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The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing. However, Siemens continues to improve products and reserves the right to change specifications, equipment, and maintenance procedures at any time without notice. If the ADVIA LabCell or ADVIA WorkCell CDX system is used in a manner different than specified by Siemens, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. Observe all warning and hazard statements.
Contents
1 Overview ...........................................................................5
Enhanced LAS Software Features .................................................. 5 Hardware Overview .......................................................................... 6 Software Overview ........................................................................... 8
Automation System Software .................................................................. 8 LineMaster Software ............................................................................... 9 Router Software .....................................................................................15 ADVIA Chemistry System Software........................................................15 Operating Sequence ..............................................................................16
Maintenance ...................................................................25
Daily Maintenance .......................................................................... 25
Troubleshooting .............................................................26
Processing Events ......................................................................... 26 Using the Diagnostics Screens..................................................... 27
Using the Diagnostics Screen.................................................................27 Using the Diagnostics Screen (Enhanced LAS Software).......................30
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Unlocking and Flushing the Gate During Processing................. 39 Troubleshooting Skipped Sample Tube Conditions ................... 41
Troubleshooting a Skipped Sample Tube Condition ...............................41
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1 Overview
The ADVIA Chemistry system is a clinical chemistry analyzer for in vitro diagnostic use that runs tests on human serum, plasma, or urine in random access, batch, and STAT (interrupt) modes. The ADVIA 1650, ADVIA 1800, and ADVIA 2400 Chemistry systems are collectively called the ADVIA Chemistry system. The ADVIA Chemistry Interface Kit allows you to include the ADVIA Chemistry system on your ADVIA LabCell or ADVIA WorkCell CDX system. This document is a supplement to the ADVIA Automation Solutions Operators Guide. For operating procedures of the ADVIA Chemistry system, refer to the appropriate ADVIA Chemistry Operators Guide. IMPORTANT: This document provides separate information and instructions for Enhanced LAS software only where features and procedures significantly differ. Sections specifically for Enhanced LAS software are clearly labeled; if no designation appears, information and procedures apply to the ADVIA Chemistry systems with and without Enhanced LAS software.
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Hardware Overview
The ADVIA Chemistry interface contains the following components:
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Monitor Workstation Automation interface computer ADVIA Chemistry system computer On/Off switch Top cover
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Main breaker Auxiliary power Interface box (not used with Enhanced LAS software) Waste container with waste pump Water input Power junction box
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Software Overview
Automation System Software
The automation system uses 2 software applications: The LineMaster workspace serves as the primary point of interaction between the operator and the automation system. The LineMaster computer communicates with and controls the active status of all instruments and components. The LineMaster workspace reports analytical instrument events, tube status, and automation system status. The Router software controls the divert gates and interface gates. It defines the route of a sample tube on the track and balances the workload among instruments that perform the same tests. The operator uses the LineMaster software to perform the following operations for the ADVIA Chemistry interface: select the ADVIA Chemistry interface change the state of the ADVIA Chemistry interface view events view and change the Test List screen view the Diagnostics screen
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LineMaster Software
The LineMaster workspace provides access to the Details, Events, Test List, and Diagnostics screens. To access ADVIA Chemistry system screens, select the ADVIA Chemistry station button.
For systems with more than 1 ADVIA Chemistry system, each ADVIA Chemistry system station button provides access to information, events, and data unique to that interface. NOTE: If you use ADVIA Chemistry systems with Enhanced LAS software and ADVIA Chemistry systems without Enhanced LAS software, ensure that station names allow you to easily identify these different systems. IMPORTANT: For Enhanced LAS software, all ADVIA Chemistry system LineMaster screens display the Diagnostics button above the Test List button.
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Details Screen
The Details screen displays when you select the ADVIA Chemistry system station button. The Details screen shows the current operational state of the interface.
