Sysmex® CA-600 Series Analyzer System Overview Online Training

Welcome to the Sysmex® CA-600 Series Analyzer System Overview Online Training course. The Sysmex® CA-600 series analyzer can: Analyze 5 parameters randomly Accommodate 14 assays Perform clotting, chromogenic, and immunologic testing Select Next to continue. Identify and describe the function of the internal components Identify and describe the function of the key external components Locate key areas of the Main Menu Screen Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: Select Next to continue. Congratulations. You have completed the Sysmex® CA-600 Series System 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 and describe the function of the key external components The front external components include: Light shield cover - prevents light interference, must be closed during sample analysis, monitored by an optical sensor Sampler - contains one rack with 10 sample positions and one STAT position, allows continuous sampling from cups or tubes Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) - a color touch screen that allows brightness and contrast adjustment Built in Printer - contains thermal paper, allows automatic printing of patient results and reprinting of stored results Mechanical Stop Switch - immediately stops system operation and analysis in case of an emergency On/ Off Main Switch The rear external components include: Rinse Container - 5L container that supplies DI water for probe rinsing Waste Container - 5L container that collects system liquid waste Rinse Filter - keeps debris from contaminating the system Hydraulic and Pneumatic Connections - allows connection of supply lines and float switch wiring cords Trap Chamber - provides protection to the vacuum pump by collecting the moisture in the vacuum system The right side external components include: Tube trash - collects up to 60 used reaction tubes and has an optical sensor to monitor proper placement Host Computer Serial Connector -  provides bidirectional host connection capability Hand Held Barcode Reader - enables automatic input of reagent, calibrator, and QC data from package insert sheets  Identify and describe the function of the internal components The internal components include: Mechanical System - equipped with a single arm mechanism to perform all sampling and analysis operations and  a catcher to transport the reaction tubes from the reaction tube tray to the detectors and to waste Sample Probe - aspirates and dispenses sample plasma and reagents, heated to 37.0±1.0°C, contains liquid and crash sensors Reagent Storage Area - holds up to 10 reagent vials at a time, four of the reagent positions are cooled to 15± 2°C Cleaners and Diluent Area - one position is available for CA Clean I, one position for CA Clean II and one position for buffer Reaction Tube Trays - reaction tubes are set in two identical reaction tube trays with 30 reaction tubes each for a total on-board capacity of 60 reaction tubes Detection Area - includes the detector wells for measurements, incubation wells to warm the sample and reagent, and a rinse cup to clean the probe Barcode Scanner - allows host query for the test order to be performed on each sample ID prior to sample analysis Locate key areas of the Main Menu Screen Sysmex key - displays the Error list and the temperatures as well as the Paper feed for the thermal paper, changes to Alarm Reset when an error occurs Rack Replacement - indicates whether or not the sample rack can be replaced Start - initiates processing Test keys - manually order test requests Work list - displays the rack number, sample orders, and the sample status during processing Previous key - displays the previous worklist Next  - displays the next worklist Repeat  - duplicates a test order for an entire sample rack ID Number Entry key - displays a keypad for manual entry of the sample ID number Menu Processing area-  keys to display information for calibration, QC, analysis results and more Select Next to continue.     Welcome to the Aptio Automation System Overview Online Training Course.  Aptio Automation is a flexible solution that automates sample processing in the laboratory. By consolidating multiple analytical instruments into one system, samples can be efficiently delivered to instruments for analysis and workflow optimized. Aptio Automation can also provide pre and post analytical processing of samples when needed. It can manage sample processing from receipt in the laboratory to storage and archive. In this course you will learn about the key components of Aptio Automation and their function. Select Next to continue. The Sysmex® CA-600 series analyzer exterior front components include: Light shield cover Sampler Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Built in Printer Mechanical Stop Switch Front External Components Learn about the front external components of the system. Slide NumberText BlocksCalloutsAudio ScriptImage File1Light Shield: Prevents light interference Cover must be closed during sample analysis Closure monitored by an optical sensor WARNING:  Do not open the Light Shield Cover while analyzing Select Next to continue.  