Miditron Junior II User manual

Miditr on®
Service Manual
II
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Table of contents

Short operating instructions .......................................................................6
1. General Note .................................................................................................7
1.1 Limitations .............................................................................................................7
1.2 Mailing / telephone address ................................................................................7
1.3 Security advice ......................................................................................................8
1.4 Confirmation declaration....................................................................................10
2. Documentation ...........................................................................................11
2.1 Update service for this manual .......................................................................... 11
2.2 Instrument code for service ...............................................................................11
3. Intr oduction................................................................................................. 12
3.1 System description .............................................................................................12
3.1.1 Function Elements ............................................................................................ 13
3.1.2 Measuring Principle .......................................................................................... 15
3.1.3 Concentration T able (Program I) ...................................................................... 17
3.1.4 Changing Range Remisson Bordes ................................................................ 18
3.2 System Specification ..........................................................................................19
3.3 Service Concept ..................................................................................................20
3.3.1 Service level ...................................................................................................... 20
3.3.2 Handling of warranty and repairs .................................................................... 20
4. Installation ..................................................................................................25
4.1 Checking for Damage in Transit .........................................................................25
4.2 Unpacking ............................................................................................................25
4.3 Proper Setting...................................................................................................... 25
4.4 Setting Up............................................................................................................. 25
4.5 Inserting Printer Paper........................................................................................27
5. Calibration...................................................................................................28
6. Operation ....................................................................................................31
6.1 Overview ..............................................................................................................31
6.2 Normal Mode........................................................................................................32
6.3 Accelerated Mode................................................................................................32
6.4 Fast Mode............................................................................................................. 32
6.5 Principle movement of the Miditron® Junior II.................................................33
7. Service mode and adjustment .................................................................. 34
7.1 How to make adjustments .................................................................................. 34
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7.2 General .................................................................................................................35
7.3 Procedure............................................................................................................. 35
8. Adjustment / Dismantling ..........................................................................40
9. Mec hanics...................................................................................................41
9.1 Mechanical moduls .............................................................................................41
9.1.1 Transport arm.................................................................................................... 41
9.1.2 Tray..................................................................................................................... 41
9.1.3 Top of housing .................................................................................................. 42
9.1.4 PCB Main ........................................................................................................... 43
9.1.5 PCB Interface .................................................................................................... 44
9.1.6 Display ............................................................................................................... 45
9.1.7 Printer ................................................................................................................ 46
9.1.8 Status LED......................................................................................................... 47
9.1.9 Keyboar d............................................................................................................ 48
9.1.10 PCB Measuring Head........................................................................................ 49
9.1.11 LED Measuring Head Home Position............................................................... 50
9.1.12 LED Home Position........................................................................................... 51
9.1.13 Motor Belt Drive Cross Transport .................................................................... 52
9.1.14 Motor Measuring Head Unit.............................................................................. 53
9.1.15 Tooth Bar Measuring Head Unit ....................................................................... 54
9.1.16 Carrier for tray ................................................................................................... 55
9.1.17 Reference Field Carrier..................................................................................... 56
9.1.18 Crossbar complete............................................................................................ 57
9.1.19 Cross T ransport ................................................................................................. 58
10. Electronics ................................................................................................59
10.1 Overview Electronics ..........................................................................................59
10.2 Power supply .......................................................................................................60
10.3 Electronic modules .............................................................................................62
10.3.1 PCB Main ........................................................................................................... 62
10.3.2 PCB Interface .................................................................................................... 65
10.3.3 Display ............................................................................................................... 67
10.3.4 Printer ................................................................................................................ 67
10.3.5 Status LED......................................................................................................... 67
10.3.6 Keyboar d............................................................................................................ 68
10.3.7 PCB Measuring Head........................................................................................ 68
10.3.8 LED Measuring Head Home Position............................................................... 69
10.3.9 LED Home Position........................................................................................... 69
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10.3.10 LED reference position..................................................................................... 70
10.3.11 Motor Belt Drive Cross T ransport .................................................................... 70
10.3.12 Motor Measuring Head Drive............................................................................ 71
10.4 Circuit diagram ....................................................................................................72
10.4.1 PCB Main ........................................................................................................... 72
10.4.2 PCB Interface .................................................................................................... 77
10.4.3 PCB Measuring Head........................................................................................ 81
11. Software ....................................................................................................82
11.1 Overview ..............................................................................................................82
11.2 Flow Diagram of Menu Selection .......................................................................83
11.2.1 Flow Diagram of the Worklist Menu ................................................................. 84
11.2.2 Flow Diagram of the Working Mode Menu....................................................... 85
11.2.3 Flow Diagram of the Reprint Menu .................................................................. 86
11.2.4 Flow Diagram of the Setup Menu..................................................................... 87
11.2.4.1 Flow Diagram of Color Setup........................................................................... 89
11.2.4.2 Flow Diagram of Clarity Setup ......................................................................... 90
11.2.4.3 Flow Diagram of P arameter Setup ................................................................... 91
11.3 Service/Status Software ..................................................................................... 92
11.4 Software update ..................................................................................................92
11.4.1 Software update via chip car ds........................................................................ 92
11.4.2 Software update via printer interface .............................................................. 93
11.5 Loading instrument settings via Download...................................................... 97
11.5.1 Specification of the INI-file ............................................................................... 98
11.6 Saving instrument settings via Upload ...........................................................100
12. Interface ..................................................................................................101
12.1 Host Interface.....................................................................................................101
12.2 Character definitions, representation conventions .......................................102
12.3 Protocols ............................................................................................................103
12.4 Upload timing and handshake .........................................................................106
12.5 Download timing and handshake ....................................................................108
12.6 Protocol structure .............................................................................................110
12.6.1 Protocol "/REP/": Repeat request .................................................................. 110
12.6.2 Protocol "/SPM/": Start Communication ....................................................... 110
12.6.3 Protocol "/MOR/": Receipt confirmed/Request for ne xt set......................... 110
12.6.4 Protocol "/END/": End of communication ..................................................... 110
12.6.5 Protocol "/SPE-D/ + Data": Data protocol color + turbidity......................... 111
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12.6.6 Protocol "/SPE-E/ + Data": Data protocol results ....................................... 111
12.6.7 Protocol "/SPE-A/ + Pat-Id.": Data protocol Pat-Id. ...................................... 112
12.7 Format of results-data : ....................................................................................112
12.7.1 Structure of results-data Programm-1 (International) :................................ 112
12.8 Procedures for checking test bytes.................................................................114
12.8.1 European language variations of Miditron® software: LRC test bytes ....... 114
12.8.2 American/Canadian language version of Miditron® Junior II software: ..... 115
12.8.3 Automatic adaption to the test pr ocedure used by the host ....................... 116
13. Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 117
13.1 Error at self-test.................................................................................................117
13.2 Repairable errors during normal mode........................................................... 118
13.3 Non-repairable errors during normal mode (Major Error) .............................119
13.4 Errors during INI-file Download .......................................................................120
13.5 List of all error codes........................................................................................121
14. Spare Parts .............................................................................................127
14.1 Complete spare part list ...................................................................................127
14.2 Part identification .............................................................................................. 128
14.3 Exploded view Miditron® Junior II...................................................................131
15. Instrument, Strips, Accessories............................................................ 133
15.1 Complete list......................................................................................................133
16. Interface Assignment.............................................................................134
16.1 Host/PC interface............................................................................................... 134
16.2 External Printer interface..................................................................................135
16.3 Barcode reader interface ..................................................................................135
17. Routine Care and Cleaning ...................................................................136
17.1 General ...............................................................................................................136
17.2 Cleaning .............................................................................................................136
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Short operating instructions

