I-Sens 30 Pro Electrolyte Analyzer User Manual

i-SENS, Inc.
465-6 Wolgye4-dong, Nowon-gu, Seoul, 139-845, Korea

Medical Technology Promedt Consulting GmbH,
Altenhofstrasse 80, D-66386 St. Ingbert, Germany
Copyright © 2012 i-SENS, Inc. All Rights Reserved

The operators should read the entire manual
before installing and operating the analyzer.
1. Introduction
Contents
1 Introduction
Safety ·························································································································· 1-1
Symbols and Terms ····································································································· 1-3
Product Description ····································································································· 1-5
2 Installation
Installation Requirement ····························································································· 2-1
Power Cable Connection ····························································································· 2-2
Barcode Scanner Connection ······················································································ 2-3
Power-On ···················································································································· 2-4
Printer Paper Installation ····························································································· 2-6
Cartridge Installation ··································································································· 2-8
3 Instrument Settings
Screen Menus ·············································································································· 3-1
Sample Setup ··············································································································· 3-9
QC Setup ··················································································································· 3-13
Instrument Setup ······································································································· 3-15
Print Setup ················································································································· 3-19
Interface Setup ·········································································································· 3-21
4 Sample Analysis
Patient Samples ··········································································································· 4-1
QC Samples················································································································· 4-7
5 Database
Patient Data ················································································································· 5-1
QC Data······················································································································· 5-4
Calibration Data ·········································································································· 5-8
Cartridge Data ··········································································································· 5-10
1. Introduction
6 Shutdown
Analyzer Shutdown ····································································································· 6-1
Power Recovery ·········································································································· 6-3
Data Recovery ············································································································· 6-5
7 Maintenance
Calibration ··················································································································· 7-1
Cartridge Removal ······································································································ 7-3
Analyzer Information ·································································································· 7-5
Analyzer Diagnostics ·································································································· 7-7
Cleaning ··········································································································· 7-8
8 Troubleshooting
Trouble Shooting ········································································································· 8-1
Error Code ··················································································································· 8-6
9 Specifications
Operating Specifications ···················································································· 9-1
Instrument Specifications ··················································································· 9-2
Cartridge Specifications ····················································································· 9-3
Measuring Principles ························································································· 9-4
Performance ······································································································ 9-6
Appendices
Appendix A: Sample Collection and Handling ························································· 10-1
Appendix B: Order Information ················································································ 10-3
Appendix C: Warranty ······························································································· 10-4
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
Safety ··············································································································· 1-1

Symbols and Terms ························································································· 1-3
Product Description ························································································· 1-5
1. Introduction
Safety
General Use only the provided power cord and adapter.
Warnings Do not use damaged power cord, adapter, or loose outlet.
Never touch the power supply accessories with wet hands.
Keep dust away from the outlet and power cord.
Do not use or store any hot equipment or flammable material
near the analyzer or power supply accessories.
Do not allow water or foreign substances to get into the analyzer
or power supply accessories.
Do not directly look at the red light emitting from the barcode
scanner as direct eye exposure to this light can damage vision.
General Power cord must be plugged into a grounded outlet.

Caution The rear vent of the analyzer must be free of obstruction and not
covered by cloth or any other material.
Do not install or operate the analyzer in an area where
ferromagnetic fields are generated (e.g., the MRI room).
Before long term storage of the analyzer, remove the cartridge,
turn off the power, and clean any contamination from the
analyzer.
There are no operator seviceable parts inside the product. Do
not disassemble, repair, or modify the product.
If electromechanical problems are suspected, call a service
engineer to report the problems.
When disposing the analyzer and provided electrical accessories,
contact your local distributor where you purchased them.
You must not discard this electrical/electronic product in
domestic household waste.
1-1 i-Smart 30 PRO Electrolyte Analyzer

1. Introduction
Safety, continued
Biohazard All materials used in collecting blood and/or other samples from
Caution humans should be treated as biohazardous materials with the
potential carrying infectious agents capable of producing disease.
All biohazardous materials should be handled and disposed of in
accordance with applicable rules and regulations of the hospital,
laboratory, or other testing facility.
Wear appropriate personal protective clothing (lab coat, gloves,
goggles, etc.) before operating the analyzer.
Be careful not to let the sample and/or collecting tools directly
touch the mouth, eyes, mucus membranes, or any area with
broken skin.
Wash hands after collecting the sample or using the analyzer.
Operator’s Manual 1-2

1. Introduction
Symbols and Terms

Symbols
Symbol Description
CE mark (In Vitro Diagnostic Directive 98/79/EC)
In vitro diagnostics device
Consult operating instructions
Authorized representative in the European

community
Serial number
Caution: Attention, see operating instructions
Manufacturer
Temperature limitation
Catalogue number
Batch code
Contains sufficient for <n> tests
Use by
Biological risk
This marking indicates that you must not discard

this electrical/electronic product in domestic
household waste. Distributors of this product
within the EU have taken the necessary step to
comply with the Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE), Directive 2002/96/EC.
Printer
DC power port
Off (power)
On (power)

1. Introduction
Symbols and Terms, continued

Terms
Term Description
Na+ Sodium ion
K+ Potassium ion
Cl- Chloride ion
Cal Calibration
Cal 1 1-Point calibration
Cal 2 2-Point calibration
QC Quality control
A statement that alerts the operator to the

possibility of injury, death, or other serious
Warning
adverse reactions associated with the use or
misuse of the device.
A statement that alerts the operator to the

possibility of device malfunction, device
Caution failure, damage to the device or damage to
other property associated with the use or
misuse of the device.

1. Introduction
Product Description
Intended Use The i-Smart 30 PRO electrolyte analyzer is intended for use in the
quantitative measurements of sodium, potassium, and chloride in
whole blood, serum, or plasma. Measurements obtained by this
device are used for the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of
diseases involving electrolyte imbalance.
Analyzer
Touch
screen
Sampler Cartridge
cover door
Printer
Handle
Power Vent
switch
Power adapter port

USB ports
LAN port
Serial port

1. Introduction
Product Description, continued

Cartridge
Barcode label
Cartridge cover
Accessories
Power adapter Power cord
Barcode scanner Printer papers
Pedestal

1. Introduction
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2. Installation
2. Installation
Installation Requirement ················································································· 2-1

Power Cable Connection ················································································· 2-2
Barcode Scanner Connection ·········································································· 2-3
Power-On ········································································································ 2-4
Printer Paper Installation ················································································· 2-6
Cartridge Installation ························································································· 2-8
2. Installation
Installation Requirement
Unpacking Inspect the shipping package of the product for any signs of
damage from shipment.
Ensure all listed components are included in the package.
Environmental Location : indoors

Requirements
Temperature : 15 ~ 35 °C
Humidity : 5 ~ 85%, relative humidity
Altitude : under 3,000 m
Note:
9 The analyzer should be installed on a horizontal, stable surface in
a well-ventilated area without direct sunlight or heat.
9 Allow enough space for the cartridge door of the analyzer to
open.
9 Allow at least 10 cm of space from the back of the analyzer for
adequate ventilation.
Electrical Volt AC : 100 ~ 240 VAC, grounded electrical supply

Requirements
Amp : 1.5 A
Watt : 150 W
Frequency : 50/60 ±10% Hz
Power cord : 3-wire, approved
Power adapter : Output +24 VDC, 2.7 A, 65 W

2. Installation
Power Cable Connection

Caution Check that the power switch is in “ ” (OFF) position.
Always connect the power according to the steps described in
this manual.
Always use a grounded electrical outlet.
Use only the power cord and power adapter provided by the
manufacture.
Electrical plugs and sockets vary by countries. If necessary, use
appropriate power plug or power strips to connect the provided
power cord to the outlet.
Connect 1. Plug the power cord into the socket of the power adapter.
Power
Cable
2. Plug the power adapter into the power port on the back of the
analyzer.
3. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.

