Manual ATAC 8000

SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This service guide is intended to provide the service technician with functional descriptions, troubleshooting
tips, replacement procedures, and part numbers for the ATAC 8000 chemistry analyzer. Circuit diagrams are
included only to aid in understanding functions. Component level repairs are not recommended. Electronic
repairs should be made by circuit card replacement. This service guide will not cover MAC computer
servicing nor will it provide operating instructions (see Operator’s Manual).
1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The ATAC 8000 system has two main parts, theATAC8000 Analyzer and the MAC computer. The ATAC 8000
ANALYZER actually contains a 486-type computer, which runs the analyzer. The MAC computer is used as
an operator terminal and as a DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
The basic function of the analyzer is to mix reagent with serum, incubate, read the absorbence at the
appropriate wavelength, and calculate the result. This is accomplished using stepping motors, Peltier thermal-
electric devices, a solid state photometer, and a computer operational program.
1.3 BIOHAZARD PRECAUTIONS

This equipment is used to analyze human blood. It is absolutely necessary to use standard industry precautions
for Blood-born Pathogens. These include HIV and Hepatitis B as well as others. Always assume that you are
working with a contaminated analyzer.
1.3.1 SAFETY EQUIPMENT

When operating or servicing any blood analyzer, one should wear the proper safety equipment including latex
gloves, face shield or goggles, and lab coat.
1) Remove gloves in a manner that will prevent contact of skin with exposed side of glove.
2) Wash hands after removing latex gloves.
3) Treat used safety equipment as contaminated. Launder lab coats routinely and decontaminate goggles
after use.
4) Do not wear contaminated safety equipment outside of the laboratory.
1.3.2 PRECAUTIONS
1) Do not eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum in a laboratory environment.
2) Use safety equipment in the proper manner.
3) Keep hands away from mouth and eyes. Also, keep pens, pencils, tools, etc. away from mouth.
1.3.3 DECONTAMINATION
Use a commercial disinfectant according to instructions on the label or prepare a solution of 9 parts water and
1 part common household chlorine bleach.
1) Clean the surface first with a detergent cleaning solution until all visible contamination is removed.
2) Wipe all surfaces with bleach solution and let stand for 10 minutes.
3) Wipe with water to remove chlorine residue.
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1.4 ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
There are dangerous voltages present inside the analyzer. Whenever practical, unplug the analyzer from the
electrical outlet before servicing. The service person should read and understand the following precautions and
know when they apply.
1) CAUTION: The power switch does not remove all power from the analyzer. The refrigeration circuitry is
independent of the switch and is live so long as the analyzer is connected via power cord to a live
electrical outlet. The analyzer must be unplugged to remove all power.
2) CAUTION: The connectors are NOT keyed to prevent errors. They may or may not already be labeled
with connector numbers (CNxx). Several connectors can physically be connected incorrectly. This may
result in damage to the analyzer. Be certain of all connections BEFORE unplugging any cables.
3) CAUTION: Do not attempt to move the syringes, arm, reagent tray, serum tray, or washer by hand
against the force of the motor. This may damage the belt, the double pinion pulley, and/or the motor.
Remove power to the motors by turning off the analyzer.
 NOTE: There is a way to remove power to all motors without turning off the analyzer. This is useful for
service personnel. One can purposely cause a RESET error. Do this by removing the serum tray and
performing a “Reset ATAC 8000”. (To return power to the motor, replace the serum tray and perform
another “Reset ATAC 8000”.)
4) CAUTION: The lamp gets extremely hot. Allow at least 30 seconds after removal of power before
touching the lamp. Never change the lamp with power applied.
5) CAUTION: Never touch the lamp with bare fingers. Oil from fingers will discolor the lamp, causing
premature failure.
6) CAUTION: Do not look directly at the lamp when it is on. The lamp is extremely bright and will cause
damage to vision.

SECTION 2 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
2.1 POWER SUPPLY (662.0606)
Power supply – The complete assembly includes two separate circuit boards (PCB 8240, PCB 8241) provide
regulated +5Vdc, +12Vdc, -12Vdc, and unregulated +26Vdc to various circuits throughout the analyzer and
also control the temperature of the reading cuvettes. There is a 12V fan and cabling. All are enclosed in a
metal box. The original design included a 12V battery but this has been removed in all ATAC 8000s to prevent
problems associated with battery failure (back-up power is now provided by an external Un-interruptable
Power Source).
2.2 INTERNAL 486/PENTIUM MINI –COMPUTER SYSTEM

A 486 or Pentium microprocessor runs the operational program of the analyzer. The 486 interfaces with the
DATA and DISPENSE SIDE CPU Cards through the PCB 8284. An RS232 serial interface port is used to
communicate with the MAC computer. The program is loaded using a built in 1.44MB 3.5” floppy drive. The
program is stored on an internal Hard Disk (500MB or larger). Ports are active for connecting a PC
compatible keyboard and printer as well as VGA monitor. These are not used in normal operation but can be
used as a service aid. Early versions of the ATAC 8000 may contain separate circuit cards to control HD/FD,
parallel and serial ports, and/or VGA monitor.
2.2.1 486/PENTIUM MINI-COMPUTER CARD

The latest version is a complete Pentium-based computer on a circuit card. It plugs into a 3-slot
motherboard along with the PCB 8284 interface card.
2.2.2 HARD DRIVE

500MB or larger, internal IDE hard drive. It stores the ATAC 8000 Operational program. This is
internal to the ATAC 8000 and is NOT referring to the MAC computer’s hard drive.
2.2.3 FLOPPY DRIVE

1.44 MB, 3.5” floppy drive. This is internal to the ATAC 8000. It is an “IBM” type floppy drive.
It will not read MAC ATAC disks.
2.2.4 SERVICE MONITOR

This is not included with the ATAC 8000 system. A color or monochrome VGA monitor can be used
by service personnel to view the mini-computer information.
2.2.5 SERVICE KEYBOARD

This is not included with an ATAC 8000 system. It is used only by production and service personnel
for set-up and service.
This is a standard PC or “IBM” type keyboard. Earlier versions of the ATAC 8000 required the AT
type connector. Current ATAC 8000s use the PS/2 mini connector.

2.3 ATAC 8000 OPERATIONAL PROGRAM
This is not to be confused with the MAC ATAC software.
The ATAC 8000 Operational Program coordinates all operations of the ATAC 8000 analyzer. It is
stored on the hard drive and boots at start-up. Updated programs can be loaded via the floppy drive.
There are two (2) ATAC 8000 Operational Program disks.
Disk 1 has the Installation Program and DOS functions. It allows for formatting the HD and loading
the Operational Program on the hard drive of the ATAC 8000 analyzer.
Disk 2 has the Operational Program.
These programs are updated occasionally to improve performance. It is important to operate with the
most current version. This is printed on the floppy disks and can be viewed on the service monitor.
2.3.1 DOS FDISK function

This dos function is a type of format of the hard drive. It can only be done by service personnel using
the Operational Program Disk 1 and the service monitor/keyboard. FDISK would be done prior to
FORMAT. This is NOT a MAC function.
2.3.2 FORMAT function

This type of format of the ATAC 8000 hard drive can be done from the MAC ATAC program as well
as from the Operational Program Disk 1 using the service monitor/keyboard.
2.3.3 DIAGNOSTICS function

This is part of the ATAC 8000 Operational Program. It has special functions for service personnel.
Currently, it is only accessible using the service monitor and keyboard. Future MAC ATAC programs
will incorporate elements of the DIAGNOSTICS menu. See section 3-3 for detailed procedures.

2.4 DATA SIDE FUNCTIONS
A Z80 microprocessor on the PCB 8130C controls the CuvetteWheel/Photometer/Washer assembly, barcode
reader, and associated circuits, including PCB 8285, PCB 8264A (L, B), PCB 8238(or 8248) and PCB 8206.
The operational program co-ordinates the washing, filling, incubation, and reading of the cuvettes, in that
order. After being read, the cuvette will not be washed until it is needed again.
If the instrument is idle for one hour, all cuvettes will be washed and left empty.
The instrument has a cycle time of approximately 14 seconds:

The cuvette wheel is stopped at the wash position. The photometer performs a “zero offset” while the cuvette
wheel is stopped (no light reaching photometer) to wash the next cuvette and the program chooses (by
addressing the dual multiplexers) the proper two (2) wavelengths for the next read. The reagent and sample are
picked up by the arm while the cuvette is being washed. The cuvette wheel moves clockwise to the
cuvette/arm position. The reaction mixture is dispensed into the cuvette to incubate. The cuvette wheel spins
CCW. If an earlier test is ready (incubation completed), it is read by the photometer as it passes through the
light. The cuvette wheel stops with the next sequential cuvette at the wash position, ready to do another cycle.
If no tests are called for the cuvette wheel will cycle continuously, spinning CCW then stopping every 14
seconds.
2.4.1 CUVETTE WHEEL ASSEMBLY (Fig. 3)

The Cuvette Wheel assembly consists of a rotor with a circular array of 25 wells machined into an
aluminum cylinder. Each well has a separate optical channel. A plastic cuvettes wheel with 25 cuvettes
fits on top of the rotor. The special optical glass cuvettes are reusable and offer excellent transmission
in the ultra-violet and visible regions of the spectrum.
The drive motor is mounted on a bracket firmly secured to the housing for stable support. The drive
stepping motor pulley turns the rotor with a timing belt. The rotor has teeth on the rim and acts as the
larger pulley. The system turns the rotor clockwise or counterclockwise in 14.4° increments
(corresponding to 25 cuvette positions). The stepping motor is driven by PCB 8264A(L, B). A Hall
effect sensor sends the cuvette HOME position signal to the PCB 8264A(L, B).
The cuvettes system housing is heated to 37° centigrade (98.6° Fahrenheit). The heating system
includes four (4) Peltier modules (thermal electric devices) and two (2) NTC sensors, one for display
(through PCB 8285) and one for feedback to the control circuit on PCB 8240. Temperature control is a
power supply function and is not controlled by the DATA SIDE CPU.
The Washer module and the light cone are affixed to appropriate locations on the Cuvette Assembly
housing.

2.4.2 PHOTOMETER (Fig. 3 & 43)
See 2-9, 8238 and 8248 for a functional description of the circuit
2.4.3 LIGHT SOURCE (Fig. 3)

The light source consists of a 12 VOLT/35 WATT tungsten halogen lamp (P/N 211-001) mounted in focusing
dichroic reflector and the light cone which keeps light always in focus and centered through the cuvette at the
quartz prism. This UV-enhanced halogen provides a high output in the UV and VISIBLE spectrum ranges. The
low -wattage lamp minimizes sample heating and lasts approximately 2000 hours.
Do NOT use a substitute lamp as most common lamps have the UV output blocked. The light cone
holding the lamp assembly also acts as a heat sink and attaches to the appropriate mounting surface provided
on the cuvettes system housing.
The lamp is powered by the power supply PCB 8240 and is not controlled in any way by the DATA SIDE
CPU.
 NOTE: The lamp is turned on by the program (INHL signal), during start-up. It does NOT come on
immediately upon turning on the power switch. It remains constantly on as long as the program is
running.
2.4.4 WASHER (Fig. 3, 4, & 31)

The Washer Module (P/N 662.0609) functions to empty, rinse, and dry the cuvettes. It uses a stepping linear
actuator to drive the mechanism up and down. There is a home position sensor located on the PCB 8158. The
3-way pinch valve (P/N 330.9033, located at the bottom left corner of the Diluter assy.) controls the supply of
wash water and drying air. The normally open (N.O.) slot receives the air vent tube and the normally closed
(N.C.) slot receives the wash water tube. There is a piston sleeve with water and air tubing connections and a
rubber seal. Inside of this, there is a hollow Teflon plunger with holes at the tip. It is threaded onto the vacuum
port. The vacuum is controlled by the mechanical pinch valve. The vacuum takes the waste away to the waste
tank.
The Washer Module cycle begins at the home position. The cuvette is stopped directly under the Washer. The
Washer moves downward. As the rubber seal of the sleeve contacts the cuvette, the mechanical pinch valve
opens to apply vacuum. The plunger continues downward to the bottom of the cuvette, sucking the waste out.
The 3-way pinch valve activates, opening the wash water supply. The vacuum draws the water down along the
walls of the cuvette, then up through the center of the plunger and out to the waste tank. The 3-way pinch
valve de-activates, closing the water supply and opening the air vent tube. The plunger moves upward slightly
but the rubber seal of the piston sleeve remains in contact with top of the cuvette. The vacuum draws air
downward along the walls of the cuvette, then upward through the center of the plunger and out to the waste
tank. The plunger is again moving downward at this point, as the cuvette is being dried. Finally, the Washer
moves upward to home position. As the rubber seal looses contact with the cuvette, the mechanical pinch valve
closes the vacuum waste tube.
That is a single wash cycle. Multiple washes are programmable in the Test Parameters. In that case, the Washer
remains down with the rubber seal contacting the cuvette, the plunger moves up and down inside of the
cuvette, and the 3-way pinch valve cycles appropriately.
The Washer Module and 3-way pinch valve are controlled by PCB 8285.
2.4.5 BARCODE READER(Fig.19 &20)

There is an internal barcode reader with a stepping motor actuated mirror. The mirror allows the single
barcode reader to read from both the reagent and sample trays. Future programs will allow for the reading of
bar-coded reagents and test tubes. The stepping motor is controlled by PCB 8264A (L, B). The data cable
connects to serial port COM 1 on the mini-computer board. Power is supplied by PCB 8241.

