Service Manual: MS370IB170203

SERVICE MANUAL
MS370IB170203
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................... 1-1
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS.............................. 2-1
2.1. General description of the analyzer ........................................... 2-1
2.1.1. Liquid processing system ............................................... 2-2

2.1.1.1. Well selector ................................................... 2-3
2.1.1.2. Pipetting systems ............................................ 2-3
2.1.2. Reading group ................................................................ 2-4
2.1.3. Electronic and communications control .......................... 2-4
2.1.4. Application program........................................................ 2-4
2.2. Description of the elements........................................................ 2-5
2.2.1. Rotor gear....................................................................... 2-5

2.2.1.1. Constituent elements ...................................... 2-5
2.2.1.2. Description of the system................................ 2-5
2.2.2. Pre-warming of the reaction wells................................... 2-6
2.2.3. Dosifier............................................................................ 2-7
2.2.4. Transfer arm ................................................................... 2-8
2.2.5. Sipping system............................................................... 2-11
2.2.5.1. Constituent elements ..................................... 2-11
2.2.5.2. Description of the system............................... 2-12
2.2.5.3. Control parameters ........................................ 2-12
2.2.6. Thermostating system.................................................... 2-12
2.2.7. Optical system ............................................................... 2-13
2.2.7.3. Signal treatment ............................................. 2-14
2.2.8. Communications ............................................................ 2-15
2.2.8.1. Channel type .................................................. 2-15
2.2.8.2. Channel characteristics.................................. 2-15
2.2.8.3. Transmitted information and handshakes ...... 2-15
2.2.8.4. Programming.................................................. 2-16
Figures ............................................................................................. 2-17
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3. ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT ........................................................................ 3-1
3.1. Block diagram............................................................................. 3-1
3.1.1. Microprocessor ............................................................... 3-1

3.1.2. Control of the lamp ......................................................... 3-1
3.1.3. Filter-wheel detection circuit ........................................... 3-1
3.1.4. Control of the filter wheel motor...................................... 3-1
3.1.5. Multiplexer amplifier of the temperature sensors............ 3-1
3.1.6. Control of the Peltier cell ................................................ 3-1
Block Diagram........................................................................... 3-2
3.1.7. Control of the peristaltic pump motor .............................. 3-3
3.1.8. Logarithmic amplifier....................................................... 3-3
3.1.9. Analogic-digital converter ............................................... 3-3
3.1.10. Control of the rotor motor.............................................. 3-3
3.1.11. Detector of the departing position of the rotor .............. 3-3
3.1.12. Control of the pre-warming device of the reaction wells3-3
3.1.13. Control of the arm vertical motor................................... 3-3
3.1.14. Control of the arm rotation motor .................................. 3-4
3.1.15. Detector or the vertical departing position of the arm... 3-4
3.1.16. Detector of the departing position of the arm rotation... 3-4
3.1.17. Detector of vertical blocking of the arm ........................ 3-4
3.1.18. Detector of angular blocking of the arm........................ 3-4
3.1.19. Control of the pre-warming device of the reagent......... 3-4
3.1.20. Detector of the liquid level ............................................ 3-4
3.1.21. Control of the syringe motor ......................................... 3-5
3.1.22. Detector of the syringe departing position .................... 3-5
3.1.23. Control of the solenoid valve of the dosifier.................. 3-5
3.1.24. Control of the fans ........................................................ 3-5
3.1.25. Keyboard circuit ............................................................ 3-5
3.1.26. Display circuit ............................................................... 3-5
3.1.27. Power supply ................................................................ 3-5
3.1.28. RS-232 communications channel ................................. 3-6
3.1.29. Reset circuit and control of the battery ......................... 3-6
3.2. Electronic circuit description ...................................................... 3-6
3.2.1. Microprocessor ............................................................... 3-6

3.2.3. Filter wheel detector circuit............................................. 3-7
3.2.8. Logarithmic amplifier...................................................... 3-10
3.2.9. Analogic-digital converter .............................................. 3-10
3.2.10. Control of the rotor motor............................................. 3-10
3.2.11. Detector of the departing position of the rotor ............. 3-11
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3.2.12. Control of the pre-warming device of the reaction wells.............. 3-11
3.2.13. Control of the arm vertical motor.................................. 3-11
3.2.14. Control of the arm rotation motor ................................. 3-12
3.2.15. Detector of the vertical departing position of the arm .. 3-12
3.2.16. Detector of the departing position of the arm rotation.. 3-12
3.2.17. Detector of the vertical blocking of the arm ................. 3-13
3.2.18. Detector of angular blocking of the arm....................... 3-13
3.2.19. Control of the pre-warming device of the reagent........ 3-13
3.2.20. Detector of the liquid level ........................................... 3-14
3.2.21. Control of the syringe motor ........................................ 3-14
3.2.22. Detector of the syringe departing position ................... 3-14
3.2.23. Control of the solenoid valve of the dosifier................. 3-15
3.2.24. Control of the fans ....................................................... 3-15
3.2.25. Keiboard circuit ............................................................ 3-15
3.2.26. Dsplay circuit ............................................................... 3-16
3.2.27. Power supply ............................................................... 3-16
3.2.28. RCS-232 communications channel.............................. 3-17
3.2.29. Reset circuit and control of the battery ........................ 3-17
4. ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS ........................................................... 4-1
4.1. Description of the service program ............................................ 4-1
4.2. Adjustments................................................................................ 4-2
4.2.1. Photometric adjustment .................................................. 4-2

4.2.2. Adjustment of the flow-thru cell thermostating system.... 4-5
4.2.3. Adjustment of the rotor pre-warming system................... 4-6
4.2.4. Horizontal adjustment of the arm .................................... 4-8
4.2.4.1. Horizontal adjustment of the reagent
containers........................................................ 4-9
4.2.4.2. Horizontal adjustment of the washing unit ...... 4-9
4.2.4.3. Horizontal adjustment of the reaction wells.... 4-10
4.2.4.4. Horizontal adjustment of the sample wells of
the inner ring .................................................. 4-12
the middle ring................................................ 4-13
the outer ring .................................................. 4-13
4.2.5. Vertical adjustment of the arm ....................................... 4-14
4.2.5.1. Vertical adjustment of the reagent container.. 4-14
4.2.5.2. Vertical adjustment of the reaction wells........ 4-15
4.2.5.3. Vertical adjustment of the washing unit.......... 4-16
4.2.5.4. Vertical adjustment of the sample wells ......... 4-17
4.2.6. Adjustment of the peristaltic pump ................................. 4-19
4.2.7. Adjustment of the position of the syringe ....................... 4-20
4.2.8. Adjustment of the position of the filters wheel................ 4-21
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4.3. Checks ...................................................................................... 4-22
4.3.1. Motors Test .................................................................... 4-22

4.3.1.1. Test of the arm motor (vertical movement)....... 4-22
4.3.1.2. Test of the arm motor (horizontal movement) .. 4-23
4.3.1.3. Test of the peristaltic pump motor .................... 4-24
4.3.1.4. Test of the filter wheel motor ............................ 4-25
4.3.1.5. Test of the rotor motor...................................... 4-25
4.3.1.6. Test of the syringe motor.................................. 4-26
4.3.2. Test of the electrovalve.................................................. 4-26
4.3.3. Test of the vertical impact detector................................ 4-27
4.3.4. Test of the liquid detector .............................................. 4-28
4.3.5. Test of the Peltier temperature ...................................... 4-29
4.3.6. Test of the rotor temperature ......................................... 4-29
4.3.7. Test of the arm pre-heater temperature......................... 4-30
4.3.8. Tests of the photometry ................................................. 4-30
4.3.8.1. Filters sensitivity test........................................ 4-31
4.3.8.2. Absorbance reading test .................................. 4-31
4.3.8.2.1. Test using neutral filters ................... 4-32
4.3.8.2.2. Test using solutions.......................... 4-32
4.3.8.3. Noise test ......................................................... 4-33
4.4. Utilities ...................................................................................... 4-34
4.4.1. Printing of the settings ................................................... 4-35

4.4.2. Printing of the tests results ............................................ 4-35
4.4.3. Programming the serial number of the instrument ......... 4-35
4.4.4. Programming the name of the operator ......................... 4-36
4.4.5. Priming of the circuits .................................................... 4-36
4.4.6. Washing of the circuits .................................................. 4-36
4.4.7. Changing the password of the service program ............ 4-37
4.4.8. Programming the filters table ......................................... 4-37
4.4.9. Programming the communications................................. 4-38
5. CHANGE OF THE PROGRAM IN THE FLASH MEMORY ................... 5-1
5.1. Saving of the old version............................................................ 5-1

5.2. Loading the new version ............................................................ 5-3
6. MAINTENANCE AND CARE................................................................. 6-1
6.1. Maintenance............................................................................... 6-1
6.1.1. Disassembling the transfer arm ...................................... 6-1

6.1.2. Changing the casing ....................................................... 6-1
6.1.3. Changing the main board ............................................... 6-2
6.1.4. Changing the display board ............................................ 6-2
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6.1.5. Changing the keyboard................................................... 6-3
6.1.6. Changing the transformer ............................................... 6-3
6.1.7. Removing the cuvette holder tray ................................... 6-3
6.1.8. Changing the filter wheel ................................................ 6-4
6.1.9. Changing the filter wheel motor ...................................... 6-4
6.1.10. Changing the peristaltic pump ...................................... 6-5
6.1.11. Changing the Peltier cell............................................... 6-5
6.1.12. Changing the photodiode.............................................. 6-6
6.1.13. Changing the fan .......................................................... 6-7
6.1.14. Changing the temperature probe .................................. 6-7
6.1.15. Changing the lamp........................................................ 6-7
6.1.16. Changing a filter ........................................................... 6-8
6.1.17. Changing the lenses ..................................................... 6-9
6.1.18. Changing the transfer arm vertical motor...................... 6-9
6.1.19. Changing the transfer arm rotation motor .................... 6-10
6.1.20. Changing the rotor motor ............................................. 6-11
6.1.21. Changing the dosifier motor......................................... 6-11
6.1.22. Changing the program ................................................. 6-12
6.1.23. Changing the pre-warming device of the reaction wells ............. 6-12
6.1.24. Changing the safety spring .......................................... 6-13
6.1.25. Changing the needle set.............................................. 6-13
6.1.26. Changing the pre-warming device of the reagent ........ 6-14
6.1.27. Changing the water filter.............................................. 6-14
6.2. Care and cleaning ..................................................................... 6-14
6.2.1. General care of the analyzer ......................................... 6-14

6.2.2. Cleaning of the optical components............................... 6-15
6.2.3. Cleaning of the filters..................................................... 6-16
6.2.4. Cleaning of the lenses ................................................... 6-16
6.2.5. Cleaning of the photodiode............................................ 6-16
6.2.6. Cleaning of the liquid processing circuits ...................... 6-16
6.2.7. Cleaning of the flow-thru cuvette ................................... 6-16
6.2.8. General cleaning of the instrument................................ 6-17
6.3. Preventive maintenance............................................................ 6-18
Figures ............................................................................................. 6-19
APPENDIX I.: SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............... I-1
APPENDIX II: ADJUSTMENTS TOLERANCES TABLES ........................ II-1
II.1. Main voltage measurement points ............................................. II-1

II.2. Photometric calibration tolerances ............................................. II-1
II.3. Sensitivity filters with flow cuvette .............................................. II-2
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II.4. Arm mechanic adjustments tolerances....................................... II-2
II.5. Flow cuvette thermostat adjustment ........................................... II-2
II.6. Rotor thermostat adjustment ...................................................... II-2
II.7. Peristaltic pump adjustment ....................................................... II-3
II.8. Syringe adjustment..................................................................... II-3
II.9. Filters wheel adjustement........................................................... II-3
II.10 Electric Noise ............................................................................ II-3
APPENDIX III: ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS ............................. III-1
III.1. Accessories list ........................................................................ III-1

III.2. Spare parts............................................................................... III-2
APPENDIX IV: LIST OF VERSIONS OF SOFTWARE AND

COMPATIBILITY OF SAME............................................. IV-1
APPENDIX V: GUIDE TO SOLVING SOFTWARE PROBLEMS ..............V-1
SCHEMES
E37000A (1-1)
E37001A (1-4)
E37001A (2-4)
E37001A (3-4)
E37001A (4-4)
E37003A (1-1)
E37005A (1-1)
E37007A (1-1)
E37009A (1-1)
E37011A (1-1)
E37013A (1-1)
E37015A (1-2)
E37015A (2-2)
E37017A
E37019A (1-2)
E37019A (2-2)
MODIFICATIONS
1 Modification
-Modification to avoid some instrument lock or reset states ...................... 1-1
-Schemes................................................................................................... 1-2
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E37001A (1-4)
2 Modification
-Modification for memory FLASH change .................................................. 2-1
3 Modification
- Modification for the conpliance of the

73/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC directions ................................................... 3-1
3. Electronic Circuit ........................................................................... 3-3
3.1. Block diagram............................................................................. 3-3
3.1.1. Microprocessor ............................................................... 3-3

3.1.3. Filter-wheel detection circuit ........................................... 3-3
Block Diagram........................................................................... 3-4
3.1.8. Logarithmic amplifier....................................................... 3-5
3.1.9. Analogic-digital converter ............................................... 3-5
3.1.10. Control of the rotor motor.............................................. 3-5
3.1.11. Detector of the departing position of the rotor .............. 3-5
3.1.12. Control of the pre-warming device of the reaction wells3-5
3.1.13. Control of the arm vertical motor................................... 3-5
3.1.14. Control of the arm rotation motor .................................. 3-6
3.1.15. Detector or the vertical departing position of the arm... 3-6
3.1.16. Detector of the departing position of the arm rotation... 3-6
3.1.17. Detector of vertical blocking of the arm ........................ 3-6
3.1.18. Detector of angular blocking of the arm........................ 3-6
3.1.19. Control of the pre-warming device of the reagent......... 3-6
3.1.20. Detector of the liquid level ............................................ 3-7
3.1.21. Control of the syringe motor ......................................... 3-7
3.1.22. Detector of the syringe departing position .................... 3-7
3.1.23. Control of the solenoid valve of the dosifier.................. 3-7
3.1.24. Control of the fans ........................................................ 3-7
3.1.25. Keyboard circuit ............................................................ 3-7
3.1.26. Display circuit ............................................................... 3-7
3.1.27. Power supply ................................................................ 3-8
3.1.28. RS-232 communications channel ................................. 3-8
3.1.29. Reset circuit and control of the battery ......................... 3-8
3.2. Electronic circuit description ...................................................... 3-8
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3.2.1. Microprocessor ............................................................... 3-8
3.2.3. Filter wheel detector circuit............................................. 3-9
3.2.4. Control of the filter wheel motor..................................... 3-10
3.2.5. Multiplexer amplifier of the temperature sensors........... 3-10
3.2.6. Control of the Peltier cell ............................................... 3-11
3.2.7. Control of the peristaltic pump motor ............................. 3-11
3.2.8. Logarithmic amplifier...................................................... 3-12
3.2.9. Analogic-digital converter .............................................. 3-12
3.2.10. Control of the rotor motor............................................. 3-12
3.2.11. Detector of the departing position of the rotor ............. 3-13
3.2.12. Control of the pre-warming device of the reaction wells.............. 3-13
3.2.13. Control of the arm vertical motor.................................. 3-13
3.2.14. Control of the arm rotation motor ................................. 3-14
3.2.15. Detector of the vertical departing position of the arm .. 3-14
3.2.16. Detector of the departing position of the arm rotation.. 3-14
3.2.17. Detector of the vertical blocking of the arm ................. 3-15
3.2.18. Detector of angular blocking of the arm....................... 3-15
3.2.19. Control of the pre-warming device of the reagent........ 3-15
3.2.20. Detector of the liquid level ........................................... 3-16
3.2.21. Control of the syringe motor ........................................ 3-16
3.2.22. Detector of the syringe departing position ................... 3-16
3.2.23. Control of the solenoid valve of the dosifier................. 3-17
3.2.24. Control of the fans ....................................................... 3-17
3.2.25. Keiboard circuit ............................................................ 3-17
3.2.26. Dsplay circuit ............................................................... 3-18
3.2.27. Power supply ............................................................... 3-18
3.2.28. RCS-232 communications channel.............................. 3-19
3.2.29. Reset circuit and control of the battery ........................ 3-19
6. Maintenance and Care ................................................................. 3-21
6.1. Maintenance ............................................................................. 3-21
6.1.1. Disassembling the transfer arm ..................................... 3-21

6.1.2. Changing the casing ...................................................... 3-21
6.1.3. Changing the main board .............................................. 3-22
6.1.4. Changing the display board ........................................... 3-22
6.1.5. Changing the keyboard.................................................. 3-23
6.1.6. Changing the transformer .............................................. 3-23
6.1.7. Removing the cuvette holder tray .................................. 3-23
6.1.8. Changing the filter wheel ............................................... 3-24
6.1.9. Changing the filter wheel motor ..................................... 3-24
6.1.10. Changing the peristaltic pump ..................................... 3-25
6.1.11. Changing the Peltier cell.............................................. 3-25
6.1.12. Changing the photodiode............................................. 3-26
6.1.13. Changing the fan ......................................................... 3-27
6.1.14. Changing the temperature probe ................................. 3-27
6.1.15. Changing the lamp....................................................... 3-27
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6.1.16. Changing a filter .......................................................... 3-28
6.1.17. Changing the lenses .................................................... 3-29
6.1.18. Changing the transfer arm vertical motor..................... 3-29
6.1.19. Changing the transfer arm rotation motor .................... 3-30
6.1.20. Changing the rotor motor ............................................. 3-31
6.1.21. Changing the dosifier motor......................................... 3-31
6.1.22. Changing the program ................................................. 3-32
6.1.23. Changing the pre-warming device of the reaction wells ............. 3-32
6.1.24. Changing the safety spring .......................................... 3-33
6.1.25. Changing the needle set.............................................. 3-33
6.1.26. Changing the pre-warming device of the reagent ........ 3-34
6.1.27. Changing the water filter.............................................. 3-34
Appendix II: Adjustments tolerances tables...................................... 3-35
II.1. Main voltage measurement points ........................................... 3-35
Appendix III: Accessories & spare parts........................................... 3-37
III.1. Accessories list ........................................................................ 3-37

III.2. Spare parts............................................................................... 3-38
Schemes ......................................................................................... 3-39
E37000B (DISTRIBUTION SCHEMATIC)

E37025A (1-2) (PCB ARM)
E37025A (2-2) (PCB ARM)
E37027A (1-2) (VARISTOR)
E37027A (2-2) (VARISTOR)
E37029A (1-6) (MONOCARD)
E37031A (ROTOR DETECTOR)
E37033A (WHEEL DETECTOR)
E37035A (MICROSYRINGE DETECTOR)
E37037A (VERTICAL HOME DETECTOR)
E37039A (HORIZONTAL ERROR DETECTOR)
E37041A (HORIZONTAL HOME DETECTOR)
4 Modification
-Modification to avoid the cut off of the lamp current................................. 4-1
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-Schemes................................................................................................... 4-2
E37029A (5-6)
5 Modification
- Modification for improvement of the peltier control circuit. ...................... 5-1
-Schemes................................................................................................... 5-2
E37029A (5-6)
E37029A (6-6)
6 Modification
- Modification for change of photometric calibration tolerances, it adds a

new version of software and compatibility of same, and new errors to
add in the guide of software problems..................................................... 6-1
II.2. Photometric calibration tolerances ............................................. 6-3
APPENDIX IV: LIST OF VERSIONS OF SOFTWARE AND

COMPATIBILITY OF SAME ...................................... 6-5
APPENDIX V: GUIDE TO SOLVING SOFTWARE PROBLEMS....... 6-7
7 Modification
- Modification for change of photometric technical specifications . ........... 7-1
APPENDIX I: SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........ 7-3
8 Modification
- Change of the flow-thru cuvette output adapter. ..................................... 8-1
APPENDIX III: ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS ...................... 8-3
9 Modification
- Modification for recode the components to improve their description. .............. 9-1
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1. INTRODUCTION
This manual contains comprehensive information about the automatic analyzer

and has been devised both as a training document for the Technical
Assistance Service and as a reference guide for repair and maintenance.
This manual is structured as follows: Chapter 2 includes a diagram describing

the configuration of the instrument, followed by a detailed description of each
one of the elements of the lay-out.
The electronic circuit is described in Chapter 3. There is first a block diagram

with a short explanation of each block, in order to get a global overview, and
then the diverse circuits are described in detail, according to their schemes, by
following the same structure as in the block diagram.
The start-up, calibration and check tests of the analyzer are carried out by
means of the service program, that is independent from the application
program. In this instrument both the application and service programs are
installed in an external PC and as a result can be installed, maintained and
updated, independently when required.
The methods to replace the diverse components of the instrument are detailed
in Chapter 6, as well as the care and maintenance procedure.
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1-2
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTRUMENT
SYSTEMS
The system configuration of this analyzer can be depicted as follows:
Rotor gear
Well selector
Pre-warming
Liquid processing
Dosifier
Pipetting system
Transfer arm
Sipping system
ANALYZER Reading group Thermostating
Optical system
Microprocessor
Electronic and communications control Power control
Communications
Application program
2.1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ANALYZER
This is an instrument that automatically performs clinical chemistry tests, by

mixing samples and reagents and then measuring their absorbances. It has
been designed as a processing and reading unit, connected to an external
computer where the application program runs. Hence, the program can be
easily updated, taking advantage of a new version of the software and the PC
replaced by a more powerful one if needed.
The functioning of the instrument lays on two separate sections: one is the
physical part, containing the mechanisms needed to handle the samples and
reagents, make the reaction mixtures, thermostat them and read their
absorbances; the other is the application program, where the user first
prepares the work and then receives and processes the results.
2-1
The operating core of the instrument centers round a liquid processing system,
that pipettes the reagents from their bottles and the samples from their wells,
and mixes them up in other wells where the reaction takes place. These wells
are warmed up before hand in order to have the reaction mixtures at a
temperature near to that of the reading cell.
The reading group consists of a sipping manifold formed by a suction needle, a
peristaltic pump, a flow-thru cell and a waste bottle.
All these components are controlled by an electronic system with a

microprocessor, by means of the corresponding power circuits. The
microprocessor is linked, through a communication protocol, with the external
PC that contains the application program with all the needed tools, such as
programming of tests, working lists, etc.
It is not the aim of this manual to describe the way this program works, and only
the parts required for the maintenance of the instrument will be considered. For
detailed information about the program operation refer to the User’s Manual.
WARNING: The Service Program is not a part of the Application Program and
as such the final user will not receive it together with the analyzer. The program
will be installed by the Technical Assistance Service before carrying out the
maintenance and uninstalled afterwards to avoid improper manipulation of the
instrument.
This analyzer has four main systems (Fig. 2.2):
- Liquid processing system (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) (Section 2.1.1).

- Reading group (7) (Section 2.1.2).
- Electronic and communications control system (Section 2.1.3).
- Application program.
The general diagram is shown in Fig. 2.1.
2.1.1. Liquid processing system
This system takes charge of all the liquid elements needed for a working
session: samples, calibrators, controls, reagents, water, washing solutions, etc.
Its design allows, for instance, that water may be delivered into the flow-thru
cuvette to perform a baseline or that a reagent and a sample be aspirated,
dispensed and mixed into a reaction well previous to the thermo-regulating
step.
The liquid processing system consists of two main elements (Fig. 2.2):
- Well selector (1) (Section 2.1.1.1).

