Coulter Maxm Service manual
COULTER® MAXM™ Hematology Analyzer
®
COULTER
MAXM™ Hematology Analyzer
with Autoloader
®
Service Manual
®
PN 4235961E (August 2000)
COULTER CORPORATION
A Beckman Coulter Company
Miami, Florida 33196-2500 USA
LEGAL NOTICES
Beckman Coulter, Inc. makes no representation that, upon furnishing this service manual, the holder of the manual will have
the necessary technical capabilities and know-how to properly troubleshoot and repair any of the equipment specified in the
manual. Beckman Coulter, Inc. assumes no liability whatsoever, including consequential and incidental damages, resulting
from improper operation of Beckman Coulter instruments after maintenance of Beckman Coulter instruments has been
performed by persons not employed by Beckman Coulter, Inc. Furthermore, Beckman Coulter, Inc. assumes no liability
whatsoever for any personal injury or property damage resulting from maintenance and/or repair of Beckman Coulter
instruments performed by persons not employed by Beckman Coulter, Inc.
READ ALL PRODUCT MANUALS AND CONSULT WITH BECKMAN COULTER-TRAINED PERSONNEL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE INSTRUMENT.
HAZARDS AND OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and IMPORTANTS alert you as follows:
WARNING - Might cause injury.
CAUTION - Might cause damage to the instrument.
IMPORTANT - Might cause misleading results.
Beckman Coulter, Inc. urges its customers to comply with all national health and safety standards such as the use of barrier
protection. This may include, but it is not limited to, protective eyewear, gloves, and suitable laboratory attire when
operating or maintaining this or any other automated laboratory analyzer.
"This Service Manual contains confidential information of Beckman Coulter, Inc. and its receipt or possession does not
convey any rights to reproduce, disclose its contents, or to manufacture, use, or sell anything it may describe.
Reproduction, disclosure, or use without specific written authorization of Beckman Coulter, Inc. is strictly forbidden."
Copyright © Beckman Coulter, Inc. 1992-2000
All rights reserved.
REVISION STATUS
Initial Issue, 8/92
Revision B, 3/94
Software Version 7C
Complete revision.
Revision C, 6/96
Software Version 8B
Complete revision.
Revision D, 10/99
Released by CN 027360-1079
Software Version 8D
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Complete Revision. Rearranged the contents to follow the format used in the COULTER
Hematology Analyzer Service Manual, removed information pertaining to the DMS, expanded and
updated the illustrated parts list and the quick reference information, and incorporated information
released by Service Bulletins SB 1286, SB 1315, SB 1321, and SB 1336, and by Service Memos SM 1499,
SM 1538, SM 1564, SM 1570, SM SM 1575, SM 1585, SM 1611, SM 1621, SM 1624, SM 1627, SM 1630,
SM 1636, SM 1643, SM 1658, SM 1660, SM 1673, SM 1675, SM 1677, SM 1679, SM 1690, SM 1702,
SM 1735, SM 1744, SM 1752, SM 1758, SM 1762B, SM 1769, SM 1777, SM 1778, SM 1779, SM 1793,
SM 1802, SM 1805, SM 1808, SM 1810, SM 1812 and 1847.
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Revision E, 8/00
Released by CN 027360-1116
Software Version 8D
Revision E is being released as change pages (PN 4277103). This revision updates all needle-drive cylinder
illustrations to include the hazard label and the Hall effect needle-position sensors, adds a procedure for
aligning the needle-position sensors, updates the parts lists, and incorporates information released by
Service Memos 1621, 1821, and 1883.
Changes were made on the following pages 1.1-1, 1.1-3, 1.1-4, 1.2-3, 1.2-4, 2.1-1, 2.1-2, 2.8-2, 2.9-2,
2.9-3, 2.9-4, 3.2-2, 3.2-5, 3.6-2, 3.6-3, 3.10-1 through 3.10-5, 4.9-3, 4.11-1, 4.12-2, 4.13-2 and 4.13-3,
4.20-4, 4.30-1, 4.31-2, 4.34-2, 4.35-1, 4.38-1, 4.40-1, 4.42-1, 4.43-2, 4.43-5, 4.44-1 through 4.44-3, 7.1-7
and 7.1-8, 7.1-13, 7.1-24 (deletions), 8.1-3, 8.1-4, 8.1-5, 8.1-6, 8.1-7, 8.1-11, 8.1-14, 8.1-18, 8.1-25,
8.1-26, 8.2-3, 8.2-5, 8.2-12, 8.2-13, 8.2-14, 8.2-15, 8.2-19, 8.2-21, 8.2-23, 8.2-29, 8.2-30, 8.2-31, 8.2-34,
8.2-41, 8.2-45, A.5-2, A.5-3 through A.5-7.
The change page packet also includes the latest revision of the Pneumatic/Hydraulic Layout,
DCN 6320510.
Changes that are part of the most recent revision are indicated in the printed copy by a bar in the margin of
the amended page.
This document applies to the latest software listed and higher versions. When a subsequent software version affects the
information in this document, the changes will be included on minor revision change pages or summarized on a Notice of
Information Update form and will be released by service memo.
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REVISION STATUS, iii
1 INTRODUCTION, 1.1-1
1.1 MANUAL DESCRIPTION, 1.1-1
Scope, 1.1-1
Intended Audience, 1.1-1
Organization, 1.1-2
Numbering Format, 1.1-2
Special Headings, 1.1-3
WARNING, 1.1-3
CAUTION, 1.1-3
IMPORTANT, 1.1-3
ATTENTION, 1.1-3
Note, 1.1-3
Conventions, 1.1-4
1.2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, 1.2-1
Laser, 1.2-1
Laser Beam Hazards, 1.2-1
Laser Radiation Hazards, 1.2-2
Electronic, 1.2-3
Biological, 1.2-3
Troubleshooting, 1.2-4
CONTENTS
2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION, 2.1-1
2.1 INTRODUCTION TO THE COULTER MAXM ANALYZER, 2.1-1
Function, 2.1-1
Description, 2.1-1
Main Components, 2.1-1
Systems, 2.1-4
Physical Specifications, 2.1-4
Performance Specifications and Characteristics, 2.1-4
Leakage Current Specifications, 2.1-5
Operation, 2.1-5
Modes of Operation, 2.1-5
Operating Procedures, 2.1-6
2.2 ELECTRONIC SYSTEM - OVERVIEW AND POWER SUPPLIES, 2.2-1
Electronic System Overview, 2.2-1
Electronic Power Supply, 2.2-1
Components, 2.2-1
Function, 2.2-2
Color Coding, 2.2-3
Connectors, 2.2-4
Specifications, 2.2-4
Voltage Configurations, 2.2-4
Fuses, 2.2-4
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Laser Power Supply, 2.2-4
Function, 2.2-4
RF Power Supply, 2.2-4
Components, 2.2-4
Function, 2.2-4
Voltage Monitoring, 2.2-4
2.3 ELECTRONIC SYSTEM - SIGNAL FLOW BLOCK DIAGRAMS, 2.3-1
2.4 ELECTRONIC SYSTEM - ANALYZER MODULE, 2.4-1
Function, 2.4-1
Description, 2.4-1
376 CPU Card, 2.4-2
Description, 2.4-2
Software Download Sequence, 2.4-2
