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BC-1800

Auto Hematology Analyzer

Operation Manual
Copyright

© 2005-2006 Shenzhen Mindray Bio-medical Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights Reserved.
For this Operation Manual, the issued Date is 2006-11 (Version: 1.3).

Intellectual Property Statement


SHENZHEN MINDRAY BIO-MEDICAL ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. (hereinafter called
Mindray) owns the intellectual property rights to this Mindray product and this manual. This
manual may refer to information protected by copyrights or patents and does not convey any
license under the patent rights of Mindray, nor the rights of others. Mindray does not assume
any liability arising out of any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties.

Mindray intends to maintain the contents of this manual as confidential information.


Disclosure of the information in this manual in any manner whatsoever without the written
permission of Mindray is strictly forbidden.

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, are the registered trademarks or trademarks owned by Mindray in China


and other countries. All other trademarks that appear in this manual are used only for
editorial purposes without the intention of improperly using them. They are the property of
their respective owners.

Responsibility on the Manufacturer Party


Contents of this manual are subject to changes without prior notice.

All information contained in this manual is believed to be correct. Mindray shall not be liable
for errors contained herein nor for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the
furnishing, performance, or use of this manual.

Mindray is responsible for safety, reliability and performance of this product only in the
condition that:

„ all installation operations, expansions, changes, modifications and repairs of this product
are conducted by Mindray authorized personnel;

„ the electrical installation of the relevant room complies with the applicable national and
local requirements;

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„ the product is used in accordance with the instructions for use.

z This equipment must be operated by skilled/trained medical professionals.

z It is important for the hospital or organization that employs this equipment


to carry out a reasonable service/maintenance plan. Neglect of this may
result in machine breakdown or injury of human health.

z Be sure to operate the analyzer under the situation specified in this manual;
otherwise, the analyzer will not work normally and the analysis results will
be unreliable, which would damage the analyzer components and cause
personal injury.

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Warranty

THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,


EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Exemptions
Mindray's obligation or liability under this warranty does not include any transportation or
other charges or liability for direct, indirect or consequential damages or delay resulting from
the improper use or application of the product or the use of parts or accessories not approved
by Mindray or repairs by people other than Mindray authorized personnel.

This warranty shall not extend to:

„ any Mindray product which has been subjected to misuse, negligence or accident;

„ any Mindray product from which Mindray's original serial number tag or product
identification markings have been altered or removed;

„ any product of any other manufacturer.

Return Policy

Return Procedure
In the event that it becomes necessary to return this product or part of this product to Mindray,
the following procedure should be followed:

1. Obtain return authorization: Contact the Mindray Service Department and obtain a
Customer Service Authorization (Mindray) number. The Mindray number must appear on the
outside of the shipping container. Returned shipments will not be accepted if the Mindray
number is not clearly visible. Please provide the model number, serial number, and a brief
description of the reason for return;

2. Freight policy: The customer is responsible for freight charges when this product is
shipped to Mindray for service (this includes customs charges);

3. Return address: Please send the part(s) or equipment to the address offered by
Customer Service department.

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Company Contact
Manufacturer: Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd.
Address: Mindray Building, Keji 12th Road South, Hi-tech Industrial Park,
Nanshan,ShenZhen518057, P.R.China,
Tel: +86 755 26582479 26582888

Fax: +86 755 26582934 26582500

EC-Representative: Shanghai International Holding Corp. GmbH(Europe)

Address: Eiffestraβe 80, 20537 Hamburg Germany

Tel: 0049-40-2513175

Fax: 0049-40-255726

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Table of Contents

1 Using This Manual ................................................................................... 1-1


1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Who Should Read This Manual ............................................................. 1-2
1.3 How to Find Information......................................................................... 1-3
1.4 Conventions Used in This Manual ......................................................... 1-4
1.5 Special Terms Used in This Manual....................................................... 1-5
1.6 Symbols ................................................................................................. 1-6

2 Understanding Your Analyzer................................................................. 2-1


2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 Intended Use.......................................................................................... 2-2
2.3 User Interfaces....................................................................................... 2-3
2.4 Instrument Software ............................................................................. 2-12
2.5 Reagents, Controls and Calibrators..................................................... 2-16

3 Understanding the System Principles ................................................... 3-1


3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Aspiration ............................................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Dilution ................................................................................................... 3-3
3.4 WBC/HGB Measurement....................................................................... 3-5
3.5 RBC/PLT Measurement ......................................................................... 3-9
3.6 Wash .................................................................................................... 3-13

4 Installing Your Analyzer .......................................................................... 4-1


4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................ 4-1
4.2 Installation Requirements....................................................................... 4-2
4.3 Unpacking .............................................................................................. 4-4
4.4 Installation Procedure ............................................................................ 4-6
4.5 Starting the Analyzer ............................................................................ 4-16

5 Customizing the Analyzer Software ....................................................... 5-1


5.1 Introduction ............................................................................................ 5-1
5.2 Print........................................................................................................ 5-2
5.3 Count time.............................................................................................. 5-6
5.4 Password ............................................................................................... 5-8
5.5 Ref. Range ........................................................................................... 5-10
5.6 Transmission........................................................................................ 5-14