2. Installation
Barcode Scanner Connection

Connect 1. Insert the USB connector of the barcode scanner into a USB port
Barcode on the back or side of the analyzer.
Scanner
Note:
9 When the analyzer is turned on, the barcode scanner will make a
beep sound and the indicator light on the scanner will turn on
briefly.

2. Installation
Power-On
Caution Remove any attached USB memory device or network
cable from the analyzer before turning the power switch on.
Turn 1. Facing the back of the analyzer, flip the black power switch on
Power Switch the lower left side, marked “ ” to the “ ” position.
On 2. The screen will turn on and the analyzer will boot.
3. If the boot is completed, the message of the last shutdown

information will appear.

2. Installation
Power-On, continued
Turn 4. Press at the top right corner of the message to close. The
Power Switch main screen will appear.
On,
continued
5. Check that the power cord icon appears at the bottom

row of the screen.
Note:
9 If the power cord icon does not appear on the screen and the
battery icon appears instead, it indicates that the analyzer
is on battery power. Check for any loose power connections
between the analyzer and the electrical outlet.
9 If no loose power connection is found and the power cord icon
still does not appear, call a service engineer immediately.
6. Check the date and time of the analyzer and, if necessary, change
date and/or time. Refer to 3. Instrument Settings > Instrument
Setup > Date and Time.
Note:
9 Changing the date and time of the analyzer is only allowed
before cartridge is installed on the analyzer. Once the cartridge
is installed, the date and time cannot be changed until the
cartridge is removed.

2. Installation
Printer Paper Installation

Install Printer 1. Facing the back of the analyzer, flip down the printer cover.
Paper
2. Insert the end of the paper in parallel with the printer slot. The
printer will begin to feed the paper automatically.
Note:
9 The cut end of the paper should be straight and clean for auto
feeding.
9 Paper should be fed from the bottom of the roll.
3. Place the paper roll into the paper compartment.

2. Installation
Printer Paper Installation, continued

Install Printer 4. Insert the end of the paper roll into the paper slot and close the
Paper, printer cover.
continued
Remove Printer 1. Facing the back of the analyzer, flip down the printer cover and
Paper remove the remaining paper roll.
2. Hold down the feed switch to advance the remaining paper.
Note:
9 Do not use force to pull out the paper from the printer.
9 Never pull the paper in the reverse direction of printing.

2. Installation
Cartridge Installation
Install Cartridge 1. Take out the cartridge from the cartridge box.
2. Press down the cover lock and remove the cartridge cover.
3. Press Next at the following screen.
4. Press Next to continue.

2. Installation
Cartridge Installation, continued

Install Cartridge, 5. When the Scan new cartridge barcode message appears, scan the
continued barcode on the new cartridge using the barcode scanner.
6. If the analyzer accepts the barcode, the blinking grey box in the
message box will turn to green.
7. When the Insert scanned cartridge and close door message

appears, open the cartridge door to insert the cartridge.
8. Facing the cartridge label, insert the cartridge into the analyzer.

2. Installation
Cartridge Installation, continued

Install Cartridge, 9. Hold the cartridge door lock with two fingers and close the door.
continued If the door is properly locked, it will make a clicking sound.
10. The analyzer will change to the Warming-Up screen.
11. The cartridge warming-up will take approximately 25 minutes.
Note:
9 Never re-install the cartridge cover back to the cartridge if the
cartridge has been inserted into the analyzer. If the cover is
placed back to the cartridge, it will cause to leak in the cartridge.
9 Once the cartridge cover is removed, be careful with sharp edges
of the cartridge parts inside.

2. Installation

3. Instrument Setting
3. Instrument Settings
Screen Menus ·································································································· 3-1

Sample Setup ··································································································· 3-9
QC Setup ······································································································· 3-13
Instrument Setup ··························································································· 3-15
Print Setup ····································································································· 3-19
Interface Setup ······························································································· 3-21
Screen Menus
Ready Screen
No. Description
① Menu access
② Current state of the analyzer
③ Remaining sample number of the installed cartridge
④ Current date and time of the analyzer
Current state of each sensor:
⑤
Pressing each button twice will display the latest slope of the sensor.
⑥ Expiration date and time of the installed cartridge
⑦ Next scheduled task and remaining time
Sound on/off and volume level:
⑧
Pressing speaker icon once will display volume adjust button
Current state of LAN port connection:
⑨
Pressing it once will display the current host IP and port information
⑩ Current state of power supply mode and battery recharge level

Screen Menus, continued

Menu options


Buttons and
Icons Buttons and Icons Description
Print results or settings
on screen
Transmit results to LIS/HIS
Cancel and return to

main screen
Go to list screen
Go to search screen
Execute search
View result screen
Move highlight bar up or down
Scroll to previous or next page
Go to
previous or next results
Results were transmitted to

network or not
Begin to aspirate sample
Continue to next step
Run 1-point calibration or

2-point calibration


Buttons and
Icons, Buttons and Icons Description
continued
Save setup
Return to previous screen
Restore default values
Show keyboard for data entry
Show dropdown options
Add QC lot information
Edit QC lot information
Delete QC lot information
Scan QC barcode
Accept or discard QC results
Copy cartridge data
Go to service mode
Close message pop-ups


Buttons and
Icons, Buttons and Icons Description
continued
Go to serial setup screen
Go to TCP/IP setup screen
Setup DNS automatically
Setup IP information
automatically
Analyzer is on AC power
Analyzer is on battery power
Battery is fully charged or

discharged
Network LAN cable is

connected or disconnected
Sound is on or off
Increase or decrease sound

volume


Keyboards The analyzer offers following keyboards for data entry.
Alphabetic Keyboard
Numeric & Special Character Keyboard
Date and Time Entry Keyboards


Menu Access 1. Press Menu. The Quick Menu options will appear.
2. For the full menu options, press Full Menu.
3. At all screens except for sample analysis, press the current screen
box at the top left corner to show the current menu options.


Screen Saver When the analyzer has not been in use for more than 10 minutes, the
screen turns to screensaver. The screensaver does not apply to the
Patient Results screen and the QC Results screen.
Message Box A message box on the screen informs following information:

9 A current task that is about to begin or in-progress.
9 Action to take in operating the analyzer, such as introducing
sample or replacing cartridge.
9 An error that needs an attention or action.
Voice Guide In addition to message boxes, the analyzer plays sound playbacks for
following operations:
9 Blood sample introduction
9 QC sample introduction
9 Cartridge removal
9 Cartridge installation
9 Cartridge data copy
9 Alarm: “Battery is low”

Sample Setup
Reference 1. Go to Menu > Full Menu > Setup > Sample Setup.
Ranges
2. Select Reference Ranges. The following screen will
appear.
3. Press each box and enter low and high limits of the reference
range for each parameter.
4. Press Print to print out the entered reference ranges.

5. Press Save to save the setup and go back to the main screen.
Note:
9 Before saving the setup, the analyzer will validate the entered
values to confirm that:
- Values for both low and high limits are entered.
- Low limit value is lower than high limit value.
9 If any of the entered values are not valid, the analyzer will not
save the setup and ask to correct the invalid value at the setup
screen.