- Pipetting system (3 and 4) (Section 2.1.1.2).
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2.1.1.1. Well selector
The aim of this system is to place the sample or the reaction well (depending
on the case), directly under the needle of the transfer arm to let it take the
sample, dispense the reagent/sample mixture or sip it to read.
It consists of a rotative tray (rotor) with 60 hollow positions (1 to 60). A sample
well can be placed in each position, either containing a sample, a calibrator or
a control. Around the sample rotor there are 6 segments with reaction wells,
each segment with a double row of 17 wells each, making a total of 204 wells.
The useful capacity of a reaction well is 800 µL. This is the top limit that should
not be surpassed in order to avoid cross-contamination between wells during
the turning movements of the rotor. The well outline has been specially
designed to optimize the mixing of the sample with the reagent.
The well selector is thus formed by two elements (Fig. 2.2):
- Rotor gear (1) (Section 2.2.1).

- Pre-warming device (2) (Section 2.2.2).
2.1.1.2 Pipetting system
The system (Fig. 2.7) allows to take in a programmed amount of liquid -sample
or reagent- and deliver it wherever is required. It consists of a rotary arm (2)
(Section 2.2.4) that, when needed, can place itself over a reagent, a sample or
a reaction well, and a dosifier (1) (Section 2.2.4) that takes care of aspirating
and dispensing the amount of liquid requested.
The transfer arm is provided with two needles, one -the dispensing needle-
connected with the dosifier and thus belonging to the pipetting system, and the
other -the suction needle- connected to the peristaltic pump and thus belonging
to the sipping system of the reading group (Section 2.2.5).
Both needles are Teflon-coated to minimize carry-over, though the lower rims
are Teflon-free in order to keep the liquid level detection circuit operative.
The transfer arm is doubly protected against both horizontal and vertical
accidental blocking.
Figure 2.8 depicts the pipetting system. It consists of the following:
(1) Water reservoir

(2) Commuted solenoid valve
(3) Syringe
(4) Reagent thermostat
(5) Dispensing needle
(6) Water filter
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2.1.2. Reading group
The reading group (Fig 2.3) consists of a manifold (1) (suction needle,
peristaltic pump and flow-thru cuvette) (Section 2.2.5), a Peltier thermostating
system (2) (Section 2.2.6) and a linear optical group (3) (halogen lamp,
monochromator with interference filters and silicon photodiode) (Section 2.2.7).
This system is in charge of carrying the reaction mixture from the reaction well
into the flow-thru cuvette, where it is precisely thermostated and its absorbance
read.
The reaction mixture is removed from its well by means of the suction needle
and, through the peristaltic pump, delivered into the cuvette. For kinetic
measurements where readings take place at programmed time intervals in
which temperature should be kept stable, the cuvette is thermo-regulated by
means of the Peltier cell.
In order to avoid the presence of bubbles inside the cuvette, that could interfere
with the reading, the optical block is assembled with a 15º angle, so that any
eventual bubbles produced along the circuit and retained by the cell, are
quickly removed.
2.1.3. Electronic and communications control
The diverse mechanisms that perform the analyzer functions are actioned by
stepper motors and synchronized by detectors that indicate the starting position
of their mobile parts. The thermostatic systems are formed either by heating
resistors or Peltier cells and the corresponding temperatures are measured by
the appropriate sensors.
All these elements are controlled by means of an electronic circuit including a

microprocessor with a program able to handle them. This program, however,
must receive from an external PC detailed instructions of the diverse steps to
be performed, as for instance: positioning of sample well nº 23, lowering of the
transfer arm till the needles contact the sample, aspirating volumes, etc.
The analyzer is linked with the PC by means of a serial RS-232 channel. It is

through this channel that the application program sends to the instrument the
detailed set of operations to be performed along the whole working session.
When they are completed, the analyzer sends the measured absorbances back
to the computer in order to calculate there the corresponding concentrations.
2.1.4. Application program
The detailed description of the application program is beyond the scope of this
manual. Please refer to the User’s Manual enclosed with the instrument or with
the latest updated release.
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2.2. DESCRIPTION OF THE ELEMENTS
2.2.1. Rotor gear
This is the mechanism in charge of gearing the rotary tray, in order to place the
selected well directly below the transfer arm needles.
2.2.1.1. Constituent elements
See figure 2.5:
(1) Support base

(2) Base tray
(3) Motor
(4) Driving pulley
(5) Rotor axle
(6) Pulley axle
(7) Rotor centering flange
(8) Ball bearings (inside the base)
(9) Driving belt
(10) Set screw
(11) Starting photodetector
2.2.1.2. Description of the system
All the rotating mechanism is assembled on the support base (1). Two ball
bearings (8) holding the rotor axle (5) are located inside this base. The axle is
actioned by means of a stepper motor (3) which movement is steered by the
driving pulley (4), the driving belt (9) and the pulley axle (6).
The motor (3) is fixed to the base tray (2) together with the pre-warming device
(Fig. 2.4).
The rotor is placed into the centering flange (7) and tighten by means of the set
screw (10).
The positioning of the rotor is accomplished by reference to a departing

position monitored by the slit (12) and detected by the barrier photodetector
(11). From this point on the mechanism moves forward a definite number of
steps till reaching the desired position.
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2.2.2. Pre-warming of the reaction wells
When a reaction mixture is to be read at a fixed, constant temperature, it is

important to have the reaction wells already pre-warmed at a temperature close
to that of the flow cuvette.
This analyzer works at a single, fixed temperature of 37º C and thus all the
reagents must be previously adjusted at this temperature.
See Figure 2.4.
(2) Pre-warming channel

(4) Reaction wells
(5) Protection tray
(6) Temperature sensor
(7) Assembly supports
See Figure 2.6.
(1) Pre-warming channel

(2) Resistor
(3) Resistor clamp
(4) Clamp screw
See Figure 2.6.
The warming device consists of an anodized-aluminum channel (1), inside

which the reaction wells segments fit fully adjusted to the walls to make heat
transmission easier.
In the lower side of the channel an insulated coil-type resistor (2), made out of
Nicrom wire, is fixed with the corresponding clamp (3) and screw (4).
See Figure 2.4.
The channel is assembled upon the protection tray (5) and the temperature
sensor (6) screw-fixed to its border. The whole set is attached by the supports
(7) to the base tray (2) of the rotor gear.
The temperature of the heating device is controlled by the microprocessor that,

by means of a transistor and according to the temperature of the sensor,
switches on or off the current intensity through the resistor.
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2.2.3. Dosifier
The dosifier consists of a motor-actioned syringe, connected with the

dispensing needle by a Teflon tubing and to the water reservoir by a solenoid
valve. This system allows to aspirate and dispense samples and reagents into
the reaction wells.
See Figure 2.9.
(1) Supporting plate

(2) Revolving screw
(3) Plunger displacer
(4) Motor
(5) Driving pulley
(6) Driving belt
(7) Axle pulley
(8) Solenoid valve
(9) Syringe
(10) Plunger set screw
(11) Inlet hole
(12) Outlet hole
(13) Guide wheel
(14) Position plate
(15) Start-up photodetector
See Figure 2.9.
The syringe (9) and the solenoid valve (8) conform the assembly indicated with
numbers (2) and (3), depicted in Figure 2.8.
The valve box (8) is connected to the water reservoir and the dispensing
needle by tubing attached to the corresponding holes (11, 12)
The syringe plunger (9) is secured to the plunger displacer (3) by means of a
set screw (10). The displacer (3) moves along the revolving screw (2) when this
turns, helped by the guide wheel, that prevents its turn over.
The revolving screw (2) is actioned by a stepper motor (4) which movement is
transmitted to the screw by the driving pulley (5), the belt (6) and the axle
pulley (7).
All the assembly is fixed onto the supporting plate (1).
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The departing position of the syringe (maximum volume) is set through the
detection of the positioning plate (15) by means of the barrier photodetector
(16).
2.2.4. Transfer arm
The arm is the second component of the pipetting system. Although it only
holds the needles and the reagent warming device is the most complex
mechanism of the analyzer. The transfer arm must position itself precisely
above the sample wells, the reaction wells or the reagent bottles and, once
there, move downwards, dip into the liquid and then pipette the volume
required.
The arm is also part of the sipping system, as it holds the suction needle that
sips the reaction mixture and delivers it to the reading cuvette through the
peristaltic pump.
The above mentioned needles, both made of stainless steel, are mounted in
parallel and have the same length but different bore. Their external surfaces
are Teflon-coated, to minimize carry-over. The lower rims are Teflon-free in
order to keep the liquid level detection circuit operative (the liquid must have a
certain degree of conductivity; distilled water is not detectable). This system is
not described separately, but together with the electronic circuit (sections
3.1.20 and 3.2.20).
The transfer arm consists of two parts: the arm itself and its gearing system.
MECHANISM (see Fig. 2.10) (*)
(1) Support stand

(2) Arm displacer
(3) Displacer guides
(4) Safety spring
(5) Vertical driving motor
(6) Vertical driving pulley
(7) Guide pulley
(8) Vertical belt
(9) Arm axle
(10) Horizontal driving motor
(11) Horizontal driving pulley
(12) Pulley axle
(13) Horizontal driving belt
(14) Horizontal departing detection plate
(15) Horizontal departing detection photodetector
(16) Vertical departing detection plate
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(17) Vertical departing detection photodetector
(18) Horizontal blocking detection disk
(19) Horizontal blocking detection photodetector
(20) Vertical belt clamp
(21) Axle bearings
ARM (see Fig. 2.11) (*)
(22) Arm support

(23) Centering flange
(24) Casing fixation openings
(25) Tubing clamp
(26) Electric socket
(27) Printed circuit
(28) Level sensor socket
(29) Vertical blocking photodetector
(30) Suction needle
(31) Dispensing needle
(32) Needles adapter
(33) Spring
(34) Spacers
(35) Spring fixation plate
(36) Vertical blocking detection plate
(37) Casing spacer
(38) Reagent warming sensor opening
(39) Reagent warming device
(40) Teflon tubing of the reagent warming device
(41) Suction circuit Teflon tubing
(42) Tubing connector
(43) Arm set screw
(44) Connector tubing – sipping circuit
(45) Connector tubing – dispensing circuit
(*) Numbers in figures 2.10 and 2.11 are correlative.
MECHANISM (see Fig. 2.10)
The actioning mechanism of the arm is assembled on an aluminum-cast holder

(1). The arm displacer moves along two vertical guides (3) in order to introduce
the needles in the corresponding receptacles.
The arm displacer (2) is actioned by a stepper motor (5) through a driving
pulley (6) and a belt (8) that is fixed to the former by means of a clamp (20)
(see detail). The pulley (7) conveys the belt at the opposite side of the motor.
The barrier photodetector (17) sets the departing position of the arm displacer
(upper position) by means of the detection plate (16).
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The purpose of the safety spring (4) assembled in one of the vertical guides is
to keep the arm up avoiding the downwards displacement that would take place
otherwise when disconnecting the instrument. It works also as a safeguard for
the needles.
The arm displacer (2) consists of an aluminum-cast block lodging the two
bearings (21) that fix the axle (9). The rotation of the arm is carried out by
means of the pulley axle (12), that is actioned by the stepper motor (10)
through the driving pulley (11) and the horizontal belt (13).
The horizontal departing detection plate (14) acts also as a bumper that limits
the arm rotation angle. Together with the barrier photodetector (15) allows to
set the departing position for the angular movement.
The horizontal blocking detector consists of a barrier photodetector (19) and a

slitted disk located at the opposite site of the horizontal pulley (11).
When the arm rotates, the photodetector (19) picks the motion impulses
corresponding to the number of steps of the motor. In case of blocking of the
rotation, there will be a discrepancy in this number and the system alerts on a
possible obstacle.
ARM (see Fig. 2.11)
The arm is the external part of the system. It consists of an arm support (22),
around which the other components are assembled. The centering flange (23)
fixes the position of the arm in its axle, to which it is tightened by a set screw
(43). The printed circuit (27) is assembled onto the arm support (22), which
also contains the reagent warming device (39) and the barrier photodetector
(29) belonging to the vertical blocking detector.
The reagent warming device (39) consists of an aluminum block encircled by a
coil of Teflon tubing (40) through which the reagent flows. Inside the aluminum
block there are two heating resistors and a temperature sensor to keep
temperature stable. The assembly is protected by a plastic cover. The opening
(38) at the upper side allows the measurement of the temperature with a
thermocouple probe.
One of the ends of the Teflon tubing is inserted, using the connector (44), into
the dispensing needle (31) and the other is connected, by means of a
connector (42), to the tubing going to the dosifier.
The needles (30, 31) are fixed to the plastic adapter (32) and tightened by two
screws. Two wires welded to the needles go trough the arm to the level sensor
socket (28).
The needle plastic adapter (32) is mobile and is fixed into a conical lodging by
a spring (33). The plate (35) and the spacers (34) fix the spring (33) by its
upper side. The vertical blocking detection plate (36), that works together with
the photodetector (29), is fixed to the holder. If when lowering the arm the
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needles find any obstacle, the plate moves out from the center of the
photodetector and this sends the blocking signal.
The arm circuitry is connected to the electronic board by the socket (26).
The casing covering the arm and the spacer (37) are secured by screws
through their corresponding openings (24).
2.2.5. Sipping system
This is the system in charge of carrying the reaction mixture from its well to the
flow-thru cuvette, to perform the reading.
Figure 2.13 depicts the set up.
The sample is sipped by the suction needle (1) and delivered to the cuvette (3)
through the Teflon tubing (2). This tubing has a specified length against which
the instrument is calibrated. The sample then enters into the cuvette (3), where
the reading is performed. The suctioning is carried out by means of a peristaltic
pump (4) provided with a silicone tubing (5) and a four-roller rotor (6) actioned
by a stepper motor. The sample is finally send through the pump to the waste
bottle (7).
See Figure 2.12.

(1) Suction needle
(2) Teflon tubing
(3) Flow-thru cuvette
(4) Silicone tubing
(5) Peristaltic pump
(6) Waste connector
(7) Waste outlet
(8) Waste tubing
(9) Waste bottle
(10) Retainer
(11) Spindle
(12) Cuvette fixation screw
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See Figure 2.12.
The suction needle (1) is located in the arm and is connected to the flow -thru
cuvette (3) by a Teflon tubing (2). The length of this tubing must be taken into
account in order to properly position the sample inside the cuvette. Each time
this tube is changed it is mandatory to perform the corresponding adjustment of
the pump (Section 4.2.6).
The outlet port of the cuvette is connected to the inlet take of the silicone tubing
(4) of the pump (5). The peristaltic tubing remains clamped with the retainer
(10) fixed by means of the spindle (11). The cuvette is fixed with the screw (12).
The outlet terminal of the tubing is connected to the waste connector (6) in the
cuvette holder tray.
At the rear side of the instrument, the waste outlet (7) is connected to the waste
bottle (9) by a silicone tubing (8) and a connector (10) with a valve that closes
the tubing when it is disconnected.
2.2.5.3. Control parameters
Two parameters control the function of the sipping system. Both are
automatically adjusted when executing the option PUMP ADJUSTMENT in the
OPERATION menu (Section 4.2.6).
a) SAMPLE VOLUME. This is a number that allows to adjust the precision

of the sample volume that will be suctioned.
b) POSITIONING. This is a number that adjusts the delivery of the sample

into the cuvette, making sure that it reaches the right reading position.
2.2.6. Thermostating system
The system is in charge of keeping the temperature inside the flow-thru cuvette
at the programmed value and inside the precision range.
Figure 2.16 depicts the functioning out-lay.
The cuvette with the reaction sample inside is located in the cuvette-holder (1)
to which is closely fitted to ensure the thermal transmission. The holder is
insulated from the optical block (7) and in contact with one of the sides of the
Peltier cell (6). The other side of the cell contacts the optical block (7). The
Peltier cell pumps heat from one side to the other according to the direction of
the current flow. A power control circuit (5) is in charge of guiding this current
flow in the proper direction in order to warm or cool according to the
instructions coming from the microprocessor. When warming, heat is pumped
from the environment (taken from the optical block) to the cuvette holder and
when cooling, from the cuvette towards the optical block. The optical block is
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equipped with a radiator to dissipate the heat coming from the cuvette-holder.
The temperature sensor (2) measures the temperature in the cuvette-holder
and the signal is sent to the microprocessor (4) through the amplifier (3). The
thermostating program is located in the microprocessor and, according to the
programmed temperature and to the current value, it switches the power control
on (5), warming or cooling as required.
See Fig. 2.17.
(1) Cuvette holder

(2) Optical block
(3) Cuvette holder set screw
(4) Peltier cell
(5) Temperature sensor
(6) Flow-thru cuvette
(7) Anchor strap
(8) Cuvette fixation screw
See Fig. 2.17.
The cuvette holder (1) is attached to the optical block (2) by four thermal-
insulated screws (3). The Peltier cell (4) is located between the cuvette holder
and the optical block. The temperature sensor (5) is inside a plastic holder,
fixed to the cuvette holder by a thread.
The flow-thru cuvette (6) is kept in full contact with the cuvette holder by the
anchor strap (7), ensuring the proper thermal transmission. The cuvette
remains fixed with the screw (8).
2.2.7. Optical system
This is the system in charge of performing the photometric readings.
The Figure 2.18 depicts its function schema.
The light source of this system is an halogen lamp (1). The light goes first
through the diaphragm (2) that limits the amount of light that then reaches the
first plano-convex lens (3), directing the beam towards the interferential filter
(4) located in the filter wheel. The wheel is actioned by a stepper motor under
the control of the program and can position the requested filter in the optical
path in front of the light beam. A second lens (5) then focuses the
monochromatic beam in the center of the cuvette (6). The light that goes across
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the cuvette is taken by the photodiode (7) and converted into an electric current
that will be used by the electronic circuits to perform the measurement.
See Fig. 2.19
(1) Aluminum-cast holder

(2) Lamp radiator
(3) Lamp holder
(4) Lens holder
(5) Filter wheel
(6) Filter holder
(7) Filter wheel motor
(8) Driving belt
(9) Departing position photodetector
(10) Positioning stem
(11) Lens holder
(12) Stray light shield
(13) Cuvette holder
See Fig. 2.19.
The optical system is supported by an aluminum-cast holder (1), on which the

diverse components are mounted. The aluminum block (2) containing the lamp
holder (3) has a radiator shape in order to dissipate the heat produced by the
lamp. Said block includes the diaphragm (Fig. 2.20-1) that delimits the
outcoming angle of light; a lens holder (4), that contains the first lens; a filter
wheel (5) containing a maximum of 9 filters mounted on their corresponding
holders (6), and actioned by a stepper motor (7) through the belt (8); a
photoelectric barrier detector (9) that detects the stem (10) of the filter wheel
and sets the position of the filters in relation with the light beam; another lens
holder (11) supporting the second lens of the system; a stray light shield (12)
fitted to the former, and a cuvette holder (13) withstanding the cuvette, the
photodiode detector and the thermostating elements (see Section 2.2.6).
2.2.7.4. Signal treatment
The light received by the photodiode generates a proportional electric current

(Ιf). This current enters the LOG-100 logarithmic amplifier by the input Ι1. A
reference current Ιr (nominal 100 nA) is introduced by input Ι2. The resulting
output tension of LOG-100 is:
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Ιf
Vo = k x log ----
Ιr
Since in this case k = 1, Vo is 1 volt/Abs.
Vo is digitalized by the double-ramp converter TSC500A with a resolution of

10,000 counts per volt. The conversion time depends on the absorbance value
and increases together with it; for 2 Abs the conversion time is 0.15 sec. This
converter is controlled by the microprocessor.
2.2.8. Communications
This analyzer is provided with a communications channel that allows its

connection with the computer that controls it.
2.2.8.1. Channel type
The channel is a RS-232 type, using the following connection lines:
RxD Receiver data

TxD Transmitter data
RTS Request to send
CTS Clear to send
DSR Data set ready
DCD Data carry detect
DTR Data transmission
GND Ground (0 volts)
The connector (COM 1) is located at the rear of the instrument. The control
lines and the electric levels of the communications channel are compatible with
the RS-232 E.I.A. standard.
2.2.8.2. Channel characteristics
The serial channel allows programming the communication speed, the

transmission format and handshake, etc.
2.2.8.3. Transmitted information and handshakes
The information and handshakes transmitted by this channel (from the PC to

the analyser and viceversa) are set and controlled by the operating software of
the PC and the internal software of the analyzer. This information is not
available to and cannot by changed by the Technical Assistance Service.
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2.2.8.4. Programming
In order to establish the suitable communication between the analyzer and the
PC through the serial channel, it is necessary that the channel configuration
parameters (transmission speed (bauds), bits, parity control, stop bits) be
equally set up both in the analyzer and the PC.
Chapter 7 of the User’s Manual (Utilities), explains how to program this

parameters.
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D S 37001 6
FIG . 2-1
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7
4 3
6
1
5
2
F S3 70 0 0 1
FIG 2-2
3 2
F S 3 70002
FIG 2-3
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4 3 2
6 5
1 7
F S3 70 0 03
FIG . 2-4
10
6
5
4
12 11
3 1 8
F S 3 7000 4
FIG . 2-5
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1
4
F S 370005
FIG. 2-6
1
2
F S 3 70006
FIG 2-7
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D S 3 70002
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8
12
11
1 10 9
F S 3 7 0 0 07
13 15 14 3 2 4
FIG . 2 -9
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9
16
19
17
18
21
2
10
11
14
12
13 5
4 15
3 8
1
F S 3 70008
FIG . 2-10
2-23
24 23 25 42 41 40 39 38 37 44 45 36
35
34
33
32
43 22 26 27 28 29 30 31
F S 3 70009
FIG 2-11
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5
2 1
10
7 8
FS3 70 010
F IG . 2-12
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2
1 4 5
D S 370 0 0 3
FIG. 2-13
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F S 3 70011
FIG . 2-14
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11 10 5 12 4 6
2 3
F S 37 0012
FIG . 2-15
1 6
2 7
3 4 5
D S 37 0 0 0 4
FIG. 2-16
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8 6 7 4
5 3
F S 3 70013
FIG . 2-17
D S 3 7 00 0 5
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D S 37 0 0 0 6
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1
F S 3 70014
FIG . 2-20
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3. ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT
3.1. BLOCK DIAGRAM
This diagram is intended to give a global functional overview of the diverse

parts of the electronic circuit.
3.1.1. Microprocessor
It is in charge of linking and controlling all the systems of the analyzer, with the
only exception of the fan.
3.1.2. Control of the lamp
It supplies to the lamp two different tensions: the first (12 V) for normal use and
the second (6 V) for a dimming light. Its function depends on the software
release implemented.
3.1.3. Filter-wheel detection circuit
This circuit gives to the microprocessor a reference position in order to center

each filter precisely in the light path.
3.1.4. Control of the filter wheel motor
This circuit operates under the microprocessor control and supplies the power
needed by the stepper motor that moves the filter wheel.
3.1.5. Multiplexer amplifier of the temperature sensors
This circuit selects one among the three temperature sensors (cuvette holder,
pre-warming device of the reaction wells and pre-warming device of the
reagents) and adequates its tension levels to be read by the 10-bit converter of
the microprocessor.
3.1.6. Control of the Peltier cell

This power circuit operates under the microprocessor control and supplies the
cell with the needed current (and the right direction) to warm or cool the cuvette
holder.
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3.1.7. Control of the peristaltic pump motor
This circuit operates under the logic control of the microprocessor and supplies
the power needed by the stepper motor that moves the pump.
3.1.8. Logarithmic amplifier
It converts the electric current coming from the photodiode in a tension

corresponding to its logarithm.
3.1.9. Analogic-digital converter
It digitalizes the tension coming out from the logarithmic amplifier for its further
treatment by the microprocessor.
3.1.10. Control of the rotor motor
the power needed by the stepper motor that moves the rotor.
3.1.11. Detector of the departing position of the rotor
This is a barrier photodetector that detects the departing position of the rotor
that is taken as a reference to know the position of all the sample and reaction
wells.
3.1.12. Control of the pre-warming device of the reaction wells
This is a stationary switch that, under the control of the microprocessor,

switches on and off the current supply to the resistor of the pre-warming device
of the reaction wells.
3.1.13 Control of the arm vertical motor
the power needed for the stepper motor that moves the arm vertically.
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3.1.14. Control of the arm rotation motor
the power needed for the stepper motor that gears the rotation of the arm.
3.1.15. Detector or the vertical departing position of the arm
This is a barrier photodetector that detects the departing position for the
vertical motion of the arm that is taken as a reference for the vertical span of its
running path.
3.1.16. Detector of the departing position of the arm rotation
rotation of the arm that is taken as a reference for its angular positions.
3.1.17. Detector of vertical blocking of the arm
The needle set is retractile and when pressed upwards a barrier photodetector
detects if it has collided vertically with an obstacle, then sending the
appropriate signal to the microprocessor.
3.1.18. Detector of angular blocking of the arm
The motor in charge of the rotation of the arm also moves a slitted disk that is
detected by a barrier photodetector that informs the microprocessor about the
angle of rotation. When it does not match with the number of steps ordered to
the motor is an indication that some blocking has taken place and the
corresponding signal is sent accordingly to the microprocessor.
3.1.19. Control of the pre-warming device of the reagent

of the reagents.
3.1.20. Detector of the liquid level
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When the two needles (suction and dispensing), whose lower rims are not
Teflon-coated, contact a conductive liquid, this is detected by a circuit that
sends the information to the microprocessor.
3.1.21. Control of the syringe motor
This is a circuit that, under the logic control of the microprocessor, supplies the
power needed by the stepper motor that moves de syringe of the dosifier.
3.1.22. Detector of the syringe departing position
This is a barrier photodetector that detects the departing position of the syringe
that is taken as a reference to know the length run by the plunger and, as a
result, the volume being pipetted.
3.1.23. Control of the solenoid valve of the dosifier

switches on and off the current supply to the solenoid valve of the dosifier.
3.1.24. Control of the fans
This is a circuit that measures the temperature of the power supply radiator
and, accordingly, changes the speed of the fans as a function of the heat
dissipation needs. A more silent operation is thus achieved under normal room
conditions.
3.1.25. Keyboard circuit
This circuit is, basically, the keyboard itself and some protection components.
3.1.26. Display circuit
This circuit is, basically, the display itself that has built-in controller and power
circuits.
3.1.27. Power supply
It is in charge of supplying the required tensions to the diverse parts of the

instrument.
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3.1.28. RS-232 Communications channel
It contains the circuitry required to translate the TTL tension levels to those of
the RS-232 rule. The ACIA is integrated in the microprocessor itself.
3.1.29. Reset circuit and control of the battery
This circuit is in charge of resetting the microprocessor when the instrument is

switched on, and in charge of controlling the battery that feeds the RAM
memories. It also generates a “power failure” signal that is sent to the
microprocessor in case of a power supply drop.
3.2. ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
This section describes the electronic scheme of the instrument following the
same functional structure as section 3.1.
In the scheme E37000A we can see a global diagram of the electronic circuit of
the analyzer.
(See Scheme E37001, sheet nº 1)
The microprocessor circuit is formed by a Hitachi (U1) H8/510 microprocessor.