Jumpers for the 376 CPU Card, 2.4-3
376 CPU Card Inputs/Outputs, 2.4-3
RAM Timer Card, 2.4-3
Jumpers for the RAM Timer Card, 2.4-3
DILUTER INTERFACE Card, 2.4-4
Function, 2.4-4
Lyse Trigger Test Point, 2.4-4
Jumper, 2.4-4
DILUTER INTERFACE Card Inputs/Outputs, 2.4-4
I/O Card, 2.4-6
Function, 2.4-6
Jumpers, 2.4-7
I/O Card Inputs/Outputs, 2.4-7
VCS PROCESSOR Card, 2.4-8
Function, 2.4-8
Noise Levels, 2.4-9
Jumper, 2.4-9
VCS PROCESSOR Card Inputs/Outputs, 2.4-9
R/W/P PROC Card, 2.4-9
Function, 2.4-9
RBC and WBC Counting Sequences, 2.4-10
RBC and WBC Voting Criteria, 2.4-10
WBC, RBC and Plt Histogram Development, 2.4-10
Data Transfer Method for Histogram Development, 2.4-10
Voting Criteria for Histogram-Derived Parameters, 2.4-13
Noise Levels, 2.4-13
Jumpers, 2.4-13
R/W/P PROC Card Inputs/Outputs, 2.4-13
R/W PREAMP Card, 2.4-14
Function, 2.4-14
R/W PREAMP Card Inputs/Outputs, 2.4-14
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2.5 PNEUMATIC SYSTEM, 2.5-1
Pneumatic Power Supply, 2.5-1
Components, 2.5-1
Function, 2.5-1
Voltage Configurations, 2.5-2
Fuse, 2.5-2
Pressure and Vacuum Distribution, 2.5-2
60-psi Pressure Distribution, 2.5-2
30-psi Pressure Distribution, 2.5-3
Sheath Pressure Distribution, 2.5-3
Sample Pressure Distribution, 2.5-3
High Vacuum Distribution, 2.5-3
Low Vacuum Distribution, 2.5-3
Pneumatic Monitor Card, 2.5-3
2.6 REAGENT SYSTEM, 2.6-1
Reagent Input and Distribution, 2.6-1
Reagent Monitoring, 2.6-1
Fluid Detector/Ram Pressure Card, 2.6-1
Function, 2.6-2
Connectors, 2.6-2
Reagent Temperature Control, 2.6-3
Peltier Module Description, 2.6-3
Peltier Module Function, 2.6-3
Temperature Range Cycles, 2.6-4
Waste Removal and Monitoring, 2.6-5
CONTENTS
2.7 SAMPLE HANDLER SYSTEM - SAMPLE HANDLER CARD, 2.7-1
Function, 2.7-1
LEDs, 2.7-1
Responses During Power Up, 2.7-1
Responses During Download, 2.7-3
Responses to the Carousel Position in the Rotary Cap-Pierce Module, 2.7-4
Response to a Power Fluctuation, 2.7-4
Ensuring the Instrument and the Sample Handler Configurations Match, 2.7-4
Avoiding Instrument Damage During a Download, 2.7-4
Jumpers, 2.7-5
Sample Handler Card Inputs/Outputs, 2.7-5
2.8 SAMPLE HANDLER SYSTEM - ROTARY CAP-PIERCE MODULE, 2.8-1
Function, 2.8-1
Description, 2.8-1
Summary of Operation, 2.8-3
RCP Junction Card, 2.8-4
Function, 2.8-4
RCP Junction Card Inputs/Outputs, 2.8-5
2.9 SAMPLE HANDLER SYSTEM - AUTOLOADER MODULE, 2.9-1
Function, 2.9-1
Description, 2.9-1
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Summary of Operation, 2.9-5
Autoloader Interface Card, 2.9-7
Function, 2.9-7
Autoloader Interface Card Inputs/Outputs, 2.9-8
Rocker Bed Interface Card, 2.9-8
Function, 2.9-8
Rocker Bed Interface Card Inputs/Outputs, 2.9-9
2.10 SAMPLE HANDLER SYSTEM - AUTOSENSOR TEST CARD, 2.10-1
2.11 SAMPLE PROCESSING SYSTEM - DILUTER, 2.11-1
Function, 2.11-1
Description, 2.11-1
Main Components, 2.11-1
Solenoid Valves, 2.11-1
Blood Sampling Valve (BSV), 2.11-2
Blood/Bubble Detectors, 2.11-3
Sample Processing, 2.11-4
Primary-Mode Aspiration, 2.11-4
WBC/RBC Sample Delivery, 2.11-5
Diff Segmentation, 2.11-6
Diff Segment and Erythrolyse II Reagent Delivery, 2.11-6
Cross Rinse to the Baths, 2.11-7
Secondary-Mode Aspiration, 2.11-7
Pre-Prep/Latex Aspiration, 2.11-8
RBC Sample Delivery, Secondary Mode, 2.11-9
Backwash Functions, 2.11-10
2.12 SAMPLE ANALYSIS SYSTEM - CBC TECHNOLOGY, 2.12-1
Summary, 2.12-1
Applying the Coulter Principle, 2.12-1
Sensing Area, 2.12-1
Aperture Current, 2.12-1
Aperture Vacuum, 2.12-2
Analyzing the RBC, WBC, and Plt Data, 2.12-2
Determining the Hgb, 2.12-2
2.13 SAMPLE ANALYSIS SYSTEM - VCS TECHNOLOGY, 2.13-1
Summary, 2.13-1
VCS Measurements, 2.13-1
V - Volume (DC), 2.13-1
C - Conductivity (RF), 2.13-1
S - Light Scatter (LS), 2.13-1
Opacity (OP), 2.13-2
Rotated Light Scatter (RLS), 2.13-2
Linear Light Scatter (LLS), 2.13-2
Applying the VCS Technology, 2.13-2
Sensing Area, 2.13-2
DC and RF Currents, 2.13-2
Laser Light Source, 2.13-2
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Flow-Cell Hydraulics, 2.13-3
Analyzing the Data, 2.13-5
Preprocessing, 2.13-5
RF Detector Preamp Card, 2.13-5
Function, 2.13-5
RF Detector Preamp Card Inputs/Outputs, 2.13-6
LS Preamp 5 Module, 2.13-6
Primary Function, 2.13-6
Mode Select, 2.13-7
LS Offset Voltage, 2.13-7
LS Preamp 5 Module Inputs/Outputs, 2.13-8
3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES, 3.1-1
PART A: INSTRUMENT INSTALLATION
3.1 PREINSTALLATION CHECK, 3.1-1
Customer Training, 3.1-1
Carton Arrival, 3.1-1
Space and Accessibility, 3.1-1
Electrical Input, 3.1-1
Ambient Temperature and Humidity, 3.1-2
Ventilation, 3.1-2
Drainage, 3.1-3
Supplies, 3.1-3
CONTENTS
3.2 INITIAL SETUP, 3.2-1
3.3 CONNECTING ASSEMBLIES, 3.3-1
Electronic Cable Connections, 3.3-1
Tubing Connections, 3.3-4
3.4 TESTING/CONFIGURING ASSEMBLIES, 3.4-1
Electronic Power Supply, 3.4-1
Data Management System (DMS), 3.4-1
Software Installation, 3.4-1
Software Options Installation, 3.4-1
Bar-Code Reader Decoder Card Configuration, 3.4-1
Setting Up the Optional Printers, 3.4-1
3.5 INITIAL SYSTEM SETUP, 3.5-1
Setting Up the Institution Information, 3.5-1
Reagent System Setup, 3.5-1
Priming Reagents, 3.5-1
Adjusting the Hemoglobin Blank (Hgb Blank), 3.5-1
Adjusting the Blood/Bubble Detector Gains, 3.5-2
3.6 SYSTEM TESTING, 3.6-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 3.6-1
Performing System Test and Start Up, 3.6-1
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Verifying General Operation of the Primary Mode on Instruments with a Rotary
Cap-Pierce Module, 3.6-2
Verifying General Operation of the Primary Mode on Instruments with an
Autoloader Module, 3.6-3
Verifying General Operation of the Secondary Mode, 3.6-5
3.7 ADJUSTMENTS AND CALIBRATION, 3.7-1
Entering Calibration Factors, 3.7-1
Measuring the RMS Noise, 3.7-1
Verifying the Diluent and Lytic Reagent Dispense Timing, 3.7-1
Verifying the CBC Latex Calibration, 3.7-1
Adjusting the Clog Detector Circuit, 3.7-1
Measuring the LS Current/LS Offset Voltage, 3.7-1
Verifying the DC Count and VCS Flow Rate, 3.7-2
Verifying the Diff and Retic Latex Calibration, 3.7-2
Checking Reproducibility and Carryover in the Primary Mode, 3.7-2
Checking Reproducibility and Carryover in the Secondary Mode, 3.7-2
Checking Reproducibility and Carryover for the Retic Parameter, 3.7-3
