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Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT200 CHORUS TRIO SERVICE MENU VERSION 3.0 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 06/04/2011 1 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 Page intentionally left blank Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 2 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 Version 3.00, revision 0 of this manual corresponds to the CHORUS TRIO model of the instrument with the 3.xx family of software installed. It was drafted and carefully reviewed and this version is closely related to the instrument model (data can be obtained from the instrument’s ID plate) and the version of the software that controls it (data can be obtained through a procedure on the instrument itself). It must be read carefully before using the instrument, especially the parts relating to safety. DIESSE declines all responsibility for improper use of the instrument or failing to use the instrument as specifically indicated in this manual. The manufacturer’s responsibility is in any event limited exclusively to the malfunctioning of the instrument. Any instrument updating done with the customer’s authorization requires that the user manual be updated in a corresponding manner. It is the user’s responsibility to verify that the manual provided corresponds with the version of the instrument used, with particular regard to the release of the software installed. DIESSE Diagnostica Senese SpA declines all responsibility for damage that is directly or indirectly caused by errors, faults or incidents due to the use of manuals not corresponding to the version of the supplied instrument. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 3 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 MOVING THE STRIPS ................................................................................. 8 1.1 THE WORKSTATIONS ............................................................................................... 8 1.2 THE TRAY ............................................................................................................... 9 1.3 TRAY ROTATION ...................................................................................................... 9 1.3.1 ABSOLUTE SENSOR............................................................................................... 12 1.3.2 STEP CHECK ...................................................................................................... 12 1.3.3 SYNCHRONIZATION ............................................................................................... 13 1.4 STRIP HOUSING .................................................................................................... 14 1.5 TRAY LOCK ........................................................................................................... 15 1.6 CALIBRATIONS AND CONTROL PARAMETERS ............................................................ 16 1.6.1 2 ALIGNMENT AND CENTERING OF THE PLATE. .................................................................. 16 STRIP RECOGNITION UNIT ...................................................................... 17 2.1 STRIP PRESENCE SENSOR (SPS) ............................................................................. 17 2.2 EXTERNAL BARCODE READER ................................................................................. 17 2.3 INTERNAL BARCODE READER ................................................................................. 18 2.4 CALIBRATIONS AND CONTROL PARAMETERS ............................................................ 18 2.4.1 SPS (STRIP PRESENCE SENSOR) .............................................................................. 18 2.4.2 EXTERNAL BARCODE READER .................................................................................... 19 2.4.3 INTERNAL BARCODE READER .................................................................................... 20 3 TRANSFER UNIT ....................................................................................... 20 3.1 DISPENSING HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT .......................................................................... 20 3.2 THE STRIP, NEEDLES AND THE WELL ....................................................................... 21 3.3 DISPENSER .......................................................................................................... 22 3.4 X-AXIS MOVEMENT ................................................................................................ 23 3.5 THE SYRINGE UNIT................................................................................................ 23 3.6 THE TRANSFER FUNCTION ...................................................................................... 25 3.6.1 TRANSFER FUNCTION PARAMETERS ............................................................................. 25 3.6.2 THE DOUBLE DISPENSING NEEDLE .............................................................................. 25 3.6.3 PRIMING OF THE DISPENSING AND WASH CIRCUIT ............................................................ 26 3.6.4 WITHDRAWAL .................................................................................................... 26 3.6.5 DRYING OF THE TIP .............................................................................................. 28 3.6.6 PERFORATION OF THE CUVETTE MEMBRANE .................................................................... 28 3.6.7 LEVEL DETECTION ................................................................................................ 29 3.6.8 MIXING............................................................................................................ 30 3.6.9 USING A PREDILUTED SAMPLE .................................................................................. 31 3.6.10 SIMPLE TRANSFER ................................................................................................ 31 3.7 CALIBRATIONS AND CONTROL PARAMETERS ............................................................ 33 3.7.1 CIRCUIT TRANSFER .............................................................................................. 33 3.7.2 DISPENSERS ...................................................................................................... 34 3.7.3 X-AXIS MOVEMENT ............................................................................................... 35 3.7.4 LEVEL SENSORS .................................................................................................. 36 3.8 FUNCTIONAL TESTS............................................................................................... 37 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 4 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 3.8.1 TRANSFER TEST................................................................................................... 37 3.8.2 STRIP PERFORATION .............................................................................................. 38 4 OPTICAL UNIT ......................................................................................... 40 4.1 LIGHT SOURCE...................................................................................................... 40 4.2 THE OPTICAL DEVICE ............................................................................................. 41 4.3 THE OPTICAL CHANNEL .......................................................................................... 41 4.4 POSITIONING OF FILTERS ...................................................................................... 42 4.5 OPTICAL CALIBRATION .......................................................................................... 42 4.5.1 TRANSMITTANCE AND ABSORBANCE ............................................................................ 42 4.5.2 ALIGNMENT OF THEOPTICAL FIBRES ............................................................................ 44 4.5.3 CALIBRATION OF THE OPTICAL CHANNELS...................................................................... 46 4.5.4 CALIBRATION OF THE DARK ELECTRONIC OFFSET.............................................................. 46 4.5.5 CALIBRATION OF LIGHT EMISSION .............................................................................. 47 4.5.6 THE CONTROL RAMP .............................................................................................. 48 4.5.7 REPORT OF THE VIRTUAL RAMP .................................................................................. 49 4.5.8 CONTROL WINDOW ............................................................................................... 51 4.6 OPTICAL UNIT TESTING PROCEDURE ....................................................................... 52 4.6.1 SETTING OF THE OPTICAL FILTER OFFSET ...................................................................... 52 4.6.2 OPTICAL CHANNELS ........................................................................................ 52 4.6.3 CHECKING OF THE LAMP’SCONTROL VOLTAGE ................................................................. 52 4.6.4 CALIBRATING THE OFFSET (DARK READING)................................................................... 53 4.6.5 CALIBRATING THE LIGHT......................................................................................... 54 4.6.6 CALIBRATION CURVE ....................................................................................... 55 5 WASHING UNIT ....................................................................................... 58 5.1 HYDRAULIC WASH CIRCUIT .................................................................................... 58 5.2 TANK PROBES ....................................................................................................... 59 5.3 THE WASHER ........................................................................................................ 60 5.4 THE DRYING STATION ............................................................................................ 61 5.5 COLLECTION WELLS .............................................................................................. 62 5.6 WASHING PROCEDURE........................................................................................... 63 5.7 WASHING CIRCUIT TESTING PROCEDURE ................................................................ 64 5.7.1 SUPPLYING OF BUFFERFROM WASHER #1 ...................................................................... 64 5.7.2 SUPPLYING OF BUFFER FROM WASHER #2 ..................................................................... 64 5.7.3 WASHING OF THE PIPINGFOR WASHER #1 .................................................................... 64 5.7.4 WASHING OF THE PIPING FOR WASHER #2.................................................................... 65 5.7.5 ASPIRATION AT DRYING STATION #3 .......................................................................... 65 5.8 CONTROL PARAMETERS.......................................................................................... 65 5.8.1 FILLING LEVEL OF WASHER #1 ................................................................................. 65 5.8.2 FILLING LEVEL OF WASHER #2 ................................................................................. 66 6 THE DRAIN CIRCUIT ................................................................................ 67 6.1 THE MAIN WASTE WELL ......................................................................................... 67 6.1.1 NORMAL OPERATION ............................................................................................. 68 6.1.2 OBSTRUCTED DRAIN ............................................................................................. 69 6.1.3 FULL WASTE TANK ................................................................................................ 69 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 5 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL 6.1.4 6.2 CHSMIT30 FAULTY DRAIN PUMP ............................................................................................. 70 WASTE CIRCUIT TESTING PROCEDURE .................................................................... 70 6.2.1 CHECKING OF WASTE LEVEL WARNING SENSOR S3 ........................................................... 70 6.2.2 CHECKING OF ERROR SENSORAND WASTE LEVEL .............................................................. 70 7 TEMPERATURECONTROL .......................................................................... 72 7.1 TEMPERATURE CONTROL OF THE INSTRUMENT ......................................................... 72 7.2 MEASURING CHAMBER ........................................................................................... 73 7.3 HEATER................................................................................................................ 74 7.3.1 ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF THE HEATER ...................................................................... 74 7.4 CYCLE TEMPERATURE ............................................................................................ 75 7.5 STAND-BY TEMPERATURE ....................................................................................... 75 7.6 PROCEDURE FOR TESTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM .............................. 75 7.6.1 CHECKING OF THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR ..................................................................... 75 7.6.2 CHAMBER TEMPERATURE CONTROL ............................................................................. 75 7.6.3 PROGRAMMING THE STAND-BY TEMPERATURE ................................................................. 76 8 SPEAKER-PRINTER DISPLAY.................................................................... 77 8.1 DISPLAY ............................................................................................................... 77 8.2 THE SPEAKER ....................................................................................................... 77 8.3 THE PRINTER ........................................................................................................ 78 8.3.1 9 PRINTER TESTING ................................................................................................ 78 ELECTRONIC PARTS ................................................................................. 80 9.1 GENERAL MAP ....................................................................................................... 80 9.2 CPU 2010 BOARD AND DRIVER 2010 BOARD ............................................................ 86 9.2.1 POWER SUPPLY ................................................................................................... 86 9.2.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE TEST POINTS AND CPU 2010 BOARD JUMPERS ..................................... 95 9.2.3 DESCRIPTION OF THE TEST POINTS AND THE DRIVER 2010 BOARD JUMPERS ............................ 96 9.2.4 TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................. 97 9.3 LOW POWER ......................................................................................................... 98 9.3.1 DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................... 98 9.3.2 POWER SUPPLY AND CONNECTIONS ............................................................................ 98 9.3.3 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................ 103 9.4 POWER SUPPLY ....................................................................................................104 9.5 DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................105 9.5.1 9.6 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................ 109 CONNECTORS BOARD ...........................................................................................110 9.6.1 DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................... 110 9.6.2 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................ 113 10 SERVICE PROCEDURES .......................................................................... 114 10.1 PROGRAMMING CPU 2010 ..................................................................................114 10.1.1 SERVICE APPLICATION ......................................................................................... 114 10.1.2 CONNECTION WITH CHORUS TRIO SUCCESSFUL ............................................................ 115 10.1.3 SAVING METHODS .............................................................................................. 117 10.1.4 CONNECTION WITH CHORUS TRIO UNSUCCESSFUL ......................................................... 118 10.1.5 LOADING OF PARAMETERS AND METHODS.................................................................... 120 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 6 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL 10.2 CHSMIT30 PROGRAMMING THE TC1100 .............................................................................. 123 10.2.1 PREREQUISITES................................................................................................. 123 10.2.2 CONNECTING THE READER TO THE PC ....................................................................... 123 10.2.3 INSTALLATION OF THE CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE ......................................................... 123 10.2.4 LAUNCH THE CONFIGURATION PROGRAM ..................................................................... 124 10.2.5 WIRING DIAGRAM OF THE CONNECTION CABLE .............................................................. 127 10.3 PROGRAMMING THE DLC6065 BARCODE READER ................................................. 128 10.3.1 CONNECT THE READER TO THE INSTRUMENT THROUGH THE RS232 CABLE .............................. 128 10.3.2 DISCONNECT THE RS232 CABLE ............................................................................. 129 10.3.3 ENABLING SERIAL COMMUNICATION .......................................................................... 129 10.4 PROGRAMMING BARCODE READER ZEBEX Z 3080 ................................................ 130 10.4.1 CONNECT THE READER TO THE INSTRUMENT THROUGH THE RS232 CABLE .............................. 130 10.4.2 DISCONNECT THE RS232 CABLE ............................................................................. 