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Sapphire 120 Users Manual

Contents:

Sapphire 120 Auto Analyzer ............................................................................................. 0


Contents:................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1 Introduction .............................................................................................. 2
Chapter 2 Analyzer Installation ................................................................................. 4
Chapter 3 Item Programming.................................................................................... 8
Chapter 4 Test Items ............................................................................................... 16
Chapter 5 Result Database..................................................................................... 22
Chapter 6 Maintenance and Management .............................................................. 24
Chapter 7 Routine Maintenance and Accessories Replacement ............................ 29
Chapter 8 Trouble Shooting .................................................................................... 34
Appendix A: Factory Original Values ....................................................................... 36
Appendix B: Packing List ........................................................................................ 37
Appendix C: Spare Parts......................................................................................... 38

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Audit Sapphire 120 Auto Analyzer

1.1 Cautions before usage:


1.1.1 Read this manual carefully before use.
1.1.2 The instrument is in line with international safety standards.
1.1.3 Dont remove the outer cover because of high voltage.
1.1.4 Do not block ventilating unit as high temperature may damage the
device.
1.1.5 Do not expose the equipment to direct sun-light or moisture.
1.1.6 In the event of difficulties please contact Audit Diagnostics or its
authorized personnel for help.

1.2 Technical Specifications:


1.2.1 9 test methods: End-point, Multi-standards, Double wavelength, Two-
points, Kinetics, Nephelometery, Enzymatic standard, Absorbance, and
Sample blank.
1.2.2 Absorbance range: -0.3000-2.5000Abs; linear error0.5%
1.2.3 Resolution rate: 0.0001 Abs (display), 0.00005Abs (internal

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computation)
1.2.4 Wavelength: 340, 405, 510, 546, 578, 6302nm; custom wavelength F1
and F2 may be mounted by two wavelengths from 330 to 800nm.
1.2.5 Half bandwidth: 340 wavelength8nm, other wavelengths 6nm.
1.2.6 Light source: halogen lamp, 6V/10W, working lifespan 3000hours,
standby life4000hours.
1.2.7 Temperature control: room temperature, 25, 30, 37 0.2C; fluctuant
range: 0.2C.
1.2.8 Flow cell (colorimetric cell): 30l ceramic body with quartz glass window
colorimetric cell.
1.2.9 Sampling volume: 200-3000l.
1.2.10 Cross contamination: 1%.
1.2.11 Reproducibility: 0.005 Abs, CV 0.3%.
1.2.12 Stability: 0.005Abs/hour.
1.2.13 Storage capacity: 100 testing items, 1060 test results, 31 days quality
control.
1.2.14 Data output: built-in 40 mm high-speed thermal matrix printer; RS232
interface.
1.2.15 Main unit interface: 320240 dots LCD graphic touch screen.
1.2.16 Ambient conditions: temperature 5 - 40C, humidity: 90%
1.2.17 Power supply: AC, 220 10% Volts, 50 1 Hz., 120VA
1.2.18 Dimensions: 460(L) 330(W) 140(H)mm
1.2.19 Weight: 8Kg.
1.2.20 Safety type: I (B).
1.2.21 Host computer: accord with standard of GB4943.

1.3 Special functions:


1.3.1 Using the latest microprocessor and multifunction software and
designed in interactive touch LCD operation mode the Sapphire 120
Auto Analyzer is extremely user friendly.
1.3.2 It uses a sensitive photometer to accurately measure sample
absorbance.
1.3.3 The analyzer can store 1060 patients sample data and 31 days quality
control.
1.3.4 Light source lamp standby function: lamp voltage will be reduced to
standby status when there is no operation on the analyzer for a period
of time. This function can greatly extend the life of the lamp.
1.3.5 The printer can be changed to built-in ordinary mini-printer which can
reserve printing results for longer time.

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Chapter 2 Analyzer Installation

Fuse

RS 232 Connector

Contrast Knob

Power Switch Vetnilation liquid Waste exit Power Socket

2.1 Recommended environmental condition:


2.1.1 Environment temperature: 5 30 C.
2.1.2 Relative humidity: 80.
2.1.3 Atmosphere pressure: 70 106 kpa.
2.1.4 Voltage & frequency: AC, 220 10% Volts, 50 1 Hz.
2.1.5 Power supply: 120 VA.
2.1.6 Well grounding.

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2.1.7 Safety class: Class I, Type B.

2.2 Safety cautions:


2.2.1 Keep all metal articles away from the analyzer to avoid electrical shock.
2.2.2 Do not damage the power cable. When removing the plug clutch the
power plug do not pull the power cable.
2.2.3 In the event of smoke, abnormal sounds or strange smells switch the
instrument off immediately and call for technical assistance.
2.2.4 Make sure that ground wire is available and connects to ground
properly.

2.3 Guarantee:
2.3.1 All analyzers are warranted for a period of one year commencing from
the date of the shipment of the analyzer.
2.3.2 This warranty does not cover any defect, malfunction, or damage.
a. Accident, neglect or willful mistreatment of the product;
b. Failure to use, operate, service, or maintain the product in accordance
with the applicable User's Manual and Service Manual;
c. Use of reagents or chemicals of corrosive nature.

CAUTION: THE INSTALLATION AND HARDWARE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES


SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY ENGINEERS TRAINED BY AUDIT DIAGNOSTICS.

2.4 Unpack the package box, check the accessories specified in packing list
ensuring they are present without damaged.

2.5 The instrument must be located in a well ventilated area, on a level surface and
away from direct sun-light and strong magnetic fields.

2.6 Check external electric supply to make sure it is accord with the rated voltage +/-
10%.
2.6.1 Connect the power cable and the ground wire to the analyzer.
2.6.2 Pull out and extend the Aspiration tube to its proper length.
2.6.3 Connect waste liquid pipe to its outlet. Put the end of the pipe into waste
bottle which should be prepared by the end user.

CAUTION: NO GROUND WIRE OR FAILURE TO CONNECT GROUND WIRE


WILL CAUSE UNSTEADY PERFORMANCE OF THE ANALYZER.

2.6.4 Insert the plug into the socket, connect the ground cable and switch on.
2.6.5 Installation of peristaltic pump tube:
2.6.6 Open maintenance cover. (If users find that peristaltic pump tube is
loose install it as follows).