Sample Setup, continued

Reference Note:
Ranges,
9 Patient reference ranges should be established by individual
continued
institutions. The reference ranges in the table below are shown
only as general guidelines.
Parameter Unit Reference Ranges

+
Na mmol/L 135 ~ 148
K+ mmol/L 3.5 ~ 5.3
Cl- mmol/L 98 ~ 107


Correlation 1. Go to Menu > Full Menu > Setup > Sample Setup.
Factors
2. Select Correlation Factors. The following screen
will appear.
3. Check the Apply at the bottom screen. The default values will
be activated.
4. Press each box and enter slope and offset values for each
parameter using the keyboard.


Correlation Note:
Factors,
9 Acceptable ranges for slopes and offsets of the correlation factors
continued
are as following:
Parameter Slope Range Offset Range

+
Na 0.80 ~ 1.20 ±10.00
+
K 0.80 ~ 1.20 ±1.00
-
Cl 0.80 ~ 1.20 ±10.00
5. Press Print to print out the entered correlation factors.

6. Press Save to save the setup and go back to the main screen.
Note:
9 Pressing the Default button will change the all entered values to
the default values.

QC Setup
QC Lot Setup 1. Go to Menu > Full Menu > Setup > QC Setup.
The following screen will appear.
2. Select a desired Level Box and press Add. The following

screen will appear.
3. For i-Smart Electrolyte Quality Control, QC lot information can

be entered using the barcode.
Press QC Barcode and scan the barcode in the QC insert sheet.

QC Setup, continued
QC Lot Setup, 4. For the other QC materials, manually enter QC lot information
continued using the keyboard.
5. Press Print to print out the entered QC Lot information.

6. Press Save to save the setup and go back to the QC setup screen.
7. Continue to setup for remaining levels.
8. To edit the previously saved QC lot information, press the
desired QC Level Box and press Edit.
9. To delete the previously saved QC lot information, press the

desired QC Level Box and press Delete.
10. If the QC setup is completed for all desired QC levels, press Save
to save all changes and exit to main screen.

Instrument Setup
Date and Time 1. Go to Menu > Full Menu > Setup > Instrument Setup.
2. Select Date and Time. The following screen will appear.
3. Press Date Format Box and select the desired date format from
the drop-down list.
4. Press Time Format Box and select the desired time format from
the drop-down list.
5. Press Date Setup Box and enter the current date using the
keyboard.

Instrument Setup, continued

Date and Time, 6. Press Time Setup Box and enter the current local time using
continued the keyboard.
7. Press Save to save the setup and exit to main screen.


Instrument 1. Go to Menu > Full Menu > Setup > Instrument Setup.
Name 2. Select Instrument Name. The following screen will appear.
3. Press Instrument Name Box and enter the desired name using
the keyboard.
Note:
9 The entered instrument name will appear on set-up printouts and
network-transmitted messages.


Sound 1. Go to Menu > Full Menu > Setup > Instrument Setup.
2. Select Sound. The following screen will appear.
3. To adjust the volume, press decrease or increase button.
4. To turn on or off sound playback, select ON or OFF.
5. Press Save to save the setup and return to the main screen.

Print Setup
Print Option 1. Go to Menu > Full Menu > Setup > Print Setup.
2. Select Print Option. The following screen will appear.
3. Select print options, Auto or Manual, for Patient Data, QC Data,

and/or Calibration Data.
4. Select ON or OFF for Duplication Report.
5. Select ON or OFF for Auto Cutting.

Print Setup, continued

Printout Title 1. Go to Menu > Full Menu > Setup > Print Setup.
2. Select Printout Title. The following screen will appear.
3. Press a desired title line and enter title using the keyboard.

Interface Setup
Option Setup Note:
9 Make sure that network cable(s) is appropriately connected to the
analyzer before starting interface setup.
1. Go to Menu > Full Menu > Setup > Interface Setup.

2. Check Patient Data, QC Data, and/or Calibration Data to

transmit.
3. Select a communication port, Serial or TCP/IP.

4. Select Auto Send or Manual Send to automatically or manually
transmit the data.
Serial Setup 1. If Serial is selected, Press Serial Setup. The following screen
will appear.

Interface Setup, continued

Serial Setup, 2. Press Baud Rate Box and select the desired option from the
continued drop-down list. Default is 9600.
3. Press Data Bit Box and select the desired option from the drop-
down list. Default is 8.
4. Press Stop Bit Box and select the desired option from the drop-
down list. Default is ONE.
5. Press Parity Box and select the desired option from the drop-
down list. Default is None.
6. Press Handshake Box and select the desired option from the
drop-down list. Default is None.
7. If serial setup is completed, press Save to save the setup and
return to the previous screen.
TCP/IP Setup 1. If Ethernet is selected at the Interface Setup screen, press

TCP/IP Setup. The following screen will appear.
2. Press IP Box and enter necessary information using the keyboard.

Interface Setup, continued

TCP/IP Setup, 3. Move to other boxes and enter necessary information.
continued
4. To setup automatically, press Auto IP and Auto DNS. The
following message will appear.
Note:
9 Manual setup is recommended instead of auto setup since auto
setup may cause network collision.
5. Press Save to save the setup and go back to the Interface Setup
screen.

4. Sample Analysis
4. Sample Analysis
Patient Samples ······························································································· 4-1

QC Samples ····································································································· 4-7
4. Sample Analysis
Patient Samples
Introduce Note:
Sample 9 Sample analysis is available only when the analyzer is in Ready
state. When the analyzer is not in Ready state, the sampler
cover cannot be lifted because it is locked.
1. Check that the analyzer is in Ready state.
2. Lift up the sampler cover. The following message will appear.
Note:
9 To cancel a patient sample, lower the sampler cover to the
original position before pressing Aspirate.
9 Once Aspirate is pressed, the sample analysis cannot be
cancelled.

4. Sample Analysis
Patient Samples, continued

Introduce 3. For a syringe sample, immerse the end of the sampler probe into the
Sample, sample container.
continued
Note:
9 Be careful not to introduce air bubbles, clots, or foreign substances
along with sample to the analyzer.
4. For a capillary sample, lift the sampler cover all the way up.
Carefully insert the capillary into the septum.
Note:
9 Do not allow any gap between the capillary and the septum to avoid
air flow in with the sample.

4. Sample Analysis

Introduce 5. If the sampler probe is adequately immersed in the sample, press
Sample, Aspirate to begin aspiration.
continued
6. The “Aspirating sample. Please wait” message will appear.
7. If the aspiration is completed, the “Remove sample now”

message will appear. Remove sample from sampler probe.
8. Wait a second until the “Close sampler cover now” message will
appear.
9. Lower the sampler cover to close.

4. Sample Analysis

Enter Sample 1. Once the sampler cover is closed, the following screen will
Information appear.
2. To enter sample number, press Sample No. Box and enter the
sample number using the keyboard.
3. If the sample number is available in barcode, scan the barcode

using the attached barcode scanner.
4. Likewise, continue to enter Patient ID, Operator ID, and/or

Patient Name.

4. Sample Analysis

View Sample 1. When the sample analysis is completed, the sample results will
Results appear at the Patient Results screen.
2. The result values will appear in black color if the reference

ranges have not been setup in the analyzer.
3. If the reference ranges have been setup in the analyzer and a
result is within the reference range, the value will appear in blue
color.
Note:
9 If a result is above reference range, the value will appear in red
color along with an up arrow ↑.
9 If a result is below reference range, the value will appear in red
color along with a down arrow ↓.