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Events Screen
The Events screen displays event messages associated with the ADVIA Chemistry system interface.When an event occurs, a white, yellow, or red status bar appears above the ADVIA Chemistry system station button. A white bar indicates a minor event; a yellow bar indicates that the interface requires operator attention; a red bar indicates a failure that causes the interface to stop. You can review the event log to identify these conditions.
The Events screen displays only the event messages associated with the ADVIA Chemistry interface. The screen includes the following buttons: The Event Details button displays details about the selected event. The Acknowledge button removes the selected event from the unacknowledged list. The Acknowledge All button removes all events from the unacknowledged list. You can view the Acknowledged list by selecting the blank field above Unacknowledged. This displays additional minor events that are auto-acknowledged. You can use the arrow in the Log Time column to change the sort order. The arrow in the Severity column allows you to choose a specific severity level. In addition, you can sort by the Log Time, Machine, Severity, Message, and Code columns by placing the cursor above the column name and typing a keyword or number.
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The Test List screen for Enhanced LAS software includes the following additional information: A new Instrument column shows availability of tests. A test can be unavailable when calibration is necessary, and when the test is not within control range, or when reagents are empty. If the checkbox is cleared, the test cannot run. If a common reagent is empty, the Online button turns light blue, indicating that the instrument is in the Pause state. The instrument completes tests for sample tubes that are currently in process if they do not require common reagents. Refer to Recovering from the Pause State (Enhanced LAS Software) for additional information. For routing purposes only, you can select a forced routing test. Forced routing tests send a sample tube that requires a rerun to a different instrument or to the same instrument, ignoring normal routing requirements. For repeat/reflex tests, a forced routing test downloads with a workorder from the ADVIA CentraLink system to the LineMaster. Forced routing tests do not appear in the test map and have no results. NOTE: You must first configure a forced routing test on the global test list. When you select the down arrow above the Selected column, you can see the selected checkbox, a cleared checkbox, and a blank area. When you select the blank area, the system displays the complete global test list. You can then select a forced routing test from the list.
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Diagnostics Screen
The Diagnostics screen displays status information about the ADVIA Chemistry interface. You can use this screen for troubleshooting purposes and on a daily basis when you bring the ADVIA Chemistry interface offline. To access diagnostic features, select the ADVIA Chemistry system station button and then select Diagnostics.
For descriptions of all Diagnostics screen fields, refer to Using the Diagnostics Screens.
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Router Software
For information on the Router software, refer to the ADVIA Automation Solutions Operators Guide.
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Operating Sequence
The ADVIA Chemistry interface operates according to the following sequence: 1. A sample tube routes to the ADVIA Chemistry station. 2. At the divert gate, the system reads the sample tube barcode and diverts the sample tube to the side track. 3. The system sends a workorder request to the ADVIA CentraLink system. 4. At the interface gate, the sample tube moves to the pick position. 5. The system reads the barcode again and verifies that the sequence of tubes in the side track is correct.
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Gate control button Divert gate Side track Interface gate Pick position Place position Main track
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6. The system aspirates directly from the sample tube. NOTE: If there is no workorder, the sample is out of sequence, or the barcode is not read, the system aspirates the sample without producing results and moves the sample tube to the main track. For Enhanced LAS software, when these conditions occur, the system does not aspirate the sample tube before it moves from the interface gate to the main track. If this occurs, refer to Troubleshooting for instructions. 7. When processing completes, the sample tube moves back to the side track and then to the main track.
CAUTION
Do not remove samples directly from the side track or interface gate. If you remove a sample directly from the side track or interface gate, the system aspirates the next sample tube without producing results and routes it to the main track. For Enhanced LAS software, the system does not aspirate the sample tube before it moves from the interface gate to the main track. 8. The ADVIA Chemistry system sends the test results directly to the ADVIA CentraLink system.
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4. At the Details screen, select Offline. Wait for the Offline button to turn white. 5. Select Diagnostics. 6. At the Diagnostics screen, ensure that the /HNREADY checkbox is selected. If the checkbox is not selected, refer to Troubleshooting. 7. Select Online.