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1) Fit both tube connectors into their respective grooves.


2) Push pump body to right hand side and then make the tube circle the pump
wheel.
3) Push the pump body to the left hand side to make tight.

CAUTION: THE INSTRUMENT WILL NOT ABSORB LIQUID IF THE


PERISTALTIC PUMP TUBE IS NOT CONNECTED.

2.6.7 Switch it on by pressing 1 which is printed on the power switch.


2.6.8 The analyzer starts Self-testing.
2.6.9 i.e. light source lamp on, light filter lens revolves to the home place,
peristaltic pump revolves and the printer on.
2.6.10 After self-testing, the screen displays figure 3 as below. The analyzer is
ready for operation.

Test Classification of Items

Liver function
Kidney function & Ions
Glucose & Blood fat
Cardiac muscle enzyme range
& others
Self-defined items

Return

Figure 3

2.7 Install the printing paper as the following steps:

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Figure 4

2.7.1 Press the mark on the printer cover lightly, push the printer cover
backward, and take out the paper reel from the rack.
2.7.2 Remove the package from the paper, cut the head of paper into V
shape then insert the paper into the slot.
2.7.3 Check the reel and make sure it had been properly located.
2.7.4 Press the paper-advancing key on the left hand of printer until the paper
comes out about 10cm. Press the paper-advancing button again and it
stops.
2.7.5 Close printer cover.

2.8 LCD Brightness adjustment:


2.8.1 Tuning knob on the rear of the instrument can be used for manually
brightness adjustment.
2.8.2 Brightness adjustment should be done after the instrument is warmed
up.

2.9 Wash the flow cell:


2.9.1 Wash the flow cell after starting the analyzer with 1ml cleaning liquid
(Order Code: A613) by running Cycle Rinse .
2.9.2 Soak and keep the cleaning liquid in flow cell for about 10 minutes.
Afterwards wash with distilled water. Repeat several times if necessary.

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Chapter 3 Item Programming

3.1 The Analyzer has 41 built-in routine item names with programmed parameters.
There is no need to configure again if you use the reagent recommended by the
manufacturer after start-up. Simply follow the manufacturers instructions when
preparing reagents.

CAUTION: REFERENCE VALUE RANGES ARE DIFFERENT IN DIFFERENT


REGIONS AND POPULATION GROUPS. THEREFORE LABORATORIES MAY SET
THE NORMAL VALUE RANGES BY THEMSELVES.

3.2 If you need to add or modify parameters, please follow below steps:
3.2.1 in the Classification of test items, press Return key and go back to
main menu: (See figure 5)

Sapphire 120

Main Menu

Test items Maintenance

Edit items Quality control

Result data Version: 6.32

Figure 5

3.2.2 Press Edit item key it will enter the interface of select classification
of items as followed: (See figure 6)

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Test Classification of Items

Liver function
Kidney function & Ions
Glucose & Blood fat
Cardiac muscle enzyme range
& others
Self-defined items

Return

Figure 6

3.2.3 Press each classification of each item accordingly; e.g. Liver


function, the interface will be shown as followed (See figure 7)

Test liver function

GPT/ALT TP
GOT/AST Al b
ACP FB
ALP NH3
T-Bil -GT
D-Bil TTT
CHE Return

Figure 7

3.2.4 Then press any of the items names, e.g., ALT/GPT, the screen
displays as followed. (See figure 8)

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Item name (Resume to original setting)


ALT/GPT
Method Range (L) Valid blank
[Kinetic] [0.00] [>800]
Filter 1 Range (H) Drain mode
[340nm] [40.00] [No]
Filter 2 Delay time Linear range
[No] [060] [<600]
Sample Volume Measure time Standard&Cal.
[500 l] [120]
Temperature Factor Quality
[37C] [1746.0] Control
Unit Print Mode Save Test
[U/L] [Continue]

Up Down Left Right Print Return

Figure 8

*Parameters displayed above are pre-set by manufacturer. You can test


immediately by following reagent instructions, if the reagent is recommended
by manufacturer.

3.3 When using other reagents you can modify parameters as followed steps:
3.3.1 Press respectively method, Filter 1, sample volume... etc., and high
light the content of [ ].
3.3.2 Select or Input value by pressing Up or Down; move decimal or
number place by pressing Left or Right.
3.3.3 Press Save after modification, otherwise, the input parameters will not
be stored.

3.4 Meanings of words or phrases displayed on this interface are explained as


follows:
3.4.1 Resume to original setting: If you are not satisfied with your input
parameters, factory original setting will be restored automatically by
pressing Resume to original setting. Press Save after restore,
otherwise, the parameters will not be resumed.

CAUTION: PLEASE WRITE DOWN THE TEST ITEM FACTOR BEFORE


RESTORING TO THE ORIGINAL FACTORY SETTINGS WHICH WILL
ERASE ALL CALIBRATION DATA SO THAT YOU CAN MANUALLY ENTER

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THE FACTOR ON EACH ITEM AFTER RESTORATION. OTHERWISE RE-


CALIBRATRATION IS REQUIRED.

3.4.2 Delay time: in the kinetic assay and two-point assay, it is the period
before stable reaction. Please refer to reagent insert sheets for the
setting. In other assays, it is the stable time after reagent is sucked, 2
seconds is recommended.
3.4.3 Measure time: in both kinetic and two-point assay, it is the whole
measuring time. Please refer to reagent insert sheets for the setting. In
other assays, it is the period to get the end or stable point, 2 seconds is
recommended.
3.4.4 Temperature: there are four selections i.e. (1) room temperature, (2)
25 C (3) 30 C and (4) 37 C. Normally, choose 37 C.
3.4.5 Factors: in kinetic, Two-point, End-point, Double Wavelength and
Sample Blank assay, Factor will be available.

CAUTION: THE FACTORS CAN BE POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE AFTER


CALIBRATION. BUT USER CAN NEVER INPUT A NEGATIVE VALUE
WITHOUT CALIBRATION.