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5.7 Setting system time (Date & Time) ...................................................... 5-19
5.8 Gain...................................................................................................... 5-21
5.9 Auto Clean Time .................................................................................. 5-26
5.10 Reagent Exp. Date............................................................................... 5-27
5.11 Report Title (external keyboard required)....................................... 5-29
5.12 Parameter Units ................................................................................... 5-31
5.13 Other setting......................................................................................... 5-34

6 Operating Your Analyzer ......................................................................... 6-1


6.1 Introduction ............................................................................................ 6-1
6.2 Initial Checks.......................................................................................... 6-2
6.3 Power-on................................................................................................ 6-3
6.4 Daily Quality Control .............................................................................. 6-4
6.5 Sample Collection and Handling............................................................ 6-5
6.6 Running Whole Blood Samples ............................................................. 6-8
6.7 Running Prediluted Samples ............................................................... 6-17
6.8 Shutdown ............................................................................................. 6-26

7 Reviewing Sample Results ..................................................................... 7-1


7.1 Introduction ............................................................................................ 7-1
7.2 Browsing All Sample Results ................................................................. 7-2
7.3 Searching for Interested Sample Results ............................................ 7-17

8 Using the QC Programs .......................................................................... 8-1


8.1 Introduction ............................................................................................ 8-1
8.2 “L-J Analysis” Program........................................................................... 8-2
8.3 “X-B Analysis” Program........................................................................ 8-15

9 Using the Calibration Programs ............................................................. 9-1


9.1 Introduction ............................................................................................ 9-1
9.2 When to calibrate ................................................................................... 9-2
9.3 How to Calibrate..................................................................................... 9-3

10 Maintaining Your Analyzer .................................................................... 10-1


10.1 Introduction .......................................................................................... 10-1
10.2 Using the “Maintenance” Program ....................................................... 10-2
10.3 Using the “System Status” Program................................................... 10-18
10.4 Using the “Valve Test” Program ......................................................... 10-19
10.5 Using the “System Test” Program ...................................................... 10-21
10.6 Using the “Prepare to ship” Program ................................................. 10-23
10.7 Using the “Error Message” Program .................................................. 10-26
10.8 Calibrating Sample Probe Position .................................................... 10-28
10.9 Replacing the Probe Wipe. ................................................................ 10-32
10.10 Replacing the Filter of the Vacuum Chamber .................................... 10-33

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10.11 Using the [Flush] key ......................................................................... 10-34
10.12 Using the [Startup] key....................................................................... 10-34

11 Troubleshooting Your Analyzer ............................................................ 11-1


11.1 Introduction .......................................................................................... 11-1
11.2 Errors without available error messages ............................................. 11-2
11.3 Errors indicated by error messages ..................................................... 11-3

12 Appendices ..............................................................................................A-1
A Index ......................................................................................................A-1
B Specifications .........................................................................................B-1
C Precautions, Limitations and Hazards ...................................................C-1
D Communication ......................................................................................D-1

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1 Using This Manual

1.1 Introduction

This chapter explains how to use your BC-1800 operation manual, which is shipped with your
BC-1800 auto hematology analyzer and contains reference information about the BC-1800
and procedures for operating, troubleshooting and maintaining the analyzer. Read this
manual carefully before operating your analyzer and operate your analyzer strictly as
instructed in this manual.

z Be sure to operate your analyzer strictly as instructed in this manual.

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1.2 Who Should Read This Manual

This manual contains information written for clinical laboratory professionals to:

„ learn about the BC-1800 hardware and software.

„ customize system settings.

„ perform daily operating tasks.

„ perform system maintenance and troubleshooting.

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1.3 How to Find Information

This operation manual comprises 11 chapters and 4 appendices. Refer to the table below to
find the information you need.

If you want to … See …

learn about the intended use and parameters of the BC-1800 Chapter 2 Understanding
Your Analyzer
learn about the hardware and software of the BC-1800 Chapter 2 Understanding
Your Analyzer
learn about how the BC-1800 works Chapter 3 Understanding the
System Principles
learn about how to install the BC-1800 Chapter 4 Installing Your
Analyzer
learn about how to define/adjust system settings Chapter 5 Customizing the
Analyzer Software
learn about how to use the BC-1800 to perform your daily Chapter 6 Operating Your
operating tasks Analyzer
learn about how to review the saved analysis results Chapter 7 Reviewing Sample
Results
learn about how to use the quality control programs Chapter 8 Using the QC
Programs
learn about how to calibrate the BC-1800 Chapter 9 Using the
Calibration Programs
learn about how to maintain/service the BC-1800 Chapter 10 Maintaining Your
Analyzer
learn about the meanings of the error messages and how to Chapter 11 Troubleshooting
correct the problems Your Analyzer
learn about the technical specifications of the BC-1800 Appendix B Specifications
see the summary of all safety messages included in this Appendix C Precautions,
manual Limitations and Hazards
learn about the communication protocol of the BC-1800 Appendix D Communication

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1.4 Conventions Used in This Manual

This manual uses certain typographical conventions to clarify meaning in the text:

„ all capital letters enclosed in [ ] indicate a key name (either on the built-in keypad or the
external keyboard), such as [ENTER].