4. Sample Analysis

View Sample 4. If any result falls outside of the measuring range, “Out of range”
Results, phrase will appear instead of the value. The phrase will be
continued accompanied by a double arrow, ↑↑ or ↓↓, to indicate above the
upper limit or below the lower limit.
5. If a sensor has failed in the previous Cal 2, the corresponding

result will not be reported. Instead “Slope Error” phrase will
appear.
6. To transmit the results to the network, press Send.
7. Press Print to print out the results. A printout similar to

following will be printed.
Note:
9 The arrows on the screen will be printed as [H] or [L] on
printouts.
8. If the analyzer has been set to auto print, the analyzer will print
the results as soon as they are reported.
9. Press Close to save the results and exit to main screen.
10. The analyzer will go through Rinse and Cal 1 process before
returning to the Ready state for a next sample.

4. Sample Analysis
QC Samples
Introduce QC 1. Press Menu and select Run QC. The following screen will
Sample appear.
Note:
9 The Run QC menu will be available only when the QC lot(s) has
been setup at QC Setup menu.
2. When the “Lift sampler cover” message appears, lift up the

sampler cover. The following screen will appear.
3. Select the level of the QC sample.

4. Sample Analysis
QC Samples, continued
Introduce QC 4. When “Introduce QC sample now” message appears, immerse the
sample, end of the sampler probe into the QC sample and press Aspirate.
continued
Note:
9 To cancel QC sample, lower the sampler cover to the original
position before pressing Aspirate.
9 Once Aspirate is pressed, the sample analysis cannot be
cancelled.
5. The “Aspirating QC sample. Please wait” message will appear.
6. If the aspiration is completed, the “Remove QC sample now”

message will appear. Remove QC sample from the sampler
probe.
7. Wait a second until the “Close sampler cover now” message will
appear.
8. Push down the sampler cover to the original position.
Enter QC 1. The QC Lot No. and Lot Description will be automatically

Information entered from the saved QC lot information.
2. If desired, enter Operator ID using the keyboard or barcode

scanner.

4. Sample Analysis
View QC Results 1. When the QC sample analysis is completed, the QC results will
appear at the QC Results screen as following.
Note:
9 If a result is within the QC range, the value will appear in blue
color.
9 If a result is above the QC range, the value will appear in red
color along with an up arrow ↑.
9 If a result is below the QC range, the value will appear in red
color along with a down arrow ↓.
2. Press Accept or Discard to accept or discard the QC results.

The state will switch from PENDING to ACCEPTED or
DISCARDED.

4. Sample Analysis
View QC Results, 3. To transmit the results to the network, press Send.
continued
4. Press Print to print out the results. A printout similar to
following will be printed.
Note:
9 The arrows on the screen will be printed as [H] or [L] on
printouts.
5. Press Close to save the results and return to main screen.
6. If Close is pressed before selecting Accept or Discard, the

results will be automatically saved as “accepted state”.

4. Sample Analysis

5. Database
5. Database
Patient Data ·································································································· 5-1

QC Data ········································································································ 5-4
Calibration Data ··························································································· 5-8
Cartridge Data ···························································································· 5-10
5. Database
Patient Data
Last Patient 1. Go to Menu > Full Menu > Database > Patient Data.
Results 2. Select Last Patient Results. The following screen will
appear.
Note:
9 The same screen can be accessed through Menu > Last
Patient Results.
3. Press to view the screen of the previous patient sample

results.
4. Press List to go to the list of patient sample results.
5. Press Close to exit to main screen.
Patient Results 1. Go to Menu > Full Menu > Database > Patient Data.
List 2. Select Patient Results List. The following screen will
appear.

5. Database
Patient Data, continued

Patient Results 3. The latest patient sample results are listed on the top. Use Up
List, or Down, or Page Up or Page Down to scroll the list of patient
continued results.
4. To view a patient sample results screen, select a desired row from
the list and press View. The corresponding patient results screen
will appear.
5. To search patient sample results, press Search to go to the

Patient Results Search screen. Refer to the Sample Search
section below.
6. To transmit patient sample results to the network, select desired
results from the list and press Send.

5. Database
Patient Data, continued

Patient Results 1. Go to Menu > Full Menu > Database > Patient Data.
Search 2. Select Patient Results Search. The following screen will
appear.
Note:
9 Search criteria for patient results are as following:
From & To
Sample No.
Patient ID
Patient Name
Operator ID
3. Enter desired search criteria in appropriate boxes.

4. Press Search. The searched patient results will appear.
5. To go to the list of patient results, press List.

5. Database
QC Data
Last QC Results 1. Go to Menu > Full Menu > Database > QC Data.
2. Select Last QC Results. The following screen will appear.
3. Press List to go to the list of QC results.

4. Press to move to the previous QC results screen.
QC Results List 1. Go to Menu > Full Menu > Database > QC Data.
2. Select QC Results List. The following screen will appear.
3. The latest QC results are listed on the top. Use Up or Down, or

Page Up or Page Down to scroll the list of QC results.

5. Database
QC Data, continued
QC Results List, 4. To view a QC results screen, select a desired row from the list
continued and press View. The corresponding QC results screen will
appear.
5. To search QC results, press Search to go to QC Results Search

screen. Refer to the QC Results Search section below.
6. To transmit QC results to the network, select desired results from
the list and press Send.

5. Database
QC Data, continued
QC Results 1. Go to Menu > Full Menu > Database > QC Data.
Search 2. Select QC Results Search. The following screen will
appear.
Note:
9 Search criteria for QC results are as following:
From & To
Level
Lot No.
Either Pass or Fail QC results only or all results
3. Enter desired search criteria in appropriate boxes.

4. Press Search. The searched QC results will appear.
5. To go to the list of QC results, press QC List.

5. Database
QC Data, continued
QC Statistics 1. Go to Menu > Full Menu > Database > QC Data.
2. Select QC Statistics. The following screen will appear.
3. Press Lot No. Box and select a desired QC lot number from the
drop-down list.
4. The statistics of the selected QC lot will appear.
5. Press Print to print the QC statistics.


5. Database
Calibration Data
Calibration List 1. Go to Menu > Full Menu > Database > Calibration Data.
2. Select Calibration List. The following screen will appear.
3. The latest Cal 2 results are listed on the top. Use Up or Down,
or Page Up or Page Down to scroll the list of Cal 2 results.
4. To print a Cal 2 results, select a desired Cal 2 results from the list
and press Print.
5. To search Cal 2 results, press Search to go to Calibration
Search screen. Refer to the Calibration Search section below.
6. To transmit Cal 2 results to the network, select desired results
from the list and press Send.

5. Database
Calibration Data, continued

Calibration 1. Go to Menu > Full Menu > Database > Calibration Data.
Search 2. Select Calibration Search. The following screen will appear.
3. Enter starting and ending dates for desired search period.
4. Press Search. The searched Cal 2 results will appear as following.

5. Database
Cartridge Data
Cartridge Data 1. Go to Menu > Full Menu > Database > Cartridge Data.
Copy The following screen will appear.
2. The latest cartridge data will appear on the top. Use Up or

Down, or Page Up or Page Down to scroll the list of cartridge
data.
3. Select desired cartridge data and press Copy. The following
screen will appear.
4. Insert an USB memory into any of available USB ports on the

analyzer.
5. The “Data copy in progress. Please wait” message will appear
along with the copy progress bar.
6. When the data copy is completed, the “Cartridge data copy has
completed. Remove USB memory” message will appear.
7. Remove the USB memory from the USB port.

