Service Manual

\EDIC@ EasyBloodGas

Cat. No. 6502

Software Flow Chart

MANUAL STANDBY

CONFIRM?

TEST COMPONENTS
1
2
3
4
5

PUMP
VALVE
SAMPLER SWITCHES
DOOR SWITCH
REAGENT READER

REPLACE COMPONENTS

TEST FLUIDICS

1
2
3
4
5

1 FLOW
2 BUBBLE DETECTOR CAL
3 PUMP CAL

REAGENT MODULE
ELECTRODES
PUMP TUBING
SENSOR MODULE/SAMPLER
VALVE MODULE

SENSOR STATUS

ELECTRODE mVs

1 ELECTRODE mVs
2 BAROMETRIC PRESSURE
3 TEMPERATURE

1 CALIBRANT A mVs
2 CALIBRANT B mVs

PATIENT RESULTS

LAST CONTROL

1 LAST
2 ALL
3 ENTER ID#

1 LEVEL 1
2 LEVEL 2
3 LEVEL 3

QC RESULTS

PRINT QC STATS

1 LAST CONTROL
2 PRINT QC STATS
3 PLOT QC CHARTS

1
2
3
4

REFERENCE LIMITS

PLOT QC CHARTS

1
2
3
4
5

1
2
3
4

DIAGNOSTICS
1
2
3
4

TEST COMPONENTS
TEST FLUIDICS
SENSOR STATUS
PRIME FLUIDS

DAILY CLEANER

DAILY CLEANER
SCREENS

HOME MENU
1
2
3
4
5

*
*
CALIBRATE
DAILY CLEANER
SECOND MENU

CALIBRATE

CALIBRATION
SCREENS

SECOND MENU
1
2
3
4
5
6

STANDBY
REPLACE COMPONENTS
DIAGNOSTICS
STORED INFORMATION
SETUP MENU
ADJUST DISPLAY

LIFT SAMPLER TO
ANALYZE
HOME MENU
1
2
3
4
5

ANALYZE SAMPLE
ANALYZE QC
CALIBRATE
DAILY CLEANER
SECOND MENU

LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
ALL LEVELS

pH

PCO2

STORED INFORMATION
1
2
3
4
5
6

PATIENT RESULTS
QC RESULTS
REFERENCE LIMITS
CALIBRATION DATA
REAGENT MODULE
PRINTOUTS

PO2

QC LEVEL 1
QC LEVEL 2
QC LEVEL 3
NORMAL
CRITICAL

CALIBRATION DATA
1 SLOPES
2 mVs
3 PUMP/BUBBLE DETECTORS

USER OPTIONS
1
2
3
4
5

ANALYZE QC
1
2
3
4

pH
PCO2
PO2
ALL CHARTS

DATE/TIME
LANGUAGE
CORRELATION
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE
SECURITY CODE

REAGENT MODULE

LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
PROFICIENCY

1 STATUS
2 CONCENTRATIONS

CONFIGURATION
1 CAL FREQUENCY
2 AUTO STANDBY
3 PO2 /PCO2 /BP

CALIBRATE
PRINTOUTS
1
2
3
4
5
6

CALIBRATION
SCREENS

USER OPTIONS
CONFIGURATION
PRINTER OPTIONS
PATIENT LIMITS
QC LIMITS
PATIENT INFORMATION

8 HRS
OFF
mmHg

4 TEMPERATURE
5 Hb

C
g/dL

PRINTER OPTIONS
1 PRINTER
2 CALD VALUES
3 PRINTOUTS (x2)

ON
ON
OFF

DAILY CLEANER

DAILY CLEANER
SCREENS

SECURITY CODE

* * * *

SECOND MENU
1
2
3
4
5
6

STANDBY
REPLACE COMPONENTS
DIAGNOSTICS
STORED INFORMATION
SETUP MENU
ADJUST DISPLAY

CONFIRM?

