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No. DATE / Rev. REVISION DESCRIPTION

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1 000727 NEW: Block- and Group-Definitions

2 000915 NEW: Spare Parts, Page 55

NEW: Rack definition, Page 56

3 000921 NEW: External Incubation, Page 45;

NEW: Single step operations, Page 30

4 000925 CHANGE: Maintenance, Page 46

NEW: Change syringe tip, Page 48

CHANGE: Decontamination procedure, Page 47

5 020423 NEW: Software Version 3.28

CHANGE : Spare Parts- Consumables, Page 68

6 030217 NEW: Integration of new ELISA Tests

CHANGE: Updated rack description

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INTRODUCTION 5

0.1. Description 5

0.2. User Warranty 5
SECTION 1 7
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS 7

1.1. Danger-Warning Symbols 7

1.2. Intended Use of the Instrument 7

1.3. Use of the Instrument 8
SECTION 2 9
GENERAL INFORMATION 9

2.1. Instrument Description: Purpose and Features 9

2.2. Manufacturer’s Identification Label 9

2.3. Instrument Description 10

2.4. Instrument Measuring Principle 11
SECTION 3 12
INSTRUMENT TECHNICAL DATA 12

3.1. Main Features 12

3.2. Instrument Technical Specifications (*) 13
SECTION 4 15
INSTALLATION AND START-UP INSTRUCTIONS 15

4.1. Unpacking 15

4.2. Placing the Instrument 16

4.3. Power Supply 16

4.4. Wash And Waste Container Installation 17

4.5. Work Area 18

4.5.1 Samples Tray 19

4.5.2. Trays for Reagents and Controls 19

4.5.3. Pre-dilution Plate 19

4.5.4. Microplate 19

4.5.5. Wash Basin for the Needle 19

4.5.6. Reader – Washer Group 19

4.6. Elisys 2 - PC Connection 20

4.7. Software Installation on PC 20

4.7.1. PC Minimum Requirements 20

4.7.2. Software Installation 20
SECTION 5 21
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 21

5.1. Introduction 21

5.1.1. Operating Overview 21

5.1.2. Powering the Instrument 22

5.1.3. PC program starting 22

5.1.4. Operating Menu 22

5.2. Work Session Setup 24

5.2.1. Select Profile 25

5.2.2. Set Parameters 26

5.2.3. Sample Setting 27

5.2.4. Single Step Operation 28

5.2.5. Entering the Patient Card 31

5.3. Run Analysis 32

5.3.1. Run the Process 33

5.3.2. Work Area Preparation 33

5.3.3. Analysis Execution (Running Phase) 34

5.3.4. Displaying the Results and their Acceptance Evaluation 35

5.3.5. Patient Reports 36

5.4. Databases 37

5.4.1. Medical reports 37

5.4.2. Patient Cards 38

5.4.3. Notes 39

5.4.4. Assays 39

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5.5 Assay Parameter Setup 40

5.5.1 Working Parameters 47

5.6 Rack Arrangements 53

5.6.1 Disposition on the Working Area- Standard Racks 53

5.6.2 Disposition on the Working Area -Universal Racks 54

5.6.3 Disposition on the Working Area - Mixed Arrangement 54

5.6.4 Working with two Substrates 55

5.6.5. Definitions for BLOCK-, RACK TYPE- AND GROUP PARAMETER 55

5.7. Settings 56

5.7.1 Break on error 56

5.7.2 External Incubation 56

5.7.3 Simulation mode 57

5.7.4 92 Positions for predilution 58

5.7.5 Substrate incubation at 37° 58

5.7.6 Dilution and wash buffer names 58

5.8 Commands 59
SECTION 6 60
MAINTENANCE 60

6.1. Checks and Preventive Maintenance 60

6.2 Cleaning the Instrument’s Parts 61

6.3 Tubing, Diluter and Manifold Decontamination 61

6.4 General Inspections and Checks 61

6.5 Replace the Syringe Tip 62
SECTION 7 63
PUTTING THE INSTRUMENT OUT OF SERVICE 63

7.1. General Warnings 63

7.2. Put the Instrument out of Service 63

7.2.1. Momentary Stocking 63

7.3. Instrument Transport and Handling 64

7.4. Instrument Storage 64
APPENDIX A 65

INSTRUMENT DECONTAMINATION 65

Decontamination Procedure 65
Decontamination Declaration 66

APPENDIX B 67

Spare Parts – Consumables – Accessory Parts 67
APPENDIX C 68
ELISYS 2 Rack Description 68
APPENDIX D 69