Directions in Brief
Please read carefully the sections marked with this symbol in the margin!
Miditron®
(sequential reading with automatic consecutive numbering), proceed as follo ws : Switch on Miditr on®
Please empty the waste tra y. Once the waste tray is empty and the self-check has finished, the analyz er is
ready. You see displayed.
1. Press <Start> and follow the displa y messages:
2. When the status LED flashes green and the beep tone sounds ("Dip Strip 1" is displayed), briefly dip the test strip in the urine sample (for about 1 second) and then remov e it again, dra wing the edge of the strip over the rim of the specimen container to wipe off excess urine.
3. While the status LED is green, you may insert the test strip , reagent zones upwards , into the insertion area between the two guides on the leading edge of the strip receiving tray. The end of the test strip must be supported by the rear inside edge of the strip receiving tray (Fig. 10).
4. After about 20 seconds the first test strip will be transported from the waiting position to the measuring position and "Please Wait" will be displayed. When the display shows "Dip Strip 2", repeat the procedure for the second and any subsequent test strips.
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Empty Waste Tray
"Please empty the waste tray"
READY - <START>
"The analyzer is ready to measure"
WARNING: To prevent injury , keep hands away from the analyzer when it is transporting test strips!
5. The first test strip will be measured 60 seconds after it was dipped and the result will be automatically printed as long as the internal printer was not disabled in the SETUP menu. When a strip is no longer detected at the measuring position, Miditron® ("READY - <START>" is displa y ed).
IMPORTANT: Before operating Miditron® settings in the SETUP menu. For your own safety, and to avoid operator errors, please read the following operating instructions carefully .
Please refer to the relevant sections of the Operator’s Manual for information on selection of SET­UP menu options, calibration, working with Patient ID’s, c leaning and maintenance.
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1. General Note