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8. At the ADVIA Chemistry system workspace, perform the following steps: a. Select Start. b. At the Start Conditions screen, in the Ordinary sample area, below the Outside analyze field, select the Routine smp. Analyze checkbox.
c. Select Start. d. Select OK. 9. At the Diagnostics screen, perform the following steps: a. Ensure that the /BMONL checkbox is selected and wait 2 minutes. b. Ensure that the /BMREADY checkbox is selected. If either checkbox is cleared, refer to Troubleshooting. 10. Wait while the cuvette washes complete and the Online button transitions from light blue to white. 11. Wait for the station button to turn green.
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5. At the Diagnostics screen, select Offline. Wait for the Offline button to turn white. 6. At the Test List screen, verify that the Instrument column checkbox is selected for all required tests (refer to Figure 7). 7. If the checkbox is not selected, perform the following steps: a. Select Shutdown. b. Replenish reagents. c. Repeat steps 4-7. d. Select Online.
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8. At the ADVIA Chemistry system workspace, perform the following steps: a. Select Start. b. At the Start Conditions screen, in the Ordinary sample area, below the Outside analyze field, select the Routine smp. Analyze checkbox.
c. Select Start. d. Select OK. At the LineMaster, bring the system online. The Online button remains light blue. Wait while the cuvette washes complete. Wait for the Online button to turn white. Wait for the station button to turn green.
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3. At the Start Conditions screen, perform the following steps: a. Load sample tubes in the Sample Manager. b. In the Ordinary sample area, below the Tray no.field, select the Routine smp. Analyze checkbox. c. Next to Analyze mode, ensure that the Barcode radio button is selected. d. Select Start. e. Select OK. f. At the Sample confirmation screen, select OK. After the system aspirates all samples on the ADVIA Chemistry system sample tray, processing resumes from the automation system.
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3 Maintenance
For ADVIA Chemistry system maintenance information, refer to the ADVIA Chemistry Operators Guide.
CAUTION
Do not allow any liquid to flow into the interface gate during cleaning. Wring or dry the soft cloth or cotton-tipped applicator so that it is damp before you begin cleaning.
Daily Maintenance
Inspecting the ADVIA Chemistry Interface Gate
Perform the following steps at the interface gate: 1. Inspect the gate for the presence of dust or serum: a. Inspect the barcode reader. b. Inspect the gate sensors. c. Inspect the index wheel. 2. If you find dust or serum, use a mild soapy solution and a soft cloth or cotton-tipped applicator to remove any soil. 3. Dry the area with a soft cloth. 4. At the ADVIA Chemistry system, ensure that all reagents and consumables are filled.
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4 Troubleshooting
Processing Events
The ADVIA Chemistry Events screen displays event messages associated with a specific ADVIA Chemistry system station and provides recommended corrective actions. Event messages are listed chronologically, with the most recent event at the top. You can sort event messages by log time, severity, machine, message, and event code. You can also arrange event messages by acknowledged events or unacknowledged events. When an ADVIA Chemistry system event occurs, a white, yellow, or red alert bar displays above the ADVIA Chemistry system station button. Perform the following steps when an event occurs: 1. At the LineMaster workspace, select the ADVIA Chemistry station button. 2. Select Events. 3. Select an event. 4. Select Event Details. 5. Carefully read the event message and follow the recommended corrective actions. 6. Acknowledge the event by selecting the event and then selecting Acknowledge or Acknowledge All. The Event Log screen displays system fatal, station fatal, operator required, and warning labels in the Status column. Event messages have no status notation.
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the ADVIA Chemistry system is initializing. the ADVIA Chemistry system initiated a run or is running. This signal is required to process samples. the system is online and is ready to process sample tubes. In normal operation, BMREADY displays a checkmark approximately 2 minutes after BMONL displays. This signal is required to process samples. a request for a barcode. This is a momentary signal that the operator cannot see.