Group – Rack-Block -Division 69
APPENDIX E 70

Definitions for Groups 70

Group No.1 70

Group No.2 70

Group No.3 71

Group No.5 71

Group No.20 72

Group No.131 72
APPENDIX F 73

On Line Module 73
APPENDIX G 75

Operating Flow Diagramm 75

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The purpose of the automated microplates analyzer ELISYS 2 is to analyse samples on microplates; it
has been specifically conceived to automatically process up to 2 plates on line.

This manual provides the operator with all the necessary instructions for a safety, suitable use as well as
the instrument maintenance recommendations.

Manual content:

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This manual is considered as a part of the instrument; it has to be at the operator’s hand as well as at
the maintenance operator’s availability.

For accurate installation, use and maintenance, please read the following instructions carefully.
In order to avoid instrument or personal damages, carefully read the ”GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS”
Section 1, describing the suitable operating procedures.

In case of breakdowns or any troubles with the instrument, apply to the local Technical Service.

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HUMAN warrants that instruments sold by one of its authorised representatives shall be free of any
defect in material or workmanship, provided that this warranty shall apply only to defects which become
apparent within one year from the date of delivery of the new instrument to the purchaser.

- warranty information and the CE conformity declaration

general safety-warnings;

general information such as the producer data, instrument description;

instrument performances, technical data;

installation and start up;

operating instructions;

the user’s periodic maintenance and checking and the repair policy;

- how to put the instrument out of service, packaging, transport instructions;

– Appendices including instrument decontamination and spare parts list .

The HUMAN representative shall replace or repair any defective item at no charge, except for
transportation expenses to the point of repair.

This warranty excludes the HUMAN representative from liability to replace any item considered as
expendable in the course of normal usage, e.g.: lamps, valves, syringes, glassware, fuses, diskettes,
tubing etc.

The HUMAN representative shall be relieved of any liability under this warranty if the product is not used
in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, not regularly maintained, used with equipment not
approved by HUMAN or used for purposes for which it was not designed.

HUMAN shall be relieved of any obligation under this warranty, unless a completed installation /
warranty registration form is received by HUMAN within 15 days of installation of this product.

This warranty does not apply to damages incurred in shipment of goods. Any damage so incurred shall be
reported to the freight carrier for settlement or claim.

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93/68/EEC regarding the CE marking

and that the below harmonized standard specifications have been applied:

Safety:
CEI EN 61010-1 (1994) / CEI 66-5 ” Safety requirement regarding electrical equipment for

measurement, control and laboratory use ”

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Emission: EN 55011 (1989) (CEI 110-6)

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In this manual the following symbols are to remind the user of the safety rules:

This is a symbol of generic DANGER. It means that serious dangers might occur to the operator if
the described precautions are not fulfilled.

This is a symbol of high electrical voltage; by touching parts reporting this label, lif e endanger
might occur. Parts reporting this label can be handled only by qualified operators after having
unplugged the power supply cable.

This symbol indicates that the instrument makes use of chemical reagents and other dangerous
(corrosive, irritant and harmful) CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES which c an cause damages to people
and material. When this label is found, pay attention to the producer’s recommendations

This symbol indicates that the instrument involves the handling of s amples which can be infected
(urine and human serum). In this condition INFECTIONS or CONTAMINATION might occur. Pay
attention to the general safety warnings when in presence of such biological substances. Use
protective clothes, gloves and glasses.

This symbol indicates that damages to the instrument and/or its inc orrect results c ould occur if the
given warnings are not respected.

This symbol is to advise that the instrument or part of the manual which is particularly important
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The instrument is intended to be used in the following working conditions:

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reading of medical substances as specified in the technical data;

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do not power the instrument in a potentially explosive environment or at risk of fire.