130 10.4.3 PROGRAMMING PARAMETERS ......................................................................... 131 SYSTEM SETTING.......................................................................................................... 132 QUICK SETTING ............................................................................................................ 133 10.5 MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................. 134 10.5.1 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................... 134 10.5.2 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................... 135 10.5.3 WASH WELL FOR THE DISPENSER NEEDLES .................................................................. 137 10.5.4 DISPENSERS #1 AND #2 ..................................................................................... 138 10.5.5 X-AXIS GUIDE .................................................................................................. 139 10.5.6 WASHERS 21 – 25 – 28 ..................................................................................... 140 10.5.7 OPTICAL UNIT................................................................................................... 141 10.5.8 WASHER WELLS ................................................................................................ 145 10.5.9 UPPER PLATE .................................................................................................... 145 10.5.10 CAROUSEL ...................................................................................................... 146 10.5.11 PERISTALTIC PUMPS ............................................................................................ 146 10.5.12 DIAPHRAGM PUMP .............................................................................................. 147 10.5.13 HYDRAULIC WASTE AND SYRINGE UNIT....................................................................... 147 10.5.14 HYDRAULIC UNIT ............................................................................................... 148 10.5.15 SYRINGE UNIT .................................................................................................. 149 10.5.16 ROTATION ....................................................................................................... 150 10.5.17 TRAY SYNCHRONIZATION DEVICE ............................................................................. 150 10.5.18 LAMP BOX AND FILTER HANDLER 10.5.19 TANK PROBES ................................................................................................... 151 10.5.20 TUBING .......................................................................................................... 151 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 .............................................................................. 150 7 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 1 MOVING THE STRIPS 1.1 THE WORKSTATIONS The functioning of the system is based on the carrying out of hydraulic, optical and mechanical operations in certain positions called workstations. The workstations are mounted on a base located above the tray called the upper level, shown in the figure below: 1 2 6 28 25 22 7 21 12 fig. 1.1 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 8 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 Pos Function 1 fluid transfer station, where liquids are transferred from one well to another. The positioning unit is able to move from one well to another and to transfer the liquids. 2 1st reading station 6 station where the presence of the strip is checked 7 station for the reading of the strip’s barcode 12 2nd reading station 22 3rd reading station 21 1st well washer for the strip 25 2nd washer 28 3rd washer (drying) Since the strip has two reaction cuvettes, wash and reading stations are created so that the operations can be performed on both cuvettes simultaneously. 1.2 THE TRAY The device in which the strips are inserted. Composed of a circular plate, hinged on one side with a pulley on the other, and is able to rotate between the two levels (one upper and one lower), strengthened by four columns. The support surfaces also border the upper and lower part of the measuring chamber, which is completed with the special circular plastic crown fastened around the tray. The tray is locked in place by tightening the locking ring-nut (see fig. 2.2). 1.3 TRAY ROTATION The rotation direction of the tray is determined by a motor whose shaft is joined to a pulley which drives the rotor by means of a rotational belt. The motor is mounted on a tensioning bracket so that the belt can be tightened to one’s liking. Tensioning is done by turning the adjustment screw so that the bracket moves closer or farther from the tray’s axis. A temporary fastening screw locks the tensioning bracket in place so that the belt tightness can be checked. Locking the fastening screws on the bracket holds the motor in position and maintains the belt tension. Tray positioning is checked by: 1) absolute positioning sensor (7) which sets the mechanical zero position 2) relative hole sensor (13) that check the movement of the tray (step check) 3) synchronization device abbreviated TSD (6) that allows the tray to be locked in each of the work positions. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 9 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 1 2 3 5 8 12 4 13 11 7 6 9 No. Description 1 Locking ring-nut 2 Upper surface 3 Column 4 Lower surface 5 Strip tray 6 Tray synchronization device (TSD) 7 Absolute tray sensor 8 Tray shaft with pulley 9 Drive belt 10 Drive shaft with pulley Temporary lock nut 11 12 13 10 Tensioning bracket Hole sensor (relative) Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 10 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 3 2 4 1 No. Description 1 Motor 2 Temporary fastening nut 3 Motor unit movement slide 4 Belt tensioning screw Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 11 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 2 13 3 12 4 5 11 9 8 10 7 6 CHSMIT30 locking ring-nut upper surface column lower surface strip tray Tray Synchronization Device (TSD) 7. absolute tray sensor 8. drive shaft with pulley 9. drive belt 10. motor with pulley 11. temporary fastening nut 12. tensioning bracket 13. hole sensor (relative) 1.3.1 ABSOLUTE SENSOR A small magnet is mounted on the rotational pulley of the drive shaft which is detected by a Hall sensor located on a small plate fastened by an angular bracket. The magnet ensures an absolute mechanical zero position and therefore alignment of the tray. 1.3.2 STEP CHECK Every step that the tray makes during the cycle needs to be checked to ensure that it was done correctly. The check is done using an infra-red reflection sensor that “detects” the passage between the plate full area (illuminated sensor) and the area with the hole (dark sensor). The rotation control software analyses the time intervals of the passages between the dark zones and the illuminated zones and checks that the rotor is turning correctly. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 12 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 1 1. hole sensor (relative) 2. reference hole 2 1.3.3 SYNCHRONIZATION Once the rotation is finished, or after the shaking of the plate has ended, the tray is correctly positioned by a mechanical unit made up of a special device called the Tray Synchronization Device (TSD) or simply the tray synchronizer, which inserts a cone-headed cylinder in one of the holes beneath the tray that correspond to each of the 30 strip insertion positions. The wedge-shaped pin is quickly moved by a motor on which a worm screw is mounted. Two sensors check the positioning. The first (limit switch) checks the starting mechanical position (detail A in the figure). The other is used to check the alignment of the plate before carrying out the complete insertion of the pin (detail B in the figure). At the end of the operation the pin completely enters the hole and locks the tray in the desired position. (detail C in the figure). Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 13 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 2 1 3 4 A 1. conical pin of the TSD 2. positioning hole 3. relative position sensor B 4. absolute sensor (at rest) C 1.4 STRIP HOUSING The 30 strips sit in radial slots situated 12° from each other, which were specially shaped in order to assure easy insertion and to prevent the strip from moving during the movement of the plate (rotation and mixing). Above all, the seat allows the strip to maintain the same positioning under the three optical reading stations. The strip is inserted in the slot and is kept in position by the spring located at the end of the slot, which keeps the strip locked in position by holding the last well. Upon insertion the strip must be pushed to the bottom of the seat so it can be held by the spring. The insertion of the strip into the slot is aided by the bevelling of the lower edge of the plate. There are two holes at the bottom of every slot that allow the optical ray to pass through. The diagram below shows the top view of a plate with 28 strips fully inserted, one strip partially inserted and one position empty. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 14 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 1. spring locking sector 2. spring 3. holes for optical reading 1 4. strip slot 2 5. strip 6. strip slot (front view) 7. bevel for strip insertion 4 3 5 7 6 1.5 TRAY LOCK When the instrument is switched off, or there is a power outage, the manual or random rotation of the tray needs to be blocked in order to prevent damage to the dispenser needles and to the workers. This function is carried out by the Tray Lock Device (TLD). It is composed of an electro-magnet which is released and mechanically locks the tray when the power is cut off. Vice versa, when the system is powered up, the mechanical lock is removed and the tray may be moved by the control system. 2 1. lock pin 2. centering hole 3. solenoid 1 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 3 15 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL 1.6 CALIBRATIONS AND CONTROL PARAMETERS CHSMIT30 1.6.1 ALIGNMENT AND CENTERING OF THE PLATE. Plate alignment is one of the operations for setting the instrument. The aligning of the plate is designed to position to plate in the exact work point where the following conditions are checked: Plate position no. 1 must be centred with the dispenser slit; in particular, the direction of the dispensing needles must be centred with the strip cuvettes. Cuvettes no. 5 and 6 of the strips must be perfectly centered with the two optical channels of the interleavers. The plate is aligned when the TSD enters the tray cavity without generating any visible movement of the tray. The operations to perform in order to align the tray must be done using the Chorus Manager service program. The plate alignment is checked with the tray zero offset parameter which represents the number of steps the tray must carry out to be aligned, starting from the absolute position which is determined by the absolute sensor located in the rotation device. The following operations can be performed to check the calibration: 1. In the Settings / Hardware Parameters / Mechanical Calibrations window set the Tray zero offset parameter to zero. 2. Use the Commands / Hardware Commands /Motors-Tray command. The carousel turns clockwise and stops without activating the TSD, but plate position no. 1 does not correspond to the dispenser slit since the tray stopped in front of the absolute sensor. 3. Use command Commands / Hardware Commands / Positions -Tray and make the tray cover the number of steps necessary to become aligned, then insert the TSD:Insert TSD- Tray Synchronization Device. 4. In the Settings / Hardware Parameters / Mechanical Calibrations window set the Tray zero offset parameter to the number of steps determined previously.The ideal value must be < 80. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 16 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 2 STRIP RECOGNITION UNIT 2.1 STRIP PRESENCE SENSOR (SPS) The Strip Presence Sensor (SPS) is composed by a light emitter located on the upper level and a corresponding receiver located on an electronic board, located in a special housing on the lower level. If a strip has been inserted into the tray housing, the handle stops the light beam and the receiver can detect the presence of the strip. An unlabelled strip cannot be recognized. 1 A 2 1. light emitter 2. receiver B 2.2 EXTERNAL BARCODE READER The CCD ZEBEX reads barcodes automatically as well as on contact. The front window projects a line of light which must cross the entire code. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 17 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 The best conditions for the reading are obtained when the reader handle is kept parallel to the surface on which the code is found. 2.3 INTERNAL BARCODE READER The barcode is read at station no. 7 where there is an automatic scanning barcode reader, which is represented below: 1 2 3 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. barcode reader reader bracket barcode reading beam tray upper surface strip being read 5 2.4 CALIBRATIONS AND CONTROL PARAMETERS 2.4.1 SPS (STRIP PRESENCE SENSOR) 1. put an unlabelled strip in position no. 1 of the plate 2. reset the carousel (Commands / Hardware controls / Reset-Tray) and move it to 400 steps using the Positions / Tray / command 3. check that the strip presence sensor is active from the Commands / Hardware controls menu 4. repeat steps 2 and 3 by incrementing the steps in multiples of 10 steps and check that the strip presence sensor remains active between 380 and 410 steps. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 18 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL 2.4.2 EXTERNAL BARCODE READER 2.4.2.1 CHSMIT30 Connecting the reader to the instrument Connect the cable to the serial port labelled Barcode located in the left rear portion of the Chorus trio and then tighten the fastening screws on the connector. Warning: since the serial port also supplies power to the reader, it is best to connect it when the instrument is off. 2.4.2.2 Enabling serial communication To use the reader on the Chorus trio, its serial communication (RS232) must be enabled by sequentially scanning the three barcodes reported in the table below: 1. The reader goes into configuration mode by scanning the first barcode (command $+) 2. The reader enables the serial interface by scanning the second barcode (command CP0) 3. The reader saves and exits the configuration mode by scanning the third barcode (command $-) Note: This operation can be done from any software window. 2.4.2.3 Testing 1. With the machine switched off, connect the barcode reader to the serial port labelled BARCODE, located on the back of the instrument. 2. Switch on the machine and wait for Chorus Manager to connect. 3. Now go to the Commands menu and then to the Hardware Controls menu 4. Scan a code from a valid strip and check in the window that it was read. Click on External barcode and check the correctness of the reading. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 19 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 2.4.3 INTERNAL BARCODE READER 1. Reset the TSD (Reset / Tray Synchronization Device (TSD)) to unlock the carousel 2. Disable the motors by means of the Disable all button 3. Insert a strip with a valid code and manually move the carousel until the strip is aligned with the internal barcode reader 4. Click on the Barcodes folder and select Internal, then check that the code of the strip was read correctly 3 TRANSFER UNIT 3.1 DISPENSING HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT The part of the hydraulic circuit that supervises the fluid transfer operation is shown in the following diagram: closure cap 250ul Bput CS sen. (1-4) SV8 SV9 ON SV3 Aput ON disp #1 SV7 disp #2 ON closure cap SV4 level sensor ON Pp3 level sensor SV5 Sput#1 Sput#2 Pasc Pasc Plav pp3: the peristaltic pump that takes in wash water from the tank and distributes it inside the instrument. SV3: enables the connection of the dispensing needles or the liquid coming from pump pp3 or the syringes. SV4: enables the delivery of water for the external washing of the needles SV5: enables the external wash flow on disp1 or disp2. SV7: enables the flow selected by ev3 on disp1 or disp2. SV8: guides the inlet/outlet flow from the 250 ml syringe. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 20 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL SV9: --- CHSMIT30 As can be seen in the figure, each needle has a pair of wells(Plav, Pasc) with the following characteristics: - and internal spout that delivers a jet of water onto the tip of the needle when it is inserted into the well. - The drying well Pasc has a large mesh sponge that retains any drops of wash water that collect on the outer side of the needle. Each of these wells has a drain that directs the water to the main waste well. The syringe is a device that precisely draws up and dispenses the liquids. The syringe has a capacity of 250 µl. It is connected to the wash water tank, as the circuit connecting it to the needle is filled with wash water. Every needle has a capacitive level sensor that is able to detect a minimum of 40 µl and has a sensitivity of 10 µl. The inside and outside of every needle tip is covered with a ceramic material that reduces carry-over to almost zero. 3.2 THE STRIP, NEEDLES AND THE WELL The figure below give a cross-sectional view of the physical layout of the strip, the wash needles and their wash well: 1 6 #2 #1 5 7 8 9 10 4 3 2 11 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. measuring cuvette (#6) measuring cuvette (#5) sealed cuvette cuvette with serum independent up-down movement independent up-down movement radial movement for the two needles drying well wash well dispensing needle needle wash nozzle waste duct 12 As shown, the pair of dispensing needles is mounted on a bracket which simultaneously moves them in a radial manner with respect to the tray (X-axis), while each can move independently in a vertical direction. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 21 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 3.3 DISPENSER The dispenser is a device that is designed to move the dispensing needle up and down within the wells of the strips, for drawing up or dispensing liquid. The dispensing needle is a stainless steel tube with its tip cut at 90°, and which has been sharpened to help cut through the protective film of the wells. The coarseness of the end of the needle, both internally and externally, is increased by a micrometric ceramic deposit that helps reduce carry-over to a minimum. The upper part of the needle is shaped to stop the tube. The needle is also used as a level sensor, by connecting it to a piezoelectric circuit through a special screened cable soldered to the needle. It is mounted on an insulating block, inserting it in a pass-through hole (see cross section A-A) and compressing the spring inside the block with the cylinder, which enlarges the section. The two prongs of the block’s fork are then inserted in the special holes to prevent the needle from coming out of position. The thrust of the spring ensures needle stoppage. The stability of the needle is also ensured by the fork which stops the tube. The needle block is mounted on a bracket that is connected to the slider which moves up and down along the slide. The bracket is integrated with a rack and therefore the rotation of the motor, with flush fit shaft pinion, produces the vertical movement of the needle. A magnetic sensor mounted on an electronic board with magnets mounted on a connecting rod is used to set the starting vertical position. A U-shaped aluminium bracket supports all the parts and its base is fixed to the sliding base plate of the Dispenser Carriage. sinistra destra A 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 2 1 14 3 13 12 4 5 15 6 7 11 8 16 17 10 9 18 A DESTRA FRONTE Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 SINISTRA 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. bracket tube connecting bracket needle level sensor wire needle cylinder block fork insulated needle-holding block slider slide toothed rack pinion motor position sensor fork slider for the drum slide spring tapering tip sezione A- A 22 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 3.4 X-AXIS MOVEMENT The moving of the two dispensers along the strip is carried out by an X-axis carriage, which is a device assembled on the upper surface of the instrument’s frame. The dispensers are fastened to the base of the bracket on the sliding carriage where the holes for the fastening screws are located. The carriage runs along the slide since it is fastened to the slider (which cannot be seen in the diagram). The carriage is attached to the toothed belt by a hook that comes out of the belt. The toothed belt is driven by a motor through the pulley. The other end of the belt is kept taut by a base plate on which an idle pulley is fastened. The motor is fastened to the upper surface by an angular bracket. The position of this angular bracket can be adjusted along the special slots, so that the belt tension can be modified. A magnetic sensor mounted on an electronic board and the relative magnets mounted on sliding carriage is used to set the start position of the carriage. To allow the dispensing needles to reach the wash well, a special passage area is opened on the upper surface in the area for accessing the strip area. 3 5 4 6 7 8 9 2 10 1 11 1. 2. 3. 4. 12 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. drive hook frame’s upper surface motor angular bracket adjustment slots motor pulley position sensor sliding carriage threaded holes wash access area slide access to the strip wells toothed belt idle pulley base plate pulley 13 15 14 3.5 THE SYRINGE UNIT The function of the syringe unit is to move the syringe for the withdrawal and dispensing of liquids. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 23 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 The unit is made up of a stepper motor connected by a joint to a worm screw. Based on the motor’s direction of rotation, this unit acts on the sliding block and, therefore, the slider mounted on its lower part, to provide movement in one direction or the other. For positioning, the magnetic sensor mounted on the electronic board and the corresponding magnet mounted on the slider is used. Two Teflon pads allow the slider to move fluidly over the guide slot of the base plate. The thrust plate and the end bracket keep the worm screw in line through the use of internal bearings. The upper part of the two syringes are coupled to the Plexiglas syringe unit and the middle portion of the syringes is coupled to the clamping bracket. The pistons are mounted on the fixing bracket located on the slider. Based on the amount of liquid to be processed, the solenoid valve (14) mounted on the top of the syringe unit opens and closes the syringe lines, thus allowing the instrument to withdraw or dispense liquids. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 motor joint thrust plate worm screw sliding block slider end bracket pads guide slot syringe unit syringes clamping bracket fixing bracket solenoid valves position sensor 24 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL 3.6 THE TRANSFER FUNCTION CHSMIT30 3.6.1 TRANSFER FUNCTION PARAMETERS To proceed in describing the transfer function, the parameters that characterize it should first be described. The table below lists the parameters that will be described in detail in the successive paragraphs. Firstly, every transfer must be identified with an identification number (ID) in order to be recognized for the operating procedure of a cycle. ID Transfer Identification Number. A value of 0 means that no transfer will be performed. Refer to this value in the archive Methods / Transfer settings and in Methods / Mode settings. Family This field is designed to optimize the cycle. During the pre-cycle phase, transfers of the same family are done in sequence. This greatly reduces the number of washing operations. Needle Needle to use for the transfer. The possible values are 1 (standard) or 2 (conjugated). Starting cuvette Starting cuvette of the strip, from which the liquid is withdrawn. The possible values range from 0 to 7. Syringe Syringe type. The value of 0 is for that of 250 µl. Start delay Delay, in seconds, before starting the transfer. Some methods require a delay from 10 to 15 seconds before starting. Cuvette #1 Number of the first destination cuvette. The possible values range from 0 to 7. Quantity #1 Amount of liquid to transfer into the first well. Possible values range from 0 to 250 µl. Cuvette #2 Number of the second destination cuvette. The possible values range from 0 to 7. Quantity #2 Amount of liquid to transfer into the second well (if required). Possible values range from 0 to 250 µl. Wash mode This field indicates the mode for washing the needle after the Transfer. The values range from 0 to 6. Shaking number The number shakes to perform in the last cuvette. The maximum number is 6 (from 0 to 5). Shaking quantity Amount of mixed liquid. The maximum value is 100 µl. 3.6.2 THE DOUBLE DISPENSING NEEDLE To prevent the conjugate from coming into contact with the substrate, even minimally, a dedicated withdrawal needle must be used. This needle must have the ascent/descent movement and all the other controls, independent from the other. Operation is completely interchangeable from a hydraulic point of view. Solenoid valve Ev7 selects which of the two needles must operate. • Disp no. 1 is dedicated to the transfer of serum, diluent and substrate • Disp no. 2 is dedicated to the conjugate. In a transfer, the Needle parameter establishes which needle must be used. • Needle = 1 sets the use of dispenser no. 1 • Needle = 2 sets the use of dispenser no. 2 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 25 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL 3.6.3 PRIMING OF THE DISPENSING AND WASH CIRCUIT CHSMIT30 To ensure correct dispensing, all the hydraulic circuits involved in dispensing must be properly filled. In particular: - the section of the circuit that goes from the cleaning solution tank to the syringe - the syringe - the section connecting ev3 to ev7 - the tubing that connects the two outlets of ev7 with the dispensing needles - the needles (2/3 of their capacity, thus leaving the entire tip dry). This operation is managed using an automatic procedure by the instrument which uses the syringes to fill all the tubes and checks that it was done using the main waste well warning sensor. The tubing in which wash water flows must be completely filled so that the system functions properly for all the tests. To do this, allow water to flow through the tubes until it exits into the main waste and can be detected. This procedure is also performed automatically when the instrument priming is started. 3.6.4 WITHDRAWAL The removal of liquid from a well, done at the cuvette bottom level, which guarantees that the entire contents of the well can be drawn up. Starting cuvette is the starting cuvette (or well) number from which the liquid must be drawn up. The dispensing function is organized so that, after the liquid has been withdrawn from the starting cuvette, the amount equal to the Quantity #1 parameter can be dispensed into the cuvette defined to be Cuvette #1 and the amount equal to the Quantity #2 parameter can be dispensed into the cuvette defined to be Cuvette #2. The amount withdrawn from the Starting cuvette is therefore the total of the Quantity #1 and Quantity #2 amounts. The amount withdrawn is actually increased by a preset amount, in order to prevent the final emptying from coinciding with a bubble. - For quantities up to 20 μl and if the large syringe is used, a total of 25 μl is taken. - For quantities from 21 μl to 100 μl, an extra 5 μl is taken. - For quantities above 100 μl, an extra 20 μl is taken. When the amount of liquid is destined for mixing, no extra amount is taken. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 26 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL 3.6.4.1 CHSMIT30 Needle washing The needle must be washed after every transfer. The washing is done in two stages: 1. washing of the internal part which involves (ex. washing of disp1): - positioning of the pair of needles over the respective wash well with an x-axis movement (step 1) - descending into the well to a predetermined depth so that the external nozzle coincides with the start of the needle’s tapering - activation of ev3 so that water flows towards ev7 - activation of pump pp3, putting wash water into circulation - ev7 is not controlled and liquid overflows into the collection well, which drains by gravity into the main waste well (step 2). 2. washing of the external part which involves (ex. washing of disp1): - activation of ev4 so that water flows towards ev5 - activation of pump pp3, putting wash water into circulation. - ev5 is not controlled and liquid comes out of the wash nozzle and washes the outside of the needle and then drops into the collection well, which is then drained by gravity into the main waste well (step 3). - simultaneous activation of the needle’s slow ascent from the well until the nozzle reaches the tip of the needle and externally wash the entire needle (step 4) - shutting off of pump pp3 and ev4 and return to the resting position (step 5). 1. ready for washing 2. internal washing 3. first external washing stage 4. last external washing stage 5. final resting position 1 2 3 4 5 The duration of the needle washing is defined in the Wash mode parameter, which is set whenever a certain transfer procedure is defined. It can have a value from 0 to 5, according to the following table. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 27 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 Washing description 0 No washing 1 10-15 ml water 2 3 4 5 The final washing of the needle is skipped if the next transfer belongs to the same family as that being processed. This functional characteristic can save considerable amounts of wash water. 3.6.5 DRYING OF THE TIP After washing, the needle remains immersed in the Plav, where the water drops begin to drip off the inside and outside of the needle. These drops must be completely removed at the start of a transfer procedure. To do this, the needle needs to be inserted into the drying well, Pasc. The steps are the following: 1. Ascent from Plav 2. Shifting to Pasc 3. Descent into Pasc and drying of the needle 4. Ascent from Pasc. Drying is only done if the tip of the needle was washed. 3.6.6 PERFORATION OF THE CUVETTE MEMBRANE The test strip requires that some wells, containing liquids or lyophilized product, be sealed with a thin plastic membrane. The withdrawal and dispensing of liquids in the sealed cells requires that the membrane be pre-bored in a position different from that of the successive suction hole. The pre-boring creates a hole in the membrane where air can safely enter. This is necessary since the sides of the hole made in the membrane for withdrawing can seal around the needle itself, thus reducing or preventing air from entering. The lack of incoming air into the well during the suction phase causes a lesser amount of liquid to be removed with respect to that programmed, thus leading to measurement errors. Pre-boring is done automatically by the procedure, before proceeding with the suction hole. Nevertheless, this is avoided if the well is already perforated. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 28 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL 3 2 CHSMIT30 4 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. cuvette bottom level membrane pre-boring suction hole sharp needle tip 5 The dispensing needles are made with oblique tips with sharp edges. The cutting of the membrane may be imperfect or even poorly cut due to the fact that the tip becomes dull over time (life expectancy of more than 3000 cuts) or if the membrane is too tough due to an imperfect heat sealing. A check of the hole and the tip’s cutting ability must therefore be included for every perforation operation. Use the following procedure: 1. Descent of the needle at the preset speed, starting from the home vertical level, down to the cuvette bottom level and withdrawal of liquid (for preboring, the level is preset and withdrawal is not performed) 2. Return to the home vertical level If the return to the home vertical level is correct, the difference between the theoretical number of steps between cuvette bottom level and home vertical level and that actually performed is calculated. If the difference is: within ± 1 step, the transfer continues, within the ± acceptance range: a membrane warning message is sent and the transfer continues, outside the ± acceptance range: a membrane error is sent and the sample is not processed. Note that with this condition the return to the home vertical position cannot be carried out. In this case, try vertical repositioning two times. If only the first reset is wrong, the sample is skipped and the run continues. If the second reset is also wrong, the run is stopped. 3.6.7 LEVEL DETECTION The level detector, found on each of the needles, is designed to control the amount of liquids dispensed into the cells of the strip by checking the dispensed liquid level. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 29 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 The sensitivity of the sensor is measured as: minimum detectable amount of liquid, ≥ 40 μl and min 10 μl discrimination, which indicates the minimum level difference that can be detected in cuvettes containing at least 40 μl. One of the fundamental characteristics is that it can also be used for liquids without ions (ex. distilled H2O). After dispensing the set amount of liquid, the needle returns to the home position and then descends again and stops when in contact with the liquid. The number of steps between the bottom of the cuvette and the detected level is calculated. The sensor is used in the following cases: detection of the amount of serum present in the well before withdrawal (verify) detection of the amount of diluted serum distributed in the measuring well detection of the amount of substrate distributed in the measuring well detection of the amount of conjugate distributed in the measuring well The limiting factor is that it cannot be used for membrane covered cuvettes, as this would cause measurement errors. The detection procedure is simple and involves two situations: 1. checking of the level in a cuvette, before the withdrawal of liquid - the needle, starting from the home vertical level, descends into the well with the level sensor on - when it stops or has detected the liquid or is at its end stroke, the liquid level is calculated by the difference in steps. - if the amount is insufficient with respect to that expected, an error is reported and the strip is not processed. 2. checking of the level of liquid that has just been dispensed - After the liquid has been dispensed, the needle returns to the home vertical position - it then descends into the well with the sensor on - when it stops or has detected the liquid or is at its end stroke, the liquid level is calculated by the difference in steps. - if the amount is insufficient with respect to that expected, an error is reported and the strip is not processed. 3.6.8 MIXING After having distributed a liquid in a cuvette which already had other liquid (ex: serum in the diluent cuvette), the solution needs to be mixed in order to make it homogeneous. The shaking of the plate is only sufficient for keeping homogeneous solutions in suspension. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 30 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL Mixing is controlled by two transfer function parameters: CHSMIT30 • Shaking number: number of withdrawals/dispensings to perform NumAg • Shaking quantity: the amount that is withdrawn and dispensed to perform the mixing The initial situation is the following: 1. The needle gets to the bottom cuvette level, where it dispensed the liquid into the cuvette and the dosing syringe is completely closed. Warning: the mixing mode requires that the liquid to be mixed be taken without any extra amount, in order to avoid bubbles from forming. 2. Now, with the needle still at the cuvette bottom level, the Shaking quantity is drawn in for the first time and then expelled. This is done the number of times indicated by the Shaking number. 