3.4.6 Drain mode: means the flow cell draining mode. Draining will take
in 500l of air after each sampling to drain the flow cell and decrease
cross contamination. Make bubble will absorb air automatically to
divide each sample intake to minimize cross contamination. However,
these two modes are prone to catching bubbles in the flow cell.
You may select No draining, which means that the analyzer will not
take in air after sampling when you press the test button.
3.4.7 Linear range: If the reactive components of samples is too high an
incorrect concentration value will result. However, after imputing Linear
range and this kind of error occurs the analyzer will distinguish it
automatically and remind users by displaying Linear Error. Also the
resulting value will be followed by the symbol E for error.
Please refer to reagent specifications or consult reagent providers for
more specified data.
3.4.8 Valid blank Input the valid blank value according to reagent
specifications. Its unit is mAbs, e.g. if reagent blank value specified is
not less than 0.8A then you should input it as [>800]. During the test, if
the valid blank value result from the testing does not accord with the
condition, the analyzer will display an error to indicate that the reagent
is unavailable or invalid and must be changed.

TIP: LINEAR RANGE & VALID BLANK RANGE MAY CAUSE WRONG
WARNINGS, BUT IT WILL NOT INFLUENCE ACCURACY OF THE
TESTING.

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3.4.9 Press Standard and modification, it will display the interface of S


and M as follows: (See figure 9)

Input standard value

Standard value 1 [0.00] Standard value 4 [0.00]

Standard value 2 [0.00] Standard value 5 [0.00]

Standard value 3 [0.00] Standard value 6 [0.00]

Up Down Left Right


Save and return Return no saving

Figure 9

3.4.9.1 According to the number of standard values demanded by


test items, move arrow key Up & Down to input values and
Left or Right to change the single digital place. The analyzer
can be inputted to six standard values.

CAUTION: WHEN STANDARD NUMBER ARE 2, PLEASE


ENTER THE CALIBRATOR VALUES FROM LOW TO HIGH.
WHEN IT IS A SINGLE CALIBRATOR PLEASE ENTER ONLY
ONE VALUE IN STANDARD VALUE 1.

TIP: IN KINETIC METHOD, THE ANALYZER CAN CALCULATE


FACTORS AUTOMATICALLY AFTER CALIBRATION.

3.4.9.2 Press Save and return or Return no saving back to the


previous interface Edit item name.

3.4.10 Press Self-defined items in the Select classification of items to


edit, the LCD will display: (See figure 10)

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Edit self-defined items

Edit item name [SD000]

Delete Edit Yes

Up Down Left Right


Return

Figure 10

3.4.10.1 Press Edit item name, (SP000), select numbers or letters


by pressing alternately the arrow keys. In turn press Edit &
Yes, then the interface of Edit item name will be displayed.
Edit it as chapter 3.3 (above) then press save and the self-
defined item will be stored.
3.4.10.2 If users want to delete the self-defined item, you should input
this item name (serial number) first then in turn press Delete
and Yes key .

3.4.11 Press Print parameter will print out edited parameters.

3.5 Quality Control Management: when the item needs to make quality control, it
should be done as follows.

Quality Control Management


Item: ALT/GPT
ID QC X SD
Parameter [ 000 ] [ 0.00 ] [ 0.00 ]
Unit: [ U/L ] Date: [ 01 ] QC result [ 0.0 ]
n = 00
+2SD
+1SD [ 00. ]
SD
-1SD [ 00. ]
-2SD CV
[ 00. %]
1 6 11 16 21 26 31 Del. all
Pri Re
Up Down Left Right Yes Del. -nt -turn

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Figure 11

3.5.1 Enter the selected item of submenu Edit item name (see figure 8)
from main menu. Press quality control to enter the items quality
control management interface. It will be displayed as Figure 11.
3.5.2 Press "Parameter ", "ID", QC X, SD, etc, input parameters by press
arrow key. Then Press Yes. This items quality control editing will be
finished. If users want to compile other items quality control, the above
operation should be repeated. The interface will display the last Q.C.
item edited.
3.5.3 Press Return back to the main menu. Test Q.C. serum in normal test
interface by pressing QC test. Test twice is recommended, so as to
reduce cross contamination.

CAUTION: RECOMMEND TO TEST SAME BATCH CONTROL SERUM IN


ONE MONTH QUALITY CONTROL. IT WOULD BE LOST IF THE
CONTROLS OR PARAMETERS ARE CHANGED. NORMALLY, CONTROL
SERUM AFTER RECONSTITUTION WOULD BE STABLE FOR 2-5 DAYS
WHEN STORED IN 2-8C. PLEASE PUT IN ROOM TEMPERATURE AND
STABLE FOR 30 MIN, MIX WELL BEFORE USE. PLEASE READ THE
CONTROL INSERT INSTRUCTION CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.

TIP: SOMETIMES, THERE IS NO STANDARD DIFFERENCE (SD) IN


CONTROL SERUM SHEETS. BUT MAYBE YOU CAN GET 1SD VALUE
RANGE. CONTROL ASSAYED VALUE MINUS THE LOWER RANGE WILL
BE SD VALUE.

3.5.4 If users want to review the reserved QC item, you should enter:
Quality Control from the main menu. Then in the submenu,
press Item, and lastly use arrow key up & Down to select the
reserved item. And press Yes to review.

CAUTION: WHEN ENTER QUALITY CONTROL INTERFACE FROM EDIT


ITEM NAME (SEE FIGURE 8), THE ITEM NAME CAN NOT BE SELECTED.

3.5.5 In the QC management interface you can review a fixed days QC result
by pressing Date (01) and selecting the definite day. With arrow key
up and Down

CAUTION: WHEN MODIFYING PARAMETERS, RESULTS OR CHANGING


ITEM NAMES, THE ORIGINAL CURVE AND NEW CURVE WILL BE
DISPLAYED ON THE SCREEN AT THE SAME TIME. WHEN PRESSING
THE YES KEY, ONLY THE PRESENT CURVE WILL BE DISPLAYED.

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3.5.6 Pressing print will print quality control graph and all its results, e.g. ,
SD, CV value etc.
3.5.7 Press Del. then press Yes will cause all the present items reserved
data to be deleted.

CAUTION: BEFORE STARTING THE ONE MONTH QC PERIOD YOU MUST


ERASE THE ORIGINAL DATA BY DELETE OTHERWISE IT WILL CAUSE
CONFUSION. WHEN YOU ESTABLISH A NEW ITEM IN QC YOU MUST
INPUT THE NEW ITEM ONLY ONCE VIA EDITING INTERFACE
OTHERWISE THIS ITEM WILL BE INPUT TWICE OR NOT AT ALL IN THE
QC DATABASE AND THUS CAUSE CONFUSION.