Note: If audio does not automatically start, select the play arrow in the top left to begin.The Light Shield on the Sysmex® CA-600 series system prevents outside light from disrupting the analysis of results. Keep the Light Shield closed during sample analysis. Select Next to continue.2Sampler: One rack with 10 sample positions One position for STAT sample analysis Continuous sampling from cup or test tubes Select Next to continue. The sampler can accommodate one sample rack with 10 sample tubes and one Stat position. Pull out the Sampler to load samples into the rack. Push the Sampler back in place when samples are loaded. The sampler unit is locked during sample processing. Select Next to continue.3Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): Color touch screen Contrast and brightness adjustment Select Next to continue. The Liquid Crystal Display or LCD displays the instrument status, the work list, results, reaction curves, and more. The LCD functions as a touch screen. The LCD contrast adjustment knob is located inside the built-in printer and can be used to adjust the brightness and contrast of the LCD. Select Next to continue.4Built-in Printer: Thermal paper type printer Automatic printout of patient results Reprint capability of Stored Data results Select Next to continue.  The Sysmex® CA-600 series system has a built-in thermal printer. Patient results are automatically printed after each sample analysis order is complete. Select Next to continue.5Mechanical Stop Switch: Emergency system stop Immediately stops system operation and analysis When complete, select the X in the upper-right corner to close the window and continue.The Mechanical Stop Switch provides a measure of safety in case of an emergency. When the switch is pressed it immediately stops the operation of the instrument. Any remaining sample being analyzed will be discarded and will need to be reprogrammed for analysis. This completes the overview of the exterior front components of the Sysmex® CA-600 Series system. The Aptio track provides automated delivery of samples to all modules and analytical instruments. It is composed of four different types of multiple track components, which control sample tube movement. The sample carriers, or pucks are used to transport the sample tubes on the track. Sample carriers have a unique ID that is identified electronically via a radio frequency ID, thanks to an RFID chip embedded in each sample carrier. The sample carrier ID (RFID) and sample tube ID (bar code) are paired for sample tracking purposes while on the track.  Select the links below to learn about track components and the sample carrier. The Sysmex® CA-600 series analyzer internal components include: Mechanical System Heated Probe  Reagent Storage Area Cleaners and Diluent Area Reaction Tube Trays Detection Area Barcode Scanner Internal Components Learn about each of the internal components of the system. Slide NumberText BlocksCalloutsAudio ScriptImage File1Mechanical System Integrated Sampling Mechanism Single Probe for  Sample and Reagent Dispensing Reaction Tube Catcher Transport System Select Next to continue.Note: If audio does not automatically start, select the play arrow in the top left to begin.The Sysmex CA-600 Series system uses a single arm mechanism to perform all sampling and analysis operations. The Arm Mechanism is equipped with a heated probe for sampling and dispensing operations. It is also equipped with a catcher to transport the reaction tubes from the reaction tube tray to the detectors and to waste. Select Next to continue.2Probe Sample and Reagent Sampling Heated Probe ( 37.0±1.0°C ) Liquid Sensor Detection Crash Sensor Detection Select Next to continue.The Sysmex® CA-600 Series system uses a single dispensing probe to aspirate and dispense sample plasma and reagents. The analyzer's heated probe is temperature controlled at 37degrees Celsius. The probe is equipped with a liquid sensor to detect samples and reagents. The probe is fitted with a crash sensor as a safeguard. Select Next to continue.3Reagent Storage Area Removable Reagent Rack 10 Reagent Positions 4 Cooled Reagent Positions Temperature controlled 15± 2°C Select Next to continue.The Sysmex® CA-600 series analyzer stores reagents in a removable reagent rack. The Reagent Rack holds up to 10 reagent vials at a time. Four of the reagent positions are cooled to 15 degrees Celsius. Select Next to continue.4Cleaners and Diluent Area One CA Clean I Position One CA Clean II Position One Buffer Position  Select Next to continue.The Sysmex® CA-600 series system uses cleaners CA-Clean I and CA-Clean II for cleaning the probe. CA-Clean I is used during normal rinsing and during analysis. CA-Clean II is additionally used during maintenance. A position for Buffer is available as well. Select Next to continue.5Reaction Tube Trays Standard Sysmex SU-40 Reaction Tubes 60 Reaction Tubes capacity Select Next to continue.The analyzer uses Sysmex® reaction tubes for sample analyses. The reaction tubes are set in two identical reaction tube trays