Making Initial Primary-Mode Calibration Adjustments, 3.7-3
Verifying the Secondary Mode - to - Primary Mode Calibration, 3.7-3
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Calibrating the Primary Mode with S-CAL
Calibrator, 3.7-4
Setting Up the Control Files and Running the Controls, 3.7-4
Completing the Installation Paperwork, 3.7-4
3.8 ACCOUNT/INSTRUMENT INFORMATION, 3.8-1
Purpose, 3.8-1
Account Information, 3.8-1
Installation Test Data Checklist, 3.8-1
(c = confirmed complete, * = Retic units only), 3.8-1
Installation Test Data Log Sheets, 3.8-2
A. System Test Data, 3.8-2
B. Startup Results, 3.8-3
C. RMS Noise Check Measurements (CBC), 3.8-4
D. RMS Noise Check Measurements (Diff and Retic), 3.8-4
E. CBC-Mode Latex Calibration, 3.8-5
F. Clog Detector Setup Results, 3.8-6
G. Light Current/LS Offset Measurements, 3.8-6
H. Five Patient Scatterplots Displaying DC Counts and Times, 3.8-7
I. Diff-Mode Latex Calibration (Five Consecutive Runs), 3.8-8
J. Retic-Mode Latex Calibration (Five Consecutive Runs), 3.8-9
K. Primary-Mode Reproducibility Run, 3.8-10
L. Primary-Mode Carryover Run, 3.8-11
M. Secondary-Mode Reproducibility Run, 3.8-12
N. Secondary-Mode Carryover Run, 3.8-13
O. Retic Mode-to-Mode Carryover Run, 3.8-14
P. Retic Within-Mode Carryover Run, 3.8-15
Q. Primary-Mode Initial Adjustment to 5C Normal Cell Control Cal
Factors, 3.8-16
R. Mode-to-Mode Calibration and Verification Runs/Secondary Mode
Calibration Factors, 3.8-17
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S. S-CAL Calibrator Calibration Batch Tables/Cal Factors, 3.8-18
T. Control Results, 3.8-19
PART B: UPGRADES AND OPTIONS INSTALLATION
3.9 Setting Up the Optional Printers, 3.9-1
Graphic Printer Installation, 3.9-1
Anadex Ticket Printer Installation, 3.9-1
3.10 CONFIGURING THE MAXM ANALYZER FOR CYANIDE-FREE
REAGENTS, 3.10-1
Purpose, 3.10-1
Hardware Changes, 3.10-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 3.10-1
Procedure, 3.10-1
Verification of the Hardware Changes, 3.10-3
Reagent Changes, 3.10-3
Tools/Supplies Needed, 3.10-3
Pre-Conversion Instrument Verification, 3.10-3
Reagent Conversion, 3.10-4
Post-Conversion Instrument Verification, 3.10-4
CONTENTS
4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES, 4.1-1
4.1 GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE MAXM ANALYZER, 4.1-1
General, 4.1-1
Power Down/Power Up the System, 4.1-2
Purpose, 4.1-2
Power Down, 4.1-2
Power Up, 4.1-2
Reset the System, 4.1-2
Clear the CPU RAM, 4.1-3
Purpose, 4.1-3
Procedure, 4.1-3
4.2 USING THE SERVICE DISK, 4.2-1
Purpose, 4.2-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.2-1
Activating the DMS Service Options, 4.2-1
Deactivating the DMS Service Options, 4.2-2
Using the Service Disk Software on a DMS, 4.2-3
Using the Service Disk Software on a Hard Drive, 4.2-5
Installing the Software, 4.2-5
Running the Software, 4.2-5
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4.3 WHOLE BLOOD VERIFICATION - CBC/DIFF, 4.3-1
Purpose, 4.3-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.3-1
Procedure, 4.3-1
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4.4 LATEX CALIBRATION AND VERIFICATION, 4.4-1
Purpose, 4.4-1
CBC Latex Calibration and Verification, 4.4-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.4-1
Procedure, 4.4-1
Diff and Retic Latex Calibration and Verification, 4.4-2
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.4-2
Procedure, 4.4-2
4.5 REPRODUCIBILITY CHECKS, 4.5-1
Purpose, 4.5-1
Verifying Reproducibility in the Primary Mode, 4.5-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.5-1
Procedure, 4.5-1
Verifying Reproducibility in the Secondary Mode, 4.5-2
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.5-2
Procedure, 4.5-2
Verifying Retic % Reproducibility (Sample Analysis), 4.5-3
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.5-3
Procedure, 4.5-3
4.6 CARRYOVER CHECKS, 4.6-1
Purpose, 4.6-1
Checking Carryover in the Primary Mode, 4.6-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.6-1
Procedure, 4.6-1
Checking Carryover in the Secondary Mode, 4.6-2
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.6-2
Procedure, 4.6-2
Retic Carryover Tests, 4.6-2
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.6-2
General Instructions, 4.6-3
Retic Mode-to-Mode Carryover, 4.6-3
Retic Within Mode, 4.6-3
4.7 INITIAL ADJUSTMENT OF PRIMARY-MODE CALIBRATION FACTORS, 4.7-1
Purpose, 4.7-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.7-1
Procedures, 4.7-1
4.8 SECONDARY MODE-TO-PRIMARY MODE CALIBRATION, 4.8-1
Purpose, 4.8-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.8-1
Procedure, 4.8-1
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4.9 VCS OPTIMIZATION, 4.9-1
Purpose, 4.9-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.9-2
A. Preliminary Checks, 4.9-3
B. Count Ratio Check, 4.9-3
C. VCS Flow-Rate Adjustment, 4.9-4
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D. Clog Detector Circuit Adjustment, 4.9-4
E. RF Detector Preamp Card C1 Adjustments, 4.9-4
F. DC, RF, and LS Gains Adjustments, 4.9-4
G. DC, RF and LS Noise Measurements, 4.9-4
H. Erythrolyse II and StabiLyse Reagent Pumps Volume Adjustments, 4.9-4
I. Verification, 4.9-4
4.10 VCS FLOW-RATE ADJUSTMENT, 4.10-1
Purpose, 4.10-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.10-1
Sheath Pressure Adjustment, 4.10-1
Sample Pressure Adjustment, 4.10-1
Verification, 4.10-3
4.11 RF DETECTOR PREAMP CARD ADJUSTMENTS, 4.11-1
Purpose, 4.11-1
Clog Detector Circuit Adjustment, 4.11-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.11-1
Procedure, 4.11-1
Verification, 4.11-2
C1 Adjustment, 4.11-2
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.11-2
Procedure, 4.11-2
Verification, 4.11-3
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4.12 RMS NOISE CHECKS, 4.12-1
Purpose, 4.12-1
CBC RMS Noise Checks, 4.12-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.12-1
Procedure, 4.12-1
Diff and Retic RMS Noise Checks, 4.12-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.12-1
Procedure, 4.12-1
4.13 FLOW-CELL CLEANING, 4.13-1
Purpose, 4.13-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.13-1
Procedure, 4.13-1
Verification, 4.13-3
4.14 LENS BLOCK CLEANING, 4.14-1
Purpose, 4.14-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.14-1