1.1 Limitations

The data and information provided in this manual correspond to the state of knowledge e xisting at the time of introducing the Miditron® important changes will be taken into account in the next edition of this manual.
The packaging leaflet should be regarded as authoritative. This service manual was created for the telephone service
and technical service staff. The operation manual contains special information for the
telephone service.

1.2 Mailing / telephone address

Junior II
on the market. Any
Service department, DA-ST
Telephone: +49 (0) 621 / 759 / 4116 Fax: +49 (0) 621 / 759 / 3985
Hot-line logistic (RA)
Telephone: +49 (0) 621 / 759 / 8094 Fax: +49 (0) 621 / 759 / 8093 When calling from outside Germany, add the international
dialing code at the beginning and omit the first ‘0’.
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1.3 Security advice

Please carefully read the paragraphs marked b y a warning triangle!
This instrument was constructed in accordance with DIN VDE 0750, P a rt 1/DIN IEC 601, Part 1, “Medical Electrical Equipment; P art 1: General Requirements f or Safety” and checked to meet all technical demands on safety before leaving the factory.
The instrument received the „GS“ (Geprüfte Sicherheit = safety-tested) label f or meeting the safety requirements of the VDE (Verein Deutscher Elektronik-Hersteller = Society of German Electronics Manufacturers) and meets the requirements of the MedGV (Medizinische Geräte­verordnung = Medical Instrument Regulation).
To maintain these conditions and guarantee safe operation, the operator should read this inf ormation and observe the warnings given in these operating instructions.
The instrument should be used only with the external power supply included in the delivery.
This instrument belongs to Protection Class I (protective conductor).
Do not insert the plug into any type of AC outlet other than a shock-proof outlet. Do not use an extension cord without a protective conductor to prevent that the protective eff ect is circumvented.
Interrupting the earth conductor inside or outside of the instrument or disconnecting the earth conductor lug may create a hazardous situation for the operator.
Do not open the covers or remo v e parts that cannot be opened or removed b y hand, as this can e xpose live parts. Connectors may also be live . Any adjustment, maintenance or repair on an opened instrument with the power on should be carried out only by trained personnel authorized by Boehringer Mannheim who are aware of the danger inv olv ed.
If you suspect that the instrument can no longer be operated safely, turn it off and take steps to ensure that it cannot be turned on accidentally . Make certain that the
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To prevent injury, keep hands away fr om the analyze r when it is transporting a strip.
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A personal computer or printer connected to the analyzer must meet the regulations of EN 60950, UL 1950 or CSA C22.2 No. 950.
General Information:
The data and information contained in this manual are current as of issue. Any basic changes will be included in subsequent editions. In case of uncertainty, the package insert included with the product in question shall prevail.
The instrument meets the requirements of Overvoltage Class 2 and P ollution Class 2.
Medical Instrument Regulation („MedGV“)
MedGV is a safety regulation f or technical medical instruments (effective only in Germany).
According to the MedGV of 01/14/85, the Miditron®
II is classified in Group 3. The user must follow the proper
guidelines for Group 3.
Reference:
Regulation on Safety of T echnical Medical Instruments . Author: Adolf Krebs, ISBN 3-921958-41-S , 1985 Bib liomed.
Published by: Medizinische Verlagsgesellschaft mbH, Melsungen.
Miditron®
only.
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1.4 Confirmation declaration

Confirmation declaration for electromagnetic compatibility according to the laws of the European Union.
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2. Documentation

2.1 Update service for this manual

New inf ormation and modifications will be sent via Technical News. Please send us your name and address to ensure you receive updates automatically.
Update Service:
Fax this page to Technical Service-Boehringer Mannheim +49 (0)621 759 3985
Name:......................................................
Address:..................................................
..................................................................
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FAX No. + ____ _____________________ You will find the version identification in the bottom line of
ev ery page.
Explanation of the index:
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Instrument: Miditron® Order- number: 1702602 Instrument code: MJ V ersion: 1.0 Date of edition: June 1998 Page: 5
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2.2 Instrument code for service