SETUP MENU

SET REFERENCE LIMITS

1
2
3
4
5
6

1
2
3
4
5

USER OPTIONS
CONFIGURATION
PRINTER OPTIONS
SET REFERENCE LIMITS
PATIENT INFORMATION
DELETE DATA

QC LEVEL 1
QC LEVEL 2
QC LEVEL 3
NORMAL
CRITICAL

Default off

ADJUST DISPLAY
1 BRIGHTNESS
2 BRIGHTNESS
3 REVERSE

PATIENT INFORMATION
1
2
3
4
5
6

PATIENT ID
PATIENT TEMP
Hb
FIO2
TIME DRAWN
OPERATOR ID

OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF

DELETE DATA
1
2
3
4
5

ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL

QC LEVEL 1
QC LEVEL 2
QC LEVEL 3
QC LEVELS
PATIENT RESULTS

Table of Symbols

Important information

Conditions which may cause data loss or analyzer malfunction

Biohazard warning
Electrical hazard

2001 Medica Corporation

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Service Manual Contents

Software Flow Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .inside front cover

Table of Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Product Description
System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Sensor Module

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Sampler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Valve Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Printer Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
CPU Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Pre-Amp Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Pump Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Contact Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Display Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Valve Module Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Rear Housing Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Replacement List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
AC Power Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
DC Power Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Display Assembly Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Sensor Module Heat Control Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Valve Module Heat Control Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Printer Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Pump Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Valve Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Electrode Signal Input Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Serial Communication Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Repair

Repair Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Required Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Rear Housing Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Rear Housing Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Printer Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Printer Assembly Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Display Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Display Assembly Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
CPU Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
CPU Assembly Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Flash Device Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Flash Device Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Printer EPROM Removal and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Access Door Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Access Door Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Pre-Amp PC Board/Contact Housing Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Pre-Amp PC Board/Contact Housing Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Valve Cable Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Valve Cable Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Pump Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Pump Assembly Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Sampler Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Sampler Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
In-field Reprogrammability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

P R O D U C T

D E S C R I P T I O N

System Overview

he repairs and procedures in this manual are intended for authorized field service
engineers. Instructions describe the repair or replacement of all modular internal
components. It is recommended that the field service engineer also refer to the Operators
Manual for detailed instructions on operating and troubleshooting the analyzer to determine
if repair or replacement is necessary for an internal component. The Replacement List
indicates assemblies and components available to the field service engineer. Refer to the
Repair section of this manual for the CPU schematic. Before performing any service, the
reagent module must be removed.

All components should be considered biohazardous (contaminated with HIV or

other pathogens).
Any replaceable component which comes in contact with biological samples,
including the sampler, electrodes, sensor module, pump tubing, valve module and
reagent module may contain contaminated material. Treat all components, during
use and disposal, as you would any biohazardous material.

P R O D U C T

D E S C R I P T I O N

Sensor Module
Contains heat control circuitry, sampler position
sensors, bubble detectors, door sensor, sampler, and
compression plate. The electrodes (PO2, PCO2, pH,
reference) are housed in the sensor module.

Sampler
Attached to sensor module. Contains sample probe
with probe wiper. The sampler is removable from the
sensor module as a replacement part.

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D E S C R I P T I O N

Valve Module
Controls reagent (from reagent module) or air
selection. The valve module contains a ceramic valve,
motor, position detector and reagent preheater. There
are no serviceable parts inside the valve module.

Printer Assembly
Contains the printer mechanism, printer software, and
printer electronics. Prints analysis, calibration and
diagnostic data.

CPU Assembly
Contains transformer, software, inputs (electrodes,
barometric pressure, room temperature), motor
control circuitry, sensor module heat control, and 2
serial ports.

P R O D U C T

D E S C R I P T I O N

Pre-amp PC Board
Connects contact housing to the CPU assembly and
amplifies electrode signals.

Pump Assembly
Contains peristaltic pump with wire connector.

P R O D U C T

D E S C R I P T I O N

Contact Housing
Contains all contacts from the electrodes, as well as
the contact housing cable for connection to the CPU
assembly.

Display Assembly
(Analyzer operator interface.) Contains operator
keypad and LCD display.

P R O D U C T

D E S C R I P T I O N

Valve Module Cable

Connects valve module to the CPU board.

Rear Housing Assembly

Rear housing contains the printer paper bay and
cover, serial number label, and the openings for the
fuse holder, AC power cord socket, battery connection, RS-232 serial interface connection, barcode
reader connection, and power voltage setting.