2.4.6 Cuvette Factor Calculation (CFC)
This functions to compensate for small variations between the 25 cuvettes. An undiluted sample (CFC dye) is
read in all cuvettes. Since there can be no sampling error, any difference in readings is due to the cuvettes.
The cycle fills the cuvettes first with water to zero the photometer, and then it draws CFC solution from
position 39 and fills the cuvettes with the dye. Absorbence readings are taken at 340nm/700nm. The raw
absorbence is displayed for each cuvette. The mean is calculated and a % deviation is displayed. Less than 3%
is acceptable. An adjustment factor is created and saved for each cuvette to “even-out” the difference in normal
operation. The analyzer will run without a CFC.
Also, during the zeroing phase, the program stores data that sets the starting point for Zero Photometer
readings. Subsequent Zero Photometer readings are compared to this one.
2.4.7 Zero Photometer

This is done automatically during normal start-up if the MAC is running. It is the MAC program that
automatically send a request for Zero Photometer. It may also be chosen from the SERVICE CHECK function
menu. It fills the cuvettes with water and zeros the absorbence at 340nm/700nm. It then compares data against
the initial data (stored during the last CFC). The result is displayed on the MAC. The numbers represent % of
initial data. Ignoring the left digit, a 398 reading indicates 98% of the initial, 350 indicates 50%, and 400
indicates no change. A 400 is only possible if there is no CFC data stored on the HD. An error would be
generated if readings are less than 350. If a cuvette is more than 5% off the mean, it will be turned off by the
program and not used for testing. If 5 cuvettes are turned off an error will occur.

2.5 DISPENSE SIDE FUNCTIONS
DISPENSE SIDE circuitry/sub-assemblies - a Z80 microprocessor on the PCB 8130E controls and
coordinates the dispensing system (diluters, arm, serum tray, and reagent tray). Associated circuits include
PCB 8261 and PCB 8264 (R, A, T, S). The CPU card also provides the ISE module access to the data bus via
an RS232 serial port.
2.5.1 DILUTER(Fig.14)
The Diluter Assembly (P/N BT340) functions to draw and dispense reagent, sample, and wash water. It uses
two identical drive mechanisms with different sized syringes. The 2.5ml “Large” syringe is located on the
right. It is primarily used for moving ATAC Final Wash. However, it may be used for reagent/ sample handling
when total volume is greater than 475ul. The 500ul “small” syringe is located on the left. It is the primary
reagent/sample syringe. By virtue of its smaller volume, it provides a more precise measurement of sample
and reagent.
There is a syringe mount assembly with a rigid Teflon tube between syringes. This tube should NEVER be
bent, as it will be ruined. There is generally no reason to remove or replace this unless it has been bent.
There are two versions of syringes and syringe mounting hardware, the “threaded” type and the “unthreaded”
type. The threaded type is on older versions of BT340. The syringe glass barrel is connected with a luer fitting
at the top and the threaded metal plunger rod is connected with a knurled nut at the bottom. The newer
versions of BT340 use an unthreaded metal plunger rod and a clamp/thumbscrew at the bottom. Ignore the
syringe part numbers of Figure 14, they are incorrect. Part numbers are as follows:
Threaded type 2.5ml- P/N 230-001, threaded type 500ul- P/N 229-001
Unthreaded type 2.5ml -P/N 301-001, unthreaded type 500ul -P/N 300-001.
There is a retrofit kit P/N 662.0151A to change from threaded to unthreaded mounting.
There are 2-way pinch valves located on either side of the syringes. They are different. The one on the right,
near the large syringe, is normally closed (N.C., P/N 330.9065). It controls the inlet of ATAC Final Wash to the
syringes. The pinch valve on the left, near the small syringe, is normally open (N.O., P/N 330.9037). It
controls the inlet and outlet of reagent, sample, and ATAC Final Wash to and from the sample needle.
Each drive mechanism consists of a stepper motor, a 2-belted pulley system, carriage, and connector board
with home position sensor. There is a Fluid Distribution manifold on the right side. It connects to the ATAC
Final Wash Supply at the bottom-right port and the vacuum supply from the rear, out of view. The manifold
routes Final Wash to the syringes, Washer Module, and Needle Washer (through the Peristaltic Pump
Cartridge). It also routes vacuum to the Needle Washer. There are fittings for connection of the Heated Sample
Tube and vacuum waste tube. On the rear of the Diluter assembly, there is a Waste Manifold with Vacuum
switch. The manifold provides connection to the Vacuum Pump Assembly. The Vacuum Switch is a sensor to
provide a “low vacuum pressure” alarm. It is normally adjusted to give an alarm if the vacuum pressure is less
than -0.1bar (100 mbar). Normal pressure is -0.2 to –0.4 bar.
The Diluter assembly is controlled by PCB 8261. The actions of the syringes and pinch valves are coordinated
for various functions. When drawing wash from the Final Wash supply, the N.C. pinch valve opens, the N.O.
valve closes, and the large or small syringe move downward. When the syringe reaches the bottom of its stroke
the valve return to normal and the syringe drives upward to push the wash out of the needle. In a prime or
needle wash cycle, the peristaltic pump (located on the ISE panel) turns when the small syringe is moving
upward. When drawing reagent or sample into the needle, the valves remain in their normal conditions. The
reagent and sample never reach the syringes because the maximum volume is 500ul. That is just enough to
reach the end of the black portion of the Heated Sample Tube on the Arm.
 NOTE: The Syringe Brace (P/N 02708) pictured in figure 14 is no longer used.
 NOTE: There was another version (BT340A, Fig. 30) of Diluter assembly that is NOT used on the ATAC
8000. It is identified by a different motor and pulley system using only one belt per drive assembly.

2.5.2 SAMPLE ARM (Fig. 17 & 36)
The Sample Arm moves left (CW) and right (CCW) to the Reagent Boat, Small Reagent Bottle, Home, ISE
bowl, Sample, Standard, and Cuvette positions. There is a motor, belt, and pulley system driven by PCB 8264
(R, A, T, S). It has a motor, belt, and pulley system for moving the needle up and down, driven by PCB 8264
( R,A,T,S ). It has PCB 8299, which provides home position, liquid sensing, and heating of the sample tube.
There is a Needle Washer assembly to reduce sample carry-over.
2.5.3 Liquid Volume Calibration

This functions to store data relating to the reagent and sample volume measurements. The cycle fills a
boat/bottle in position 39 in increments of 4.5ml. The needle senses the height of the liquid at the known
volume and stores the data on the HD for future reference. There is a dead volume of between 4.5ml and 9 ml
in the large boat. Data is also stored for small bottle and sample cup.
2.5.4 SERUM TRAY(Fig. 32)

The Serum Tray moves clockwise and counter-clockwise to position sample (external ring) and standards
(internal ring) under the arm. The home sensor is a Hall effect switch that senses the magnet on the rim of the
removable tray. There is a motor, belt, and pulley system driven by PCB 8264 ( R,A,T,S ). There are sensors
(PCB 8210) for detecting the presence of a test tube (vice sample cup) in the sample and standard positions.
2.5.5 REAGENT TRAY(Fig. 33)

The Reagent Tray moves clockwise and counter-clockwise to position the reagent boats/small bottles under the
arm. The home sensor is a Hall effect switch that senses the magnet on the rim of the reagent pulley. There is a
motor, belt, and pulley system driven by PCB 8264 ( R,A,T,S ). There are five removable trays with position
numbers 1-40.
The reagent chamber is refrigerated by PCB 8200 and 8 Peltier modules. Temperature feedback is provided by
the Reagent NTC sensor. The refrigeration is not a Dispense Side function. See 2-7.

2.6 ISE MODULE(Fig. 34 & 35)
ISE Module – a 552 microprocessor controls all functions of sample handling and reading after the Dispense
Side fills the ISE bowl with sample & buffer. Using specific electrodes, the ISE module measures ions of
sodium (Na), potassium (K), chloride (CL), and carbon dioxide (CO2). It does this by referencing the
electrode millivolt readings to known values. Associated circuits include PCB 8270, PCB 8276, PCB 8278 and
PCB 8279.

2.7 REFRIGERATION(Fig. 10, 11, 12 &33)
Reagent Refrigeration – this system is independent of the ON/OFF switch and all other circuits. It includes a
transformer, PCB 8200, two DC fans, eight thermal-electric devices (Peltier modules), an NTC thermistor, and
a heat sink. The Peltier modules conduct heat away from the reagent chamber to the large heat sink. The fans
cool the heat sink. The NTC (negative thermocouple) provides feedback to control the temperature. Its
resistance increases as temperature decreases.
2.8 VACUUM PUMP(Fig. 13, 24, 26, 44, 45)

Vacuum/Waste system – this “stand alone” system is connected to the accessory AC bus of the ATAC 8000
and is thus powered by the ON/OFF switch of the ATAC 8000. The unit has its own ON/OFF switch that
should remain always in the ON position. The fuses are type T2A/250V, 2 amp. A linear pump motor provides
vacuum to a vacuum accumulator/ liquid waste tank. Typical pressures are from –0.2 to –0.4 bar, indicated by
a gauge. There is a limit valve, adjusted to prevent vacuum greater than –0.4 bar.
This system removes liquid waste from the analyzer. The tank is drained of liquid by means of a valve. The
tank then receives positive pressure, which forces the waste out through a drain line. A check valve prevents
back-flow in the drain line. A pressure relief valve is on the air exhaust. It is adjusted to allow for pressurizing
the tank to drain, while at the same time not putting excessive backpressure on the pump during normal
operation. There is a hydrophobic filter on the air intake of the pump to protect it from moisture and
biologicals. A Hall effect float switch sends “Waste Tank Full” error to the ATAC 8000.
 NOTE: There is a shipping retainer bracket to prevent damage to the rubber feet of the motor. The hex
screws of the bracket must be removed for normal operation to allow quiet, vibration-free operation. The
screws should be saved and taped to the housing after removal, in case the unit must be returned for
service. NEVER ship a Vacuum Pump Assembly without first draining the tank and installing the retainer
screws.

2.9 ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BOARDS
8130 CPU Card
The 8130 is a plug-in circuit card It features a Z80 microprocessor, a clock generator, 32Kbyte EPROM,
32Kbyte RAM, a four channel timer-counter with priority interrupts, a programmable 24 bit parallel interface,
and an RS232 serial interface (except version 8130C). The EPROM contains the operating instructions for the
CPU.
There are two versions of this circuit card in the ATAC 8000.
8130C is the DATA SIDE CPU. It is identified by the absence of chips in IC sockets U6, U8, and U9 that
would normally make up the Serial I/O port. It has an ATAC 8000 version EPROM.
8130E is the DISPENSE SIDE CPU. It has a Serial I/O chip Z84C40 in IC socket U6. IC sockets U8 and U9
have a PCB 8277 jumper board between them. It has the same version EPROM as 8130C.
Version 8130D is NOT used in the ATAC 8000. It has an ATAC 6000 version EPROM.
8200 Reagent Refrigeration Control PCB
The PCB 8200 controls the temperature of the reagent tray. Basically, the circuit acts as a pulse width
modulator, controlling the current to the eight refrigeration Peltier modules. The mosfet IRF 540 is switched
on and off by the output of op-amp LM358, which functions as an oscillator. The duty cycle varies linearly
with the voltage change on the thermistor NTC2. The resistance (and voltage drop) of the NTC2 decreases
with higher temperatures, providing feedback which causes the Peltier modules to cool the reagent tray.
Adjustment of TR1 controls the temperature setting. Adjust to 4-10 degrees Celsius. AC power is supplied to
this circuit through transformer T2, independent of the Main ON/OFF switch. Thus, refrigeration is provided
so long as the instrument is plugged into an AC outlet.
8201 Needle Connector PCB (formerly Arm liquid heater/sensor PCB)
Previous to version D this board contained circuitry for heating and sensing reagents. Redesign of this part, in
conjunction with changes to PCB 8299, have made it merely a connecting board for the needle to the PCB
8299.
8205 Back Plane PCB
The PCB 8205 Back Plane provides the interconnection of the various circuit cards in the rack via two
separate data buses and a power bus. The data buses are divided into “DATA SIDE” and “DISPENSE SIDE”.
The DATA SIDE receives the cards 8285, 8130C, and 8264 (L, B). The DISPENSE SIDE receives the cards
8261, 8130E, and 8264(R, A, T, S).
8206 Peltier Interface PCB
This circuit board provides connection of the cuvette Peltier modules (CN51) and NTC1 (CN52) to the PCB
8240 power supply. A two color LED indicates heating (red) and cooling (green). Connector CN50 provides
connection of the cuvette wheel Hall sensor with the motor drive circuit on PCB 8264 (L, B). Pin 1 of CN 50
connects theNTC2 and trimmer pot TR1 with the PCB 8285 Multifunction card. This provides a display of
cuvette temperature on the MAC screen.
8207 Barcode Interface PCB
This circuit board functions as the RS232 serial interface between the barcode scanner and the AT 486. Power
(+5V) to the MAX232 chip and the scanner module is provided through connector CN46.

