SYSMEX CA-500 - 4.3.11 Position Adjustment Procedure of Catcher

CA-500 Series S/M 4-26 Revised December 2001
4.3.11 Position Adjustment Procedure of Catcher (“[27]shake)
Adjustment Parameter: XYZ pulses of Reagent Dispensing Position
Summary: Use the JIG tube for adjustment to adjust reagent dispensing position.
The JIG tube is the reaction tube that the 3 mm width x 15 mm length copper tape is
attached inside. (The copper tape should be attached straight from the top of the
flange.)
Figure 4-3-23: JIG Tube
(1) XY Adjustment
1) Place the JIG tube to the catcher.
2) Change the setting position to “[27]shake” by using [Pos. -] and [Pos. +] keys.
3) Input Z pulse “-40” by selecting “Enter Pulses”.
4) Press [XY TEST] key to move XY of the pipette to the dispensing position. Press [Pipette 70 Step] key
to ascend the catcher for 70 pulses.
5) Use [Å], and [Æ] keys to move the pipette position to touch the interior surface of the reaction tube.
When the pipette tip touches to the copper tape inside the tube, the liquid sensor display on the
screen changes from the white circle to the black circle. This X pulse is the setting value.
6) Press [Pipette Return] key to descend the catcher for 70 pulses. (Z pulse will be back to “-40”).
Figure 4-3-24: Catcher Adjustment
7) Press [XY ORG] key to return the pipette to the home position.
CAUTION: DO NOT press [Z ORG], [Z TEST] or [Z ADJUST] key. That will cause pipette crash.
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