3.5.8 Press Return back to the Main menu.

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Chapter 4 Test Items


4.1 Test classification of items will be displayed after switching on the Sapphire
120 analyzer.

CAUTION: THE INSTRUMENT SHOULD BE WARMED UP AT LEAST 30 MINUTES


BEFORE RUNNING TEST IN ORDER TO ENSURE ACCURACY. BY PRESSING
TEST ITEM FROM OTHER INTERFACES BACK TO THE MAIN MENU, USERS
CAN ALSO ENTER INTERFACE TEST CLASSIFICATION OF ITEMS. (SEE
FIGURE 12)

Test Classification of Items

Liver function
Kidney function & Ions
Glucose & Blood fat
Cardiac muscle enzyme range
& others
Self-defined items

Return

Figure 12

4.2 According to what you want to test, select and press it; it will display the
submenu; e.g. Liver function, (See Figure 13).

Test liver function

GPT/ALT TP
GOT/AST Al b
ACP FB
ALP NH3
T-Bil -GT
D-Bil TTT
CHE Return

Figure 13

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SPECIAL CAUTION: IN KINETIC OR TWO-POINT METHOD, YOU SHOULD


PREHEAT THE WORKING REAGENT TO REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. THEN ADD
SAMPLES AND START TEST IMMEDIATELY. IF NO PREHEATING, PLEASE
EXTEND THE DELAY TIME TO 30 60 SECOND (REFER TO REAGENT INSERT).
IN OTHER METHOD, SUCH AS END POINT, PLEASE ADEQUATELY INCUBATE
THE WORKING REAGENT AND SAMPLES BEFORE TEST IN SAPPHIRE 120.
PLEASE READ THE REAGENT PACKAGE INSERTS VERY CAREFULLY.

4.3 Then press testing item, e.g. ALT/GPT, it will display testing interface (See
figure 14)

Item name 2001.8.20 19:52


ALT/GPT
Range: 0.00 40.00 mAbs:33.2
Result: 85.00 U/L H Blank: 1800
Method: kinetic
mAbs: X2 X5 Filter: 340 nm
Temp.: 37C
Volume: 500 l
Factor: 1746
ID.:
-060 0 120 Blank Standard
test test
Sample QC
test test

Wash Reverse Cycle Yes Print Return

Figure 14

4.3.1 Blank test : is highlighted when entering testing interface. After blank
test, it will change to Sample test high light. Recommend to repeat
Blank test in order to reduce cross-contamination.
4.3.2 Standard test: highlight Test standard 1 to calibrate. Recommend
to repeat Test standard 1 in order to reduce cross-contamination.
Press Yes to save Factor. In single standard test, you can only test
Test standard 1. In multiple standard test, please press Test
standard 1 twice, the screen will display Test standard 2, Test
standard 3by turn. Recommend to repeat test for each standard
sample.

CAUTION: IN SINGLE STANDARD TEST, THE FACTOR WILL BE


DISPLAYED AND MODIFIED ON THE EDIT ITEM SCREEN. AFTER
SINGLE STANDARD TEST, FACTOR AND STANDARD TEST 1 WILL

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BE HIGHLIGHTED. FACTOR WILL NOT BE SAVED UNLESS PRESSING


YES. THERE IS NO FACTOR DISPLAYING IN MULTI-STANDARD TEST.

4.3.3 Test sample: highlight Test sample to test sample. The Sample ID
will be increased by 1 automatically for every one more test.
4.3.4 The modification of Sample ID (001): highlight Sample ID (001),
modify the value by arrow key to make it accordant with a patient ID.
Press Yes to save modification.
4.3.5 QC test: highlight QC Test to test relative QC serum. Recommend to
repeat QC test in order to reduce cross-contamination. The results will be
displayed on LCD and automatically stored in QC database.

TIP: WHEN PRESSING TEST BUTTON, THE ANALYZER WILL INHALE


300UL SAMPLE. THEN IT WILL PAUSE FOR ONE SECOND BEFORE
INHALING THE REST SAMPLE. THIS ADVANCED MODE WILL FURTHER
DECREASE CROSS-CONTAMINATION AND PREVENT BUBBLES FROM
REMAINING IN THE FLOW CELL. DO NOT MOVE THE SAMPLE AWAY
BETWEEN SAMPLE ASPIRATIONS.

CAUTION: IF THE RESULT IS BELOW THE REFERENCE MINIMUM, A L


SIGN WILL BE DISPLAYED AFTER IT. WHEREAS IF ABOVE THE
MAXIMUM, DIAPLAYED H. IF ABOVE THE LINEAR RANGE, DISPLAYED
E.

4.3.6 Explanation of words or phrases.


4.3.6.1 Washing: Prepare recommended cleaning liquid and
distilled water under aspiration tube. Press test button, the
analyzer will start aspirating. Press the button again to stop.
Repeat several times, it will clean flow cell and tubing.
4.3.6.2 Reverse flush: Prepare an empty test tube under
aspiration tube for collection reversed liquid. Press test button,
the analyzer will start reversing flush. This is mainly for flushing
away fiber, clots etc. which may be sucked into the tubing. Press
test button again to stop.
4.3.6.3 Cycle rinse: Prepare 1 ml of cleaning liquid under
aspiration tube. Press test button, the analyzer will aspirate
600ul of the cleaning liquid. Then reverse 500ul cleaning liquid.
Repeat 5 times, then it inhales 600ul and stop. This will wash
flow cell and tubing very efficient with saving 90% cleaning
liquid. Please flush the flow cell with distilled water after Cycle
rinse.

CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE THE TEST TUBE DURING THE


CYCLE RINSE.