8210 Test Tube Sensor PCB
The test tube sensor circuit determines the presence of test tubes or sample cups on the serum tray. There are
two sensors; one for the inner (STAT & STD) positions and one for the outer (PATIENT) positions. The light
from LED D2 is reflected to phototransistor OPTO1 when a test tube is present. The signal on pin 2 of the op-
amp is compared to the reference voltage on pin 3. When a tube is present the output goes high (indicated by a
red LED). The signal is routed to the AT 486 by way of PCB 8296 and PCB 8261.
8231 Wash Water Sensor PCB (This PCB is part of assembly 662.0611)
This circuit functions similar to 8210 except that the light from the LED (D1) passes through translucent
tubing rather than being reflected. The tubing passes more light to the photo-sensor (PHD1) when filled with
wash water, less light when empty. The output signal is high when the tubing is empty. The signal is routed to
the AT 486 by way of the PCB 8296 and PCB 8285. Calibration for the reference voltage at pin 2 of the op-
amp is made by adjustment of TR1. The specification is +2V when the tubing is empty. There are external
indicators; red for absence, green for presence of liquid.
8238 Pre-amplifier PCB (This is part of assembly 662.0608 Photometer)
**This part has been replaced by PCB 8248 (assembly 662.0734 Photometer).
The basic function of the circuit is to measure intensity of light passing through the cuvette (sample). The
“white” light from the lamp is focused through the reading cuvette to a quartz prism, downward to a reflecting
mirror, through semi-reflecting mirrors, through interference filters of specific wavelengths, to the photo-
detector diodes. Each wavelength has is own photodiode and op-amp circuit. These are nearly identical, with
slight variations of feedback resistors to increase gain. The reverse current of the photodiode increases with
light intensity. This is amplified by the op-amp. The output of each op-amp is connected to one of the Y
inputs of both multiplexer chips. From here it is amplified again by another op-amp. The PAL 110 output
frequency increases proportionally to its input voltage. This signal exits the 8238 at CN 49, pins 1 and 3. It is
routed to a counter-timer on PCB 8285, which outputs a binary number (representing the light intensity) to the
data bus.
It should be noted that the reading is taken while the cuvette wheel is moving. In fact, when the cuvette wheel
stops it is always between cuvettes. This is when it performs a dark current “zero offset” of the amplifiers.
8248 Pre-amplifier PCB (part of assembly 662.0734 Photometer)
This part replaces PCB 8238 in newer instruments. Its function is the same. Changes were made because of
component availability. See ECN 029.
8240 Power Supply Lamp/Peltier PCB (part of assembly 662.0606 Power Supply, Complete)
T his circuit board receives 21Vac from transformer T1. This is converted by bridge rectifier D1 and capacitor
C2 to provide Vpp, unregulated +26Vdc. The chipU1 is a switching regulator that provides very stable +12
Vdc for the lamp. When the instrument is switched on and during the initial phases of program loading, the
OPTO 1 signal “INHL”(inhibit lamp) keeps the mosfet Q1 and the chip U1 disabled. Therefore the Lamp 12
V and the Vpp 26V are not present. There is also a circuit for controlling the temperature of the cuvette wheel.
The op-amp U4b compares the NTC voltage signal (pin 6) with the reference voltage set by trimmer pot TR1
(pin 5). The output (pin 7) controls OPTO 2, which varies the output of U3 (pin 7). This in turn varies the V
supply of U2 (pin 2) and consequently controls the voltage to the Peltier modules. Op-amp U4a is used as a
polarity detector to switch the direction of current to the Peltier modules through U2. The trimmer TR1 is
adjusted (see Adjustment Procedures) to set the temperature inside the cuvettes at 37 degrees Celsius. The
ATAC 8000 program cannot change temperature to 30-degree range. Therefore the circuit involving OPTO 1
(pins 7&8) is not used.

8241 Power Supply PCB
This circuit board receives 18Vac from transformer T1. Bridge rectifier D1 and capacitor C2 convert this to
DC. The switching regulators U2 and U3 provide +5V, +12V, and -12V.
*There is a circuit designed to sense low input voltage that would automatically switch to battery, interrupt the
AT 486, store data and shut off the analyzer. U1 is a constant current source to charge the battery. Zener diode
D3 is a threshold detector that sends the interrupt (OFFLINE) to the AT486. The 486 will return the signal
INH BATT after storing data. This shuts off all DC power to the analyzer. Problems with this circuit include
power failure due to bad battery and premature activation of the low power shut down function
THIS PORTION OF THE CIRCUIT SHOULD BE DISABLED IN ALL ANALYZERS.

Remove the battery and open the OFFLINE signal on PCB 8284 by removing JP4 or R1.
8261 Double Diluter Driver PCB
This plug-in circuit card has two identical circuits for controlling and driving the two diluter motors.
Each circuit includes two L6202 chips (1. 5A, D-MOS Full Bridge Driver) and an L297 (Stepper Motor
Controller) for controlling the drivers. There are two drivers per motor because there are two phases. The six
center pins of the L6202 chips are soldered to common ground for heat sinking.
The resistor on pin 1 (SENSE) of the L6202 chip limits the current through the motor windings. The value of
this resistor differs depending on the type of motor. The Sanyo Denki type 103-546-5540 motor requires 1.5
ohm, ¼ watt. There were instruments, serial # 62560 through 72187, which used Vexta model PX244M-02A
motors in single-belt diluter mechanism (BT340A). The sense resistors for these motors were 0.68 ohm, ½
watt. The Vexta/single-belt version of diluter is discontinued and should be replaced by the Sanyo/two-belt
diluter assembly (BT340). It is important to replace the 0.68-ohm resistors with 1.5-ohm resistors when
replacing diluter assemblies. Also, the service technician should always check the value of these resistors on
spare parts and all instruments as the possibility exists that service replacement parts had 0.68-ohm resistors.
The 82C55 I/O chip controls signals to/from the data bus. Signals to the data bus include Vacuum Alarm,
Waste Alarm, Test Tube (external), Test Tube (internal), diluter reset flags (F1, F2) and Liquid Sense of needle
(PC4, PC5). Signals from the data bus are drive signals to the L297s and the ULN2003. The ULN 2003
drives the two pinch valves (S1, S2) of the diluter and the motor (S1A) of the peristaltic pump (needle
cleaner). The S2A output is not used. U2 (74HC138) is a decoder for addressing U1 (82C55).
8264 Quad Stepping Motor Driver PCB
There are two versions of this plug-in circuit card, part number 668.8264(R, A, T, S) and 668.8264A(L, B).
They are not interchangeable.
The RATS card controls the stepping motors for the Reagent tray, Aspirator (needle up/down), Tower (arm
left/right), and Serum tray. The motor drive circuit is the same as that of the PCB 8261. Here also, the SENSE
resistors on pin 1 of the L6202s must be matched to the motor. The needle up/down motor is a Sanyo 103-
546-5540 that requires a 1.5-ohm, ¼ watt. The larger motors (Sanyo 103-770-1640) of the Reagent, Serum
and Tower require 0.5 or 0.68 ohm, ½ watt. Signals from the motor home position sensors are routed through
U16.
The LB card uses the same circuitry but only two of the four circuits are used. These have SENSE resistors of
1.5-ohm, ¼ watt to drive the cuvette wheel motor (L) and the barcode reader motor (B). Early examples of
this card had components for all 4 driver circuits. Now these cards are manufactured without components in
two of the circuits.
8270 ISE Clipper PCB
This circuit board plugs in between PCB 8278 and PCB 8279. This was added to fix a problem of over-
voltage of the op-amps on 8279 when the electrodes are empty.

8276 ISE Bubble Sensor PCB
This circuit board is located inside the anodized aluminum housing at the top left of the ISE module. It
connects to PCB 8278. Its purpose is to monitor sample and baseline fluid flow. The presence of fluid, air
bubbles, or absence of fluid is detected by two yellow LEDs and two corresponding photo-detectors. The 552
Micro-controller on PCB 8278 monitors signals from the detectors to control the pump and pinch valve. Two
red LEDs on the front side indicate to the operator the absence (lit) or presence (out) of fluid in the sensor.
The white button activates the pump motor and pinch valve to draw from the ISE bowl. The black button
actuates the pump only, to draw baseline solution.
8278 ISE Module Controller PCB
This circuit board controls all functions of the ISE except sampling, which is controlled by the 8130E
Dispense side CPU card. It incorporates a 552 Micro-controller, an EPROM, a RAM, an AD7714 (22-bit A/D
converter), and a TA8435 (stepper motor driver).
The EPROM contains a program for communication between the 552 chip and the RS 232 port on the 8130E.
The RAM is loaded with process programs via the ATAC 8000 Operational Program floppy disk.
The AD7714 chip is used in differential input mode. The conversion result is equivalent to the difference
between the REF+ analog input (+2.5V virtual ground reference) and the selected analog input AIN1-AIN6
(K, Na, CL, CO2, REF). The TA8435 chip drives the peristaltic pump motor and the pinch valve is driven by
theULN2003. +12V and –12V to the circuit is provided through CN76 via a 10-pin flat cable from the 8130E
CPU card (CN13). This cable also carries RS 232 communication. The jumpers JP1 & JP2 are in place. The
+12V is also used by U10 to provide the circuit with regulated +5V. The chip U7 (555 timer) and related
circuitry is no longer used.
8279 ISE Pre-amplifier PCB
This circuit board is mounted on the front of the ISE module inside of a plastic housing. It connects to the
PCB 8278 through PCB 8270. The name is deceiving as the op-amps are configured as unity followers, which
have a non-inverted gain of 1. They are used as isolation to pass the electrode signals (in mV) to the A/D
converter without loading the circuit. The virtual ground reference is held at +2.5V by the circuit of D1 and
R1. This offset reference allows for the reading of both positive and negative signals generated by the
electrodes.
8284 IBM-BT Bus Interface PCB
This circuit card is plugged into the AT 486. It uses an 82C55 I/O chip to control data between the AT486 and
the two PCB 8130 CPU cards. Data flows from the AT 486 to the 8130E (Dispense CPU), then to the 8130C
(Data CPU), then back to the AT486. . U2 is an address decoder for warm-up reset and U5, which clocks out
various power supply inhibit signals. The signal OFFLINE goes through R1 to IRQ2. In revision E there is a
jumper JP4 that allows for connection to IRQ5. The OFFLINE signal should be disabled by removing R1 or
JP4.
8285 Multifunction PCB
This is a plug-in circuit card that has several functions. Like the PCB 8261, it has a motor driver circuit and an
82C55 I/O chip. In this case, the card drives the cuvette washer motor and controls the Water Alarm, washing
station Reset (home flag), S1 three-way pinch valve, and S2 serum tray LED signals. It also controls filter
selection of the photometer and U2 completes the analog/digital conversion of the photometer signal and Temp
Check (NTC2 cuvette temp readout).
8296 Sensors Interface PCB
This circuit board, mounted in the rear of the analyzer, provides connection of various signals to/from PCB
8261, 8264 (RATS), and 8285. Basically, it changes individual wires to flat ribbon cables.

8299 Liquid sensor/heater Interface PCB (Arm Board)
This is a circuit board located inside of the Arm. It controls liquid sensing of the needle and the heating of the
sample tubing. In stand-by condition the op-amp U2 automatically zeroes with the base frequency of the
oscillator circuit U1. When the needle descends to contact the liquid, the change in capacitance of the circuit
causes a frequency variation that attenuates the DC voltage at D2 and D3. The unbalance produced by the
change on pin 5 of U2 generates a positive peak voltage at pin 1 (output) of U2. The green LED D8 is lit
during the length of the unbalance. The sensitivity is adjusted using trimmer pot P1. Just as the needle exits
the liquid, the sudden return to the base frequency generates a negative output at pin 1 of U2. Both signals are
sent to PCB 8261 through D7. **Earlier versions of this PCB had a resistor R9 in place of the 5.1V zener D7.
It is very important that the D7 is in place or a false negative signal will be sent to the 8261.
U3 is a constant current generator to power the heated sample tubing. Opto1 is the home position sensor of the
needle up/down motor.
Revision G of 8299 includes ESD protection circuitry that must be used in combination with 8201 rev. F.

SECTION 3 PROCEDURES & ADJUSTMENTS
3.1 REMOVAL OF COVERS
3.1.1 TOP COVER

1) Turn "OFF" power to the analyzer and unplug the power cord from the analyzer to avoid electrical
shock.
CAUTION:
The power switch does not remove all power from the analyzer. The refrigeration circuitry is
electrical outlet. The analyzer must be unplugged to safely perform this service.
2) Open the wash solution can drawer (front right of the instrument case). See FIG. 1 & FIG. 7.
3) Disconnect wash solution delivery tube female luer fitting from the male luer lock connector of the
wash solution can or the external wash solution delivery tube.
4) Remove the wash solution can.
5) Remove the drawer by slightly lifting to move past the stoppers.
6) Remove the dust covers from the cuvettes wheel and serum plate (FIG.8).
7) Loosen and remove four (4) screws that secure the instrument case, and then carefully slide out the
case. Place the case in a protected place and put the screws in a parts tray (FIG.7).
3.1.2 DECK COVER

1) Remove top cover. See 3-1.1
2) Set the needle carriage (sampler arm) in the uppermost position (FIG.7).
3) Set the sampler arm to the left-most position by gently rotating clockwise (FIG.8).
4) Disconnect the ISE bowl by lifting bowl out of the deck and disconnecting the tubing. Be very careful
not to pull the tubing and get the metal connector tube stuck inside.
5) Slightly lift and pull the deck forward out of the instrument (FIG.8).

3.1.3 REAR COVER
shock.
CAUTION:
2) Disconnect blue waste tubing (rear panel) by pushing collar of the quick connect and pull tubing to
disconnect (FIG.2).
3) Remove three (3) screws from top edge of rear cover and put them in a parts tray. The cover will tilt
back. Then it can be lifted to remove.
3.1.4 OPENING THE CHASSIS

1) Remove top cover (see 3-1.1) and deck cover (see3-1.2)
2) Disconnect the two (2) silicone tubes of the sample arm from the white plastic manifold on the diluter
panel. Remove the heated sample tubing from the diluter panel.
3) Align any cuvette on the cuvette-wheel with the washing piston, and then carefully push the washer
body down until the piston bottoms into the cuvette (FIG.3).
CAUTION:
Failure to push the washer down into a cuvette at this point will cause severe damage in the next step. The
washer must be down to prevent the worm drive rod from being bent when the chassis is opened. Once this is
bent, it must be replaced.
4) Unscrew two (2) screws located at the front left-hand corner of the PVC base and gently swing open
the "L" shaped chassis from the base (FIG.9). On later ATAC 8000s there may be an additional screw
at the rear right corner near the hinge.