This is a last-generation microprocessor that includes peripherics such as I/O
lines, counters, ACIAs and a 10-bit , 4-analogic channel A/D converter, among
others. In such a way, the circuitry of this analyser is minimized.
This microprocessor has no built-in memory, but has instead the lines to
connect a external one. That memory is formed by:
a) An EPROM (U5) including the monitor. A 32-kbyte (27C256) memory is

installed. Though it can support up to that of 64-kbyte (27C512), it is not
needed because it only includes the monitor, that is a small piece of program to
charge the FLASH memory from the PC through the RS-232 serial channel.
b) A 128-Kbyte FLASH memory (U4) that contains the program, which can be
erased or recorded by the monitor program of the EPROM, operating from a PC
through the RS-232 channel, using a program supplied for this particular
purpose.
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c) A E2PROM (U6) (28C64) to store the permanent data, such as calibration
coefficients, communication parameters, etc.
d) Two working 128-Kbyte RAM, that are fed by a battery (Vbat) when the
instrument is switched off.
WARNING: The maximum access time of the memories must be 200 nsec.
The programmable-logic, GAL 20V8 integrated circuits (U10 and U11) are the
ones in charge of decodifying the selection lines of the memory and
peripherics.
(See Scheme E37001, sheet nº 3).

The lamp is fed by means of a supply circuit formed by the RG3 regulator and
the T9 transistor. The transistor receives the non-regulated tension from coils
1-2-3 of the transformer, rectified by the bridge formed by D35, D36, D37 and
D38, filtered by C70 and C71 and uncoupled in high-frequency by C72. The
12V output tension is given by resistors R107, R108 and R109. The MOSFET
transistor (T5), by means of the microprocessor control, short-circuits the R108
resistor, thus making the output tension step-down close to 6 V (standby
voltage).
Due to the fact that the voltage in RG3 terminals multiplied by the lamp current
can surpass its maximum dissipation, the transistor T9 and the resistor R93
operate concomitantly in such a way that when the current passing through the
regulator is above a certain value, T9 starts conducting thus by-passing part of
the regulator current. In this way T9 dissipates the power excess.
3.2.3. Filter wheel detector circuit
(See Schemes E37005 and E37001, sheet nº 1)
Its main component is the barrier photodetector FD1 (Scheme E37005),

assembled onto the printed circuit with reference 1363. The Scheme E37001
depicts the resistor R34 that feeds the emitting photodiode and that is
connected to its anode, and resistor R33 that is connected to the
phototransistor collector and constitutes ist charge. The logic signal is taken
from this point and read by the pin P17 (11/U1) of the microprocessor.
Under normal conditions the infrared light coming from the photodiode reaches
the phototransistor that conducts at saturation and the signal in its collector is a
logic “0”. When the filter wheel turns and the positioning stem interrupts the
light from the photodiode the phototransistor stops conducting, and the signal
in its collector is a logic “1”.
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The control of the stepper motor that moves the filter wheel is formed by two
integrated circuits PBL3717A (U23 and U24). These circuits are constant
current commuted controllers, each one controlling the current from one of the
motor coils. This current is given by the reference tension, generated by
the12V zener diode D17 and applied to pin 11 (REF) of each circuit, by the
resistors R53 (at U23) and R56 (at U24) and the internal tension dividers of
these circuits. C35 and C36 uncouple the + 5V supply from these circuits and
the function is completed by the remaining associated components.
The analyzer is provided with three similar temperature sensors: one in the
reading group cuvette holder, another in the pre-warming device of the reaction
wells and the last one in the reagent pre-warming device.
All three sensors generate a tension that is proportional to the temperature in

Kelvin degrees (ºK) (Celsius degrees + 273) and equals to 0.01 V/ºK. Hence,
at 25ºC VT = 0.01 x (25+273) = 2.98 V

at 37ºC VT = 0.01 x (37+273) = 3.10 V
The multiplexer U19 selects one the three sensors (polarized by the resistors
R18, R19 and R20) by the input S1 (4/U19), S2 (5/U19) and S3 (5/U19)
respectively. The selection is performed by the I/O extended lines of the
microprocessor by U7, MA0 (16/U7) and MA1 (19/U7). The output impedance
is adapted by the operational U36 assembled as a voltage follower.
The amplifier U17 and its associated circuit adapt these tensions in order for
them to be readable with the maximum resolution by the 10-bit converter of the
Hitachi H8/510 microprocessor. The adapted tension goes out by 6/U17 and is
applied to the AN0 input (83/U1) of the microprocessor through the resistor
R12.
The incoming tension from 6/U17 has a maximum variability of ± 15 V, while the
input tension at 83/U1 should not be higher than the 5V reference tension from
the converter applied to AVCC (87/U1). The circuit formed by D5, D6, D7, D8
and R13 is in charge of keeping this input tension between that value and the
ground.
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(See Scheme E37001, sheets nº 1 and 3)
A full-wave rectified, low voltage tension is applied to the Peltier cell in the
direction required for warming or cooling. Although the cell performance is
lower when using this system, the use of this circuit is justified by its simplicity
and economy.
The full-wave rectification in both directions is achieved by means of two triacs

and a coil transformer with a mid outlet. Each triac lets pass either a positive or
a negative half-wave as required. The circuit formed by the amplifier U35, that
works as a comparator, and the transistor T7, that adapts the ± 15V output
1/U35 to logical level, generates the ZD polarity control signal of the alternating
tension.
This signal is applied to the microprocessor by the pin P37 (54/U1) to let it
know which triac and when it should be tripped. The tripping of the triacs is
achieved by two signals going out by the pins P60 (73/U1) and P61 (74/U1)
that, together with the ZD polarity detection signal (collector T7) are applied to
the programmable logic circuit GAL20V8 (U11) to generate the two control
signals of the triacs T1 (20/U11) and T2 (21/U11) and thus prevent their
simultaneous activation as a result of a mistake or a blocking of the program.
The circuits 4/U16, 2/U16 and the transistors T13 and T14 conform the tripping
stage of the triacs. If due to a failure, both triacs were simultaneously tripped,
the fuses F1 and F2 of the coil would protect the transformer.
The control of the stepper motor that actions the peristaltic pump is in charge of
two integrated circuits PBL3717A (U25 and U26). These circuits are constant-
coils of the motor. This current is given by the reference tension, generated by
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The logarithmic amplifier if formed by the hybrid circuit LOG-100 (U21),

supplied at ± 15 V. C15, C16, C17 and C18 uncouple the supply. The
photodiode is connected to the ground and to the input I1 (1/U21). The
reference current is generated from the 2.5V reference source U22 and the “T”
circuit formed by R22, R23 and R24. Its nominal value is 100 nA. The LOG-100
has the OUT output (7/U21) to the pin K1 (3/U21) and thus the constant K of
logarithmic conversion is 1. The capacitor C13 stabilizes the frequency of the
circuit.
The output voltage of the logarithmic amplifier (7/U21) is applied to the input
VIN(+) (11/U20) of the analogic-digital converter (U20) through the RC net
formed by R25 and C19. This converter takes as a tension reference the 2.5
volts of U22 and is fed at ± 5 V. These voltages are achieved from the ± 15 V
with the zeners D13 and D14 and are uncoupled with the capacitors C20, C21,
C22 and C23. The capacitors C24, C25, C26 and the resistor R30 belong to
the converter system. Said capacitors must be made in polypropylene in order
to have a very low fault current level.
Since the tension coming from 7/U21 can vary in the range ± 15 V, while the
input tension of 11/U20 must be lower than its supply voltage, the circuit formed
by D9, D10, D11, D12, R26 and R27 takes care to keep that input tension
between these values.
The control of the stepper motor moving the rotor is performed by two
integrated circuits PBL3717A (U33 and U34). These circuits are constant-
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Its main component is the barrier photodetector FD2, according to Scheme

E37003 and is assembled onto the printed circuit with reference 1363. Scheme
37001 depicts the resistor R36 that feeds the emission photodiode and that is
When the rotor is not in its departing position, the infrared light coming from the
photodiode is blocked and does not reach the phototransistor so it does not
conduct and the signal in its collector is a logical “1”. When the rotor turns and
the detection slit lets the photodiode light passing, the phototransistor conducts
and the signal in its collector is a logical “0”.
The electronic circuit of the pre-warming device of the reaction wells is formed
by a resistor and a temperature sensor. The electric current in the resistor is
controlled by the transistor T4 in an “All/Nothing” mode. The temperature
sensor, located in the plastic tray that supports the pre-warming device
(Section 2.2.2), sends the signal to the amplifier multiplexer circuit of
temperature sensors, trough the connector J29.
3.2.13. Control of the arm vertical motor
The control of the stepper motor moving the arm vertical motor is performed by
current commuted controllers, each one controlling the current of one of the
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The control of the stepper motor moving the arm rotation motor is performed by
3.2.15. Detector of the vertical departing position of the arm

When the arm displacer is not in its vertical departing position, the infrared light
coming from the photodiode reaches the phototransistor, this conducts at
saturation, and the signal in its collector is a logical “0”. When it moves up to its
departing position, the detection plate hinders the photodiode light, the
phototransistor stops conducting and the signal in its collector is a logical “1”.

When the arm is not in its rotation departing position, the infrared light coming
from the photodiode reaches the phototransistor, this conducts at saturation
and the signal in its collector is a logical “0”. When the arm rotates to its
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(See Schemes E37019 and 37001, sheet nº 1)

E37019 and is assembled onto the printed circuit with reference I37006 located
in the transfer arm. Scheme 37001 depicts the resistor R40 that feeds the
emission photodiode and that is connected to its anode, and resistor R39 that
is connected to the photodetector collector and constitutes ist charge. The logic
signal is taken from this point and read by the pin P82 (91/U1) of the
microprocessor.
When there is no blocking, the infrared light coming from the photodiode is
hindered by the detection plate and does not reach the phototransistor so it
stops conducting and the signal in its collector is a logical “1”. When the
needles are pressed upwards for some obstacle blocking the vertical
movement, the detection slit lets the photodiode light pass through, the
phototransistor conducts and the signal in its collector is a logical “0”.
(See Schemes E37011 and 37001, sheet nº 1)

connected to its anode, and resistor R37 that is connected to the photodetector
collector and constitutes ist charge. The logic signal is taken from this point and
read by the pin P81 (90/U1) of the microprocessor.
A slitted disk, fitted to the arm rotation motor axle, generates a frequency in the
photodetector, controlled by the microprocessor, and that must be
synchronized with the number of steps given by the motor. When the
synchrony is lost, the microprocessor interprets that an obstacle prevents the
arm rotation and proceeds accordingly.
The electronic circuit of the pre-warming device of the reagent consists of the
heating resistors R122 and R123 (E37019) and a temperature sensor. The
electric current is controlled by the transistor T3 in an “All/Nothing” mode
(E37001/1). The temperature sensor TS1 (E37019) sends the signal to the
multiplexer amplifier circuit of temperature sensors.
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The electronic circuit of the liquid level detector is a tension divider formed by
the resistor R7 and an equivalent resistor of the liquid (Req), which output
tension V0 is measured by the ADC converter of the microprocessor. When the
needle rims do not contact the liquid, Req is infinite and the tension V0 is 5 volts;
when the needle rims contact the liquid, then Req has a known value and V0
becomes appreciably lower. This variation is used by the microprocessor to
detect if the needle rims are in contact with the liquid.
In order to avoid the electrolysis effect, the direction of the electric current
passing through the liquid is alternatively commuted by the four switches (SW1
to SW4) of U14, that are controlled by the lines LQ1 (2/U8) and LQ2 (5/U8).
The reading of V0 by the microprocessor is synchronized with the commutation
of the switches and its performed by the ADC-input protection circuit formed by
R6, R8, D1, D2, D3 and D4.
The detection rims are connected to the printed circuit I37006 by the connector
J27.
The control of the stepper motor that actions the syringe motor is performed by

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When the syringe is not in its departing position, the infrared light coming from
the photodiode reaches the phototransistor, this conducts at saturation, and the
signal in its collector is a logical “0”. When the syringe reaches its departing
position, the detection plate hinders the photodiode light, the phototransistor
stops conducting and the signal in its collector is a logical “1”.
The coil of the solenoid valve of the dosifier is activated by the transistor T1.
The diode D15, anti-parallel connected, protects T1 from over-voltage when the
electric current in the coil is disconnected.
The tension that controls the fans is controlled by the regulator RG2. The
output tension is given by the divider formed by R32 and NTC1 that is in
contact with the supply radiator making the tension increase when it warms up.
In this way when the charge or the outer temperature increases, the fan speeds
up and a more silent operation is achieved under normal room conditions.
(See schemes E37017, E37015 and E37001, sheet nº 1)
The membrane keyboard consists of a contact matrix and detects the pressed
key by scanning (Scheme E37017). The keyboard is connected to the printed
circuit I37004 by J25. The lines of this connector go directly to the connector
J24 (Scheme E37015) that sends them to the printed circuit I37002.
The scanning is generated by the microprocessor lines P80 to P85 (89/U1 to

94/U1 respectively) (Scheme E37001). The stand by status of these lines is a
logic “1”. Only one of them can be active with a logic “0”. K1, K2 and K3 (15, 16
and 19/U8) read the keyboard status. When none of the keys is pressed, its
status is a logic “1”, due to the polarization resistors R115 and R116. But if a
key is pressed, it will contact one of the scanning lines and when this reaches
zero so will reach the corresponding reading line. In this way the
microprocessor can detect the pressed keys.
The diodes D40, D41 and D42 prevent the short-circuit that would occur
between a scanning line at “1” and another at “0”, if two keys were pressed
simultaneously.
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3.2.26 Display circuit
The LCD display is connected to the microprocessor bus. It is depicted in the

Scheme E37015 as a rectangle labelled DISPLAY. It receives the data bus and
the control line /LCD that selects the display in the microprocessor access
cycles, as well as /HWR, to write data and A2 to select internal registers.
A tension given by the resistors R119 and R120 is applied by the line VEE; it
gives the adequate vision angle (that cannot be changed).
The power supply is in charge of providing the diverse tensions to the whole
circuit. The lamp supply has been already described in Section 3.2.2, the fan
supply in Section 3.2.24 and the Peltier supply in Section 3.2.6.
Besides these power supplies, there are the following:
A ± 15V power supply formed by the regulators RG6 and RG7 and their
associated components.
A disconnectable 12V power supply for the FLASH memory recording, formed
by the regulator RG4 and its associated components. The MOSFET transistor
T5 is in charge of disconnecting this tension.
A 5V power supply for the digital circuits, formed by the regulator RG5 and its
A non-regulated, 35V power supply, which tension is limited by the circuit

formed by T15, D39 and R91. This supply feeds the stepper motors and the
resistor of the pre-warming device of the reaction wells.
A 24V power supply for the solenoid valve and the pre-warming device of the
reagent, formed by the regulator RG1 and its associated components. The
circuit formed by T8, D24 and R90 limit the RG1 input tension in order to avoid
exceeding the maximum allowed value.
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The serial communication is performed by one of the two ACIA that are
integrated in the microprocessor itself. This supplies all the required functions
and is connected by two lines, TxD2 (transmitter data, 96/U1) and RxD2
(receiver data 95/U1). Flow control lines are implemented by means of the lines
P72 (85/U1), P73 (86/U1), Q5 (12/U9), Q6 (15/U9) and Q7 (16/U9).
The logical level of these lines is TTL. In order to adapt them to the EIA RS-232
rule an integrated circuit MAX238 (U13) is used, that together with its
associated capacitors generates the required positive and negative tensions.
The communication lines go through the connector J16.
The reset signal (15/U12) is generated by the circuit MAX 691 that is in control
of the charge and commutation of the battery that feeds the RAM memories; by
means of the resistors R117, R118, R45 and R1 it detects the supply step-
down and generates a “power failure” signal at the NMI (2/U1) input of the
microprocessor.
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4. ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS
4.1. DESCRIPTION OF THE SERVICE PROGRAM
The service program is used to adjust the diverse mechanical and photometric
components of the analyzer. It is not supplied together with the instrument, but
to the authorised technical assistance services.
To install the program follow the steps described in the label of the diskettes
“Service”.
To run the program double click on the icon SERVICE. The following window
appears:
P S 37000 1
The default password is “bts370”. This password can be changed (see utilities).
In the password is forgotten, delete the file “code.b37” (a hidden file) from the
calibra directory and run the program again. The default password will be
active again.
Once the password written, press “Accept” to enter in the service program. The
Main Menu is displayed:
P S 37000 2
Calibrations This option allows performing the adjustments needed for the
proper operation of the analyzer.
Tests This option includes the diverse tests the instrument can carry
out to check its functioning.
Utilities This option allows printing reports, washing and priming

circuits, and changing the configuration of the serial port and
the filters table.
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Monitor This option can be used to load new program releases onto the
flash memory of the analyzer.
Exit Ends the service program.
4.2. ADJUSTMENTS
Click on the option Calibrations of the main menu:
P S 37000 3
4.2.1. Photometric adjustment
- Materials needed
- Kit of neutral filters supplied together with the SERVICE TOOL kit.
- Procedure
- Switch the analyzer on for at least 20 minutes previous to the adjustment.
- Select the path: Calibrations/Photometer
On selecting this option the program connects with the analyzer and receives
the adjustment data stored in the EEPROM, that are displayed as follows:
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P S 37000 4
The display shows the reference values. Input the values corresponding to the
kit and the number of the kit in the box located in the upper left corner.
Press the button Calibrate and the following message will be displayed:
P S 37000 5
Press Accept and the display of the analyzer will show:
FILTER CAL. 0?
Press Enter
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Insert the neutral filter nº 0 and press Enter. The adjustment process is carried
on with all the interferential filters. When completed, the display of the
instrument will show:
FILTER CAL. 1?
Press Enter
Proceed as described before with the neutral filter nº 1 and go forward, until
finishing the process with the filter nº 4. Then wait until the instrument displays
STANDBY thus indicating that the adjustment is completed.
Warning: Check that all the readings are performed with the reading group
cover properly closed.
To visualize the results press the key Results and the following window
appears:
P S 37000 6
The display shows, for each wavelength and calibrator, the current and
expected values as well as the absolute and relative errors. The allowed error
values appear in Section II.2. The results can be printed by pressing the
corresponding key.
Press Exit to go back to the former window.
If the results are to be saved, press Save. Otherwise, press Cancel, the
adjustment results will be lost and the instrument will remain unchanged.
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4.2.2. Adjustment of the flow-thru cell thermostating system
Material needed:
Calibrated temperature probe
Procedure:
- Select the path: Calibrations/Peltier
P S 37000 7
The display shows the values of the last adjustment.

Press the key Calibrate and the following message appears:
P S 37000 8
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Insert the probe in the cuvette holder and click on Accept. The following
message appears:
PLEASE WAIT 5 MINUTES
The waiting time goes back and when reaches zero the following appears:
P S 37000 9
Input the value of the temperature probe and click on OK. The waiting message
will appear again.
Once the waiting time reaches zero, input the temperature value and click on
OK again. The PC goes back to the former window that shows the calibration
data, including for each step the actual and real (probe) temperature readings,
the absolute and relative errors, the “offset” and the “tangent” (the intersection
with the y-axis and the slope of the correction line, respectively).
Compare the results with the acceptable ranges shown in Section II.5.
If the results are not within the ranges or if for any reason they should not be
stored, click on Cancel to leave the process without saving. Otherwise, press
Save to store the adjustment results.
4.2.3. Adjustment of the rotor pre-warming system.
Material needed:
Calibrated temperature probe
Procedure:
- Select the path: Calibrations/Rotor Temp.
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P S 37001 0
The display shows the values of the last adjustment.