with 30 reaction tubes each for a total on-board capacity of 60 reaction tubes. Select Next to continue.6Barcode Scanner Allows bi-directional host query Reads sample IDs prior to analysis Select Next to continue.The barcode scanner enhances the bi-directional function of the analyzer. This allows host query for the test order to be performed on each sample ID prior to sample analysis. Select Next to continue.7Detection Area 4 Channels for Clotting Assays 1 Channel for Chromogenic Assays( CA-660 Only) 1 Channel for Immunological Assays ( CA-660 Only) 6 Incubation Channels at 37±1°C Trash Well Rinse Cup  When complete, select the X in the upper-right corner to close the window and continue.The Detection Area includes the detector wells for measurements as well as incubation wells to warm the sample and reagent. A rinse cup is used to clean the probe, and a trash well is used for discarding used reaction tubes. This completes the overview of the interior system components. The Sysmex® CA-600 series analyzer rear external components include: Rinse Container Waste Container Rinse Filter Hydraulic and Pneumatic Connections Trap Chamber Rear External Components Learn about the rear external components of the system. Slide NumberText BlocksCalloutsAudio ScriptImage File1Rinse Container 5L DI water supply for probe rinsing Float switch for level sensing Waste Container 5L Waste water reservoir Float switch for level sensing Select Next to continue.Note: If audio does not automatically start, select the play arrow in the top left to begin.The Rinse Container holds the DI water used for rinsing the system. The Waste container collects liquid waste from the system. Select Next to continue.2Hydraulic & Pneumatic Connector Panel Tube lines and float switch connections Color coded tubing for easy installation Select Next to continue.The supply lines and float switch wiring cords for the Rinse and Waste containers are plugged into the rear connector panel. Each line is colored coded and each float switch wiring cord is keyed for easy installation. Select Next to continue.3Trap Chamber Protects vacuum pump Collects moisture in the vacuum system Select Next to continue.A Trap Chamber provides protection to the vacuum pump by collecting the moisture in the vacuum system into the trap. Select Next to continue.4Rinse Filter Keeps debris from contaminating the system Part of the rinse water line When complete, select the X in the upper-right corner to close the window and continue.The rinse filter in the water line keeps debris from entering the analyzer. This completes the overview of the rear external components of the Sysmex® CA-600 Series system. Errors may occur that are related to specific samples. When this happens, the sample will be delivered to a Priority Output lane for further investigation by the operator. Examples of such errors are duplicate Sample ID, unreadable barcode or a system error that may affect the results. Once a sample is observed in the priority output lane, the operator should remove the sample from the system, search for the sample ID and associated error and follow the guided recovery steps to resolve the issue. When a system error has occurred that may affect results, the associated error message is also sent to the CentraLink Data Management System. As with all errors, follow the guided recovery steps found in the Aptio system.  Do not report results directly from the analyzer as these results will not be flagged with Aptio system errors. Select the link below to learn how to manage samples in the Priority Output lane. The Sysmex® CA-600 series analyzer external right side components include: Tube Trash Host Computer Serial Connector Hand Held Barcode Reader Right Side External Components Learn about the right side external components of the system. Slide NumberText BlocksCalloutsAudio ScriptImage File1Tube trash  60 Reaction Tube capacity Tube trash Sensor Select Next to continue.Note: If audio does not automatically start, select the play arrow in the top left to begin.The Tube trash collects the used reaction tubes from the system. It has a capacity of approximately 60 reaction tubes and has a sensor that determines proper placement of the bin. It must be emptied as part of the Daily Maintenance. Select Next to continue.2Host Connector 9 pin D Sub connector Bidirectional Host Connection Select Next to continue. The Sysmex® CA-600 utilizes a 9 pin D Sub connector that provides bidirectional host connection capability. Select Next to continue.3Hand-held Barcode Reader Read 2D barcode on Package Inserts Input Reagent data Input calibrator values Input QC data Search sample results When complete, select the X in the upper-right corner to close the window and continue.The Sysmex® CA-600 Series system has a Hand Held Barcode Scanner capable of reading 2D barcodes. This enables automatic input of reagent, calibrator, and QC data from package insert sheets. Additionally it will be used to read sample tube barcodes to search for results. This completes the overview of the right side external components. Select the image areas below to learn more.