3.2 PROGRAM SERVICE PROCEDURES
3.2.1 FDISK
This is only done when replacing the hard drive, or mini-computer bd., or if the Format procedure fails to
correct a problem.
1) Connect a VGA monitor and a keyboard to the analyzer.
2) With analyzer turned OFF, place ATAC 8000 Operational Program Disk 1 into the floppy drive of the
ATAC 8000.
3) Turn on the analyzer. It will boot to the Installation Program screen.
4) Press the F9 key. This will give you a DOS prompt. Type fdisk to begin the on-screen procedure.
5) Delete the primary partition and then create the primary partition. Enter yes to maximum size. When
asked for Volume label, use the exact word that is shown on-screen under the Volume column.
Typically, it is “FASTER” or very often, it is blank. If it is blank, don’t type any volume name.
6) When done it will ask if you want to reboot, say yes.
7) It will boot to the Installation Program screen again.
8) You must now perform FORMAT, followed by Start Installation. This may be done at this point by
pressing the appropriate function key and following on-screen instructions.
9) Exit and reboot with disk removed to start-up analyzer.
 NOTE: After formatting the hard drive, certain data is lost. You MUST perform Home Position
Alignments, Liquid Volume Calibration, CFC procedure, and Zero Photometer in the SERVICE CHECK
function of the MAC computer. Do them in that order.
3.2.2 FORMAT
Formatting the hard drive of the analyzer may be done from either the MAC computer in SERVICE CHECK,
or from the analyzer using a keyboard and monitor.
From MAC computer;

1) Transfer to SERVICE CHECK. Under FUNCTION, select Format ATAC 8000. Follow the on-screen
instructions. Continue through Start Installation to load the program.
From analyzer;
1) Connect a service monitor and a keyboard to the analyzer.
ATAC 8000.
3) Turn on the analyzer. It will boot to the Installation Program screen.
4) Press appropriate function key to begin formatting. Enter yes to “are you sure?”. Screen will count
down percentage complete.
5) When complete, you must install the program by pressing the appropriate function key. Follow the
on-screen instructions.
6) Exit and reboot with disk removed to start-up analyzer.

3.2.3 LOAD ATAC 8000 Operational Program
This may be done from either the MAC computer in SERVICE CHECK, or from the analyzer using a service
keyboard and monitor.
From MAC computer;

1) Transfer to SERVICE CHECK. Under FUNCTION, select Load ATAC 8000 Operational Program.
Follow the on-screen instructions. Continue through Start Installation to load the program.
From analyzer;
1) Connect a service monitor and a keyboard to the analyzer.
ATAC 8000.
3) Turn on the analyzer. It will boot to the Installation Program screen. Press appropriate function key to
begin installation. Follow on-screen instructions.
4) Remove Op Disk 1 and re-boot the analyzer.
3.2.4 HOME POSITION ALIGNMENTS

1) From the MAC computer, transfer to SERVICE CHECK.
2) Under FUNCTION, select RESET ATAC 8000.
3) From top to bottom, align each HOME position using the << and >> buttons.
3.2.5 LIQUID VOLUME CALIBRATION

2) Under FUNCTION, select Liquid Volume Calibration.
3) Follow the on-screen instructions.
 NOTE: If this needs repeating, remember to empty the reagent boat, small bottle, and sample cup.
3.2.6 CUVETTE FACTOR CALIBRATION-(CFC)

 NOTE: you must have a boat of CFC dye available to do this procedure.

2) Under FUNCTION, select Cuvette Factor Calibration (CFC).
3) Follow the on-screen instructions.
4) Observe results on Status Log.
3.2.7 ZERO PHOTOMETER

2) Under FUNCTION, select Zero Photometer.
3) Observe results on Status Log.

3.2.8 CMOS SET-UP UTILITY
This is a function of the BIOS chip and is used to set up the mini-computer board. Early versions of
the mini-computer boards required set-up when replaced, or when the hard drive was replaced. The
current Pentium based mini-computer board is Plug & Play; it does not require CMOS set-up.
It is accessed by holding down the DEL key on the service keyboard during start-up. Because there
are several versions, the service person must read the on-screen menu for instruction. The service
person would be interested in such functions as:
Auto-detect HD - used to detect the Primary or C: drive.
I/O port configurations (serial ports Com1/2F8, Com2/3F8) - directs the ATAC 8000/MAC
interface data to RS232 port on back of analyzer and the barcode reader data to the internal serial
port.
Boot sequence (A;C) or (A:,C:) - causes analyzer to boot from floppy disk if present in A: drive.
Floppy seek at boot (enabled) -causes analyzer to boot from floppy disk if present in A: drive.
Keyboard (absent) or (not installed) – allows analyzer to run without the service keyboard attached.
Drive A: (1.44MB, 3.5”) – identifies the type of floppy drive that is present

3.3 DIAGNOSTICS MENU PROCEDURES
From the “ATAC 8000” main menu screen on the service monitor, enter SYSTEM, then
DIAGNOSTIC, then GENERAL DIAGNOSTIC using the arrow keys and enter key on the service
keyboard. The analyzer will do a Reset.
 NOTE: The ATAC 8000 will not communicate with the MAC computer while in
DIAGNOSTICS. You may leave the MAC running but do not use the MAC keyboard, it will
result in “Timeout Error” and possibly lock up the MAC.
Select the desired function according to the menu displayed on the service monitor.
You must select filters by pressing the Alt key and letter F key simultaneously, before any other
functions will work. Typically, use 340nm and 700nm.
3.3.1 Alt+F (Select filters)

Press the Alt and letter F keys at once. The screen will display two columns of numbers
corresponding to the wavelength of the filter in nano-meters. Use the arrow and enter keys to choose
two different wavelengths. These will be the operating filters until changed using Alt+F or until
returned to the Main Menu.
3.3.2 Alt+R (Reset)

Press the Alt and letter R keys at once. The analyzer will perform a Reset. Alt+R may be used to
interrupt any other function.
 NOTE: Alt+R is a DIAGNOSTICS Menu function only. When in the “ATAC 8000” Main
Menu, the function key “F5”on the service keyboard will perform an immediate Reset of the
analyzer.
3.3.3 Alt+H (Fill All Cuvettes)

Press the Alt and letter H keys at once. The analyzer will wash and fill all cuvettes with ATAC Final
Wash.
3.3.4 Alt+W (Empty all Cuvettes)

Press the Alt and letter W keys at once. The analyzer will wash all cuvettes and leave them empty.
3.3.5 Alt+C (Empty a Single Cuvette)

Press the Alt and letter C keys at once. The screen will request a number “N”. Type the cuvette
number and enter. The analyzer will wash the selected cuvette and leave it empty.
3.3.6 Alt+S (Sampling Test)

Press the Alt and letter S keys at once. This function performs an automatic sampling test. The
program will draw 300ul from reagent boat #1 and 3ul from sample cup #1 and place it in cuvette #1.
The liquid sense function of the needle is active, so this test can be used to test or adjust the
sensitivity (see Sample Arm Adjustment procedure). There must be at least 5ml in the reagent boat
and 80-90ul in the sample cup otherwise there will be an error.
 NOTE: If the sensing function detects “no serum” or “no reagent”, then you must use Alt+R to
continue.

3.3.7 F5 (Offset Reading)
Press the function key F5. The cuvette wheel will reset, placing cuvette #1 at the washer. Whenever a
cuvette is at the washer, there is no light reaching the photometer. Ideally, the output of all channels
would be zero but there are small “dark current” values that cause each op-amp to output a small mV
values. The program reads the output mV values of all channels and displays them. Expected “offset
values” range from 0-500. The program nulls these values when computing absorbence.
Values beyond 500 indicate a misaligned cuvette wheel (light is reaching the photometer) or a
defective photometer.
 NOTE: The Operational Program will generate Error 013 if the value is greater than 500 during
normal runs.
3.3.8 F7 (Zero Photometer)

 NOTE: This is not the same function as Zero Photometer in the Operational Program.
Prior to this function, an F10 mABS reading must be done. Normally the F10 would be done with
water (which has zero absorbence) in all cuvettes. Press the F7 key. The previous ABS values will be
zeroed. To view, press F10 again.
Zeroing would be required if one desired to use the F10 function to read true aborbence.
3.3.9 F10 (mABS Readings)

Press the F10 key. The screen will display ABS values for all 25 cuvettes.
One use for this would be to check the stability of the photometer. Use the Alt+F function to choose
filters. Use the Alt+H function to fill all cuvettes with water. Then press F10. Ignore the readout and
press F7 to zero. Then press F10 again. The readout should indicate 0-5 for each cuvette. Continue
pressing F10 for several minutes and observe that the readings remain 0-5. Repeat the process using
two different filters until the stability of all filters has been checked.
Jumping results on one or more filters might indicate an unstable light source, an unstable
photometer, or a change in the absorbence of the liquid in the cuvettes.
This function, in conjunction with Alt+F, Alt+S, and F7, may be used to do manual tests to determine
absorbences.
3.3.10 F8 (millivolt Readings)

The most important purpose of this function is to observe the relative intensity of the lamp at all
wavelengths. Prior to F8, all cuvettes must be filled with water (all empty will result in approx. 50%
lower values). This function can only check two filters at a time so it must be repeated with different
filters selected until all have been read.
The screen displays three columns. The first and second are the “mV values” of the No.1 and No.2
filters that were selected with Alt+F. The “mV values” displayed are digital representations not
absolute values in millivolts (i.e. 30000 does not indicate 30 volts). It is only important to know that
larger values indicate more light reaching the filter. The absolute minimum acceptable value for any
filter is 10000.
 NOTE: The Zero Photometer function of the Operational Program automatically checks the mV
values of the 340nm and 700nm filters and will display Error 20-“Lamp Exhuasted” if the 340nm
value is less than 10000. It will display Error 22-“Lamp Off” if the 700nm value is less than 2000.
It is important that the technician verify the cause of the low values before replacing the lamp. It is
very possible that dirty cuvettes or a lack of water in the cuvettes caused the error.

3.4 TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENTS
3.4.1 CUVETTE TEMPERATURE (ACTUAL MEASUREMENT)

1) Start-up the analyzer and allow it to complete the Zero Photometer. This will allow for warm-up and
fill the cuvettes with wash solution.
2) In SERVICE CHECK, click on Cuvette Tray alignment. This will stop the tray from cycling.
3) Immediately measure the temperature of the cuvettes with a digital thermometer. Let the reading
stabilize (about one minute). It should read between 36and 38, ideally 37.0. Record the reading
and remove the temperature probe.
 NOTE: Do not leave the cuvette wheel stationary for more than a few minutes as this will result in falsely
higher readings. The idea is to simulate the conditions of a normal run. That is why the Zero Photometer
is run, to fill the cuvettes with water using the arm while the wheel cycles.
 NOTE: Room temperature reading of 20 to 30 indicates an open Peltier or faulty PCB 8240.
4) Repeat a Zero Photometer by selecting it under Function.

5) When the Zero Photometer results display on the Status Log, repeat the measuring procedure.
6) If adjustment is required, you must gain access to the Temperature adjustment located on the metal
power supply box. Clockwise will lower temperature and CCW will increase temperature. Make very
small adjustments and repeat Zero Photometer and measurement procedure.
 NOTE: Observe the two-color led on PCB8206. Red indicates 8240 is trying to heat, green indicates
trying to cool, LED out indicates temperature is at the set level or the 8240 has no output. Under normal
operation (after at least 15 minutes of power on) the LED should slowly cycle between dimly red and out.
3.4.2 ON-SCREEN READOUT ADJUSTMENT

This should always be done following the actual cuvette temperature adjustment.
 NOTE: This is an adjustment to the displayed temperature on the SERVICE CHECK screen. IT DOES
NOT ALTER THE ACTUAL TEMPERATURE OF THE CUVETTES.
1) 3-4.1 MUST BE PERFORMED PRIOR TO THIS ADJUSTMENT. Record actual temperature.

2) In SERVICE CHECK, click on Cuvette Temperature Readout. If the readout does not display the
correct temperature within 1C then adjustment is required.
3) There are two ways to adjust the readout, the easiest being to set a factor in the hidden menu of the
SERVICE CHECK functions.
4) To access the hidden menu you must Tranfer to a screen other than SERVICE CHEK. When you
Transfer back to SERVICE CHECK, you will be asked for a password. Hold down the Control and
Apple keys while pressing Enter(OK). Go to Function and you will see that “Cuvette temperature
adjustment factor” has been added. Choose this.
5) The number entered will be added or subtracted from the displayed temperature. Example- the actual
measured temperature from step 1 is 36.8C and the readout in step 2 is 38.7C. Enter “-1.9” as the
factor and the readout will match the actual temperature.
 NOTE: The readout will cycle up and down by about .5C so it is not possible to be exact. The idea is to
give the operator some indication of a failure of the cuvette heating system.
6) The other method of adjusting the readout requires removal over the top cover. There is a
potentiometer, located on the PCB8206, which will adjust the readout.
7) The factor mentioned in the steps above must be set to “0” first.
8) Adjust the pot and click on “Cuvette Temperature Readout” repeatedly, until the correct temperature
from step 1 is displayed.

3.4.3 REAGENT TRAY TEMPERATURE
1) Verify that the analyzer has been plugged in and receiving power for at least one hour.
2) Measure the temperature of the reagent chamber at a point above a Peltier element. See figures 10,11
& 12. Put a drop of water at the point of measurement. Place the K probe of a digital thermometer in
the drop. Allow the reading to stabilize. Acceptable readings are between 2-10 C, 6-8 preferred
3) Adjustments are made by removing the rear cover panel and turning trimmer pot TR1 on PCB 8200.
4) The green LED indicates cooling, brighter meaning colder.
 NOTE: This adjustment requires at least an hour to stabilize, make several readings over the course of the
day. Be wary of readings that remain at 2 for long periods as a sudden drop in room temperature may
cause condensation in the chamber to freeze.