5. Database

6. Shutdown
6. Shutdown
Analyzer Shutdown ························································································· 6-1

Power Recovery ······························································································ 6-3
Data Recovery ································································································· 6-5
6. Shutdown
Analyzer Shutdown
Caution The power of the analyzer should be turned off according to the
shutdown procedure as described in this manual. Failure to
follow the described shutdown procedure can cause damage to
the data or the analyzer.
To disconnect the power cables from the analyzer, first unplug
the power cord from the outlet. Then, unplug the adapter from
the analyzer.
The cartridge cannot be removed once the shutdown process
begins or after the analyzer is turned off.
Shutdown 1. Go to Menu > Full Menu > Shutdown. The following

Analyzer screen will appear.
2. Press Next to continue. The following message will appear.

6. Shutdown
Analyzer Shutdown, continued

Shutdown 3. Wait until the analyzer completes a power cycle and the
Analyzer, following screen appears.
continued
4. Wait until the yellow progress bar reaches 100%.

5. Facing the back of the analyzer, flip the black power switch on
the lower left side, marked “ ”, to the “ ” position.

6. Shutdown
Power Recovery
Cartridge When the analyzer recovers from power interruption, the
Restoration cartridge inside the analyzer can be continuously used, only if:
9 The analyzer was in Ready state or in process of calibration
when the power was interrupted and the power returns
within 24 hours.
9 The analyzer was analyzing a sample when the power was
interrupted and the power returns within 20 minutes.
The installed cartridge can be restored back to use up to five
times of power recovery.
Power Recovery 1. When the analyzer recovers from power interruption with the
Warming-up cartridge inside, one of following warming-up screens will
appear.

6. Shutdown
Power Recovery, continued

Power Recovery 2. The message box reports following information:
Warming-up, 9 Whether the analyzer was shutdown properly or not.
continued 9 Date and time of the shutdown.
9 A number of times that the cartridge has been restored.
3. The cartridge warming-up from power recovery will take about

12 minutes.
4. After the warming-up, the analyzer will return to the Ready state.

6. Shutdown
Data Recovery
Data Corruption Each time the analyzer is turned on, the analyzer will check for
Check corrupted data that may exist in database or cartridge data folder.
As long as corrupted data is not found, the analyzer will continue
to boot.
If corrupted data is found, the analyzer will alert to initiate data
recovery process to repair the corrupted data.
Data Recovery 1. If corrupted data is found, the following screen will appear.
Procedure
2. Press Yes to continue. Data recovery process will begin and the
following screen will appear.

6. Shutdown
Data Recovery, continued

Data Recovery Note:
Procedure,
9 During data recovery process, following actions will take place:
continued
In database:
- If corrupted data is found, the entire database will be erased.
- If corrupted data is not found, the database will be fully
recovered.
In cartridge data folder:
- If corrupted data is found, only corrupted data will be
deleted.
3. When the data recovery is completed, the analyzer will continue

to boot.
4. After the boot, a screen similar to following will appear. The
actions taken the during data recovery process will appear in the
message box.
5. If a problem occurs during data recovery process, the following

screen will appear. Turn off the analyzer and immediately call a
service engineer to report the data recovery failure error.

6. Shutdown
Data Recovery, continued

Cancel 1. At the Data Disk Initialization Mode screen, press No to cancel
Data Recovery data recovery. The following screen will appear.
2. Turn off the analyzer and call a service engineer to report the data
corruption error.

7. Maintenance
7. Maintenance
Calibration ······································································································· 7-1

Cartridge Removal ·························································································· 7-3
Analyzer Information ······················································································ 7-5
Analyzer Diagnosis ························································································· 7-7
Cleaning ·········································································································· 7-8
7. Maintenance
Calibration
Run Cal 1. Go to Menu > Full Menu > Maintenance > Run Cal.
Note:
9 The same screen can be accessed through Menu > Run Cal.
2. Select Run Cal 1 or Run Cal 2. The following message will

appear.
Cal 2 If a sensor has failed in the previous Cal 2, the analyzer will
Auto Repeat automatically repeat Cal 2 up to two times.
While the Cal 2 repeat is in progress, the “Cal 2 Repeat in
progress” message will appear.
If the same sensor fails in Cal 2 three times in succession, the
sensor state will appear as on the main screen.

7. Maintenance
Calibration, continued
Sensor State 1. State of each sensor will appear as OK in red background or
Failed in green background at the main screen based on the
results of the last Cal 2.
2. Press the Sensor State icon twice quickly. The last slope and
the allowable slope range of the sensor will appear.

7. Maintenance
Cartridge Removal
Caution Treat the used cartridge as biohazard material.
Before removing the used cartridge, wear appropriate personal
protective clothing to protect from biohazard materials.
Replace 1. The analyzer will automatically display the Replace Cartridge

Cartridge screen in one of following situations:
9 The uselife of the cartridge has expired.
9 All tests of the cartridge have been used up.
9 The analyzer has been without power for more than the
allowable time limit to restore the cartridge.
2. To manually initiate the Replace Cartridge screen, go to Menu

> Full Menu > Maintenance > Remove Cartridge.
Note:
9 The same screen can be accessed through Menu > Remove
Cartridge.

7. Maintenance
Cartridge Removal, continued

Replace 3. Press Next. The following screen will appear.
Cartridge,
continued
4. The analyzer will make a clicking sound as the cartridge door

lock is released.
5. Open the cartridge door and remove the used cartridge from the
analyzer.
6. Close the cartridge door.
7. Dispose of the used cartridge in accordance with the laboratory’s
established procedures for disposing of biohazardous materials.
8. To install a new cartridge, refer to 2. Installation > Cartridge
Installation for detailed procedure.

7. Maintenance
Analyzer Information
Cartridge 1. Go to Menu > Full Menu > Maintenance > View Info.
Information 2. Select Cartridge Info. The following screen will appear.
Instrument 1. Go to Menu > Full Menu > Maintenance > View Info.
Information 2. Select Instrument Info. The following screen will appear.

7. Maintenance
Analyzer Information, continued

Transmission 1. Go to Menu > Full Menu > Maintenance > View Logs.
Error Log
2. Select Transmission Error Log. The following screen will
appear.

7. Maintenance
Analyzer Diagnostics
View Status 1. Go to Menu > Full Menu > Maintenance > View Status.
2. On the View Status screen, the following information is

available:
Sensors’ raw signals
Conductance signal
Measuring temperature
Battery level
States of Cartridge, Cartridge door, and Sampler cover
3. Press Run Cal 1 or Run Cal 2 to initiate Cal 1 or Cal 2 on the
current screen.
Note:
9 If the cartridge is properly installed, Cartridge, Cartridge Door,
and Sampler Cover states will appear as Yes.
9 The Service Mode is for service engineers ONLY and protected
by password.

7. Maintenance
Cleaning
Caution Wear appropriate personal protective clothing to prevent
infection when cleaning.
Clean the analyzer after use or periodically.
Do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the analyzer.
Do not allow cleaning solution to enter the analyzer.
Do not use force to wipe the screen.
Prepare 0.5% hypochlorite cleaning solution immediately before
use.
Dispose of all waste after cleaning in accordance with the
laboratory’s established procedures for disposing of biohazardous
materials.
Cleaning 1. Use 0.5% hypochlorite cleaning solution.

Procedure
Note:
9 Commercial Clorox contains approximately 5% sodium
hypochlorite.
9 To prepare 0.5% hypochlorite solution, mix 1part of Clorox
and 9 parts of water.
2. Dampen a soft cloth with the cleaning solution.

3. Using a dampened soft cloth, wipe sampler cover, screen, and
other contaminated areas on the analyzer.
4. Allow to air-dry for about 10 minutes.
5. Using a soft cloth dampened with water, wipe the analyzer.
6. Using a dry cloth, dry the surface of the analyzer.