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D E S C R I P T I O N

Replacement List
The items on this list are available for purchase from
Medica Corporation.
Description
*Access Door

Catalog Number
(manufactured before April 2001)

6509

Access Door

6541

Barcode Reader

6520

Cable, Contact Housing

6514

Cable, Valve Module

6516

Compression Plate

6508

*Contact Housing (manufactured before April 2001) 6515

*CPU Assembly

(manufactured before April 2001)

6517

*Display Assembly (manufactured before April 2001) 6511

Contact Housing

6538

CPU Assembly

6539

Display Assembly

6540

Operators Manual

6501

pH Electrode

6201

PCO2 Electrode
PO2 Electrode

6202

Pump Assembly

6513

Reagent Module

6101

Reference Electrode

6204

Printer Assembly

6510

Pump Tubing

6504

Sampler

6306

Sensor Module

6506

Serial Cable

6518

Service Manual

6502

Valve Module

6507

110V Barcode Reader Power Supply

6524

220V Barcode Reader Power Supply

6525

Pre-Amp PC Board

6536

6203

*Before ordering replacements, contact Medica Technical Service

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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G

Troubleshooting Overview
This section describes troubleshooting the mechanical
and electrical functions of the EasyBloodGas
analyzer. Medica recommends that dealers maintain
an inventory of operational test assemblies for
troubleshooting purposes. These test assemblies can
substitute the questionable assemblies to confirm
failures. Only those items listed on the Replacement
List are available for purchase. For information on
troubleshooting the fluidic system and electrodes,
refer to the EasyBloodGas Operators manual.

Run quality control material after any

troubleshooting procedure.

Troubleshooting Guide
Determine the problem and corrective action needed.

Action Steps

Problem/Description

Problem Source

Corrective Action Steps

Blank display/No response

Power malfunction
Defective display

AC power verification
DC power verification
Display assembly verification
EPROM verification

Sensor module temperature not at

37.0 + 0.1C

Sensor module failure

CPU assembly failure

Check sensor module heat control

verification

Valve module temperature not

at 36 41C

Valve module failure

CPU assembly failure

Check valve module heat control

verification

Printer does not print

Printer malfunction

Printer verification

No pump movement

Pump motor malfunction

Pump verification

No valve movement

Valve motor malfunction

Valve verification

Electrode voltages out of

specification

Electrodes or signal input

malfunction

Check sensor module installation

and performance
Electrode signal input verification

Serial transmission failure

Serial cable
Transmission Protocol

Serial communication verification

T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G

AC Power Verification
When the power is first turned on, the EasyBloodGas
analyzer will beep, and the display will light up. If
this fails to happen, follow the verification procedure
in this section. Review this entire section before
replacing any components. First confirm that the
power cord is inserted securely inside the AC power
cord socket.
Warning: Careless handling of AC power,
especially 220V, can be hazardous or
fatal. Only qualified personnel should
work with AC power.

Fuse Holder

AC Power Cord Socket

EasyBloodGas
100-115~VAC
0.8A
50/60 Hz

220~VAC
0.4A
50/60 HZ
Max pump
working pressure:
15PSI
NOTE:
For 100-115 VAC
operation, the
voltage select
switch marked
110 and 220 must
be in the 110
position.

004434-001 R0

Blood Gas Analyzer

For in vitro diagnostic use only.
Patents Pending
Manufactured in USA by Medica Corporation
Bedford, Massachusetts 01730

!
SERIAL NO.

ETL LISTED

CONFORMS TO
UL STD 3101-1 C
78559 CERTIFIED TO
CAN/CSA STD C22.2 NO. 1010.1

\EDIC@

110

220

220

110

or
Factory-set Power Voltage Setting

Remove the power cord from the AC power cord

socket.

Verify that the voltage selector switch voltage

setting (110V or 220V) matches the power outlet
voltage. If it does not, correct the setting.

3
F0.8 or F0.4

Verify that the fuses have the correct rating. Push

down on the fuse holder release tab and pull the
fuse holder straight out. Inspect both fuses.
For 110V analyzers, the fuses must be rated
0.8A, 250 volts
For 220V analyzers, the fuses must be rated
0.4A, 250 volts

T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G

Remove the fuses from the fuse holder. Using a

standard ohmmeter, measure continuity between the
ends of each fuse. Replace defective fuses.
If the voltage setting and the fuses are correct, but
no power or blank display continues, proceed as
follows:
4

Remove the rear housing. See Rear Housing

Removal in the Repair section for instructions.