3.5 Calibration Procedure for Wash Solution Bubble Detector
(Fig. 28)
a) Principle of operation
The photoelectric sensor has been designed to detect the presence or absence of liquid through the translucent
Final Wash tubing. The sensor uses an LED as the light source and photodiode as the sensing element. This
minimizes the effect of operational environment and outside light on the operation of the sensor and thereby
improves reliability. The translucent plastic tubing conveniently fits into the appropriate channel on the sensor
without restricting flow. The LED light beam refracts through the tubing and the photodiode senses the
presence or absence of liquid by variations in transparency. The red/green LEDs on the front of sensor provide
the user with a visual indication of the liquid status. The presence of liquid is signaled by a green LED
indicator and the absence by a red LED. The sensor communicates via digital output the liquid status alarms to
the computer. The sensitivity adjustment trimmer pot, located on the rear of the sensor, permits detection
threshold optimization of the translucent tubing. This sensitivity adjustment is factory set, however a
readjustment may be required in case of tube replacement. Experience has shown that a tube other than Elan’s
is generally not recommended, as adjustment may not be possible.
b) Sensor calibration procedure (Figure 28)

To make sensitivity adjustment of sensor observe the following procedure:
1) Check that the tube is clean, dry, and not scratched and it must be properly inserted into the sensor
channel.
2) Trim the scratched end or replace BEFORE proceeding with adjustment.
3) Remove analyzer rear cover. Access to the trimmer pot is through a hole in the ISE panel.
4) Verify connection of tubing to Final Wash Bottle. Verify that there is ample liquid in bottle.
5) Prime Diluters in SERVICE CHECK. At this point, the LED should be green indicating liquid in the
tube.
6) If not, adjust the pot until the LED just changes from red to green.
7) Now, disconnect the connection to the wash bottle and prime the diluters again. The red LED should
light when the air bubble reaches the sensor. The MAC should display “Wash Bottle Empty” error.
8) If not, adjust the pot until the LED just changes from green to red.
9) Reconnect the bottle and click “OK” to the error. The instrument will prime and the LED should
change to green.
10) If the sensor will not adjust properly, replacement may be necessary. The emitter and detector inside
the sensor may be dirty or misaligned. The service person should open the assembly, clean the parts,
and make them face each other, then try the adjustment again.
11) Put back the instrument rear panel and secure with fasteners.
 NOTE:
A defective sensor that causes continuous or intermittent “Wash Bottle Empty” errors can be “tricked” into
displaying a green LED permanently by pulling the tubing out of the sensor. This must only be used as a
temporary fix and the OPERATOR must ensure that the bottle has adequate wash at all times. The instrument
will not be able to detect air bubbles or an empty bottle, causing erroneous results.

3.6 VACUUM SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS
3.6.1 LOW PRESSURE ALARM (Fig. 13, 14, 26, 30, 45)
The sensor for this alarm is the Vacuum Switch, located on the back of the Diluter Panel. This does not adjust
the pressure; it adjusts the alarm threshold. The pressure can be adjusted by the Vacuum Limit valve and the
Pressure Relief valve; both located on the Waste Lid Manifold.
1) With the system operating, observe the pressure reading on the gauge. It should normally be between –0.2
and –0.4 bar.
2) Lower the pressure reading very slowly by gently pressing the ball on the Vacuum Limit valve. Observe
the pressure fall and note the reading when the ATAC 8000 gives a “Low Pressure Error”. It should alarm
at –0.1 bar.
3) Adjust the Vacuum Switch for proper alarm setting.
3.6.2 RELIEF VALVE ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 13, 45)

This valve vents air from the outlet side of the pump. In suction mode, this valve effects the vacuum pressure.
If the valve is too tight, there will be backpressure on the pump and the vacuum pressure will fall. If the valve
is loosened, there will be less backpressure and the vacuum pressure will increase. However, If the relief valve
is too loose, there will not be sufficient positive pressure in drain mode and the tank will not drain. Proper
adjustment requires testing to allow both draining the tank and maximum vacuum pressure between –0.2bar
and –0.4 bar.

SECTION 4 REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
4.1 REPLACEMENTS
4.1.1 POWER SUPPLY

The Power Supply assembly (662.0606) is a metal box located at the left, rear of the analyzer.
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CAUTION:
 NOTE: The latest version of power supply (662.0606P) has plugs internal to the case to facilitate
replacement in the latest ATAC 8000s. In analyzers with serial numbers beginning with 92xxx, open the
power supply case. If the circuit boards are “plug in”, then replace them. Otherwise, proceed below.
2) Remove top cover, deck cover, and open the chassis. (See 3-1.1, 3-1.2, 3-1.4)
CAUTION:
Failure to push the washer down into a cuvette at this point will cause severe damage. The washer must be
down to prevent the worm drive rod from being bent when the chassis is opened. Once this is bent, it must be
replaced.
3) Trace all cables and familiarize yourself with the connections. Label them with tape if needed.
CAUTION:
The connectors are NOT keyed to prevent errors. Several connectors can physically be connected
incorrectly. This may result in damage to the analyzer. Be certain of all connections BEFORE
unplugging any cables.
4) Carefully unplug all connections of the power supply.

5) Remove four (4) screws that hold the metal box to the rear frame.
6) Install the new power supply and reconnect all cables.
7) Double-check all connections to avoid mistakes.
8) Close the chassis and replace the covers.
CAUTION:
down to prevent the worm drive rod from being bent when the chassis is closed. Once this is bent, it must be
replaced.
 NOTE: The cuvette temperature MUST BE ADJUSTED after replacement of the power supply because
the control is part of PCB 8240. Perform 3-4.1

4.1.2 LAMP
 NOTE: The service person should use the Diagnostics menu utilizing a service keyboard and monitor.
Check the mV values to determine if replacement is required.
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CAUTION:
2) Allow 5 minutes for the lamp to cool.

CAUTION:
THE LAMP GETS EXTREMELY HOT!
3) Remove the 4 screws of the lamp access cover. See Figure 7.

4) Remove, by pulling down and out, the lamp with wires still attached.
5) Loosen the lamp from the ceramic socket using the 2 screws nearest the lamp. Do not loosen the
screws holding the wires.
6) Replace the lamp. Be careful not to touch the inside surface of the lamp. Use a lint-free tissue to hold
the lamp.
7) Snug all 4 screws on the ceramic socket and put the lamp onto the light cone. See Figure 3 & 7.
8) Replace lamp access cover. Reconnect power and start-up analyzer.
9) Lamp replacement requires that a new Cuvette Factor Calculation (CFC) be run. Do this from the
SERVICE CHECK Function menu.

4.1.3 MINI-COMPUTER BOARD “KIT”
These kits change content very often due to availability of components. The mini-computer kit should come
with specific instructions for installation. The kit contains a computer board and a back plane board. If the
analyzer already has a 3- or 4-slot back plane, it is not necessary to replace it (it is included for retrofitting old
analyzers with large, vertically mounted one-piece main boards). Just replace the plug-in main board.
Figures 41 & 42 show one version of the kit. Newer kits have only 3 card slots and do not require a VGA card.
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CAUTION:
2) Remove top cover per 3-1.1.

3) Follow instructions included with the kit.
4) Replace top cover.
5) Turn on analyzer. If it boots into the Operational Program from the hard drive, no other action is
necessary.
 NOTE: The following may apply;

 There may be a VGA monitor card and HD/FD controller card that will no longer be needed. All new kits
have these functions on the main board. These may be discarded.
 The RS232 interface to the MAC connects to Com 2 and the barcode reader to Com 1.
 Make certain that the red line is at pin 1 on all flat cables.
 Make certain that the CPU fan is not obstructed by cables.
 The black wires belong in the middle at the 2 power connections (white) to the back plane. There are
small tabs on the plugs and jack, which allow for keying. To ease connection, remove the tabs from the
jack. If the black wires of both plugs are not in the middle of the jack, it is WRONG! Reverse their
positions.
 The kit may contain a PCB 8284. If replacing it, disable the OFFLINE signal by removing resistor R1. If
you are not replacing it, verify that the existing PCB 8284 has R1 removed.
 It may be necessary to enter CMOS setup utility to detect the Hard Drive (indicated by “HD controller
failure”, “HD not found”, or similar error) or, in rare cases, to configure COM1 and COM2. To enter Set-
up Utility, hold the DEL key on the service keyboard and turn on the analyzer. A menu will appear. The
menus vary so it is necessary that the service technician be able to find his way through the set-up using
the on screen menu. See 3-2.8.
 It may be necessary to perform a Format HD or FDISK and Format HD. (Often indicated by error 100 or
error101 displayed on service monitor). See 3-2.1 and 3-2.2. If formatted, the program must be reloaded
and 3-2.3, 3-2.4, 3-2.5, 3-2.6 and 3-2.7 MUST be done.

4.1.4 HARD DRIVE
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CAUTION:

3) Remove the screws that hold the HD to frame. If opening of chassis is necessary, follow instructions
in 3-1.4.
4) Identify, mark, and unplug connectors from old HD.
5) Connect the new HD. The power plug is keyed, so it will only fit the correct way. The flat cable must
be connected with the red line at pin 1 of the HD. This is normally closest to the power plug. There
may be multiple plugs on the flat cable. Be sure to use the one that was marked in step 4.
6) Replace top cover. Start-up analyzer with service monitor/keyboard connected and OpDisk1 inserted
in floppy drive.
7) If HD is not recognized, perform CMOS setup – Auto detect HD. See 3-2.8.
8) Re-boot to Installation screen. Format the HD. If error occurs, do FDISK and reformat. Read and
follow instructions in Sections 3-2.1 through 3-2.7.
4.1.5 FLOPPY DRIVE

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CAUTION:

3) Remove the screws that hold the floppy drive to frame. If opening of chassis is necessary, follow
instructions in 3-1.4.
4) Identify, mark, and unplug connectors from old floppy drive.
5) Connect the new floppy drive. The power plug is keyed, so it will only fit the correct way. The flat
cable must be connected with the red line at pin 1 of the floppy drive. This is normally closest to the
power plug. There may be multiple plugs on the flat cable. Be sure to use the one that was marked in
step 4.
6) Replace top cover. Start-up analyzer with service monitor/keyboard connected and OpDisk1 inserted
in floppy drive. The analyzer should re-boot to Installation screen.
7) If floppy drive is not recognized, perform CMOS setup. See 3.2.8.

4.1.6 SYRINGES(Fig. 22 & 27)
 CAUTION:
Do not attempt to move the syringes by hand against the force of the motor. This may damage the belt, the
double pinion pulley, and/or the motor. Remove power to the motors by turning off the analyzer. Another way
is to purposely cause a RESET error by removing the serum tray and performing a Reset ATAC 8000. (To
return power to the motor, replace the serum tray and perform another Reset ATAC 8000.)
1) Remove power to the motors.

2) Pull the plunger down.
3) Loosen the thumbscrew/nut.
4) Unscrew the glass barrel from the syringe mount luer fitting and remove the syringe assembly.
5) Replace the Teflon tip (see Fig.22-1 remove plunger from glass barrel, Fig.22-2 place it against a flat
surface and carefully make 3 cuts with a blade and remove old tip & o-ring, Fig.22- 3 replace the o-
ring, Fig.22-4 replace the tip) or replace entire syringe assembly.
 NOTE: The Press Ring in Fig.22 is no longer used.
6) With the plunger pushed inside the glass barrel, screw on the new syringe. Be careful not to cross-
thread the luer fitting.
7) Pull the plunger down and into the plunger clamp.
8) On the old style clamp, tighten the thumbnut. No adjustment is necessary.
9) On the new style clamp, push the clamp and plunger upward as far as possible.
10) To adjust for 1mm clearance, pull the plunger down while holding the clamp in the up-most position.
Tighten the thumbscrew.
 NOTE: This adjustment ensures that the diluter motor can reach its HOME position before the plunger
hits the top, but minimizes the dead space.
11) Return power to the motor.

12) A “Reset … Syringe” error indicates miss-adjusted plunger. The motor cannot reach HOME.
4.1.7 CUVETTES(Fig. 3 & 5)

1) Empty the cuvettes by performing a Wash Cuvettes function in SERVICE CHECK. If the analyzer is
off, use a pipette to empty the cuvettes.
2) Remove power to the cuvette motor by turning off the analyzer. Another way is to purposely cause a
RESET error by removing the serum tray and performing a Reset ATAC 8000.
3) Remove the 4 hex screws from the top of the cuvette wheel. Place them in a parts tray so the don’t
become lost.
4) Gently remove the cuvette wheel by pulling it upwards. Wiggle slightly, but do not create such an
angle as to break the cuvettes.
5) Replace the entire cuvette wheel with P/N 662.0643 (skip to step 10) or replace individual cuvettes
P/N 02364 (available as a set of 25- P/N 257-025).
6) Inspect for visual damage such as stains, cracks, scratches, and bubbles. Also, look for foreign matter
inside such as lint, dust, and insects. In some cases, they may be cleaned using alcohol and a lint-free
swab.
7) Remove individual cuvettes by pushing them out from the bottom. Be sure not to lose the O-ring.
8) To replace individual cuvettes, first position the o-rings, then return the cuvette wheel to the metal
rotor (there is a key pin).
 NOTE: This is done to properly seat the o-rings. It cannot be done with the cuvette wheel removed, as the
cuvette will unseat the o-ring when it is pushed into the cuvette wheel.
9) With the cuvette wheel in place, wet each cuvette with reagent grade water and push it down into the
empty hole. When all are in place, remove the cuvette wheel again and dry the cuvettes with a lint-
free tissue.
10) Replace the cuvette wheel once more. Insert the 4 hex screws and lightly tighten until resistance is
just felt. Now tighten in a crosswise pattern until all are snug.