7. Maintenance

8. Troubleshooting
8. Troubleshooting
Trouble Shooting ····························································································· 8-1

Error Code ······································································································· 8-6
8. Troubleshooting
Trouble Shooting
Guideline If the problems described below are encountered during
installation and/or operation of the analyzer, try the suggested
solutions as described in this manual.
If the problem persists, please call a service engineer for further
assistance.
Barcode When scanning barcode, the scanner does not emit the red light:
Scanner
1. Remove the USB connector of the barcode scanner from the
analyzer.
2. Insert the USB connector into the same USB port of the analyzer.
The barcode scanner will make a beep sound and the indicator
light on the scanner will turn on briefly.
3. Wait 5 seconds for the analyzer to recognize the barcode scanner.
4. If the same problem occurs, repeat the procedure from step 1
with a different USB port of the analyzer.
When scanning barcode, the scanner emits red light, but does not take
barcode (no beep sound and no indicator light on):
1. Position the barcode scanner close to and in parallel with the

barcode.
2. Check the cartridge barcode for any damage. If damage is
found, try again with another new cartridge. Report the
damaged cartridge to a service engineer.

8. Troubleshooting
Trouble Shooting, continued

Battery If one of following situations applies:
The analyzer was turned off immediately upon disconnection
from the outlet.
The analyzer was turned off during brief power outages.
The battery does not recharge.
1. If not already done, turn off the power switch of the analyzer.
2. Check for loose power connections between the analyzer and the
outlet. Tighten any loose power connections.
3. Turn on the power switch of the analyzer.
4. The analyzer will turn on and the battery will begin to recharge.
5. If the analyzer does not turn on, turn off the power switch of the
analyzer.
6. Recharge the battery for 10 minutes.
7. Turn on the power switch of the analyzer again.
8. While the analyzer is turned, if the battery level stays low and
does not increase at all over the time, call a service engineer for
help.
9. Until the battery is replaced, the analyzer will operate normally
as long as the power is supplied from the outlet.
If the “Battery is low” appears and/or plays,
outlet.
2. Tighten any loose power connections.
Note:
9 When the power of the analyzer goes out because of low battery,
turn off the power switch of the analyzer, in order to allow the
battery to recharge from the main power when it is restored.

8. Troubleshooting

Calibration If the sensor state appears as Failed,
1. Run Cal 2.
2. If needed, repeat additional Cal 2 a few times more.
Cartridge Data If the analyzer fails to detect a USB memory,

Copy 1. Remove the USB memory from the USB port.
2. Insert the USB memory into a different USB port.
3. If it still doesn’t work, try a different USB memory.
If “Cartridge data copy has failed” message appears during data

copy,
1. Close the message and try again from the beginning.
2. Select desired cartridge data and press Copy.
Cartridge If the barcode scanner does not emit red light,

Installation
1. Check the connection between the barcode scanner and the
analyzer (refer to barcode scanner in Trouble Shooting).
If the analyzer rejects the cartridge barcode,
1. Check that the cartridge is an i-Smart 30 PRO cartridge.

2. Check that the cartridge is not past its expiration date.
3. Check that the cartridge has not been previously used.
If the analyzer does not change to the warming-up screen after the
cartridge is inserted into the analyzer,
1. Open and close the cartridge door.

2. Gently press the cartridge door toward the analyzer until a
clicking sound is heard.

8. Troubleshooting

Power While the analyzer is connected to the outlet, the power cord icon
does not appear:
outlet.
2. Tighten any loose power connections.
If one of following situations applies:

The analyzer has turned off.
The analyzer does not turn on.
1. If not already done, turn off the power switch of the analyzer.
outlet. Tighten any loose power connections.
4. If the analyzer does not turn on, turn off the power switch of the
analyzer.
5. Recharge the battery for 10 minutes.
6. Turn on the power switch of the analyzer again.
Printer If one of following situations applies:

The printer does not print.
The printer does not feed the paper.
1. Open the printer cover.

2. Replace a roll of print paper if the paper has run out.
3. Lift up the printer head and check for paper jam. If jammed,
remove the jam and close the printer head. Then, press the
RESET switch on the left side of the printer.
Note:
9 The analyzer will resume printing up to 8 reports in the printer
queue if the printer has stopped.

8. Troubleshooting

Sample If one of following situations applies:
Analysis The “Insufficient sample” appears on the result screen.
The “Out of range” message appears on the results screen.
A result is suspicious.
1. Try sample analysis again with the same sample.

2. If the same error is repeated, run Cal 2.
3. Try sample analysis again.
4. Repeat Cal 2 a few times if the same problem occurs.
5. Try QC solutions for analysis. If the QC results are within the
QC range, the analyzer is okay for sample analysis.
6. Check the sample collection and handling method.
Screen If one of following situations applies:

The screen does not respond.
The screen is frozen.
Abnormal screen appears.
1. Turn off the power switch of the analyzer.

2. Wait 10 seconds.

8. Troubleshooting
Error Code
Error Code 1. If the analyzer encounters an error during operation, the
following error code will appear on the screen.
Error Code Description
ESYS001 ~ ESYS007 Hardware error

EDB001 ~ EDB005 Database error
ESW001 ~ ESW037 Software error
2. Memo the error code.

3. Turn off the power switch of the analyzer.
4. Wait 10 seconds.

8. Troubleshooting

9. Specifications
9. Specifications
Operating Specifications ················································································· 9-1

Instrument Specifications ················································································ 9-2
Cartridge Specifications ·················································································· 9-3
Measuring Principles ······················································································· 9-4
Performance ···································································································· 9-6
9. Specifications
Operating Specifications
Measured Measured Parameters
Parameters Parameter Measurement Range Resolution
Na+ 20 ~ 250 mmol/L 1 mmol/L
K+ 0.5 ~ 20.0 mmol/L 0.1 mmol/L
Cl- 20 ~ 250 mmol/L 1 mmol/L
Sample types: whole blood, serum and plasma

Anticoagulant: appropriate amount of heparin salts
Sample volume: 60 μL
Sample introduction method: aspiration
Sample analysis time: 35 seconds
Sample analysis temperature: 37.0 ± 0.2 °C
Measuring principle: Electrochemistry (ion-selective electrodes)
Calibration : Automatic or manual
Environmental Operating location: indoors on a flat surface

Conditions Operating temperature: 15 ~ 35 °C
Operating humidity: 5 ~ 85% (relative humidity)
Operating altitude: under 3,000 m
Power supply: 100 ~ 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (± 10%)

9. Specifications
Instrument Specifications
Instrument Internal PC:1 GHz process Mobile PC / 1 GB RAM / 4 GB Flash
Specifications Memory
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Embedded
Display:7" TFT-LCD, touch screen
Printer: 2" thermal printer (internal printer)
Printer paper: thermal (width: 57 mm, diameter: 30 mm)
Port: USB (3 ports), Serial (RS-232), LAN (RJ45 Ethernet)
Power adapter:
- AC-DC power supplies (IEC/EN 60950-1 approved)
- Input: 100 ~ 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (±10%), 150 W
- Output: + 24 VDC, 2.7 A, 65 W
Input power: + 24 VDC, within 65 W
Internal fuse: 125 V (AC/DC combo), 3 A (slow blow)
Internal battery: 14.8 V, 4.4 Ah (Lithium-ion cells: 4S2P)
- Discharge time: maximum two hours
- Charging time: maximum two hours
Battery life:
- 20% reduced capacity for charging/discharging for 300 times.
- Replace when the capacity drops below 50% (discharging
time is less than one hour).
- The life and replacement cycle of the battery can vary
depending on operating conditions.
Storage temperature: -20 ~ 50 °C
Storage humidity: 0 ~ 90% (relative humidity)
Size (HxWxD): 292 mm x 256 mm x 177 mm
Weight: 5.5 Kg