The service code of Miditron®
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3. Introduction

3.1 System description

Urine test strips simplify laboratory diagnosis through their ease of use, sensitivity and specificity. These benefits allow you to identify pathological changes in the urine quickly and reliably. Automated urinalysis with Miditr on® the reading of results is standardized by eliminating potential sources of error associated with visual reading of test strips (such as unfav ourab le lighting conditions at the workplace, differences in operators’ ability to discriminate between colours and keep to prescribed times, etc.). The test strips used are multi-parameter strips for measuring specific gravity, pH, leukocytes, nitrite, protein, glucose, ketone, urobilinogen, bilirubin and erythrocytes in urine.
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3.1.1 Function Elements

Built in printer with lid
for documentation of the results
Keyboard/ Displa y
Contains 6 function keys , 10 num. k e ys and liquid crystal display
Transport arm
Transports test strip from wait position into measuring position
Waste tray
Three functional areas, test strip insertion, incubation/ measurement area and waste container
Status LED
3 different colours indicates the status of the instrument
Serial interface
Used to connect to a barcode reader
Program chip car d
Contains program f or SW update
Printer paper
Thermal paper
Serial interface
Used to connect to external printer
DC- socket
To connect the external power supply
Serial interface
Used to connect to a host, PC
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Color
For manually selecting colour and clarity for inclusion with results.
Set
Used to select a menu option.
Enter
Used to terminate keyboard input, e.g. <0-9> and to confirm an option or a procedure.
Reprint
Reprints the patient report(s) as defined in the Reprint menu.
Display
The display consists of 1 line of 16 characters.
Line Feed
advances paper one line at a time or advances continously while key is depressed
Calibrate
Starts the calibration procedure.
Paging
Used to scroll forwards vertically through menus without branching to menu options and without saving settings.
<0-9> and <.>
Used to enter (alpha) numeric values.
External power supply, provides the instrument with +5V DC and +12V DC
ç
Backspace k ey for correcting input, scrolling backwards or jumping back one
Start
Used to start test strip measurement, also to escape from menus back to "READ Y - <Start>", "ACC MODE Start" or "FAST MODE <START>", to stop printing during Reprint, and to acknowledge warning messages and prompts.
Power cor d
(Country specific)
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3.1.2 Measuring Principle

Miditron®
photometer for in-vitro semi-quantitative reading of urine test strips from Boehringer Mannheim. The light sources (light-emitting diodes, LED’ s f or short) and reading times are optimized f or the reaction chemistry and colour dev elopment occurring on the test pads.
The measuring head of Miditron® of differing wavelengths. The test strip is held stationary at the measuring position and the measuring head moves over each test pad in turn, starting from a "Reference position" used to test the optical system.
During measurement, Miditron® test strip is properly positioned under the measuring head by carrying out a plausibility check on the light that is reflected. If the strip is not properly positioned under the measuring head, Miditron® message.
Reading is done electro-optically, as follows:
Detector Analog-to-Digital Conve rter Microprocessor
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LED
1
3
2
Test Area
4
Concentration Result
An LED (1) flashes light of a defined wav elength at an optimum angle onto the surface of the test pad (2). The light hitting the surface is reflected with an intensity that is dependent on the colour of the test pad, and is received by a photodiode detector (3) positioned directly above the test pad. The detector sends an analogue electrical signal to the analogue-to-digital converter (4), which converts it to a digi­tal figure. The microprocessor (5) corrects the digital figure based on a value from an internal reference pad and converts it to a relative v alue b y scaling to a calibration standard, and then computes the absolute reflectance value.
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The semi-quantitative concentration result is determined by comparing the absolute reflectance value with the so-called range boundaries ( = constant, parameter-specific reflectance values stored in the analyzer).
Results can be printed out, saved in memory, and sent to a computer .
The wavelengths of the LED’s used to measure each of the urine test strip parameters are listed in the table below. The results of certain parameters are improved through the use of two different wa v elengths. The third LED is f or future options
Parameter Measuring Wave length [nm]
Specific Gravity 620 pH 557 and 620 Leukocytes 557 Nitrite 557 Protein 557 Glucose 557 Ketone 557 Urobilinogen 557 Bilirubin 557 Erythrocytes 557 and 620 Color 557 and 620
The photometric reflectance measurement for all of the parameters is carried out after an incubation time of 60 seconds. As with earlier urine analyzers from Boehringer Mannheim, allowance for intrinsic urinary colour, which is a recognized interfering factor, is made through measurement of a blank reagent pad, the so-called "compensation pad". Upon immersion into the urine sample, the compensation pad absorbs the sample liquid and assumes the intrinsic colour of the urine. Measuring the compensation pad helps prev ent f alse positiv es when the urine sample is strongly coloured.
In strongly alkaline urine samples, Miditron® automatically corrects the result obtained when the test pad for specific gravity is read.
Miditron®
colour by ev aluating the compensation pad. The settings necessary for this are selected in the Setup menu. Whether the colour is to be printed together with the results is also defined in the Setup menu.
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3.1.3 Concentration T able (Program I)