Procedure, 4.14-1
4.15 LASER/FLOW CELL ALIGNMENT, 4.15-1
Purpose, 4.15-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.15-2
Flow-Cell Cleaning, 4.15-2
Flow-Cell Z-Axis (Focus) Alignment, 4.15-2
Flow-Cell X- and Y-Axis Plate Alignment, 4.15-4
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Flow-Cell Y-Axis Final Alignment, 4.15-6
Verification, 4.15-7
4.16 ERYTHROLYSE™ II AND STABILYSE™ REAGENT PUMPS ADJUSTMENT AND
REPLACEMENT, 4.16-1
Erythrolyse II and StabiLyse Reagent Pumps Adjustment, 4.16-1
Purpose, 4.16-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.16-2
Adjusting the Erythrolyse II Reagent Pumps Volume, 4.16-4
Adjusting the StabiLyse Reagent Pump Volume, 4.16-5
Optimizing the Erythrolyse II Reagent Pumps Volume, 4.16-7
Verifying Erythrolyse II and StabiLyse Reagent Pumps Volume
Adjustment, 4.16-8
Erythrolyse II Reagent Pumps Replacement, 4.16-8
Erythrolyse II Reagent Pumps Removal, 4.16-8
Erythrolyse II Reagent Pump Installation, 4.16-8
4.17 ASPIRATION PUMP VOLUME ADJUSTMENT, 4.17-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.17-1
Procedure, 4.17-1
Verification, 4.17-2
4.18 CBC LYTIC REAGENT PUMPS VERIFICATION, 4.18-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.18-1
Procedure, 4.18-1
Verification, 4.18-1
4.19 RBC/WBC DILUENT DISPENSERS VOLUME TESTING, 4.19-1
Purpose, 4.19-1
Measuring Diluent by Volume, 4.19-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.19-1
Procedure, 4.19-1
Measuring Diluent by Weight, 4.19-2
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.19-2
Procedure, 4.19-2
Verification, 4.19-3
4.20 LYTIC REAGENT AND DILUENT DELIVERY TIMING CHECK, 4.20-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.20-1
Purpose, 4.20-1
Procedure, 4.20-1
Verification, 4.20-4
4.21 BLOOD/BUBBLE DETECTORS GAIN ADJUSTMENT, 4.21-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.21-1
Procedure, 4.21-1
Verification, 4.21-2
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4.22 ELECTRONIC POWER SUPPLY REPLACEMENT, 4.22-1
Removal, 4.22-1
Installation, 4.22-1
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4.23 VOLTAGE CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS, 4.23-1
System Voltage Checks, 4.23-1
Using the DMS to Check System Voltages, 4.23-1
Using an External DMM to Check and Adjust System Voltages, 4.23-1
Laser On Current/LS Offset Voltage Check, 4.23-3
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.23-3
Procedure, 4.23-3
System Voltage Checks Verification, 4.23-4
4.24 PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLY REPLACEMENT, 4.24-1
Removal, 4.24-1
Setup of Pneumatic Power Supply Buck-Boost Transformer, 4.24-1
Installation, 4.24-2
4.25 PRESSURE/VACUUM ADJUSTMENT, 4.25-1
General, 4.25-1
System Test (Pressure/Vacuum Verification), 4.25-1
Pressure Adjustments, 4.25-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.25-1
60-psi Pressure Adjustment, 4.25-1
30-psi Pressure Adjustment, 4.25-3
Sheath Pressure Adjustment, 4.25-4
Initial Sample Pressure Adjustment, 4.25-5
Vacuum Adjustments, 4.25-5
High Vacuum Verification, 4.25-5
Low Vacuum Adjustment, 4.25-6
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4.26 SOLENOID VALVES INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT, 4.26-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.26-1
Solenoid Inspection, 4.26-1
Solenoid Replacement, 4.26-6
Removal, 4.26-6
Installation, 4.26-6
Verification, 4.26-7
4.27 HEMOGLOBIN PREAMP MODULE REPLACEMENT, 4.27-1
Purpose, 4.27-1
Removal, 4.27-1
Installation, 4.27-1
Hemoglobin Lamp Adjustment, 4.27-2
Verification, 4.27-2
4.28 APERTURE MODULE AND BATH ASSEMBLY, 4.28-1
Removal, 4.28-1
Installation, 4.28-2
Verification, 4.28-3
4.29 BSV AND BSV HOUSING/ACTUATOR DISASSEMBLY/REPLACEMENT, 4.29-1
Purpose, 4.29-1
BSV Disassembly/Replacement, 4.29-1
Purpose, 4.29-1
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Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.29-1
BSV Removal, 4.29-1
BSV Installation, 4.29-3
BSV Disassembly/Replacement Verification, 4.29-4
BSV Housing Replacement, 4.29-5
Purpose, 4.29-5
BSV Housing Removal, 4.29-5
BSV Housing Installation, 4.29-5
BSV Actuator Replacement, 4.29-6
Purpose, 4.29-6
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.29-6
BSV Actuator Removal, 4.29-6
BSV Actuator Installation, 4.29-7
BSV Alignment, 4.29-9
BSV and BSV Housing Verification, 4.29-11
Purpose, 4.29-11
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.29-11
Procedure, 4.29-11
4.30 CAROUSEL MOTOR REPLACEMENT, 4.30-1
Removal, 4.30-1
Installation, 4.30-2
Verification, 4.30-2
4.31 CODE WHEEL ALIGNMENT, 4.31-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.31-1
Procedure, 4.31-1
Verification, 4.31-3
4.32 NEEDLE REPLACEMENT, 4.32-1
Needle Replacement - MAXM Analyzer with Autoloader Module, 4.32-1
Purpose, 4.32-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.32-1
Procedure, 4.32-1
Needle Replacement - MAXM Analyzer with Rotary Cap-Pierce Module, 4.32-5
Purpose, 4.32-5
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.32-5
Procedure, 4.32-5
Verification, 4.32-9
4.33 RINSE BLOCK ADJUSTMENT, 4.33-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.33-1
Procedure, 4.33-1
Verification, 4.33-2
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4.34 AUTOLOADER MODULE REMOVAL, 4.34-1
Purpose, 4.34-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.34-1
Removal, 4.34-1
Installation, 4.34-1
Verification, 4.34-2
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4.35 ROCKER BED ASSEMBLY REMOVAL, 4.35-1
Purpose, 4.35-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.35-1
Removal, 4.35-1
Installation, 4.35-3
Verification, 4.35-3
4.36 ELEVATOR PLATFORM STEPPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT, 4.36-1
Purpose, 4.36-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.36-1
Removal, 4.36-1
Installation, 4.36-1
Verification, 4.36-1
4.37 TUBE AVAILABLE SENSOR ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT, 4.37-1
Purpose, 4.37-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.37-1
Removal, 4.37-1
Installation, 4.37-1
Verification, 4.37-1
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4.38 BAR-CODE READER DECODER CARD CONFIGURATION, 4.38-1
Purpose, 4.38-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.38-1