3. When finished, the needle exits the cuvette and is washed. 3.6.9 USING A PREDILUTED SAMPLE Each test code has a very precise pre-cycle and cycle procedure. For pediatric samples, the user can only insert the strip into diluted serum due to the availability of serum. The strip code is the same for the preselected test, independent of whether the serum has already been diluted or not. To remedy this problem, a certain type of pediatric sample can be classified when the samples are introduced. This allows the instrument, starting from the test code, to perform another transfer procedure, which only differs from the standard procedure by modifying the sample preparation. 3.6.10 SIMPLE TRANSFER We will now analyze a simple transfer function using the procedures partially described beforehand. There are two types of transfer: 3.6.10.1 Transfer for dilution of the serum This is the transfer that brings the serum from well no. 1 to well no. 3 and mixes it. The transfer stages are: 1. Drying of the needle tip 2. withdrawal of Quantity #1 from cuvette 1 (Starting cuvette) without extra amount 3. shifting to cuvette 3 (Cuvette #2) 4. pre-boring and boring of the hole with membrane check 5. dispensing of Quantity #1 mixing 6. shifting to the home position 7. washing of the needle Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 31 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 #1 #2 1. washing of Disp #1 #1 #2 #2 1. drying Disp #1 2. disp #1 carries vertical reset #1 2 1 #2 #1 #2 #1 2 1 #2 #1 #2 #1 1 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 2 out a 1. disp #1 moves to the starting cuvette and withdraws Quantity #1 2. disp #1 carries out a vertical reset #1 #2 1. disp #1 moves and makes a hole in the membrane of Cuvette #1 2. disp #1 carries out a vertical reset #1 #2 1. disp #1 dispenses Quantity #1 2. disp #1 carries out a vertical reset 2 1 of 32 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 #2 #1 #2 #1 1 3.6.10.2 2 13. disp #1 is washed and dried 14. disp #1 returns to the home position The transfer of conjugate The stages involved in this type of transfer are: 1. Drying of the needle tip 2. Withdrawal of Quantity #1 from Cuvette 3 (Starting cuvette) with extra amount. 3. Shifting to well 6 (Cuvette #1) 4. Dispensing of Quantity #1 5. Shifting to the home position 6. expulsion of the extra amount and washing of the needle. 3.6.10.3 Double transfer The transfer stages for this case are: 1. Drying of the needle tip 2. Withdrawal of Quantity #1+ Quantity #2 from Cuvette #3 (Starting cuvette) with extra amount 3. Shifting to well 5 (Cuvette #1) 4. Dispensing of Quantity #1 5. Shifting to well 6 (Cuvette #2) 6. Dispensing of Quantity #2 7. Shifting to the home position 8. expulsion of the extra amount and washing of the needle 3.7 CALIBRATIONS AND CONTROL PARAMETERS 3.7.1 CIRCUIT TRANSFER 3.7.1.1 Transfer circuit testing procedure 1. Connect a water tank with saline solution and drain tubes to the waste tank. 2. Activate solenoid valve SV4 (Solenoid valves / SV4) and pump PP3 (Pumps / Pp3) 3. Check that the flow of water comes out of UGEL 1. 4. Activate solenoid valve SV5 (Solenoid valves / SV5) 5. Check that the flow of water comes out of UGEL 2. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 33 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 Warning: check that the nozzles that supply wash water are correctly positioned so that the water hits the needle. NOTE: since the error check was activated, the warning alarm must activate once the warning level has been reached and pump PP8 must switch on to empty the waste well. 3.7.1.2 Distribution needle wash test. Warning: to avoid damaging the needles, dismount them from the wash unit and place the small tubes inside the wash wells 1. Deactivate the pump and solenoid valves using the Commands menu. 2. Connect the tank filled with clean water 3. Activate solenoid valve ev3 (Solenoid valves / SV3) and pump PP3 (Pumps / Pp3) and check that water flows from disp1 4. Activate solenoid valve ev7 (Solenoid valves / SV3) and and check that water flows from disp2 3.7.2 DISPENSERS 3.7.2.1 Cuvettes #5 and #6 bottom level (needle #1) Number of steps needed to position dispensing needle #1 from the home position to the bottom of wells 5, 6. 1. Set the parameter (Settings / Parameters / Mechanical calibrations / Dispenser #1 bottom level), calculating the number of steps needed to touch the bottom of the well and then subtracting 1. This parameter can be automatically calculated through the command: Settings / Automatic adjustments / Cuvette bottom level automatic adjustment Through this command, the parameter is calculated and automatically written in the Flash 3.7.2.2 Cuvettes #5 and #6 bottom level (needle #2) Number of steps needed to position dispensing needle #2 from the home position to the bottom of wells 5, 6. 1. Set the parameter (Settings / Parameters / Mechanical calibrations / Dispenser #1 bottom level), calculating the number of steps needed to touch the bottom of the well and then subtracting 1. This parameter can be automatically calculated through the command: Settings / Automatic calibration Through this command, the parameter is calculated and automatically written in the Flash Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 34 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL 3.7.3 X-AXIS MOVEMENT 3.7.3.1 CHSMIT30 Setting of the X-axis offset The start position of the dispensers is controlled by the parameter:Settings / Parameters / Mechanical calibration / Carriage offset found in the parameters table. This parameter is set to 0 in the default file that is initially loaded onto the instrument. If this parameter is set to 0 and the following command is given:Commands / Hardware controls / Carriage, the group of dispensers moves towards the end stroke sensor and stops. In this condition, the absolute sensor is to be positioned but to perfectly centre the dispensers over the respective wash wells, the carriage must return within a certain number of steps (adjustment parameter). The number of steps is determined by trial: 1. through the Commands / Hardware controls / Motors / Carriage command and setting Position and Speed the dispensers move to the correct position 2. The parameter must therefore be reported in the parameters table. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 35 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 3. When finished the reset command must be sent and the position of the dispensers must be checked to ensure that it is correct. Warning: the two dispensers must be positioned exactly in the centre of the respective wash wells. 3.7.3.2 Serum cuvette position Represents the number of steps needed to position dispensing needle #1 from the home position to the centre of wells no. 1 on the strip (serum), when the strip is inserted in the tray. The procedure to calculate this parameter is the following: 1. Send the tray reset command through the Tray home position key 2. The number of steps is determined by trial through the Commands / Hardware controls / Motors / Carriage command 3. The correct position is checked by manually pushing the dispenser down 4. The value calculated in Setting / Hardware parameters / Mechanical calibration / Sample well position is then reported 3.7.4 LEVEL SENSORS 1. In a strip insert 50µl of liquid in well 5 and 100µl in well 6 2. Start the Prove in / Level sensor prove in command The Chorus trio resets the tray and moves the x-axis by moving dispenser no. 1 into well no. 5 and successively into no. 6, and it then reads the liquid level. The same is then done with dispenser no. 2 The number of times that the operation must be done for each dispenser can be set (from 1 to 255). Below is an example of a report: Disp1 Pz 5: Hi: 101 Pz 6: Hi: 96 Pz 5: Hi: 101 Pz 6: Hi: 96 Pz 5: Hi: 101 Pz 6: Hi: 96 …………… Disp2 Pz 5: Hi: 100 Pz 6: Hi: 95 Pz 5: Hi: 99 Pz 6: Hi: 95 Pz 5: Hi: 100 Pz 6: Hi: 95 …………….. The repeatability of every detection must be Vm (mean value) ± 1 The difference between the reading at 50µl and that at 100 µl must be 5 ±1 The printout is composed of the test report. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 36 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 3.8 FUNCTIONAL TESTS 3.8.1 TRANSFER TEST A personalized transfer can be launched through the Commands / Hardware controls / Macro / Single transfer command in order to check all the devices involved in the transfer function. Dispenser (Disp#1=norm, Disp#2=conj): Needle to use for the transfer. The possible values are 1 (standard) or 2 (conjugated). Source well (0..7): Start cuvette from where the liquid is withdrawn. The possible values range from 0 to 7. Target well (0..7): Number of the first cuvette in which the liquid will be transferred. The possible values range from 0 to 7. Quantity: Amount of liquid transferred into the first cuvette. Lyophile: Indicates the presence of lyophile. Target well #2 (0..7): Number of the second cuvette in which the liquid will be transferred. The possible values range from 0 to 7. Quantity #2 (µl): Amount of liquid transferred into the second cuvette. Cleaning number: Number of needle washings. Shakes (0..5) Number of times the liquid in the cuvette is shaken. Shake quantity (µl): Amount of liquid used during shaking. The maximum is 100 µl. The procedure to perform the test is the following: Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 37 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL 1. Insert a strip with one of the wells filled with liquid. CHSMIT30 2. From the window select all the parameters needed to perform the desired transfer 3. Start the transfer If the transfer was successful the instrument will print a report If, during the test, the instrument deviates more than the number of microlitres set in the parameters table (Settings / Parameters / Level sensor tolerance), a second test is performed, after which the instrument prints the report Below is an example of a report: NEEDLE: 1 WELL: 2 CHECK STEPS: 119 REAL STEPS: 119 NEEDLE: 1 WELL: 2 CHECK STEPS: 119 REAL STEPS: 111 Sample# 0 step # 0 tr# 300 HI: 107 TH: 106 diff: 1 Sample# 0 step # 0 tr# 300 HI: 108 TH: 106 diff: 2 3.8.2 STRIP PERFORATION Procedure for testing the capacity to make hole in the strips 1. Insert the desired number of strips, with intact membranes, starting from position no. 1 of the plate. 2. From the main menu launch Prove-in / Drilling prove-in 3. Select the number of strips to be perforated The instrument perforates the membranes of all the wells (2, 3, 4 and 7) of strip no. 1 twice with dispenser no. 1, and then continues with strip no. 2 using dispenser no. 2. A report similar to that below is issued while the holes are being made SAMPLE NR 1 NEEDLE1 Well: 2 check step 119 real step 119 NEEDLE1 Well: 2 check step 119real step 111 NEEDLE1 Well: 3 check step 119real step 119 NEEDLE1 Well: 3 check step 119real step 111 NEEDLE1 Well: 4 check step 119real step 111 NEEDLE1 Well: 4 check step 119real step 119 NEEDLE1 Well: 7 check step 119 real step 119 NEEDLE1 Well: 7 check step 119 real step 119 SAMPLE NR 2 NEEDLE2 Well: 2 check step 119real step 118 NEEDLE2 Well: 2 check step 119real step 112 NEEDLE2 Well: 3 check step 119real step 111 NEEDLE2 Well: 3 check step 119real step 111 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 38 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL NEEDLE1 Well: 4 check step 119real step 111 NEEDLE1 Well: 4 check step 119real step 111 NEEDLE2 Well: 7 check step 119real step 119 NEEDLE2 Well: 7 check step 119real step 119 CHSMIT30 a difference of 15-20 steps between the check and real steps is allowed Each well has 2 rows of data, since 2 holes are made. It is recommended that the test be performed by heating the strips for a few minutes, so that the membrane stretches, like during the cycle. The printout is composed of the test report. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 39 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 4 OPTICAL UNIT 4.1 LIGHT SOURCE The source is structurally composed of a low cost halogen lamp with parabolic dichroic filter able to focus the light of all the microfibres that make up the 6 lines of the optical fiber onto the head of the collection cylinder. The pairs of lines then go to the optical interleavers. The focused light passes through a monochromatic filter, which is selected based on the type of test to perform. A heat filter is inserted in order to prevent the filter and the optical fiber from overheating. 1. optical fibres 2. cylinder 3. monochromatic filter 4. heat filter 5. lamp 6. power control 7. electronic control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The electronic circuit for regulating the control voltage is what makes the lighting device particular. It is interesting to analyze the control circuit starting from the power circuit. The premises are the following: A) the light that each line can transmit is different from the other, even by 30%, depending on the light gradient that covers the head of the cylinder and the lack of radial symmetry of the line terminals collected in the cylinder. B) If, in the three measuring stations, the same amount of light does not traverse each cuvette, homogeneity of the measuring points cannot be reached. In order for all the lines in an optical fiber to be homogeneous from a light emission point of view, a calibration procedure, managed by the central microprocessor, is required that guides the lamp’s electronic control, which in turn is able to generate approximately 800 voltage values within the lamp’s operating range of 5V DC to 12 V DC. Therefore a voltage value is determined for each optical line in order to generate light beams of the same intensity. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 40 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 4.2 THE OPTICAL DEVICE As shown in the figure, the optical device used to take the measurements, in each of the three positions, is made up of a light transmitter mounted on the upper plate and a light receiver mounted on the lower plate These two parts make up an optical path that is intercepted by the strip, which passes through it, in order to perform an optical measurement. The upper part supports two of the six lines of the optical fiber. Each line terminates with a ferrule, which blocks the fiber capillaries that make up the line. The light emitted from each line is sent through an optical channel to the first focusing lens (this is true for each of the two channels on the optical device). 5 8 7 1 2 4 6 3 10 1. optical fiber 2. optical fiber terminus ferrule 3. optical channel 4. lenses 5. optical fiber support 6. upper surface 7. strip tray 8. strip 9. focalization point 10. lenses 11. optical channel 12. optical receiver 13. receiver card 14. lower surface 9 13 12 11 14 The light ray focuses a 1.5 mm spot about 1 mm from the bottom of the cuvette. After it has passed through the strip, the light beam is focalized by a pair of dual lenses on the optical receiver positioned on the electronic receiving board. The diameter is 3 mm and ensures a good signal/disturbance ratio. The translated voltage signal is sent from the conditioning electronics to the A/D converter. 4.3 THE OPTICAL CHANNEL The optical channel is a unit that has the following parts: • an optical fiber line • two focusing lenses found on the interleaver’s optical path • the sensor and its pre-amplification circuit Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 41 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 When one of these elements is modified, the characteristics of the optical channel are modified. An interleaver thus combines an odd optical channel (the most external, corresponding to well no. 5) and an even optical channel (the most internal, corresponding to well no. 6). 4.4 POSITIONING OF FILTERS The device for positioning the filters moves the filter block forward and backward in order to position one of the two filters or the empty position in front of the fiber optic cylinder. The filter block is mounted on the plate which, in turn, is fastened onto a bracket (3) that connects it to the slider, which is moved up and down along the slide (5). The bracket has a toothed rack and therefore the rotation of the motor (8), with flush fit shaft pinion (7), allows the filter block to move. A magnetic sensor mounted on an electronic board with magnets mounted on a connecting rod is used to set the vertical position. A U-shaped aluminium bracket supports all the parts and is fixed to the support of the fiber optic cylinder. 1 left 2 right 3 10 11 12 9 8 13 4 7 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. bracket filter block connecting bracket slider slide toothed rack pinion motor position sensor plate filter #1 filter #2 no filter 5 RIGHT FRONT LEFT 4.5 OPTICAL CALIBRATION 4.5.1 TRANSMITTANCE AND ABSORBANCE The transmittance of the solution being measured is the measurement of the amount of incident light on the receiver. The higher the value of the received signal, with regard to emitted light, means more light has passed through the test solution and therefore less turbidity. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 42 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 Transmittance is thus the primary measurement that is made in the optical channel. In the Chorus trio, the amount of light received (transmittance) is initially detected as electrical voltage and then converted with a 12-bit A/D into a number that can range from 0-1023. 0 corresponds to the absolute lack of transmitted light in the optical channel (dark) and 1023 is the maximum value of receivable light (channel completely free). 