The instrument has to be used as described in this manual. Any other use has to be regarded as
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The instrument has to be used for the expected purposes and in perfect technical conditions, by qualified
personnel, in working conditions and maintenance operations as described in this manual, according to
the safety rules.
This manual contains instructions for qualified operators.

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ELISYS 2 (fig.2.1) is an automated instrument designed to carry out tests on microplates by optical
density reading. It is able to mix organic samples (by pre-diluting them, if necessary) with reagents and
to process up to 2 plates on line.

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The instrument that is shown in figure 2.2 is composed of:

- Instrument framework and protection lid

- Control system run by electronic parts

- Aspirating and dispensing system

- Mechanical arm carrying a dispensing needle

- Movable photometer and plate washer

- Work area with: two microplate places, a washing basin, reagent trays, a tray for samples and two

predilution plates.

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Below (fig. 2.3) is the diagram representing the main functional elements of the instrument photometric
section.

A monochromatic filtered beam of light produced by a lamp goes through the well containing the sample.
Part of the light is absorbed by the sample, the remaining one is detected by a photodiode. The
photodiode converts the received light in an electrical signal that is once again transformed into
frequency. By this frequency the microprocessor calculates the absorbance, taking in account of the
blank measure carried out at the beginning. The following is the formula to calculate the absorbance:

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Max capacity 40 samples in 16 mm primary tubes or 60 samples in 10 mm primary tubes (optional).
Samples predilution on two 20 well plates, programmable for each assay.

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Modular trays for calibrators, controls, conjugate, chromogen, stop solution, reagents and sample
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Max location of 2 microplates with 96 wells each which can be incubated at programmable temperature.

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An arm with three directions (x, y, z axis) carrying a level sensor dispensing needle.
In the aspiration phase, the sensitive needle stops at liquid meniscus level to reduce contamination.

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Needle: external surface by dipping it into the washing basin with flowing water;
internal surface by dispensing the washing solution in the washing basin discharge.
Plates: one 8-channel dispensing manifold, able to run two independent washing solutions

one 8-channel manifold to drain a row of wells at one time

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Reader: 8 photometric channels equipped with lenses, interferential filters and lamps.
Results: available at the end of the work session to be stored and printed.

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External containers are delivered with the instrument to contain washing solutions, dispensing solution
and the liquids waste (each container is equipped with a level switch),

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set up the requested analysis and to process on line different methods

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receive and transfer the analysis result

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print and file the results

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PROCESS CAPABILIT Y

WORK AREA

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" Specific reagent trays

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PREDILUTION

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PIPETTING SPEED

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" Accuracy

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" Reagents

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" R eagent dead volume

Combination up 8 ass ays on 2 micr otiter plates on line

Modular composition:

2 microplates with 96 wells (12 strips, each one with 8 wells)

one tray f or 60 primary tube Ø10#12 x 100 mm, replaceable with a 40 primary tube
Ø14#16 x 100 mm tray

different types (depending on the assay category), f or substrate, stop solution,
cleaner, dilution solution bottles, common reagents

different types (depending on the specific assay), for calibrators, controls, specific
reagents

2 plates, eac h one with 20-wells

Programmable for each sample,

Three freedom degr ees Arm (x, y, z axis) c arrying the needle

1000 µl

10 µl

Better than 1% at a volume of 100 µl

35 minutes for 96 wells for a washing volume of 1 ml

7 minutes for 96 wells for a washing volume of 1 ml

Minimis ed to less than 3% by washing the pipetting system after each single
sample dispensing and after each reagent dispensation phase

Sample and reagent levels are sensed by the needle used as a capacitive
sensor
Less than 150 µl

Between 100 µl and 400 µl depending on the bottles used

8-channel moving manifold with separate filling and aspiration ports

2 different washing s olution to choosing from within a work session

External and internal washing

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INCUBATION

PHOTOMETER

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" Filters

" Detectors

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" Accuracy

from 0.000 to 1.500 OD
from 1.500 to 3.000 OD

" Stability (short term)

About 10% (*) of reagent aspirated for all the assays
(*) used for cleaning the sampling system

two 2-liter bottles

a 5-liter bottle

a 10-liter tank

Each one is equipped with a level switch to check whether the tank is full or empty

At room temper ature (Ta) or programmable from T a+5°C up to 45 °C in steps of
1°C

Moving 8 channel device with automatic blanking and internal calibration

Tungsten lamps

2 standard interferential filters: 450 and 630 nm, bandwidth 8 nm

Other wavelength values on request .Two more optional filters to be added .