Reinstall the power cord (cord not shown).

Measure the voltage between the bottom sides of

components L7 and L8 on the CPU assembly
using a standard voltmeter.
For 110V analyzers, the measured voltage
must be 90V to 125V
For 220V analyzers, the measured voltage
must be 210V to 240V

If no voltage, check the power cord and outlet. If the

measured voltage is incorrect, replace the CPU
assembly. See CPU Assembly Removal / Installation
in the Repair section for instructions.

Test Point
Table 1

X1
X4
X5

DC Power Verification

Voltage
+ 5.00V

+ 0.15V
+ 24.00V + 5.00V

X6

+ 19.00V + 4.00V
- 19.00V + 4.00V

X7

+ 5.00V

X8

GND Reference

X9

- 12.00V + 0.25V
+ 12.00V + 0.25V

Remove the rear housing. See Rear Housing

Removal in the Repair section for instructions.

Remove Sensor Module.

Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet,

then to the AC power cord socket.

Connect the reference side of the voltmeter to X8

on the CPU board.

Table 2

X2

GND Reference

Verify the voltage at each test point listed in Table 1.

X3

+ 8.5V

Connect the reference side of the voltmeter to X2

on the CPU board.

Table 3

Verify the voltage at each test point listed in Table 2.

Connect the reference side of the voltmeter to TP9

on the pre-amp PC board.

Verify the voltage at each test point listed in Table 3.

No adjustments are permitted. Failed boards

X10

+ 0.25V

+ 2.00V

TP9

GND Reference

TP10
TP12

+ 2.000V + .003V
- 12.00V + 0.25V

TP13

- 5.00V

TP14

+ 5.00

TP15

+ 15.00V + 1.00V

+ 0.25V
+ 0.25V

should be replaced. See CPU Assembly

Removal / Installation in the Repair section for
instructions.
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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G

Display Assembly Verification

For blank display, or faulty keypad operation,
proceed as follows:
1

Remove the power cord from the AC power cord

socket.

Remove the rear housing. See Rear Housing

Removal in the Repair section for instructions.

Disconnect and reinstall the display cable to the

CPU P2 connector. See Display Assembly
Removal / Installation in the Repair section for
instructions.

Reinstall the power cord. If the display now

functions, install the rear housing and resume
normal operation. See Rear Housing Installation in
the Repair section for instructions. If the display or
keypad remain faulty, proceed with step 5.

Remove the power cord from the AC power cord

socket. Connect a good test display assembly
to the CPU assembly. Reinstall the power cord.

If the test display functions properly, the original

display is defective. Replace with a new display
assembly.
If the test display does not function, the CPU is
most likely defective. Install a new CPU assembly.
See CPU Assembly Removal / Installation in the
Repair section for instructions.

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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G

Sensor Module Heat

Control Verification
The EasyBloodGas analyzer contains a temperature
control system that maintains the sensor module
temperature at an acceptable range of 37.0 +

0.2C. View the sensor temperature at any time by

proceeding to the SECOND MENU and selecting
DIAGNOSTICS, SENSOR STATUS, then
TEMPERATURE. If the displayed temperature is
outside the acceptable range, follow the procedure
below to identify the problem.
1

Touch the outside of the sensor module housing

(white material) and confirm that it is slightly
warm to the touch. If it is warm, it is likely that
the heating system is functioning correctly. If the
module does not feel warm, one part of the
heating system (either in the sensor module or
the CPU) is malfunctioning.

Remove the rear housing. See Rear Housing

Removal in the Repair section for instructions.

Check the sensor module heater cable connection

at CPU position P5. Verify that the cable is
completely inserted into the connector.

If the sensor module temperature remains

abnormal, install a test valve module. Turn power
on and wait 30 minutes.

Check the sensor module temperature again. If

the temperature is within specification, resume
normal operation (the first sensor module is
defective). If the temperature remains abnormal,
it is likely that the CPU heating circuitry is faulty.
Install a new CPU assembly. See CPU Assembly
Removal / Installation in the Repair section for
instructions.