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4.3.6.4 Print: press to print out the initial absorbance and reaction
curve simultaneously in kinetic method and two-point, or
only print reaction curve in other methods.
4.3.6.5 When blank absorbance value is out of the preset value, LCD
will show Blank value out of range. This maybe because you
do not enter a number. In this case, please check and input
proper valid blank absorbance value on the Edit item name
interface (see 3.4.8 of Chapter 3). It can also cause by reagent
deteriorated, light filter mAbs inaccurate (see 6.2 of Chapter 6),
or light path abnormal (e.g. by the contaminative flow cell or by
the lamp ageing). In these cases, the analyzer will not stop. But,
please check and correct the problem on time.
4.3.6.6 When results are out of the preset linear range, the analyzer
will show Out of linear range. In this case, please make sure
you have input the correct Linear range (see also 3.4.7 of
Chapter 3) according to reagent inserts. If the Linear range is
correct, you need to dilute the sample with 2 times or 5 times.
Press 2x or 5x, the analyzer will give the results with
multiplying 2 or 5. Press Yes to print results. e.g. diluting the
sample with 50 times means that you should press 5x two
times and 2x one time: x5x5x2 = 50. Pay attention to the
patient ID, if the sample needs to be re-run. Itd better set back
as previous ID in order not to cause confusion.

CAUTION: THE CONCEPT OF DILUTING THE SAMPLE WITH 2


TIMES MEANS THAT THE PROPORTION OF THE SAMPLE AND
DISTILLED WATER IS 1:1; WHEREAS 10 TIMES MEANS THAT
THE PROPORTION OF DILUTION IS 1:9.

CAUTION: AFTER TESTING THE SAME SAMPLE, THE PREVIOUS


RESULT AND THE REPEATED RESULTS WILL BE KEPT IN THE
DATABASE. PLEASE DELETE ONE, SO AS TO PREVENT
PRINTING TWICE OR MORE RESULTS AT THE SAME TIME.

4.3.7 Sapphire 120 Auto Analyzer can display reaction curve which can be
used for judging the quality of the reaction process. In kinetic and
two-point method, reaction section range and direction of reactive
curve are adjusted automatically.
4.3.8 y = ax + b: improve results accuracy.
a. Test QC serum several times, and calculate the actual mean value .
b. The QC serum assayed value X divided by the actual mean value ;
coefficient factor a = Assayed x/ actual mean value .
c. On the interface Edit item name select and enter Standard &cal.

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Press cal see: y = a(1) x + b (0). The previous value a(1) multiplied
by the coefficient factor a get the new coefficient value.
d. You can also select and modify Factor in Edit item name interface
with coefficient multiplied by the existing factor inside a( ). Replace
the existing factor by the new one and press Save.
e. In some cases, there is an equal difference value between Assayed
and Actual QC values in different QC level. The total of the equal
difference value and the value inside b( ) will be new value to be enter
in b( ). Press Save, the modification also can be finished in this way.
4.3.9 Press Return to perform a new test.
4.3.10 Find out database to print the com-report.

4.4 Test of Sample blank


1) When samples are in hemolysis or hyperlipemia etc., in order to get rid of the
influence of samples color;
2) or when reagent inserts require sample blank;
you should choose Sample blank on Edit item name interface. Then perform
following operation in testing interface.

4.4.1 When you have to use double reagents and there is only one reagent,
you may use distill water instead of R1 to test sample blank. But in this
way there may be disadvantage influence for the results accuracy.
4.4.2 Prepare test tubes respectively as following: (See figure 15)

Double reagent Single reagent


Reagent blank 1 tube RI Distill water
Reagent blank 2 tube RI + RII Working reagent
Standard blank tube RI + standard Distill water + standard
Standard tube RI + RII + standard Working reagent + standard
Sample blank tube RI + sample Distill water + sample
Sample tube RI + RII + sample Working reagent + sample

Figure 15

4.4.3 Mixing well above test tubes, then incubate in 37C.


4.4.4 Test as following step:
a) First, test reagent blank1 and 2 tubes by pressing Blank test.
b) Second, test standard blank and standard tubes by pressing Standard
test.
c) Last, test sample blank and sample tubes by pressing Sample test.

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CAUTION:
1. BLANK TEST SHOULD BE RUN BEFORE STANDARD TEST.
2. WHEN TESTING AN ITEM FIRST TIME IN A DAY, BLANK TEST
SHOULD BE RUN FIRST. STANDARD TEST COULD DEPEND ON
THE REAGENT SPECIFICATION.
3. REAGENT BLANK 1 (RI) SHOULD BE RUN BEFORE REAGENT BLANK
2 (RI + RII). HOWEVER, THERE IS NO SEQUENCE DEMAND IN
STANDARD TEST AND SAMPLE TEST.
4. NO.1 IS FOR THE FIRST TIME TEST; NO.2 IS FOR THE SECOND
TIME TEST. WHEN SAMPLE TEST, THE SAMPLE ID WILL BE
INCREASED BY 1 AUTOMATICALLY AFTER THE SECOND TEST.
5. THE SAMPLE BLANK METHOD IS ONLY APPLICABLE TO END-
POINT OF SINGLE STANDARD.

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Chapter 5 Result Database


5.1 Press Result database in the main menu, enter the below interface (See
figure 16). Database display current date when entering the interface. The
database can store 1060 results which will be overflowed when exceeding. You
can search results by date or item name.

Result database
Date: 2001.06.06
ID Name Result Unit H/L Range
001P 1 0 IU 0.00 -0.00
002P 1 423.5 IU E0.00 -0.00
003P 1 425.6 IU E0.00 -0.00
004P 1 413.2 IU E0.00 -0.00

Com-report Item name Print Print Del.


single Cot. All
ID: 001
Up Down Left Right Alter Del. Yes Return

Figure 16

5.2 Press Date, select dates by arrow key up and down. Then press Yes, the
data will show in the data section in the sequence of sample ID. Move the cursor
by arrow key to review the data. Press modify, the selected result data will be
highlighted. Modify it by the up and down arrow key. Press Yes to save.
Press Del. to delete the selected data.

5.3 Press com-report, the data will be sorted by sample ID. Select sapmle by up
and down arrow key, press Print single to print the selected sample
combined report. Press Print Continuous, it will print all patients combined
report of the day behind cursor. When the results are higher than maximum of
expected value, it will print sign H. On the contrast, print sign L. When the
result is out of the linear range, print sign E.

5.4 Press Name, the data will be sorted by item name. Select the item name by
up and down arrow key. Press Yes to re-sort. Press Print single to print

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the selected item report. Press Print Continuous, it will print all item report of
the day behind cursor.