Silicon photodiodes

0.000 - 3.000 OD (Optical Density)

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0.001 OD in 1 minute

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SERIAL INTERFACE

ELECTRICAL POW ER REQUIREMENT Standard 220 or 110 Vac 50/60 Hz

RS232

POWER CONSUMPTION

OPERATING CONDITIONS

Temperature

Relative Humidity

SHELF CONDITIONS

Temperature

Relative Humidity

DIMENSIONS

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WEIGHT

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EUROPEAN REFERENCE DIRECTIVES

HARMONIZED STANDARD
SPECIFICATIONS

INSTRUMENT OUTFIT

PC (optional supply)

(*) The described features can be altered at the producer’s discretion without f orewarning.

500 W Max

from +15°C to +30°C

up to 80%

from "10°C up to +60 °C

up to 85%

790 mm

595 mm (980 mm with lifted up lid)

600 mm ( 650 mm with lifted up lid)

72 Kg

97 Kg (wooden box dimensions: 89x68x75 cm)

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Safety:
EN 61010-1 (1994) / CEI 66-5 ”Safety requirements for measurement

electric al equipment checking and laboratory use”
Electromagnetic Compatibility:
Emission: EN 55011 (1989) (CEI 110-6)
Immunity: EN 50082-1 (1992) (CEI 110-8)

The instrument is equipped with:

! User’s manual
! Mains power cable.
! Modular reagents trays (kit)
! Two predilution plates
! A tray for 40 samples
! Two 2-liter bottles for wash buffer 1and 2.
! A 5-liter bottle for wash solution.
! A 10-liter waste tank
! RS232 PC connection c able
! Software for PC to master the instrument
! (On request: BDE Installer f or Microsoft Windows 98 II.Edition)

The PC minimum requirements are:

! Microsoft Windows 95 or 98 (for Microsoft W indows 98 II.Edition you

need the BDE-Installer version 1.0)

! 15 MB free on hard disk
! 1.44Mb floppy driver
! RAM 32 Mb
! Pentium or compatible processor at 166 MH z
! Display adapter standard VGA 640x480
! Printer

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The sample tray is a support for sample vials (primary tubes) to be analysed.
The tray may be for 60 primary tubes sized 10#12 mm in diameter and 100 mm in height (optional) , or
40 primary tubes sized 14#16 mm in diameter and 100 mm in height.

Vials are manually loaded, according to the program instructions (see paragraph 5.3).

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Different types of reagent trays may contain dilution solutions, substrate, stopping solution, cleaner,
conjugate, calibrators and controls. Part of them are common for all the assay methods of the session,
wile other trays contain the reagents for the specific assay methods.
The reagent vials have to be placed on particular positions as shown as typical example in fig. 4.3-a and
according to the given program instructions (see paragraph 5.3) for the specific assay method.

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The pre-dilution plate is a molded 20 wells plastic container. The needle dispenses the sample along
with dilution solution into each cup according to the running program.

There are two pre-dilution plates, so that a total of 40 pre-dilution cups are available.

The program advises to locate the pre-dilution plates before starting the process (see paragraph 5.3).

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The microplate is a support for 96
reaction wells. One or two microplates
have to be located on their relevant
places.

The washer and the photometer are able
to run through the plate in order to read
and wash the related wells.

Each microplate can host up to 12 strips,
each strip containing 8 wells.

The PC program advises to locate the
microplates before the start of the
running process (see paragraph 5.3).

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In order to wash the external part of the dispensing needle, it is dipped into the wash basin where the
washing liquid continuously flows. To wash the internal part of the needle the dispensation liquid is
pumped into it.

To prevent samples contamination, the needle washing system is automatically activated, when
necessary.

