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UniCel® DxC 600i Daily Start Up
For Training Purposes Only The job aids included here are shortened versions of the procedures. Please refer to the sources listed below for the complete detailed procedures and all precautions. Information included here is correct as of the date published. Always verify you have current information before proceeding.
Source:
UniCel® DxC 600i Synchron® Access Clinical Systems Instructions for Use
PN A93695 Version AA, October 2010
UniCel® DxC Synchron® Clinical Systems
Instructions for Use PN A93719
Version AA, October 2010
Access 2 Help Version i6.0.05
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DxC 600i Daily Start Up
Print/View DxC 600i Supply, Reagent, and Calibration StatusPage 4
Load Access SuppliesPages 5-11
Perform Daily Maintenance procedures (Pages 12-16):
~ Check System StatusCheck System BackupCheck Access Zone Temperatures
~ Inspect Fluidics~ Clean Wash Carousel Probe Exteriors~ Prime Substrate
Load CTA SuppliesPages 17-20
Load MC ReagentsLoad/Unload CC Reagents
Pages 21-23
Process Daily Clean SystemRoutine on Access
Page 24
Calibrate DxC chemistriesPage 26
Clear DxC RacksPage 28
Process Quality ControlPages 29 & 30
Calibrate Access assaysPage 27
Access Supplies
Required?
CTA Supplies
Required?
DxC Calibration required?
Access Calibration required?
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
DxC Reagents Required?
Yes
Yes
Initial and Date Electronic Maintenance LogPage 25
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Print DxC 600i Supply, Reagent and Calibration Status
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Change Access Wash Buffer
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Empty Access Liquid Waste
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Change Substrate
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Load Access RVs
Select the <RV> button from the Access monitor
Open the RV Supply and RV Load doors
Press the RVs onto the spine, then removethe protective covering from the RV cartridge
Close the RV Load and RV Supply doors
When the screen prompts you to load the RVs, place the RV cartridge in the RV supply area.
Press down firmly on the RV load door to release the RVs from the spine
Open the RV load door and remove the spine. Verify that all vessels are present, standing
upright, and not protruding upward
Select Load RVs [F4]
Select Done [F1]
Reference: DxC 600i IFUChapter 2, Pre-Test ActivitiesLoad the Reaction Vessel (RV) Cartridges onto Access Analyzer
Note: If quantity of RVs is <28,
Access must be in READY
mode to load RVs
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Change Access Reaction Vessel Waste Bag
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Load Access Reagent
Select Main Menu [F9] or the Menu tab from the Access monitor
Mix the new unpunctured reagent pack by gently inverting to remove any particles
from the top of the pack. (Do not invert a punctured pack)
Wait for the Load Reagent Pack window to display
Close the reagent carousel door and sample wheel cover
Open the sample wheel cover and reagent carousel door
Insert the reagent pack at a downward angle and press down until it snaps into place
Select Supplies [F3]
Select Done [F1]
Select Load Reagent Pack [F1]
Scan the reagent pack bar code with the hand held bar code reader. Verify the system displays the reagent information on the Access monitor
Reference: DxC 600i IFUChapter 2, Pre-Test ActivitiesLoad a Reagent Pack onto Access Analyzer
Warning: Do NOT move a
partially used reagent pack
from one Access system
to another. It will be
inventoried as a full pack and
inaccurate results may
occur.
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Unload Access Reagent
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Check Access System Backup
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Check Access Zone Temperatures
Select Main Menu [F9] or the Menu tab from the Access monitor
If the cover has recently been opened, wait for the temperature to stabilize. If
temperature remains out of range contact Technical Support
Select Maintenance Review [F6]
Zone temperatures OK?
Yes
No
Procedure complete
Reference: Help button (Access monitor)Help Topics (“Contents” tab)Operator’s ProceduresRoutine MaintenanceDaily MaintenanceChecking the System Status
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Inspect Access Fluidics
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Clean Wash Carousel Probe Exteriors
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Prime Substrate
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Load AVs at the CTA
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Change CTA AV Waste Container
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Change the CTA Wash Buffer
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Change the CTA Auto-Gloss
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Load MC Reagent
Select Rgts/Cal from the menu bar
Open the MC reagent compartment door
Use the hand held bar code reader to scan the bar code label on the new reagent bottle/box.
