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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

HA-8190V 5-36

5 Close the maintenance cover.

a Remove the gauze.

b Close the maintenance cover, then the front cover.

REFERENCE:

You can record the date of tube replacement on the instrument.

See “4.5.1. Recording the Date of Maintenance” on page 4-53.

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Default Chapter2
- Premise2
- Introduction3
- Symbols4
- Caution Labels5
- Table of Contents8
Chapter 1 Before Use15
Overview15
- Main Functions15
- Features16
- Specifications18
- Measurement Principle19
Unpacking20
- Instrument20
- Sampler21
- Accessories21
- Rack Set22
- Accessory Case23
- Tool Kit24
Part Names and Functions25
- Front and Right Side Views25
- Rear View28
Installation29
- Precautions in Instrument Installation29
- Unlocking the Instrument31
- Attaching the Sampler33
- Checking the Tubes of the Drain Pinch Valves36
- Setting up Eluents and Hemolysis Washing Solution37
- Connecting the Drain Tubes41
- Connecting Peripheral Devices43
- Connecting the Power Cord44
Starting up45
- Turning on the Power for the First Time45
- Installing the Column47
- Setting up the Instrument49
- Turning off the Power50
Relocation51
- Precautions in Instrument Relocation51
- Draining Fluid from the Tubes52
- Unplugging the Power Cord53
- Disconnecting the Tubes, Sensor Cord and Cables54
- Detaching the Sampler55
- Relocating the Instrument56
Basic Operations57
- Components on the Operator Panel57
- Basic Operations58
Chapter 2 Measurement65
Before Measurement65
- Measurement Procedure65
- Sample Containers66
- Sample Racks67
Measurement Precautions70
- Precautions for Operation70
- Eluents71
- Hemolysis Washing Solution72
- Column73
- Samples74
Preparation for Measurement75
- Checking Liquid Waste and Consumables75
- Startup75
Measurement Mode Selection (Variant or Fast)77
Normal Measurement79
- Preparing Samples79
- Measuring Samples85
- Viewing Measurement Results in Detail87
STAT Measurement89
- Measuring a Sample During Normal Measurement90
- Measuring a Sample During Standby94
Hba1C Control Measurement96
- Quality Control96
- Control Measurement96
Hba1C Calibration101
- Performing Automatic Calibration101
- Setting the Calibration Coefficients106
Displayed and Printed Reports107
- Displayed Results Report107
- Chromatogram Report108
- List of Measurement Results (Default: Not Print)110
- List of Abnormal Results (Default: Not Print)111
- List of Barcode Errors (Default: Not Print)112
- History of Warning/Error/Trouble113
- Calibration Results Report114
Functions on the Standby Screen117
Chapter 3 Auxiliary Operations117
Measurement Start Number Setup118
Timer119
- Setting the Timer Conditions119
- Setting the Startup Timer and Entering the Sleep Mode121
Functions Selected from the Main Menu123
Measurement Conditions128
- Setting the User-Specified Coefficients128
- Configuring the Measurement Numbering Method129
- Setting the Hba1C Measurement Conditions131
Measurement Results133
- Printing/Transmitting Results133
- Reviewing Results136
- Deleting Results139
Initial Settings140
- Setting the Date, Time and Language140
- Setting up the Printer141
- Setting up External Output142
- Adjusting the Beeper Volume and Screen Brightness142
Print143
- Printing History of Warning/Error/Trouble143
- Printing a List of Barcode Errors144
- Printing a List of Abnormal Results145
- Printing Calibration Result Report146
- Printing the Current Parameter Settings146
- Printing the History of Reagent Replacement147
Diagnosis148
- Testing the Whole Flow System148
- Testing Individual Flow Circuit149
- Printing Accuracy Control Reports150
- Performing Check Measurement for the Analysis Section151
- Testing Hba1C Reproducibility (Whole Blood Sample)152
- Testing Hba1C Reproducibility (Hemolysis Sample)154
Reagent Information Settings156
- 3.10.1 Setting Reagent Information When Replacing the Reagents156
- 3.10.2 Setting Reagent Information after Replacing the Reagents157
- 3.10.3 Printing Reagent Information158
Operator Management Setup159
- 3.11.1 Setting up Operator Management159
- 3.11.2 Registering/Changing Operator Ids and Passwords160
- 3.11.3 Deleting Operator Information162
- 3.11.4 Selecting the Operator ID163
- 3.11.5 Changing the Operator ID164
Measurement Counter Setup165
Chapter 4 Maintenance166
Frequency of Maintenance167
Replacement of Consumables168
- Replacing the Eluent Packs168
- Replacing the Hemolysis Washing Solution Bottle172
- Replacing the Printer Paper175
- Replacing the Column176
- Maintaining the Nozzle Washing Block and O-Ring/Replacing the Piercing Nozzle182
- Replacing the Mesh Filters of the Reagent Nozzles188
Washing and Cleaning191
- Discarding Liquid Waste191
- Automatically Washing the Tubes191
- Automatically Washing the Tubes after Measurement194
- Cleaning the Piercing Nozzle196
- Cleaning the Sample Tube Spinning Unit198
- Cleaning the Dilution Container201
- Disassembling and Washing the Dilution Container204
- Washing the Optical Unit Cell207
- Cleaning the Sample Rack and Port Guides216
- 4.3.10 Disinfection216
Priming217
Recording Maintenance218
- Recording the Date of Maintenance218
- Viewing Maintenance History219
Before/After Extended Periods of Disuse220
- Preparing the Instrument before Extended Periods of Disuse220
- Starting up the Instrument after Extended Periods of Disuse227
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting231
If a Warning Occurs231
- From Warning Occurrence to Remedy231
- Causes and Remedies232
If an Error Occurs239
- From Error Occurrence to Remedy239
- Causes and Remedies240
If Trouble Occurs243
- From Trouble Occurrence to Remedy243
- Causes and Remedies244
Abnormal Result Messages251
If this Happens254
- If the Instrument Does Not Start up (Replacing Fuses)254
- Replacing the Column Tubes256
- Replacing the Tubes of the Drain Pinch Valves263
- If Eluent Packs Are Incorrectly Attached266
Chapter 6 Appendix268
Printed Report Examples269
- Current Parameter Settings269
6.1 Printed Report Examples270
- Accuracy Control Reports272
- Analysis Section Check Measurement Results273
- Hba1C Reproducibility Test Results274
- Reagent Information Report277
Glossary278
Performance Characteristics281
- Analytical Performance281
- Clinical Performance282
Index283

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