Press the key Calibrate and the following message appears:
P S 370011
Insert the probe in a reaction well and click on Accept. The following message
appears:
The waiting time goes back and when reaches zero the following appears:
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P S 37001 2
Input the value of the temperature probe and click on OK. The waiting message
will appear again.
Once the waiting time reaches zero, input the temperature value and click on
OK again. The PC goes back to the former window that shows the calibration
data, including for each step the actual and real (probe) temperature readings,
the absolute and relative errors, and the correction factor (addition).
Compare the results with the acceptable ranges shown in Section II.6.
If the results are not within the ranges or if for any reason they should not be
stored, click on Cancel to leave the process without saving. Otherwise, press
Save to store the adjustment results.
4.2.4. Horizontal adjustment of the arm
This section explains how to adjust the positions related to the horizontal
movements of the arm. This adjustment is required whenever the arm is
disassembled.
Follow the path Calibrations/Arm/Horizontal as showed in the Figure.
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P S 37001 3
4.2.4.1. Horizontal adjustment of the reagent containers
Place a reagent container in the position 16 of the reagent tray.
Select Reagent Container in the former menu. On selecting this option the
program connects with the analyzer and receives the data from the last
adjustment. The arm shifts to the position of the last adjustment and the
following window appears:
P S 37001 4
By clicking on ↑ or ↓ the arm goes next to the container, thus making the
adjustment easier. Center the needles on the container neck by clicking on ←
or →.
Compare the results with the accepted ranges shown in Section II.4.
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Press the button Accept to save the adjustment. Alternatively, press Cancel to
leave without saving.
4.2.4.2. Horizontal adjustment of the washing unit
Follow the path Calibrations/Arm/Horizontal and then Washing Unit. On

selecting this option the program connects with the analyzer and receives the
data from the last adjustment. The arm shifts to the position of the last
adjustment and the following window appears:
P S 37001 5
By clicking on ↑ or ↓ the arm goes next to the washing unit, thus making the
adjustment easier. Center the needles on the washing unit by clicking on ← or
→.
4.2.4.3. Horizontal adjustment of the reaction wells
Follow the path Calibrations/Arm/Horizontal and then Reaction Wells. On

selecting this option the program connects with the analyzer and receives the
data from the last adjustment. The arm shifts to the position of the last
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P S 37001 6
By clicking on ↑ or ↓ the arm goes close to the reaction well, thus making the
adjustment easier. Center the needles on the reaction well by clicking on ← or
→ both in Arm and Rotor.
D S 3 70008
The needles are to be centered on the well and in the way indicated in the
Figures that follow.
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2m m
2m m
D S 3 70009
4.2.4.4. Horizontal adjustment of the sample wells of the inner ring (wells 1
to 20).
Follow the path Calibrations/Arm/Horizontal and then Sample Wells (1-20).

the data from the last adjustment. The arm shifts to the position of the last
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P S 37001 7
Center the needles with the sample well nº 1, using the cursor keys, as
explained in the former sections.
4.2.4.5. Horizontal adjustment of the sample wells of the middle ring (wells
21 to 40).

the data from the last adjustment. The arm moves to the position of the last
The adjustment is performed with the sample well nº 21, as described in

Section 4.2.4.4.
4.2.4.6. Horizontal adjustment of the sample wells of the outer ring (wells
41 to 60).

the data from the last adjustment.
The arm shifts to the position of the last adjustment and the following window
appears:
The adjustment is performed with the sample well nº 41, as described in
Section 4.2.4.4.
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4.2.5. Vertical adjustment of the arm
This section explains how to adjust the positions regarding the vertical
movements of the arm. This adjustment is required whenever the needles are
changed or the arm is disassembled.
A correct horizontal adjustment is required before performing the vertical

adjustments. The diverse options are reached by following the path
Calibrations/Arm/Vertical, as shown in the Figure.
P S 37001 8
In order to carry out these adjustments a reagent container with saline is

needed, though tap water can also be used.
4.2.5.1. Vertical adjustment of the reagent container
Select Reagent Container in the former menu. On selecting this option the
program connects with the analyzer and receives the data from the last
adjustment. The following window appears:
P S 37001 9
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If the circuit were not primed this could be easily done by clicking on Diluter.
Press Calibrate and the adjustment cycle starts. The computer displays the
message:
P S 37002 0
Place the container with saline in the position number 1 of the reagent tray and
another (a small, 20-mL bottle), void and dry, in the position number 2. Press
Accept. The instrument performs the programmed maneuvering and some
seconds later the display shows the new value.
4.2.5.2. Vertical adjustment of the reaction wells
Follow the path Calibrations/Arm/Vertical and then Reaction Wells. On selecting

this option the program connects with the analyzer and receives the data from
the last adjustment. The following window appears:
P S 37002 1
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If the circuit were not primed this could be done by clicking on Diluter.
message:
P S 37002 2
Place the reagent container with saline in the position nº 1 of the reagent tray,
and a clean and dry well section in front of the washing unit. Press Accept. The
adjustment process begins and the new value is displayed some seconds later.
4.2.5.3. Vertical adjustment of the washing unit
Follow the path Calibrations/Arm/Vertical and then Washing Unit. On selecting

P S 37002 3
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message:
P S 37002 4
Place the container with saline in the position nº 1 of the reagent tray. Press
Accept. The computer displays the following message:
P S 37002 5
Empty the washing unit and press Accept. The adjustment process begins and
the new value is displayed some seconds later.
4.2.5.4. Vertical adjustment of the sample wells
Follow the path Calibrations/Arm/Vertical and then Sample Wells. On selecting

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P S 37002 6
message:
P S 37002 7
Place the container with saline in the position nº 1 of the reagent tray, and a
clean, dry sample well in the position nº 1 of the rotor.
Press Accept. The adjustment process begins and the new value is displayed
some seconds later.
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4.2.6. Adjustment of the peristaltic pump
For a proper operation of the liquid delivery system to the flow-thru cuvette it is
necessary to precisely adjust the number of steps/mL (flow) as well as the
number of steps from the sipping needle to the flow-thru cuvette (position).
In order to carry out this adjustment a reagent container with saline is needed
though tap water can also be used.
Select the path Calibrations/Pump and the following window appears, showing
the data from the last adjustment:
P S 37002 8
To calibrate the pump it is necessary that the circuit be fully primed.
Press Calibrate. The computer sends the following message:
P S 37002 9
Place the container with saline in the position nº 16 of the reagent tray and
click on Accept.
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The analyzer performs the adjustment and, when completed, shows the new
values obtained.
4.2.7. Adjustment of the position of the syringe
A proper sipping function requires that the syringe plunger be fully at the end of
its path when the syringe position is closed.
Follow the path Calibrations/Syringe. The syringe goes to the position of the
last adjustment and the display shows the corresponding data:
P S 37003 0
Click on ← to displace the plunger towards the syringe position closed,

touching the plunger the end but avoiding any pressing on it. The adjustment
value is being updated while making the adjustment.
Check that the final result falls within the range especified in Section II.8.
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4.2.8. Adjustment of the position of the filters wheel
This adjustment is necessary in order to achieve an optimal position of the

filters along the optical path of the reading group. The theoretical position
comes from the reference photo-detector of the wheel. Nevertheless, because
of the mechanical tolerances, this position must be adjusted.
Follow the path Calibrations/Filters Wheel. The following window appears,

showing the data of the last adjustment:
P S 37003 1
It is necessary to have the flow-thru cuvette filled with water before beginning
this adjustment. Do it either automatically by clicking on Fill Cuvette or
manually by dipping the sipping tip in a container with water and turning the
peristaltic pump until the cuvette is filled. In both cases check that the cuvette
is filled before going on.
Close the cover of the reading group and click on Calibrate. Some seconds
later the new adjustment value will be displayed.
Check that the final result falls within the range especified in Section II.9.
Press the button Save to save the adjustment. Alternatively, press Cancel to
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4.3. CHECKS
By clicking on Test the checking test menu appears:
P S 37003 2
4.3.1. Motors test
By clicking on Motors the following menu appears:
P S 37003 3
The results of the diverse tests will be stored in a database for further printing
(see the utilities menu).
4.3.1.1. Test of the arm motor (vertical movement)
Follow the path Tests / Motors / Vertical arm. The following is displayed:
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P S 37003 4
The arm will perform several vertical movements in order to check its proper
operation. Program in Number of Cycles the desired number to be carried out.
One cycle consists of three movements downwards and one upwards going
back to the initial position. Press Do Test to begin. The display shows “TEST
IN PROCESS” and, once completed, the result of the test (PASSED, NOT
PASSED). Press Exit to quit.
4.3.1.2. Test of the arm motor (horizontal movement)
Follow the path Tests / Motors / Horizontal arm. The following is displayed:
P S 37003 5
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The arm will perform several horizontal movements in order to check its proper
One cycle consists of three movements clockwise and one anti-clockwise going
4.3.1.3. Test of the peristaltic pump motor
Follow the path Tests / Motors /Peristaltic pump. The following is displayed:
P S 37003 6
Align the arrow of the pump rotor with that of its holder using the buttons “← →”
and press Do Test to begin. Once the test is completed, check that the two
arrows remain aligned. Press Result and the following window appears:
P S 37003 7
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Mark the obtained result and press Accept.
4.3.1.4. Test of the filter wheel motor
Follow the path Test / Motors / Filters wheel. The following is displayed:
P S 37003 8
The filter wheel will perform several movements in order to check its proper
Press Do Test to begin. The display shows “TEST IN PROCESS” and, once
completed, the result of the test (PASSED, NOT PASSED). Press Exit to quit.
4.3.1.5. Test of the rotor motor
Follow the path Test / Motors / Rotor. The following is displayed:
P S 37003 9
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The rotor will perform several movements in order to check its proper
One cycle consists of three movements clockwise and one anti-clockwise going
4.3.1.6. Test of the syringe motor
Follow the path Test / Motors / Syringe. The following is displayed:
P S 37004 0
The syringe will perform several movements in order to check its proper
One cycle consists of three movements forwards and one backwards going
4.3.2. Test of the electrovalve
Follow the path Tests / Electrovalve. The following is displayed:
P S 37004 1
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Click on the buttons Position A and Position B in order to check the two
positions of the electrovalve. Press Test Result to introduce the result in the
database.
P S 37004 2
Mark the result and press Accept.
4.3.3. Test of the vertical impact detector
Follow the path Tests / Vertical Impact Detector. The following is displayed:
P S 37004 3
Activate the detector by pushing up the needles with the hand and wait for
some seconds. If the detector works properly the following will appear:
P S 37004 4
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A few seconds after stopping the action of the mechanism, the display should
go back to the NO DETECTING status. Press Test Result to introduce the
result in the database.
P S 37004 5
4.3.4. Test of the liquid detector
Follow the path Tests / Liquid Detector. The following is displayed:
P S 37004 6
Immerse the edge of the needles in saline solution and wait for some seconds.
If the detector works properly the following will appear:
P S 37004 7
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A few seconds after taking the needles out or the solution, the display should
go back to the NO DETECTING status. Press Test Result to introduce the
result in the database.
P S 37004 8
4.3.5. Test of the Peltier temperature
Insert a calibrated thermal probe into the cuvette lodging and wait for 5
minutes. Follow the path Tests / Peltier Temperature. The following is
displayed:
P S 37004 9
Input the temperature obtained with the probe and press Accept. The
temperature value will be stored in the database for further printing. The
temperature should be within 36.8 ºC and 37.2 ºC.
4.3.6. Test of the rotor temperature
Insert a calibrated thermal probe into the thermostatic channel of the rotor and
wait for 5 minutes. Follow the path Tests / Rotor Temperature. The following is
displayed:
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P S 37005 0
temperature should be within 38 ºC and 42 ºC.
4.3.7. Test of the arm pre-heater temperature
Dismount the arm casing. Insert a calibrated thermal probe into the hole in the
upper part of the pre-heater and wait for 5 minutes. Follow the path Tests / Arm
Temperature. The following is displayed:
P S 37005 1
temperature should be within 34 ºC and 49 ºC.
4.3.8. Tests of the photometry
Follow the path Tests / Photometry. The following menu is displayed:
P S 37005 2
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4.3.8.1. Filters sensitivity test
This test is used to know the current generated in the photodiode for a given
amount of light reaching it, giving a measure of the sensitivity of the instrument
for each filter.
Select the path Tests/Filters Sensitivity. The following window is displayed:
P S 37005 3
This test can be performed with or without cuvette. When using the cuvette it is
necessary to have it filled with distilled water. (Use the button Fill Cuvette for
this purpose).
Click on Do Test to perform the check. The analyzer carries it out and shows
the results, must be equal or higher than the values shown in Section II.3.
4.3.8.2. Absorbance reading test
On selecting Absorbances two options appear:
P S 37005 4
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4.3.8.2.1. Test using neutral filters
Select the path Photometry / Absorbances / Neutral Filters to carry out the test
with filters. The following is displayed:
P S 37005 5
This test requires a calibrated neutral filters kit.

First program in the corresponding window the filters to be used. If a “0” is
introduced in the Reference Filter window the instrument will perform a
monochromatic reading.
Insert the filter nº 0 in the cuvette lodging and close the photometric block.
Press Do Baseline and the instrument performs the baseline. From then on,
readings with diverse neutral filters can be carried out by pressing Read. The
readings are displayed in the “Reading Absorbance Filters” window and printed
if required. Press Exit to quit.
4.3.8.2.2. Test using solutions
Select the path Photometry / Absorbances / Liquids to carry out the test with
solutions. The following is displayed:
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P S 37005 6
First program in the corresponding window the filters to be used. If a “0” is

introduced in the Reference Filter window the instrument will perform a
monochromatic reading. Program in Reagent Container # the position of the
liquid to be measured in the reagent tray. Press Do Baseline and the instrument
performs the baseline. Then press Read and the instrument will sip the
programmed volume and read it in the flow-thru cuvette. The readings are
displayed in the “Reading Absorbance Filters” window and printed if required.
Press Exit to quit.
4.3.8.3. Noise test
The noise level at the logarithmic amplifier output can be checked by following
the path Photometry / Noise. The following is displayed:
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P S 37005 7
To perform the test with the flow-thru cuvette, place a clean sector with wells in
front of the sample well number 1. Check that the flow cuvette is properly
placed and that the peristaltic pump is calibrated. Press “Fill Cuvette”. Once the
cuvette is filled, click on “Do Test” to begin. The values obtained should be
within the range showed in the table in section II.10.
4.4. Utilities
Select the option Utilities from the main menu. The following is displayed:
P S 37005 8
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4.4.1. Printing of the settings
Follow the path Utilities / Calibrations / Summary. On selecting this option the
analyzer sends the memorized settings to the computer. The following is
displayed:
P S 37005 9
The report will show the date, the serial number and the name of the operator
that carried out the settings.
4.4.2. Printing of the tests results
Follow the path Utilities / Tests / Summary. On selecting this option the
computer will print the results of the tests, indicating the date and hour. The
report date, the serial number and the name of the operator will also be printed.
4.4.3. Programming the serial number of the instrument
To have the serial number printed in the reports, it is necessary to program it

by following the path Utilities / Input Serial Number. The following is displayed:
P S 37006 0
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Input the serial number and press Accept. From then on, this number will be
printed in the reports.
4.4.4. Programming the name of the operator
To have the name of the operator printed in the reports, it is necessary to

program it by following the path Utilities / Input Operator. The following is
displayed:
P S 37006 1
Input the name of the operator and press Accept. From then on, this number
will be printed in the reports.
4.4.5. Priming of the circuits
Follow the path Operation / Prime Circuits.
Proceed as described in Section 4 of the User’s Manual.
4.4.6. Washing of the circuits
Follow the path Operation / Wash Circuits.

Proceed as described in Section 4 of the User’s Manual.
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4.4.7. Changing the password of the service program
Select the path Utilities / Change Password. The following is displayed:
P S 37006 2
Input the new password and confirm it. Click on Accept to save and on Cancel
to quit without saving.
NOTE:
The default password is bts370. This password can be restored at any time by
deleting the file “code.b37” (a hidden file) from the “calibra” directory. Run the
program again and the default password will be active.
4.4.8. Programming the filters table
Follow the path Utilities / Configuration / Filters Table. The following is

displayed:
P S 37006 3
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The table shows the positions of the nine filters and the corresponding
wavelength. To program a new filter, input its wavelength in the corresponding
position. Use the keyboard to delete or input new data. Take into account that a
filter change will affect all the techniques using the filter that occupied that
position.
Click on Accept to save or on Cancel to quit without saving.
IMPORTANT: After addition or removal of filters it is necessary to perform the

PHOTOMETRIC ADJUSTMENT again (see the adjustments section).
4.4.9. PROGRAMMING THE COMMUNICATIONS
This option allows programming the communications channel that links the
instrument and the computer. Follow the indications of Section 9 of the User’s
Manual.
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5. CHANGE OF THE PROGRAM IN THE FLASH
MEMORY
The software that controls the analyzer is located in a flash-type, permanent
memory. This software can be updated without the need to open the instrument
and changing the chip.
Double click on the Service icon Then select the option Monitor from the main
menu. The following window appears:
Check that the analyzer display shows the following:
MONITOR Ver x.xx
This indicates that the instrument is ready to load a new release of the
program. We say that the instrument is in mode “Monitor”.
5.1. SAVING OF THE OLD VERSION
Before any change in the program stored in the flash memory it is strongly
recommended to save the one previously installed.
Double click on the icon “Service” and select Monitor in the main menu. Check
that the display of the instrument indicates the mode “monitor”. Select the path
File/Save and the following window appears:
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Input the File Name (for instance old.prg). Click on Accept and the program
goes back to the former window. Click on Save and the program stored in the
flash memory is copied in the computer. The following window appears,
displaying the progression of the process.
The Flash Size is always 128 k, unless otherwise indicated by the Technical
Assistance Service.
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5.2. LOADING THE NEW VERSION
Select File and the menu is open:
Click on Load and the following window appears:
This window indicates the program which is the location of the software to be
loaded onto the flash memory. Input the File Name in the corresponding box
and click on Accept. The program goes back to the former window.
The button Load appears now active. Click on it and the loading process starts
with the deleting of the memory, that can last for some minutes:
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Once the deletion is completed, the loading begins. The display shows the
percentage accomplished.
Once the loading is completed, click on Exit. The instrument will re-initialize
with the new release of the program.
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6. MAINTENANCE AND CARE
6.1. MAINTENANCE
6.1.1. Disassembling the transfer arm
WARNING: The calibration of the reaction wells and needles centering is lost
when the transfer arm is disassembled, thus it is necessary to re-calibrate both
afterwards (see Fig. 6.1).
a.- Disconnect the suction and dispensing flexible tubes.
b.- Remove the screws (1) fixing the arm casing and take the casing apart.
c.- Detach the connector (J27) that links the warming device plate with the
main board.
d.- Remove the set screw (2).
e.- Reverse the steps to reassemble, taking into account to perform the new
calibration of the reaction well and needles centering.
6.1.2. Changing the casing
The casing is fitted to the supporting base by means of two fixing guides. The
adjustment is performed at the factory and the lodgings of the screws to the
guides are sealed with silicone. This adjustment consists in positioning the
casing in such a way that both rotor and transfer arm become centered with
respect to their lodgings (Fig. 6.2).
a.- Disassemble the transfer arm (Section 6.1).
b.- Remove the cover of the photometer and set it aside.
c.- Remove the screws (1) fixing the casing to the supporting base.
d.- Lift the casing and disconnect the strip conductor linking the display and
the main board (J17).
e.- Reverse the steps to reassemble, taking into account to perform the
If the new casing does not fit to the supporting base or to the mechanisms
(rotor or transfer arm), proceed as follows:
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- Unseal and loosen the screws (2).
- Assemble and center the casing with regard to the position of the transfer
arm and the rotor and fasten the screws (2). Seal the lodgings.
- Revert the process described in points (a) to (c).
- Verify that the arm needles are centered with regard to the reagent
bottles. To center, loosen the screws (3) and move the tray until the
bottles located at the two sides of the tray are centered. Then fasten the
screws (3).
- Calibrate the centering of the reaction wells and needles.
6.1.3. Changing the main board
The main board is supplied together with the dissipator and is attached to the
base and to the dissipator holder. A thin-layer of silicone is spread between the
dissipator and its holder
a.- Remove the screws fixing the main board to the base.
b.- Remove the screws fixing the dissipator to its holder.
c.- Remove the faulty board and reverse the process to reassemble with the
new one.
6.1.4. Changing the display board
The display board is located inside the casing. It is connected to the main
board by a strip conductor, and in the same way to the keyboard (Fig. 6.4).
a.- Disconnect the strip conductor (J17) from the main board.
b.- Detach the keyboard connector (J25) from the display board.
c.- Remove the screws (1)
d.- Remove the defective board and mount a new one reversing the former
steps.
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6.1.5. Changing the keyboard
The keyboard is glued to the casing and, once removed, cannot be used again.
Thus make certain that it is really defective before removal. Proceed as follows:
a.- Disconnect the keyboard strip (J25) from the display board (Fig. 6.4)
b.- Carefully unstick the keyboard (1) from the casing.
c.- Clean the glue remains with alcohol.
d.- Stick the new keyboard.
e.- Connect the new keyboard to the display board (Fig. 6.4).
6.1.6. Changing the transformer
The transformer is attached to the supporting base. To change it proceed as

follows (Fig. 6.6):
a.- Unweld the 5 supply wires.
b.- Detach the connector (J1) from the main board.
c.- Remove the 4 screws (1).
d.- Place the new transformer fixing it to the base with the 4 screws (1).
e.- Weld the supply wires (Schemes E37000A and E37021A).
f.- Attach the connector back (J1) to the main board.
6.1.7. Removing the cuvette holder tray
In order to manipulate certain components of the optical system it is first

needed to remove the upper tray holding the peristaltic pump. Proceed as
follows:
a.- Remove the casing
b.- Remove the waste tubing from the outlet (3) at the lower side of the tray.
c.- Disconnect the peristaltic pump motor strip conductor (J4) from the main
board.
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d.- Remove the two screws (1) and the screw (2) that fix the tray to the optical
block.
e.- Remove the tray.
f.- To place it back follow the reverse process.
6.1.8. Changing the filter wheel
WARNING: Proceed very carefully when handling the filter wheel avoiding
scratching or soiling the filters. It is advisable to previously remove the filter
holders from the wheel.
Proceed as follows (Fig. 6.8):
a.- Remove the cuvette holder tray as described in Section 6.1.7.
b.- Loosen the Allen screw (1).
c.- Remove the axle (2).
d.- Remove the wheel (3).
To assemble the wheel back proceed as follows:
e.- Insert the wheel (3) in its place taking into account to position the belt (4)
and the two washers (5) as indicated in the figure.
f.- Place the axle (2).
g.- Tighten the screw (1).
If the filter holders were removed, place them back again keeping their original
position. If the order is changed, the filters table must be re-programmed.
6.1.9. Changing the filter wheel motor
To reach this motor it is not necessary to remove the tray (Fig. 6.9).
a.- Disconnect the strip conductor of the motor from the main board (J7).
b.- Remove the screws (1).
c.- Remove the motor (2).
d.- Place the new motor positioning the belt (3) as depicted in the figure, and
fix the screws (1).
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e.- The screw lodgings have a little slackness to allow the stretching of the
belt. Excess stretching may produce motor malfunctioning.
6.1.10. Changing the peristaltic pump
The peristaltic pump is attached to the cuvette holder tray by 4 auto-threading

screws (Fig. 6.10).
a.- Disconnect the pump motor strip conductor (J8) from the main board.
b.- Remove the 4 screws (1).
c.- Remove the pump and place the new one, fixing it with the 4 screws (1).
d.- Connect the peristaltic pump motor strip conductor (J8) to the main board
again.
6.1.11. Changing the Peltier cell
WARNING: When installing the Peltier cell it is important to proceed strictly as

indicated in point (k), in order to obtain a correct assembly (Fig. 6.11).
b.- Remove the temperature probe (1).
c.- Unscrew the photodiode set (2) and the ground terminal fixing screw (3).
d.- Detach the connector (J2) from the main board.
e.- Unweld the Peltier cell wires from those going to the connector (J2).
f.- Remove the 4 screws (4).
g.- Carefully remove the cuvette holder (5). Clean-off the silicone remains.
h.- Remove the Peltier cell (6). Clean-off the silicone remains.
i.- Take a new cell and spread a thin and uniform silicone layer on both
sides.
j.- Place the cell in position taking care to leave its black terminal facing the
front part of the optical system.
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k.- Place the cuvette holder and fix it with the 4 screws (4). During this
operation, take special care to maintain the cuvette holder parallel to the
cell, and the cell parallel to the optical support. Screw the 4 screws
carefully, in order to avoid breakage of the ceramic surfaces of the cell.
l.- Once the cell is positioned, check for the absence of a silicone excess,
that could termically short-circuit the two sides of the cell. Thus the case,
clean it carefully.
m.- Weld the cell wires again to those of the connector (J2) according to the
color codes.
n.- Insert the temperature probe (1)
o.- Screw the photodiode set (2) and the ground terminal screw (3).
p.- Place the cuvette holder tray back, as described in Section 6.1.7.
6.1.12. Changing the photodiode
The photodiode is located in the cuvette holder. To reach it proceed as

indicated in Section 6.1.11 (points a to c).
To change it proceed as follows (Fig. 6.12):
a.- Move the support (3) and the separator (2) backwards.
b.- Remove the insulating ring (5).
c.- Unweld the cable from the photodiode pins (7).
d.- Weld the new photodiode (1).
e.- Place the insulating ring back in place (5)
f.- Move the support (3) forward until the separator (2) contacts the
photodiode.
g.- Screw the set back to the cuvette holder.
h.- Fix the ground cable back to the cuvette holder (6).
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6.1.13. Changing the fan
Look carefully at the assembling position of the fan set. Proceed as follows to
change it (Fig. 6.13):
a.- Detach the corresponding connector (J4 or J5) from the main board.
b.- Remove the 4 nuts (1) and their corresponding screws.
c.- Remove the grid (2).