SECOND MENU
1
2
3
4
5
6

STANDBY
REPLACE COMPONENTS
DIAGNOSTICS
STORED INFORMATION
SETUP MENU
ADJUST DISPLAY

DIAGNOSTICS
1
2
3
4

TEST COMPONENTS
TEST FLUIDICS
SENSOR STATUS
PRIME FLUIDS

SENSOR STATUS
1 ELECTRODE mVs
2 BAROMETRIC PRESSURE
3 TEMPERATURE

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SECOND MENU
1
2
3
4
5
6

STANDBY
REPLACE COMPONENTS
DIAGNOSTICS
STORED INFORMATION
SETUP MENU
ADJUST DISPLAY

DIAGNOSTICS
1
2
3
4

TEST COMPONENTS
TEST FLUIDICS
SENSOR STATUS
PRIME FLUIDS

Valve Module Heat Control

Verification
The EasyBloodGas valve module contains a reagent
pre-heater that maintains the valve temperature
3641C. View the valve temperature by
proceeding to the SECOND MENU and selecting
DIAGNOSTICS, SENSOR STATUS, then
TEMPERATURE. If the valve temperature is outside
the acceptable range, proceed as follows:
1

Remove the rear housing. See Rear Housing

Removal in the Repair section for instructions.

Check the valve module cable connection at CPU

position P6. Verify that the cable is completely
installed into the connector.

If the valve temperature remains abnormal, install

a test valve module. Turn power on and wait 15
minutes.

Check the valve temperature again. If the

temperature is within specification, resume
normal operation (the first valve is defective).
If the temperature remains abnormal, it is likely
that the CPU heating circuitry is faulty. Install
a new CPU assembly. See CPU Assembly
Removal / Installation in the Repair section for
instructions.

SENSOR STATUS
1 ELECTRODE mVs
2 BAROMETRIC PRESSURE
3 TEMPERATURE

Printer Verification

SECOND MENU
1
2
3
4
5
6

STANDBY
REPLACE COMPONENTS
DIAGNOSTICS
STORED INFORMATION
SETUP MENU
ADJUST DISPLAY

If the printer is not actively printing:

Verify that the printer paper is correctly installed.

1

Proceed to the SECOND MENU and select

SETUP MENU, CONFIGURATION, then
PRINTER. Confirm that the printer is ON. If
the printer is OFF, press 3 to turn it on.

Press 9 on the keypad. The printer head should

move across the paper. If the printer head moves,
resume normal operation. If the printer head
does not move, proceed to Step 3.

If the printer is still not working, remove the

power cord from the AC power cord socket, wait
10 seconds, then reinstall the power cord. If the
printer is still not functioning, remove the power
cord and the rear housing, then remove the
printer assembly. Inspect for paper jams or
obstructions in the printer head area. See Rear
Housing Removal and Printer Assembly Removal
in the Repair section for instructions.

SETUP MENU
1
2
3
4
5

USER OPTIONS
CONFIGURATION
SET REFERENCE LIMITS
PATIENT INFORMATION
DELETE DATA

CONFIGURATION
1
2
3
4
5
6

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CAL FREQUENCY
AUTO STANDBY
PRINTER
PO2 /PCO2 /BP
TEMPERATURE
Hb
CONFIRM?

8HRS
OFF
ON
mmHg
C
g/dL

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Reinstall the printer assembly. See Printer

Assembly Installation in the Repair section for
instructions. Confirm that the printer cable is
completely inserted into the P1 connector on the
CPU. Reinstall the power cord. If the printer fails
to print, install a known working test printer
assembly in the analyzer.

If the test printer assembly works, install a new printer

assembly in the analyzer.
If the test printer assembly fails, the CPU is defective.
Install a new CPU assembly. See CPU Assembly
Removal / Installation in the Repair section for
instructions.

Pump Verification
For suspected pump problems, proceed to the
SECOND MENU and select DIAGNOSTICS,
TEST COMPONENTS, then PUMP. The screen
displays ROTATING.... Look for pump rotation.
When full pump rotation occurs, FULL
ROTATION? is displayed. Press YES and PASS
is displayed.

