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Atellica® Sample Handler Hardware Overview Online Training

Sample Handler Hardware Overview includes identifying the hardware components and their function, and identifying the types of sample containers that can be processed on the system.

Welcome to the Atellica® Sample Handler (SH) Hardware Overview Online Training course. The Atellica® Solution consists of a family of modules and analyzers that are configurable for individual laboratory testing needs including: Central workstation/computer Sample entry module Analyzers (including immunoassay and chemistry technologies) This course will introduce you to the hardware elements on the Sample Handler sample entry module. NOTE: Do not position pacemakers or other implanted medical devices closer than 7.5 cm (3 inches) from the Atellica Magline® Transport. Carriers on the Atellica Magline Transport generate strong magnetic fields that can interfere with cardiac medical implants. Refer to the Operator's Guide for additional information on safety precautions that should be followed when operating the system.   Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: Identify hardware components and their function Identify the types of sample containers that can be processed on the system Describe the sample processing sequence Congratulations. You have completed the Atellica® Sample Handler Hardware Overview 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.  Identify the hardware components and their function Exterior Components Process Center Computer – controls the screens, operation, communications, and configuration information. There is one available USB port that can be used for data transfer Monitor, keyboard, and mouse – keyboard and mouse can fold back under the monitor Sample drawers – 4 drawers with removable racks where samples are loaded. The available types of racks include 55 position racks, 15 position racks, and special racks for STAT samples and false bottom tubes. A maximum of 440 tubes can be loaded in the drawers at one time Lock/unlock drawer buttons – located above each drawer. An unlit button indicates the drawer is unlocked, while a lit button indicates the drawer is locked. A drawer can be unlocked by pressing the drawer button Visual status light – primary status light is mounted to the top of the monitor. The system can also have an optional light pole mounted to the top cover of the sample handler. The indicator lights will display green, yellow, or red, depending on the status of the system. Ambient temperature and humidity sensor is part of the status light assembly Interior Components Robotic arm – picks up a sample tube from the drawer and places it on a Magline carrier, and returns it to the drawer when aspiration is complete Drawer vision system – a series of 8 cameras with built-in illumination. The cameras image each rack and rack position in the drawer as the operator closes the drawer.  These images are used to determine rack and sample container characteristics, including the presence of sample container caps, the center point of the sample container, and  the approximate height and diameter of the sample containers Tube characterization system – an integrated system of 3 cameras that reads the barcodes on sample containers when the robotic arm places the sample container in a carrier. These cameras confirm the readings that were taken by the drawer vision  system. These cameras also check if the tube is a capillary tube holder, provide an accurate measurement of tube height and diameter, and read the tube barcode Cal-QC storage area – The cal-QC storage area is maintained at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius.  A maximum of 60 tubes can be stored at a time.  The system uses cal-QC tube covers, which are cap-like devices that fit over each position of the cal-QC storage area and help prevent evaporation of the samples Atellica Magline® Transport – transports samples between the Sample Hander and the analyzers Carriers – each carrier holds only one sample tube at a time. There are 2 positions in each carrier to allow the robotic arm to place a new tube in a carrier and at the same time pick up the tube that has completed aspiration Identify the types of sample containers that can be processed on the system The system supports the following types of sample racks: Routine 15-position racks Routine 55-position racks STAT 15-position racks Special 15-position racks Special 55-position racks Special STAT 15-position racks The system supports the following types of sample containers: Primary tubes Cal-QC tubes Pour-off tubes Tube-top sample cups Capillary collection containers ​​False-bottom tubes ​Non-barcoded sample containers are not supported. If the system does not include a Decapper, capped sample containers are not supported. The operator must remove caps from sample containers before loading the containers in racks. NOTE: Refer to the Atellica® Solution Online Help for a complete list of the supported sample containers. Describe the sample processing sequence The sample processing sequence for patient sample tubes: The operator loads tubes into a drawer As the drawer is closed, the drawer vision system scans the tubes The robotic arm transports the sample tube to a carrier on the Atellica Magline Transport The tube characterization system scans the tube The Atellica Magline Transport