d.- Remove the fan (3).
e.- Insert a new fan, taking into account that the air flux is outwards.
f.- Place the grid (2) and fix the set with the 4 screws and nuts (1).
i.- Attach the connector (J4 or J5) again to the main board.
6.1.14. Changing the temperature probe
The temperature probe is located in the cuvette holder. To manipulate it

proceed as described in Section 6.1.11 (points a to b). To change it proceed as
follows (Fig. 6.14):
b.- Unweld the cable from the probe pins (4).
c.- Weld the new probe (1).
d.- Move the support (3) forward until the separator (2) contacts the probe.
e.- Spread some silicone at the end of the sensor.
f.- Screw the set back to the cuvette holder.
6.1.15. Changing the lamp
This instrument is equipped with a 12V/20W halogen lamp, with an estimated

shelf life of 2,000 hours. To change the lamp proceed as follows (Figs. 6.15.A,
6.15.B and 6.15.C):
a.- Switch the instrument off, let it cool (approx. 10 min) and disconnect the
power supply.
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b.- Remove the cover of the cuvette holder compartment. A small cover (1)
fixed with two screws (2) is located in the nearby compartment.
c.- Remove the two screws (2) and the cover.
d.- Loosen the Allen screw (3) using a 3-mm Allen wrench.
e.- Push back the flange (4) fixing the lamp holder (5).
f.- Dislodge the lamp holder (5), loosen the Allen screw (6) (2-mm Allen
wrench) and remove the lamp (7).
g.- Insert the new lamp, by fully introducing the terminal pins. Fasten the
Allen screw (6) until the lamp is tightly secured. Do not touch the glass
bulb with the fingers, using its own sheath for protection. After cutting the
terminals edge, gently squeeze the lamp out just enough to carry the
change.
h.- Put the lamp holder back in position. Place the flange (4) back and tighten
the Allen screw (3).
i.- Place the cover (1) back and fix it with the two screws (2).
j.- Place the cover of the cuvette holder compartment in position.
The lamp does not require any adjustment at all. Nevertheless, it is

convenient, once the new lamp is installed, to perform the FILTERS
SENSITIVITY TEST (Tests/Photometry/Filters sensitivity), to check its right
alignment.
6.1.16. Changing a filter
If a filter with a wavelength different from that of the filters installed in the
instrument is to be installed, it should be inserted in one of the two free
positions of the filters wheel. The filter comes mounted in a filter holder marked
with the corresponding wavelength, making its handling easy. Proceed as
follows (Fig. 6.16.A):
a.- Insert the filter holder (1) in one of the free positions, by simple pressing
it. Do not touch the filter surfaces with the fingers.
b.- At this point is necessary to incorporate the new filter into the FILTERS
TABLE. Go to the menu UTILITIES/PROGRAMMING/FILTERS TABLE of
the operation program and add the wavelength value in the position
where it has been inserted.
If by any reason it is necessary to take the filter away from its holder proceed
as follows (Fig. 6.16.A):
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c.- Using the corresponding wrench (4) from the SERVICE TOOL kit (Code
005), unscrew the filter subjection ring (3).
d.- Remove the filter (2) from its holder (1) taking care not to touch it with the
fingers.
WARNING: A NEW PHOTOMETRIC CALIBRATION IS REQUIRED
e.- Insert the new filter and fit it to the holder using the above mentioned
wrench.
6.1.17.- Changing the lenses
The lenses are mounted in holders to make their handling easy. To change a
lens holder proceed as follows:
b.- Remove the filter wheel as described in Section 6.1.8.
c.- Remove the stray light shield (6).
d.- Using the wrench from the SERVICE TOOL kit, loosen the lens holder set
(7 or 8).
To reassemble reverse the former steps.
In case of removing a lens from its holder proceed as follows (Fig. 6.17):
e.- Using the wrench (4) from the SERVICE TOOL kit, unscrew its subjection
ring (3).
f.- Remove the lens (2) from its holder (1) taking care not to touch it with the
fingers.
g.- Insert the new lens and fix it to the holder with the screwed ring, using the
above mentioned wrench.
6.1.18. Changing the transfer arm vertical motor
The transfer arm is an independent module that can be taken apart by

removing the 4 screws that fix it to the supporting base.
a.- Detach the transfer arm set from the supporting base, disconnecting the
connectors from the main board (J9, J20) and removing the 4 screws (1).
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b.- Remove the 4 screws (4) and nuts fixing the vertical motor (3).
c.- Position the new motor, place the screws (2) and nuts back, tense the belt
(4) by slightly displacing the motor and then fasten the screws to fix the
motor.
d.- Place the transfer arm back onto the supporting base and fix it with the
screws (1).
e.- Attach the connectors to the main board.
NOTE.- The spare motor is supplied with its belt.
6.1.19. Changing the transfer arm rotation motor
To change this motor it is not necessary to detach the transfer arm set from the
supporting base (Fig. 6.19).
a.- Detach the photodetector holder (1), removing the screws (2) that fix it to
the arm displacer.
b.- Loosen the threaded pin (4) and remove the slitted disk (3),
c.- Remove the special nuts (5) that fix the motor (6) to the displacer and
detach the connector (J10) from the main board.
d.- Loosen the threaded pin (8) and remove the pulley (7).
e.- Attach the pulley (7) to the new motor taking care of fitting the threaded
pin into the notch of the motor axle.
f.- Place the motor (6) onto the displacer, insert the special nuts (5), tense
the belt, and fix the position by fastening the nuts.
g.- Attach the connector (J10) to the main board.
h.- Put the slitted disk (3) back into position, placing it at 1mm from the motor
surface, and fix it with the threaded pin (4).
i.- Assemble the photodetector holder (1) and check that the slitted disk (3)
does not interferes with the photodetector.
NOTE: The motor axle is mechanized.
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6.1.20. Changing the rotor motor
The change of the rotor motor should be performed without disassembling the
pre-warming device, in order to avoid its further (Fig. 6.20).
a.- Remove the screws (1) and nuts fixing the motor (2).
b.- Detach the connectors (J12, J22) from the main board.
c.- Remove the pulley (3) from the motor, loosening the 2 threaded pins (4).
d.- Attach the pulley (3) to the new motor taking care of fitting one of the
threaded pins (4) into the notch of the motor axle.
e.- Insert the motor in its holder and place the screws (1) and nuts.
f.- Tense the belt and fasten the screws to fix the position while keeping the
nuts blocked with an open end wrench.
g.- Attach the connectors (J12 J22) to the main board.
6.1.21. Changing the dosifier motor
This change does not require disassembling the set from the supporting base.
a.- Remove the special nuts (1) that fix the motor (2) to the holder.
c.- Remove the pulley (3) from the motor (1), unfastening the threaded pin
(4).
d.- Attach the pulley (3) to the new motor taking care of fitting the threaded
e.- Insert the motor in its holder, place the special nuts (1), tense the belt and
fasten the nuts to fix the position.
f.- Attach the connector (J11) to the main board.
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6.1.22. Changing the program
See chapter 5.
6.1.23. Changing the pre-warming device of the reaction wells
WARNING: It is very important to avoid touching with the hands the Nicron wire
ends that are not coated as well as to keep them dry. Moisture impairs its
function (Figs. 6.23.A, 6.23.B, 6.23.C and 6.23.D).
a.- Unscrew the knurled screw (2) and remove the rotor (1).
b.- Remove the rotor centering flange (3) unfastening the set screw (4) that
fix it the rotor axle.
c.- Remove the temperature probe (5) from its lodging (6).
d.- Detach the faulty Nicron wire (7) from the connector (8).
e.- Remove the pre-warming device (9), loosening the screws (10) that fix
the assembly supports (11) to the supporting base (12).
f.- Unscrew the assembly supports (11) from the pre-warming set (9).
g.- Detach the pre-warming channel (12) from the tray (13).
h.- Remove the Nicron wire (7) by loosening the clamp (14),
i.- Coil the new Nicron wire around the pre-warming channel (12) trying to fit
the clamp (14) to one of the four threaded pins of the former (12). Avoid
overlapping the wire spirals (Fig. 6.23.D).
j.- Place the pre-warming channel (12) on the tray (13). The assembly
position is given by the two wires hanging from the pre-warming channel
and the two openings of the tray, corresponding to the wires outlets.
k.- Re-assemble reversing the former steps.
l.- Calibrate the pre-warming device of the reaction wells (Section 3.8).
m.- Check that the rotor (1) is centered with regard to the pre-warming
channel (12). Otherwise the reaction wells could collide with the pre-
warming channel.
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6.1.24. Changing the safety spring
The purpose of the safety spring is to keep the arm up avoiding the downwards
displacement that would take place otherwise when disconnecting the
instrument. Proceed as follows to change it (Fig. 6.24):
a.- Detach all the connectors of the transfer arm (1) from the main board.
b.- Detach the arm support (1), removing the 4 screws that fix it to the
supporting base.
c.- Loosen the 2 threaded pins (3) that fix the column (4) to the support (1).
Move the column away from its lodging to permit the extraction of the
faulty spring.
d.- Insert the spare spring and re-assemble the arm by reversing the former
steps.
6.1.25. Changing the needle set
a.- Remove the arm casing unfastening the screws fixing it (Fig. 6.1).
b.- Unscrew the connectors (8) and detach the Teflon tubing from the
needles.
c.- Detach the liquid level detector connector (J28) from the main board.
d.- Remove the screws (2) fixing the spring retention piece (4).
e.- Remove the set formed by the spring retention piece (4), the spring (5)
and the needles (3).
f.- Insert a new set and fix it with the screws (2) taking care that the detection
plate (5) remains inside the detector (7).
g.- Connect the liquid level detector connector (J28) back to the main board.
h.- Attach the Teflon tubing to the needles, fully introducing them, and screw
the connectors (8) again.
i.- Re-assemble the arm casing.
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6.1.26. Changing the pre-warming device of the reagent
The pre-warming device is welded to the plate thus forming a single unit.
a.- Remove the arm casing unfastening the screws (1) (Fig. 6.1).
b.- Detach the Teflon tubing (1) from the dispensing needle .
c.- Detach the liquid level detector connector (2) (J28) from the main board.
d.- Remove the Teflon tubing (1) from the outlet (3).
e.- Detach the connector (4) (J27).
f.- Remove the 2 screws (5) fixing the pre-warming device supporting plate
and disassemble the plate.
g.- Re-assemble the arm reversing the former steps, taking care that the
detection plate (6) remains in the inside of the detector (7) (Fig. 6.25).
6.1.27. Changing the water filter
Unscrew the connector (1) from the filter (2), substitute the filter and screw it
again (Fig. 6.27).
6.2. CARE AND CLEANING
6.2.1. General care of the analyzer
In order to get an optimal operation of this instrument, it is necessary to follow

some minimal maintenance rules.
a.- Never use detergents or abrasive products for cleaning the outside of the
instrument. Use only a cloth with water and neutral soap.
b.- If a reagent or any corrosive product is spilled on the apparatus, clean it

immediately with a damp cloth and water.
c.- The cuvette holder tray is equipped with watertight joint in order to prevent
penetration of liquid into the inner part of the instrument. If liquid is spilled
into the tray, clean it with damp paper or cloth. A drainage hole connected
to the outside by a silicone tubing is in the front left part of the tray to
facilitate drainage of poured liquid.
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d.- Cover the instrument with its dust cover when not in use.
6.2.2. Cleaning of the optical components
The following indications should be taken into account for the cleaning of the
optical components:
a.- Optical components to be considered: Lamp, lenses, filters and

photodiode.
b.- Recommended material:
- Non-abrasive, lint free paper

- Alcohol + ether (50/50) solution
- Cotton ear picks
- Lens cleaner (blower type)
c.- For a proper manipulation of the optical components, the following

general precautions should be taken into account:
- The working area should be clean and in order.
- As the components are fragile, they should be treated carefully; a fall

could result in breakage.
- Avoid touching the operative surfaces with the fingers. Lenses, filters
and photodiode should be held by their sides and the lamp by its
connecting terminals.
- To clean the components, first undust with the rubber bulb to avoid the
scratches caused by small particles on the surface when rubbing with the
paper.
- In case of persistent or greasy dirt, slightly rub with a paper moisten with
the alcohol/ether solution and then with a dry paper. Sometimes, when
cleaning the filters or the photodiode window, the use of cotton ear picks
may be helpful together with the paper to clean the most delicate parts.
- Once the cleaning is finished it is convenient to go over with the rubber

bulb in order to remove any residual paper or cotton lint left on the
surface.
- When assembling or disassembling any component take care to use the

corresponding tools and follow the written procedures, since they have
been devised to avoid manipulation problems.
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6.2.3. Cleaning of the filters
a.- Remove the filter holders from the wheel and dislodge the filters as
indicated in Section 6.1.16.
b.- Clean as indicated in Section 6.2.2.
c.- Reassemble as indicated in Section 6.1.16.
6.2.4. Cleaning of the lenses
a.- Remove the lens holder from the optical support and dislodge the lenses
as indicated in Section 6.1.17.
c.- Reassemble as indicated in Section 6.1.17.
6.2.5. Cleaning of the photodiode
a.- Remove the photodiode as indicated in Section 6.1.12.
6.2.6. Cleaning of the liquid processing circuits
Refer to the User’s Manual.
6.2.7. Cleaning of the flow-thru cuvette
Cleanness of the flow-thru cuvette is a must. For a proper maintenance

proceed as follows:
a.- To clean the inner part, refer to the User’s Manual
b.- To clean the external part, use alcohol and then dry with a soft paper
(Section 6.2.2).
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6.2.8. General cleaning of the instrument
It is important to keep the instrument free of dust, that in great extent affects the
optical system. Carefully remove dust from the inside of the instrument
specially from the fan vanes, using a dump cloth or a small vacuum cleaner.
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6.3. Preventive maintenance
It is recommended to carry out the following YEARLY or after each 2000

HOURS of operation.
SECTION ACTIONS
Rotor mechanism 1. Verify the belt tension. By rotating the driving pulley, its
movement should be fully transmitted to the pulley axle.
2. Verify the centering of the reaction wells in the heating
channel
Pre-heater Its maintenance consists only on checking the proper status
of the pre-warming channel and the tray.
Arm mechanism 1. Verify the tension of the belts in charge of the horizontal
and vertical movements.
2. Lubricate the displacer guides (use oil S.A.E: 30 or
similar).
Dosifier 1. Verify the tension of the driving belt.
mechanism 2. Clean and lubricate the revolving screw (use oil S.A.E:
30 or similar).
Optical system 1. Clean the optical components.
2. Clean the filters.
3. Clean the lenses.
4. Clean the photodiode.
5. Wash the flow-thru cuvette.
6. Calibrate the photometric system.
Pippeting system 1. Check the water-tightness of the syringe piston. Verify
that there is no leakage or formation of micro-bubbles.
Substitute in that case.
2. Change the sipping circuit tubes.
3. Change the silicone tubing of the syringe valve.
4. Check the needles. Verify that they are properly aligned.
Check the Teflon coating (only for Teflon-coated
needles), and change the needles if it is damaged.
5. Check the priming tube (tube that link the bottle marked
in blue with the valve). Check there are no obstructions
or changes in its diameter. Change in that case.
6. Clean the filter of the blue-marked bottle (only when this
accessory is included).
7. Clean the washing station.
Sipping system 1. Change the Teflon tubing (marked in red).
2. Change the peristaltic tubing.
3. Check the waste tubing. Change it in case of cracking or
obstruction.
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1
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F S3 70 0 16
FIG. 6-2
6-19
1
F S3 70 0 17
FIG . 6-4
F S3 70 0 18
FIG . 6-5
6-20
1
F S3 70 019
FIG. 6-6
1
2
F S3 70 0 20
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6-21
D S37 0 010
6-22
2 1 3
F S370 0 21
FIG. 6-9
F S3 70 0 22
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6-23
F S3 70 0 11
6-24
D S 37 0 01 2
1 2
F S3 70 0 23
FIG . 6-13
6-25
D S 37 0 01 3
6-26
FIG . 6-15A
5 6
6
4 7
7
3
F S3 70 0 24
FIG . 6-15B FIG . 6-15C
6-27
D S 37 0 01 4
1
F S370 0 25
FIG. 6-16A
6-28
D S 37 0 01 5
2 3 4
1
F S370 0 26
FIG. 6-18
6-29
1 3 4
8 7 6 5
F S370 0 27
FIG. 6-19
3 4
F S370 0 28
FIG. 6-20
6-30
1
3 4
F S3 70 0 29
FIG . 6-21
6-31
4
2 1
8 5 6 3
F S370 0 30
FIG. 6-23A
6-32
9
11
12 10
F S370 0 31
FIG. 6-23B
6-33
13 12
11
F S3 70 0 32
FIG . 6-23C
14 7 12
F S3 70 0 33
FIG. 6-23D
6-34
3
F S3 70 0 34
FIG. 6-24
6-35
8
6 2
3
7 5
F S3 70 0 35
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5 4 2 1 5
F S3 70 0 36
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6-36

F S3 70 0 37
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APPENDIX I : SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
General characteristics
- Processing capacity: Up to 120 samples in 2 worklists

- Incubation 1: 21 to 9999 seg
- Up to 3 replicates for blanks, calibrators and samples.
- Calibration may be stored
- Patient data (name, age, sex, etc.) files
Sample tray
- Sample cup capacity: 2.0 mL maximum.

- Tray capacity: 60 cups for samples, calibrators and controls
Reagent tray
- Tray capacity: 16 reagent bottles of 15 mL or 45 mL.

- Up to 3 reagent trays may be used in a worklist
Reaction wells
- 6 segments with 34 wells each

- Reaction well capacity: 800 µL maximum
Reservoirs
- Wash solution: 1 L
- Waste reservoir: 1 L
Programming
- Tests: Unlimited (depending on the computer capacity)

- Profiles: Up to 10 with an unlimited number of tests
- Calibrators:
* Up to 5 different multiple-test calibrators
* Unlimited for specific calibrators
- Controls:
* Up to 10 different multiple-test controls
* Unlimited for specific controls
- Filters
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- Reagents
- Personalised options
Analysis Modes
- End point: 1 or 2 reagents

- Differential
- Fixed time
- Kinetic
Kinetic analysis
- 31 absorbance measurements during the programmed interval

- Rate calculation using linear regression analysis
- Linearity evaluation
- Use of factor or calibrator
- Kinetic blank automatically subtracted
Calibration types
- Factor
- Single calibrator
* For one test (specific)
* Common to several tests (multiple)
- Calibration curve
Calibration curve
- Up to 8 standards
- Up to 3 replicates for each standard
- Axes: Linear and logarithmic
- Calculation functions:
* Spline
* Linear regression
* Square regression
* Polygonal
Quality control
- Control of analytical limits: Blank, linearity, factor...