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/BMSMP
the ADVIA Chemistry system is sampling. In normal operation, this checkmark displays when the Lock Status checkbox is selected. When the BMSMP is checked, the interface gate does not move.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to unlock a gate while the BMSMP checkbox is selected. Unlocking the gate while the BMSMP checkbox is selected can damage the probe or spill a sample tube. Before unlocking a gate, at the ADVIA Chemistry system, check the status of the probe. Refer to Unlocking and Flushing the Gate During Processing for additional information. /BMTRBL a fault occurred at the ADVIA Chemistry system. The ADVIA Chemistry system will not process sample tubes until you resolve the problem.
/HNREADY
the ADVIA Chemistry system is online or offline. When this checkbox is cleared, the ADVIA Chemistry interface cannot process sample tubes and does not start. If you attempt to start the system when HNREADY is not available, an HNREADY not available message displays at the ADVIA Chemistry interface. a sample tube arrived at the aspiration position of the ADVIA Chemistry system. This is a momentary signal.
/SMPREQ
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Display Area
The Display area includes the I/O Signals, Serial Messages, and Controller Activity checkboxes. Ensure that these checkboxes are selected.
Actions Area
The Actions area contains the following buttons.
Button Description
Select this button to clear text in the Log area. Your technical support provider uses this text area. Select this button only when the interface is unresponsive and requires emergency maintenance. The Terminate button forces the interface to the shutdown state. Select this button to clear the Lock Status checkbox. Use this button only for emergency maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
Unlock Gate
Log Area
In the Log area, serial messages reflect the communication between the automation system and the ADVIA Chemistry system.
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Select this button to view all sample tube barcodes currently in the side track. Select this button to reset the automation system queue. When you use this button, sample tubes are flushed from the side track, circle the track once and then divert to the instrument. NOTE: If you select this button when the system is online, the Change State window displays, forcing you to bring the system offline. Select this button only when the interface is unresponsive and requires emergency maintenance. The Terminate button forces the interface to the shutdown state.
Terminate
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Description
Unlock Gate
Select this button to unlock the interface gate. Use this button only for emergency maintenance and troubleshooting procedures. Refer to Unlocking and Flushing the Gate During Processing for additional information. Select this button to test communication between the instrument and LineMaster. If you select this button when the system is in the shutdown state, the Change State window displays, forcing you to bring the system offline. NOTE: Use this button only when the system is in the online or offline state.
System Status
a puck is at the pick position of the interface gate. a sample tube is at the pick position of the interface gate the instrument is aspirating a sample tube and the gate is locked. If you press and then lift the gate control button when the gate is locked, the system will not flush tubes and pucks from the interface gate. You do not need to monitor this signal during normal operation. During emergency maintenance and troubleshooting procedures, you can use the Unlock Gate button to unlock and then flush the gate in a proper sequence. Refer to Unlocking and Flushing the Gate During Processing for additional information. the instrument is ready to receive and aspirate sample tubes. the automation system transmitted the barcode to the instrument. the instrument is aspirating a sample.
Router area
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Barcode Area
You can use the fields in the Barcode area to monitor the quality of the barcodes and the barcode reader in real time. The Barcode Actions area contains the following fields:
Field Description
This field displays the barcode of the last sample tube diverted to the instrument. * This field displays the barcode of the sample tube currently being aspirated.* This field displays the barcode of the last sample tube moved to the Place position of the interface gate.*
These fields display No Read when the system cannot read the barcode.
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Perform the following steps to resolve a fatal error condition: to view the error report.
2. At the Error Report screen, double-select the Stop or Warning + Stop errors to view details. Follow instructions for resolving the error if instructions display. 3. Resolve the problem that caused error. 4. Select Initialize. The system performs wash and homing functions. 5. At the LineMaster workspace, bring the interface offline: The station button turns white. 6. If the station button does not turn white, perform the following steps: a. Select Diagnostics. b. At the Diagnostics screen, select Terminate. If the ADVIA Chemistry system does not go to the white shutdown state, contact your technical service provider. 7. Select Online.