transports the tube to the appropriate analyzer for sample aspiration When all aspiration is complete, the Atellica Magline Transport returns the tube to the Sample Handler The robotic arm returns the sample tube to the drawer The sample processing sequence for calibrator and QC sample tubes that have been configured to be stored in the ca/QC storage compartment: The operator loads tubes into a drawer As the drawer is closed, the drawer vision system scans the tubes The robotic arm transports the sample tube to a carrier on the Atellica Magline Transport The tube characterization system scans the tube If there is currently an order for the tube: The Atellica Magline Transport delivers the tube to the appropriate analyzer for sample aspiration When all aspiration is complete, the Atellica Magline Transport returns the tube to the Sample Handler The robotic arm transports the sample tube to the cal/QC storage area ​In the cal-QC storage area, the robotic arm will place a cal-QC tube cover over the tube to help prevent evaporation of the sample NOTE: If the calibrator or QC sample contains multiple assays, after the analyzer aspirates all the replicates for 1 assay for each calibrator or QC level, the tube will first be returned to the cal-QC storage, and then brought to the appropriate analyzer to aspirate the replicates for the second assay. The system repeats this process until the analyzer completes aspirating all of the assays. If there is not currently an order for the tube: The tube will travel once around the Atellica Magline Transport to allow time for the system to receive orders after the barcode is read When the tube returns to the Sample Handler, the robotic arm transports the sample tube to the cal/QC storage area In the cal-QC storage area, the robotic arm will place a cal-QC tube cover over the tube to help prevent evaporation of the sample When a test is ordered for the material, the robotic arm will retrieve the tube from the cal/QC storage area and transport it to a carrier on the Atellica Magline Transport for aspiration by an analyzer.  When the onboard stability expires for the material, the robotic arm can transport the tube to a drawer where the operator can remove it from the system NOTE: Only calibrator and QC samples that are in an appropriate container (sample cups cannot be used in the cal-QC storage area) and that have been designated for onboard storage will be stored in the cal-QC storage area.   Hardware components of the Atellica® Sample Handler: Exterior Components Interior Components Process Center Computer Monitor, keyboard, and mouse Sample drawers Lock/unlock drawer buttons Visual status light Robotic arm Drawer vision system Tube characterization system Cal-QC storage area Atellica Magline® Transport Carriers Hardware Components Learn about the main hardware components Instructions:Flash File:HTML5 File:/content/generator/Course_90016438/sim_Atellica_SH_HardwareOverview1/index.htmlPDF File: The Atellica® Sample Handler supports the following types of sample racks: Routine 15-position racks Routine 55-position racks STAT 15-position racks Special 15-position racks Special 55-position racks Special STAT 15-position racks The system supports the following types of sample containers: Primary tubes Cal-QC tubes Pour-off tubes Tube-top sample cups Capillary collection containers ​​False-bottom tubes Non-barcoded sample containers are not supported. If the system does not include a Decapper, capped sample containers are not supported. The operator must remove caps from sample containers before loading the containers in racks. NOTE: Refer to the Atellica® Solution Online Help for a complete list of the supported sample containers. The steps of the sample processing sequence on the Atellica® Sample Handler include: The operator loads tubes into a drawer As the drawer is closed, the drawer vision system scans the tubes The robotic arm transports the tube to a carrier on the Atellica Magline® Transport The tube characterization system scans the tube The Atellica Magline Transport delivers the tube to the appropriate analyzer for sample aspiration When all aspiration is complete, the Atellica Magline Transport returns the tube to the Sample Handler The robotic arm returns the sample tube to the drawer Calibrator and QC samples will be stored in the cal-QC storage area if they meet both of these criteria: The samples are in an appropriate container (only 12x75mm round bottom sample containers can be used; sample cups cannot be used in the cal-QC storage area) The material has been designated for onboard storage in the software definition for that material Sample Processing Sequence Learn about the sample processing sequence Instructions:Flash File:HTML5 File:/content/generator/Course_90016438/sim_Atellica_SH_SampleProcessingSequence2/index.htmlPDF File: Please note that the learning material is for training purposes only!   Any material used in this training will not be updated on a regular basis and may not necessarily reflect the latest version of the software available at the time of the training.   Certain products, product related claims or functionalities (hereinafter collectively “Functionality”) may not (yet) be commercially available in your country.  Due to regulatory requirements, the future availability of said Functionalities in any specific country is not guaranteed. 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