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- Page 1 Clinitek Advantus Clinitek Advantus Analyzer Analyzer Operator’s Guide Operator’s Guide 06635252 (133932 Rev. A), 2007-06 06635252 (133932 Rev. A), 2007-06...
- Page 2 However, time of printing. However, Siemens Diagnostics continues to improve products and reserves the right to Siemens Diagnostics continues to improve products and reserves the right to change specifications, equipment, and maintenance procedures at...
- Page 3 Contents Contents Using this Guide Using this Guide Conventions Conventions ....................................8 8 1 1 Overview and Intended Use Overview and Intended Use Hardware Overview Hardware Overview................................10 User Interface....User Interface................................10 T T esting and esting and Printing Areas Printing Areas ......
- Page 4 Overview ....................71 Unpacking the Analyzer ................ 71 Installing the Analyzer ................74 Installing Connections ................80 Installing the Barcode Reader Bracket..........81 Installing a Roll of Printer Paper............81 Performing the Initial Analyzer Check ........... 82 Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide...
- Page 5 Pre-service Checklist ................ 116 Appendix C: Orderable Supplies List of Supplies and Optional Equipment........119 Siemens Diagnostics Reagent Strips for Urinalysis ......119 CHEK-STIX Positive and Negative Control Strips for Urinalysis..119 Clinitek Handheld Barcode Reader............. 120 Installing a Barcode Reader Bracket........... 120 Clinitek Advantus Waste Bin Liners ............
- Page 6 Cable and Pin Specifications – Computer ........141 Pin Assignments for Interface Cable – Serial Port ......141 Hardware Handshaking............... 142 Cable and Pin Specifications – Printer ........... 142 Pin Assignments for Interface Cable – DB-25 Male Connector ..............143 Notes....................143 Index Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide...
- Page 7 The Clinitek Advantus system is intended for professional use in a laboratory d e environment only. Tests performed using the Clinitek Advantus system are d intended for in vitro diagnostic use. As with all diagnostic tests, a definitive n t e clinical diagnosis should not be based on the results of a single test, but I n...
- Page 8 The line cord is connected into the line cord receptacle. Turn the analyzer on by pressing the power switch to the on position. You can connect a computer, printer, ethernet connection, keyboard, and handheld barcode reader to the analyzer using the interface connectors. Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide...
- Page 9 e v O Memory card slot Cooling fan Power switch Line cord receptacle Ethernet interface connector Serial interface connector Printer interface connector Keyboard and barcode reader interface connector Figure 3 Connections, Power, and Memory Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide...
- Page 10 Do not use a reagent strip other than the selected primary or strip other than the selected primary or S S e e alternative reagent strip. Only use Siemens Diagnostics brand alternative reagent strip. Only use Siemens Diagnostics brand h h t t reagent strips.
- Page 11 Managing Results Managing Results Results are transmitted to the printer and computer as soon Results are transmitted to the printer and computer as soon as all reagent as all reagent areas on the strip are read. areas on the strip are read. If a record is flagged for If a record is flagged for a confirmatory report and a confirmatory report and Edit flagged results is On, that record is...
- Page 12 3. 3. Selec Select the cy t the cycle key cle key next to t next to the tes he test name t t name to chan o change the d ge the displ isplayed re ayed result t sult to o the next available reported result.
- Page 13 Move Up 10 and Move Down 10 are used. If microscopic results are merged with the patient test results, displays on the patient record. Microscopics 7. Select to view the merged microscopic results. Microscopics Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide 27 ...
- Page 14 Previous Screen Resending Records from Memory Use this procedure to resend 1 or more records to a host computer or LIS: 1. Recall a group of results. Refer to Recalling Results‚ page 27. 2. Select Resend Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide...
- Page 15 1. Recall a group of results. Refer to Recalling Results‚ page 27. 2. Select Delete 3. Confirm the deletion. 4. Select to return to the previous menu, or select Previous Screen Return to to return to the Ready/Run screen. Ready/Run Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide...
- Page 16 Change the roll when the pink edge displays. Refer to Changing the Paper ‚ page 45. Emptying the Waste Bin Empty the waste bin as it starts to fill. This prevents problems with strips jamming as they leave the read station. Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide...
- Page 17 12. Set the paper into position behind the printer. 13. Place the front tabs of the cover into their slots. 14. Feed the end of the paper through the opening in the cover. 15. Snap the cover into place. Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide 47 ...
- Page 18 Remove the Cover on the Internal Printer 1. Ensure the analyzer is at the Ready/Run screen. 2. Press the tab on the back of the printer cover. 3. Lift the cover off. Figure 15 Remove the Printer Cover Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide...