Miditron®
concentration ranges:
Parameter Conventional SI Arbitrary (Standard)
Specific Gravity 1.000 1.000 1.000 (SG) 1.005 1.005 1.005
1.010 1.010 1.010
1.015 1.015 1.015
1.020 1.020 1.020
1.025 1.025 1.025
1.030 1.030 1.030
pH 5 5 5
666
6.5 6.5 6.5 777 888
999 Leukocytes neg. neg. neg. (LEU) 25 /µl 25 /µl +
100 /µl 100 /µl ++
500 /µl 500 /µl +++ Nitrite neg. neg. neg. (NIT) pos. pos. pos. Protein neg. neg. neg. (PRO) 25 mg/dl 0.25 g/l +
75 mg/dl 0.75 g/l ++ 150 mg/dl 1.5 g/l +++ 500 mg/dl 5 g/l ++++
Glucose norm. norm. neg. (GLU) 50 mg/dl 3 mmol/l +
100 mg/dl 6 mmol/l ++ 300 mg/dl 18 mmol/l +++
1000 mg/dl 56 mmol/l ++++ Ketone neg. neg. neg. (KET) 5 mg/dl 0.5 mmol/l +
15 mg/dl 1.5 mmol/l ++ 50 mg/dl 5 mmol/l +++
150 mg/dl 15 mmol/l ++++ Urobilinogen norm. norm. neg. (UBG) 1 mg/dl 17 µmol/l +
4 mg/dl 68 µmol/l ++ 8 mg/dl 135 µmol/l +++
12 mg/dl 203 µmol/l ++++ Bilirubin neg. neg. neg. (BIL) 1 mg/dl 17 µmol/l +
3 mg/dl 50 µmol/l ++
6 mg/dl 100 µmol/l +++ Erythrocytes neg. neg. neg. (ERY) 10 /µl 10 /µl +
25 /µl 25 /µl ++
50 /µl 50 /µl +++ 150 /µl 150 /µl ++++ 250 /µl 250 /µl +++++
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3.1.4 Changing Range Remisson Bordes

The boundaries of the reflectance ranges used by
Miditron®
were derived from rigorous comparative tests carried out b y Boehringer Mannheim with native urine. If required, the factory-set default ranges for Miditr on® changed to suit individual laboratories’ requirements. Results obtained based on individually modified ranges are flagged with an asterisk * under the "Urinalysis" headline on the patient report.
The ranges for the parameters pH and SG cannot be modified; nor can the thresholds f or w a velength changes for pH and ER Y.
Operator´s Manual outlines how ranges can be selected.
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Boehringer Mannheim can give no guarantee as to the accuracy of results when range boundaries have been changed.
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3.2 System Specification

Dimensions: Height: 195 mm
Width: 349 mm
Depth: 470 mm Weight: 7.45 kg Interfaces: 3 serial RS 232 C interfaces
(host/PC, barcode reader , e xternal printer) P ower Supply: External Universal Pow er Supply Model No . 78-095-0300
with integral ON/OFF s witch
Input: 110 V - 240 V; 50-60 Hz; 0.4-0.2 A
Output: 5 V 2.0 A
12 V 2.0 A
Po wer Consumption: Operation: 30 W
Standby: 15 W System Description: Type: reflectance photometer
Light source: LED’s (light emitting diodes)
Wa v elengths: 557 nm, 620 nm
(the 656 nm LED is for future options) Measuring head: 1 measuring head with 3 LED’s Work flow: approx. 36 seconds (Normal Mode)
approx. 20 seconds (Acceler ated Mode)
approx. 12 seconds (Fast Mode) Incubation time: 60 seconds Printer: Seiko thermal line printer Display: liquid crystal display , 1 line, 16 char acters
Environmental conditions:
Operating Non-Operating
Temperature: +15°C - +34°C -20°C - +60°C Relative humidity: 20 % 80 % 20 % 95 %
Optimum Opt. Temperature: +22°C - +26°C operating conditions: Opt. Rel. Humidity: 30 % 60 %
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3.3 Service Concept