1000 1800 800 1500 1200 600 900 400 600 200 300 00,3 00,4 0,05 0,06 1/16 1/64 1/128 1/512 1/256 0,02 1/32 0,01 0 Transmittance is however a relative measurement that does not take into account the characteristics of the the optical channel. Therefore, in the presence of more than one optical channel, a different parameter must be used to have comparable measurements: absorbance. Absorbance is a measurement of the ability to absorb (and therefore not allow to pass through) light emitted by the emitter. The higher the absorbance the lower the turbidity of the solution. The absorbance (Abs), for an optical channel, in its theoretical formulation, is given by the formula: Abs = log (TH20 / Tsoln), where TH20 is the transmittance value of water, Tsoln is the transmittance value of the test solution. This formulation does not consider the problem of using electronic amplifiers and analog/digital converters. In fact, the transmittance voltage reading of a transmittance signal is such that the darkness value (theoretical transmittance = 0) is a residual voltage value (Toff.set), which is subtracted from every transmittance reading. The formula to be used therefore becomes: Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 43 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 ( TH20 – Toff-dark ) Abs = log _______________ (Tsoln – Toff-dark ) the measurement includes two parameters TH20 Toff-dark transmittance in water voltage off-set value for the dark These two parameters are determined: • for each optical channel • for each filter and make up the system’s optical calibration phase. Since the optical calibration must be done in a completely automatic manner, thus without operator intervention, the measurement of transmittance in water was made the same as that in air. A modest absolute error is therefore added for the absorbance differences with regard to the instrument, but which does not influence the final result. It should be noted that the assessment of the optical values is done in digital terms, on a numeric scale that theoretically ranges from 0 to 1023. This is because the system uses a 10 bit analog/digital converter. 4.5.2 ALIGNMENT OF THEOPTICAL FIBRES As mentioned previously, the non homogeneity of the light emitted by the individual optical fibres is an unacceptable work condition since the system operates by calculating the differences between optical readings made on individual channels. Given that an optical reading depends primarily on the light emitted by the light source and then by the upstream amplification device, six optical fibers must emit the same amount of light, with a precision on the order of ± 5 ‰. 4.5.2.1 First concept Given that the amount of incident light on the surface of the group of optical fibers is distributed according to a gradient that diminishes when moving away from the centre, and given that the layout of the microfibers inside the collection cylinder is random and can therefore be arranged more or less towards the Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 44 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 centre (see example 3), the six optical fibers composed of the microfibers themselves can have a different luminosity, not because they are physically different, but because they collect more or less light. 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 2 optical fiber collection cylinder microfibers examples of a microfiber unit that makes up an optical fiber gradient of the incident light field on the surface of the cylinder 3 4 gradiente del campo luminoso To obtain the same optical response from displaced optical fibers, the incident light must be different depending on the optical fiber taken into consideration. This means that the lamp is powered with a different voltage depending on the optical fiber to be controlled. 4.5.2.2 Second concept In the Chorus trio system, the time that the tray stays in each of the 30 positions is never less than 18 seconds, and of this time, no less than 6 seconds is dedicated to mixing. Given that, during a step, all six optical channels may need to be read, the time available for each channel is slightly higher. VI° fibra 18 sec vibration time 11 sec V° fibra IV° fibra III° fibra II° fibra 0 sec I° fibra Since the adjustment time for lamp luminosity (from 5V to 12 volt) is less than 2 seconds, emission stability can be obtained for enough time to perform a reading of an optical channel after this interval. In each of the time intervals in which the tray waits for the step, it’s therefore possible to: - modify the lamp’s control voltage to the required value, for example for the 1st optical fiber - perform the reading on the relative optical channel. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 45 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 0 4.5.2.3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Third concept The previous concepts indicate the need to have a power supply for the lamp that can scan the range from 5 to 12 Volts in steps not less than 10 mVolts. This is to ensure that the six optical fibers are adjusted to within ± 5‰ of the reference value. 4.5.3 CALIBRATION OF THE OPTICAL CHANNELS Calibration of the optical channels involves two phases to be performed in order: 1. The determination of the dark offset voltage value 2. The determination of the control voltage of the lamp in order to obtain the transmittance value in air, set as the reference value. This is done for each filter used by the instrument. 4.5.4 CALIBRATION OF THE DARK ELECTRONIC OFFSET This is the first calibration to be performed in order to continue with the “reset” channel, meaning that it is able to detect valid digital values above 0. By darkening the optical receiver, the indicated value could be: digital value > 0 value = 0 In the second case, the digital indication at 0 does not mean that the output from the optical channel’s amplifier is exactly at 0 analogical volts, but could have a negative value due to the amplifier’s inherent offset. If we were to accept this value, it would mean losing the evaluation of optical values which, in analogical terms, come from the negative value of the offset up to zero. A digital value for the dark should therefore be set that gives an indication > 0, for example 20 digit. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 46 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 The calibration of the dark offset therefore requires (see diagram) that a voltage ramp be generated that progresses from -1 Volt to +1 Volt until a value not greater than 20 digit coming out of the A/D converter is obtained. optical receiver A/D converter The voltage generator is obtained with the control of a digital potentiometer. The potentiometer setting value for each optical channel is stored in the instrument’s Flash-ROM and is loaded at start-up or recalculated after every optical calibration. The calibration must be done with the instrument closed, or properly darkened, so that the interleaver sensors do not receive external light. 4.5.5 CALIBRATION OF LIGHT EMISSION The transmittance in air measurement coincides with the voltage measurement for piloting the lamp for each optical fiber. When the system, for a certain optical filter, measures water, it must read the maximum transmittance value possible. This value must correspond to 1023 digit for the system. Like for the offset, here too it’s best not to reach the limit, otherwise higher analogical values won’t be recognized, since all readings would be 1023 (saturation). The light intensity that allows a digital value of 1000 to be read is therefore set as the maximum reference intensity for each optical fiber and for each of the available optical filters. fixed gain amplifier light optical receiver power supply digital ramp generator Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 A/D converter voltage ramp generator 47 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 Having then set the gain of the amplification and conditioning circuits of the six optical channels, the only way to obtain a light reception equal to 1000 is to act on the lamp’s control voltage by aligning the intensities of the light transmitted by the six optical fibers (as described previously). The calibration system of each channel is done through an automatic procedure. The control voltage of each channel is scanned from 5 to 12 Volts in 10 mV steps using the “bisection” method, until the value that gives a reading of 1000 is determined. The control of the power occurs digitally and the digital value that corresponds to the calibration of the optical fiber, for a certain wavelength, is stored in the flash memory and loaded at instrument start-up. It is modified with each calibration. 4.5.6 THE CONTROL RAMP The lamp’s control voltage must be generated from 5 to 12 Volts in steps less than or equal to 10 mV. This means that no less than 700 (7000/10) control points are needed. These points are generated with two devices: One of them functions as the control range selector (lamp voltage range) and varies from 0 to 7, and the other as a fine selector (lamp volt. lev.) and varies from 0 to 127. This allows 8 linear characteristics to be arranged, which could be “connected” together to form one unique characteristic of 128x8 = 1024 points. In reality, however, the start and end voltage in each of the 8 characteristics cannot be precisely defined and this prevents a true connection. To therefore prevent gaps between one characteristic and another, the 8 characteristics are generated so that the adjoining characteristics partially overlap each other (see fig. A): volt a) 127 127 0 48 0 0 29 4.0 0 43 4.0 0 37 8.0 0 38 8.0 0 41 12.0 0 31 12.0 0 volt b) As can be seen in figure B), the passage from one characteristic to the next takes place, increasing the range and restarting the count from 0, when the connection point with the next characteristic is reached. This gives a lesser number of resolution points since the characteristics no longer start from 0, but instead from the value corresponding to the intersection and indicated in the figure. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 48 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 This provides a true characteristic equal to that in fig. C, where there is a virtual counter that lays out 749 horizontal points [ 127 + (127-31) + (127 – 41) + (127 – 38) + (127 – 37) + (127 - 43) + (127 – 29) + (127 – 48) for scanning voltages from 5 to 12 Volts. volt 12.0 8.0 0 784 4.0 The measurement of this characteristic is done automatically for a certain instrument. A report is printed at the end. 4.5.7 REPORT OF THE VIRTUAL RAMP Each ramp segment represents a range (0, 1, …,7). Each range has a starting point, which is not 0, but depends on the intersection point with the ramp (the range) that precedes it. This number of points, which is lost in the calculation of the totalramp, is reported as the start index. The first val, on the other hand, indicates the A/D conversion value of the lamp voltage in correspondence with the start index. first value 0 start index The voltage on the lamp can be determined using the following formula: Vlamp = 4.3 * 4000 * first value / 1024 An example of a virtual ramp report is the following: Range…0 first value 333 start index 0 Range…1 first value 389 start index 19 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 49 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 Range…2 first value 449 start index 26 Range…3 first value 503 start index 17 Range…4 first value 562 start index 19 Range…5 first value 622 start index 26 Range…6 first value 677 start index 12 Range…7 first value 740 start index 28 Nramp 773 FVD 407 SIT 147 V-: 5212.99 V+ 12833 The criteria for evaluating this report is the following: - first value for range0 values from 310 to 330 - first value for range7 values from 710 to 740 - each individual value of the start indexes values from 5 to 40 - Nramp from 700 to 800 - FVD 400±15 - SIT <200 - 5100.00 >V- > 5000.00 - 13000.00 > V+ > 12500.00 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 50 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 4.5.8 CONTROL WINDOW Controlling the calibration of the optical channels is done with the commands and indications found on the calibration window. Vir ramp: starts the control procedure for the virtual ramp and prints the report Dark controls the offset values and reports them in the dark column Light starts the adjustment of the light emission at a value of 1000 dgt for each channel using an empty cuvette The following data are reported: the transmittance (Air) the virtual ramp value (Vir) the voltage control value inside the range (Val) The selected range (Ran) The dark value (Dark) Calib: automatically starts the Dark and Light procedures, one after the other. Check: performs a complete reading of the optical channels using the selected parameters Print: Prints the calibration report displayed on the screen Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 51 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 4.6 OPTICAL UNIT TESTING PROCEDURE Note: The test using the controls available on the CHORUS TRIO should be performed without connecting to Chorus manager trio. 4.6.1 SETTING OF THE OPTICAL FILTER OFFSET The Settings / Parameters / Mechanical calibration / Optical filter offset parameter checks the exact position of the filter at the centre of the light ray outlet hole. The value of this parameter is determined in the pre-testing phase and must be included in the unit’s test report (RdC). If the exactness of this parameter needs to be checked, adjust it as follows: 1. disassemble the lamp unit 2. launch the command Commands / Hardware controls / Motors / Filter 3. the filter carriage moves outwards until the end stroke sensor is reached. In this state, the absolute sensor is to be positioned, but to perfectly centre the filters in the outlet hole, the carriage must return within a certain number of steps (adjustment parameter). 4. The number of steps is determined by trial through the Commands / Hardware controls / Motors / Filter command, setting the Position and the Speed value 5. The parameter is defined when the circle of the filter is concentric with that of the hole. The parameter must be reported in the parameters table. When finished, launch the reset command, recheck the position and reassemble the unit. 4.6.2 OPTICAL CHANNELS The optical interleavers mounted on the instrument must have already been tested and supplied with a testing document (RdC). 4.6.3 CHECKING OF THE LAMP’SCONTROL VOLTAGE 1. Open the Start / Utility / Service / Calib window on the Chorus trio 2. Select 650 nm filter 3. Give the Vir ramp command To view the virtual ramp, the instrument needs to be connected to the PC. With Chorus manager click on Settings /Parameters The ramp values will appear in the Optical Calibration window. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 52 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 There is a steady increase of the broken line between the value of 5 Volts and that of 12 V DC. To further check the control voltage, a voltmeter can be put on the lamp’s voltage (without disconnecting the lamp) and setting the value using the following procedure: 1. launch the command Commands / Hardware controls / Lamp 2. set Range to 0 and Light to 0 a voltage reading within the range: 5 Vdc ± 0.2V must be obtained 3. set Range to 7 and Light to 127 a voltage reading within the range: 12Vdc 13Vdc must be obtained 4.6.4 CALIBRATING THE OFFSET (DARK READING) Staying in the Start / Utility / Service / Calib, window Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 53 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 cover the instrument with a sheet so that it cannot be influenced by ambient light (or reducing the ambient light), and activate the Dark command After resetting the plate, the instrument begins to assess the values (lower). The first row (yellow) shows the programming digit while that below shows the value read. The obtained values must be: - >0 for the programming digits - between 20 ±5 digit for the off-set value 4.6.5 CALIBRATING THE LIGHT One must make sure that the offset has been calibrated before adjusting the light. 4.6.5.1 Calibration of the 650 nm filter 1. Go to the Start / Service / Reset / Calib window, with the 650 nm filter and covering the instrument with a sheet so that it cannot be influenced by ambient light (or reducing the ambient light), activate the Light command The system measures the lamp’s control current channel by channel in order to obtain a reading in air near 1000 dgt This must occur with a range value not higher than 1 for each channel 2. Then send the Check command and read the final values, which must stay within 1000 ± 10 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 54 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 4.6.6 CALIBRATION CURVE The CC test must be done by the Chorus trio. Open the Service window (Start / Utility/ Service). Note: the solutions are kept at room temperature (25°) and the temperature control system should be deactivated for the tests 1. Prepare seven LAB type strips, with the 2 reaction wells correctly inserted and both filled with the following solutions: strip no. 1 100 µl solution 1:512 strip no. 2 100 µl solution 1:256 strip no. 3 100 µl solution 1:128 strip no. 4 100 µl solution 1:64 strip no. 5 100 µl solution 1:32 strip no. 6 100 µl solution 1:16 and place them in the first seven positions in the carousel. 2. Give the TRead command as in the figure and wait for the cycle to finish. Select the filter with which to make the measurement. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 55 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 Pressing Auto starts an automatic procedure that checks the presence of the strips. The Edit button can be used to modify the number of strips present using the keyboard. 3. the following screen appears after the reading 4. Take the data with a spreadsheet management program and enter the x-axis values as shown in the figure, then go to the graphs of the curves. Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Ch5 Ch6 86 108 89 97 92 93 0.003906 156 167 161 154 165 151 0.007813 275 275 258 262 262 264 0.015625 520 520 524 523 524 517 0.03125 929 929 986 945 994 944 0.001953 0.0625 1542 1542 1668 1592 1647 1558 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 56 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 OTTICA 014 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 0 0,01 0,02 0,03 0,04 0,05 0,06 0,07 An assessment criterion of the calibration curve data is the following: • The initial values of the characteristics must be 80 < Vi < 110 • The final values of the characteristics must be 1400 < Vi < 1700 Warning:The values can change if the calibration solutions are changed or if they were improperly stored Note: the test certificate is composed of the graph with the table. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 57 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 5 WASHING UNIT 5.1 HYDRAULIC WASH CIRCUIT The part of the hydraulic circuit that supervises the washing of the wells is shown in the following diagram: CS sen. (1-4) closure cap ev10 pp7-1 21 pp7-2 pp2 ev2 S1 pp6 closure cap Buff. Sol. Autoimm. ev11 pp4-1 25 ev1 pp4-2 ev12 pp1 S2 B1S sen (1-4) Buff. Sol. Infective pp5 ev6 28 p1 B2S sen (1-4) Wasting ev1: solenoid valve for exchange between the autoimmunity washing-buffer solution and the air ev2: solenoid valve for exchange between the ev12 selection and the cleaning solution ev6: solenoid valve for exchange between the infective washing-buffer solution and the air ev10: solenoid valve for stopping the flow of washer #1 ev11: solenoid valve for stopping the flow of washer #2 ev12: solenoid valve for the exchange of the buffer tanks pp1: supply pump in the needles of washer #2 pp2: supply pump in the needles of washer #1 pp4: aspiration pump from the needles of washer #2 pp5: aspiration pump from the collection basin of washer #2 pp6: aspiration pump from the collection basin of washer #1 pp7: aspiration pump from the needles of washer #1 p1: aspiration pump from the needles of washer #3 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 58 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 5.2 TANK PROBES The instrument has three probes (infective washing-buffer solution, autoimmunity washing-buffer solution and cleaning solution) whose function, besides that of withdrawal, is to check and report the amount of liquid present in the tank in which they are inserted. Each probe has two terminals: • a plastic tube with relative connector (6) for the drawing up of the liquid, highlighted with a blue, green or white band (8) • an electric wire, with relative connector (7), for detecting the liquid level which are attached to the respective connectors located in the instrument’s tank chamber Warning: Each probe must always be used with the same solution in order to prevent cross contaminations. Use the probe with the blue band for the tank with the Infective Washing Buffer, that with the green band for the tank with the Autoimmunity Washing Buffer and that with the white band for the Cleaning solution, following the color-coding indicated on the instrument’s connectors Once connected, the probe takes the liquid from the spout and puts it into the hydraulic circuit through the fitting. The four sensors, located on the probe rod, report the liquid level in the tank. The sensor signals are sent to the instrument through the electric connector. 1. withdrawal spout 7 2. 0% level sensor 3. 25% level sensor 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 4. 50% level sensor 5. 75% level sensor 6. hydraulic fitting 7. electric connector 8. band The levels managed by the Chorus trio are: 0%: tank empty – the instrument stops any ongoing cycle and reports a warning 25%: tank almost empty – if the buffer solution drops below this level, a warning will be generated during the initial check and the cycle cannot be started 50%: if the washing solution drops below this level, a warning will be generated during the initial check and the cycle cannot be started 75%: first control level Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 59 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL 5.3 THE WASHER CHSMIT30 The washer is a device that is designed to move the wash needles up and down in the two reaction wells (no. 5 and no. 6) to repeatedly draw up or dispense the buffer solution with which the two wells are “cleaned”. The wash needle is composed of a pair of stainless steel tubes: one for washing and one for aspirating. The aspiration tube is straight and works to reach the bottom of the well to ensure the complete aspiration of the liquid present. The upper part is shaped in order to stop the tube. The dispensing tube is of a small diameter, has a tapered end and never touches the liquid in the well. The upper end is bent to separate the two tubes at their connection point. The upper part is shaped to stop the tube. Both tubes have a teflon tip for better runoff of water particles. The two tubes are joined together by a case, which slide inside an axial bearing, while the needle is held in the upward movement by a spring. To ensure that the needle adheres to the bottom of the well, the needle drops below the level of the well bottom, making the spring intervene. The needle must therefore slide vertically, which occurs along the axial bearing. The needles, with the parts described above, are positioned in the needle block, which is made up of two parts fastened together by a central screw. The needle block is mounted on a bracket that is connected to the slider which moves up and down along the slide. The bracket is integrated with a toothed rack and therefore the rotation of the motor, with flush fit shaft pinion, produces the vertical movement of the needle. A magnetic sensor mounted on an electronic board, and relative magnets, mounted on a connecting rod is used to set the vertical position. A U-shaped aluminium bracket supports all the parts and the base of this bracket is fixed to the upper surface of the instrument. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 60 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 1 A left right sezione A- A 2 10 9 11 12 3 13 14 4 5 8 15 7 6 A 16 RIGHT FRONT LEFT 17 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. bracket connecting bracket needles needle-holding block slider slide toothed rack pinion motor position sensor aspiration tube supply tube tube casing spring axial bearing tapering Teflon covering 5.4 THE DRYING STATION As can be seen from the hydraulic circuit and from the structure, after the two washing stations (washers #1 and #2) there is a third station for drying (in pos. no. 28). The drying station is a device that can drop an unifilar needle into either of the reaction wells in order to remove the contents. The mechanics are the same as with the washer Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 61 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 5.5 COLLECTION WELLS As can be seen from the hydraulic circuit and the structure, the instrument has three washing stations, or rather two washing stations (washer #1 in pos. no. 21 and washer #2 in pos. no. 25) and a third station for drying (washer #3 in pos. no. 28). A washing station is a device that can drop a bifilar needle into either of the reaction cuvettes. The needle is composed of one larger diameter straight needle and one smaller diameter needle that is tapered at the end. The two tips are Teflon coated in order to prevent the formation of drops. The straight needle is used to remove the liquid in the well. The tapered needle is used to dispense washing buffer. The two needles move up and down together and the descent into the bottom of the well is dampened by a spring. 1 1. straight needle 2. tapered needle 3. sensors 2 3 The diagram shows the section below the strip introduction tray. As can be seen, there is a collection basin. When there are no strips in the tray, the contents of the needles are unloaded in the well during the priming or cleaning of the needles. The well is drained by pump pp6, if we are in position 21 or by pump pp5 if we are in position 25. For safety purposes, each well is equipped with a pair of sensors that can report any overflowing of liquid. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 62 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 5.6 WASHING PROCEDURE The sequences described below show how the pair of cuvettes are washed in correspondence with Washer #1 (pos. 21) and Washer #2 (pos. 25), whether one or both of the cuvettes are filled. The duration of the operation is equal to the standstill time during the step (approx. 7-8 sec). We will describe the operation of Washer #1: 1 2 3 5 6 7 4 1. The needles are in the resting position 2. Spring dampened descent into cuvette, with simultaneous aspiration of the liquid through pump pp7. At the bottom of the descent, the cuvettes are dry and the needles remain in the cuvette for approximately 3 seconds. 3. Raising of the needles and successive dispensing of the washing buffer. Dispensing is done by pump pp2, with ev1 and ev2 off. 4. Spring dampened descent into cuvette, with simultaneous aspiration of the liquid through pump pp7. At the bottom of the descent, the cuvettes are dry. 5. Raising of the needles and successive dispensing of the washing buffer. Dispensing is done by pump pp2, with ev1 and ev2 off. 6. Spring dampened descent into the well, with simultaneous aspiration of the liquid through pump pp7. At the bottom of the descent, the cuvettes are dry. 7. Return to the resting position. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 63 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 5.7 WASHING CIRCUIT TESTING PROCEDURE Have available: • one tank with blue coloured conductive solution as buffer no. 1 • remove the strips from the carousel and reset the tray 5.7.1 SUPPLYING OF BUFFERFROM WASHER #1 1. From Chorus manager trio deactivate the pumps and solenoid valves and disable the motors (Disable all button) 2. Lower washer no. 21 to the level of the surface 3. Turn on Pp2 (Pumps / Pp2) check that the blue coloured water begins to flow through the tubes and goes into the needles of washer #21. Lower the washer to the bottom 4. When the liquid touches the contacts of the basin, pump Pp2 must stop and pump Pp6 must switch on to empty the well 5. Retry activating Pp2 again 6. again deactivate the pumps and solenoid valves and disable the motors 5.7.2 SUPPLYING OF BUFFER FROM WASHER #2 1. From Chorus manager trio deactivate the pumps and solenoid valves and disable the motors (Disable all button) 2. Lower washer #25 to the level of the surface 3. Turn on Pp1 (Pumps / Pp1) check that the blue coloured water begins to flow through the tubes and goes into the needles of washer #25. Lower the washer to the bottom 4. When the liquid touches the contacts of the basin, pump Pp2 must stop and pump Pp6 must switch on to empty the well 5. Retry activating Pp1 again 6. again deactivate the pumps and solenoid valves and disable the motors 5.7.3 WASHING OF THE PIPINGFOR WASHER #1 1. From Chorus manager trio deactivate the pumps and solenoid valves and disable the motors (Disable all button) 2. Lower washer #21 to the level of the surface 3. Activate SV2 (Valves / SV2) 4. Turn on Pp2 (Pumps / Pp2) - Check that the clean water begins to flow through and replace the blue coloured water. When the basin is full, pump Pp2 must stop and pump Pp6 must switch on to empty the well 5. Retry activating Pp2 again until the tubes with coloured water are empty. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 64 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 6. again deactivate the pumps and solenoid valves and disable the motors 5.7.4 WASHING OF THE PIPING FOR WASHER #2 1. From Chorus manager trio deactivate the pumps and solenoid valves and disable the motors (Disable all button) 2. Lower washer #25 to the level of the surface 3. Activate SV2 (Valves / SV2) 4. Turn on Pp1 (Pumps / Pp1) - Check that the clean water begins to flow through and replace the blue coloured water. - When the basin is full, pump Pp1 must stop and pump Pp5 must switch on to empty the well 5. Retry activating Pp1 again until the tubes with coloured water are empty and 6. again deactivate the pumps and solenoid valves and disable the motors 5.7.5 ASPIRATION AT DRYING STATION #3 1. From WinChorus trio deactivate the pumps and solenoid valves and disable the motors (Disable all button) 2. Put a strip with two cuvettes filled with liquid under the drying station position and lower the needles until they are inside the cuvettes. 3. Activate Pp1 for a few seconds and check that the liquid is completely aspirated 4. again deactivate the pumps and solenoid valves and disable the motors 5.8 CONTROL PARAMETERS 5.8.1 FILLING LEVEL OF WASHER #1 This is the number of steps needed to position the aspiration needle near the upper edge of wells 5,6. The needle must be inside the wells at approximately 2mm from the upper edge, so that any excess liquid can be aspirated. The procedure to calculate this parameter is the following: 1. Send the tray reset command using the Tray key and then click on Reset 2. Insert a clean strip in the tray and rotate it so that the strip is in line with washer #1 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 65 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 3. Select the Macro / Check washers / Washer #1 command and give the Start command 4. Remove the strip and check that the liquid level in wells 5,6 is approximately 2mm from the edge Set the value found in the parameters table Settings / Hardware parameters / Mechanical calibration / Washer #1 bottom level The default value is 50 5.8.2 FILLING LEVEL OF WASHER #2 This is the number of steps needed to position the aspiration needle near the upper edge of wells 5,6. The needle must be inside the wells at approximately 2mm from the upper edge, so that any excess liquid can be aspirated. The procedure to calculate this parameter is the following: 1. Send the tray reset command using the Tray key and then click on Reset 2. Insert a clean strip in the tray and rotate it so that the strip is in line with washer #2 3. Select the command Macro / Check washers / Washer #2 and give the Start command 4. Remove the strip and check that the liquid level in wells 5,6 is approximately 2mm from the edge Set the value found in the parameters table Settings / Hardware parameters / Mechanical calibration / Washer #2 bottom level The default value is 50 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 66 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 6 THE DRAIN CIRCUIT The part of the hydraulic circuit that supervises the discharge of the liquids is shown in the diagram below. The circuit is designed so that the Chorus trio can be connected to a collection tank or to a central drain. main waste well S3 waste full sensor safety return tube pp8 S4 Waste warning sensor Waste tank The following devices intervene: pp8: pump for main waste well 6.1 THE MAIN WASTE WELL 11 10 3 9 2 1 4 8 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 7 aspiration pump a waste intake (blue) liquids intake pump expulsion waste outlet (red) outlet line outlet closed return connector warning sensor S3 error sensor S4 outlet closed return inlet wash well drain 6 The waste well is the device that regulates the evacuation of the liquids not needed by the Chorus trio. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 67 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 The liquids coming from the waste collection tube of the pumps reach the well through the fitting, while the liquids coming from the dispenser wells arrive from the hole in the cover through a tube. Peristaltic pump pp8 takes in the liquid collected from the fitting and sends it towards the red outlet, connected to the well by the junction, through the outlet line; the connection to the blue outlet is ensured by the fitting. Besides collecting and expelling waste liquids, the well monitors the proper functioning of the circuit through the use of an auxiliary waste outlet well, connected to the outlet line by the fitting and to a series of level sensors. Since the hydraulic circuit is directly controlled by the waste well, the use of external level sensors are therefore not necessary. 6.1.1 NORMAL OPERATION S3 S4 pp8 The liquids to be discarded are sent through one inlet (waste inlet). When the liquid reaches the level of the warning sensor (WS), drain pump pp8 is immediately activated and the liquid is evacuated through the output indicated with the colour red on the rear panel. The liquid flows toward the outlet without entering in the recirculation circuit, as the diameter of the tube for this circuit is much smaller. The intervention of the warning sensor is not reported during normal operation. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 68 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 6.1.2 OBSTRUCTED DRAIN S3 S4 pp8 When the drain is obstructed or cannot be used, for example if the tank is not connected, the liquid pushed by pump pp8 is sent into the recirculation circuit and then returns into the waste well, raising the liquid level inside the well. The main waste well therefore begins to fill. There is an error sensor (ES) in the well placed at the maximum allowable filling level. The instrument stops and a fatal error is generated when the sensor is reached. If the obstructed drain is resolved before the ES is reached, the liquid is evacuated as normal by pump pp8. 6.1.3 FULL WASTE TANK S3 S4 pp8 When the waste tank is full and the cap has been screwed on correctly in order to seal the tank, the waste liquid will come back into the instrument through the blue pathway (safety input), filling the auxiliary well until the error sensor is tripped, at which time the instrument will generate a fatal error. To summarize: WS activated = drain problems Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 69 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 6.1.4 FAULTY DRAIN PUMP S3 S4 pp8 When drain pump pp8 has broken down, the liquid continues to flow into the waste well, initially activating the warning sensor (WS), and then the error sensor when the well is full. A fatal error is generated at this point. To summarize: WS activated = drain problems 6.2 WASTE CIRCUIT TESTING PROCEDURE 6.2.1 CHECKING OF WASTE LEVEL WARNING SENSOR S3 1. Connect the water tank with saline solution 2. Interconnect the two outlets of the waste tubes 3. Activate SV4 (Valves / SV4) and Pp3 (Pumps / Pp3) 4. Check that the flow of water comes out of UGEL 1. 5. Activate SV5 (Valves / SV5) 6. Check that the flow of water comes out of UGEL 2. 7. Let the water rise up to the level of the warning sensor (Waste well half full) S4 8. Check that the Warning alarm activates (Waste well half full) and that PP8 drains the well 6.2.2 CHECKING OF ERROR SENSORAND WASTE LEVEL 1. Continue filling until the water that comes out of the RED pathway returns into the well through the BLUE pathway. 2. Wait until the waste level error sensor S3 is while Pp8 continues to run, the Waste well full alarm must activate Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 reached; 70 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 3. Disconnect the waste line from the RED PATHWAY and insert it in the tank and wait for the well to empty and Pp8 to stop. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 71 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 7 TEMPERATURECONTROL 7.1 TEMPERATURE CONTROL OF THE INSTRUMENT The diagram of the temperature control devices on the instrument is shown in the figure. First of all, the instrument is considered to be “closed” from a thermal point of view, since the container that houses it is thermally insulated. It should be noted that there are heat sources inside the instrument heater, power supply, lamp, motor drivers, motors, etc...). The following are found inside the instrument to regulate the temperature: cooling fans that take in the air inside the instrument air vents with dust filter, where air is drawn in for internal cooling internal temperature sensor. 2 1. 2. 3. 4. fans protective housing temperature sensor air vents 1 3 4 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 72 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 7.2 MEASURING CHAMBER One of the specifications for performing a test is the temperature at which the reaction must occur. The operating temperature range can vary from 25°C to 40°C and is automatically programmed before every cycle. Heating occurs by the emission of hot air into the heat chamber (where the tray rotates) by means of a heater, where a fan directs hot air into the measuring chamber. The hot air also heats the upper part of the tray for the strips and consequently the strips themselves. The emission of hot air is regulated by a system that uses the temperature sensor inside the chamber. The tray must get to temperature before the instrument can be used. At start-up, a wait of up to 25’-30’ may be required to allow the heat chamber and the tray to get up to temperature (typically 38°C) if the machine is cold. 6 4 3 1 5 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. lower base heater temperature sensor measuring chamber walls heat chamber (internal) tray 2 73 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 7.3 HEATER 7 6 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 Fan Housing Heating coil Dust filter Flange Fastening holes 2 3 4 1 The heater is the device that works to keep the temperature in the heat chamber stable. It is composed of a coil wrapped around the heating unit and encased by a PVC cover; a 50x50 mm wide fan with a 24 V DC power supply is used to transfer the heat into the chamber. This hot air then passes into the heat chamber through the heater cylinder. The impurity filter is positioned between the fan and the protective grill. The heater is mounted on the upper plate of the Chorus trio by means of the 2 fastening holes in the support flange. 7.3.1 ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF THE HEATER Rated voltage: 24V DC Resistance value 3 ohms Power output: 192 W Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 74 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 7.4 CYCLE TEMPERATURE The cycle temperature is determined through the operating temperature of the tests identified on the tray. If the operating temperature of the tests is not homogeneous: the cycle is stopped the incongruent strips are indicated on the display The cycle will only restart if there are tests in the identification that have the same operating temperature. If the temperature of the tray is not at the required temperature, the cycle will only restart when the system returns to temperature. 7.5 STAND-BY TEMPERATURE When the cycle is finished, the temperature of the tray is regulated by the standby value. The stand-by temperature, normally set at 30°C, prevents the tray from cooling and reduces the successive heating time of the cuvettes. 7.6 PROCEDURE FOR TESTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM 7.6.1 CHECKING OF THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1. Remove the protective housing 2. Safely heat the instrument’s temperature sensor and check that the rear fans start when 35° is exceeded. The temperature inside the instrument is checked through Commands / Hardware controls / Thermometers / Instruments and must be below 35° in all seasons and when the ambient temperatures is < 30°C. 7.6.2 CHAMBER TEMPERATURE CONTROL The following is required to start this test: - The instrument, temperature complete with housing, switched off and at room - a cuvette in position 1 with 300µl of water in well 6 and a thermometer. - The Settings / Parameters / General settings / Idle temperature parameter must be set at 38° Switch on the instrument and check that the Strip Temp temperature in the Start \ Service \ Info window rises to 38° within 30’. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 75 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL 7.6.3 PROGRAMMING THE STAND-BY TEMPERATURE CHSMIT30 The stand-by temperature, or rather the temperature when the instrument is at idle, is set in this phase. The temperature must be checked in order to avoid long waits at the start of a new cycle so that the instrument can get up to the operating temperature, which is typically near 38°. It is recommended that the control parameter be set to 30°. The heating test must be performed with the protective housing of the chamber inserted. 1. The programming of the stand-by temperature is done from the parameters: Settings / Parameters / General settings / Idle temperature 2. The setting of the temperature influences the time. The default value is 30°. Check that the internal thermometer reads 30° 3. Later, set the parameter to 25°C and check that the system cools and remains at 25° 4. Then set it to 40° and check that the system heats and remains at 40° Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 76 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 8 SPEAKER-PRINTER DISPLAY 8.1 DISPLAY 2 1 3 7 4 1. Display 2. Touch screen display area 3. Display lamp cable 4. Display data cable 5. Inverter 6. TSI- Touch Screen Interface board 7. Touch screen cable 6 5 INVC186 HITACHI CN1 CN2 The Chorus trio is equipped with a liquid crystal display touch screen; this allows you to interact with the instrument by simply touching the screen with your fingers. The touch screen interface board adapts the flat cable that comes out of the touch screen to the cable that will then go to the CPU 2010 The inverter board instead supplies power to the back-lighting lamp for the display. 8.2 THE SPEAKER The speaker is a device that emits sound signals for instrument errors that are modulated according to the error detected: - Recoverable errors - high-pitched intermittent signal - Warnings - low-pitched intermittent signal - Fatal errors - Two-tone signal that cannot be deactivated Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 77 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 8.3 THE PRINTER 1. Roller The Chorus trio is fitted with a thermal printer that reports the results of the various instrument tests and the results of previous tests onto paper. Thermal paper must be used for this type of printer and is supplied in rolls. As can be seen in the figure above, to insert the paper one must raise lever 2, place the edge of the paper under roller 1, let it pass under the roller until it comes out above, then lower the lever. 8.3.1 PRINTER TESTING 8.3.1.1 Loading the paper From the Chorus manager window Commands / Hardware controls / Sensors. 1. Raise the lever, remove the paper and lower it Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 78 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL 2. Check that the signals below are in the following state: - Out of paper sensor is on (Printer carriage open) - Printer malfunction sensor is off (Printer Parer Ok). CHSMIT30 3. Manually introduce the paper until the roller begins to move it, then check that the signals are in the following state: - Out of paper sensor is off - Printer malfunction sensor is off 4. Raise the lever and check that the signals are in the following state: Out of paper sensor is off Printer malfunction sensor is on Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 79 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL 9 CHSMIT30 ELECTRONIC PARTS The main electronic boards of the Chorus trio are described in this chapter. 9.1 GENERAL MAP Fig. 9.1.1 shows the overall diagram of the instrument with the electronic boards and all the devices that are connected to it. As can be seen, the CPU 2010 is the board that controls all the other boards (Low Power, Connectors, Power Supply), all the motors (Wash1-3, Syringe, Tray, Disp1-2, X Carriage, Filter and TSD), the two thermostats (Instrument and Chamber), the optical channels, the LCD display (Touch Screen & Display), the printer and the Internal Bar Code Reader. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 80 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 Optical Channels Sheet 2 Buffer #1 Buffer #2 Buffer #3 Buffer #4 Inverter Rear Fan Washing Well #2 Washing Well #1 Waste Error Waste Warning Level Waste Output Closed Printer Touch Screen & Display TSI Board Instrument Thermostat Chamber Thermostat Sheet 1 Cleaning Solution #1 Cleaning Solution #2 Cleaning Solution #3 Cleaning Solution #4 WASH #3 SYRINGE TRAY DISP #1 DISP #2 X CARRIAGE FILTER CPU 2010 Board DRIVER 2010 Board WASH #2 LOW POWER WASH #1 LID SPS Dispenser #1 Dispenser #2 Tray Lock Device ( TLD ) SID P1 PP8 EV10 EV5 PP1 PP2 EV11 TSD EV6 Heater EV4 EV2 Internal Bar Code Reader PP4-1 PP4-2 Speaker EV1 Connectors PP3 POWER SUPPLY PP5 EV7 PP6 EV3 PP7-1 EV8 PP7-2 EV9 Sheet 3 POWER IN Output Connectors Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 81 of 151 Sheet 4 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL SYRINGE TRAY Fig. 9.1.1 - Instrument Map Sheet 2 of 5 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 82 of 151 CPU 2010 Board WASH #3 DRIVER 2010 Board WASH #2 Inverter Optical Channels Rear Fan WASH #1 Touch Screen & Display TSI Board Chamber Thermostat Instrument Thermostat Sheet 1 CHSMIT30 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 Sheet 2 Washing Well #2 Washing Well #1 Waste Error Waste Warning Level Printer LOW POWER CPU 2010 Board Buffer #1 Buffer #2 Buffer #3 Buffer #4 LID SPS Dispenser #1 Dispenser #2 Tray Lock Device ( TLD ) SID P1 PP8 Fig. 9.1.1 - Instrument Map Sheet 3 of 5 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 Cleaning Solution #1 Cleaning Solution #2 Cleaning Solution #3 Cleaning Solution #4 83 of 151 DRIVER 2010 Board Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL Sheet 3 DISP #1 DISP #2 DISPENSATION CARRIAGE FILTER CPU 2010 Board CHSMIT30 TSD Internal Bar Code Reader MODEM BOARD Speaker POWER SUPPLY Output Connectors Fig. 9.1.1 - Instrument Map Sheet 4 of 5 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 84 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 Sheet 4 PP8 EV10 CPU 2010 Board Heater LOW POWER EV5 POWER SUPPLY Fig. 9.1.1 - Instrument Map Sheet 5 of 5 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 85 of 151 PP2 EV11 EV12 EV4 EV2 EV1 PP3 PP4-1 PP4-2 PP5 EV7 PP6 EV3 PP7-1 EV8 PP7-2 EV9 POWER IN PP1 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 9.2 CPU 2010 BOARD AND DRIVER 2010 BOARD The Chorus trio’s central processing unit was divided into two boards: CPU2010 and DRIVER2010. The CPU 2010 is the board that controls all the functions of the Chorus trio. All the functions of the Chorus trio refer to it, from the moving of the motors, to the management of the hydraulics, to the acquiring of analog signals coming from the optical sensors, to viewing on the LCD display, etc. The board is found on the left side, looking at the instrument from the rear, under the display/printer unit, and is fixed to the frame by 4 screws in its 4 corners (see Fig. 9.2.1). The DRIVER 2010 board is mounted alongside the CPU 2010 and a majority of the connectors are mounted on it. In particular are the connectors for the motors and the thermometers 9.2.1 POWER SUPPLY The CPU 2010 board is powered directly from the Power Supply Unit through connector CN11 (+5V,+12V,-12V) and cable CAB 536. The voltages are reported by means of 4 LEDs ( +5V - DL5, +12V - DL6, -12V - DL7, +24V - DL8). The DRIVER 2010 board is powered through connector CN11 (+24V). Fig. 9.2.1 Location of the CPU 2010 and DRIVER 2010 inside the instrument Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 86 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 TP23 J2 CN2 C5 1 C12 C9 CN3 L8 C25 C22 C19 L157 L156 L15 L154 C312 L155 C29 CN18 CN17 1 C44 C43 CN6 R51 R60 DL1 C125 BNX1 C132 C139 BT1 C128 TP26 X2 L49 CN9 R48 C122 R59 C124 1 C157 CN10 C146 IC18 C142 IC17 L53 C147 DL2 DL3 DL4 K1 L54 C154 C156 C160 C159 L55 L56 R83 L57 L58 R186 L138 R187 DL6 CN14 C164 C163 L64 R84 TP15 DL5 CN11 R82 L63 R184 R185 C290 C289 L139 C291 L140 C293 L141 C294 C295 L142 L69 L68 L135 DZ5 D4 L70 C283 C284 TP16 C161 DZ4 C165 D3 C169 L65 R85 L71 C167 IC50 R79 R78 R77 L143 C292 R81 C158 C151 Fig. 9.2.2 Layout and connections - complete view 87 of 151 CN7 C101 C281 IC13 JP1 TP14 C166 C102 R47 L51 R70 L62 C162 L43 C105 L44 C109 C112 L47 L48 TP22 C282 L42 C108 C118 DZ3 R56 DZ2 R67 R68 R71 C145 R73 R75 C153 L133 R41 L37 C94 L38 C98 C99 L40 C103 L41 IC11 L132 C107 R45 R44 DZ1 L45 C133 R74 1 C91 IC10 IC49 C285 TP28 R46 L46 C111 R50 IC12 R53 C117 C113 TP27 C121 R57 R58 R55 IC15 R61 R62 R63 L50 R65 C131 C135 L52 C130 C134 IC16 C149 R72 L66 L67 CN12 C83 L32 L36 C89 C88 C87 R36 R35 R34 R33 R32 R31 C86 L39 C97 C96 C120 IC14 R66 C140 D1 FA3 L35 C90 L136 L134 C286 R43 R183 TP10 R76 C155 R80 C54 R25 C79 C119 D2 CN14 C83 L41 L61 L60 L40 C287 TP100 C86 L44 C82 CN13 MX1 IC19 L59 L30 R27 L34 R38 C85 TP101 IC19 CN11 F1 2 1 CN12 C67 R92 R84 R78 DL1 C116 R52 C152 IC4 C55 IC8 C95 X1 L36 C150 CN17 R64 R72 C68 R69 C143 L22 C53 L21 C52 R19 C51 R18 C50 C49 C45 C42 C93 C138 L32 R100 R46 R58 R56 C62 L33 C288 L137 R54 R64 C137 C136 C141 L37 C69 IC17 PAD10 R26 R57 C49 R45 R17 PAD9 R35 R36 CN10 C39 C50 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 Q1 R2 R7 R6 C4 C3 C2 L3 R5 R4 C8 C41 C40 L29 C81 CN20 C66 R91 R96 R77 C127 R55 IC10 Sheet 3 L29 C55 C74 C82 TP13 C115 C144 C148 C71 C77 L31 L30 R28 TP4 R49 C67 C76 C75 J4 R26 R42TP2 TP3 TP11 C106 C126 C129 C65 C48 C29 L31 C61 C64 IC6 C68 R40 C123 C84 L43 C56 C73 C80 C81 R30 R39 C114 C80 R16 L23 C48 L20 L23 C66 C100 C85 C61 C38 IC9 Sheet 2 L24 L28 IC9 C110 L42 C79 L39 L35 R15 PAD8 R33 R34 L4 CN19 C60 R54 C58 C20 CN5 C16 IC7 C77 C78 C64 IC13 C57 L2 L3 L12 CN16 C60 C65 R37 C104 L38 L26 C14 C15 CN22 CN18 R61 R59 R71 R14 PAD7 R31 R32 R13 CN9 R25 C34 TP1000 L11 C63 C72 C78 R29 C92 C76 L33 R76 R53 C47 L1 C70 L27 J3 C84 R12 IC12 C37 C28 C39 R103 R21 R23 C69 R24 L34 IC8 C23 C24 C21 C58 C57 C59 L26 C62 CN21 R83 R75 R70 R11 PAD6 R43 R44 C19 CN4 R24 R10 L10 C27 L13 L25 C51 R63 R52 C46 C27 L19 IC5 C59 L21 C36 IC7 C47 C87 L45 R99 C63 L28 R10 CN8 L17 C11 L18 C12 L19 C13 L20 R23 C33 TP24 C37 Q1 R95 R90 R74 R9 PAD5 R29 R30 R51 C45 C26 C20 C26 R15 R17 R69 C35 IC6 CN16 IC16 R106 R8 C18 CN3 R22 C54 R82 C44 C25 L9 IC18 R105 R7 R50 C34 IC5 C11 C10 R8 L25 PAD4 R27 R28 CN7 L13 C8 L14 C9 L15 C10 L16 R21 IC2 C28 IC3 L18 C46 R98 R94 R89 C43 C24 C14 C15 L4 L17 C33 IC4 C1 C38 R108 R104 R107 R88 L27 C56 IC11 R20 C6 R60 R68 R49 IC1 R5 R6 R97 C23 C17 CN2 C6 L11 C7 L12 C42 IC3 PAD3 R41 R42 C5 L2 L6 C16 C17 L7 C18 R9 R11 R12 R13 R14 R16 C32 C35 C36 CN4 IC15 L5 R102 C73 C74 C75 CN15 L22 C52 C13 R87 R81 R73 R67 R3 R4 CN6 PAD2 R39 R40 R48 C32 L10 R101 C70 C71 C72 R86 R80 R66 R62 C41 R19 L9 JS5 L1 C7 CN1 IC14 L8 C22 FA2 J1 R3 IC51 R47 R18 IC2 CN1 1 R189 C4 C31 Sheet 1 JS4 C40 JS3 C3 L24 C53 JS2 R1 R2 C2 L6 L7 JS1 C21 PAD1 R37 R38 L5 R93 R85 R79 R65 IC1 R1 CN15 FA1 C30 C1 C168 FA4 Sheet 4 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 Sheet 1 TP23 IC1 L5 C21 R1 R2 C2 L6 C3 C40 R93 R85 R79 R65 C30 C1 PAD1 R37 R38 Wash #1 CAB511 L24 C53 R47 CN1 IC14 R18 L7 C4 L8 C31 R62 C41 IC2 R87 R81 R73 R67 R3 R4 CN6 IC15 C32 R108 R107 R88 L27 C56 C33 R50 R95 R90 R74 R99 C63 L28 R10 PAD5 R29 R30 R9 C18 88 of 151 R22 R51 Q1 R103 R69 C44 C25 CN16 IC16 R106 R82 C34 IC5 IC18 C54 R105 R8 R21 L25 PAD4 R27 R28 C24 R7 CN7 CN3 L13 C8 L14 C9 L15 C10 L16 R98 R94 R89 C43 IC4 Fig. 9.2.2 Layout and connections - Sheet 1 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 R60 R68 R104 R20 Syringe CAB514 Optical Filter CAB512 R49 IC11 L11 C7 L12 C23 C17 CN2 C6 R102 C73 C74 C75 R97 IC3 L10 PAD3 R41 R42 C5 C42 R5 R6 Wash #3 CAB511 CN15 L22 C52 R19 L9 R101 C70 C71 C72 R48 PAD2 R39 R40 C22 R86 R80 R66 Wash #2 CAB511 C87 L45 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL Sheet 2 CHSMIT30 Low To CN1 PowerBoard CAB540 R1 CN15 FA1 CN1 FA2 J1 R189 J2 R3 CN2 IC51 R7 R6 C4 C3 C2 L3 R5 R4 C8 C7 C6 C1 C5 C14 C15 L4 L11 L157 L156 C34 TP1000 L154 C312 L155 L13 L15 R17 C27 C29 C33 C23 C24 C21 C25 C26 R15 TP24 R10 L10 C22 C28 L8 L9 IC3 C20 C19 CN4 L7 C18 R9 R11 R12 R13 R14 R16 C32 C35 C36 IC2 CN3 L6 C16 C17 1 C12 R8 C9 IC1 C13 L5 L2 C11 C10 L1 To CN xx Connectors board CAB xxx Q1 R2 JS4 JS5 JS3 JS1 JS2 1 To CN xx Power Supply board CAB xxx L12 C37 1 CN18 C43 C44 CN17 C38 L18 CN16 L17 CN6 IC6 C66 C68 C74 C76 L30 89 of 151 C77 L31 CN7 C75 J4 C67 C71 C73 Fig. 9.2.2 Layout and connections - Sheet 2 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 C61 C64 C63 L28 R25 C79 L29 C80 C56 C60 C72 C78 IC4 C58 C65 IC8 IC7 C70 L27 J3 To CN21 Power Supply board CAB xxx L24 L25 C57 C59 L26 C62 R21 R23 C69 R24 C48 L20 L23 C54 C55 IC5 L22 C53 L21 C52 R19 C51 R18 C50 C49 L19 C45 C42 C41 C40 C47 C39 C46 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 Internal BarCodeReader CAB533 R22 R12 L38 C77 C78 R53 L26 C64 IC13 C57 C81 L36 CN20 To Instrument Thermoregulation Board CAB531 C84 L43 L37 C69 R91 R96 R77 R55 IC17 DL1 CN11 2 1 F1 CN12 IC19 R92 R84 R78 R72 C67 R64 C50 IC10 C68 CN17 PAD10 R46 R58 R56 CN10 C39 C62 L32 R100 R57 C49 R45 R26 PAD9 R35 R36 R17 C29 L31 C65 C55 C48 IC9 C66 C38 L3 C20 CN5 L23 L29 C58 C15 C80 C61 L2 X-Carriage CAB513 L35 R16 R25 R54 PAD8 R33 R34 R15 C28 C14 L4 L42 C79 L39 C47 L1 C16 CN19 CN9 CAB515 C60 Optical Channel #5 ,#6 CAB516/3 C85 L34 CAB510 C37 CN22 CN18 R61 R59 R14 R24 R71 C27 PAD7 R31 R32 IC7 IC8 Tray R76 C46 R13 Disp #2 Optical Channel #3 ,#4 CAB516/2 IC12 C36 C19 CN4 L17 C11 L18 C12 L19 C13 L20 C59 L21 C51 R63 R52 C76 L33 CAB510 R23 PAD6 R43 R44 R11 IC6 C26 CN21 C45 CN8 Disp #1 R83 R75 R70 C35 Tds CAB566 Optical Channel #1 ,#2 CAB516/1 