole instrument
system with output voltage available at +15V and 9V.
Main functions:9V is to feed the main board, which then convert the voltage
into 12V and powers the printer; 12V is to feed solenoids and 15V powers
motor.
5.4 Assembly
5.4.1 Functions
Assembly system constitutes the major mechanical structure of the
instrument, which includes motor assembly, test board assembly, peristaltic
pumps, solenoids and pipelines.
MG 02 17/08/2009
Page 7 of 14
5.5 Electrodes
The picture of electrodes is shown as Figure 5-7.
MG 02 17/08/2009
Page 8 of 14
Page 9 of 14
probe, then electrodes, arrive to waste bottle, so to finish emptying the tubing.
While valve A and B are both off and probe is opened, air is absorbed by
peristaltic pump, through probe, then electrodes, arrive to waste bottle, so to
finish emptying the tubing.
6 Component Replacement
6.1 Electrolyte Replacement
Replace electrolytes or electrode tip when unstable calibration or
measurements occur. Perform the following steps if necessary:
-- Remove electrode tip and discharge electrolytes inside it.
-- Add new electrolytes with a syringe.
-- Put on a new electrode tip, tighten it and wipe it clean.
Note: Electrolytes of all indicator electrodes are interchangeable:
K\Na\Cl\Ca\PH uses electrode electrolytes, while reference electrode uses
reference electrode electrolytes.
Syringes used for adding reference electrolytes cannot be used for adding
electrode electrolytes.
Make sure to tighten the tip of reference electrode and wipe it clean after
replacement. Failure to do so may result in KCI crystallization on the tip. Make
sure to tighten screw caps on both sided of the electrode unit when
reassembling the unit. Keep electrode unit upright to avoid bubbles at the
bottom. If there are any bubbles appear, put the unit upright and lightly pat it
to discharge bubbles before putting it into electrode box.
Do not insert syringe needle deep into cavity of electrode when adding
electrode solutions. Do not mix use reference electrode tip and indicator
electrode tip when performing maintenance.
Fill 2/3-3/4 of the electrode cavity with electrode solution. Do not mix up
electrode solution and reference electrode solution. Before installing
electrodes, first dry the flow cell seat and surface of electrode with absorbent
paper, then install them from left to right and tighten them until they coincide
with each other closely (Do not press too hard on electrodes to avoid
abnormal electrode slope). Regularly check electrode fluid level, supplement
or replace it if necessary.
Page 10 of 14
7 Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting is listed as Table7-1.
Table 7-1 Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Solution
The
instrument
doesnt work
No power
Blown fuse
Unstable electrode
Plug electrodes
properly.
Invalid reagents
Replace reagents.
Broken electrodes
Replace electrodes.
Calibration Failure
MG 02 17/08/2009
Page 11 of 14
Poor repeatability
Instrument cannot
take in samples or
bubbles appear in
pipes
MG 02 17/08/2009
Fluid leakage
electrodes
between
Disassemble electrodes
and clean it with a
suction bulb.
Thoroughly clean
electrodes with
absolute alcohol.
KCL crystallization on
reference electrodes
Replace reference
electrode solution or
reference electrodes.
Replace electrode
solution or electrodes.
Recalibrate or replace
electrodes.
Intense electromagnetism
interference from outside
Insufficient reagents or
deteriorated reagents
Replace reagents.
Blocked electrodes
Remove and
disassemble
electrodes. Use a bulbblow machine to clean
each electrode.
Page 12 of 14
If there is any blood clotting or other blockage in electrodes that are unable
to be cleaned with suction bulb, use a syringe to rinse them. Pay special
attention not to touch sensitive sections of electrodes (central part of through
holes in electrodes) with syringe needle when rinsing. Always use a new
needle for rinsing.
Note: Normal electrode potential output value is below 50mV, while normal
slope of K, Na, Cl, PH is above 30 and slope of Ca is above 20.
Attention: The instrument indicates abnormal electrode slope when MV
value is 0 or 500, the possible causes are:
-- If the instrument improperly sucks in standard A or B during autocalibrating, all electrode MV values are 0 or 500 and electrode slope is
abnormal
a. Pipeline adhesion results from long term abnormal instrument shutdowns.
Loosen pump pipes from pipe brackets and check adhesions in pipelines. Rub
the pipelines to resume its elasticity before installing them to pipe brackets.
b. Long term abnormal shutdowns may also result in reagent residues in
pipelines, which could cause crystallization and block electrode pipes.
Disassemble electrode unit and check electrodes one by one. If there is any
crystallization on electrodes, soak them into distilled water.
c. Faulty solenoids If the instrument is able to properly suck in standard A
or B but can not properly suck in standard B or A and the pipelines are not
blocked, check solenoids for any malfunctions.
-- Faulty Electrodes
a. If MV value and slope of a certain electrode are abnormal but other
electrodes are normal, rule out the possibility described in article 1. Replace
electrode solution of the faulty electrode, or replace electrode tip, or replace
the electrode.
b. Visually inspect the instrument during auto-calibrating, if it can properly
suck in standard A or B but MV value and slope of electrodes are still not
correct, replace reference electrode solution or replace reference electrodes.
MG 02 17/08/2009
Page 13 of 14
MG 02 17/08/2009
Page 14 of 14