- Up to 2 control materials per test
- Levey-Jennings charts
Sample and reagent dispensing
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- One single syringe pipetting up to 800 µL (positive displacement)
- Sample volume range: 3 to 200 µL in 1 µL steps.
- Reagent 1 volume range: 300 to 800 µL in 1 µL steps.
Temperature control
- 3 thermostated areas.
- Reagent prewarmed in the transfer arm.
- Reaction mixture thermostated in the reaction wells to 37°C ± 2°C.
- Reaction mixture thermostated in the flow cuvette to 37°C ± 0.2°C.
Optical system
- Principle: Interference filters

- Readings: Monochromatic or bichromatic
- Filters wheel with up to 9 filters and automatic filter selection
- Light source: Halogen lamp (12 V and 20 W)
- Detector: Silicon photodiode
- Absorbance range: -0.200 to 2.200 A
- Spectral range: 340 to 700 nm
- Wavelength error: ± 2 nm
- Bandwidth: 10 ± 2 nm
- Minimum signal/noise ratio: 3.8 A
- Resolution: 0.0001 A
- Stability at 0 and at 2 A: ≤ 0.003 A at 405 nm
- Repeatability: At 0.05 to 0.1 A, CV ≤ 1.2%. At 1.5 to 2.0 A, CV ≤ 0.1%.
- Inaccuracy: 340 nm: ± 4.5% at 0.1 A, ± 1.0% at 2.0 A.
405 nm: ± 5.8% at 0.1 A, ± 1.7% at 2.0 A.
505 nm: ± 6.4% at 0.1 A, ± 1.4% at 2.0 A.
Transfer system
- Continuous flow system, with peristaltic pump

- Capacity of the flow cuvette: 18 µL
- Automatic calibration
Computer requirements
- Personal computer Pentium 100 or better running Microsoft Windows 95 or

later
- RAM: at least 16 Mbytes
- Hard drive with at least 30 Mbytes of space
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- Drive for 3.5’’ 1.44 Mbytes disks
- Serial channel connector RS-232
- Printer
- Mouse
Physical dimensions
- 650 (wide) x 610 (large) x 800 (high, open top cover) mm

- Weight: 40 Kg
Electrical requirements
- 115/230 VAC (± 10%)

- 50/60 Hz
- 270 VA
Assistance to users
- Automatic selection of the calibrators and controls required for a worklist

- Automatic selection of the reagents required for a worklist
- Indication of the minimum reagent volumes required for a worklist
- Dialogue screens (Windows) for programming, preparing worklists, presenting
reports, etc.
- Automatic alert messages on the screen
- Several languages available
Graphics
- Calibration curves
- Quality control (Levey-Jennings)
Lists
- Per test
- Per patient
- Quality control data
Electronics
-Microprocessor:
-H8/510 (8/16) bits at 10 MHz

-Up to 256kbytes of FLASH memory
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-256 kbytes of RAM memory
-Up to 64 kbytes of EPROM memory
-8 kbytes of E2PROM memory
-Amplifier:
-Logarithmic amplifier:Hybrid circuit LOG-100

-A/D converter:
-Dual slope
-Resolution: 10000 counts/Abs
-Conversion time: 150 ms at 2 Abs
-Calibrations by software.
Communications
-Serial channel,bidirectional, RS-232

-Bauds: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200.
-Bits: 7 or 8
-Parity: Even, odd, none.
-Stop bits: 1 or 2
Environmental conditions
-Indoor use
-Altitude < 3000m
-Temperature:15-35º
-Maximum relative humidity:75%
-Installation Categorie (overvoltage categorie): ΙΙ
-Pollution degree:2
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APPENDIX II: ADJUSTMENTS TOLERANCES TABLES
II.1.Main voltage measurement points
MEASUREMENT POINT TOLERANCE

1/J1 - 2/J1 17V -21V (AC)
3J1 - 2/J1 17V-21v (AC)
4/J1-5/J1 9.5V-11.5V (AC)
8/J1-9/J1 3.9V-4.9V (AC)
10J1-9J1 3.9V-4.9V (AC)
11/J1-12/J1 30.5 V-37.5 V (AC)
TP9 15.6 V-14.4 V (DC)
TP10 (-15.6)-(-14.4) (DC)
TP11 5.4 V- 4.6 V (DC)
TP12 38 V-32 V (DC)
TP13 26V-22V (DC)
3/J4 15V-24V (DC)
3/J5 15V-24V (DC)
Lamp voltage 12.09V-11.37V (DC)
Batery voltages 4.2 V-3.4V (DC)
Fans voltage 24V-15V (DC)
II.2. Photometric calibration tolerances
Filters Calibrator Relative Error tolerance %

340 1 -4.0 to +2.0
2 -2.5 to +2.0
3 -2.5 to +2.0
4 -2.5 to +2.5
405 1 -4.0 to +2.0
2 -2.5 to +2.0
3 -2.0 to +2.0
4 -2.0 to +2.0
505 1 -4.0 to +2.0
2 -2.5 to +2.0
3 -2.0 to +2.0
4 -2.0 to +2.0
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II.3. Sensitivity filters with flow cuvette.
Filter Minimum(nA)
340 20
405 60
420 100
450 200
492 300
505 500
530 750
546 800
578 900
600 1000
630 1750
670 2000
II.4.Arm mechanic adjustments tolerances
ADJUSTMENTS TOLERANCES
Horizontal Reagent bottle 290-498
Horizontal Washing unit 2046-2210
Arm reaction wells 2302-2467
Rotor sample wells (-26)-273
Arm sample wells(1-20) 2697-2860
Rotor Sample wells(1-20) (-311)-93
Arm Sample wells(21-40) 2561-2725
Rotor Sample wells(21-40) 65-381
Arm Sample wells(41-60) 2479-2642
Rotor Sample wells(41-60) 27-348
Vertical Reagent bottle. 202-229
Vertical Washing unit 99-124
Vertical reaction wells 166-185
Vertical Sample wells 144-165
II.5. Flow cuvette thermostat adjustment
OFFSET: 923- 1195

TANGENT: (-19)-(-15)
II.6. Rotor thermostat adjustment
Correction: (-3) - 7.5
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II.7 Peristaltic pump adjustment
Position:235-385
Caudal: 879 -1352
II.8 Syringe adjustment
Steps: 13061 - 14148
II.9 Filters wheel adjustement.
Steps: 10 - (-5)
II.10. Electric Noise
DATA MIN. VALUE MAX. VALUE

AVERAGE - 400 mV + 400 mV
NORMAL VALUE (BIAS) 0 mV 2 mV
MAX. PEAK 0 mV 2 mV
MIN. PEAK - 2 mV 0 mV
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APENDICE III: ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS
III.1 Accessories list

CODE DESCRIPTION
USER’S MANUAL ANALYZER
* UPGRADE SOFTWARE 370 PLUS
* CD SOFTWARE 370 PLUS
AC5852 SAMPLE TRAY
AC6280 REAGENT RACK
BO6281 SET OF REAGENT BOTTLES 45ml
AC6108 REACTION WELLS SEGMENTS 7UNITS
AC6022 SAMPLE WELLS (1000 UNITS)
* BOTTLE 1L WASHING SOLUTION
AC7287 WASTE BOTTLE MARKED IN RED
BO5982 BOTTLE FOR DITILLED WATER
AC6032 COVER FOR THE CUVETTE LODGING
AC5831 SIRYNGE
FU6291 SET FUSES 1.6A
FU6292 SET FUSES 3A
CA1443 MAIN WIRE WITH GROUND-EEC
CA6041 AMERICAN MAIN WIRE RS458-162
AC7419 DUST-PROOF COVER ANALYZER
AC6031 COVER FOR THE SYRINGE LODGING
AC5874 SCREW FOR THE SAMPLE TRAY
AC3778 FLOW-THRU CUVETTE H178.712-8,5
AC3594 OUTPUT ADAPTER FLOW-CUVETTE
AC6296 SET OF PIECES TO FIX TUBING
AC6028 WASH STATION
CA6051 CABLE FOR COMPUTER CONNECTION
AC6052 CONNECTION TRANSFORMER 9 TO 25
AC7543 TRANSFER ARM
AC7544 SET TIPS TRANSFER ARM
TU7545 SET TUBES ANALYZER
LA2151 HALOGEN LAMP 12V 20W
FI4649 FILTER SET 340 nm
* Consult the Technical Assistance Service.
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III.2 Spare parts.
CODE DESCRIPTION
* P.C. BOARD MICRO I37002
CA7311 COVER ANALYZER
TE5953 KEYBOARD ANALYZER
PC5960 P.C. BOARD DISPLAY I37004
ME7316 OPTICAL SET COMPLET ANALYZER
FO6416 SET PHOTODIODE ANALYZER
IN4342 MAIN SWITCH EATON E30M11J01
ZO0648 FUSE HOLDER D06.26 BTR-815
VA4343 MAIN FILTER FD-1Z
DI0844 DIODE LM-335
MO3560 FAN ESTROFAN SJ-80Y24V
ME3215 FAN GRILL
IN4345 TENSION SWITCH 18-000-0016-810
MO7318 STEP-STEP MOTOR MAE HY100PUMP
FU6292 SET FUSES 3A
TR5975 TRANSFORMER ANALYZER
* GAL 20V8 370 RECORDED-1
* FLASH 28F101 370 RECORDED
* EPROM 27256 370 RECORDED
ZO5571 SOCKET LAMP
DI4438 FILTER WHEEL PHOTODETECTOR
MO425 STEP-STEP MOTOR 82910.0
AC4290 SERVICE TOOLS OF 810-820
CE3562 PELTIER CELL CP2-31-06L
ME3587 DRIVING PULLEY MLX-2032 Z155
AC6421 TEMPERATURE SENSOR ROTOR
PC5906 TRANSFER ARM PHOTODETECTORS
PC7336 P.C. BOARD TRANSFER ARM I37006
AC6422 RESISTOR ROTOR
AC5831 SIRYNGE
ME7699 ELECTROVALVE ANALYZER
PC5850 SYRINGE PHOTODETECTOR
AC7569 SET SYRINGE
AC5883 SET TRANSFER ARM SUPPORT
ME5897 MAIN SPRING OF THE SUPPORT ARM
ME5899 DRIVING PULLEY MXL Z-100
ME5900 DRIVING PULLEY T-5/280 Z-56
ME8337 PERISTALTIC PUMP BTS-370 PLUS
AC6415 SET ROTOR
MO6417 ASSSEMBLED ROTOR MOTOR
MO6418 ASSSEMBLED SYRINGE MOTOR
MO6419 ASSSEMBLED ARM HORIZONTAL MOTOR
MO6420 ASSSEMBLED ARM VERTICAL MOTOR
CA7650 TOP COVER 370 PLUS
ME7651 PISTON SUPPORT COVER 370 PLUS
Code according to program release (Consult the tehcnical Assistance Service).
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APPENDIX IV: List of versions of software and compatibility of
same
Service program Flash

MODEL User program version
version version
BTS370 1.1 1.0 1.1
BTS370 2.0 1.1 2.1
BTS370 2.1 1.1 2.1
BTS370 3.1 1.1 2.1
BTS370 3.1 2.0 3.1
BTS370 3.2 1.1 2.1
BTS370 3.2 2.0 3.1
BTS370 4.0 2.0 3.1
BTS370 4.1 2.0 3.1
BTS370 4.2 2.0 3.1
BTS370 4.3 2.3 3.3
BTS370 PLUS 4.0 2.1 3.2
BTS370 PLUS 4.1 2.1 3.2
BTS370PLUS 4.2 2.1 3.2
BTS370 PLUS 5.1 3.1 4.1
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APPENDIX V: Guide to solving software problems
Contents:
The table below contains some of the messages that will appear occasionally on the
Bts370 user program. (Information will be added to this table if further queries are
received from users).
Error Meaning Possible Causes Possible Solution
75 “File or Path Operating system a) Depending on the point in the program at which
not found”. cannot find a certain this message appears, the application will either
file. continue or close down.
a) This problem has • In order to unblock the file, REBOOT the PC. By
occurred doing this, the program will delete the file as
sporadically (but normal and will continue without any further
not repeatedly) in problems.
our program
when the user (Some functions have now been modified so as to
tries to delete a use others which seem to be more robust, in the
file which the event that the O.S. should produce such unsuitable
O.S. (Windows) behaviour)
has blocked,
considering it to c) Start up application. While it is loading the main
be a read-only files will be reconstructed.
file. d) Solved in l (4.2 version)
b) File not found

using the
specified route.
3045 “Cannot open The file that the user • If it is an *.MDB file, check that it has not been
name file. is trying to access is opened using Access.
Already in being used (opened • Close down applications which are using the file
use” by another or wait until it is free.
application).
V-1
(In our program, this appeared occasionally when
This is a WARNING repeatedly attempting to start the application by
to the user to close repeatedly clicking on the icon for the application.
any other applications In this event: accept the message and continue
that are using the file working as normal with the application open).
at that moment, or to
wait until it is free
13 “Types do not The user has tried to a) Start up the application. While it is loading the
coincide” assign an incorrect main files will be reconstructed, starting with the
type value to a 370pini files.*
variable or field of a
database. b) Reconstruct the database design: recover the
a) This is an error original design or delete the modified file so that the
which is program creates it automatically when Booting up.
controlled by the
program. If it
appears, this
means that one of
the data files is
corrupt and/or
contains incorrect
information.
b) It may appear if
the user changes
the design of the
databases.
3011 “Object could Refers to a Database • Check that the 370p.MDB database file is
not be found” that is not in the present in the application directory. Re-start
application directory program.
3163 “Data too long The user has tried to • Recover initial database format, the same as
for the field” assign a value that is with the 370pini.MDB file. If the version is prior
larger in size than the to the 4.0, update it. One temporary solution is
database field. to introduce shorter data where the error has
This may occur if the occurred, or to change the date format to a
user changes the shorter one in the regional configuration
design of the
V-2
database. In versions
prior to the 4.0, this
may occur due to the
date format.
Duplicated lists Occurs in the 4.0 and • Solved in the 4.2 version
appear in the 4.1 version
historical file
ERROR The analyser The work list has • Press “enter” repeatedly for the program to exit
FIN ERROR has not been aborted. from error mode. Appears in versions prior to
PACIENTE carried out all 4.0 . It is advisable to update the version.
of the
analyses.
ERROR This may The program does not • Press “enter” repeatedly for the program to exit
FIN ERROR occur as a accept the date from error mode. Appears in versions prior to
PACIENTE result of the format 4.0 . It is advisable to update the version.
regional Change the date format for a shorter one or
configuration update the version.
63 Incorrect Occurs when the work • Avoid this situation. Solved in versions later
register list has been than 4.0
number compiled and no
patient has been
selected.
3421 Type Appears in Latvian, • Solved in versions later than 4.0
conversion due to the date
error configuration of the
operating system for
that particular
language
321 File format Occurs when a file • De-install the program, erase directory bTS-370
not valid has been damaged and reinstall.
In the report for Appears in 4.0 • Solved after the 4.1version
patients a blank version
line appears
between results
and technique
V-3
The Biosystems Occurs only in the • Solved in the 4.2 version
logo appears at 4.1 version
the head of pages
of reports
In the Chinese Occurs in the 4.1 • Solved in the 4.2 version

language, patient version
data incorrectly
printed
In qc, when Data Occurs when a • Assign a batch number. In the 4.2 version the
printing, the incomplete technique has not program requires the user to enter a BATCH
message “Invalid been assigned a number.
use of null” batch number
appears.
8012 PC PC comunication • Contact with computer technical asistance
comunication device not propertly
device not installed
open
V-4
1 MODIFICATION
LOCALIZATION: Monocard
MODIFICATION: It has been added a 1N4936(D100) betwen pins 1

and 16 of J6. Also a capacitor 100pF 32V (C100)
between 15 and 13 pins of U12.
REASON: The transient response of the voltage in the

electrovalve may cause the reset or lock of the
instrument.
IMPLEMENTATION: It is recomended to modify the boards showing the

above mentioned problem.
SCHEMES INVOLVED: Monocard (1) E37001A
*The modification was implemented from the instruments serial number

830030261, 830030263, 830030266 and on.
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2 MODIFICATION
MODIFICATION: The monitor realise PM370A in EPROM memory U5

is changed by PM370B.
REASON: The Flash memory U4 model 28F101 is obsolete.

This memory is 12 V programming flash. The new
realise PM370B let programme 5v programming
flash as M29F010B.
IMPLEMENTATION: Is necessary to change the realise of U5 by the new

program PM370B in order to programme 5v memory
flash as M29F010B.
*The modification was implemented from the instruments serial number

830030277, 830030278, 830030279 and next ones.
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3 MODIFICATION
LOCALIZATION: Instrument
MODIFICATION: New design main board, arm board with transient

supressors, transformer, new varistors board
between mains and mains filter, mains filter.
REASON: Compliance of the 73/23/EEC Directive (Electrical

equipment designed for use within certain voltage
limits) and the 89/336/EEC Directive
(Electromagnetic compatibility).
IMPLEMENTATION: The modification is implemented from the instrument

with serial number 830050100 and next ones. This
modification is not compatible in instruments with
serial number lower than 830050100.
SCHEMES INVOLVED: Schemes relatives to distribution, mainboard, arm

board. A new scheme of varistors board is added.
Chapters 3, 6.1 and Appendix II.1 are affected.
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3. ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT
3.1. BLOCK DIAGRAM
This diagram is intended to give a global functional overview of the diverse

parts of the electronic circuit.
It is in charge of linking and controlling all the systems of the analyzer, with the
only exception of the fan.
It supplies to the lamp at 12V.
3.1.3. Filter-wheel detection circuit
This circuit gives to the microprocessor a reference position in order to center

each filter precisely in the light path.
This circuit operates under the microprocessor control and supplies the power
needed by the stepper motor that moves the filter wheel.
This circuit selects one among the three temperature sensors (cuvette holder,
pre-warming device of the reaction wells and pre-warming device of the
reagents) and adequates its voltage levels to be read by the 10-bit converter of
the microprocessor.
This power circuit operates under the microprocessor control and supplies the
cell with the needed current (and the right direction) to warm or cool the cuvette
holder.
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D S 37001 7
the power needed by the stepper motor that moves the pump.
It converts the electric current coming from the photodiode in a voltage

corresponding to its logarithm.
It digitalizes the voltage coming out from the logarithmic amplifier for its further
treatment by the microprocessor.
the power needed by the stepper motor that moves the rotor.
This is a barrier photodetector that detects the departing position of the rotor
that is taken as a reference to know the position of all the sample and reaction
wells.

of the reaction wells.
3.1.13 Control of the arm vertical motor
the power needed for the stepper motor that moves the arm vertically.
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the power needed for the stepper motor that gears the rotation of the arm.
3.1.15. Detector or the vertical departing position of the arm
vertical motion of the arm that is taken as a reference for the vertical span of its
running path.
rotation of the arm that is taken as a reference for its angular positions.
The needle set is retractile and when pressed upwards a barrier photodetector
detects if it has collided vertically with an obstacle, then sending the
appropriate signal to the microprocessor.
The motor in charge of the rotation of the arm also moves a slitted disk that is
detected by a barrier photodetector that informs the microprocessor about the
angle of rotation. When it does not match with the number of steps ordered to
the motor is an indication that some blocking has taken place and the
corresponding signal is sent accordingly to the microprocessor.

of the reagents.
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When the two needles (suction and dispensing), whose lower rims are not
Teflon-coated, contact a conductive liquid, this is detected by a circuit that
sends the information to the microprocessor.
This is a circuit that, under the logic control of the microprocessor, supplies the
power needed by the stepper motor that moves de syringe of the dosifier.
This is a barrier photodetector that detects the departing position of the syringe
that is taken as a reference to know the length run by the plunger and, as a
result, the volume being pipetted.

switches on and off the current supply to the solenoid valve of the dosifier.
This is a circuit that measures the temperature of the power supply radiator
and, accordingly, changes the speed of the fans as a function of the heat
dissipation needs. A more silent operation is thus achieved under normal room
conditions.
This circuit is, basically, the keyboard itself and some protection components.
3.1.26. Display circuit
This circuit is, basically, the display itself that has built-in controller and power
circuits.
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It is in charge of supplying the required voltages to the diverse parts of the

instrument.
It contains the circuitry required to translate the TTL voltage levels to those of
the RS-232 rule. The ACIA is integrated in the microprocessor itself.
This circuit is in charge of resetting the microprocessor when the instrument is

switched on, and in charge of controlling the battery that feeds the RAM
memories. It also generates a “power failure” signal that is sent to the
microprocessor in case of a power supply drop.
3.2. ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
This section describes the electronic scheme of the instrument following the
same functional structure as section 3.1.
In the scheme E37000B we can see a global diagram of the electronic circuit of
the analyzer.
The microprocessor circuit is formed by a Hitachi (U4) H8/510 microprocessor.

This is a last-generation microprocessor that includes peripherics such as I/O
lines, counters, ACIAs and a 10-bit , 4-analogic channel A/D converter, among
others. In such a way, the circuitry of this analyser is minimized.
This microprocessor has no built-in memory, but has instead the lines to
connect a external one. That memory is formed by:
a) An EPROM (U7) including the monitor. A 32-kbyte (27C256) memory is

installed. Though it can support up to that of 64-kbyte (27C512), it is not
needed because it only includes the monitor, that is a small piece of program to
charge the FLASH memory from the PC through the RS-232 serial channel.
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b) A 128-Kbyte FLASH memory (U3) that contains the program, which can be
erased or recorded by the monitor program of the EPROM, operating from a PC
through the RS-232 channel, using a program supplied for this particular
purpose.
c) A E2PROM (U5) (28C64) to store the permanent data, such as calibration

coefficients, communication parameters, etc.
d) Two working 128-Kbyte RAM(U2,U6), that are fed by a battery (Vbat) when
the instrument is switched off.
WARNING: The maximum access time of the memories must be 200 nsec.
The programmable-logic, XC9572 integrated circuit (U1) are the ones in charge
of decodifying the selection lines of the memory and peripherics.
(See Scheme E37029, sheet nº 5).

The lamp is fed by means of a supply circuit formed by the U14 regulator. The
regulator receives the non-regulated voltage from coils 7-8 of the transformer,
rectified by the bridge D35, filtered by C32 and C33 and uncoupled in high-
frequency by C34. The 12V output voltage is given by resistors R35, R36.
3.2.3. Filter wheel detector circuit
(See Schemes E37033 and E37029, sheet nº 1 and 2)
Its main component is the barrier photodetector FD1 (Scheme E37033),

assembled onto the printed circuit with reference 1363. The Scheme E37029
depicts the resistor R4 that feeds the emitting photodiode and that is connected
to its anode, and resistor R3 that is connected to the phototransistor collector
and constitutes ist charge. The logic signal is taken from this point and read by
the pin P17 (11/U4) of the microprocessor.
Under normal conditions the infrared light coming from the photodiode reaches
the phototransistor that conducts at saturation and the signal in its collector is a
logic “0”. When the filter wheel turns and the positioning stem interrupts the
light from the photodiode the phototransistor stops conducting, and the signal
in its collector is a logic “1”.
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The control of the stepper motor that moves the filter wheel is formed by two
integrated circuits PBL3717A (U22 and U25). These circuits are constant
motor coils. This current is given by the reference voltage, generated by
resistors R56 (at U22) and R62 (at U25) and the internal voltage dividers of
these circuits.
(See Scheme E37029, sheets nº 1,2 and 3)
The analyzer is provided with three similar temperature sensors: one in the
reading group cuvette holder, another in the pre-warming device of the reaction
wells and the last one in the reagent pre-warming device.
All three sensors generate a voltage that is proportional to the temperature in
Kelvin degrees (ºK) (Celsius degrees + 273) and equals to 0.01 V/ºK. Hence,
at 25ºC VT = 0.01 x (25+273) = 2.98 V

at 37ºC VT = 0.01 x (37+273) = 3.10 V
The multiplexer U11(sheet 1) selects one the three sensors (polarized by the
resistors R18, R27 and R28) by the input S1 (4/U11), S2 (5/U11) and S3
(5/U11) respectively. The selection is performed by the I/O extended lines of
the microprocessor by U1, MA0 (41/U1) and MA1 (43/U1). The output
impedance is adapted by the operational U35(sheet 3) assembled as a voltage
follower.
The amplifier U34(sheet 3) and its associated circuit adapt these voltages in
order for them to be readable with the maximum resolution by the 10-bit
converter of the Hitachi H8/510 microprocessor. The adapted voltage goes out
by 6/U34 and is applied to the AN0 input (83/U4) of the microprocessor through
the resistor R96.
The incoming voltage from 6/U34 has a maximum variability of ± 15 V, while the
input voltage at 83/U4 should not be higher than the 5V reference voltage from
the converter applied to AVCC (87/U4). The circuit formed by D16, D17, D18,
D19 and R95(sheet 3) is in charge of keeping this input voltage between that
value and the ground.
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(See Scheme E37029, sheets nº 1 and 5)
A full-wave rectified, low voltage voltage is applied to the Peltier cell in the
direction required for warming or cooling. Although the cell performance is
lower when using this system, the use of this circuit is justified by its simplicity
and economy.
The full-wave rectification in both directions is achieved by means of two triacs

and a coil transformer with a mid outlet. Each triac lets pass either a positive or
a negative half-wave as required. The circuit formed by the amplifier U21(sheet
5), that works as a comparator, and the transistor Q5, that adapts the ± 15V
output 1/U35 to logical level, generates the ZD polarity control signal of the
alternating voltage.
This signal is applied to the microprocessor by the pin P37 (54/U4) to let it
know which triac and when it should be tripped. The tripping of the triacs is
achieved by two signals going out by the pins P60 (73/U4) and P61 (74/U4)
that, together with the ZD polarity detection signal (collector Q5) are applied to
the programmable logic circuit XC9572 (U1) to generate the two control signals
of the triacs T1 (56/U1) and T2 (65/U1) and thus prevent their simultaneous
activation as a result of a mistake or a blocking of the program. The circuits
U13B, U13C and the transistors Q3 and Q6 conform the tripping stage of the
triacs. If due to a failure, both triacs were simultaneously tripped, the fuses F4
and F5 of the coil would protect the transformer.
The control of the stepper motor that actions the peristaltic pump is in charge of
coils of the motor. This current is given by the reference voltage, generated by
these circuits.
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The logarithmic amplifier if formed by the hybrid circuit LOG-100 (U36),

supplied at ± 15 V. C96, C97, C98 and C99 uncouple the supply.
The photodiode is connected to the ground and to the input I1 (1/U36). The
reference current is generated from the 2.5V reference source D20 and the “T”
circuit formed by R97, R98 and R99. Its nominal value is 100 nA. The LOG-100
has the OUT output (7/U36) to the pin K1 (3/U36) and thus the constant K of
logarithmic conversion is 1. The capacitor C104 stabilizes the frequency of the
circuit.
The output voltage of the logarithmic amplifier (7/U36) is applied to the input
VIN(+) (11/U37) of the analogic-digital converter (U37) through the RC net
formed by R108 and C106. This converter takes as a voltage reference the 2.5
volts of D20 and is fed at ± 5 V. These voltages are achieved from the ± 15 V
with the zeners D27 and D28 and are uncoupled with the capacitors C100,
C101, C102, C103. The capacitors C107, C108, C109 and the resistor R111
belong to the converter system. Said capacitors must be made in polypropylene
in order to have a very low fault current level.
Since the voltage coming from 7/U37 can vary in the range ± 15 V, while the
input voltage of 11/U36 must be lower than its supply voltage, the circuit formed
by D22, D23, D24, D26, R101 and R102 takes care to keep that input voltage
between these values.
The control of the stepper motor moving the rotor is performed by two
integrated circuits PBL3717A (U30 and U33). These circuits are constant-
these circuits.
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connected to its anode, and resistor R8 that is connected to the phototransistor
When the rotor is not in its departing position, the infrared light coming from the
photodiode is blocked and does not reach the phototransistor so it does not
conduct and the signal in its collector is a logical “1”. When the rotor turns and
the detection slit lets the photodiode light passing, the phototransistor conducts
and the signal in its collector is a logical “0”.
The electronic circuit of the pre-warming device of the reaction wells is formed
by a resistor and a temperature sensor. The electric current in the resistor is
controlled by the transistor T2 in an “All/Nothing” mode. The temperature
sensor, located in the plastic tray that supports the pre-warming device
(Section 2.2.2), sends the signal to the amplifier multiplexer circuit of
temperature sensors, trough the connector J20.
3.2.13. Control of the arm vertical motor
The control of the stepper motor moving the arm vertical motor is performed by
these circuits.
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The control of the stepper motor moving the arm rotation motor is performed by
these circuits..
3.2.15. Detector of the vertical departing position of the arm
(See Schemes E37037and E37029, sheet nº 2)