SECOND MENU
1
2
3
4
5
6

STANDBY
REPLACE COMPONENTS
DIAGNOSTICS
STORED INFORMATION
SETUP MENU
ADJUST DISPLAY

DIAGNOSTICS
1
2
3
4

TEST COMPONENTS
TEST FLUIDICS
SENSOR STATUS
PRIME FLUIDS

When there is no pump movement or partial pump

movement, press NO and FAIL is displayed.
Remove the pump tubing and repeat the PUMP test.
If the test passes, install a new pump tubing and
resume operation. If the test fails, install a new pump
assembly. See Pump Assembly Removal / Installation
in the Repair section for instructions.

1
2
3
4
5

Valve Verification

SECOND MENU

For suspected valve problems, proceed to the

SECOND MENU and select DIAGNOSTICS,
TEST COMPONENTS, then VALVE. The screen
displays ROTATING..., then FULL
ROTATION?. Look for rotation of the valve knob
and press YES or NO. When full valve knob rotation
occurs, press YES and TESTING... is displayed.
Internal testing verifies correct valve positioning for the
Cal A, Cal B, Rinse, Air and Home positions. PASS
or FAIL is displayed.
When there is no valve knob movement or partial
valve knob movement, press NO and FAIL is
displayed. Repeat the VALVE test. If the test fails
again, install a new valve module. See
EasyBloodGas Operators Manual for valve
module replacement instructions.

TEST COMPONENTS

1
2
3
4
5
6

PUMP
VALVE
SAMPLER SWITCHES
DOOR SWITCH
REAGENT READER

STANDBY
REPLACE COMPONENTS
DIAGNOSTICS
STORED INFORMATION
SETUP MENU
ADJUST DISPLAY

DIAGNOSTICS
1
2
3
4

TEST COMPONENTS
TEST FLUIDICS
SENSOR STATUS
PRIME FLUIDS

TEST COMPONENTS
1
2
3
4
5

PUMP
VALVE
SAMPLER SWITCHES
DOOR SWITCH
REAGENT READER

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Electrode Signal Input Verification

EasyBloodGas electrodes that report out of range
voltages may be defective and require replacement.
Electrode troubleshooting is discussed in the
EasyBloodGas Operators Manual. If the EasyBloodGas
analyzer reports repeated electrode voltage errors,
follow this procedure.

Serial Interface Specifications

Connector

25-pin, D-sub male

Pin Type

RS-232

Pin Assignments:
Pin 1

Chassis, Not connected

Pin 2

TxD

Pin 3

RxD

Pin 4

RTS

Pin 5

CTS

Pin 7

Signal Ground

Transmission Rate

2400 bits per second

Bit Configuration

8 data bits, 1 stop

Bit Parity

None

Control Codes

None

All lines end with carriage return line feed (CRLF)

All transmission is ASCII string

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Remove the EasyBloodGas electrodes from the

electrode module and check for any fluid leakage
around the electrodes and their pins. Examine the
contact housing connectors for any corrosion. All of
these surfaces must be completely dry and salt free.
Reinstall the electrodes and attempt recalibration. If
the voltage problems continue, it is likely that a
defect exists in the amplifier section of the CPU
assembly, or the contact housing is defective.

Remove the rear housing. See Rear Housing

Removal in the Repair section for instructions.

Remove the Pre-Amp PC Board. See Pre-amp PC

Board/Contact Housing Removal/Installation in the
Repair section for instructions.

Install a new pre-amp PC board.

Serial Communication Verification

1

Using an EasyBloodGas test serial cable, connect

the analyzer to a device with a known working
serial port.

Refer to the serial interface specifications on this

page.

When correctly linked, the data that is on the

external device should match the data on the
printout.

See EasyBloodGas Operator's Manual for Computer

Connection setup.