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8. At the ADVIA Chemistry system workspace, perform the following steps (refer to Figure 12): a. Select Start. b. At the Start Conditions screen, in the Ordinary sample area, below the Outside analyze field, select the Routine smp. Analyze checkbox. c. Select Start. d. Select OK. The system starts its wash cycles, which complete in approximately 2 minutes. 9. At the LineMaster, verify that the ADVIA Chemistry interface is ready to process sample tubes: a. At the LineMaster workspace, select the ADVIA Chemistry system station button. b. Select Diagnostics. c. At the Diagnostics screen, in the Inputs from Instrument area, ensure that /BMONL is selected. d. Ensure that the /BMREADY checkbox is selected. 10. Acknowledge the events: a. At the ADVIA Chemistry Details screen, select Events. b. Select Acknowledge All. NOTE: If signals are missing or if additional events occur, check the cable connections on the interface box (refer to Figure 2) and the corresponding cable connections at the back of ADVIA Chemistry interface computer. If the problem persists, contact your technical support provider.
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Do not flush the gates while the system processes sample tubes unless emergency maintenance or troubleshooting conditions occur. Flushing the gates can damage the system. Always replenish reagents and consumables prior to starting daily operation. If necessary, perform the following steps to flush the gate while the system processes sample tubes: 1. At the ADVIA Chemistry system workspace, select Pause. Wait while the system aspirates 1 or 2 more sample tubes in the Pause/shift state, in transition to the pause state. 2. At the LineMaster workspace, select the ADVIA Chemistry station button. 3. At the Details screen, select Offline. 4. Select Diagnostics. 5. At the Diagnostics screen, select Unlock Gate. 6. If the gate remains locked, perform the following steps: a. Switch to the Router computer. b. At the Router Main screen select F1 MAIN. c. Select the stack light of the ADVIA Chemistry system station. d. At the Station screen, verify that the Picking flag is gray.
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If the picking flag is yellow, at LineMaster, select Offline. Select Online. Wait several seconds and then select Offline. Select Shutdown. This clears the picking flag. 7. At the ADVIA Chemistry system, press the gate control button down and then lift it up. Sample tubes move from the ADVIA Chemistry system interface gate and return to the main track. NOTE: Allow the system to finish processing the aspirated sample tubes. When processing completes and the system is in the Ready state, replace reagents or consumables according to normal procedures. 8. Perform the necessary emergency maintenance or troubleshooting procedures.
CAUTION
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At the ADVIA Chemistry system, ensure that you select the Initialize button. If you do not select the Initialize button, the system skips tubes at the interface gate. Skipping these tubes can damage the sample probe. 9. At the ADVIA Chemistry system, select the Initialize button to clear the internal sample queue. 10. At the LineMaster workspace, select the ADVIA Chemistry system station button. 11. At the Details screen, select Offline. 12. At the ADVIA Chemistry system workspace, perform the following steps (refer to Figure 12): a. Select Start. b. At the Start Conditions screen, in the Ordinary sample area, below the Outside analyze field, select the Routine smp. Analyze checkbox. At the LineMaster Diagnostics screen, wait until the BMREADY checkbox displays a check. For Enhanced LAS software, verify that the Diagnostics screen displays the test map. c. Select Start. d. Select OK. The system starts its wash cycles, which take approximately 2 minutes to complete. 13. Bring the interface online.