3.3.1 Service level

From the early stage of dev elopment, Miditron® was designed for simple error detection and easy exchangeability of modules. This gives the service workshops the possibility of a fast and easy repair of the instrument on service level A (module level). No big stock or expensiv e equipment is necessary and service technicians are easier to train. Also, a permanent technical improvement in la y out and economic production.
SMD-technology increases reliability on better economical basis in production. Repair costs often do not relate to production costs for ne w parts with the latest improvement. This cuts the number of repairable parts.
On repairable modules the quality and function is alw a ys provided by the manufacturer according to the latest technology . This keeps Miditron® highest quality lev el.
The exchange price f or modules will be kept on a lo w le v e l to guarantee repairs, on economical basis.
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3.3.2 Handling of warranty and repairs

Warranty period f or instruments and spare parts
The warranty period for instruments is 16 months starting with the date of shipment ex works Mannheim/ Federal Republic of Germany or 12 months starting with the date of the first installation, whichev er period is shorter.
The warranty period for spare parts is 6 months from installation date of the part, howe ver not longer than 24 months after having delivered e x works Mannheim/ Federal Republic of Germany.
Hint:
In case the instrument has a remaining warranty period of more than 6 months, the parts remain under warranty until the warranty period of the instrument expires.
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Handling of warranty claims
The warranty claim has to be handled via Return Authorization procedure or accepted equiv alent. Please answer all the questions on the RA f orm with the greatest care. Especially a detailed fault description is needed or the warranty claim will not be accepted by the manufacturer. Complete instruments are not accepted unless this has been agreed with the service department of the relevant product group responsible at BM GmbH.
Important information:
- Only parts marked with „A“ in the price list are generally accepted under warranty.
- Only return those parts marked with „R“ in the spare parts price list.
- W arr anty claim f or “R” parts will be accepted, if the part was returned to Mannheim.
- All def ective parts ( non-“R“ and „A“ parts ) should be kept on stock for a period of 7 months. In case the manufacturer needs the part for inv estigation it will be requested from Mannheim.
- All parts returned to Mannheim and not requested by Mannheim will be send back at the e xpense of the countries.
- The RA claim f or w arranty has to be in Mannheim no later than 8 weeks after the problem date.
Exclusion of warranty
The aforementioned warranties do not apply in case of improper use, handling, transportation or storage, faulty installation, repair or maintenance, chemical influence or contamination as well as damages resulting from that, failure to follo w oper ating instructions, alterations or modifications of instruments or parts thereof not authorized or recommended by BM GmbH and resulting damages, normal wear and tear and in case of other circumstances beyond the control of BM GmbH.
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Handling of repairs
As a general rule, all instrument repairs should be carried out by authorized and trained personnel only.
Repair of parts marked with „R“
Parts which are economically worth repairing are marked with „R“ in the spare parts price list. New and repaired parts could be recognized by different material numbers (language version).
(e.g. new part: 1234567-001, repaired part: 1234567-984) Repaired parts should be ordered together with new
parts via the order processing department in Mannheim (OU-VDG). Parallel to the ordering process of a repaired part, the defective part should be returned together with the filled RA form (giving full details of the defect and marked choice box with repair ) to Logistic Instruments (Goods Receipt) in MA-Wohlgelegen (LI-LV).
Repair of instruments
Complete instruments are not accepted for replacement or repair unless this has been agreed with the product group responsible at BM GmbH. Before replacement or repair can take place, the validity of the request must be examined and the question of costs must be settled in a written agreement with BM GmbH.
Terms of delivery
Shipments to the countries with the routine truck are
c.i.f./ shipments outside this procedure are ex works Mannheim .
Emergency shipments require additional costs to be charged.
Handling of costs
“Repaired”-parts (Material-No. 1234567-984) are shipped at a repair price. In case the defective parts are not returned within 3 or 8 weeks for european or oversea countries after ordering the repaired part, the countries will be charged later on with the difference to the new price.
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After the receipt of a warranty request for “A”-parts, BMG will credit 100 % of the currently effectiv e e x MA price.
In case the manufacturer does not accept the warranty request, the countries will be charged lateron with the R­price for R-parts and the new price for non R-parts.
RA form
Return Authorization
Please answer all the questions on the RA form with the greatest care and sign the form.
- Country code
- Problem date
- Type of instrument
- Serial no. of the instrument
- Installation date of instrument
- Defective instrument or spare part
- Part number and material number of the spare part
- Old / new serial no.
- Fault description
- Alarm code
- Service / workshop report no.
In case of instrument out of warranty
- Installation date of spare part All returned parts should be individually labeled with the
corresponding RA no. and shipped together with the completed RA form to:
Boehringer Mannheim GmbH
Logistic Instruments RA Management Friedrich Ebert Str. 100 D - 68167 Mannheim
Germany
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RA form
In the follo wing please find important hints on how to fill in the RA-Form correctly.
BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM GmbH
Friedrich-Ebert-Strasse 100 T elefon : +49 (621) 759 81 84 D-68167 Mannheim Fax : +49 (621) 759 80 93 Germany
Return Authorization
No.:
Country code: Date: Instrument:
Serial No.: Installation date:
Spare Part:
Customer: Address:
(will be filled in by BM)
Part No.: Qty .: Part Name: Repair Comments
Mat.-No.: Warranty
Installation date of Spare Part: Warranty Repair
OLD serial No.: Modification
NEW serial No.: Replacement
Fault Description:
Alarm Code:
Service Report No.: Workshop Report No.:
Place: Date: Signature:
Remarks (will be filled in by BM) NOS Credit FC
BM
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4. Installation