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The reader–washer group is located on the top of the microplates area. It allows to run automatically
both the photometric reading and the microplates washing, in succession according to the program.

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The instrument is equipped with an RS232 serial port for PC connection.

A 9-pin connector is available on the instrument right side panel (see fig. 4.4).

Generally two serial ports to choose from are located on the rear panel of a PC: COM1 and COM2, a 9­pin male connector and/or a 25-pin male connector.

A connection cable PC- ELISYS 2 with two 9 pin connectors (female- male) is supplied with the
instrument. An adapter 9-25 pin may be necessary on the PC side connection.

Fig. 4.4 RS232 serial port located at the instrument right side

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Microsoft Windows 95 or 98

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1.44 Mb floppy driver

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RAM 32 Mb

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Pentium or compatible processor at 166 MHz

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Display adapter standard VGA 640x480

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Printer .

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AP 2 is the program specifically developed for ELISYS 2.

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To install AP 2 program on the PC place ELISYS 2 CD in the CD-ROM drive. If the installation program
does not start automatically, proceed as follows:

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program by double clicking with the left key on the mouse.

The installation program is now initialised. Follow the instructions shown on the screen.

The program is now installed and the ELISYS 2 icon is available on the desktop. Double click on it to run
the program.

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Table 5.1 shows the general operating sequence.

The instrument requires the use of chemical reagents and other dangerous (corrosive, irritant and harmful)
CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES which can cause damages. When this label is found, be careful and pay attention
to the producer recommendations

The instrument requires to handle samples which can be infected (urine and human serum). In this condition
INFECTIONS or CONTAMINATION might occur. Pay att ention to the general safety warnings as to the
presenc e of such biological substances. Use protective clothes, gloves and glasses.

In particular:

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Wear protective clothes and gloves.

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At the end of a work Session, clean the work panel and its acc essories carefully by using a cloth s oaked
in a 0.5% sodium hypochlorite solution.

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Waste material produced by the analytic al and cleaning process is a dangerous material which might
contaminate people and material. Get rid of the waste material according to the local regulations.

PC switch ing on

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WO RK SESSION

Work session

setup

Run Analysis

Start w ork ses sion

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Par. 5.3

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Databases

Settings

Commands

Help

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Switch on the instrument (the switch is located on the right side).

On the front side of the instrument there are three coloured lamps as below specified:

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yellow lamp

red lamp

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The ELISYS 2 icon is available on the desktop. Double click on it to run the program.

indicating that the instrument is switched on

indicating that the instrument is in running phase

indicating that no liquid is inside some container of the work panel

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The main menu will appear:

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Tables 5.2 and 5.2a show the instrument operating menus and their function.

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New To start a new work session.

Modify To modify the setting of the last loaded session, if processed or not. If no

session has been programmed, it assumes the New function as the previous
paragraph.

Show lab results Display of existing Labfiles

Lab Printing To print all the information concerning each analysis session already

processed, values for the samples, controls and standards, as well as any
mistake if any.

Printer Set-up

Single Steps

To set up the printer

Activates the single steps operation

Run This command runs the working procedure, if a session has been set up.

Last results
display

Activates the display of the results of a processed but not stored working
session.

Exit Exit from the program.

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Medical report Displays the stored medical reports. They can be accessed or by the

patient's name and/or the execution session date.

Patient card To display, modify and insert the patients in the database.

Notes To display, modify and insert the sentences frequently used and associated

to the notes in the report.

Assays To display, modify and insert the parameters for each method.

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Lab name To set the heading to be printed on the lab printing reports.

Doctor’s name To indicate the doctor's name on the analysis report.

Serial port To choose the serial port or simulation mode

Password To insert or modify the password.

Ext. incubation Enables the external incubation function.

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Needle prime To prime the needle.

Washer prime To prime the washer.

Micro-plate

To set the number of strips to be washed.

washing

Micro-plate

To set the number of strips to be emptied.

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Temperature test To set the reference temperature and to monitor it continuously.

Movements test To check the instrument's moving parts and show any bad functioning.

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About…. To display all the information concerning that software version.

Software To display the software interactive guide.

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