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Do not leave sample tubes on the automation system if they have repeatedly skipped. Skipped sample tubes return to the ADVIA Chemistry system when the system reads barcode at the divert gate but misreads it at the interface gate. For ADVIA Chemistry systems without Enhanced LAS software, this causes depletion of the sample. For Enhanced LAS software, the sample tube continues to circle the track but is not depleted. Remove sample tubes that have repeatedly skipped from the automation system. If the ADVIA Chemistry system alarm alerts you to a skipped sample tube, perform the following procedure. 1. At the ADVIA Chemistry workspace, locate the SID of the skipped sample tube: to view the error report. a. At the ADVIA Chemistry system, select b. Double-select the message that reads LAS/RH: skip sample ID received. c. Record the Pre-read ID, which is the SID of the skipped sample tube. At the LineMaster workspace, select System > SIQ or press F5. At the SIQ screen, select the Workorders tab. In the SID field, enter the barcode number of the misread sample tube. Select Enter. When the sample tube information displays, select Route to SIQ. If the sample tube is still on the track, it circles the track again and then routes to the SIQ gate or SIQ tray. Examine the sample tube barcode label for proper positioning and clarity. If the necessary, replace the label according to your laboratory procedures. Reintroduce the sample tube to the automation system via an SIQ gate or Load tray.
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Do not select SCAN until you replenish reagents. Selecting SCAN before you replenish reagents can damager reagent probes. Always replenish reagents before you select SCAN. The system aspirates several additional samples before it suspends processing and the reagent trays stop moving. The RGT SCAN screen displays After Loading Reagents, click SCAN to perform a barcode scan. 2. Replenish reagents. 3. Replace reagent covers. 4. At the RGT SCAN screen, select SCAN. Wait until BCD SCANNING Please wait for a while no longer displays and the system resumes processing. NOTE: The reagent or method may require an RBL or calibration before the method becomes available.
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5 Sample Management
For sample management information, refer to the ADVIA Automation Solutions Operators Guide.
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6 System Configuration
Enhanced Routing (Enhanced LAS Software)
The enhanced routing feature is available only with Enhanced LAS software and requires a specific configuration. Discuss enhanced routing options with your local service provider before you install Enhanced LAS software NOTE: With enhanced routing, the system can create duplicate test aspirations, using additional reagents and producing duplicate results. If you use enhanced routing, you may need to change ADVIA CentraLink settings to avoid duplicate results. If a reagent is not available, a test is not calibrated, or a test fails QC, enhanced routing allows a sample tube to route to another instrument that can perform the test. If no other instrument with that test is available, the sample tube routes to the Partial Processed tray. Enhanced routing can offer faster Turn Around Time for sample tube processing. If you turn off enhanced routing and a test is not available at an instrument, the system marks all tests Route Complete, although some tests were not performed. In this case, these sample tubes route to the Unload tray rather than to the Partial Processed tray. This is the current behavior for systems without Enhanced LAS Software.
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Contact Information
This section provides the following information: the address of the Siemens authorized representative, which is the Siemens contact within the European community the Siemens addresses for obtaining service and technical information and for ordering supplies
Addresses
For technical assistance, contact your local technical support provider. www.siemens.com/diagnostics
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Pty Ltd 885 Mountain Highway Bayswater Victoria 3153 Australia
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Appendix C: Supplies
For all warranty and support information related to the automation system, refer to the ADVIA Automation Solutions Operators Guide.
Appendix D: Specifications
Specification Requirements
1711 mm (W) x 867 mm (D) x 1340 mm (L) 630 kg (uncrated) Direct Interface 13.6 amps @ 220 volts 50/60Hz NA 40 liters per hour
Appendix E: Symbols
For information on automation system symbols, refer to the ADVIA Automation Solutions Operators Guide.
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Appendix F: Glossary
For a complete glossary of terms associated with automation systems, refer to the ADVIA Automation Solutions Operators Guide.
