SYSMEX XE-5000 User Manual

Automated Hematology Analyzer
XE-5000
Instructions for Use
CHAPTER 1 Introduction
CHAPTER 2 Safety Information
CHAPTER 3 Design and Function
CHAPTER 4 Reagents
CHAPTER 5 Before Using
CHAPTER 6 Operation
CHAPTER 7 Quality control
CHAPTER 8 Calibration
CHAPTER 9 Cleaning and Maintenance
CHAPTER 10 Troubleshooting
CHAPTER 11 Technical Information
CHAPTER 12 Warranty
CHAPTER 13 Index
SYSMEX CORPORATION
KOBE, JAPAN
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Code No. 461-2642-1
PRINTED IN JAPAN
Date of Last Revision: December 2008

SYSMEX XE-5000 Specifications

General

Type	Automated Hematology Analyzer
Sample Type	Whole blood, body fluid
Parameters Measured	WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, PLT, MPV, IRF, LFR, MFR, HFR, NRBC%
Throughput	Up to 150 samples/hour
Analysis Modes	Body Fluid
Power Requirements	100-240V, 50/60 Hz
Interface	USB
Reticulocyte Measurement	Yes
Nucleated Red Blood Cell Count	Yes

Summary

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Hazard information in this manual

Explains hazard symbols and statements for safe operation and handling of the analyzer.

Chapter 2 Safety Information

2.1 Specified conditions of use

Defines the intended use of the XE-5000 analyzer for in vitro diagnostics only.

2.3 Installation

Provides essential guidelines for safely installing the instrument to prevent hazards.

2.5 Avoidance of infection

Outlines precautions to prevent infection when handling samples and instrument parts.

2.6 Handling of reagents

Details warnings and cautions for safe handling of reagents to avoid injury or damage.

2.8 Laser

2.9 Maintaining the instrument

Provides safety guidelines for performing maintenance and inspection of the instrument.

2.10 Disposal of waste fluids, disposables and instruments

Chapter 3 Design and Function

3.2 Main Unit

Details the front view of the Main Unit, including its components and their functions.

3.5 Information Processing Unit (IPU)

3.6 Analysis mode

Chapter 4 Reagents

4.12 CELLCLEAN

4.13 Control blood (e-CHECK(XE))

Describes the intended use and precautions for e-CHECK(XE) hematology control material.

Chapter 5 Before Using

5.1 Storage prior to transport and installation

Provides guidance on storing the instrument safely until installation.

5.2 Preparation

5.5 Basic equipment settings

Chapter 6 Operation

6.1 Summary of Main Unit operation

Explains basic operations using the Main Unit's panel keypad and LCD screen.

6.7 Turning ON the power

6.8 Logging on to the Information Processing Unit (IPU)

6.14 Conditions for sample analysis

Specifies sample types and conditions required for accurate analysis.

6.15 Analysis mode

Explains the six available analysis modes for the XE-5000.

6.17 Sample analysis in manual mode

6.26 Shutdown

Chapter 7 Quality control

7.1 Quality control materials

Specifies e-CHECK(XE) as the recommended control material for the XE-5000.

7.2 Quality control methods

7.4 Quality control analysis

7.6 Troubleshooting

Details actions to take for errors occurring during quality control analysis.

7.9 Target/Limit

Chapter 9 Cleaning and Maintenance

9.1 Execution of shutdown

Outlines the shutdown procedure to clean detectors and dilution lines automatically.

9.3 Cleaning the sample rotor valve

9.7 Removing clogs (clog removal sequence)

Explains how to execute the clog removal sequence for RBC or IMI detector.

9.8 Cleaning the IMI detector aperture

9.13 Replacing and registering reagents

Guides the user on replacing reagents and registering new reagent information.

9.16 Replacing the piercer

9.21 Adjusting pressure and vacuum

9.23 XE-5000 maintenance and inspection check list

Chapter 10 Troubleshooting

10.1 HELP screen

10.3 Error message list

An alphabetical index of all error messages and their corresponding page numbers.

10.4 Troubleshooting guide

Classifies errors and provides probable causes and corrective actions for system issues.

10.5 Test