9. Specifications
Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge Unit: 1 cartridge
Uselife: 4 weeks
Available sample numbers
- 50, 100, 150, or 200
Shelf life: 18 months from manufactured date

Storage temperature: 10 ~ 30 °C
Components:
- Sensors
- Sampler
- Waste bag
- Valve and tubing
- Cal 1solution, approx. 410 mL
- Cal 2 solution, approx. 55 mL
- Reference solution, approx. 40 mL
Composition of calibration solutions
Na+ K+ Cl- Other substances
145 4.3 124 buffer, preservative,

Cal 1
mmol/L mmol/L mmol/L and surfactant
101 7.4 84 buffer, preservative,

Cal 2
mmol/L mmol/L mmol/L and surfactant
The nominal concentrations are provided and the exact values are included
in the cartridge barcode.
Size (HxWxD): 138 mm x 139 mm x 80 mm

Weight: 0.8 kg

9. Specifications
Measuring Principles
Measuring The measurement of sodium, potassium, and chloride by the i-Smart
Principles 30 PRO electrolyte analyzer is based on the principle of ion-selective
electrode (ISE).
In an ion-selective electrode, an electrical potential is established
across a membrane that is selective to a specific ion. Such electric
potential of the ion-selective electrode is measured against a reference
electrode and it is used to determine the activity (a) or effective
concentration (c) of the ion of interest in a sample.
The electrical potential (E) of the ion-selective electrode measured
against the reference electrode can be described by the following
Nernst equation.
RT
E = Eo ± ln(a )
nF
where, (+) for cation, (-) for anion
E: monitored potential Eo: potential at a = 1
R: gas constant T: temperature in Kelvin scale
n: valence of ion F: Faraday constant
a: activity of the target ion
The Nernst equation above can be simplified as follows:

E = E '+ S ⋅ log(c)
The standard electrical potential (E′) and slope (S) are determined by
measuring the electrical potentials of the ion-selective electrode in
two calibration solutions that have known concentrations of the
measuring ions at different levels. This process is called two-point
calibration. Once the E′ and S are determined, the unknown
concentration of a sample can be determined by measuring the
electric potential of the electrode in a sample.

9. Specifications
Measuring Principles, continued

Measuring The i-Smart 30 PRO analyzer employs miniaturized sensors where
Principles, the ion-selective electrodes were applied in planar type as shown in
continued Figure 1 below. Each sensor is composed of polymeric sensing
membranes dispensed over internal hydrogel layers on a thin plastic
substrate. For a reference electrode, the Ag/AgCl reference
electrode is used. A liquid junction between the sensors and the
reference electrode is formed where the reference solution flowing
over the reference electrode meets the sample or calibration solution
flowing over the sensors.
Figure 1. A cross-sectional view of the sensors for i-Smart 30 PRO
The i-Smart 30 PRO analyzer calibrates the sensors using Cal 1 and
Cal 2 solutions according to the pre-determined two-point calibration
schedule during the lifetime of the cartridge. In addition, the
analyzer performs one-point calibrations using Cal 1 solution between
two-point calibration intervals to correct the baseline drift of the
sensors.

9. Specifications
Performance
Introduction The results obtained during evaluation of i-Smart 30 PRO electrolyte
analyzers at i-SENS’ research laboratories are shown below to
demonstrate the typical performance characteristics of the analyzer.
The evaluation protocols were derived from NCCLS/CLSI guidelines
such as EP5-A2(Precision), EP6-A(Linearity), EP7- A2(Interference),
and EP9-A2(Method Comparison and Bias).
QC Materials Typical Within-Run (Swr), Between-Day (Sdd) and Total (ST)

Precision Precisions of an i-Smart 30 PRO Electrolyte Analyzer were obtained
using three levels of i-Smart Electrolyte QC (i-SENS, Inc.). Three
levels were run in duplicate per run, one run per day, for 21 days on
the i-Smart 30 PRO (N per level=42).
Na+ QC Precision
Mean Within-Run Between-Day Total
QC (mmol/L) Swr %CV Sdd %CV ST %CV
Level 1 117.0 0.58 0.5 0.08 0.1 0.58 0.5
Level 2 137.4 0.46 0.3 0.27 0.2 0.53 0.4
Level 3 156.5 0.41 0.3 0.58 0.4 0.71 0.5
K+ QC Precision
Level 1 2.12 0.03 1.6 0.02 0.8 0.04 1.8
Level 2 4.00 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.0
Level 3 5.90 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.0
Cl- QC Precision
Level 1 79.7 0.44 0.5 0.14 0.2 0.46 0.6
Level 2 101.2 0.44 0.4 0.13 0.1 0.46 0.4
Level 3 126.9 0.31 0.2 0.00 0.0 0.30 0.2

9. Specifications
Performance, continued
Blood Precision Precisions for Na+, K+, and Cl- were obtained using seven levels of
serum samples tested in five replicates on twelve analyzers. Low or
high levels were prepared by adding either a concentrated or a diluted
electrolyte solution to serum to expand the test ranges.
Na+ Serum Precision

Level N Mean (mmol/L) SD %CV
1 60 120.2 0.42 0.3
2 60 130.7 0.45 0.3
3 60 141.1 0.43 0.3
4 60 152.5 0.72 0.5
5 60 162.4 0.64 0.4
6 60 172.7 0.76 0.4
7 60 177.9 0.73 0.4
K+ Serum Precision
1 60 2.99 0.025 0.8
2 60 3.70 0.013 0.3
3 60 4.40 0.018 0.4
4 60 5.86 0.049 0.8
5 60 7.19 0.046 0.6
6 60 8.63 0.066 0.8
7 60 9.27 0.068 0.7
Cl- Serum Precision

1 60 94.0 0.39 0.4
2 60 99.2 0.42 0.4
3 60 104.1 0.42 0.4
4 60 117.0 0.26 0.2
5 60 128.8 0.38 0.3
6 60 140.9 0.66 0.5
7 60 146.8 0.72 0.5

9. Specifications
Blood The data from the blood precision study were used to derive the blood
Inaccuracy inaccuracy. Reference values for sodium, potassium, and chloride
were obtained using a 9180 electrolyte analyzer from Roche. The bias
results were calculated by subtracting the mean of twelve analyzers
from the mean of the reference analyzer. The acceptance criteria
are established from CLIA 88.
Na+ Serum Inaccuracy (in mmol/L)
Level N Mean Target Bias Specification
1 60 120.2 117.8 -2.4 ± 4.0
2 60 130.7 129.0 -1.7 ± 4.0
3 60 141.1 140.0 -1.1 ± 4.0
4 60 152.5 151.6 -0.9 ± 4.0
5 60 162.4 162.8 0.4 ± 4.0
6 60 172.7 173.8 1.1 ± 4.0
7 60 177.9 178.4 0.5 ± 4.0
K+ Serum Inaccuracy (in mmol/L)

1 60 2.99 2.90 -0.09 ± 0.5
2 60 3.70 3.66 -0.04 ± 0.5
3 60 4.40 4.40 0.00 ± 0.5
4 60 5.86 5.94 0.08 ± 0.5
5 60 7.19 7.52 0.33 ± 0.5
6 60 8.63 9.08 0.45 ± 0.5
7 60 9.27 9.72 0.45 ± 0.5
Cl- Serum Inaccuracy (in mmol/L)

