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ADVIA® Automation Solutions Maintenance Online Training

Perform maintenance procedures to ensure proper functioning of the automation system. This clinical laboratory training qualifies for continuing education units (CEU).

Welcome to the ADVIA® Automation Maintenance online training course. Maintenance procedures on the ADVIA® Automation system include: Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Select Next to continue.   Identify procedures performed on a weekly and monthly basis Identify the system checks and maintenance procedures performed on a daily basis Recognize the steps used to perform the daily reset of the puck count Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: Select Next to continue. Several activities are recommended on a daily basis to ensure that the system remains operational. These procedures and checks are: Monitoring fluid levels and pressure gauges Emptying and cleaning trays in cold storage Inspecting the gates, track and gripper fingers, and Resetting the puck count For a complete list of daily maintenance procedures, reference the ADVIA® Automation Solutions Operator’s Guide. Materials needed to perform these daily procedures are: 10% bleach solution Cleaning cloths Screwdriver Note: It is important to perform daily maintenance when the system is not processing samples. The procedures in this section list the requirements for the oil-less air compressor. If you have an oil compressor, reference the ADVIA® Automation Solutions Operator’s Guide for details.   Check Levels and Monitor Pressures Learn how to check fluid levels and monitor pressures on ADVIA Automation. Slide NumberText BlocksCalloutsAudio ScriptImage File1 In this slideshow you will learn about the different fluid levels and pressure gauges that must be checked on a daily basis.   Select Next to continue. Note: If audio does not automatically start, select the play arrow in the top left to begin.2 Check the waste level in the oil-less air compressor waste bottle When the waste bottle is half full, turn the compressor off and empty the waste bottle using the procedure in the ADVIA® Automation Solutions Operator’s Guide. When complete, turn the compressor back on. Note: This procedure only applies to sites that have an oil-less air compressor. Do not follow this procedure if you have an oil compressor.   Select Next to continue. Select the number to review the corresponding text. CalloutsWaste bottlePower switch3 Check the air pressure in the oil-less air compressor Check the output pressure gauge Verify the setting is within specifications listed in the ADVIA® Automation Solutions Operator’s Guide If it is not within specifications, correctly, adjust the psi value by turning the output pressure adjustable control Note: This procedure only applies to sites that have an oil-less air compressor. Do not follow this procedure if you have an oil compressor.   Select Next to continue. Select the number to review the corresponding text. CalloutsOutput pressure gauge Output pressure adjustable control4 Monitor the Air Prep Unit Waste Level Locate the air prep unit waste container. It may be located in the Utilities Cabinet or on the back of a connected instrument. If half full, empty the waste container using the procedure in the ADVIA® Automation Solutions Operator’s Guide   Select Next to continue. Select the number to review the corresponding text. CalloutsWaste container5 Monitor the DI and City Water Supplies In the Utility Cabinet, check that the DI water pressure is 20 PSI and the city water pressure is 30 PSI Locate the source of your DI water supply and verify that the water quality meets standards   Select Next to continue. Select the number to review the corresponding text. CalloutsPressure gauges6 Congratulations. You’ve just learned how to monitor the following fluid levels and pressure gauges on the ADVIA Automation system. Monitor the oil-less air compressor or oil compressor as applicable Monitor the air prep unit waste level Monitor the DI and city water supplies When complete, select the X in the upper-right corner to close the window and continue. The ADVIA Automation system keeps sample data for 7 days. Remove the expired trays from cold storage and dispose of the outdated samples in an appropriate biohazard container. Locate expired trays in cold storage as specified in your laboratory operating procedure. Remove expired trays from shelves and place on bench for emptying and cleaning. Dispose of the outdated samples in the expired trays in an appropriate biohazard container. Clean any spills by dampening a cloth with 10% bleach and wiping the sample tray and cover. Then dampen a cloth with DI water and wipe the sample tray and cover to remove the bleach solution. Verify the top barcode label on the sample tray is clean and in good condition. If the barcode label is damaged, do not use the tray. Note: When handling bleach solution to clean the sample trays, follow the appropriate chemical safety guidelines.  