- Page 19 Push down on the back of the lever to unlock the roller. c. Pinch and lift the front of the lever to raise the paper guide. d. Carefully pull paper through the printer in its normal direction of travel. Printer release lever Figure 16 Printer Release Lever Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide...
- Page 20 Press the bottom of the shield on the right-hand side toward the touch c n screen. a n b. Lift to release the 2 clips located on either side at the bottom of the t e shield. i n a M Figure 17 Remove the Printer Shield Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide...
- Page 21 9. Reinstall the fixed platform. Refer to Performing the Daily Cleaning ‚ page 37. 10. Reinstall the push bar. Refer to Performing the Daily Cleaning ‚ page 37. 11. Turn analyzer power on. 12. Rerun the specimen(s) without results. Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide...
- Page 22 3. Check that the power cord is firmly connected to the analyzer and into a live AC electrical outlet. 4. Turn analyzer power on. Defective Contact your local technical support analyzer provider. electronics Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide 57 ...
- Page 23 1. Ensure that the run is complete, problem and the analyzer is at the Ready/Run screen. 2. Turn analyzer power off. 3. Wait several seconds. 4. Turn analyzer power on. 5. If the problem continues, contact your local technical support provider. Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide...
- Page 24 Test results are Internal printer is Set the internal printer to On not being printed set to off through the Setup Routine. by the internal printer. No paper Install a new roll of paper. installed in printer Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide...
- Page 25 3. Remove and reinstall, if needed. 4. Ensure the feet on the push bar are on the bottom, nearest the platform. 5. Turn analyzer power on. Analyzer Contact your local technical support mechanical error provider. Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide...
- Page 26 7. Check your printout of results, or the Results Error Report displayed at the end of the run, to determine the specimen(s) for which no results exist. 8. Retest those specimens. Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide 65 ...
- Page 27 1. Turn analyzer power off. error 2. Remove the fixed platform. 3. Inspect the calibration bars for damage or misalignment. 4. Clean the platform and calibration bars. 5. Reinstall the fixed platform. 6. Turn analyzer power on. Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide...
- Page 28 3. Ensure that the setup parameters for the computer interface are correct. 4. Transfer at least some of the records. 5. If unable to transfer records, contact your local technical support provider. Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide 67 ...
- Page 29 Connect to a Computer You can connect the Clinitek Advantus analyzer to a host computer or LIS (Laboratory Information System) via the serial port and a null modem cable, or via an ethernet cable. Refer to Appendix G, Computer and Printer Interface for ...
- Page 30 Performing the Initial Analyzer Check After the Clinitek Advantus analyzer is properly installed, perform the following initial analyzer check. If problems occur during this procedure or if an error message displays, refer to Section 6, Troubleshooting . 1. Turn analyzer power on.
- Page 31 After the strip is read, the internal printer prints the test results. The o analyzer produces a result for each reagent pad that is within the limits given in the package insert for the control solution. Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide...
- Page 32 9. If the analyzer does not perform as expected, or if the printed results do not agree with the expected values, refer to Section 6, Troubleshooting . With satisfactory completion of the initial analyzer check, the Clinitek Advantus analyzer is ready for routine testing. 10. Select Menu 11.
- Page 33 Setup Menu 2 Setup Menu 2 Use the second Use the second Setup menu to select Setup menu to select the Language, Result Units, and T the Language, Result Units, and Test Strips. Strips. 1. 1. At At the the fir first st Set Setup up men menu, u, sel...
- Page 34 Result Units Result Units Several of the languages have Several of the languages have options for the units in options for the units in which results display which results display. . Refer to Refer to Tables of Results Tables of Results‚ ‚ pa page ge 12 125 5 for the results that display and print for ...
- Page 35 Strip Strip Ensure the reagent strip selected agrees with the name o Ensure the reagent strip selected agrees with the name o f the Siemens f the Siemens Diagnostics Reagent Stri Diagnostics Reagent Strip used as p used as the primary reagent strip the primary reagent strip on the analyzer.
- Page 36 Alternative strip Choose different primary and alternative reagent strips to enable switching between tests. Ensure the reagent strip selected agrees with the name o f the Siemens Diagnostics Reagent Strip used as the secondary reagent strip. Options None †...
- Page 37 Tests to report and their order i o t r a Mark positives u i g Positive levels for tests f n Normal range for SG/pH o C Normal range for CRE m t e s y S Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide...
- Page 38 g positions u r a 3. When finished, select Previous Screen t i o remove a test from the Select the tests to report and leave a blank reporting order, description in the final position. Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide...