Procedure, 4.38-1
Connecting the Bar-Code Communications Cable, 4.38-1
Selecting the Settings for the Microscan™ Bar-Code Reader Decoder
Card, 4.38-2
Reassembling the Instrument for Operation, 4.38-4
Verification, 4.38-4
4.39 BAR-CODE SCANNER ALIGNMENT (FOR AUTOLOADER MODULE
ONLY), 4.39-1
Purpose, 4.39-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.39-1
Procedure, 4.39-1
Connecting the Bar-Code Communications Cable, 4.39-1
Aligning the Bar-Code Scanner, 4.39-2
Reassembling the Instrument for Operation, 4.39-3
Verification, 4.39-4
4.40 ROCKER BED LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT, 4.40-1
General, 4.40-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.40-2
Procedure, 4.40-2
Verification, 4.40-4
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4.41 SPECIMEN TUBE STOPPER PIERCE-PROXIMITY ADJUSTMENT, 4.41-1
General, 4.41-1
Purpose, 4.41-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.41-2
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Preliminary Procedure, 4.41-2
Horizontal Pierce-Proximity Adjustments, 4.41-2
Vertical Pierce-Proximity Adjustments, 4.41-2
Verification, 4.41-3
4.42 CASSETTE INDEX MOTOR/INDEX HUB GAP ADJUSTMENT, 4.42-1
Purpose, 4.42-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.42-1
Procedure, 4.42-1
Verification, 4.42-1
4.43 SWITCH/SENSOR CHECK, 4.43-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 4.43-1
Purpose, 4.43-1
Procedure, 4.43-1
4.44 NEEDLE-POSITION SENSORS ADJUSTMENT, 4.44-1
Purpose, 4.44-1
Preliminary Check, 4.44-1
Adjustment, 4.44-2
Verification, 4.44-3
5 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES, 5.1-1
5.1 MAINTENANCE AND SYSTEM VERIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS, 5.1-1
Required Service Forms, 5.1-1
Maintenance Schedule, 5.1-1
Verifying Instrument Performance, 5.1-1
Purpose, 5.1-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 5.1-1
Procedure, 5.1-1
Recording Reference Voltages, 5.1-1
6 SCHEMATICS, 6.1-1
6.1 ENGINEERING SCHEMATICS, 6.1-1
Schematics Included, 6.1-1
Schematics Not Included but Available, 6.1-1
7 TROUBLESHOOTING, 7.1-1
7.1 ERROR MESSAGES, 7.1-1
7.2 FLOW-CELL ERRORS FC, PC1, AND PC2, 7.2-1
7.3 DC, RF, OR LS NOISE PROBLEMS, 7.3-1
Purpose, 7.3-1
Tools/Supplies Needed, 7.3-1
DC Noise Troubleshooting Checks, 7.3-1
RF Noise Troubleshooting Checks, 7.3-2
LS Noise Troubleshooting Checks, 7.3-7
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7.4 DC, RF, OR LS LATEX CALIBRATION PROBLEMS, 7.4-1
7.5 REPORTED INSTRUMENT PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS, 7.5-1
8 PARTS LISTS, 8.1-1
8.1 MASTER PARTS LIST, 8.1-1
8.2 ILLUSTRATED PARTS, 8.2-1
A QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION, A.1-1
A.1 TOLERANCES AND LIMITS, A.1-1
Calibration Tolerances, A.1-1
Electronic Noise Limits, A.1-2
Performance Specifications, A.1-2
Background Counts, A.1-2
Carryover Limits, A.1-2
Reproducibility/Precision Limits, A.1-3
Secondary Mode- to- Primary Mode Comparison, A.1-4
Pneumatic Tolerances, A.1-5
Power Input Specifications and Typical Consumption, A.1-5
Input Power, A.1-5
Input Line Interference, A.1-5
Power Consumption, A.1-6
Timing, A.1-7
VCS Optimization Limits, A.1-8
Voltages, A.1-9
Sample Handler Cards, A.1-9
System, A.1-9
Volumes, A.1-10
Aspiration Pump, Primary Mode, A.1-10
Diluent Dispensers, A.1-10
CBC Lytic Reagent Pumps’ Volume Tolerance, A.1-10
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A.2 CIRCUIT CARDS - JUMPERS AND TEST POINTS, A.2-1
376 CPU Card, A.2-1
Jumper Settings, A.2-1
Autoloader Interface Card, A.2-2
Connectors, A.2-2
DILUTER INTERFACE Card, A.2-3
Jumper Setting, A.2-3
Tes t Poi n t , A. 2 - 3
Fluid Detector/Ram Pressure Card, A.2-4
Connectors, A.2-4
LEDs, A.2-4
I/O Card, A.2-5
Jumper Settings, A.2-5
Peltier Controller Card, A.2-6
Connectors and LEDs, A.2-6
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Pneumatic Monitor Card, A.2-7
Connector, A.2-7
Test Points, A.2-8
RAM Timer Card, A.2-9
Jumper Settings, A.2-9
Rocker Bed Interface Card, A.2-10
Connectors, A.2-10
R/W/P PROC Card, A.2-11
Jumper Settings, A.2-11
Test Points, A.2-11
Sample Handler Cards, A.2-12
Blood/Bubble Detector Adjustments and Test Points - Sample Handler I
Card, A.2-12
Connectors - Sample Handler I Card, A.2-12
Jumper Settings - Sample Handler I Card, A.2-13
LEDs - Sample Handler I Card, A.2-13
Blood/Bubble Detector Adjustments and Test Points- Sample Handler II
Card, A.2-14
Connectors - Sample Handler II Card, A.2-14
Jumper Settings- Sample Handler II Card, A.2-14
LEDs- Sample Handler II Card, A.2-15
VCS PROCESSOR Card, A.2-16
Jumper Setting, A.2-16
Test Points, A.2-16
A.3 POWER SUPPLIES - SWITCH SETTINGS; FUSE RATINGS; AND
CONNECTIONS, JUMPERS, AND TEST POINTS, A.3-1
Power Switch Settings, A.3-1
Fuse Ratings and Functions, A.3-1
Electronic Power Supply, A.3-2
Jumpers and Connections, A.3-2
Test Points and Adjustments, A.3-2
Laser Power Supply, A.3-4
Jumpers and Connections, A.3-4
Pneumatic Power Supply, A.3-4
Jumpers and Connections, A.3-4
A.4 SOFTWARE SETTINGS, A.4-1
Bar-Code Reader Decoder Card, A.4-1
A.5 DILUTER COMPONENT LOCATIONS AND FUNCTIONS, A.5-1
A.6 SOFTWARE MENU TREES, A.6-1
B DMS DATABASE FIELDS, B.1-1
B.1 FIELDS CONTAINED IN THE MAXM ANALYZER DATABASE, B.1-1
About the List, B.1-1
MAXM Analyzer 8D Database Fields, B.1-1
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ABBREVIATIONS, ABBREVIATIONS-1
INDEX, INDEX-1
TRADEMARKS
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ILLUSTRATIONS
1.2-1 Triple Transducer Module Laser Warning and Certification Labels, 1.2-2
1.2-2 Bar-Code Reader Laser Warning Labels, 1.2-3
2.1-1 Main Unit with Rotary Cap-Pierce Module, Front View, Main Component
Locations, 2.1-2
2.1-2 Main Unit with Autoloader Module, Front View, Main Component
Locations, 2.1-2
2.1-3 Main Unit Rear View, Main Component Locations, 2.1-3
2.1-4 Main Unit Right-Side View, Main Component Locations, 2.1-3
2.1-5 Main Unit Left-Side View, Main Component Locations, 2.1-4
2.2-1 Electronic Power Supply, Front View, 2.2-2
2.2-2 Electronic Power Supply Components, Top View, Cover Removed, 2.2-3
2.3-1 Signal Flow Block Diagram (MAXM Analyzer with Rotary Cap-Pierce
Module), 2.3-1
2.3-2 Signal Flow Block Diagram (MAXM Analyzer with Autoloader Module), 2.3-2