Select Next to continue. The main track, side tracks, Sample Manager and Universal Robot Gripper Fingers should be inspected to verify they are clean and operational. There are two separate inspection procedures: Inspect the main and side tracks Inspect the Sample Manager and Universal Robot Gripper Fingers Note:  The track should only be cleaned when the automation system is not processing samples and the track is clear of pucks and samples. When handling bleach solution to clean the track, follow the appropriate chemical safety guidelines. Inspect the Track and Gripper Fingers Review the procedure to Inspect the Track and Gripper Fingers. Checklist TitleChecklist TypeChecklist ContentInspect the Track and Gripper FingersHTML Select each checkbox to learn about inspecting the track and gripper fingers on ADVIA Automation.  Remove the coverHTML Remove the cover from a conveniently accessible section of track.Clean the main conveyor and side tracksHTML The track needs to be disinfected with 10% bleach when body fluids are spilled on it. Dampen a cloth with 10% bleach and press the cloth against the track. Then dampen a cloth with DI water and press the cloth against the track to remove the bleach solution.Replace the track coverHTML Replace the track cover.Put the Sample Manager in the offline stateHTML Access the Sample Manager screen and put the Sample Manager in the offline state.Inspect the gripper fingersHTML  Select the play arrow to begin the video. Press the release button on the robot arm to remove a barcode label or foreign material from the gripper fingers. Inspect the gripper fingers for signs of wear, such as peeling, tears, or exposed metal surfaces. If wear is evident, replace the gripper fingers using the procedure in the ADVIA® Automation Solutions Operator’s Guide. Dampen a cloth with 10% bleach and press the cloth against the gripper fingers. Then dampen a cloth with DI water and press the cloth against the gripper fingers to remove the bleach solution. Close the front panel and secure it with a screwdriver. Put the Sample Manager in the online stateHTML Once the gripper finger inspection is complete, put the Sample Manager back online.Repeat the process for each stationHTML Proceed to the next station with a Universal Robot Interface (URI), Centrifuge Decapper or Hematology module and repeat the process, starting with bringing the URI offline and ending with bringing it online again, until all gripper fingers are inspected. When complete, select the X in the upper-right corner to close the window and continue.  The global router is reset on a daily basis to maintain an accurate empty puck count. Before beginning, verify there are no active samples on the system.  Sample routing information is lost when the gates are initialized during the procedure. Note: Verify all sample tubes are removed from the automation system. All sample tubes must be removed from the instruments, modules, the main track and side tracks before starting daily operation. Reset the Puck Count Review the procedure for resetting the puck count. Instructions:If media does not automatically start, select the play arrow to begin.Flash File:/content/generator/Course_90002844/Reset_the_Puck_Count2_9/Reset_the_Puck_Count2_9.swfHTML5 File:/content/generator/Course_90002844/Reset_the_Puck_Count2_9/index.htmlPDF File: There are two maintenance procedures performed on a weekly basis. They are: Cleaning the divert and interface gates, and Rebooting the LineMaster and Router computers Materials needed to perform Weekly Maintenance are: 10% bleach solution Cleaning cloths Screwdriver Puck Cotton-tipped swab Lens paper Glass cleaner Paper towels Note: The gates should only be cleaned when the automation system is not processing samples and the track is clear of pucks and samples. When handling bleach solution to clean the gates, follow the appropriate chemical safety guidelines. Cleaning the Gates Learn how to clean the divert and interface gates. Checklist TitleChecklist TypeChecklist ContentCleaning the GatesHTML Select each checkbox to learn more about cleaning the divert and interface gates on ADVIA Automation.  