4.1 Checking f or Dama ge in T ransit

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contact the supplier or carrier immediately regarding any damage that may have occurred in transit.
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4.2 Unpacking

Unpack the Miditron® all are present:
- Operator’ s Manual
- Transport Arm
- Universal P ower Adapter with Connecting Cab le
- Printer Paper (5 Rolls)
- Po wer Cord
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4.3 Proper Setting

Set up Miditron® not expose the analyzer to direct sunlight or to an y other direct light source.
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Fig. 31

4.4 Setting Up

Do not start the analyzer immediately if it has been subject to an abrupt change in temperature or humidity .
1. Chec k that the strip receiving tray / waste tray is correctly positioned in its holder.
2. Attach the transport arm. Grasp the handle end and, while holding it at an angle of 45° from the vertical, insert it as far as it will go along the visible guide, then push down so it snaps into position (Fig. 31).
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Fig. 32
4. Installation
3. Plug one end of the power connector cable into the power sock et at the rear of the instrument and the other end into the AC power adapter (Fig. 32). Plug the AC power cord first into the AC po wer adapter and then into an appropriate AC wall socket.
4. When the A C po wer adapter is switched on (Fig. 33),
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message "Empty Waste Tray" is then display ed. This message is displayed whenev er the analyzer has been left switched off or in Standby Mode overnight. Press <Start> to cancel the "Empty Waste Tra y" message. The analyzer will display "READY - <START>" or "Please Calibrate".
5. If "Please Calibrate" is displa yed, press <Start>. This will allow you to b ypass calibr ation at this point if y ou wish to change the user interface language. (The default language setting is English.)
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automatically runs a self-check. The
Fig. 33
6. Press <Paging> until "Setup" is displa y ed. Press <Set> until the desired language appears in the display, then <Enter> to confirm your selection. Pressing <Start> closes the setup routine and returns you to "READY ­<START>" or "Please Calibrate".
7. Insert the roll of printer paper as shown in Figs 34 to 37. (refer to Section 4.5).
8. You ma y then calibr ate the analyzer (refer to Section 6).
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Fig. 34
Fig. 35

4.5 Inserting Printer Paper

The printer paper (thermal paper) is heat-sensitive and must be kept aw ay from direct sunlight and high temperatures. Check that there is sufficient printer paper in the printer paper compartment. To insert a new roll of printer paper, follow one of the two methods below:
Method 1:
1. Open the printer cov er (Fig. 34).
2. Remove the old core and any remaining paper (Fig.
34).
3. Place a ne w roll of paper in the printer paper compartment (with the end of the paper pointing downwards and to wards the printer) (Fig. 34).
4. Lift the le ver on the printer (Fig. 35).
5. Cut off the end of the paper at an angle and insert it into the paper slot on the printer (Fig. 35).
6. Pull the paper through the printer and lower the lev er (Fig. 35).
Fig. 36
7. F eed the paper through the slot in the printer cover and then close the printer cover (Fig. 36).
8. Press <Line F eed> to adv ance the paper.
Method 2:
1. Open the printer cover (Fig. 34).
2. Remove the old core and any remaining paper (Fig.
34).
3. Place a ne w roll of paper in the printer paper compartment (with the end of the paper pointing downwards and to wards the printer) (Fig. 34).
4. Cut off the end of the paper square and insert it into the paper slot on the printer (Fig. 37).
5. Press <Line F eed> to adv ance the paper.
6. F eed the paper through the slot in the printer cover and then close the printer cover (Fig. 36).
Fig. 37
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5. Calibration