2.4-1 Circuit Card Locations in the Card Cage, 2.4-1
2.4-2 Initial DMS to Instrument Download, 2.4-2
2.4-3 Subsequent DMS to Instrument Download, 2.4-3
2.4-4 DILUTER INTERFACE Card and Solenoid Junction Card Block Diagram, 2.4-5
2.4-5 I/O Card Block Diagram, 2.4-6
2.4-6 VCS PROCESSOR Card Block Diagram, 2.4-8
2.4-7 R/W/P PROC Card and R/W PREAMP Card Block Diagram, 2.4-11
2.5-1 Pneumatic Power Supply Components, Left-Side View, Compressor Sub-Panel
Removed, 2.5-1
2.5-2 Pressure and Vacuum Air Tank Locations, 2.5-2
2.5-3 Pneumatic Monitor Card Block Diagram, 2.5-4
2.5-4 Monitoring Sequence During Compressor Bleed, 2.5-5
2.6-1 Peltier Controller Card, 2.6-3
2.7-1 Sample Handler Card with Autoloader Module Block Diagram, 2.7-2
2.7-2 Sample Handler Card with Rotary Cap-Pierce Module Block Diagram, 2.7-3
2.8-1 Rotary Cap-Pierce Module Components, 2.8-2
2.9-1 Autoloader Module Components, Front View, Rocker Bed Forward, 2.9-3
2.9-2 Autoloader Module, Front View, Rocker Bed Backward, 2.9-4
2.9-3 Autoloader Module Components, Rear View, 2.9-4
2.10-1 Autosensor Test Card - LEDs Lit Following Power Up, 2.10-1
2.11-1 Solenoid and Tubing Label, 2.11-2
2.11-2 BSV Ports and Wire Markers, 2.11-3
2.11-3 BSV Flow Paths and Wire Markers, 2.11-3
2.11-4 Primary-Mode Aspiration, 2.11-5
2.11-5 WBC/RBC Sample Delivery, 2.11-5
2.11-6 Diff Segmentation, 2.11-6
2.11-7 Diff Segment and Erythrolyse II Reagent Delivery to Mixing Chamber, 2.11-6
2.11-8 Cross Rinse to the Baths, 2.11-7
2.11-9 Secondary-Mode Aspiration, 2.11-8
2.11-10Pre-Prep Latex Aspiration, 2.11-9
2.11-11Sample Delivery, Secondary-Mode, 2.11-9
2.11-12Backwash Functions, 2.11-10
2.12-1 Applying the Coulter Principle, 2.12-1
2.13-1 Applying the VCS Technology, 2.13-3
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2.13-2 Light Scatter Path, 2.13-3
2.13-3 Hydrodynamically Focused Cells, 2.13-4
2.13-4 Flow Cell Hydraulics, 2.13-4
2.13-5 RF Detector Preamp Card Signal Flow, 2.13-6
2.13-6 LS Preamp 5 Module Block Diagram, 2.13-7
2.13-7 LS Sensor Regions, 2.13-7
3.2-1 MAXM Analyzer with Autoloader Module Main Component Layout, 3.2-1
3.2-2 TTM Baseplate Shipping Screws, 3.2-2
3.2-3 Compressor Shipping Pins, 3.2-3
3.2-4 Rocker Bed Lock-Down Screw, 3.2-5
3.3-1 Electronic Cable Connections, 3.3-1
3.3-2 Bar-Code Wand Connections, 3.3-2
3.3-3 DMS Line Voltage Select Switch, 3.3-3
3.3-4 Reagent and Drain Connections, 3.3-4
3.10-1 Reconfiguring the Instrument for the Cyanide-Free Reagent System, 3.10-2
4.1-1 Switches for Clearing the CPU RAM, 4.1-3
4.2-1 Control and Sample Files Available for Viewing, 4.2-4
4.2-2 Single-Parameter Graph, 4.2-5
4.2-3 Parameter vs. Parameter Graph, 4.2-6
4.2-4 Multiple-Parameter Graph, 4.2-6
4.2-5 Flag Graph, 4.2-6
4.2-6 Statistics Window, 4.2-7
4.2-7 Sequential (Points) Mode, 4.2-7
4.2-8 Zoom Mode, 4.2-7
4.2-9 Histogram Mode, 4.2-8
4.2-10 Date-Offset Mode, 4.2-8
4.2-11 Control-File Graph, 4.2-8
4.2-12 Service Disk Utilities Menu Tree, 4.2-9
4.9-1 Optimization Procedure Flow, 4.9-1
4.9-2 Histogram of Good Count Ratio Data, 4.9-3
4.9-3 Histogram of Poor Count Ratio Data, 4.9-3
4.10-1 Unacceptable Flow-Rate Graph, 4.10-2
4.13-1 Wetting Applicator with Alcohol, 4.13-2
4.13-2 Wiping Front of Flow Cell, 4.13-2
4.13-3 Wiping Rear of Flow Cell, 4.13-2
4.15-1 Laser/Flow-Cell Alignment Work Flow, 4.15-1
4.15-2 Flow-Cell Z-Axis Alignment, 4.15-3
4.15-3 Scatter Sensor Laser Diffraction, 4.15-4
4.15-4 Flow-Cell X- and Y-Axis Plate Alignment, 4.15-5
4.15-5 Laser Reflected Light Beam with Special Light Shield Installed, 4.15-6
4.15-6 Laser Diffraction Pattern on Paper, 4.15-7
4.16-1 Match Sheath Fluid to Sample Stream Conductivity, 4.16-1
4.16-2 Effect of Dilution Conductivity on Count Ratio, 4.16-2
4.16-3 Effect of Osmolality on NE DC mean, 4.16-2
4.16-4 Erythrolyse II Reagent and StabiLyse Reagent Pump Optimization Flow
Diagram, 4.16-3
4.16-5 Tubing from Mixing Chamber, 4.16-4
4.16-6 Volumetric Cylinder Calibration Marks, 4.16-4
4.16-7 Reading the Meniscus, 4.16-5
4.16-8 Diaphragm Pump Adjustment, 4.16-5
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4.16-9 Pump Module Mounting Bracket, Old Configuration, 4.16-8
4.16-10Pump Module Mounting Bracket, New Configuration, 4.16-8
4.17-1 Second Pull (Vacuum), 4.17-1
4.17-2 First Pull (Aspiration Pump)), 4.17-2
4.19-1 Reading a Meniscus, 4.19-2
4.20-1 WBC Bath Tubing Disconnect for Lytic Reagent/Diluent Delivery Timing
Hookup, 4.20-2
4.20-2 Test Box and Transducer Hookup for Lytic Reagent/Diluent Timing
Procedure, 4.20-2
4.20-3 Digital Pressure Meter Hookup for Lytic Reagent/Diluent Timing
Procedure, 4.20-3
4.21-1 Blood/Bubble Detector Test Points and Adjustments, 4.21-1
4.22-1 Electronic Power Supply Connectors, 4.22-1
4.23-1 Electronic Power Supply, Front View, 4.23-2
4.23-2 Electronic Power Supply, Top View with Cover Removed, 4.23-2
4.24-1 Pneumatic Supply Removal, 4.24-1
4.25-1 60-psi Pressure Regulator, Old Configuration, 4.25-2
4.25-2 60-psi Pressure Regulator, New Configuration, 4.25-2
4.27-1 Hgb Preamp Module, 4.27-1
4.28-1 Aperture Module and Bath Assembly, 4.28-1
4.29-1 Retaining the Probe-Slide Mechanism, 4.29-1
4.29-2 Removing the Rinse Block Screw and Washer, 4.29-2
4.29-3 Moving the Air Cylinder, 4.29-2
4.29-4 Aligning the Air Cylinder, 4.29-3
4.29-5 Replacing the Rinse Block, 4.29-4
4.29-6 BSV Actuator (Configuration A) Allen Screw and Cylinder Seals, 4.29-6
4.29-7 BSV Actuator Removal, Configuration A, 4.29-7
4.29-8 BSV Actuator Removal, Configuration B, 4.29-7
4.29-9 Aligning the BSV Housing, 4.29-9
4.29-10Aspiration First Pull (Aspiration Pump), 4.29-11
4.29-11Aspiration Second Pull (Vacuum), 4.29-12
4.30-1 Carousel Motor and Carousel Assembly, 4.30-1
4.31-1 Code Wheel, 4.31-2
4.32-1 Cleaning Solution, 4.32-1
4.32-2 Cassette into Loading Bay, 4.32-1
4.32-3 Safety Clip Installation, 4.32-2
4.32-4 Needle Cartridge Removal, 4.32-2
4.32-5 Needle Assembly Location Grooves, 4.32-3
4.32-6 Needle Assembly Tubing, 4.32-3
4.32-7 Needle Tubing Quick Disconnects, 4.32-4
4.32-8 Needle Assembly Installation, 4.32-4
4.32-9 Safety Clip Removal, 4.32-4
4.32-10Cleaning Solution, 4.32-5
4.32-11Exit Tray Removal, 4.32-6
4.32-12Needle Tubing Quick Disconnects, 4.32-6
4.32-13LOCK Lever, 4.32-6
4.32-14Needle Assembly Removal, 4.32-7
4.32-15Needle Assembly Orientation, 4.32-7