Clean and dry the rotating puck rotator and driveHTML Dampen a cloth with 10% bleach and wipe the rotating puck rotator and drive wheel. Then dampen a cloth with DI water and wipe the rotating puck rotator and drive wheel to remove the bleach solution. Use a clean, dry cloth to dry the rotating puck rotator (1) and drive wheel (2). Visually inspect the drive wheel for wear or damage.Clean the Interface Gate rollersHTML Dampen a cotton-tipped swab with 10% bleach and wipe the Interface Gate rollers. Then dampen a cotton-tipped swab with DI water and wipe the Interface Gate rollers to remove the bleach solution.Turn a gate pair OFFHTML Turn a gate pair OFF by pushing down on the gate control button.Clean and dry the divert gate barcode lensHTML Dampen lens paper with glass cleaner and wipe the divert gate barcode lens. Then dry the barcode lens with a piece of dry lens paper.Clean and dry the 3 divert gate sensorsHTML Dampen lens paper with glass cleaner and wipe the 3 divert gate sensors. Then dry the sensors with a piece of dry lens paper.Turn the gate pair ONHTML Turn a gate pair ON by pulling up on the gate control button. You may want to clean a gate or two every days. When complete, select the X in the upper-right corner to close the window and continue. Reboot the LineMaster and Router Computers Learn how to reboot the LineMaster and Router computers. Instructions:There are two maintenance procedures performed on a weekly basisFlash File:/content/generator/Course_90002844/rebootLMRouter_GM2_HTML5Rev_800x600__9/rebootLMRouter_GM2_HTML5Rev_800x600__9.swfHTML5 File:/content/generator/Course_90002844/rebootLMRouter_GM2_HTML5Rev_800x600__9/index.htmlPDF File: The ADVIA Centaur® CP system uses two tip drawers, located on the front left side of the system. The drawers hold disposable sample tips, eliminating the possibility of sample carryover.    Each drawer can accommodate two tip trays. Each tip tray has 120 tips, for a total capacity of 480 disposable tips. The LEDs above each drawer indicate the status of the tip trays. Do not open a tip drawer with a steady green LED. Opening a tip drawer when the system is in process and the LED is steady green can cause mechanical damage to the system.  You can determine the quantity of tips in the trays by looking at the workspace and the LED above the drawers. The tips are represented on the workspace as gray dots. If no gray dots appear in a section of the drawer or the LED is neutral or not illuminated, indicating that the drawer is empty, it may be time to load some tips.  There are four maintenance procedures performed on a monthly basis. They are: Inspect the Gates Puck Maintenance Total Puck Count Manual System Data Backup Materials needed to perform monthly maintenance are: 10% bleach solution Distilled water Basin Sample Tube Pucks Puck Maintenance Tool Note: When handling bleach solution to clean the sample trays, follow the appropriate chemical safety guidelines.   Inspect the Gates Learn how to Inspect the Gates on ADVIA Automation. Checklist TitleChecklist TypeChecklist ContentInspect the GatesHTML Select each checkbox to learn more about inspecting the gates on ADVIA Automation.  Turn the gate pair OFFHTML To turn a gate pair OFF, push down on the gate control button. A gate pair consists of a Divert Gate and its associated Interface Gate.Remove the Divert Gate from the conveyorHTML  Select the play arrow to begin the video. Remove the Divert Gate from the conveyor by unscrewing the two gate screws on top of the gate.Inspect the Divert Gate partsHTML (1) singulators, (2) diverter, (3) sensors and (4) barcode reader Ensure that the Divert Gate singulators, diverter, 3 sensors and barcode reader are clean and in good condition. Singulators are “fingers” that stop and hold pucks so that the tube barcode labels may be read. If they are not clean and in good condition, clean the gates as described in the Weekly Maintenance section of this course.Replace the Divert Gate on the conveyorHTML  Select the play arrow to begin the video.  Replace the Divert Gate on the conveyor and tighten the two gate screws.Remove the Interface Gate from the conveyorHTML  Select the play arrow to begin to begin the video.  Remove the Interface Gate from the conveyor by removing the safety covers and unscrewing the gate screws.Inspect the Interface Gate partsHTML (1) rollers, (2) flags, (3) sensors and (4) barcode reader Ensure that the Interface Gate rollers, 4 flags, 4 sensors and barcode reader are clean and in good condition. If they are not clean and in good condition, clean the gates as described in the Weekly Maintenance section of this course.Replace the Interface Gate/turn the gate pair ONHTML  Select the play arrow to begin the video. Replace the Interface Gate on the conveyor and tighten the gate screws. When this process is completed, turn the gate pair back ON by pulling up on the gate control button. Proceed to the next gate pair and continue until all gates are inspected. When complete, select the X in the upper-right corner to close the window and continue. Puck Maintenance Learn how to perform Puck Maintenance on ADVIA Automation. Checklist TitleChecklist TypeChecklist ContentPuck MaintenanceHTML Select each checkbox to learn about puck maintenance on ADVIA Automation.  