- Page 39 Determined by analyzer C o Color choices Yellow, Orange, Red, Green, Blue, f i Brown, Other g u r a Clarity choices Clear, SL Cloudy, Cloudy, Turbid, t i Other o Use default COL/CLA during run Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide 95 ...
- Page 40 Entered by tech entered loadlist or just before testing each specimen, The analyzer can only determine color if the Siemens Diagnostics NOTE: Reagent Strip used contains the leukocyte test. Results reported by the analyzer may be different from the color seen visually. This is because of the inherent differences between the human eye and the optical system of the analyzer.
- Page 41 C clarity as the default, o f i g The reported value can be changed prior to testing the specimen. NOTE: u r a t i o Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide 97 ...
- Page 42 Tech ID on QC results, On, control results only u i g display the Tech ID on QC and patient On, both patient and control f results n results, o C m t e s y S Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide...
- Page 43 1. Select Set or reset password S 2. Enter up to 6 digits. y s t 3. Select Enter e 4. When prompted, re-enter the password. C o f i g u r a t i o Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide...
- Page 44 Refer to the specifications accompanying the computer for information on the required parameters for Baud, Data, and Parity. n i o 3. Select Output format t r a u i g f n o C m t e s y S Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide...
- Page 45 Each package contains 5 liners. STAR Form Printer STAR Form Printer The ST The STAR Form Printer is AR Form Printer is available from Siemens Diagnostics for use available from Siemens Diagnostics for use with with the Clinitek the Clinitek Advantus analyzer Advantus analyzer.
- Page 46 List of Replacement Parts List of Replacement Parts O O r r This is a list of the re This is a list of the replacement part placement parts available for your Clini s available for your Clinitek tek Advantus Advantus d ...
- Page 47 s s e e i i l l p p p p u u S S e e l l b b a a r r e e d d r r O O 1 1 2 2 2 2 C C l l i i n n i i t t e e k k A A d d v v a a n n t t u u s s O O p p e e r r a a t t o o r r ’...
- Page 48 c i f System Specifications i c a t i This section summarizes the design specifications for the Clinitek Advantus o analyzer. s Safety Certifications Refer to the DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY shipped with the Clinitek Advantus analyzer. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Refer to the DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY shipped with the Clinitek Advantus analyzer.
- Page 49 100 to 240 VAC ± Power Requirements 50 to 60 Hz Maximum Power Input 72 VA Fuse Rating 2 A, 250 V, 2 AG, SB(T) Line Leakage Current <0.5 mA in normal condition <3.5 mA in single fault condition Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide...
- Page 50 >=300 (300 ) TRACE (LOW mg/dL No Difference Creatinine † NORMAL DILUTE NORMAL Protein-to- Creatinine mg/g No Difference 150 ABNORMAL Ratio 300 ABNORMAL >500 ABNORMAL YELLOW GREEN ‡ ORANGE BLUE No Difference Color BROWN Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide 125 ...
- Page 51 No Difference Nitrite NEGATIVE POSITIVE No Difference NEGATIVE Ca 125 NEGATIVE Leukocytes Leu/µL Ca 15 Ca 500 TRACE Ca 70 NEGATIVE 1.0 NEGATIVE Protein TRACE (0.15 >=3.0 (3.0 ) TRACE (LOW 17.7 mmol/L 26.5 No Difference Creatinine Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide...
- Page 52 Clinitek Report Form. Clinitek Form Printer – Set the external printer option to On, Form Printer 2 This format does not add additional spaces to the front of the line. Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide...
- Page 53 Printer PRINTER Printer Out Line Printer SIG GND Signal Ground Notes STROBE-L Data Strobe -L indicates active low signal SIG GND Signal Ground Pins 19 through 25 are also connected to the signal ground. Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide...
- Page 54 r t e i n r P e d c n f a a r r t e t e I n u p m o C Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide...
- Page 55 Computer keyboard 8-81 Tests 8-93 Connections 8-80 Time 8-85 Environmental requirements D-124 Time format 8-91 External printer 8-80 Time separator 8-91 Fixed platform 8-77 Confirmatory Test Holddown plate 8-76 Edit results 8-102 Initial analyzer check 8-82 Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide 145 ...
- Page 56 Enter 2-21 Stat Test 2-24 Warranty B-113 Str i p Sensor Record information 8-74 Troubleshoot 6-58 6-59 Waste Bin Liner Stuck Reagent Strip Install 8-79 Remove 6-55 Symbols E-129 Technician Identification Change 2-18 Enable 8-102 Testing Cancel 2-24 Quality Control 4-34 Sequence 1-15 Time Set 8-85...
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