Miditron®
The analyzer must be calibrated again before being used f or the first time, and then e v ery 14 days . The message "Please Calibrate" will appear in the display whenever the 14-day period has expired.
Calibration is a procedure in which allowance is made f or changes in the optical system by reference to an internal compensation pad. If there ha v e been mark ed changes, caused for instance b y soiling of the ref erence pad or because of low-level light output from a defectiv e LED, an error message is printed out.
Control-Test M calibration strips (Catalogue Number 1 379
194) are standardized grey plastic strips that have constant,
defined reflectance characteristics. Calibr ation strips should not be removed from their container until shortly before use, and should be used once only. Do not touch the elev ated grey areas on the strip (see the package insert for more details). Bef ore calibrating, ensure that the tr ansport arm and strip receiving tray / waste tra y are clean and dry.
To calibrate, proceed as follow s:
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READY - <START>
"The analyzer is ready to measure in Normal mode"
ACC MODE <START>
"The analyzer is ready to measure in Accelerated mode"
FAST MODE<START>
"The analyzer is ready to measure in Fast mode"
Please Calibrate
"The analyzer needs calibrating"
Insert Cal Strip
"Insert calibration strip"
Press <Calibr.>
"Press the Calibrate key"
Calibrating
"Calibration being carried out"
Press <Calibrate> when you see displa y ed:
Note:
The "Please Calibrate" message can be bypassed by pressing <Start>. In this case, a message will be printed on the patient report.
Two messages will appear alternately in the display: Place the Control-Test M calibration strip in the centre of the strip receiving tray.
Press <Calibrate> again. The calibration strip is transported into the analyzer and you see the f ollo wing displayed:
After about 60 seconds, a printout will occur as long as the printer has not been disabled in the Setup menu.
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SW.Vers. 1 1.00
22.01.1998 9:21 Calibration o.k. 557 620 657 0 64.50 63.60 63.20 1 64.49 63.76 63.11 2 64.40 63.73 64.56 3 64.44 63.82 63.48 4 64.44 63.70 63.39 5 64.32 63.76 63.37 6 64.05 63.50 63.34 7 64.40 63.67 63.26 8 64.55 63.64 63.22 9 64.17 63.70 63.04 10 64.55 63.67 63.28 11 64.35 63.71 63.43
SW.Vers. 1 1.00
22.01.1998 9:21 Cal. Err. ##
Calibration successful: Printout of reflectance values in % R.
Calibration unsuccessful: Recalibration necessary .
The printout quotes the current software version number , the date and time of calibration, and the positions of the individual test pads on the calibration strip, together with the measured reflectances in % R at the respective wav elengths. Position 0 is the internal reference pad.
If, after several repeat calibrations, y ou still receiv e the message "Recalibrate !", please refer to Section 8 "Troubleshooting". During the calibration procedure , the values read from the calibration strip are compared with the stored calibration values. The calibration procedure is as follows:
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Difference of < 10 % between measured value and reference value
Difference of < 1 % R
Yes
Stored
calibration is still
valid.
Calibration is valid.
New calibration values
will be stored.
Yes
No
Cal. Error 10 - 45
Calibration not valid. Measurement of a second calibration strip necessary
Difference of < 1 % R between 1st and 2nd
calibration strip
No Yes
Calibration not valid.
Recalibration necessary.
No
Cal. Error 50 - 85
Calibration not valid.
Recalibration necessary.
Display message:
"Recalibrate !"
Cal. Error 10 - 45
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valid calibration values stored in the analyzer. Calibration ev ery 2 weeks is recommended. If calibration cannot be carried out for any reason, e.g. because there are no Control-Test M calibration strips available , y ou can b ypass the calibration procedure and continue reading b y pressing <Start> at the "Please Calibrate !" prompt. Miditr on® II then uses the stored calibration values to carry out further readings.
Note: In this case , "Calibr ation is necessary" will be printed on the results report.
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II is ready to read as long as there are
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Boehringer Mannheim can give no guarantee as to the accuracy of results if the analyzer has not been calibrated.
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