Bayer Clinitek 50 User manual

USER’S GUIDE

1996 Bayer Corporation

Printed in the U.S.A.

Unless otherwise noted, all

trademarks are the property

of Bayer Corporation.

Revised 3/02 99915549

Bayer Corporation Elkhart, IN 46515 USA

Contents

iii

A Brief Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

1 Unpacking and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Installing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Loading the paper roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Powering up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Final paper work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2 Selecting your Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Location of results and number of copies . . . . 9

Setting the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Setting the date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Reporting the urine color . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Setting the sequence number . . . . . . . . . . .11

Clearing the memory and marking positives . .12

Printing the instr ument setup . . . . . . . . . . .12

3 Testing Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

4 Testing Routine Urines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Summary of steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Getting results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

If results are printed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

If results are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

When you are finished testing . . . . . . . . . . 17

Operating notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

5 Cleaning the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Daily cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Disinfecting the table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Removing heavy buildup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

General cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Solving problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

If the display is blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Error messages and remedies . . . . . . . . 23

Problem checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Where to call for ser vice . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Ordering accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Ordering replacement par ts . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Tables of results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

CHAPTER

A Brief Description

What does this instrument do?

Your CLINITEK®50 Urine Chemistry Analyzer is a portable instrument for reading traditional Bayer Reagent Strips for Urinalysis (e.g., MULTISTIX®10 SG), Bayer MULTISTIX PRO®Reagent Strips, and CLINITEK®Microalbumin Reagent Strips. Refer to the bottle label or carton for the tests that are included with each product. The Analyzer can also report the color of the urine sample. No special training is needed to use the instrument.

The Analyzer can be plugged into an electrical outlet for use on the benchtop, or it can be powered by batteries and freely moved from one testing site to another.The battery pack, which is purchased separately, fits into an opening on the bottom side of the instrument.

Do I have to calibrate?

You do not have to do anything extra to calibrate .The instrument performs a “self-test”and calibration each time it is turned on. Then, each time a test is run, the instrument calibrates again, using the white plastic bar located on the end of the test strip table.

How does it work?

Testing starts when either of the two Start keys (labeled “ ”) is pressed.You have 10 seconds after the key is pressed to blot

the edge of the wet reagent test strip (if required for the test) and place it on the test strip table.The table is then pulled into the instrument, where the test strip is read. The instrument measures the color and amount of light that is reflected from the test pads on the strip.It then converts these measurements into meaningful results.

How do I get results?

Results can be either printed or displayed.The results can also be transferred to a computer using a special cable that is plugged into the computer port on the back of the instrument.

What about this User’s Guide?

The User’s Guide contains the directions you need to unpack the instrument, use it for your daily urine testing, and keep it in good working condition.The User’s Guide is provided in several languages; please recycle the Guides you will not be using.

As you read through the User’ s Guide, you will find these symbols:

NOTES contain useful tips

on using your instrument. They

appear in italicized type.

CAUTIONS should be followed carefully to ensure your instrument operates correctly and is not damaged.Cautions appear

in bold type like this.

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1 Carefully remove the

contents of the shipping carton. Check the carton and instrument for visible signs of damage;if seen, immediately contact the carrier.

2 Remove each of the

wrappings and check for the following items:

Unpacking

1 CLINITEK

50 Analyzer

Test strip table

(Do not touch the white bar!)

If you will be using a Reagent Strip that has four or fewer test pads, you must use a short test strip table, which must be ordered separately (see page

27).(CLINITEK

Microalbumin Strips

are run using the long table.)

3 Printer cover 4 Power transformer

5 Power cord

If the power cord is not the style you need, contact your Bayer office (see page 25).

6 Paper roll

Depending on the model you have received, there may also be a Warranty Registration Card, Customer Information Card, Unpacking/Setup Guide, and/or Quick Reference Guide included.

Unpacking and Setup

3 Place the instrument on a

level work surface where the temperature and humidity are fairly constant.

4 Locate the following:

1 Display 2 (START) Keys

Either green key can be pressed to start a test.

3 Option Keys

Each dark gray key corresponds to one of four words that may be shown on the bottom line of the display;press the key beneath the word to select that choice.

If you will be using the optional battery pack instead of the power cord and transf ormer, skip Step 5.

5 Plug the power cord into

the transformer, then plug the transformer cord into the instrument. Plug the power cord into an appropriate grounded AC electrical wall outlet.

The best temperature for using the instrument is between 22°C and 26°C (72°F to 79°F). Do not place the instrument near such things as an outside window,oven, hot plate, or radiator.

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6 Insert the test strip table into

the instrument, holding it by the end opposite the white bar and with the flat side facing up. Do not touch the white bar. Push the table in about halfway.

7 If you will be sending results

to a computer, you must obtain a special Computer Cable/ Connector Kit (see page 26 to order).The kit includes all the information you need to connect and use the cable.

2 Turn the instrument over

and snap the battery pack into the opening.

3 Plug the cord into the

power inlet.

1 If you will be using the

optional battery pack, place six AA-size batteries into the battery compartment.

Installing the Battery Pack

If changing the paper, leave the cover down and pull out the remaining paper.Then raise the cover and remove the empty core to continue.

3 Pulling toward the back,

gently pull the end of the paper until the full width of the paper is completely exposed.

1 Insert the two tabs on the

printer cover into the two openings on the instrument. Rest the cover on its back edge.

2 Trim the end of the paper so

it has a large “V”shape at least 2 inches (5 cm) long.With the paper unrolling from underneath, insert the paper under the printer roller until the tip comes through the other side of the roller.

Loading the Paper Roll

Do not pull the paper straight up or toward the front, as this will damage the printer.

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The cover must be latched in order for the instrument to function.

1 Press the power switch on

the back of the instrument to the “––” (ON) position.

2 If you want to use the

language and units shown on the screen, press the key under the word YES. If you want another language and/or units, press the key under the word NO.

4 Feed the paper through the

printer cover opening and snap the cover into position.

To prevent damage to the printer,do not tear the paper without the cover in place.

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Powering Up

Refer to pages 29 to 34 for the test abbreviations and results that are used with each of the three options for English. For tests not shown in these tables, refer to the insert included with the product.

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3 Press the key under the word

NORMAL if you want the results to appear in clinical units.Press the key under +/– if you prefer plus and minus signs.

4 If you want to use the Bayer

Reagent Strip shown on the screen, press the key under the word YES. If you want to use a different strip, press the key under the word NO.

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The MULTISTIX PRO

and CLINITEK Microalbumin Strips are not included in this list.

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5 Your selections will be printed.

If they are correct, press the key under YES. If they are not correct, press NO and repeat Steps 2 to 4.

The screens shown in

Steps 2, 3, and 4 appear only the first time the instrument is turned on.

1 Find the bar-coded serial

number label on the bottom of the instrument.Write this number and today’s date on the Problem Checklist on page 24.

2 Fill out and mail the Warranty

Registration Card and Customer Information Card if these are included with your instrument.

Final Paper Work

6 The instrument briefly

displays two screens while it does an internal check.When the check is complete, the READY screen appears. Look for the names of the products that can be used — they are shown after the words “READY FOR TEST.”

MULTISTIX PRO and CLINITEK Microalbumin Reagent Strips are automatically identified by the instrument; if your software cannot identify a test, the test is rejected and the display will show “STRIP PROBLEM – RETEST.”

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Do not use any traditional Bayer Reagent Strip product other than what is shown on the display. Using the wrong Reagent Strip will give you incorrect results.

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