OR
Select reagent to manually loadSelect Clear [F1]Using the picture at the right asa reference, enter the following:
Lot numberSerial numberExpiration date
Select the Tab key on the keyboard to save the entries
Verify the new reagent information is displayed on the monitor.
Select MC Rgts
Select Load [F1]
Select Done [F10]
Close the MC reagent compartment door
Prepare reagent(s) if required
Remove the cap and inlet tubing from the existing reagent and place it in the new reagent. Place the new bottle into the
reagent storage area. Discard the old bottle according to laboratory procedures
Note: Take care not to contaminate the inlet tubing.
Reference: DxC 600i IFUChapter 2, Pre-Test ActivitiesCheck and Load Supplies at DxC AnalyzerLoad/Unload MC Reagents onto DxC Analyzer
Select DxC tab
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Load CC Reagent
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Unload CC Reagent Select Rgts/Cal from the DxC monitor
Page down to locate the position(s) of the reagent(s) tobe unloaded on the CC carousel.
Note: CC reagents are displayed on pages 3-8 of the DxC tab, Rgt/Cal screen
Open the Reagent Carousel door
Procedure Complete
Grasp the cartridge in the load position (located at the blinking bar code reader) and move it in front of the bar
code reader beam. Verify the reagent information is removed from the DxC monitor. Remove the cartridge
Close the reagent carousel door
Additional reagents selected?
Yes
No
Select Load [F1]
Select the DxC tab
Select all positions to unload reagent cartridges
Reference: DxC 600i IFUChapter 2, Pre-Test ActivitiesLoad/Unload CC Cartridges at DxC Analyzer
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Process Daily Clean System Routine
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Initial and Date Electronic Maintenance Log Select Utils from the DxC monitor
Enter your initials
View super scripts for each task performed to determine further action required
Select OK
Select 2 Maintenance
Select Log [F2]
Reference: DxC 600i IFUChapter 6, Maintenance ProceduresElectronic Maintenance LogAccessing the Scheduled Log Feature
Select the desired frequency tab
Select individual tasks in the Initial and Date column or click on the Select All button
Select the Initial and Date button
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Calibrate DxC Chemistries
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Calibrate Access Assays
No
Yes
Select Main Menu [F9] or the Menu tab from the Access monitor
When the screen prompts you to load the rack, place the rack in the Access sample carousel, and
close the sample wheel cover
Use the load list displayed on the Access screen to place the appropriate calibrators in AVs and load
in the correct positions on the rack. Note: AV dead volume = 100uL
Select Sample Manager [F1]
Procedure Complete
Select Test Request [F3]
Select Request Calibration [F6]
*Verify the calibrator lot number in use
matches the calibrator lot number
selected.
Select calibrator set*
When Calibration is complete view calibration status on Rgt/Cal screen
Calibration successful?
Consult references for troubleshooting
assistance
Select the Rack ID field, then type the rack number in the field and select <ENTER>. Verify the new rack
is displayed in the Off-Board list
Select OK [F1]
Select Load Rack [F1]
Select <RUN>
Select Done [F1]
Calibration successful?
Reference: Help button (Access monitor)Help Topics (“Contents” tab)Operator’s ProceduresSample ManagementCalibration Test RequestsEntering Calibration Test Requests
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Clear DxC Racks
Select Samples from the DxC monitor
Select Clear [F7]
Select OK
Highlight the Racks Field. Type the range of rack number to be cleared*. Select ENTER.
Note: Enter 1-999 to clear all racks
Select OK to confirm
*Calibrator rack assignments and racks in progress are not cleared with this step.
Reference: DxC 600/800 IFUChapter 6, Sample Programming and ProcessingClear SamplesProcedure for Clearing Samples
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Process Quality Control using Auto Generation
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Manually Program Quality Control