4.32-16Needle Assembly Alignment, 4.32-7
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4.32-17Slots, 4.32-8
4.32-18Needle Assembly Installation, 4.32-8
4.32-19Needle Assembly Quick Disconnects, 4.32-8
4.32-20Exit Tray Reinstallation, 4.32-9
4.33-1 Rinse Block Adjusting Screw, Old BSV Configuration, 4.33-1
4.33-2 Rinse Block Adjusting Screw, New BSV Configuration, 4.33-2
4.34-1 Autoloader Module Guide Rails, 4.34-2
4.34-2 Autoloader Module Removal, 4.34-2
4.35-1 Rocker Bed Removal, 4.35-1
4.35-2 Rocker Bed Hardware, 4.35-2
4.39-1 Bar-Code Scanner Adjustment Screws, 4.39-2
4.40-1 Rocker Bed Linkage, 4.40-1
4.40-2 Rocker Bed Linkage Adjustment, 4.40-2
4.41-1 Specimen Tube Stopper Piercing Proximity, 4.41-1
4.42-1 Index Motor/Index Hub Gap Adjustment, 4.42-1
4.44-1 Needle-Position Sensor Orientation on the Needle Drive Cylinder, 4.44-1
7.3-1 Acceptable DC Noise Display, 7.3-1
7.3-2 Unacceptable DC Noise Display, 7.3-1
7.3-3 Acceptable Static RF Noise Display, 7.3-2
7.3-4 Unacceptable Static RF Noise Display, 7.3-2
7.3-5 Acceptable Dynamic RF Noise, 7.3-3
7.3-6 RF 60 Hz, 7.3-4
7.3-7 RF 60 Hz with Noise Spikes, 7.3-4
7.3-8 Normal RF Random Baseline Bounce, 7.3-4
7.3-9 RF Output with bubble Trapped in Sheath 2, 7.3-5
7.3-10 Normal RF Baseline While Cycling Diluent, 7.3-5
7.3-11 Noisy RF Baseline While Cycling Diluent, 7.3-5
7.3-12 Noisy RF Baseline While Cycling Diluent (RF Noise >100 mV), 7.3-6
7.3-13 LATRON Control Sample with a Good RF Tube and Box, 7.3-6
7.3-14 LATRON Control Sample with a Bad RF Tube and Box, 7.3-6
7.3-15 RF Output Running LATRON Control (Leak at QD7), 7.3-7
7.3-16 LATRON Control Run with DC Gain Drop, 7.3-7
7.3-17 Acceptable Static LS Noise Display, 7.3-8
7.3-18 Unacceptable Static LS Noise Display, 7.3-8
7.3-19 Acceptable Dynamic LS Noise Display, 7.3-9
8.2-1 Main MAXM Analyzer Components Illustrated, 8.2-1
8.2-2 CBC Module, Front View (See Table 8.2-2), 8.2-2
8.2-3 CBC Module, Rear View (See Table 8.2-3), 8.2-4
8.2-4 Mixing Module, Front View (See Table 8.2-4), 8.2-6
8.2-5 Mixing Module, Right Side View (See Table 8.2-5), 8.2-8
8.2-6 Mixing Module, Left Side View (See Table 8.2-6), 8.2-10
8.2-7 BSV Module with BSV that Uses Air Cylinders, Front View
(See Table 8.2-7), 8.2-12
8.2-8 BSV Module with BSV that Uses an Actuator, Front View (See Table 8.2-8), 8.2-14
8.2-9 BSV Module, Rear View (See Table 8.2-9), 8.2-16
8.2-10 BSV Module, Ball and Slide Assembly (See Table 8.2-10), 8.2-18
8.2-11 Pump Module, Old Configuration (See Table 8.2-11), 8.2-20
8.2-12 Pump Module, New Configuration (See Table 8.2-11), 8.2-22
8.2-13 Rotary Cap-Pierce Module (See Table 8.2-13), 8.2-24
8.2-14 Rotary Cap-Pierce Module, Carousel Assembly (See Table 8.2-14), 8.2-26
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8.2-15 Autoloader Module, Front View (See Table 8.2-15), 8.2-28
8.2-16 Autoloader, Rear View (See Table 8.2-16), 8.2-30
8.2-17 Autoloader, Rocker Bed Hardware and Sensors (See Table 8.2-17), 8.2-32
8.2-18 Needle Assembly and Sensors (See Table 8.2-18), 8.2-34
8.2-19 Triple Transducer Module (See Table 8.2-19), 8.2-36
8.2-20 Flow Cell and Laser Assembly (See Table 8.2-20), 8.2-38
8.2-21 Main Diluter Module (See Table 8.2-21), 8.2-40
8.2-22 Electronic Power Supply, Top View (See Table 8.2-22), 8.2-42
8.2-23 Pneumatic Power Supply, Left-Side View (See Table 8.2-23), 8.2-44
8.2-24 Analyzer Module, Card Cage Components (See Table 8.2-24), 8.2-46
8.2-25 Wire Harness Components (See Table 8.2-25), 8.2-48
8.2-26 Electrical Connectors, 8.2-50
A.1-1 Diluent and Lyse Timing Cycle, A.1-7
A.2-1 376 CPU Card Jumper Locations, A.2-1
A.2-2 Autoloader Interface Component Locations, A.2-2
A.2-3 DILUTER INTERFACE Card Component Locations, A.2-3
A.2-4 Fluid Detector/Ram Pressure Card Component Locations, A.2-4
A.2-5 I/O Card Jumper Locations, A.2-5
A.2-6 Peltier Controller Card Connector and LED Locations, A.2-6
A.2-7 Pneumatic Monitor Card Component Locations, A.2-7
A.2-8 RAM Timer Card Jumper Locations, A.2-9
A.2-9 Rocker Bed Interface Card Connector Locations, A.2-10
A.2-10 R/W/P PROC Card Component Locations, A.2-11
A.2-11 Sample Handler I Card Component Locations, A.2-12
A.2-12 Sample Handler II Card Component Locations, A.2-14
A.2-13 VCS PROCESSOR Card Component Locations, A.2-16
A.5-1 BSV Module, Old Configuration, Front View, A.5-7
A.5-2 BSV Module, New Configuration, Front View, A.5-7
A.5-3 BSV Module, Rear View, A.5-8
A.5-4 CBC Module, Front View, A.5-8
A.5-5 CBC Module, Rear View, A.5-9
A.5-6 Main Diluter Module, Front View, A.5-9
A.5-7 Main Diluter Module, Right-Side View, A.5-10
A.5-8 Mixing Module, Front View, A.5-10
A.5-9 Mixing Module, Rear View, A.5-11
A.5-10 Pump Module, Old Configuration, A.5-11
A.5-11 Pump Module, New Configuration, A.5-12
A.6-1 MAXM Analyzer with Rotary Cap-Pierce Module Software Menu Tree, Revision
8D and Higher, A.6-1
A.6-2 MAXM Analyzer with Autoloader Module Software Menu Tree, Revision 8D and
Higher, A.6-2
A.6-3 Service Disk Software Utility Menu Tree, A.6-3
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2.6-1 Fluid Detector/Ram Pressure Card LED Positions (Viewing from the Rear of the
Unit), 2.6-2
2.6-2 Ambient Versus Erythrolyse II Reagent Temperatures, 2.6-4
2.6-3 Temperature Range Cycles, 2.6-5
2.8-1 Rotary Cap-Pierce Module - Motors, Solenoids, and Sensors/Switches, 2.8-1
2.9-1 Autoloader Module - Motors, Solenoids, and Sensors/ Switches, 2.9-1
3.1-1 Fan and Vent Locations, 3.1-2
3.2-1 Deactivator Clip Locations, 3.2-2
4.2-1 DMS Service Menu Options, 4.2-2
4.2-2 Service Disk Utilities Selections/Explanations, 4.2-10
4.9-1 Purpose of VCS Optimization Procedures, 4.9-2
4.26-1 Solenoid Operations, 4.26-1
4.38-1 Moving Around the Microscan Screens, 4.38-3
4.43-1 Switch/Sensor Checks on the MAXM Analyzer with Autoloader Module, 4.43-1
4.43-2 Switch/Sensor Checks on the MAXM Analyzer with Rotary Cap-Pierce
Module, 4.43-5
6.1-1 Schematics Included in This Manual, 6.1-1
6.1-2 Schematics Available for the MAXM Analyzer but Not Included in This
Manual, 6.1-1
7.1-1 System Error Messages - Symbols and Numbers, 7.1-1
7.1-2 System Error Messages - A and B, 7.1-5
7.1-3 System Error Messages - C, 7.1-7
7.1-4 System Error Messages - D through H, 7.1-13
7.1-5 System Error Messages - I, 7.1-16