Remove puck covers from pucksHTML  Select the play arrow to begin the video. Dirty pucks can become stuck at a gate or on the track, and they can cause sample tubes to stick. To clean dirty pucks, remove empty pucks from the track and remove their covers using the Puck Maintenance tool.Soak puck covers in 10% bleach for 30 minutesHTML Place only the puck covers in a container of 10% bleach solution for 30 minutes.Clean pucks with cloth dampened with 10% bleachHTML While the puck covers are soaking, hand clean the pucks with a cloth dampened with 10% bleach and then wipe the bleach solution off with a cloth dampened with DI water.Allow them to air dry and the inspect o-ringsHTML  Select the play arrow to begin the video. Allow puck to air dry and inspect the o-rings for cracks or breaks and check that the 3 support fingers move freely. Replace cracked or broken o-rings.Rinse puck covers with clean water.HTML After 30 minutes, rinse the puck covers with clean water to remove the bleach solution and then allow to air dry. Inspect the interior of the puck covers for cracks. If a puck shell is cracked, do not use it.Reassemble pucks, test with sample tubeHTML  Select the play arrow to begin the video. After they are dry, reassemble the pucks using the Puck Maintenance tool. Place a sample tube in each puck to verify that the puck holds the sample tube upright. If the puck does not hold the tube upright, do not use the puck. When this procedure is completed, return the empty pucks to the track. When complete, select the X in the upper-right corner to close the window and continue. Total Puck Count Learn about Total Puck Count on ADVIA Automation. Instructions:If media does not automatically start, select the play arrow to begin.Flash File:/content/generator/Course_90002844/Total_Puck_Count2_9/Total_Puck_Count2_9.swfHTML5 File:/content/generator/Course_90002844/Total_Puck_Count2_9/index.htmlPDF File: Manual System Data Backup Learn about Manual System Data Backup on ADVIA Automation. Checklist TitleChecklist TypeChecklist ContentManual System Data BackupHTML Select each checkbox to learn about puck maintenance on ADVIA Automation.  Insert a blank CD-RW in the LineMaster computerHTML Insert a blank CD-RW in the LineMaster computer CD drive.Verify all interfaces are in the Shutdown stateHTML At the LineMaster workspace, select Control and ensure that all interfaces are in the shutdown state. Then select System followed by Backup (Ctrl-F5) to display the Backup screen.Select Perform Manual Backup and StartHTML At the Backup tab, select Perform Manual Backup and then Start. A Backup dialog box displays “Backup in Progress” and then “Backup complete”.Remove the CD from the LineMaster computerHTML Remove the CD from the LineMaster computer CD drive. Label the CD “System Data Backup” and include the current date and time. Store the CD in a secure location. When complete, select the X in the upper-right corner to close the window and continue.  Ancillary reagent packs should also be stored upright and protected from light in the refrigerator.  Ancillary reagent packs should be inverted several times before loading them into the ancillary reagent tray.  Ancillary reagent trays are loaded into the ancillary reagent area.  IF ancillary packs are removed from the system, cover the pierced area of the pack with self-sealing laboratory film and store in the refrigerator.  To mix a pierced pack, cover the pierced film area and gently invert the pack several times.  Congratulations. You have completed the ADVIA Automation Maintenance online training course. Listed below are the key points that have been presented.  Take time to review the material before you proceed to the final quiz.  Several maintenance procedures for the automation system were described in this course. Performing these procedures helps keep the automation system operational. Daily Procedures Monitoring fluid levels and pressure gauges Emptying and cleaning trays in cold storage Inspecting the gates, track and gripper fingers, and Resetting the puck count Weekly Procedures Cleaning the divert and interface gates, and Rebooting the LineMaster and Router computers Monthly Procedures Inspect the Gates Puck Maintenance Total Puck Count Manual System Data Backup Select Next to continue.

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