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ADVIA Automation Solutions ADVIA Automation Solutions A system of modular components that can be configured to create custom, open laboratory automation systems for sample tube management. A term used by Siemens to describe its product line of automated systems, including the ADVIA LabCell and ADVIA WorkCell CDX systems. Each automation system is comprised of modular components used to create laboratory automation solutions for sample tube management. An ADVIA LabCell or ADVIA WorkCell CDX system. A data management software that manages the results and QC for each instrument, and provides a connection to the customers laboratory information system (LIS). ADVIA CentraLink provides a single point of use for results generated by the instruments connected to the automation system.
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Barcode Barcode reader A code consisting of lines of varying widths that can be read optically with a scanning device. An optical character reader that can read data represented by bar codes and translate the codes into digital signals.
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Cold storage A refrigerated area designated for storing completed samples. Samples are assigned by the operator to predefined cold storage locations within one or more refrigerators on a particular door and shelf.
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Divert gate A device on the main track of the conveyor that moves sample tubes from the main track onto a side track. A barcode reader scans the sample tube barcode label, and based on information received from the ADVIA CentraLink system, the sample is diverted onto the side track or continues on to the next gate.
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E-stop Event Log An emergency button or cord that immediately stops all mechanical motion. A LineMaster screen that displays and archives event messages and recommended corrective actions.
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Gate Divert gates and interface gates read barcodes and direct sample tubes on the conveyor to instruments and modules, where testing and processing take place. An on/off button located on top of the divert gate that turns the station power, divert gate, and interface gate on and off. Press the gate control button to turn the station off. Lift the gate control button to turn the station on. A list of all laboratory tests that can be performed on or off the automation system. The ADVIA CentraLink system, the instrument test lists, and the sort tray use the global test list to determine the routing of samples.
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ID In the global test list, a unique numeric identifier assigned to a sample for a specific test. The ID is a shortened form of the test name that the laboratory uses to identify a test. An analyzer, excluding the robot and other interface components, that conducts medical tests or procedures on samples. A subset of the global test list that defines which tests are performed by a specific analyzer or module connected to the automation system. A device on a side track, located directly in front of an analyzer or module, that reads the sample barcode, then selects and positions the sample so it can be processed by a connected analyzer or module and returned to the main track. A computer that builds an interface between the LineMaster software and an instrument or module. An interface computer controls signals and communication data to and from the instrument.
Instrument
Interface gate
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Light tower Vertically stacked colored lights that indicate system status information. The color of an illuminated light indicates the operating status of a robot or gate. Red indicates a serious error occurred on the automation system. The conveyor, robots, and instruments and modules stop. The operator must take corrective action. Yellow indicates a station is offline. The conveyor continues to run. The operator must take corrective action. White indicates all stations are online. The conveyor continues to run. The operator should take corrective action at the station. Green indicates the conveyor is running. A computer-based system that allows the operator to control sample management for the entire automation system. Also called the LineMaster workspace, it is the primary point of interaction between the operator and the automation system. The LineMaster server communicates with and controls the active status of all instruments and components connected to the system. The LineMaster reports events, tube status, and automation system status. Lab Information System
LineMaster
LIS
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Module A connected system, such as the Sample Manager, that performs sample tube management functions but does not analyze samples.
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Name The name of a test in the global test list. This name must be the same name used by the ADVIA CentraLink system.
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Offline A station is not operational. Non-robotic interfaces reach the offline state when the station no longer diverts sample tubes to the side track. Robotic interfaces reach the offline state after the instrument or module checks all safety features and the robot homes. A station is operational. The automation system diverts samples to the stations interface gate, where they are picked by the robot and processed or directly aspirated at the gate. The main screen of the LineMaster that displays the system configuration.
Online
Overview screen
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Pick Pick position A robot action that picks up a sample tube from one point prior to placing it at another point. The position at an interface gate at which instrument probes aspirate samples, or from which robots pick sample tubes for processing. The position at an interface gate to which robots return sample tubes after processing. A weighted cylindrical carrier that holds a single sample tube as it moves on the main track and side tracks.
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Queue A line of sample tubes on the side track waiting for processing. The queue typically holds up to 20 samples, with 15 extra positions reserved for STAT.