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Repair Overview
To replace EasyBloodGas assemblies, disassemble the
analyzer in the order described in this section, referring to the photographs for assistance. After rear
housing removal, the printer assembly and display
assembly can be removed without removing the CPU.
Access to all other assemblies requires removing the
CPU board.
Before performing major repairs, print the following
settings from the SECOND MENU by selecting
STORED INFORMATION, then
PRINTOUTS.
USER OPTIONS, CONFIGURATION,
PRINTER OPTIONS,
PATIENT LIMITS, QC LIMITS,
PATIENT INFORMATION

SECOND MENU
1
2
3
4
5
6

STANDBY
REPLACE COMPONENTS
DIAGNOSTICS
STORED INFORMATION
SETUP MENU
ADJUST DISPLAY

4
STORED INFORMATION
1
2
3
4
5
6

PATIENT RESULTS
QC RESULTS
REFERENCE LIMITS
CALIBRATION DATA
REAGENT MODULE
PRINTOUTS

Quality control data will be lost if the CPU board

is changed.

Required Tools
Only 4 tools are required to remove or install the
EasyBloodGas electronic and mechanical assemblies:
Phillips screwdriver, #2 magnetic
Phillips screwdriver, #1
Needle nose pliers
Flash Device Removal Tool (provided with software
updates)

Before using the Flash Device Removal Tool, refer

to the instructions included in software update
packages.

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Rear Housing Removal

Cut the printer paper to separate it from the analyzer
and remove paper. Remove the 5 screws from the rear
housing.
Pull back the rear housing.

Rear Housing Installation

Align the rear housing with the front housing. Verify
that all cables are enclosed inside the housings. Insert
and tighten the 5 screws into the rear housing. Do not
over tighten.
Reinstall the printer paper.

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Printer Assembly Removal

Disconnect the P1 connector from the CPU assembly.

Slide the printer assembly out of the housing tracks.

Avoid pinching the flex cable under the housing.

Printer Assembly Installation

Slide the printer assembly into the front housing cavity,
using a thin, flat object (e.g., business card) to guide
the printer flex cable under the housing. Avoid
pinching the cable.
Insert the printer cable into the P1 connector on the
CPU as shown above.

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Display Assembly Removal

The reagent module, sensor module, valve module,
and printer assembly must be removed before
removing the display assembly.
Disconnect the P2 connector from the CPU assembly.

Remove the 4 screws that run along

the top of the rear surface of the front housing.

After screw removal, grasp the display assembly as

shown and gently lift up and away from the front
housing, guiding the ribbon cable through the opening in the front housing.

Display Assembly Installation

Insert the display cable through the rectangular
window in the front housing.
Align the display assembly insertion hooks with the
openings in the front housing. Push the assembly
against the front housing until it locks. Enclose the top
access door post under the upper right corner of the
display housing.
Reinstall 4 screws along the top surface of the front
housing. Insert the display cable through the opening
and attach the display cable to the P2 connector on
the CPU assembly.
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CPU Assembly Removal

Printer
Assembly

Note: Prior to removing the CPU board, you will need

to print out information that will be lost.
Print out the following:

Remove the printer assembly before removing CPU

assembly. Disconnect cables at CPU positions P1, P2,
P5, P7, P6 and P13.

P5

User Options
Configuration
QC Limits
Patient Limits
QC Results

P1

P2

P13

P7

P6

Before replacing any CPU assemblies, contact the

manufacturer to obtain a CPU replacement that
has been programmed with the analyzer serial
number.

Remove the screw in the center of the CPU (P15),

while supporting the transformer. Carefully slide the
CPU assembly off the 4 corner mounting posts and the
pre-amp PC board.

CPU Assembly Installation

Carefully line up the four corner mounting holes on
the CPU assembly with the mounting posts on the front
housing. Gently push in the CPU assembly, making the
connection between the pre-amp PC board and CPU
assembly.
Secure CPU assembly to front housing with mounting
screw at P15.

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Note: Prior to removing the flash device, you will

need to print out information that will be lost.
Print out the following:

User Options
Configuration
QC Limits
Patient Limits
QC Results

Before changing the flash device on the EasyBloodGas, follow these steps:
SECOND MENU

Press STANDBY

MANUAL STANDBY

333

SERVICE MENU

Press REPLACE FLASH

REPLACE FLASH?

Press yes

CONFIRM?

Press yes

POWER DOWN NOW

Disconnect power

Flash Device Removal

Remove the flash device with the removal tool by
prying each corner of the flash device until it can be
removed by hand.

Flash Device Installation

Install the flash device into the U3 position with the
chamfered edge in the lower right corner. Incorrect
flash device orientation may damage the flash device
and/or socket.