5.5 Sapphire 120 Auto Analyzer will transfer all printing data to host Pc through RS-
232 port while printing.

5.6 Press Return to exit from the Result database interface.

CAUTION: DURING TESTING, IF THE SAMPLE ID IS MODIFIED BY OPERATOR


(E.G. SOME TESTS ARE RE-RUN SEVERAL TIMES), ALL THE TEST RESULTS
WILL BE SAVED IN DATABASE. PLEASE DELETE THE UNNECESSARY
REPEATED IDS DATA BY HAND IN ORDER NOT TO CAUSE MISREPORT.

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Chapter 6 Maintenance and Management


6.1 Press Maintenance in main menu to enter below interface: (See figure 17)

Maintenance

Light filter lens & Abs


Lamp & printer
Pump management
Temperature control calibration
Date & Time
Photometer calibration

Return

Figure 17

6.2 Press Light filter Lens & Abs to check the light filters and the absorbance.
Enter below interface: ( See figure 18)

Check light filter lens & Abs

Filter Filter
340nm 00. mAbs 578nm 0.22 mAbs
405nm -08.19 mAbs 630nm 014.0 mAbs
510nm 26.7 mAbs F1 00.00 mAbs
546nm 7.68 mAbs F2 00.00 mAbs

Yes Save Return

Figure 18

6.2.1 Follow the note on the screen, aspirate distill water into the flow cell fully

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by pressing test button. Press each filter, the analyzer will check the
light filters position status, and display the dynamic Abs. which will be
stored as distilled water blank Abs. of filter. This blank Abs. value will be
basic comparative benchmark value for reagent blank absorbance value
and sample absorbance value. It will be deducted automatically in
actual computing the reagent black absorbance value and sample
absorbance value. Please wait until one filter dynamic absorbance is
stable before transfer to the next one. Press Yes and Save to store
the blank value. Otherwise, it still keeps the previous data.

TIP: FAILS TO ASPIRATE DISTILLED WATER: IF THE FLOW CELL


CONTAINS BUBBLES OR CONTAMINATION THIS WILL CAUSE
INACCURATE BASIC ABSORBANCE AND LEAD TO MISTAKEN DISPLAY
OF ALL THE RELATIVE ABSORBANCE VALUES.

6.2.2 Press Yes, the analyzer will automatically judge whether the position of
photometer system and filters are normal or not. Then display relative
notice, e.g. Clean the flow cell, Exchange the lamb, Check **nm light
filter etc. but these notices are only for reference. The operator should
judge by himself according to the observational data and phenomena.

TIP: THE DISTILLED WATER BLANK ABSORBANCE WILL GRADUALLY


INCREASE WHEN THE LAMP AND FILTERS AGE GRADUALLY AND THE
FLOW CELL CONTAMINATED. THE DISTILLED WATER ABSORBANCE
OF EVERY WAVELENGTH SHOULD BE UNDER 500 MABS. ABOVE THIS
VALUE, THERE COULD BE PROBLEM WITH LIGHT PATH SYSTEM.

IMPORTANT TIP: THE MAIN REASON OF BLANK ABS. INCREASE IS NOT


USING THE SPECIAL DEPROTEINIZING CLEANING LIQUID TO RINSE
THE FLOW CELL BY CYCLE RINSE EVERY DAY. WHEN DISTILLED
WATER ABSORBANCE IS HIGHER THAN 500 MABS, KINETIC OR HIGH
CONCENTRATION OF END-POINT SAMPLE WILL BE INACCURATE

6.3 Lamp and printer management


Press Lamp and printer management to enter following interface: (See
figure 19)

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Light source lamp & printer

Check light Open Standby


source lamp:
Lamp standby 20 minutes
timing:
Test printer: Auto Paper
test advancing

Up Down Left Right Yes Return

Figure 19

6.3.1 Press Open and Standby respectively, see whether the light source
is normal or not.
6.3.2 Press Lamp standby timing to set up the interval time of lamp
standby. If there is no operation during this interval, the lamp will be in
standby automatically. The lamp will back to fully brightness when
pressing test button or any key on LCD. Lamp will be stable for test in
very soon time (about 1 minute) since the analyzer is already for warm-
up. This function will extend the life of lamp.
6.3.3 Press Auto test, it will print out self test symbols. Press Paper
advancing, printer paper will be one step ahead.

6.4 Peristaltic pump management


Press Pump management to enter following interface: (See Figure 20)

Pump management

Test: Asp- Rev- Cycle Stop Each 100l


irate erse pump: 268
Calibration: prepare 4 vessels each with 5 ml
H2O, following the instruction
Instruction: Aspirate No.1 by pressing test button
Each 100l No. 1 000 steps
No. 2 000 steps
Mean: 000 steps No. 3 000 steps
No. 4 000 steps

Yes Retry Return

Figure 20

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6.4.1 Press test button to run Aspirate, Reverse, Cycle and Stop
respectively. Check whether the pump works ok or not. LCD will display
Aspirate 100ul pump: xxx steps in the mean time.
6.4.2 The peristaltic pump needs calibration along with its ageing. the method
as the following:
Press Calibration LCD will display prepare 4 vessels each with 5 ml
H2O, following the instruction. Follow the instructions and put the first
5ml distill water under Aspirating tube.

CAUTION: THE ASPIRATING TUBE SHOULD REACH THE BOTTOM


OF TEST TUBE TO ENSURE THAT THE 5ML DISTILLED WATER
CAN BE ASPIRATED CONTINUOUSLY.

Press test button to start aspirating, and again for stop. Repeat four
times. The LCD will respectively display the revolving steps which are
input automatically of the 100ul distill water inhaled. After finishing
these four times step tests, it will calculate the average value of the
revolving 5 steps for 100ul distill water. If the operator thinks that this
calibration is successful, please press Yes to replace the data inside
aspirate 100ul pump: xxx steps. Otherwise, press Retry to re-
calibrate.
6.4.3 Press Return to go back to the previous interface Maintenance and
Management.

6.5 Temperature control calibration


Press Temperature control calibration to enter the following interface: (See
Figure 21)

Temperature control calibration

Only permit authorized engineer to operate!

Set [ 37C ] Amend [ +3.5 ]


temperature value

Input password [ 000 ]

Up Down Left Right Yes Return

Figure 21

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WARNING: TEMPERATURE CONTROL CALIBRATION IS ONLY PERMITTED TO BE


PERFORMED BY THE AUTHORIZED ENGINEER WITH THE SPECIALIZED
CALIBRATING APPARATUS. OTHERWISE IT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS
INACCURACY OF THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL.