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RCC Robot Control Cabinet. This component supports instruments and modules containing robots. It houses all the electronic robotic controls and a computer that communicates with the LineMaster software. A mechanism that picks sample tubes or racks from one position and places them at another on the automation system. Robots are flexible and move in 3 axes: X, theta, and Z. There are 2 types of robots: Interface robots pick sample tubes from the interface gate and move them into the instrument or module. Internal robots move samples within an instrument or module. Software that routes samples to the appropriate stations by controlling the divert gates and interface gates. The Router software communicates with the ADVIA CentraLink system and receives workorders with tests and ID information. The Router software also determines, based on system configuration inputs, the sequence of stations to which a sample is delivered, and balances the workload between stations with the same instruments or modules.
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Sample A test tube filled with some media requiring testing or processing. Samples may include serum, whole blood, plasma, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), urine, and QC materials. All sample tubes must include a unique barcode label by which the automation system can differentiate among patients and among different sample types from the same patient. A module that moves sample tubes from the input trays to the conveyor for processing, and when processing is complete, from the conveyor to the output trays. A thin glass or plastic container, closed at one end, containing a sample. The conveyor transports a sample tube in a puck on the surface of the track. Sample tubes include a unique barcode by which the automation system differentiates among patients and among different sample types from the same patient.
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Sample tube
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A station is not in communication with the LineMaster computer. In the shutdown state, the robot or instrument stops placing and picking samples. Independent of the automation system, the instruments may continue operation. For instruments that aspirate directly from the interface gate, the station waits for an aspiration to complete before shutting down. The barcode number that identifies the sample to the automation system. The barcode number links the sample tube with the workorder. Sample-in-question A station gate or a tray defined as SIQ in the Sample Manager that receives sample tubes requiring manual operator intervention. The automation system sends samples to SIQ when it cannot direct them to a station. This occurs when a sample barcode is not readable, the sample has no workorder, the sample is a duplicate, or sampling problems occurred at a station. After the operator corrects the problem, the sample is checked into the system.
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Test Tray Analyzing a sample. A device that holds up to 100 sample tubes. Each tray has a unique barcode on the top and all 4 sides for easy identification in cold storage. The operator places trays into the Sample Manager and defines each tray as 1 of the following: Load Mixed tray, which contains sample tubes ready for testing When the automation system includes a Decapper, a Load Mixed tray accommodates sections of capped and uncapped sample tubes. STAT tray, which contains sample tubes requiring immediate processing. Sample tubes in STAT trays have higher priority than sample tubes processed from any other tray. When the automation system includes a Decapper, the STAT tray accommodates sections of capped and uncapped sample tubes. Unload tray, which contains sample tubes that were processed and are ready for removal. Partial Processed tray, which contains sample tubes with incomplete routes. SIQ tray, which contains sample tubes that are samplesin-question (SIQ) or unknown samples and performs the same function as an SIQ station. Centrifuge Override tray, which contains sample tubes that do not route to the Centrifuge/Decapper interface module. When the automation system includes a Decapper, the Centrifuge Override tray accommodates all capped or all uncapped sample tubes. MultiZone tray, which contains a maximum of 5 different zones, each of which can correspond to the Unload tray, Partial Processed tray, and Sort tray types: Sort tray, which contains sample tubes sorted by tests. AutoSwitch tray, which the system can use for loading and unloading sample tubes. When the automation system includes a Decapper, the AutoSwitch tray accommodates sections of capped and uncapped sample tubes. Unknown tray, which contains sample tubes with unknown status. The Sample Manager does not pick sample tubes from an Unknown tray.
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Username The name of the operator logged on to the automation system.
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Workspace The user interface of the automation system, also called the LineMaster workspace, which includes a System Management area and a Control Management area. The System Management area displays system information depending on the system button selected and contains the log on badge. The Station Management area allows the operator to select station buttons and view station-specific data.
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