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After changing the flash device on the EasyBloodGas, power up and follow
these steps:
SECOND MENU

Press STANDBY

MANUAL STANDBY

777

QC MENU

Press CLEAR MEMORY

CONFIRM?

Press yes

Printer EPROM Removal and

Installation
Remove the EPROM with the removal tool by prying
each corner of the EPROM until it can be removed by
hand. When installing, make sure that the chamfered
edge of the EPROM is oriented correctly in the
EPROM socket.

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Access Door Removal

Remove the CPU assembly and loosen the top left
screw and loosen or remove the display assembly
before removing the access door.

Lift the right corner of the display assembly to

disengage the access door post. Lift the door to
remove the bottom post.

Access Door Installation

Insert the bottom door post into front housing base.
Lift the right corner of the display assembly and insert
the access door post. Tighten the screw on the rear of
the front housing.

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Before changing the Pre-amp PC board on the EasyBloodGas, follow these steps:
SECOND MENU

Press STANDBY

MANUAL STANDBY

Press 333

SERVICE MENU

Press REPLACE PREAMP

REPLACE PRE-AMP?

Press yes

CONFIRM?

Press yes

POWER DOWN NOW

Disconnect power

Pre-amp PC Board/Contact
Housing Removal
Remove the screw which connects the grounding strap
to the pre-amp PC board.
Remove the 6 screws from the pre-amp PC board.
Remove the pre-amp PC board with the contact housing attached from the front housing. The contact
housing can be removed from the pre-amp PC board
by gripping both sides and pulling apart.

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After changing the Pre-amp PC board on the EasyBloodGas, power up and follow
these steps:
SECOND MENU

Press STANDBY

MANUAL STANDBY

777

QC MENU

Press CLEAR MEMORY

CONFIRM?

Press yes

Pre-amp PC Board/Contact
Housing Installation
Align the opening on the pre-amp PC board with the
CPU board mounting post. This will align the screw
holes. Insert the 6 screws to secure. Do not
overtighten. Connect the grounding strap to the preamp PC board.

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Valve Cable Removal

Remove the retaining clips securing the valve cable
with needle nose pliers.
Caution: DO NOT damage the posts.
By squeezing the retaining clips with the pliers, the
clips should lift off the posts.
Remove the valve cable from the front housing.

Valve Cable Installation

Caution: DO NOT damage the posts.
Insert the valve cable into the back side of the front
housing so that the ribbon cable is positioned on the
left side of the connector.
Install 2 new retaining clips (top and bottom) on the
cable posts to secure the connector. Push clips on
using needle nose pliers.

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Pump Assembly Removal

Remove the CPU assembly before removing the pump
assembly. Using a #1 Phillips, remove the 2 screws
and washers from the front side of the front housing.

Remove the screws which connect the grounding strap

to the pre-amp PC board and the pump assembly.
Place the grounding strap aside. Slide the pump assembly through the back side of the front housing.

Pump Assembly Installation

Insert the pump through the backside of the front
housing. Align the pump bracket holes with the 2
mounting posts on the front housing so that the pump
motor cable is positioned below the pump assembly.
While holding the pump assembly in position, insert
the 2 screws with washers through the front side of the
front housing to secure the pump in position.
Attach the grounding shield to the pump assembly
and the pre-amp PC board.

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Sampler Removal
If the sampler requires replacement, it can be
removed from the sensor module. Using a coin or
fingers, remove the retaining screw from the sensor
module.

Also refer to package insert for sampler removal

and installation updates.

Remove the screw mount (includes spring).

Rotate the sampler into the capillary position, then pull
it out of the sensor module.

Sampler Installation
Install the new sampler (includes sample probe and
wiper) in the sensor module. Insert the sampler
alignment pin into the sensor module. Rotate the
sampler into the closed position.
Install the screw mount (includes spring) into the
sampler. Replace the screw and tighten.

Do not overtighten the sampler screw.

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In-field Reprogrammability/
Software Updates
If software updates are required, follow the
instructions provided with the new software.

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For Service or Technical Assistance call:

800 777 5983 (In Continental US)
781 275 4892 (International)
Medica Corporation 5 Oak Park Drive Bedford, MA 01730

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