When the arm displacer is not in its vertical departing position, the infrared light
coming from the photodiode reaches the phototransistor, this conducts at
saturation, and the signal in its collector is a logical “0”. When it moves up to its
(See Schemes E37041 and E37029 sheet nº 2)

E37041 and is assembled onto the printed circuit with reference 1363.
Scheme 37029 depicts the resistor R20 that feeds the emission photodiode
and that is connected to its anode, and resistor R29 that is connected to the
When the arm is not in its rotation departing position, the infrared light coming
from the photodiode reaches the phototransistor, this conducts at saturation
and the signal in its collector is a logical “0”. When the arm rotates to its
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(See Schemes E37025 and 37029 sheet nº 1)

E37025 and is assembled onto the printed circuit with reference I37006 located
in the transfer arm. Scheme 37029 depicts the resistor R22 that feeds the
emission photodiode and that is connected to its anode, and resistor R26 that
is connected to the photodetector collector and constitutes ist charge. The logic
signal is taken from this point and read by the pin P82 (91/U4) of the
microprocessor.
When there is no blocking, the infrared light coming from the photodiode is
hindered by the detection plate and does not reach the phototransistor so it
stops conducting and the signal in its collector is a logical “1”. When the
needles are pressed upwards for some obstacle blocking the vertical
movement, the detection slit lets the photodiode light pass through, the
phototransistor conducts and the signal in its collector is a logical “0”.
(See Schemes E37039 and 37029 sheet nº 1)

connected to its anode, and resistor R30 that is connected to the photodetector
A slitted disk, fitted to the arm rotation motor axle, generates a frequency in the
photodetector, controlled by the microprocessor, and that must be
synchronized with the number of steps given by the motor. When the
synchrony is lost, the microprocessor interprets that an obstacle prevents the
arm rotation and proceeds accordingly.
The electronic circuit of the pre-warming device of the reagent consists of the
heating resistors R122 and R123 (E37025) and a temperature sensor. The
electric current is controlled by the transistor T2 in an “All/Nothing” mode
(E37029/2). The temperature sensor D36 (E37025) sends the signal to the
multiplexer amplifier circuit of temperature sensors.
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(See Schemes E37025 and E37029 sheet nº 1,2 and 3)
The electronic circuit of the liquid level detector is a voltage divider formed by
the resistor R16 and an equivalent resistor of the liquid (Req), which output
voltage V0 is measured by the ADC converter of the microprocessor. When the
needle rims do not contact the liquid, Req is infinite and the voltage V0 is 5 volts;
when the needle rims contact the liquid, then Req has a known value and V0
becomes appreciably lower. This variation is used by the microprocessor to
detect if the needle rims are in contact with the liquid.
In order to avoid the electrolysis effect, the direction of the electric current
passing through the liquid is alternatively commuted by the four switches (SW1
to SW4) of U38, that are controlled by the lines LQ1 (36/U1) and LQ2
(37/U1).at E37029/1 The reading of V0 by the microprocessor is synchronized
with the commutation of the switches and its performed by the ADC-input
protection circuit formed by R109, R110, D29, D30, D31and D32 at E37029/3.
The detection rims are connected to the printed circuit I37006 by the connector
J17.
The control of the stepper motor that actions the syringe motor is performed by
these circuits.
(See Schemes E37035 and E37029 sheet nº 1 and 2)

connected to its anode, and resistor R5 that is connected to the phototransistor
collector and constitutes its charge. The logic signal is taken from this point and
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When the syringe is not in its departing position, the infrared light coming from
the photodiode reaches the phototransistor, this conducts at saturation, and the
signal in its collector is a logical “0”. When the syringe reaches its departing
position, the detection plate hinders the photodiode light, the phototransistor
stops conducting and the signal in its collector is a logical “1”.
The coil of the solenoid valve of the dosifier is activated by the transistor T1.
The diode D4, anti-parallel connected, protects T1 from over-voltage when the
electric current in the coil is disconnected.
(See Scheme E37029 sheet nº 5)
The voltage that controls the fans is controlled by the regulator U17. The output
voltage is given by the divider formed by R40 and NTC1 that is in contact with
the supply radiator making the voltage increase when it warms up. In this way
when the charge or the outer temperature increases, the fan speeds up and a
more silent operation is achieved under normal room conditions.
(See schemes E37017, E37015 and E37029 sheet nº 1 and 2 )
The membrane keyboard consists of a contact matrix and detects the pressed
key by scanning (Scheme E37017). The keyboard is connected to the printed
circuit I37004 by J25. The lines of this connector go directly to the connector
J24 (Scheme E37015) that sends them to the printed circuit I37002.
The scanning is generated by the microprocessor lines P80 to P85 (89/U4 to

94/U4 respectively) (Scheme E37029). The stand by status of these lines is a
logic “1”. Only one of them can be active with a logic “0”. TEC2, TEC4 and
TEC5 (44, 51 and 52/U1) read the keyboard status. When none of the keys is
pressed, its status is a logic “1”, due to the polarization resistors R114 and
R115. But if a key is pressed, it will contact one of the scanning lines and when
this reaches zero so will reach the corresponding reading line. In this way the
microprocessor can detect the pressed keys.
The diodes D1, D1 and D3 prevent the short-circuit that would occur between a
scanning line at “1” and another at “0”, if two keys were pressed
simultaneously.
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3.2.26 Display circuit
(See Schemes E37015 and E37029 sheet nº 1 and 2)
The LCD display is connected to the microprocessor bus. It is depicted in the

Scheme E37015 as a rectangle labelled DISPLAY. It receives the data bus and
the control line /LCD that selects the display in the microprocessor access
cycles, as well as /HWR, to write data and A2 to select internal registers.
A voltage given by the resistors R119 and R120 is applied by the line VEE; it
gives the adequate vision angle (that cannot be changed).
The power supply is in charge of providing the diverse voltages to the whole
circuit. The lamp supply has been already described in Section 3.2.2, the fan
supply in Section 3.2.24 and the Peltier supply in Section 3.2.6.
Besides these power supplies, there are the following:
A ± 15V power supply formed by the regulators U16 and U18 and their
A disconnectable 12V power supply for the FLASH memory recording, formed
by the regulator U12 and its associated components. The MOSFET transistor
Q1 is in charge of disconnecting this voltage.
A 5V power supply for the digital circuits, formed by the regulator U19 and its
A non-regulated, 35V power supply, which voltage is limited by the circuit

formed by T4, D6 and R33. This supply feeds the stepper motors and the
resistor of the pre-warming device of the reaction wells.
A 24V power supply for the solenoid valve and the pre-warming device of the
reagent, formed by the regulator U15 and its associated components. The
circuit formed by T5, D7 and R113 limit the RG1 input voltage in order to avoid
exceeding the maximum allowed value.
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(See Scheme E37029 sheet nº 1 and 2)
The serial communication is performed by one of the two ACIA that are
integrated in the microprocessor itself. This supplies all the required functions
and is connected by two lines, TxD2 (transmitter data, 96/U4) and RxD2
(receiver data 95/U4). Flow control lines are implemented by means of the lines
P72 (85/U4), P73 (86/U4), COMB (53/U1), COMC (57/U1) and COMD (50/U1).
The logical level of these lines is TTL. In order to adapt them to the EIA RS-232
rule an integrated circuit MAX238 (U8) is used, that together with its associated
capacitors generates the required positive and negative voltages. The
communication lines go through the connector J14.
The reset signal (15/U9) is generated by the circuit MAX 691 that is in control
of the charge and commutation of the battery that feeds the RAM memories; by
means of the resistors R13, R14, R15 and R7 it detects the supply step-down
and generates a “power failure” signal at the NMI (2/U4) input of the
microprocessor.
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6. MAINTENANCE AND CARE
6.1. MAINTENANCE
6.1.1. Disassembling the transfer arm
WARNING: The calibration of the reaction wells and needles centering is lost
when the transfer arm is disassembled, thus it is necessary to re-calibrate both
afterwards (see Fig. 6.1).
a.- Disconnect the suction and dispensing flexible tubes.
b.- Remove the screws (1) fixing the arm casing and take the casing apart.
c.- Detach the connector (J27) that links the warming device plate with the
main board.
d.- Remove the set screw (2).
e.- Reverse the steps to reassemble, taking into account to perform the new
6.1.2. Changing the casing
The casing is fitted to the supporting base by means of two fixing guides. The
adjustment is performed at the factory and the lodgings of the screws to the
guides are sealed with silicone. This adjustment consists in positioning the
casing in such a way that both rotor and transfer arm become centered with
respect to their lodgings (Fig. 6.2).
a.- Disassemble the transfer arm (Section 6.1).
b.- Remove the cover of the photometer and set it aside.
c.- Remove the screws (1) fixing the casing to the supporting base.
d.- Lift the casing and disconnect the strip conductor linking the display and
the main board (J13).
e.- Reverse the steps to reassemble, taking into account to perform the
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If the new casing does not fit to the supporting base or to the mechanisms
(rotor or transfer arm), proceed as follows:
- Unseal and loosen the screws (2).
- Assemble and center the casing with regard to the position of the transfer
arm and the rotor and fasten the screws (2). Seal the lodgings.
- Revert the process described in points (a) to (c).
- Verify that the arm needles are centered with regard to the reagent
bottles. To center, loosen the screws (3) and move the tray until the
bottles located at the two sides of the tray are centered. Then fasten the
screws (3).
- Calibrate the centering of the reaction wells and needles.
6.1.3. Changing the main board
a.- Remove the screws fixing the main board to the base.
b.- Remove the faulty board and reverse the process to reassemble with the
new one.
6.1.4. Changing the display board
The display board is located inside the casing. It is connected to the main
board by a strip conductor, and in the same way to the keyboard (Fig. 6.4).
a.- Disconnect the strip conductor (J13) from the main board.
b.- Detach the keyboard connector (J25) from the display board.
c.- Remove the screws (1)
d.- Remove the defective board and mount a new one reversing the former
steps.
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6.1.5. Changing the keyboard
The keyboard is glued to the casing and, once removed, cannot be used again.
Thus make certain that it is really defective before removal. Proceed as follows:
a.- Disconnect the keyboard strip (J25) from the display board (Fig. 6.4)
b.- Carefully unstick the keyboard (1) from the casing.
c.- Clean the glue remains with alcohol.
d.- Stick the new keyboard.
e.- Connect the new keyboard to the display board (Fig. 6.4).
6.1.6. Changing the transformer
The transformer is attached to the supporting base. To change it proceed as

follows (Fig. 6.6):
a.- Unweld the 5 supply wires.
c.- Remove the 4 screws (1).
d.- Place the new transformer fixing it to the base with the 4 screws (1).
e.- Weld the supply wires (Schemes E37000B and E37023A).
f.- Attach the connector back (J1) to the main board.
6.1.7. Removing the cuvette holder tray
In order to manipulate certain components of the optical system it is first

needed to remove the upper tray holding the peristaltic pump. Proceed as
follows:
a.- Remove the casing
b.- Remove the waste tubing from the outlet (3) at the lower side of the tray.
c.- Disconnect the peristaltic pump motor strip conductor (J31) from the main
board.
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d.- Remove the two screws (1) and the screw (2) that fix the tray to the optical
block.
e.- Remove the tray.
f.- To place it back follow the reverse process.
6.1.8. Changing the filter wheel
WARNING: Proceed very carefully when handling the filter wheel avoiding
scratching or soiling the filters. It is advisable to previously remove the filter
holders from the wheel.
b.- Loosen the Allen screw (1).
c.- Remove the axle (2).
d.- Remove the wheel (3).
To assemble the wheel back proceed as follows:
e.- Insert the wheel (3) in its place taking into account to position the belt (4)
and the two washers (5) as indicated in the figure.
f.- Place the axle (2).
g.- Tighten the screw (1).
If the filter holders were removed, place them back again keeping their original
position. If the order is changed, the filters table must be re-programmed.
6.1.9. Changing the filter wheel motor
To reach this motor it is not necessary to remove the tray (Fig. 6.9).
a.- Disconnect the strip conductor of the motor from the main board (J30).
b.- Remove the screws (1).
c.- Remove the motor (2).
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d.- Place the new motor positioning the belt (3) as depicted in the figure, and
fix the screws (1).
e.- The screw lodgings have a little slackness to allow the stretching of the
belt. Excess stretching may produce motor malfunctioning.
6.1.10. Changing the peristaltic pump
The peristaltic pump is attached to the cuvette holder tray by 4 auto-threading

screws (Fig. 6.10).
a.- Disconnect the pump motor strip conductor (J31) from the main board.
b.- Remove the 4 screws (1).
c.- Remove the pump and place the new one, fixing it with the 4 screws (1).
d.- Connect the peristaltic pump motor strip conductor (J31) to the main
board again.
6.1.11. Changing the Peltier cell
WARNING: When installing the Peltier cell it is important to proceed strictly as

indicated in point (k), in order to obtain a correct assembly (Fig. 6.11).
b.- Remove the temperature probe (1).
c.- Unscrew the photodiode set (2) and the ground terminal fixing screw (3).
d.- Detach the connector (J27) from the main board.
e.- Unweld the Peltier cell wires from those going to the connector (J27).
f.- Remove the 4 screws (4).
g.- Carefully remove the cuvette holder (5). Clean-off the silicone remains.
h.- Remove the Peltier cell (6). Clean-off the silicone remains.
i.- Take a new cell and spread a thin and uniform silicone layer on both
sides.
j.- Place the cell in position taking care to leave its black terminal facing the
front part of the optical system.
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k.- Place the cuvette holder and fix it with the 4 screws (4). During this
operation, take special care to maintain the cuvette holder parallel to the
cell, and the cell parallel to the optical support. Screw the 4 screws
carefully, in order to avoid breakage of the ceramic surfaces of the cell.
l.- Once the cell is positioned, check for the absence of a silicone excess,
that could termically short-circuit the two sides of the cell. Thus the case,
clean it carefully.
m.- Weld the cell wires again to those of the connector (J27) according to the
color codes.
n.- Insert the temperature probe (1)
o.- Screw the photodiode set (2) and the ground terminal screw (3).
p.- Place the cuvette holder tray back, as described in Section 6.1.7.
6.1.12. Changing the photodiode
The photodiode is located in the cuvette holder. To reach it proceed as

indicated in Section 6.1.11 (points a to c).
To change it proceed as follows (Fig. 6.12):
b.- Remove the insulating ring (5).
c.- Unweld the cable from the photodiode pins (7).
d.- Weld the new photodiode (1).
e.- Place the insulating ring back in place (5)
f.- Move the support (3) forward until the separator (2) contacts the
photodiode.
g.- Screw the set back to the cuvette holder.
h.- Fix the ground cable back to the cuvette holder (6).
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6.1.13. Changing the fan
Look carefully at the assembling position of the fan set. Proceed as follows to
change it (Fig. 6.13):
a.- Detach the corresponding connector (J23 or J25) from the main board.
b.- Remove the 4 nuts (1) and their corresponding screws.
c.- Remove the grid (2).

d.- Remove the fan (3).
e.- Insert a new fan, taking into account that the air flux is outwards.
f.- Place the grid (2) and fix the set with the 4 screws and nuts (1).
i.- Attach the connector (J23 or J25) again to the main board.
6.1.14. Changing the temperature probe
The temperature probe is located in the cuvette holder. To manipulate it

proceed as described in Section 6.1.11 (points a to b). To change it proceed as
follows (Fig. 6.14):
b.- Unweld the cable from the probe pins (4).
c.- Weld the new probe (1).
d.- Move the support (3) forward until the separator (2) contacts the probe.
e.- Spread some silicone at the end of the sensor.
f.- Screw the set back to the cuvette holder.
6.1.15. Changing the lamp
This instrument is equipped with a 12V/20W halogen lamp, with an estimated

shelf life of 2,000 hours. To change the lamp proceed as follows (Figs. 6.15.A,
6.15.B and 6.15.C):
a.- Switch the instrument off, let it cool (approx. 10 min) and disconnect the
power supply.
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b.- Remove the cover of the cuvette holder compartment. A small cover (1)
fixed with two screws (2) is located in the nearby compartment.
c.- Remove the two screws (2) and the cover.
d.- Loosen the Allen screw (3) using a 3-mm Allen wrench.
e.- Push back the flange (4) fixing the lamp holder (5).
f.- Dislodge the lamp holder (5), loosen the Allen screw (6) (2-mm Allen
wrench) and remove the lamp (7).
g.- Insert the new lamp, by fully introducing the terminal pins. Fasten the
Allen screw (6) until the lamp is tightly secured. Do not touch the glass
bulb with the fingers, using its own sheath for protection. After cutting the
terminals edge, gently squeeze the lamp out just enough to carry the
change.
h.- Put the lamp holder back in position. Place the flange (4) back and tighten
the Allen screw (3).
i.- Place the cover (1) back and fix it with the two screws (2).
j.- Place the cover of the cuvette holder compartment in position.
The lamp does not require any adjustment at all. Nevertheless, it is

convenient, once the new lamp is installed, to perform the FILTERS
SENSITIVITY TEST (Tests/Photometry/Filters sensitivity), to check its right
alignment.
6.1.16. Changing a filter
If a filter with a wavelength different from that of the filters installed in the
instrument is to be installed, it should be inserted in one of the two free
positions of the filters wheel. The filter comes mounted in a filter holder marked
with the corresponding wavelength, making its handling easy. Proceed as
follows (Fig. 6.16.A):
a.- Insert the filter holder (1) in one of the free positions, by simple pressing
it. Do not touch the filter surfaces with the fingers.
b.- At this point is necessary to incorporate the new filter into the FILTERS
TABLE. Go to the menu UTILITIES/PROGRAMMING/FILTERS TABLE of
the operation program and add the wavelength value in the position
where it has been inserted.
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If by any reason it is necessary to take the filter away from its holder proceed
as follows (Fig. 6.16.A):
c.- Using the corresponding wrench (4) from the SERVICE TOOL kit (Code
005), unscrew the filter subjection ring (3).
d.- Remove the filter (2) from its holder (1) taking care not to touch it with the
fingers.
WARNING: A NEW PHOTOMETRIC CALIBRATION IS REQUIRED
e.- Insert the new filter and fit it to the holder using the above mentioned
wrench.
6.1.17.- Changing the lenses
The lenses are mounted in holders to make their handling easy. To change a
lens holder proceed as follows:
b.- Remove the filter wheel as described in Section 6.1.8.
c.- Remove the stray light shield (6).
d.- Using the wrench from the SERVICE TOOL kit, loosen the lens holder set
(7 or 8).
To reassemble reverse the former steps.
In case of removing a lens from its holder proceed as follows (Fig. 6.17):
e.- Using the wrench (4) from the SERVICE TOOL kit, unscrew its subjection
ring (3).
f.- Remove the lens (2) from its holder (1) taking care not to touch it with the
fingers.
g.- Insert the new lens and fix it to the holder with the screwed ring, using the
above mentioned wrench.
6.1.18. Changing the transfer arm vertical motor
The transfer arm is an independent module that can be taken apart by

removing the 4 screws that fix it to the supporting base.
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a.- Detach the transfer arm set from the supporting base, disconnecting the
connector from the main board (J28) and removing the 4 screws (1).
b.- Remove the 4 screws (4) and nuts fixing the vertical motor (3).
c.- Position the new motor, place the screws (2) and nuts back, tense the belt
(4) by slightly displacing the motor and then fasten the screws to fix the
motor.
d.- Place the transfer arm back onto the supporting base and fix it with the
screws (1).
e.- Attach the connector to the main board.
NOTE.- The spare motor is supplied with its belt.
6.1.19. Changing the transfer arm rotation motor
To change this motor it is not necessary to detach the transfer arm set from the
supporting base (Fig. 6.19).
a.- Detach the photodetector holder (1), removing the screws (2) that fix it to
the arm displacer.
b.- Loosen the threaded pin (4) and remove the slitted disk (3),
c.- Remove the special nuts (5) that fix the motor (6) to the displacer and
detach the connector (J32) from the main board.
d.- Loosen the threaded pin (8) and remove the pulley (7).
e.- Attach the pulley (7) to the new motor taking care of fitting the threaded
f.- Place the motor (6) onto the displacer, insert the special nuts (5), tense
the belt, and fix the position by fastening the nuts.
h.- Put the slitted disk (3) back into position, placing it at 1mm from the motor
surface, and fix it with the threaded pin (4).
i.- Assemble the photodetector holder (1) and check that the slitted disk (3)
does not interferes with the photodetector.
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6.1.20. Changing the rotor motor
The change of the rotor motor should be performed without disassembling the
pre-warming device, in order to avoid its further (Fig. 6.20).
a.- Remove the screws (1) and nuts fixing the motor (2).
c.- Remove the pulley (3) from the motor, loosening the 2 threaded pins (4).
d.- Attach the pulley (3) to the new motor taking care of fitting one of the
threaded pins (4) into the notch of the motor axle.
e.- Insert the motor in its holder and place the screws (1) and nuts.
f.- Tense the belt and fasten the screws to fix the position while keeping the
nuts blocked with an open end wrench.
6.1.21. Changing the dosifier motor
This change does not require disassembling the set from the supporting base.
a.- Remove the special nuts (1) that fix the motor (2) to the holder.
c.- Remove the pulley (3) from the motor (1), unfastening the threaded pin
(4).
d.- Attach the pulley (3) to the new motor taking care of fitting the threaded
e.- Insert the motor in its holder, place the special nuts (1), tense the belt and
fasten the nuts to fix the position.
f.- Attach the connector (J29) to the main board.
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6.1.22. Changing the program
See chapter 5.
6.1.23. Changing the pre-warming device of the reaction wells
WARNING: It is very important to avoid touching with the hands the Nicron wire
ends that are not coated as well as to keep them dry. Moisture impairs its
function (Figs. 6.23.A, 6.23.B, 6.23.C and 6.23.D).
a.- Unscrew the knurled screw (2) and remove the rotor (1).
b.- Remove the rotor centering flange (3) unfastening the set screw (4) that
fix it the rotor axle.
c.- Remove the temperature probe (5) from its lodging (6).
d.- Detach the faulty Nicron wire (7) from the connector (8).
e.- Remove the pre-warming device (9), loosening the screws (10) that fix
the assembly supports (11) to the supporting base (12).
f.- Unscrew the assembly supports (11) from the pre-warming set (9).
g.- Detach the pre-warming channel (12) from the tray (13).
h.- Remove the Nicron wire (7) by loosening the clamp (14),
i.- Coil the new Nicron wire around the pre-warming channel (12) trying to fit
the clamp (14) to one of the four threaded pins of the former (12). Avoid
overlapping the wire spirals (Fig. 6.23.D).
j.- Place the pre-warming channel (12) on the tray (13). The assembly
position is given by the two wires hanging from the pre-warming channel
and the two openings of the tray, corresponding to the wires outlets.
k.- Re-assemble reversing the former steps.
l.- Calibrate the pre-warming device of the reaction wells (Section 3.8).
m.- Check that the rotor (1) is centered with regard to the pre-warming
channel (12). Otherwise the reaction wells could collide with the pre-
warming channel.
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6.1.24. Changing the safety spring
The purpose of the safety spring is to keep the arm up avoiding the downwards
displacement that would take place otherwise when disconnecting the
instrument. Proceed as follows to change it (Fig. 6.24):
a.- Detach all the connectors of the transfer arm (1) from the main board.
b.- Detach the arm support (1), removing the 4 screws that fix it to the
supporting base.
c.- Loosen the 2 threaded pins (3) that fix the column (4) to the support (1).
Move the column away from its lodging to permit the extraction of the
faulty spring.
d.- Insert the spare spring and re-assemble the arm by reversing the former
steps.
6.1.25. Changing the needle set
a.- Remove the arm casing unfastening the screws fixing it (Fig. 6.1).
b.- Unscrew the connectors (8) and detach the Teflon tubing from the
needles.
c.- Detach the liquid level detector connector (J28) from the main board.
d.- Remove the screws (2) fixing the spring retention piece (4).
e.- Remove the set formed by the spring retention piece (4), the spring (5)
and the needles (3).
f.- Insert a new set and fix it with the screws (2) taking care that the detection
plate (5) remains inside the detector (7).
g.- Connect the liquid level detector connector (J28) back to the main board.
h.- Attach the Teflon tubing to the needles, fully introducing them, and screw
the connectors (8) again.
i.- Re-assemble the arm casing.
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6.1.26. Changing the pre-warming device of the reagent
The pre-warming device is welded to the plate thus forming a single unit.
a.- Remove the arm casing unfastening the screws (1) (Fig. 6.1).
b.- Detach the Teflon tubing (1) from the dispensing needle .
c.- Detach the liquid level detector connector (2) (J28) from the main board.
d.- Remove the Teflon tubing (1) from the outlet (3).
e.- Detach the connector (4) (J27).
f.- Remove the 2 screws (5) fixing the pre-warming device supporting plate
and disassemble the plate.
g.- Re-assemble the arm reversing the former steps, taking care that the
detection plate (6) remains in the inside of the detector (7) (Fig. 6.25).
6.1.27. Changing the water filter
Unscrew the connector (1) from the filter (2), substitute the filter and screw it
again (Fig. 6.27).
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APPENDIX II: ADJUSTMENTS TOLERANCES TABLES
II.1.Main voltage measurement points
MEASUREMENT POINT TOLERANCE