„ all capital, bold and italic letters indicate a special operation defined in the following
section, such as SELECT.

„ bold letters included in “ ” indicate text you can find on the screen, such as “Prepare to
ship”.

„ bold letters indicate defined screen areas/fields, such as System Status area, or chapter
titles, such as Chapter 1 Using This Manual.

All illustrations in this manual are provided as examples only. They may not necessarily
reflect your analyzer setup or data displayed and must not be used for any other purpose.

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1.5 Special Terms Used in This Manual

When you read … It means …

to press the arrow keys ([←][→] [↑][↓]) as needed to move the


CLICK
cursor to a certain software button on screen and press
[ENTER].
„ to press the arrow keys ([←][→] [↑][↓]) as needed to move
cursor to the desired edit box and use the built-in keypad
or the external keyboard to enter the desired characters
ENTER
or digits. Note that besides the numeric keys you may
also use the [PgUp] or [PgDn] keys to enter digits; or
„ to scan the number in using the bar-code scanner.
„ to press the arrow keys ([←][→] [↑][↓]) as needed to move
the cursor to the character or digit to the left of the one
you want to delete and press [DEL]; or
DELETE „ to press the arrow keys ([←][→][↑][↓]) as needed to move
the cursor to the character or digit to the right of the one
you want to delete and press [BackSpace] on the external
keyboard.

to move the cursor to the character or digit you want to change


MODIFY and re-enter the desired one using either the built-in keypad or
the external keyboard or the bar-code scanner.
to press the arrow keys ([←][→] [↑][↓]) as needed to move the
SELECT from “ ** ”
cursor to the desired edit box and press [ENTER] to display
pull-down list
the pull-down list and press [↑] or [↓] to move the cursor to the
desired item and press [ENTER] to select it.
to press the arrow keys ([←][→] [↑][↓]) as needed to move
SELECT
the cursor to the desired item and press [ENTER].

z This analyzer adopts a fixed decimal point. You can enter the digits without
bothering to look for the [.] on the external keyboard.

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1.6 Symbols

You will find the following symbols in this manual.

When you see… Then…

read the statement below the symbol. The statement is


alerting you to an operating hazard that can cause
personnel injury.
read the statement below the symbol. The statement is
alerting you to a possibility of analyzer damage or unreliable
analysis results.
read the statement below the symbol. The statement is
alerting you to information that requires your attention.

read the statement below the symbol. The statement is


alerting you to a potentially biohazardous condition.

You may find the following symbols on the analyzer or the reagents.

When you see… It means…

EQUIPOTENTIALITY

CAUTION, CONSULT ACCOMPANYING


DOCUMENTS.

BIOLOGICAL RISK

HIGH VOLTAGE

ALTERNATING CURRENT

FOR IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE

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BATCH CODE

USE BY

SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF MANUFACTURE

TEMPERATURE LIMITATION

CONSULT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

THE DEVICE IS FULLY CONFORMANCE


WITH THE COUNCIL DIRECTIVE
CONCERNING IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC
MEDICAL DEVICES 98/79/EC.
MANUFACTURER

AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVE IN THE


EUROPEAN COMMUNITY

IRRITATING SUBSTANCE

THE FOLLOWING DEFINITION OF THE


WEEE LABEL APPLIES TO EU MEMBER
STATES ONLY: THE USE OF THIS SYMBOL
INDICATES THAT THIS PRODUCT SHOULD
NOT BE TREATED AS HOUSEHOLD
WASTE. BY ENSURING THAT THIS
PRODUCT IS DISPOSED OF CORRECTLY,
YOU WILL HELP PREVENT BRINGING
POTENTIAL NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES

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TO THE ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN


HEALTH. FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION WITH REGARD TO
RETURNING AND RECYCLING THIS
PRODUCT, PLEASE CONSULT THE
DISTRIBUTOR FROM WHOM YOU
PURCHASED THE PRODUCT.

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(4)

(1)

(2)
(3)

Figure1-1 Back of the Analyzer

(1)
Equipotentiality.

(2)

„ Connect only to a properly earth grounded outlet.

„ To avoid electric shock, disconnect power cord prior to removing or replacing fuse.

„ Replace fuse only with the type and rating specified.

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(3)
Biological risk.

(4)

The following definition of the WEEE label applies to EU member states only: The use of this
symbol indicates that this product should not be treated as household waste. By ensuring that
this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent bringing potential negative
consequences to the environment and human health. For more detailed information with
regard to returning and recycling this product, please consult the distributor from whom you
purchased the product.

(5)

Figure1-2 Inside right of the analyzer

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(5)
To avoid being injured, do not put hand under the motor when the machine is running.

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