TIP: THE TEMPERATURE AMEND VALUE CAN ONLY BE ENTERED AFTER


ACTIVATING THE PASSWORD IN INPUT PASSWORD [000]. PLEASE ASK AUDIT
DIAGNOSTICS FOR THE PASSWORD. ONCE THE TEMPERATURE AMENDED
VALUE IS MISPLACED, YOU CAN RESTORE IT ACCORDING TO APPENDIX A:
FACTORY ORIGINAL VALUES.

6.6 Time management


Press Date & Time to enter the following interface: (See figure 22)

Date & Time

2002 Y 01 M 13 D
23 H 21 M 35 S

Up Down Left Right Yes Return

Figure 22

6.6.1 The page displays current date and time. Press Year, Month, Day,
Hour, Minute and Second to modify with arrow key. Press Yes to save.
6.6.2 Press Return before Yes, the Date &time will be back to the
previous time.

6.7 Photometer calibration


Photometer calibration is only permitted to be performed by the authorized
engineer with the specialized calibrating apparatuses. Otherwise, it will cause
serious inaccuracy of the photometer.

WARNING: DONT CALIBRATE THE PHOTOMETER WHEN IT IS UNNECESSARY.

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Chapter 7 Routine Maintenance and


Accessories Replacement
7.1 Environment conditions of transportation and storage
7.1.1 Ambient temperature: 10 ~ +55C.
7.1.2 Relative humidity: 93RH.
7.1.3 Atmospheric temperature: 500hPa1060hPa.
7.1.4 Do not expose it to the sun, in the rain, or in the moist. And do not
pound violently or throw the equipment. The surrounding air should not
contain corrosive gas and store it in the lightless place. According to the
requirements on the package, transport or store the analyzer.
7.1.5 The equipment should be placed upward during transportation with
regular means.

7.2 Routine Maintenance


7.2.1 Every day before and after using of the Sapphire 120 analyzer, rinse
flow cell and tubes by Cycle Rinse with 1ml cleaning liquid.
Recommend to keep and soak the cleaning liquid in analyzer for several
minutes. Then, rinse with distill water.
7.2.2 Wipe and clean the analyzer shell and LCD every day, but prevent
water or other liquids from getting into the LCD.
7.2.3 Weekly or when necessary, wash flow cell by Cycle rinse with
powerful deprotein liquid which supplied by Audit Diagnostics.
7.2.4 If you dont use the analyzer for a long period of time, please drain the
remaining liquid inside the flow cell. By pressing test button. Then, refill
flow cell with distill water.

ADVICE: WHEN ROOM TEMPERATURE IS LOWER THAN 5C, PLEASE


DRAIN THE LIQUID FROM THE FLOW CELL BEFORE SWITCHING OFF
THE ANALYZER TO PREVENT IT FROM FREEZING.

7.3 Replacement of halogen lamp


7.3.1 Take out halogen lamp spare parts from accessories or buy a new one
from manufacture
7.3.2 Switch off the analyzer, and wait until the lamp to cool down.
Disconnect the lamp connector plug (see figure 23).

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Figure 23

7.3.3 Loosen the top screw of the lamp. Take out the used lamp.
7.3.4 Clean the new lamp and fit it into the hole as the original position. Pay
attention to the Lead which should be in position. Tighten the screw,
and connect the plug. Now it can be used again and it is no need to
adjust the lamp position.
7.3.5 Re-gain distill water blank Abs. in Light filter Lens & Abs interface.
Please refer to 6.2 of Chapter 6.

CAUTION: IT WILL CAUSE INACCURATE RESULTS IF THE DISTILL


WATER BLANK ABS. CAN NOT BE RESTORED.

TIP: DO NOT TOUCH THE NEW LAMP TO AVOID OF CONTAMINATION.


ANHYDROUS ALCOHOL IS RECOMMENDED TO CLEAN IT.

7.4 Replacement of fuse box


7.4.1 Users should find the reason firstly when need to replace the broken
fuse.
7.4.2 Take out the new fuse which specified electric current is 2A, and the
specification is 520 (mm).
7.4.3 Switch off the analyzer and pull out the power cable which installing the
fuse box. After removing the obstacle, the fuse could be replaced.

TIP: DO NOT TOUCH THE COMPONENT OR PART OF THE ANALYZER


WITHOUT TOOLS AND PATIENTS SIMULTANEOUSLY.

7.5 Installation and replacement of peristaltic pump pipe


When it is installed at the first time or its pipe is used-up, or the pipe leaks air
and water, it should be installed or its pipe should be replaced as follows: (See
Figure 24)

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Figure 24

7.5.1 Take out a peristaltic pump pipe from accessories or buy a new one
from the manufacturer.
7.5.2 Draw the pipe to the left and take out the two connectors from the
concave gaps.
7.5.3 Push the pump body rightward to create a chink between the pump
body and the pump wheel and wind the used pipe out from the chink.
7.5.4 Disconnect the used pipe at the two connectors.
7.5.5 Insert the two connectors in the new pipe be sure that the new pipe
should be rooted until it reach the inserted ends of the two connectors,
and that lubricators can not be used for this connection.
7.5.6 Install the fixed pipe on the pump body at the wheel and concave gaps
places by the reverse way of disassembling it. Press leftward the pump
body so as to tighten the new pipe. Otherwise it may not inhale liquids.
7.5.7 Re-calibrate the pump in Pump management interface. Please refer
to 6.4 of Chapter 6.

CAUTION: IT WILL CAUSE INACCURATE VOLUME OF THE INHALANT


LIQUID, IF DONT CALIBRATE THE PUMP

7.6 Replacement of flow cell


When flow cell is contaminated seriously, leaks or crystal window broken,
replace procedure as follows: (see figure 25)

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Figure 25

7.6.1 Loosen the holding screw on the right side, and pull out the flow cell
upward.
7.6.2 Buy a new one from the manufacturer. Clean quartz windows with
anhydrous alcohol. Please note the flow cell installation direction: Liquid
exit (the connector leading to the peristaltic pump) should be in front
position, and the Aspiration tube (the other connector for inhaling liquid)
in back position.
7.6.3 Fix the new flow cell and press it until it reach bottom. While your left
hand presses it, your right hand should tighten the holding screw.
7.6.4 Run Cycle rinse with cleaning liquid, then wash with distilled water.
7.6.5 Re-gain distill water blank Abs. in Light filter Lens & Abs interface.
Please refer to 6.2 of Chapter 6.