4.1.8 CUVETTE PELTIER MODULES and NTC
CAUTION:
replaced.
2) Unplug cable from connector CN51 on board PCB 8206 (located on the cuvettes system base plate,
Fig. 3). Connect ohmmeter to Peltier modules connector CN51 on PCB 8206 and verify impedance of
20-40 ohms. Unplug NTC1 connector CN52 on PCB 8206. Check NTC1 at CN52 of PCB 8206 for
5K ohms @ 20C.
3) Determine from readings whether to proceed.
4) Proceed with cuvette/washer/photometer assembly as follows.
5) Unplug CN60 (20-pin flat cable) and CN63 (2-pin cable to pinch valve) from the PCB 8158 located
on the rear of the washer module (FIG.3).
6) Push upwards the washer body and remove the four (4) hex screws and washers, which secure the
washer to the cuvettes system housing (FIG.3).
7) Make sure the cuvettes are empty of liquid. If not, use a pipette to remove all liquid from the cuvettes.
8) Unscrew the four (4) hex screws (located on the top of base plate, near the PCB 8206) and remove the
photometer from the underside of base plate (FIG.3 & 43). Leave it out of the way, there is no need to
unplug it from PCB 8285.
9) Unscrew four 10mm nuts and washers that secure the cuvette system base plate to the vibration
mounts (FIG.3).
10) Carefully remove the cuvettes system base plate, turn upside down, and place it gently on table or flat
surface.
11) Remove two (2) screws and washers securing two (2) clamps to hold together cooling fan supporting
bracket, heat sink, and Peltier modules on the underside of cuvettes system housing (FIG.3).
12) Carefully remove clamps, supporting bracket, and heat sink from the bottom of the cuvettes system
housing exposing the Peltier modules.
13) Unscrew four (4) screws (located at the bottom of base plate) and washers holding together cuvettes
system housing and the base plate (FIG.3).
14) Gently remove the base plate to bring into view Peltier modules assembly.
15) Measure each Peltier module's impedance across terminal leads to locate the damaged Peltier.
16) Unsolder the damaged Peltier leads.
17) Carefully remove the damaged Peltier. The removed Peltier is useless. Discard it.
CAUTION:
It is imperative to install the Peltier exactly as it was oriented. Observe the red and black leads, as shown in
Fig.3. Be absolutely sure that all Peltier modules are oriented as shown. OTHERWISE, IT WILL NOT WORK
CORRECTLY!
18) Thoroughly clean the Peltier modules, heat sink, and cuvettes housing bottom surfaces to ensure that
all burrs, grease, and dirt etc. have been removed as presence of such material will degrade thermal
performance.
19) Replace with new Peltier. Make sure that the new Peltier is of the same type: P/N 330.4601.
20) Coat the "cold" side of the Peltier modules as well as the corresponding locations on the cuvette
housing with a thin layer of conductive thermal grease and place the modules cold side down on the
housing. Gently push down on each module and apply a back and forth turning motion to squeeze out
excess thermal grease.
 NOTE: Suggested thermal greases include: "Wakefield Engineering Type 120", "Dow Corning
Type 340", "General Electric Type G641", and "American Oil And Supply Type 300".
21) Coat the hot side of the modules as well as the appropriate heat sink surfaces with a thin layer of
thermal grease.
 NOTE: Before fastening the base plate onto the housing, carefully run the Peltier modules’ leads
through the base plate grooves on both sides. Exercise extreme care to prevent damage to the parts.
Peltier leads are extremely fragile where they connect to the module.

22) Put the base plate on cuvettes system housing, place it gently into position, replace the four (4) screws
along with washers and tighten.
23) Now very carefully insert heat sink with coated sides into appropriate slots on the base plate. It should
seat squarely and contact Peltier modules without clearance.
24) Replace cooling fan supporting bracket over the heat sink. Position two (2) clamps on the supporting
bracket and clamp together supporting bracket, heat sink, Peltier modules, and cuvettes system
housing assembly with two mounting screws and washers (FIG.3).
 NOTE: Factory torque setting on the Peltier modules system mounting screws is 150 ncm 2. If a
torque screwdriver is not available, first tighten both mounting screws finger-tight. Then tighten the
screws until they are "snug" but not actually tight and the spring action of the washer can be felt. Insert
small pieces of appropriate heat shrink tubing over the Peltier input leads. Solder the Peltier wires as
shown in the figure. Cover the soldered joints with heat shrink tubing and heat shrink tightly with a hot air
gun.
25) Position and fix with glue the Peltier leads into the appropriate slots on both sides of base plate, and
the NTC sensor leads into the proper slot.
26) Connect ohmmeter to Peltier modules connector CN51 on PCB 8206 and verify impedance of 20-40
ohms. Disconnect tester.
27) Reinstall the photometer using same screws.
28) Attach the washer module into precise 90° vertical position on cuvettes system housing and fasten the
screws tightly (FIG.3).
29) Firmly secure the base plate onto the vibration mounts on the PVC base by using four (4) 10mm nuts
and washers.
30) Remove masking tape from the cuvettes-wheel openings.
31) Adjust the cuvettes-wheel to align a cuvette with the washing piston, and then gently slide
downwards the washer body until the piston bottoms into the cuvette (FIG.3).
CAUTION:
down to prevent the worm drive rod from being bent when the chassis is closed. Once this is bent, it must be
replaced.
32) Connect all the cable assemblies to their appropriate connectors on PCB8206, PCB 8158 (on the rear
of washer module), and PCB 8285 (photometer cable).
33) Connect the cuvettes drive motor, cooling fan, and lamp cables to their appropriate cable connectors.
Be sure connectors are firmly attached.
34) Gently swing down the "L" shaped chassis and lock into position with two (2) M4x6 screws.
35) Attach the ends of silicone tubing to both fluid inlet (bottom prong, rear slot of 3-way pinch valve)
and vent (upper prong, front slot of 3-way pinch valve) prongs on the piston sleeve in the washer
module (FIG.15).
36) Attach the end of washer suction/discharge tube (other end connected to the plastic elbow on the
diluter panel) to the uppermost duct on the washer-module (FIG.15).
37) Connect the heated sample tube to the diluter panel, and then attach the needle washer I/O tubing to
the appropriate ducts on the white manifold (FIG.15).
38) Slide the deck back into position in the instrument.
39) Reconnect the ISE bowl tubing
40) Replace serum plate.
41) Set the sampler arm to the central position by gently rotating counterclockwise.
42) Clean the dust covers carefully and replace them.
43) Carefully slide the case onto the analyzer ensuring that the wash solution delivery tube is properly
routed through the appropriate slot in the right side of the case, and then insert and tighten the case
screws.
44) Slide the wash solution drawer into its compartment.
45) Put the wash solution can back into the drawer, and reconnect the wash solution delivery tube to the
wash solution can or the external wash solution delivery tube.

4.1.9 PHOTOMETER
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CAUTION:
The power switch does not remove all power from the analyzer. The refrigeration circuitry is independent
of the switch and is live so long as the analyzer is connected via power cord to a live electrical outlet. The
analyzer must be unplugged to safely perform this service.
CAUTION:
replaced.
3) Unscrew the four 2mm hex screws (located on the top of base plate, near the PCB 8206) and remove
the photometer from the underside of base plate (FIG.3 & 43). Unplug it from PCB 8285.
4) Replace the photometer. Hold it up in place and get all four hex screws started before tightening them
completely.
5) Plug the cable into CN 4 of PCB 8285.
6) Re-assemble covers and prepare analyzer for normal operation.
7) Photometer replacement requires that a new Cuvette Factor Calculation (CFC) be run. Do this from
the SERVICE CHECK Function menu.

4.1.10 REAGENT PELTIER MODULES
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CAUTION:
The power switch does not remove all power from the analyzer. The refrigeration circuitry is independent
of the switch and is live so long as the analyzer is connected via power cord to a live electrical outlet. The
analyzer must be unplugged to safely perform this service.
2) Remove rear cover. See 3-1.3
 NOTE: Before proceeding, measure reagent Peltier modules at CN91 on PCB 8200 (located behind rear
cover) to determine if service is needed. Disconnect CN91 and measure between the black and red wires
of the cable for about 20ohms. Very high or infinite resistance indicates one or more faulty Peltier
modules (330.4605), causing complete lack of cooling. Also disconnect CN90 and measure the cable
between the blue wires for a reading of 5K ohms @ 20C. A lower reading would indicate a faulty
Reagent NTC (662.0663), probably causing a freezing problem. The NTC can be replaced in step 8.
The service person should have checked and ruled out the refrigeration fuses and PCB 8200. At this
point, you should already know that a Peltier module is bad.
3) Remove top cover and deck cover. (See 3-1.1, 3-1.2)

4) Remove all connections from rear of analyzer. The analyzer will be turned onto its back in a later
step.
5) Remove all five (5) reagent sectors (FIG.1, 25, 33).
CAUTION:
Be sure to identify all leads for proper reconnection. Make ID marks if necessary.
5) Unsolder the refrigerator module black sheathed cable (red and black leads) from the PCB 8124
located between the two large cooling fans on the right side of the PVC base. See Figure 9.
6) Unsolder "reagents NTC Sensor assembly" (PART NO. 662.0663) blue leads from the PCB 8124.
8) Loosen and remove the sixteen screws that attach the insulated round reagent chamber (FIG.10 & 33)
to the PVC base, reagent cylindrical coolers and NTC sensor. Remove the chamber to expose the
belt/pulley drive system and conductive spacers. Screws used: 15 screws-M4x8, 1 screw-M3x8 for
NTC sensor.
9) Carefully lift the front of the instruments to stand the instrument on its back (protected by pads) in
slightly inclined position so that the base frame is accessible. Ensure that protruding parts on the back
panel do not touch the surface of the table. See figure 11.
10) Remove the fourteen (14) screws that attach the metallic base frame to the PVC base. Before
removing the base frame, disconnect the yellow-green ground wire from the grounding terminal on
the frame and set frame aside. Screws used: 14 screws-M6x12. Refer to Figure 11.
11) Remove the four (4) "reagent refrigeration module" mounting screws (located on the top right of PVC
base) which secure the module to the underside of PVC base. See FIG.11.
12) While holding both sides of the heat sink of refrigeration module, carefully pull forward the entire
module along with wires & cables from the PVC base. Exercise extreme care to prevent damage to
parts. Refer to Figure 11.
13) If the refrigeration module is difficult to remove, then get a large screwdriver or similar object and
slightly insert between the module heat sink and PVC base. Then apply lever action evenly on all
sides, just enough to ease it out of the PVC base. Afterwards remove the entire module from the PVC
base and place it gently on table or flat surface. Remove the black foam insulation pad.
14) Do not remove individual Peltier modules yet. Inspect the Peltier modules for green corrosion and
broken leads. Cut the leads and measure any suspected modules with an ohmmeter. A good Peltier
module will measure less than 20 ohms. If no module looks suspicious, you must isolate the bad
part(s) one at a time or you can measure 4 at once, then 2.
15) Once the bad part(s) is isolated, remove the 4 screws that hold the conductive spacer. See Figure 12.
16) Remove the bad part and discard it. Clean the surface of the heat sink and conductive spacer.
17) Refer to Figure 12 to ensure the proper placement of the leads.
 NOTE: The red lead of one connects to the black lead of the next and the leads are never twisted. This is
imperative to ensure that the “HOT” side of the Peltier module is down on the heat sink and the “COLD”
side is up on the conductive spacer.
18) Coat both sides with heat sink compound. Suggested types include Dow Corning type 340, GE type
G641, and American Oil and Supply type300.

19) Refer to Figure 12 to refasten the conductive spacer. Do not over-tighten. First, tighten all 4 screws
finger-tight. Then, in a crosswise pattern, tighten them just to the spring action of the washer.
20) Place heat-shrink tubing over the leads and solder together. Pull heat-shrink tubing over the
connection and shrink using a hot air gun.
21) Tape the leads to the heat sink.
22) Verify proper operation by measuring all 8 modules in series using an ohmmeter connected to the red
and black leads. It should measure about 20 ohms.
23) Replace the black foam pad.
CAUTION:
The re-assembly of the system parts is not the same as disassembly, in reverse order. It is important to read the
steps carefully.
24) Hold and turn the refrigeration module heat sink, with foam insulation, as necessary to mate the
Peltier/conductive spacers with the corresponding holes at the rear of the PVC base.
25) Gently push forward with uniform light pressure until conductive spacers are inserted all the way
through the holes (FIG.11).
26) Secure the refrigeration module into the PVC base by screwing four (4) mounting screws from the
front of the PVC base into the heat sink but leave them slightly loose (FIG.11).
CAUTION:
These MUST be left slightly loose. Tightening these now will push the conductive spacers higher than the
PVC base, causing the reagent trays to rub on the chamber.
27) Position the metallic base frame near the bottom of PVC base and connect the grounding lead
(yellow-green) to the base frame. See Figure 11.
28) Reinstall the base frame into the PVC base using same 14 screws-M6x12. See Figure 11.
29) Gently lay the instrument back down on a flat surface of the table. See Figure 10.
30) Coat the top surfaces of the conductive spacers (exposed through holes on the PVC base) with an
even thin layer of heat sink compound. See Figure 10.
31) Put the NTC sensor (yellow and green-ground leads facing outwards) in its proper place (small hole)
on the bottom of the reagent chamber and retain loosely with M3x8 screw from the top.
32) Fit the reagent chamber into position over the conductive spacers and PVC base holes ensuring that
the protruding NTC sensor with leads is properly seated inside the appropriate slot in the PVC base.
Firmly secure the chamber onto the PVC base by using seven (7) M4x8 screws (inner circle of holes).
See Figure 10.
33) Fully screw eight (8) M4x8 screws into the outer circle of holes (coinciding with Peltier conductive
spacers) so that the conductive spacers make uniform contact with the bottom of chamber. There
should be no space between the chamber and the PVC base.
34) Slightly tighten the four (4) mounting screws (without forcing) securing the refrigeration module. Do
not over-tighten.
35) Re-solder the refrigeration module terminal leads (red and black) and the NTC sensor leads (blue) to
the correct terminal pins of the PCB 8124.
36) At this point, the analyzer can be plugged in to verify operation of the refrigeration. Check the main
power switch on the rear panel and ensure that it is in the "off" position prior to attaching the power
cord. Cooling will begin immediately upon plugging the power in. Feel the reagent chamber to verify
cooling. Unplug the analyzer and continue assembling the analyzer.
37) Replace five (5) reagent trays into their compartments and ensure proper engagement with the detent
balls.
38) Replace deck cover, top cover, and rear cover. Reconnect all tubing and cables. Prepare analyzer for
normal operation.

SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE
5.1 HELPFUL HINTS FOR KIT REPLACEMENT
5.1.1 Pinch Valve Tubing Replacement-Diluter Panel (fig. 15)
 CAUTION:
In the N.C. (normally closed) “rear” slot of the 3- way pinch valve is the wash water supply (Fig.15-
#19) to the Wash Station. This tube is normally primed with Final Wash. It is imperative to
disconnect the Final Wash Bottle connection before removing this tube from the pinch valve.
Otherwise, gravity will cause it to drain the contents of the Final Wash Bottle into the top of the
cuvette wheel, flooding the photometer. BE CERTAIN TO RECONNECT THE WASH WATER
TUBING INTO TO THE REAR SLOT (N.C.) OF THE 3-WAY PINCH VALVE.
To replace pinch valve tubing, perform the following procedure:

1) Detach pinch valve tube ends from the appropriate ducts, and then gently stretch and withdraw from
the side slot of the pinch valve. Pressing in on the actuator will release the tension on the N.C. slots.
2) Discard the worn out tubing.
3) Carefully attach ends of new tubing to the appropriate ducts.
4) Carefully insert the tube into the side slot of the pinch valve. Pressing in on the actuator will release
the tension on the N.C. slots.
5) Make certain that the tubing is not bent inside the slot.
 NOTE:
Remember to record this procedure in the “Services Performed” function of SERVICE
CHECK on the MAC. This will reset the cycle count.
5.1.2 Peristaltic Pump Cartridge Removal and Replacement Procedure (fig.

16)
The peristaltic pump for the needle washer features a removable cartridge, pre-loaded with a special
Silicone compound tube, eliminating set up errors. The disposable cartridge is based on snap-fit principle. As
the cartridge is put in place and locked, the three- (3) rollers within the cartridge engage the unit’s drive shaft.
To replace the cartridge proceed as follows:
1) Remove both ends of the peristaltic pump tubing from the diluter manifold (1).
2) Squeeze the locking catches (3) and remove the defective cartridge (2).
3) Place the new cartridge on the drive shaft (4) and gently press to snap-fit.
4) Carefully attach the pump tubing to both ducts in the diluter manifold. The pump is now ready for
operation.
 NOTE: The service person can open the cartridge to inspect the tubing. Sometimes after long idle
periods, the tubing sticks together under the pressure of the rollers. The service person may decide to fix
the tubing rather than replace the cartridge. It is suggested that the service person practice opening a
cartridge, removing the tube, unsticking it and re-assembling the cartridge.
5.2 SYRINGE TIPS

See 4-1.6 for procedure.

5.3 Vacuum pump maintenance
5.3.1 Check valve replacement (Fig.13)

The plastic check valve prevents back flow of liquid into the pump. It can become stuck closed during long
idle periods. It can also be stuck open by grease or debris from the tank. The valve has a flat end and a pointed
end. The proper flow is from the tank, into the flat end, out of the pointed end, though the clear tubing to the
sink or waste box.
 CAUTION:
Reversing the valve will prevent draining of the tank and will cause flooding of the pump filter and motor.
1) The analyzer and pump should be off. If not, make sure the Drain-Suction lever is in the suction position.
2) Remove the waste drain tube by pressing the collar of the quick-connect fitting and pulling out the tube.
3) Original equipment comes with a check valve that is larger than the replacement (330.9080). The smaller
one is easier to replace.
4) If it is a large valve there will be clear tubing attached directly to the valve. If it is a small valve it will
have black (or blue) tubing attached to the valve body.
5) If it is a small one, simply replace it by pulling off the old and pushing on the new in the proper direction.
6) If it is original, remove the short piece of black(or blue) 5.5mm x 8mm tubing from the tank side and
save.
7) Cut the clear 7mm x 10mm tubing off the sink drain side. Discard the old valve.
8) Cut the saved piece of black tubing in half with strong wire cutters. Make a clean 90 degree cut.
9) Place a piece on each end of the new valve.
10) Insert the pointed end black tube into the long clear drain tubing. Make sure of a tight connection or waste
will spray all over when the pump is drained.
11) Insert the flat end black tube fully into the Drain quick-connect fitting on the pump lid. Make sure of a
tight connection or waste will spray all over when the pump is drained.
12) Test by draining the tank. Observe proper check valve operation.
5.3.2 SUCTION-DRAIN VALVE LUBRICATION (Fig.45)

The Suction-Drain Valve is lubricated with high-vacuum grease. Besides lubrication, the grease acts to seal
gaps that might cause air or liquid leaks. Insufficient grease may cause flooding of the filter and pump. Too
much grease will block ports in the valve or become lodged in the check valve during draining.
1) With power off, disconnect and remove the Waste Lid Manifold.
2) Remove the ball knob/lever by unscrewing it.
3) Remove the (4) M6x50mm hex screws.
4) Clean the valve cone, valve body, and wave spring.
5) Cover the contacting surfaces with a thin coating of Dow high-vacuum grease.
6) Clean and then coat all O-rings, including the large one on the bottom of the lid.
7) Fit the valve cone and body together, making sure that the hole for the lever is accessible.
8) Put the wave spring in place and carefully align the valve body so that the (4) screw holes align with the
(4) threaded holes in the lid. It only fits in one direction.
 CAUTION:
Permanent damage to the lid will result from trying to screw into the unthreaded ports (the ones with the O-
rings) in the lid.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN SCREWS.
9) Start all screws, making sure that they are not cross-threaded.
10) Tighten them evenly in a crossing pattern until they compress the spring and just come tight against the o-
rings.
11) Reconnect the lid to the tank.
12) Verify that the tank will create and hold vacuum between -0.2 bar and –0.4 bar.
13) Verify that the tank will drain. (see Section 3-6)

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING
6.1 BASICS
The best troubleshooting tools are a thorough knowledge of normal operation and the ability to quickly find
information in the appropriate manual.
6.1.1 LEARN THE INSTRUMENT

The service person should become practiced at performing normal operations of the ATAC 8000 system, such
as daily start-up, preparing and loading reagents, and running calibration, controls, and patients. He or she
must be familiar with the sights and sounds of the various instrument cycles.
Take some time to observe an instrument BEFORE it is broken:
Connect a service monitor and keyboard

Turn on the MAC computer and bring it to the point of instrument start-up.
The machine is plugged in but turned OFF. What sound do you hear?
Fans running on the right side?
Is the reagent chamber cold?
What lights come on immediately when you flip the switch to On?
What is on the service screen? Did you hear a chirp as the RAM was checked?
Did you hear a beep? How many BEEPS?

Starting MS DOS?
When did the lamp come on? Do you know where the lamp is?
Listen near the floppy drive. What kind of sound? Program booting from HD?
When did the Vacuum Pump turn on? Do you hear the hiss of the vacuum at the needle
washer?
At what point does the “SCROLL BAR” begin on the MAC?
When do you hear a click? Is power applied to the motors now?
When do things start to move?

Did it begin an automatic ZERO PHOTOMETER?
Are the cuvette readings displayed on the MAC?
That is the start-up cycle. Take time to observe other cycles such as a Zero Photometer, a CFC, the ISE
module, test calibration, control run, etc.

6.1.2 LEARN THE MANUALS
Take time to read the Operator’s Manual, Ready Reference Guide, Service Manual and any other source of
information that will help to “see the big picture”. Although one cannot hope to memorize all the information,
one can learn where to look for the needed information. It is particularly important for the service person to be
able to flow through block diagram, functional description, circuit diagrams, test procedures, operation,
figures, parts lists, and replacement procedures to solve problems quickly.
6.1.3 THE BASIC STEPS

The basic steps to follow with ANY problem are:
1. Identify the most obvious problem. Typically, it is the point where the operator noticed a problem. Do not
assume that the operator’s description of the problem is correct. Often it is over-simplified. For instance,
“My instrument is DEAD” rarely indicates an open fuse and the service person would probably observe
that there are indeed fans running and LEDs lit on the ISE panel.
2. Perform tests or functions to provide more information. Review results. What worked and what did not?
What are the differences between functions that work and those that did not? What do they have in
common?
For example:
Do end-point tests run well, while kinetic tests fail?
-End-point tests are calibrated; kinetic tests are not.
-Kinetic tests are very dependent on precise cuvette temperature; end-points are less so.
-Both require precise sample handling and cuvette washing.
3. Narrow the search to a block. Is the problem with power supply, program loading, motion of a particular
assembly, sample handling, ISE module only, temperature control, etc? Perhaps it is not an instrument
problem, but a reagent problem, MAC computer problem, or operator error.
4. Isolate the faulty component in the block and replace, repair, or resolve the problem.
5. Test thoroughly to confirm the resolution of the problem and assure normal operation of the analyzer.

6.1.4 POWER SUPPLY PROBLEMS
CONDITION OR SYMPTOM ACTION
No fans running, no refrigeration, no LEDs when Check input AC voltage- UPS on? Plugged in?
turned on Wall outlet has power?
Check main fuses in switch housing.
No fans running, no refrigeration when off. Analyzer Check refrigeration fuses.

starts up when turned on but there is no refrigeration. Check PCB8200
Check transformer T2
Fans running, refrigeration cold. No LEDs or blinking Verify there is no 12v battery in power supply. Remove
LEDs when turned on, no start-up, service screen it if found.
blank. Vacuum pump is running. Check connection of transformer T1 to power supply.
Check power supply PCB 8241. Isolate +5V, +12V,
-12V problem.
Fans running, refrigeration cold. At turn-on, LEDs on, Connect service monitor. Error displayed?
2 beeps heard, vacuum pump on, lamp does not light.. Hard drive? Floppy drive? Mini-computer board?
No movement. No Scroll bar on MAC.
Attempt to load ATAC 8000 Op Program.
Fdisk and/or Format HD.
1 beep heard during initialization. If last line displayed on service screen is “Mode Select
Function Code Complete” or “Error SIO Z80”_one of
CPU cards PCB 8130C or PCB8130E may be faulty or
PCB8284.
Fans running, refrigeration cold. At turn-on, LEDs on, “Error 100 or error101” on service monitor?
1 beep heard, vacuum pump on, lamp lights. Motors Program lost.
move. Zero photometer begins but movement stops. FDISK and/or Format HD. Reload software.
Lamp may or may not go out. No Scroll bar on MAC. Replace HD.
Replace mini-computer bd.
Fans running, refrigeration cold. At turn-on, LEDs on, Connect service keyboard and monitor. Press F5, does
1 beep heard, vacuum pump on, lamp lights. Motors analyzer reset? Can you do other functions on service
move. Zero photometer begins and appears to keyboard?
complete. No Scroll bar on MAC. Yes- Problem with RS232 communication between
ATAC 8000 and MAC.
Most likely-Check cable, LightningPCI, MP91, or
MAC modem port for problem.
Less likely- problem could be serial port on mini-
computer board
No- Problem similar to Error 101 problem above.
Fans running, refrigeration cold. At turn-on, LEDs on, Connect service monitor/kybd. Error is likely displayed
1 beep heard, vacuum pump on, lamp lights. Motors such as “Waste Full” or “Low Pressure”.
move. Constant error beeping heard. Possibly double error. Rectify error, press F5 to reset,
No Scroll bar on MAC. Reset attempt gives Timeout then try reset from MAC.
error.

