Arkray ADAMS A1c User Manual

5.3 If Trouble Occurs
HA-8190V 5-19
T-481 Low optical unit light
Cause  Whole blood sample was measured with a rack for hemolysis sample.
 The hemoglobin concentration of the hemolysis sample is too high.
 Air bubbles have formed in the optical unit cell.
 The light source has degraded.
Remedy a Touch to clear the trouble.
b If whole blood sample was measured with a rack for hemolysis sample, it is recommended to
replace the column with a new one (see page 4-11). If you do not have a spare column, perform
the following as a temporary remedy: 1) Set 10 empty sample tubes or cups in a normal rack and
perform normal measurement. 2) After measurement stops due to “T-354 Sample introduction”,
perform HbA1c control measurement. 3) Carefully check that the obtained results are normal. If
abnormal results are obtained, do not perform measurements until the column is replaced with a
new one.
c Prepare samples so that the total area of the measurement result is between 30,000 to 60,000
counts.
d Pump fluid (see page 4-52: On the [Priming menu] screen, select <2. Pump>). After three
minutes, touch .
e If the trouble persists, turn off the power and contact your distributor.
T-482
T-483
Strong optical unit light
Optical unit light
Cause  Air bubbles have formed in the optical unit cell.
 The optical unit detector did not operate properly.
 The light source has degraded (T-483).
Remedy a Touch to clear the trouble.
b Pump fluid (see page 4-52: On the [Priming menu] screen, select <2. Pump>).
c If the trouble persists, turn off the power and contact your distributor.
T-490 Background
Cause  Eluent has degraded.
 The optical unit cell is contaminated.
Remedy a Touch to clear the trouble.
b Replace the eluent pack with a new one (see page 4-3).
c Pump fluid (see page 4-52: On the [Priming menu] screen, select <2. Pump>).
d If the trouble persists, turn off the power and contact your distributor.
T-600 BCR communication
Cause  The barcode reader did not operate properly.
Remedy a Touch to clear the trouble.
b Turn off the power and contact your distributor.
T-601 Cannot read rack ID
Cause  The rack detection sensor did not operate properly.
Remedy a Touch to clear the trouble.
b Load the sample rack properly and retry measurement.
c If the trouble persists, turn off the power and contact your distributor.
T-602 Measurement-side lever
Cause  The measurement-side lever of the sampler did not operate properly.
Remedy a Touch to clear the trouble.
b Turn off the power and contact your distributor.
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Arkray ADAMS A1c Specifications

General

Brand	Arkray
Model	ADAMS A1c
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English