CAUTION: THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE FLOW CELL,


LOOSENED HOLDING SCREW, OR FAILURE RENEW OF DISTILLED
WATER BLANK ABS. WILL CAUSE INACCURATE RESULTS.

7.7 Replacement of Aspiration tube


When Aspiration tube is bended or distorted, replace as following steps:
7.7.1 Take out the Aspiration tube from accessories or buy new one from
Audit Diagnostics.
7.7.2 Disassemble the flow cell as 7.6 of Chapter 7 described. Loosen the
damaged Aspiration tube and draw it out.

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CAUTION: WHEN REMOVING THE ASPIRATION TUBE, YOU WILL SEE A


HERMETIC WASHER INSIDE THE SUCKING HOLE OF THE FLOW CELL.
PLEASE RE-INSERT AFTER MAINTENANCE OTHERWISE IT WILL LEAK
AIR OR LIQUID AFTER FIXING A NEW ASPIRATION TUBE.

7.7.3 Fix a new Aspiration tube into the sucking hole tightly, so as not to
cause bubbles.
7.7.4 Insert the Aspiration tube slowly. A little lubricator (cleaning liquid or
dishwashing liquid mixed by water) is recommended. Be careful not to
bend the Aspiration tube.
7.7.5 Install the flow cell as 7.6 of Chapter 7.
7.7.6 Continuous aspirate distilled water and observe if there is any bubble in
the Liquid exit tube. If bubbles are found, it could be because tubing is
not well connected, or the flow cell leak. Please cheek or re-install the
flow cell.

TIP: AN AIR LEAK IN THE TUBING WILL CAUSE INACCURATE SAMPLED


VOLUME AND BUBBLES IN THE FLOW CELL; HENCE, TESTING
RESULTS WILL BE INACCURATE.

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Chapter 8 Trouble Shooting

Phenomena Reason Solution

No working z The plug is not in socket. z insert the plug tightly


z The fuse is blowout z check the reason of
blowout and replace
the fuse
z contact seller
Bad reproducibility, z use of deteriorated z check or replace
abnormal reagents or inaccurate reagent or pipette
absorbance, bad pipette z clean the flow cell
accuracy , z leakage of air or liquids z check or replace the
improper reaction from flow cell or tubing flow cell or the tubing
curve or the curve z use of (ageing source) z replace light source
direction is lamp. lamp
opposite(especially z Use of deteriorated light z replace light filter
when it is installed filters z Check and connect the
for the first use). z Bad connection of ground ground wire properly.
wire or near interfering Keep it away from the
source interfering source
z Blocked tubing z use of reverse to
z Inaccurate suction volume clean the flow cell, or
z Instable voltage or beyond take the flow cell down
voltagerange to dredge the tubing
z Misconduct or misdirection z recheck the volume of
or misoperation inhalant liquids
z Mistaken compound ratio z install extra a voltage
of samples and reagents stabilizer
z Mistaken parameter z check operation steps
selection z make reference to
reagent specifications
z Clean the flow cell with
cleaning liquid; then
soak it for about 15 or
20 minutes; and then
use distilled water to
rinse and flush the flow
cell and the tubing.
Used pump tube Long time use of tube or z .Replace a new pump
touched by caustic substance tube
z Readjust the pump
paces

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Not suck in liquids Bad installation of pump tube z Check and install the
and inaccurate z The tubing or flow cell is pump tube properly
sucking volume blocked up z Use of reverse or
z No slacking and loosing injector to unblock the
the pump tube in a long tubing, or replace the
unworked time, leading to blocked tubing or even
stickiness flow cell.
z Ageing pump tube z Take out the pump
z Sucking pace modified by tube to unclog the
a mistake. sticking place by hands
to press it or replace
the pump tube.
z Check the pump paces
on the interface of
pump management to
make sure the pace
ranged between 200-
400 paces otherwise,
please readjust the
pump paces.
No words &unclear Not adjust brightness Adjust the brightness
words on LCD. adjuster
Zero & inaccurate z Not input standard value or z Test blank value and
result value factor standard solution value
z Not press yes key after again. It is better to do
testing standard liquid more tests of them; and
press yes key to save
the factors
z Adjust reagents
parameters according
to specifications.
Blank value out of The valid blank value is z According to invalid
range appears; incorrect; value in reagent
and the data is The reagent expires; specifications, modify
inaccurate Zero point is changed valid blank value
z Test blank value again
by mixing the new
reagent
z Adjust water zero point
by entering the
interface of examine
light filter &
absorbance
Higher or lower Need modification or testing Please modify it as
testing results standard liquid again. Chapter4.37 or test
standard solution again.

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Appendix A: Factory Original Values

Index Item Original value

1 Temperature 25C Modified value


2 Temperature 30C Modified value
3 Temperature 37C Modified value
4 Photometer standard modified k=
coefficient
5 Serial number No.

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Appendix B: Packing List

Serial No. Name Type Quantity

A601 Analyzer Sapphire 120 One


A602 Users manual One
A603 Quality certificate One
A604 Warranty card One
A605 Packing list One
A606 Power cable One
A607 Fuse 520mm One
A608 Halogen lamp 6V/10W One
A609 Ground wire One
A610 Peristaltic pump tube One
A611 Sampling tube One
A612 Waste liquid tube One
A613 Cleaning liquid 20ml One
A614 Thermal printer paper 5730 One
A617 Printer paper reel One
A618 Dustproof cover One

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Appendix C: Spare Parts

Order Number Name


A608 Illuminant lamp
A610 Peristaltic pump tube
A611 Pipette
A613 Rinse liquid
A614 Thermal printing paper
A619 Flow cell
A620 Printer module
A622 Peristaltic pump module
A623 Radiate heat electric
A624 Power source module
A625 Preamplifier
A626 Main board
A627 Backlight power board
A628 Display screen
A629 Touch screen
A630 Printer 's cover
A631 Maintenance cover
A632 Waste liquid Neck
A633 Pump tube connector
A6340 340nm Light filter
A6405 405nm Light filter
A6510 510nm Light filter
A6546 546nm Light filter
A6578 578nm Light filter
A6630 630nm Light filter

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