SECTION 7 MAC and Peripherals
7.1 General Information

The MAC computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer, fax modem, multi-port (MP91 or Lightning PCI), Un-
Interruptable Power Source, and Zip Drive make up this group. All may vary in model/manufacturer. All are
provided with manufacturers literature. In addition, the ATAC 8000 Operators Manual includes some
instruction in their use and care. Elan Diagnostics may also issue Technical Bulletins regarding their use. The
service person should use all possible sources of information. This section will add to those sources. The
service person should add manufacturer literature, technical bulletins, and personal notes to this section for
quick reference.
7.2 MAC Computer

The various versions of MACs in the ATAC 8000 system include 7100, 7200, 7300, and G3. Differences are
mainly in speed, memory, and operating system (MAC OS). All have a hard drive, floppy drive, CD ROM,
SCSI port, Modem port, Printer port, ADB port, Monitor port, AC Line In, AC line out to monitor, sound out,
microphone in, and possibly others. Others may include Lightning PCI ports.
1) NOTES:
7.2.1 Operating System (MAC OS)

An operating system is a program that controls the basic operation of the computer; the display, the mouse, the
keyboard, the drives, the ports, etc. It is stored on the hard drive and is loaded at start-up. A very rudimentary
version of operating system is located on a chip. This is often referred to as “boot strap”. This is what controls
the computer while the OS is loading. The OS program is always running in the background when the
computer is on. Without the OS, the computer will not run any other programs. Some programs require a
certain version of OS on the system to operate correctly. At the time of this manual’s writing, all ATAC system
MAC computers are scheduled for update to MAC OS 8.6. This is to allow the use of the ATAC DMS 4.1
software.
1) NOTES:
7.2.2 ATAC DMS Software

1) This is for running the ATAC 8000 and ATAC Data Management System.
2) See ATAC 8000 Operator’s Manual for detailed instruction.
3) NOTES:

7.2.3 ADB port
1) The ADB provides power to, and data from, the keyboard, mouse, joystick, etc.
2) It is identified by a symbol that represents a data bus. The connector has only 4 pins and has a plastic tab
or key to prevent insertion into a modem or printer port.
3) NOTES:
7.2.4 Printer port/Modem port/Chooser

1) The plugs on these are interchangeable. They can be placed in the wrong port. The ports on the computer
are identified by a symbol of a printer and a telephone receiver.
2) In ATAC systems, the printer is always connected to the printer port. The modem port is connected to the
fax modem or the MP91 modem line.
3) The Chooser function under the Apple Menu is used to set the printer and print port. A troubleshooting
technique is to switch printing to the modem port to verify its operation.
4) Apple Talk should always be off. You must restart the computer after turning it off for the change to take
effect.
5) Background printing should be off.
6) NOTES:
7.2.5 Lightning PCI ports

1) This replaces the MP91 as a port expander. It is a card added internally to a PCI slot in the MAC.
2) The ports are set in the ATAC program in Change System-Other Settings- Lightning PCI. Port C to ATAC
8000, Port D to Hematology, Port E to EIA, Port F to Urine strip reader.
3) The fax modem would connect to the Modem port of the MAC.
4) NOTES:
7.2.6 VGA Adapter

1) Later ATAC systems were shipped with VGA monitors instead of Apple monitors. This requires an
adapter.
2) The settings may vary depending on make/model. Generally, the desired resolution is 640 x 480 or multi-
mode. The most common Belkin model has rotary switch on 0 and switches 5,6 and 8 on. Switches 5 & 6
are sync switches.
3) The setting on the MAC is done in Monitors & Sound in Control Panels. Best setting is 640x480, 75hz.
4) NOTES:

7.3 MP91 Multi-port
1) The MP91 can expand the number of modem and printer ports. It is used to provide 4 additional modem
ports for connection to ancillary equipment. In ATAC systems, the printer ports are NEVER connected on
the MP9. It gets power from the ADB port through the ADB line. The modem line connects to the Modem
port of the MAC.
2) The ports are set in the ATAC program in Change System-Other Settings-MP91 Config. Generally, Port 1
is ATAC 8000, Port 2 Hematology, Port 3 EIA, Port 4 Urine strip reader, and Modem to the Fax Modem.
3) NOTES:
7.4 Zip Drive

1) The Zip drive connects to the SCSI port on the MAC. It provides large, fast, removable data storage.
2) Use it for backing up Patient Archives and QC data in Archive Reports.
3) Backup the ATAC DMS Extras folder from the ATAC 8000 Master folder to protect all changes that are
made such as Panel configs, Test ranges, Operator’s names, physicians names, etc.
4) When connecting to SCSI port, the computer must be off.
5) Read Zip Drive literature or “Readme” file on a Zip disk for more information.
6) NOTES:
7.5 Printer
1) There are currently 3 printers that will operate with the ATAC DMS software; Apple Imagewriter II,
Apple LaserWriter, and Epson Stylus Color 740.
2) The Epson printer driver software has been changed several times. The service person should verify the
latest version is installed when troubleshooting printer lock-up problems.
3) NOTES:

SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION...........................................................1-1
1-1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................1-1
1-2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION..........................................................................................................1-1
1-3 BIOHAZARD PRECAUTIONS................................................................................................1-1

1-3.1 SAFETY EQUIPMENT.......................................................................................................1-1
1-3.2 PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................................................1-1
1-3.3 DECONTAMINATION........................................................................................................1-1
1-4 ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS...............................................................................................1-2
SECTION 2 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION.....................................................2-1
2-1 POWER SUPPLY (662.0606).....................................................................................................2-1
2-2 INTERNAL 486/PENTIUM MINI –COMPUTER SYSTEM.................................................2-1

2-2.1 486/PENTIUM MINI-COMPUTER CARD.........................................................................2-1
2-2.2 HARD DRIVE......................................................................................................................2-1
2-2.3 FLOPPY DRIVE..................................................................................................................2-1
2-2.4 SERVICE MONITOR...........................................................................................................2-1
2-2.5 SERVICE KEYBOARD.......................................................................................................2-1
2-3 ATAC 8000 OPERATIONAL PROGRAM...............................................................................2-2

2-3.1 DOS FDISK function............................................................................................................2-2
2-3.2 FORMAT function................................................................................................................2-2
2-3.3 DIAGNOSTICS function......................................................................................................2-2
2-4 DATA SIDE FUNCTIONS..........................................................................................................2-3

2-4.1 CUVETTE WHEEL ASSEMBLY (Fig. 3)...........................................................................2-3
2-4.2 PHOTOMETER (Fig. 3 & 43)..............................................................................................2-4
2-4.3 LIGHT SOURCE (Fig. 3).....................................................................................................2-4
2-4.4 WASHER (Fig. 3, 4, & 31)...................................................................................................2-4
2-4.5 BARCODE READER(Fig.19 &20)......................................................................................2-4
2-4.6 Cuvette Factor Calculation (CFC)........................................................................................2-5
2-4.7 Zero Photometer...................................................................................................................2-5
2-5 DISPENSE SIDE FUNCTIONS.................................................................................................2-6

2-5.1 DILUTER(Fig.14)................................................................................................................2-6
2-5.2 SAMPLE ARM (Fig. 17 & 36)............................................................................................2-7
2-5.3 Liquid Volume Calibration....................................................................................................2-7
2-5.4 SERUM TRAY(Fig. 32).......................................................................................................2-7
2-5.5 REAGENT TRAY(Fig. 33)...................................................................................................2-7
2-6 ISE MODULE(Fig. 34 & 35)......................................................................................................2-8
2-7 REFRIGERATION(Fig. 10, 11, 12 &33)...................................................................................2-9
2-8 VACUUM PUMP(Fig. 13, 24, 26, 44, 45)...................................................................................2-9
2-9 ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BOARDS......................................................................................2-10
SECTION 3 PROCEDURES & ADJUSTMENTS.............................................3-1
3-1 REMOVAL OF COVERS...........................................................................................................3-1

3-1.1 TOP COVER........................................................................................................................3-1
3-1.2 DECK COVER.....................................................................................................................3-1
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3-1.3 REAR COVER.....................................................................................................................3-2
3-1.4 OPENING THE CHASSIS...................................................................................................3-2
3-2 PROGRAM SERVICE PROCEDURES...................................................................................3-3

3-2.1 FDISK...................................................................................................................................3-3
3-2.2 FORMAT..............................................................................................................................3-3
3-2.3 LOAD ATAC 8000 Operational Program.............................................................................3-4
3-2.4 HOME POSITION ALIGNMENTS.....................................................................................3-4
3-2.5 LIQUID VOLUME CALIBRATION...................................................................................3-4
3-2.6 CUVETTE FACTOR CALIBRATION-(CFC).....................................................................3-4
3-2.7 ZERO PHOTOMETER........................................................................................................3-4
3-2.8 CMOS SET-UP UTILITY....................................................................................................3-5
3-3 DIAGNOSTICS MENU PROCEDURES.................................................................................3-6

3-3.1 Alt+F (Select filters).............................................................................................................3-6
3-3.2 Alt+R (Reset)........................................................................................................................3-6
3-3.3 Alt+H (Fill All Cuvettes)......................................................................................................3-6
3-3.4 Alt+W (Empty all Cuvettes).................................................................................................3-6
3-3.5 Alt+C (Empty a Single Cuvette)...........................................................................................3-6
3-3.6 Alt+S (Sampling Test)..........................................................................................................3-6
3-3.7 F5 (Offset Reading)..............................................................................................................3-7
3-3.8 F7 (Zero Photometer)............................................................................................................3-7
3-3.9 F10 (mABS Readings)..........................................................................................................3-7
3-3.10 F8 (millivolt Readings).........................................................................................................3-7
3-4 TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENTS..........................................................................................3-8

3-4.1 CUVETTE TEMPERATURE (ACTUAL MEASUREMENT)............................................3-8
3-4.2 ON-SCREEN READOUT ADJUSTMENT.........................................................................3-8
3-4.3 REAGENT TRAY TEMPERATURE...................................................................................3-9
3-5 Calibration Procedure for Wash Solution Bubble Detector (Fig. 28)...................................3-10
3-6 VACUUM SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS....................................................................................3-11

3-6.1 LOW PRESSURE ALARM (Fig. 13, 14, 26, 30, 45).........................................................3-11
3-6.2 RELIEF VALVE ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 13, 45)..................................................................3-11
SECTION 4 REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES................................................4-1
4-1 REPLACEMENTS.....................................................................................................................4-1
4-1.1 POWER SUPPLY.................................................................................................................4-1
4-1.2 LAMP................................................................................................................................... 4-2
4-1.3 MINI-COMPUTER BOARD “KIT”....................................................................................4-3
4-1.4 HARD DRIVE......................................................................................................................4-4
4-1.5 FLOPPY DRIVE..................................................................................................................4-4
4-1.6 SYRINGES(Fig. 22 & 27)....................................................................................................4-5
4-1.7 CUVETTES(Fig. 3 & 5).......................................................................................................4-5
4-1.8 CUVETTE PELTIER MODULES and NTC........................................................................4-6
4-1.9 PHOTOMETER....................................................................................................................4-8
4-1.10 REAGENT PELTIER MODULES.......................................................................................4-9
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE............................................................................ 5-1
5-1 HELPFUL HINTS FOR KIT REPLACEMENT.....................................................................5-1

5-1.1 Pinch Valve Tubing Replacement-Diluter Panel (fig. 15).....................................................5-1
5-1.2 Peristaltic Pump Cartridge Removal and Replacement Procedure (fig. 16)........................5-1
5-2 SYRINGE TIPS...........................................................................................................................5-1
5-3 Vacuum pump maintenance.......................................................................................................5-2

5-3.1 Check valve replacement (Fig.13)........................................................................................5-2
5-3.2 SUCTION-DRAIN VALVE LUBRICATION (Fig.45)........................................................5-2
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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................6-1
6-1 BASICS........................................................................................................................................ 6-1

6-1.1 LEARN THE INSTRUMENT..............................................................................................6-1
6-1.2 LEARN THE MANUALS....................................................................................................6-2
6-1.3 THE BASIC STEPS.............................................................................................................6-2
6-1.4 POWER SUPPLY PROBLEMS...........................................................................................6-3
SECTION 7 MAC AND PERIPHERALS...........................................................7-1
7-1 General Information...................................................................................................................7-1
7-2 MAC Computer...........................................................................................................................7-1

7-2.1 Operating System (MAC OS)...............................................................................................7-1
7-2.2 ATAC DMS Software...........................................................................................................7-1
7-2.3 ADB port..............................................................................................................................7-2
7-2.4 Printer port/Modem port/Chooser.........................................................................................7-2
7-2.5 Lightning PCI ports..............................................................................................................7-2
7-2.6 VGA Adapter........................................................................................................................7-2
7-3 MP91 Multi-port.........................................................................................................................7-3
7-4 Zip Drive...................................................................................................................................... 7-3
7-5 Printer..........................................................................................................................................7-3
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SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1.3 BIOHAZARD PRECAUTIONS

1.3.1 SAFETY EQUIPMENT

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2.2 INTERNAL 486/PENTIUM MINI –COMPUTER SYSTEM

2.2.1 486/PENTIUM MINI-COMPUTER CARD

2.2.2 HARD DRIVE

2.2.3 FLOPPY DRIVE

2.2.4 SERVICE MONITOR

2.2.5 SERVICE KEYBOARD

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There are two (2) ATAC 8000 Operational Program disks.

Disk 2 has the Operational Program.

2.3.1 DOS FDISK function

2.3.2 FORMAT function

2.3.3 DIAGNOSTICS function

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The instrument has a cycle time of approximately 14 seconds:

2.4.1 CUVETTE WHEEL ASSEMBLY (Fig. 3)

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2.4.3 LIGHT SOURCE (Fig. 3)

2.4.4 WASHER (Fig. 3, 4, & 31)

2.4.5 BARCODE READER(Fig.19 &20)

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2.4.7 Zero Photometer

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2.5.3 Liquid Volume Calibration

2.5.4 SERUM TRAY(Fig. 32)

2.5.5 REAGENT TRAY(Fig. 33)

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2.8 VACUUM PUMP(Fig. 13, 24, 26, 44, 45)

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8200 Reagent Refrigeration Control PCB

8201 Needle Connector PCB (formerly Arm liquid heater/sensor PCB)

8205 Back Plane PCB

8206 Peltier Interface PCB

8207 Barcode Interface PCB

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8238 Pre-amplifier PCB (This is part of assembly 662.0608 Photometer)

8248 Pre-amplifier PCB (part of assembly 662.0734 Photometer)

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THIS PORTION OF THE CIRCUIT SHOULD BE DISABLED IN ALL ANALYZERS.

8261 Double Diluter Driver PCB

8264 Quad Stepping Motor Driver PCB

8270 ISE Clipper PCB

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8278 ISE Module Controller PCB

8279 ISE Pre-amplifier PCB

8284 IBM-BT Bus Interface PCB

8285 Multifunction PCB

8296 Sensors Interface PCB

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3.1 REMOVAL OF COVERS

3.1.1 TOP COVER

3.1.2 DECK COVER

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3.1.4 OPENING THE CHASSIS

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From MAC computer;