1 60 94.0 93.8 -0.2 ± 4.7
2 60 99.2 99.8 0.6 ± 5.0
3 60 104.1 105.6 1.5 ± 5.3
4 60 117.0 117.8 0.8 ± 5.9
5 60 128.8 128.2 -0.6 ± 6.4
6 60 140.9 141.6 0.7 ± 7.1
7 60 146.8 148.4 1.6 ± 7.4

9. Specifications
Blood Linearity The data from the blood precision in the previous section were used
to calculate the blood linearity as shown in the following table and
graphs.
Analyte N per level Slope Intercept R2 Range
Na+ 60 0.945 8.861 0.999 117-179
K+ 60 0.913 0.370 0.999 2.9-9.8
Cl- 60 0.989 0.658 0.997 93-149
Na+ Serum Linearity

9. Specifications
Blood Linearity, K+ Serum Linearity
continued
Cl- Serum Linearity

9. Specifications
Aqueous The aqueous solution linearity was obtained using seven levels of
Solutions electrolyte aqueous solutions. Seven levels were tested in four
Linearity replicates on five analyzers.
The linearity data are shown in the following table and graphs.
Analyte N per level Slope Intercept R2 Range

Na+ 20 0.987 4.643 0.998 14-275
K+ 20 0.913 0.255 0.998 0.3-23.0
Cl- 20 0.920 1.889 0.999 20-284
Na+ Aqueous Solution Linearity

9. Specifications
Aqueous K+ Aqueous Solution Linearity
Solutions
Linearity,
continued
Cl- Aqueous Solution Linearity

9. Specifications
Interferences Following substances are known to interfere with analysis results of
i-Smart 30 PRO electrolyte analyzers.
Substance Interference
Excess of Na+ heparin or

Erroneously high Na+ results
Na+ containing anticoagulants
Halides such as bromide and iodide or

Erroneously high Cl- results
anions such as salicylate and thiocyanate

Appendices
Appendix A: Sample Collection and Handling

Caution Make sure there are no small air bubbles trapped in the collected
sample. Small bubbles in the sample can affect the results.
Do not use liquid anticoagulants as they can dilute the sample
and affect the results.
Hemolysis at any stage of sample preparation may cause
erroneously high potassium results.
If blood is not mixed completely with anticoagulant, blood clots
can be partially formed in the sample. Samples containing clots
must not be used as clots will cause sampling failure in the
cartridge.
Samples in which hemolysis is present or suspected and samples
collected more than one hour before analysis must not be used.
Whole Blood Use heparinized vacuum blood collection tubes for whole blood.
Collect blood up to the fill indicator on the tube label.
Immediately after collecting blood, roll the tube between palms
or gently shake it slowly up and down 8 to 10 times to
thoroughly mix the blood and anticoagulant.
Serum Use non-heparinized, plain vacuum blood collection tubes for

serum separation.
Collect blood up to the fill indicator on the tube label.
After collection, gently shake the tube slowly up and down five
times.
Allow the blood collection tube to stand vertically for about 30
minutes to fully clot before centrifugation.
Centrifuge the blood sample, then collect and transfer the serum
(liquid component separated from solid components of blood) to
another clean container.

Appendices
Appendix A: Sample Collection and Handling, continued

Plasma Use heparinized vacuum blood collection tubes for plasma
separation.
Collect blood up to the fill indicator on the label.
Roll the tube between palms or gently shake the tube slowly up
and down 8 to 10 times.
Centrifuge the tube immediately after collection.
Collect and transfer the plasma (liquid component separated from
solid components of blood) to another clean container.

Appendices
Appendix B: Order Information

1. i-Smart 30 PRO Cartridges
Available Test number & Uselife REF Order unit
50 Tests / 4 weeks 6410 1
100 Tests / 4 weeks 6411 1
150 Tests / 4 weeks 6412 1
200 Tests / 4 weeks 6413 1
2. Quality Control
Product Description REF Order unit
i-Smart Electrolyte Quality Control

6206 1
(10ml x 3 levels)
RNA Medical® QC 623 Blood Gas•Electrolyte

6204 1
Control (10 ampoules per level x 3 levels)
3. Accessories
Product Description REF Order unit
Power adapter 6101 1
Power cord (220V) 6102 1
Power cord (110V) 6103 1
Barcode scanner 6104 1
Printer papers 6105 1
Pedestal 6106 1

Appendices
Appendix C: Warranty
The product warranty for the analyzer and its components excluding the cartridge is
one year from the product purchase date on the VAT invoice.
Product quality assurance applies only if the product has been properly handled and
used under normal conditions and appropriately maintained according to the operator's
manual.
Responsibility for the charged service (charged on the customer).

Failure caused by consumer error.
When the product was broken by external shock or fall.
When the product was broken by using components or optional items that are
not specified by the manufacturer.
When the user did not read and understand the precautions, the installation,
and operation methods of the instrument in the operator's manual.
When the analyzer was disassembled, modified, and/or repaired by a person
who is not authorized by i-SENS, Inc.
When the product was broken by using incorrect power capacity.
When the product was broken by the operator's lack of attention or skill.
When the product was broken by natural disaster (lighting, fire, flood
damage, etc.).
When the consumable parts reached the end of their life spans (battery, etc.).
Please call a service engineer responsible for the product if you have any question.

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Safety ··············································································································· 1-1

General  Power cord must be plugged into a grounded outlet.

1-1 i-Smart 30 PRO Electrolyte Analyzer

Operator’s Manual 1-2

Symbols and Terms

CE mark (In Vitro Diagnostic Directive 98/79/EC)

In vitro diagnostics device

Consult operating instructions

Authorized representative in the European

Caution: Attention, see operating instructions

Contains sufficient for <n> tests

This marking indicates that you must not discard

1-3 i-Smart 30 PRO Electrolyte Analyzer

Symbols and Terms, continued

Cl- Chloride ion

Cal 1 1-Point calibration

Cal 2 2-Point calibration

A statement that alerts the operator to the

A statement that alerts the operator to the

Operator’s Manual 1-4

Power adapter port

1-5 i-Smart 30 PRO Electrolyte Analyzer

Product Description, continued

Power adapter Power cord

Barcode scanner Printer papers

Operator’s Manual 1-6

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1-7 i-Smart 30 PRO Electrolyte Analyzer

Installation Requirement ················································································· 2-1

Environmental  Location : indoors

Electrical  Volt AC : 100 ~ 240 VAC, grounded electrical supply

2-1 i-Smart 30 PRO Electrolyte Analyzer

Power Cable Connection

3. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.

Operator’s Manual 2-2

Barcode Scanner Connection

2-3 i-Smart 30 PRO Electrolyte Analyzer

3. If the boot is completed, the message of the last shutdown

Operator’s Manual 2-4

5. Check that the power cord icon appears at the bottom

2-5 i-Smart 30 PRO Electrolyte Analyzer

Printer Paper Installation

3. Place the paper roll into the paper compartment.

Operator’s Manual 2-6

Printer Paper Installation, continued

2. Hold down the feed switch to advance the remaining paper.

2-7 i-Smart 30 PRO Electrolyte Analyzer

3. Press Next at the following screen.

4. Press Next to continue.

Operator’s Manual 2-8

Cartridge Installation, continued

7. When the Insert scanned cartridge and close door message

2-9 i-Smart 30 PRO Electrolyte Analyzer

Cartridge Installation, continued

10. The analyzer will change to the Warming-Up screen.

11. The cartridge warming-up will take approximately 25 minutes.

General Power cord must be plugged into a grounded outlet.

Environmental Location : indoors

Electrical Volt AC : 100 ~ 240 VAC, grounded electrical supply