7.1-6 System Error Messages - J through P, 7.1-19
7.1-7 System Error Messages - R, 7.1-22
7.1-8 System Error Messages - S, 7.1-24
7.1-9 System Error Messages - T, 7.1-27
7.1-10 System Error Messages - U, 7.1-28
7.1-11 System Error Messages - V through Z, 7.1-30
7.1-12 Internal Instrument Codes, 7.1-32
7.2-1 Flow-Cell Errors, 7.2-1
7.3-1 RF Troubleshooting Table, 7.3-3
7.4-1 RF, DC, or LS Latex Calibration Troubleshooting Table, 7.4-1
7.5-1 Troubleshooting Reported Instrument Problems, 7.5-1
8.1-1 Part Categories, 8.1-1
8.1-2 Accessories, 8.1-1
8.1-3 Autoloader Module, 8.1-2
8.1-4 Bar-Code System, 8.1-4
8.1-5 BSV Module, 8.1-5
8.1-6 CBC Module, 8.1-7
8.1-7 Circuit Cards, 8.1-8
8.1-8 Covers/Doors, 8.1-9
8.1-9 Fuses, 8.1-9
8.1-10 Interconnect Cables, 8.1-10
8.1-11 Main Diluter Module, 8.1-11
8.1-12 Miscellaneous Hardware, 8.1-12
8.1-13 Mixing Module, 8.1-15
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8.1-14 Options/Upgrade Kits, 8.1-16
8.1-15 Pickup Tubes and Sensors, 8.1-16
8.1-16 Power Supplies, 8.1-17
8.1-17 Pump Module, 8.1-18
8.1-18 Rotary Cap-Pierce Module, 8.1-19
8.1-19 Shielded Reagent Lines, 8.1-21
8.1-20 Software, 8.1-21
8.1-21 Tools and Supplies, 8.1-22
8.1-22 Triple Transducer Module, 8.1-23
8.1-23 Tubing, 8.1-25
8.2-1 Illustrations Not Referenced from Figure 8.2-1, 8.2-1
8.2-2 CBC Module, Front View (See Figure 8.2-2), 8.2-3
8.2-3 CBC Module, Rear View (See Figure 8.2-3), 8.2-5
8.2-4 Mixing Module, Front View (See Figure 8.2-4), 8.2-7
8.2-5 Mixing Module, Right Side View (See Figure 8.2-5), 8.2-9
8.2-6 Mixing Module, Left Side View (See Figure 8.2-6), 8.2-11
8.2-7 BSV Module with BSV that Uses Air Cylinders, Front View (See
Figure 8.2-7), 8.2-13
8.2-8 BSV Module with BSV that Uses an Actuator, Front View (See
Figure 8.2-8), 8.2-15
8.2-9 BSV Module, Rear View (See Figure 8.2-9), 8.2-17
8.2-10 BSV Module, Ball and Slide Assembly (See Figure 8.2-10), 8.2-19
8.2-11 Pump Module, Old Configuration (See Figure 8.2-11), 8.2-21
8.2-12 Pump Module, New Configuration (See Figure 8.2-12), 8.2-23
8.2-13 Rotary Cap-Pierce Module (See Figure 8.2-13), 8.2-25
8.2-14 Rotary Cap-Pierce Module, Carousel Assembly (See Figure 8.2-14), 8.2-27
8.2-15 Autoloader Module, Front View (See Figure 8.2-15), 8.2-29
8.2-16 Autoloader, Rear View (See Figure 8.2-16), 8.2-31
8.2-17 Autoloader Module, Rocker Bed Sensors and Hardware (See
Figure 8.2-17), 8.2-33
8.2-18 Autoloader Module Needle Assembly and Sensors (See Figure 8.2-18), 8.2-35
8.2-19 Triple Transducer Module (See Figure 8.2-19), 8.2-37
8.2-20 Flow-Cell and Laser Assembly (See Figure 8.2-20), 8.2-39
8.2-21 Main Diluter Module (See Figure 8.2-21), 8.2-41
8.2-22 Electronic Power Supply, Top View (See Figure 8.2-22), 8.2-43
8.2-23 Pneumatic Power Supply, Left-Side View (See Figure 8.2-23), 8.2-45
8.2-24 Analyzer Module, Card Cage Components (See Figure 8.2-24), 8.2-47
8.2-25 Wire Harness Components (See Figure 8.2-25), 8.2-49
8.2-26 Electrical Connectors, 8.2-50
A.1-1 Acceptable Cal Factor Ranges, A.1-1
A.1-2 Acceptable CV Limits for Initial Adjustments to 5C Cell Control, A.1-1
A.1-3 CBC Latex Calibration, A.1-1
A.1-4 RMS Noise Checks - CBC, A.1-2
A.1-5 Primary/Secondary-Mode Background Counts, A.1-2
A.1-6 Primary/Secondary-Mode Carryover Limits, A.1-2
A.1-7 Retic Mode-to-Mode and Within-Mode Carryover Limits*, A.1-2
A.1-8 Acceptable Blood Parameter Limits for Reproducibility Specimen, A.1-3
A.1-9 Acceptable Manual Diff Limits for Reproducibility Specimen, A.1-3
A.1-10 CBC and Diff Reproducibility Limits, A.1-4
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A.1-11 Retics Reproducibility Limits, A.1-4
A.1-12 Secondary Mode-to-Primary Mode Comparison Limits, A.1-4
A.1-13 Pressure and Vacuum Tolerances, A.1-5
A.1-14 Input Line Interference Limits, A.1-5
A.1-15 Typical Power Consumption at 120 Vac, A.1-6
A.1-16 Diluent and Lyse Timing Acceptable Choke Combinations, A.1-7
A.1-17 LATRON™ Primer Background Limits, A.1-8
A.1-18 LATRON™ Control Calibration and Verification Limits, A.1-8
A.1-19 LS Offset Voltage/Laser On Current Checks, A.1-8
A.1-20 Noise Checks - Diff and Retic, A.1-8
A.1-21 Hgb Blank Voltage, A.1-9
A.1-22 Blood/Bubble Detectors Tolerances, A.1-9
A.1-23 System Voltage Ranges, A.1-9
A.1-24 Aspiration Pump Volume Tolerances, A.1-10
A.1-25 Diluent Dispenser Volume Specifications and Tolerances, A.1-10
A.2-1 376 CPU Card Jumper Settings (See Figure A.2-1), A.2-1
A.2-2 Autoloader Interface Card Connectors (See Figure A.2-2), A.2-2
A.2-3 Fluid Detector/Ram Pressure Card Connectors (See Figure A.2-4), A.2-4
A.2-4 Fluid Detector/Ram Pressure Card LED Positions (See Figure A.2-4), A.2-4
A.2-5 Peltier Controller Card Connectors and LEDs (See Figure A.2-6), A.2-6
A.2-6 Pneumatic Monitor Card Pneumatic Reading to Vdc Conversion (See
Figure A.2-7), A.2-8
A.2-7 Rocker Bed Interface Card Connectors (See Figure A.2-9), A.2-10
A.2-8 R/W/P PROC Card Jumper Settings (See Figure A.2-10), A.2-11
A.2-9 R/W/P PROC Card Test Points (See Figure A.2-10), A.2-11
A.2-10 Sample Handler I Card Connectors (See Figure A.2-11), A.2-12
A.2-11 Sample Handler I Card Jumper Settings (See Figure A.2-11), A.2-13
A.2-12 Sample Handler I Card LED Functions (See Figure A.2-11), A.2-13
A.2-13 Sample Handler II Card Connectors (See Figure A.2-12), A.2-14
A.2-14 Sample Handler II Card Jumper Settings (See Figure A.2-12), A.2-14
A.2-15 Sample Handler II Card LED Functions (See Figure A.2-12), A.2-15
A.2-16 VCS PROCESSOR Card Test Points (See Figure A.2-13), A.2-16
A.3-1 Input Power Switch Settings, A.3-1
A.3-2 Fuse Ratings and Functions, A.3-1
A.3-3 Electronic Power Supply Terminal Card Jumpers and Connections, A.3-2
A.3-4 Electronic Power Supply Test Points and Adjustments, A.3-2
A.3-5 Laser Power Supply Buck-Boost Transformer Jumpers and Connections, A.3-4
A.3-6 Pneumatic Power Supply Buck-Boost Transformer Terminal Card Jumpers and
Connections, A.3-4
A.4-1 Bar-Code Reader Decoder Card Code Types Default Settings, A.4-1
A.4-2 Bar-Code Reader Decoder Card Communications Default Settings, A.4-1
A.4-3 Bar-Code Reader Decoder Card Operations Default Settings, A.4-2
A.4-4 Bar-Code Reader Decoder Card User Outputs Default Settings, A.4-2
A.5-1 Diluter Component Location References and Functions, A.5-1
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