1/J24 - 3/J24 26.6V –29.4V (AC)
5/J24 - 4/J24 4.1V-4.5v (AC)
5/J24-6/J24 4.1V-4.5V (AC)
7/J24-8/J24 13V-14.3V (AC)
9/J1-10/J1 8.1V-8.9V (AC)
11/J1-12/J1 14.5 V-16.1V (AC)
12/J1-13/J1 14.5 V-16.1V (AC)
TP13 15.6 V-14.4 V (DC)
TP16 (-15.6)-(-14.4) (DC)
TP17 5.4 V- 4.6 V (DC)
TP7 26.5V-28 V (DC)
TP11 23.8V-24.V (DC)
TP10 12.09V-11.37V (DC)
TP14 24V-15V (DC)
Battery Voltage 4.2 V-3.4V (DC)
These values can change without previous notice
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APENDICE III: ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS

CODE DESCRIPTION
USER’S MANUAL ANALYZER
AC5852 SAMPLE TRAY
AC6280 REAGENT RACK
AC5831 SIRYNGE
FU6292 SET FUSES 3A
AC6028 WASH STATION
AC8505 TRANSFER ARM
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III.2 Spare parts.
CODE DESCRIPTION
VA7976 MAIN FILTER 3A 250 VAC
DI0844 DIODE LM-335
ME3215 FAN GRILL
FU6292 SET FUSES 3A
ZO5571 SOCKET LAMP
AC5831 SIRYNGE
AC8516 SET SYRINGE
AC8518 SET ROTOR
* Code according to program release (Consult the tehcnical Assistance Service).
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4 MODIFICATION
MODIFICATION: MF3 is substituted by a 1mm diameter wire.
REASON: In high temperature environements MF3 may cut off

the lamp current.
IMPLEMENTATION: In high temperature environements (> 30º) is proper

to change MF3 by a 1 mm diameter wire (minimun).
SCHEMES INVOLVED: E370029A
* This modification is implemented from the instruments serial number

830050160, 830050161, 830050163 and next ones.
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5 MODIFICATION
MODIFICATION: Q3 emiter is connected to Vcc(5V) and collector is

connected to R42 and Q6 emiter is connected to
Vcc(5V) and collector is connected to R50.
REASON: Improvement of the peltier control circuit.
IMPLEMENTATION: Only if Q4 or Q7 is changed and peltier control

circuit do not works properly.
SCHEMES INVOLVED: E37029A (5-6)

E27029A (6-6)
* The modification is implemented in monocard release I37002B051101 (this

number is printed in the monocard).
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6 MODIFICATION
LOCALIZATION: Appendix II.2, Appendix IV, and Appendix V.
MODIFICATION: - Photometric calibration tolerances.

- It adds a new version of software and compatibility
of same.
- New errors to add in the guide of software
problems.
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6-2
II.2. Photometric calibration tolerances
Filters Calibrator Relative Error tolerance %

340 1 -6.0 to +4.0
2 -5.0 to +4.0
3 -4.0 to +4.0
4 -4.0 to +4.0
405 1 -6.0 to +4.0
2 -5.0 to +4.0
3 -4.0 to +4.0
4 -4.0 to +4.0
505 1 -6.0 to +4.0
2 -5.0 to +4.0
3 -4.0 to +4.0
4 -4.0 to +4.0
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APPENDIX IV: List of versions of software and compatibility of same
Flash
MODEL User program version Service program version
version
BTS370 1.1 1.0 1.1
BTS370 2.0 1.1 2.1
BTS370 2.1 1.1 2.1
BTS370 3.1 1.1 2.1
BTS370 3.1 2.0 3.1
BTS370 3.2 1.1 2.1
BTS370 3.2 2.0 3.1
BTS370 4.0 2.0 3.1
BTS370 4.1 2.0 3.1
BTS370 4.2 2.0 3.1
BTS370 4.3 2.3 3.3
BTS370 PLUS 4.0 2.1 3.2
BTS370 PLUS 4.1 2.1 3.2
BTS370PLUS 4.2 2.1 3.2
BTS370 PLUS 5.1 3.1 4.1
BTS370 PLUS 5.2 3.1 4.1
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APPENDIX V: Guide to solving software problems
Contents:
The table below contains some of the messages that will appear occasionally
on the Bts370 user program. (Information will be added to this table if further
queries are received from users).
Error Meaning Possible Causes Possible Solution
75 “File or Operating system a) Depending on the point in the program at

Path not cannot find a which this message appears, the
found”. certain file. application will either continue or close
down.
a) This problem
has occurred • In order to unblock the file, REBOOT
sporadically the PC. By doing this, the program will
(but not delete the file as normal and will
repeatedly) in continue without any further problems.
our program
when the user (Some functions have now been modified
tries to delete so as to use others which seem to be more
a file which the robust, in the event that the O.S. should
O.S. produce such unsuitable behaviour)
(Windows) has
blocked, c) Start up application. While it is loading
considering it the main files will be reconstructed.
to be a read- d) Solved in l (4.2 version)
only file.
b) File not found

using the
specified
route.
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3045 “Cannot The file that the • If it is an *.MDB file, check that it has
open name user is trying to not been opened using Access.
file. Already access is being • Close down applications which are
in use” used (opened by using the file or wait until it is free.
another
application).
(In our program, this appeared occasionally
when repeatedly attempting to start the
This is a application by repeatedly clicking on the
WARNING to the icon for the application.
user to close any In this event: accept the message and
other applications continue working as normal with the
that are using the application open).
file at that
moment, or to wait
until it is free
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13 “Types do The user has tried a) Start up the application. While it is
not to assign an loading the main files will be
coincide” incorrect type reconstructed, starting with the 370pini
value to a variable files.*
or field of a
database. b) Reconstruct the database design:
a) This is an error recover the original design or delete the
which is modified file so that the program creates it
controlled by automatically when Booting up.
the program. If
it appears, this
means that
one of the data
files is corrupt
and/or
contains
incorrect
information.
b) It may appear
if the user
changes the
design of the
databases.
3011 “Object Refers to a • Check that the 370p.MDB database file

could not Database that is is present in the application directory.
be found” not in the Re-start program.
application
directory
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3163 “Data too The user has tried • Recover initial database format, the
long for the to assign a value same as with the 370pini.MDB file. If the
field” that is larger in version is prior to the 4.0, update it. One
size than the temporary solution is to introduce
database field. shorter data where the error has
This may occur if occurred, or to change the date format
the user changes to a shorter one in the regional
the design of the configuration
database. In
versions prior to
the 4.0, this may
occur due to the
date format.
Duplicated lists Occurs in the 4.0 • Solved in the 4.2 version
appear in the and 4.1 version
historical file
ERROR The The work list has • Press “enter” repeatedly for the program
FIN ERROR analyser been aborted. to exit from error mode. Appears in
PACIENTE has not versions prior to 4.0 . It is advisable to
carried out update the version.
all of the
analyses.
ERROR This may The program does • Press “enter” repeatedly for the program
FIN ERROR occur as a not accept the to exit from error mode. Appears in
PACIENTE result of the date format versions prior to 4.0 . It is advisable to
regional update the version. Change the date
configuratio format for a shorter one or update the
n version.
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63 Incorrect Occurs when the • Avoid this situation. Solved in versions
register work list has been later than 4.0
number compiled and no
patient has been
selected.
3421 Type Appears in • Solved in versions later than 4.0
conversion Latvian, due to
error the date
configuration of
the operating
system for that
particular
language
321 File format Occurs when a file • De-install the program, erase directory
not valid has been bTS-370 and reinstall.
damaged
In the report for Appears in 4.0 • Solved after the 4.1version
patients a blank version
line appears
between results
and technique
The Occurs only in the • Solved in the 4.2 version
Biosystems 4.1 version
logo appears at
the head of
pages of
reports
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In the Chinese Occurs in the 4.1 • Solved in the 4.2 version
language, version
patient data
incorrectly
printed
In qc, when Data Occurs when a • Assign a batch number. In the 4.2
printing, the incomplete technique has not version the program requires the user to
message been assigned a enter a BATCH number.
“Invalid use of batch number
null” appears.
8012 PC PC comunication • Contact with computer technical
comunicati device not asistance
on device propertly installed
not open
When a second The Appears in 5.1 • Solved in 5.2 version
reagent rack is instrument version
used in a work does not
list, reactions transfer the
made with reactions t
reagents of this othe flow
rack are not trough
reading. cuvette.
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Some times the The Appears in 5.1, • Do not programme a two reagents end
instrument instrument 5.2, 4.3 versions. point test as the first programmed test in
does not do the does not Occurs when two the work list, that is to say programme
readings of a transfer the reagents end this test after the one-reagent end point
two reagents reaction to point test is tests. This problem neither occurs when
end point (like the flow programmed as a differential mode test is programmed
a Urea-colour) trough first test in a work or only there are two reagent end point
cuvette. list that it has tests programmed in a work list.
programmed one
or several one-
reagent end point
tests. Besides this
work list has not
programmed any
differential mode
test.
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7 MODIFICATION
LOCALIZACION: Apendix I.
MODIFICATION: - Change of Photometric Technical

Especifications.
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APPENDIX I : SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
General characteristics
- Processing capacity: Up to 120 samples in 2 worklists

- Up to 3 replicates for blanks, calibrators and samples.
- Calibration may be stored
- Patient data (name, age, sex, etc.) files
Sample tray
- Sample cup capacity: 2.0 mL maximum.

- Tray capacity: 60 cups for samples, calibrators and controls
Reagent tray
- Tray capacity: 16 reagent bottles of 15 mL or 45 mL.

- Up to 3 reagent trays may be used in a worklist
Reaction wells
- 6 segments with 34 wells each

- Reaction well capacity: 800 µL maximum
Reservoirs
- Wash solution: 1 L
- Waste reservoir: 1 L
Programming
- Tests: Unlimited (depending on the computer capacity)

- Profiles: Up to 10 with an unlimited number of tests
- Calibrators:
* Up to 5 different multiple-test calibrators
* Unlimited for specific calibrators
- Controls:
* Up to 10 different multiple-test controls
* Unlimited for specific controls
- Filters
- Reagents
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- Personalised options
Analysis Modes
- End point: 1 or 2 reagents

- Differential
- Fixed time
- Kinetic
Kinetic analysis
- 31 absorbance measurements during the programmed interval

- Rate calculation using linear regression analysis
- Linearity evaluation
- Use of factor or calibrator
- Kinetic blank automatically subtracted
Calibration types
- Factor
- Single calibrator
* For one test (specific)
* Common to several tests (multiple)
- Calibration curve
Calibration curve
- Up to 8 standards
- Up to 3 replicates for each standard
- Axes: Linear and logarithmic
- Calculation functions:
* Spline
* Linear regression
* Square regression
* Polygonal
Quality control
- Control of analytical limits: Blank, linearity, factor...

- Up to 2 control materials per test
- Levey-Jennings charts
7-4
Sample and reagent dispensing
- One single syringe pipetting up to 800 µL (positive displacement)

- Sample volume range: 3 to 200 µL in 1 µL steps.
Temperature control
- 3 thermostated areas.
- Reagent prewarmed in the transfer arm.
- Reaction mixture thermostated in the reaction wells to 37°C. Estability ± 2°C.
- Reaction mixture thermostated in the flow cuvette to 37°C. Estability ± 0.2°C.
Optical system
- Principle: Interference filters

- Readings: Monochromatic or bichromatic
- Filters wheel with up to 9 filters and automatic filter selection
- Light source: Halogen lamp (12 V and 20 W)
- Detector: Silicon photodiode
- Absorbance range: -0.200 to 2.200 A
- Spectral range: 340 to 700 nm
- Wavelength error: ± 2 nm
- Bandwidth: 10 ± 2 nm
- Resolution: 0.0001 A
- Stability at 0 and at 2 A: ≤ 0.003 A at 120 ´.
- Repeatability: At 0.05 to 0.1 A, CV ≤ 1.2%. At 1.5 to 2.0 A, CV ≤ 0.1%.
- Inaccuracy: 340 nm: ± 6% at 0.1 A, ± 4% at 2.0 A.
405 nm: ± 6% at 0.1 A, ± 4% at 2.0 A.
505 nm: ± 6% at 0.1 A, ± 4% at 2.0 A.
Transfer system
- Continuous flow system, with peristaltic pump

- Capacity of the flow cuvette: 18 µL
- Automatic calibration
Computer requirements
- Personal computer Pentium 100 or better running Microsoft Windows 95 or later

- RAM: at least 32 Mbytes
- Hard drive with at least 30 Mbytes of space
- CD-ROM Unit
- Serial channel connector RS-232
7-5
- Printer
- Mouse
Physical dimensions
- 650 (wide) x 610 (large) x 800 (high, open top cover) mm

- Weight: 40 Kg
Electrical requirements
- 115/230 VAC (± 10%)

- 50/60 Hz
- 270 VA
Assistance to users
- Automatic selection of the calibrators and controls required for a worklist

- Automatic selection of the reagents required for a worklist
- Indication of the minimum reagent volumes required for a worklist
- Dialogue screens (Windows) for programming, preparing worklists, presenting
reports, etc.
- Automatic alert messages on the screen
- Several languages available
Graphics
- Calibration curves
- Quality control (Levey-Jennings)
Lists
- Per test
- Per patient
- Quality control data
Electronics
-Microprocessor:
-H8/510 (8/16) bits at 10 MHz

-Up to 256kbytes of FLASH memory
-256 kbytes of RAM memory

-Up to 64 kbytes of EPROM memory
7-6
-8 kbytes of E2PROM memory
-Amplifier:
-Logarithmic amplifier:Hybrid circuit LOG-100

-A/D converter:
-Dual slope
-Resolution: 10000 counts/Abs
-Conversion time: 150 ms at 2 Abs
-Calibrations by software.
Communications
-Serial channel,bidirectional, RS-232

-Bauds: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200.
-Bits: 7 or 8
-Parity: Even, odd, none.
-Stop bits: 1 or 2
Environmental conditions
-Indoor use
-Altitude < 3000m
-Temperature:15-35º
-Maximum relative humidity:75%
-Installation Categorie (overvoltage categorie): ΙΙ
-Pollution degree:2
7-7
4-2
8 MODIFICATION
LOCALIZATION: Appendix III
MODIFICATION: The present of the flow-thru cuvette output adapter

(code AC3594) is changed by the new one code
AC9877
REASON: Assure the closing of the flow-thru cuvette output

adapter.
IMPLEMENTATION: This modification is implemented in the instrument

serial number: 830050295 and next ones.
8-1
8-2
APPENDIX III: ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS
CODE DESCRIPTION
USERS MANUAL ANALYZER
AC5852 SAMPLE TRAY
AC6280 REAGENT RACK
AC5831 SIRYNGE
FU6292 SET FUSES 3A
AC9877 OUTPUT ADAPTER FLOW-CUVETTE F370
AC6028 WASH STATION
AC7543 TRANSFER ARM
8-3
III.2 Spare parts.
CODE DESCRIPTION
VA4343 MAIN FILTER FD-1Z
DI0844 DIODE LM-335
ME3215 FAN GRILL
FU6292 SET FUSES 3A
ZO5571 SOCKET LAMP
AC5831 SIRYNGE
AC7569 SET SYRINGE
AC6415 SET ROTOR
Code according to program release (Consult the tehcnical Assistance Service).
8-4
9- MODIFICATION
Modify the codes of accessory and spare parts list. And improve their description.
LOCALIZATION: Users Manual and Service manual
REASON: Reorganise the spare parts list to improve the replacement of damage
components. Recode the components to improve their description.
9-1
9-2
APENDICE III: SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES.
III.1 List of Accessories.
CODIGO DESCRIPCION
USERS MANUAL ANALYZER
* UPGRADE SOFTWARE
* CD SOFTWARE
AC10765 SAMPLE TRAY
AC10766 REAGENT RACK
CA10455 EUROPEAN MAINS LEAD
CA10456 AMERICAN MAINS LEAD
AC10451 FLOW-THRU CUVETTE
AC10780 WASH STATION
FI10466 CABLE FOR COMPUTER CONNECTION
9-3
III.2 List of Spare Parts.
CODIGO DESCRIPCION
* P.C. BOARD MICRO
PC10730 P.C. BOARD DISPLAY
IN10488 MAIN SWITCH EATON
ZO10407 FUSE HOLDER
VA10733 MAIN FILTER
AC10246 TEMPERATURE SENSOR SET
M010350 APPROVED FAN
ME10490 FAN GRILL
IN10492 TENSION SWITCH
ZO10493 HOLDER LAMP SET
MO10351 FILTER WHEEL MOTOR
AC10495 SERVICE TOOLS
CE10352 PELTIER CELL
PC10738 P.C. BOARD TRANSFER ARM
AC10740 SIRYNGE
ME10741 ELECTROVÁLVE
PC10742 SIRYNGE PHOTODETECTOR
AC10743 SET SIRYNGE
AC10744 SET TRANSFER ARM
ME10746 PERISTALTIC PUMP
AC10747 SET ROTOR
MO10748 MOTOR ROTOR MONTADO
MO10749 MOTOR JERINGA MONTADO
MO10750 MOTOR GIRO BRAZO
MO10751 MOTOR BRAZO VERTICAL
CA10725 TOP COVER
ME10726 PISTON SUPPORT COVER
* Code according to program release (Consult the Technical Assistance Service).
9-4

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SERVICE MANUAL

1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................... 1-1

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS.............................. 2-1

2.1. General description of the analyzer ........................................... 2-1

2.1.1. Liquid processing system ............................................... 2-2

2.2. Description of the elements........................................................ 2-5

2.2.1. Rotor gear....................................................................... 2-5

3.1. Block diagram............................................................................. 3-1

3.1.1. Microprocessor ............................................................... 3-1

3.2. Electronic circuit description ...................................................... 3-6

3.2.1. Microprocessor ............................................................... 3-6

4. ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS ........................................................... 4-1

4.1. Description of the service program ............................................ 4-1

4.2. Adjustments................................................................................ 4-2

4.2.1. Photometric adjustment .................................................. 4-2

4.3.1. Motors Test .................................................................... 4-22

4.4.1. Printing of the settings ................................................... 4-35

5. CHANGE OF THE PROGRAM IN THE FLASH MEMORY ................... 5-1

5.1. Saving of the old version............................................................ 5-1

6. MAINTENANCE AND CARE................................................................. 6-1

6.1. Maintenance............................................................................... 6-1

6.1.1. Disassembling the transfer arm ...................................... 6-1

6.2. Care and cleaning ..................................................................... 6-14

6.2.1. General care of the analyzer ......................................... 6-14

6.3. Preventive maintenance............................................................ 6-18

Figures ............................................................................................. 6-19

APPENDIX I.: SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............... I-1

APPENDIX II: ADJUSTMENTS TOLERANCES TABLES ........................ II-1

II.1. Main voltage measurement points ............................................. II-1

APPENDIX III: ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS ............................. III-1

III.1. Accessories list ........................................................................ III-1

APPENDIX IV: LIST OF VERSIONS OF SOFTWARE AND

APPENDIX V: GUIDE TO SOLVING SOFTWARE PROBLEMS ..............V-1

-Modification to avoid some instrument lock or reset states ...................... 1-1

-Modification for memory FLASH change .................................................. 2-1

- Modification for the conpliance of the

3. Electronic Circuit ........................................................................... 3-3

3.1. Block diagram............................................................................. 3-3

3.1.1. Microprocessor ............................................................... 3-3

3.2. Electronic circuit description ...................................................... 3-8

6. Maintenance and Care ................................................................. 3-21

6.1. Maintenance ............................................................................. 3-21

6.1.1. Disassembling the transfer arm ..................................... 3-21

Appendix II: Adjustments tolerances tables...................................... 3-35

II.1. Main voltage measurement points ........................................... 3-35

Appendix III: Accessories & spare parts........................................... 3-37

III.1. Accessories list ........................................................................ 3-37

Schemes ......................................................................................... 3-39

E37000B (DISTRIBUTION SCHEMATIC)

-Modification to avoid the cut off of the lamp current................................. 4-1

- Modification for improvement of the peltier control circuit. ...................... 5-1

- Modification for change of photometric calibration tolerances, it adds a

II.2. Photometric calibration tolerances ............................................. 6-3

APPENDIX IV: LIST OF VERSIONS OF SOFTWARE AND

APPENDIX V: GUIDE TO SOLVING SOFTWARE PROBLEMS....... 6-7

- Modification for change of photometric technical specifications . ........... 7-1

APPENDIX I: SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........ 7-3

- Change of the flow-thru cuvette output adapter. ..................................... 8-1

APPENDIX III: ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS ...................... 8-3