R99 C63 L28 C18 L16 L30 C86 L44 C82 CN13 L40 CN14 C83 L41 To Chambe r Thermoregulation Board CAB530 To Power Supply Board CAB536 To Speaker CAB543 Fig. 9.2.2 Layout and connections - Sheet 3 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 90 of 151 Sheet 3 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 IC11 R51 DL1 C125 BNX1 C132 BT1 C128 R60 CN9 IC10 R48 TP26 DZ3 X2 L49 L53 To Power Supply Board CAB536 C147 DL2 DL3 DL4 C154 K1 C151 C156 R83 L57 L58 R187 DL6 CN14 C164 C163 R84 DL5 CN11 DZ4 91 of 151 R186 L138 To Display VGA CAB xxx C160 C159 L56 L55 TP15 L64 R184 R185 C290 C289 L139 C291 L140 C293 L141 C294 C295 L142 L69 L135 L63 R82 C165 R85 L71 C169 D4 L68 L66 L67 L70 C283 C284 TP16 C161 DZ5 IC50 R79 R78 R77 L143 C167 Fig. 9.2.2 Layout and connections - Sheet 4 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 C122 L54 TP14 C166 IC13 R59 C124 JP1 CN10 L65 D3 D2 D1 1 C102 R47 1 C292 C158 R81 L62 L61 L60 L59 To Touch Screen CAB544 CN12 L43 C105 L44 C109 C112 L47 L48 TP22 C282 L42 C118 TP100 C162 L37 C94 L38 C98 C99 L40 C103 L41 IC17 IC19 FA3 C91 R41 C101 C281 C107 R45 C139 C142 C157 R71 C145 R73 R75 C153 L136 L134 L133 C108 L51 R67 R68 C146 R76 C155 R80 R56 DZ2 R46 L46 C111 R50 IC12 R53 C117 C113 TP27 C121 R57 R58 R55 IC15 R61 R62 R63 L50 R65 C131 C135 L52 R70 C149 R74 C152 IC18 R72 C150 L45 R66 C140 R69 C133 IC16 C137 C143 R44 DZ1 C130 C134 R54 R64 C138 C141 C120 C116 C119 C127 C126 C129 IC14 R52 C123 Sheet 4 IC49 C104 C115 L36 C89 C88 C87 R36 R35 R34 R33 R32 R31 C95 X1 L39 C97 C96 C92 R43 R183 TP10 C286 C285 L132 TP28 TP13 TP4 R49 C106 C110 C144 C148 C287 R40 TP101 C100 C136 C85 C288 L137 R42TP2 TP3 TP11 R39 C114 R38 C86 C93 R30 IC9 To Display QVGA CAB xxx MX1 C168 FA4 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 Sheet 1 Sheet 2 TP23 Q1 R2 JS5 J2 CN2 R7 R6 C4 C3 C2 L3 R5 R4 C1 C5 C23 C24 C21 L11 L157 L156 L15 C34 TP1000 L154 C312 L155 L13 C25 C27 C29 R17 R10 L10 C22 C26 R15 C33 TP24 L8 C19 L9 C28 IC3 CN3 IC2 C20 1 C12 C9 C14 C15 L4 L12 C37 1 C44 C43 R108 L18 CN18 CN17 C38 R104 R20 R107 IC11 R88 L27 C56 C8 R60 R68 R49 C11 C10 R5 R6 R97 C23 C17 CN2 C6 L11 C7 L12 C42 IC3 PAD3 R41 R42 C5 L2 L6 C16 C17 L7 C18 R9 R11 R12 R13 R14 R16 C32 C35 C36 CN4 IC15 L5 R102 C73 C74 C75 CN15 L22 C52 R8 R87 R81 R73 R67 R3 R4 CN6 PAD2 R39 R40 R48 C32 L10 R101 C70 C71 C72 R86 R80 R66 R62 C41 C7 C31 R19 IC1 C13 L8 C6 CN1 IC14 L1 C22 FA2 J1 R3 IC51 R47 R18 IC2 R1 CN1 1 R189 C4 L9 JS4 C40 JS3 C3 L24 C53 JS2 R1 R2 C2 L6 L7 JS1 C21 PAD1 R37 R38 L5 R93 R85 R79 R65 IC1 CN15 FA1 C30 C1 CN16 L17 CN9 R51 DL1 C125 BNX1 C132 BT1 C128 R60 IC17 JP1 1 C142 CN10 L53 C147 DL2 DL3 DL4 C154 K1 C151 C156 C160 C159 L56 L55 R83 L57 L58 R184 R185 C290 C289 L138 R187 DL6 CN14 C164 C163 L64 R84 TP15 DL5 CN11 R82 L63 R186 L135 DZ5 L139 C291 L140 C293 L141 C294 C295 L142 L70 C283 C284 TP16 C161 DZ4 C165 C169 R85 L71 C167 IC50 R79 R78 R77 L143 C292 L69 L68 92 of 151 CN7 R48 X2 L49 Fig. 9.2.3 Test Points and Settings (complete view) Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 CN6 IC11 C101 C281 C122 R59 C124 TP26 C139 L65 D4 C83 L41 IC13 L54 TP14 C166 L43 C105 L44 C109 C112 L47 L48 TP22 C102 R47 C118 L51 R81 C158 D3 C162 L37 C94 L38 C98 C99 L40 C103 L41 C282 L42 C108 DZ3 R56 DZ2 C157 R71 C145 R73 R75 C153 R41 IC10 L132 C107 R45 L45 C146 IC18 L62 1 C83 L32 IC49 R44 DZ1 R67 R68 R70 R74 CN12 C54 L36 C89 C88 C87 R36 R35 R34 R33 R32 R31 C86 L39 C97 C96 C133 C149 R72 L66 L67 FA3 C91 L133 C285 TP28 R46 L46 C111 R50 IC12 R53 C117 C113 TP27 C121 R57 R58 R55 IC15 R61 R62 R63 L50 R65 C131 C135 L52 C130 C134 IC16 R66 C140 D1 L40 IC4 L22 C53 L21 C52 R19 C51 R18 C50 C55 C119 R76 C155 R80 L35 C90 L136 L134 C286 R43 R183 C120 IC14 C116 R52 D2 C86 L44 C82 CN14 C287 IC19 L61 L60 CN11 F1 2 1 CN12 R25 C95 X1 C152 L59 L30 CN13 MX1 TP100 IC19 R92 R84 R78 DL1 C67 R64 R72 C68 CN17 C62 TP101 TP10 L32 R100 R46 R58 R56 C50 IC17 PAD10 R26 R57 C49 R45 R17 CN10 C39 IC10 C79 C93 C150 L37 C69 R91 R96 R77 C49 C45 IC8 L29 L36 CN20 C66 L29 C55 R69 R55 PAD9 R35 R36 C29 C137 C143 C144 C148 R27 L34 R38 C85 C288 L137 R54 R64 C138 C141 C65 C48 IC9 L31 L33 R28 TP4 R49 C127 C136 C81 R16 L23 C38 L3 C20 CN5 C15 C82 TP13 C115 C126 C129 C84 L43 C77 L31 L30 R40 C123 C80 C61 C58 R26 R42TP2 TP3 TP11 C106 C114 C74 C76 C75 J4 R30 R39 C67 C71 C73 C80 C81 C100 C85 R15 PAD8 R33 R34 R25 L2 L4 L35 CN9 L1 R54 C61 C64 IC6 C66 C68 L28 IC9 C110 L42 C79 L39 C47 C14 C16 CN19 C60 C37 C28 IC7 C77 C78 C64 IC13 C57 C56 C60 C63 C65 R37 C104 L38 L26 L34 IC8 CN22 CN18 R61 R59 R71 R14 PAD7 R31 R32 R13 C19 CN4 R24 C76 L33 R76 R53 L24 C58 C72 C78 R29 C92 R12 IC12 C46 C27 C70 L27 J3 C84 C59 L21 C36 IC7 R103 CN21 R83 R75 R70 R11 PAD6 R43 R44 CN8 L17 C11 L18 C12 L19 C13 L20 R23 R21 R23 C69 R24 C51 R63 R52 C48 L20 L23 L25 C57 C59 L26 C62 R99 C63 L28 R10 C45 C26 CN16 R51 C35 IC6 IC5 R95 R90 R74 R9 C18 CN3 R22 C87 L45 Q1 R69 PAD5 R29 R30 C25 R106 R8 IC16 C44 IC5 C54 R82 C34 C42 R50 L19 IC18 R105 R7 CN7 R21 C41 C40 C24 L25 PAD4 R27 R28 IC4 L13 C8 L14 C9 L15 C10 L16 R98 R94 R89 C43 C47 C46 C39 C33 C168 FA4 TP23 CHSMIT30 C30 C1 IC1 C21 R1 R2 C2 C3 PAD1 R37 R38 L5 L6 R93 R85 R79 R65 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL L24 C53 C40 R47 CN1 IC14 R18 L7 C4 L8 C31 R87 R81 R73 R67 R3 R4 CN6 R19 IC15 R60 R68 R49 R108 R107 R104 R88 L27 C56 IC11 R20 PAD3 R41 R42 C23 C17 CN2 C6 L11 C7 L12 C42 IC3 R5 R6 C5 R97 L9 R102 C73 C74 C75 CN15 L22 C52 C32 L10 R101 C70 C71 C72 R48 PAD2 R39 R40 C22 R86 R80 R66 R62 C41 IC2 C33 R50 R51 R99 C63 L28 C45 R12 R23 PAD6 R43 R44 R11 CN8 C59 L21 C51 R63 R52 IC12 L38 C77 C78 R53 L26 C64 IC13 C57 C81 L36 CN20 L37 C69 R91 CN11 2 1 F1 CN12 L30 C86 L44 C82 CN13 L40 CN14 C83 L41 Fig. 9.2.3 Test Points and Settings Sheet 1 93 of 151 IC19 R92 R84 R78 DL1 C67 R64 R72 C68 CN17 C62 L32 IC17 PAD10 R58 R56 R46 C50 R100 R57 C49 R45 R26 CN10 C39 IC10 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 C66 R77 R55 PAD9 R35 R36 R17 C29 C84 L43 C65 C55 C48 IC9 L31 R96 L3 C20 CN5 L23 C38 L29 C58 C15 C80 C61 L2 Sheet 1 L35 R16 R25 R54 PAD8 R33 R34 R15 C28 C14 L4 CN19 CN9 L1 C16 L42 C79 L39 C47 IC8 C85 L34 C60 C37 CN22 CN18 R61 R59 R14 R24 PAD7 R31 R32 R13 C27 R71 C46 IC7 C76 L33 R76 C36 C19 CN4 L17 C11 L18 C12 L19 C13 L20 C26 CN21 R83 R75 R70 C35 IC6 R103 R95 R90 R74 R10 PAD5 R29 R30 R9 C18 R22 C87 L45 Q1 R69 C44 C25 CN16 IC16 R106 R82 C34 IC5 IC18 C54 R105 R8 R21 L25 PAD4 R27 R28 C24 R7 CN7 CN3 L13 C8 L14 C9 L15 C10 L16 R98 R94 R89 C43 IC4 PROGRAMMAZIONE MICROPROCESSORE J1, J2 SEGNALI DI PROGRAMMAZIONE FPGA IC3, IC6 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 R1 CN15 FA1 CN1 FA2 J1 MASSA DIGITALE Q1 R2 JS4 JS3 JS5 JS1 JS2 1 R189 J2 R3 CN2 IC51 R7 R6 C4 C3 C2 L3 R5 R4 C7 C8 C6 C1 C5 C14 C15 L4 IC2 C23 C24 L11 L157 L156 C34 TP1000 C25 C22 C21 L154 C312 L155 L15 C33 R17 R10 L10 C27 L13 R15 TP24 L8 C26 C29 CN4 IC3 C20 C19 L9 C28 CN3 L6 C16 C17 L7 C18 R9 R11 R12 R13 R14 R16 C32 C35 C36 1 C12 R8 C9 IC1 C13 L5 L2 C11 C10 L1 L12 C37 1 C44 C43 CN18 CN17 C38 L18 CN16 BATTERIA L17 C58 C286 IC49 DL1 BNX1 BT1 C128 +12V C125 C147 DL2 DL3 DL4 K1 MASSAANALOGICA C151 C156 TP15 R186 R187 DL6 L58 C164 C163 R84 R83 L64 L138 94 of 151 L57 DL5 CN14 C160 C159 L56 L55 CN11 R82 R184 R185 C290 C289 L135 L63 DZ4 C165 R85 L71 C169 L139 C291 L140 C293 L141 C294 C295 L142 L69 L68 L66 L67 L70 C283 C284 TP16 C161 DZ5 IC50 R79 R77 R78 C167 Fig. 9.2.3 Test Points and Settings Sheet 2 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 R60 CN9 R51 C154 TP14 C166 C132 C139 D4 D1 1 C102 TP26 DZ3 L49 L51 L65 D3 D2 CN12 C122 X2 L54 L143 C292 C158 R81 L62 L61 L60 L59 FA3 IC13 R59 C124 TP100 C162 R48 R47 C118 +5V IC17 L53 IC19 Sheet 2 L43 C105 L44 C109 C112 L47 L48 TP22 C282 L42 C108 JP1 CN10 C157 R71 C145 R73 R75 C153 R41 L37 C94 L38 C98 C99 L40 C103 L41 1 C142 C146 R76 C155 R80 R56 DZ2 R67 R68 R70 C149 R74 C152 IC18 R72 C150 C111 R46 L46 R50 IC12 R53 C113 TP27 C117 C121 R57 R58 R55 IC15 R61 R62 R63 L50 R65 C131 C135 L52 C130 C134 R66 C140 R69 C143 C133 IC16 C138 C141 R44 DZ1 L45 R54 R64 C137 C136 C120 C116 C119 C127 C126 C129 IC14 R52 C115 C123 C107 R45 R43 R183 TP10 L132 TP28 TP13 L133 C285 C101 C281 TP101 L136 L134 IC11 C287 IC10 L39 C97 C96 C95 X1 C104 R42TP2 TP3 TP11 TP4 R49 C91 C288 L137 R40 C106 L35 C90 L36 C89 C88 C87 R36 R35 R34 R33 R32 R31 C86 C93 MX1 LAMPADA C83 R27 L34 R38 C85 CN7 C82 L33 R28 C100 -12V C77 L31 L30 L32 R25 R26 IC9 C110 C144 C148 C74 C76 C75 J4 R30 R39 C114 C71 C73 R37 C92 BACK LIGHT DISPLAY C67 C68 L28 C80 C81 C79 L29 C84 R29 IC6 C66 C65 ACCELEROMETRO C61 C64 C63 C72 C78 C56 C60 IC8 IC7 C70 L27 J3 CN6 L24 L25 C57 C59 L26 C62 R21 R23 C69 R24 IC4 Test point canali analogici TP2, TP3, TP4, TP10, TP11, TP13 C54 C48 L20 L23 C55 IC5 L22 C53 L21 C52 R19 C51 R18 C50 L19 C49 C45 C42 C41 C40 C39 C47 C46 C168 FA4 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 9.2.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE TEST POINTS AND CPU 2010 BOARD JUMPERS Test Point Number Description TP2 Positive of the tester on TP2 and negative on TP15. Measure of the analog signal of CH2. Signal variations from 0 to 2.5V TP3 Positive of the tester on TP3 and negative on TP15. Measure of the analog signal of CH1. Signal variations from 0 to 2.5V TP4 Positive of the tester on TP4 and negative on TP15. Measure of the analog signal of CH3. Signal variations from 0 to 2.5V TP10 Positive of the tester on TP10 and negative on TP15. Measure of the analog signal of CH6. Signal variations from 0 to 2.5V TP11 Positive of the tester on TP11 and negative on TP15. Measure of the analog signal of CH4. Signal variations from 0 to 2.5V TP13 Positive of the tester on TP13 and negative on TP15. Measure of the analog signal of CH5. Signal variations from 0 to 2.5V TP14 Positive of the tester on TP14 and negative on TP24. Check the presence of -12V. Also reported by the start-up of DL6. TP15 Analogical Ground TP16 Positive of the tester on TP16 and negative on TP24. Check the presence of +12V. Also reported by the start-up of DL5. TP22 Positive of the tester on TP22 and negative on TP24. Check the presence of +5V. Also reported by the start-up of DL1. TP24 Digital Ground TP26 Positive of the tester on TP26 and negative on TP15. Measure of the analog signal of the lamp voltage. Signal variations from 0 to 2.5V TP27 Positive of the tester on TP27 and negative on TP15. Measure of the analog signal of the accelerometer. Signal variations from 0 to 2.5V TP28 Positive of the tester on TP26 and negative on TP15. Measure of the analog signal of the lamp voltage. Signal variations from 0 to 2.5V JP1 [1-2] (Default). On/off control of the back light of the display. [2-3], lamp display always on. J1 Programming condition for the microprocessor J2 Reset condition for the microprocessor J3 Reset condition for the microprocessor J4 No Maskable Interrupt of the microprocessor JS1 Closed (default). Programming signal FPGA IC3, IC6 JS2 Open (default). Programming signal FPGA IC3, IC6 JS3 Open (default). Programming signal FPGA IC3, IC6 JS4 Open (default). Programming signal FPGA IC3, IC6 JS5 Open (default). Programming signal FPGA IC3, IC6 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 95 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 9.2.3 DESCRIPTION OF THE TEST POINTS AND THE DRIVER 2010 BOARD JUMPERS Jumper Number Description TP23 Positive of the tester on TP23 and negative on TP24. Check the presence of +24V. Also reported by the start-up of DL8. Pad1 [2-3] (Default). Current setting for Wash1 motor. Minimum value Pad2 [2-3] (Default). Current setting for Wash2 motor. Minimum value Pad3 [2-3] (Default). Current setting for Wash3 motor. Minimum value Pad4 [Open] (Default). Current setting for Syringe motor. Maximum value Pad5 [1-2] (Default). Current setting for Filter motor. Mean value Pad6 [2-3] (Default). Current setting for Tray Synchronization Device motor. Minimum value Pad7 [2-3] (Default). Current setting for Disp1 motor. Minimum value Pad8 [2-3] (Default). Current setting for Disp2 motor. Minimum value Pad9 [Open] (Default). Current setting for Tray motor. Maximum value Pad10 [Open] (Default). Current setting for Sliding motor. Maximum value Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 96 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 9.2.4 TROUBLESHOOTING The CPU 2010-DRIVERS 2010 boards have been completely realized in Surface Mount Technology (SMT), and therefore integrated circuits cannot be replaced unless SMT reworking equipment is made available. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 97 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 9.3 LOW POWER 9.3.1 DESCRIPTION The Low Power board controls all the hydraulic actuators (solenoid valves, electromagnets, pumps) and in which all the instrument’s functional sensors (error sensors, tank sensors, alarm sensors) enter and are mixed. The board is found on the right side, looking at the instrument from the rear, and is fixed to the frame by 4 automatic hooks located in its 4 corners (see Fig. 9.3.1). 9.3.2 POWER SUPPLY AND CONNECTIONS Fig. 9.3.2 shows all the connections for the board, which is powered directly from the Power Supply Unit through connector CN4 and cable CAB 358. The power supply voltages are +24V and +5V naturally at the ground (GND), and their presence on the board is indicated through two LEDs ( DL1, +5V and DL2, +24V). There are also two fuses on the socket (F3, at 5V and F4 at +24V) to protect the board and the instrument. All these components can be seen in Fig. 9.3.3. Fig. 9.3.1 Layout of the Low Power board in the instrument Low Power Board Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 98 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 To EV7 To EV1 To EV2 To EV3 To EV4 To EV5 Door Lock CAB 553 Short circuit Strip Sensor CAB 548 Tray Lock CAB 552 Door Lock Sensor CAB 550 EV9 CAB 527 Short circuit To CN5 CPU2003 Board CAB 540 EV8 CAB 526 To Power Supply Board CAB 538 To CN4 - Level Sensors Board CAB 541 Fig. 9.3.2 Layout and connections - Sheet 1 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 99 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 PP7 - CAB 524 PP4 - CAB 521 P1 - CAB 520 PP3 - CAB 519 PP1 - CAB 517 Needle2 CAB558A PP6 - CAB 523 PP5 - CAB 522 Needle1 - CAB 558 Washing Well #2 - CAB 529 PP2 - CAB 518 Washing Well CAB 528 Waste CAB 555 #1 Error Waste Warning Level CAB 556 PP8 CAB 525 To EV12 Fig. 9.3.2 Layout and connections - Sheet 2 of 2 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 100 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 Jumper Setting JP1 1-2 (default) TP1 Analogical For solenoid valves EV1,EV2,EV3,EV4 at 24V. For EV at 12V pos. 2-3 TP2 Digital ground JP2 1-2 (default) For solenoid valves EV5,EV7 at 24V. +24V LED For EV at 12V pos. 2-3 +5V LED F3 - +5V Fuse F4 - +24V Fuse Fig. 9.3.3 Test Points and Settings Sheet 1 of 2 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 101 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 Needle 1 & Activation LED Fig. 9.3.3 Test Points and Settings Sheet 2 of 2 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 102 of 151 2 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 9.3.3 TROUBLESHOOTING All the integrated circuits (I.C.) mounted on the board are on the socket, therefore they can be easily replaced in case of breakdown. The components that are more susceptible to breakdown than the others are those controlling the actuators (pumps, solenoid valves, solenoids). Listed below are the actuators and the I.C. that control them. Actuator I.C. Type EV1, EV2, EV3, EV4 IC8 L293E EV5, EV7 IC9 L293E EV8, EV9 IC10 L293E P1, PP1, PP2, PP3 IC11 L293E PP4, PP5, PP6, PP7 IC12 L293E PP8, EV12 IC13 L293E Other possible board anomalies could be: Anomaly Countermeasures LED DL1 is off Replace fuse F3 (the +5V are not present) LED DL2 is off Replace fuse F4 (the +24V are not present) Needle1 or 2 sensor does not work (also LED DL3 does not turn on) The level sensors do not work Responsible I.C.: IC1,IC2,IC3,IC4,IC5,IC6,IC7 Responsible I.C.: IC15,IC16,IC18 (various wells, tanks) Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 103 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 9.4 POWER SUPPLY The power supply unit is located in the lower left part of the Chorus trio (see Fig. 9.4.1) and can be accessed from the rear. Its main function is to transform the line voltage into low voltage direct current needed to power the instrument. Fig 9.4.1 Location of the power supply unit Power supply If the power supply unit needs to be repaired or replaced, follow the procedure below. 1) Disconnect from the mains power supply. 2) Remove the protective housing 3) Disconnect all the connections described in Fig.4.3 4) Loosen the 4 screws ( F1-F4) Fig. 9.4.2, that fasten it to the frame. 5) Lift the rear part to allow it to come out of the profile of the plastic housing and slip it out of the instrument. If it needs to be opened, unscrew the 6 screws (V1-V6) that fasten the sheet metal cover and then remove it by sliding it towards the rear part of the power supply unit. The boards contained in the power supply unit will be described in the following chapters. F2 Fig. Power Supply Unit 9.4.2 V3 Chassis V4 V2 V1 V5 V6 F3 F1 F4 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 104 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 9.5 DESCRIPTION The Rev.3 Power Supply board is responsible for different things inside the power supply unit; from regulating the lamp voltage, to the controlling of the heater, to the switching of the output voltages from the power supply unit and the signals from the CPU 2010 that go to the Modem board, to powering the cooling fans. Fig. 9.5.1 shows the positioning of the board in the case of the power supply unit, while Fig. 9.5.2 shows the connections that go in and out of the power supply unit. Power Supply Board Fig. 9.5.1 Location of the Power Supply Board Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 105 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL A CN3 di CHSMIT30 CPU 2010 CAB xxx A CN6 di CPU 2010 CAB xxx A CN7 di CAB xxx PSU2 CN1 D1 CN2 CPU 2010 1 +5V PP1 CN3 CN4 COM IC1 + V Scheda Connectors - V Scheda Power Supply IC6 N CN2 L MC IC4 Q1 C3 C2 L2 L1 L Q2 R5 R9 C4 Q3 R2 R3 C1 Q4 R4 R10 CN3 R1 R8 CN3A N Q2 - V L5 L6 R6 DL2 R7 - V PSU1 - V + V + V + V CN5 C5 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 TP1 JP1 L3 C6 L4 106 of 151 CN1 CN9 L8 CN10 J1 CN8 DL1 C7 C8 L7 CN7 CN4 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 To CN21 CPU 2010 V5 Board CAB 535 To CN2 Modem BoardCAB 539 Power Supply PSU1 Fig. 9.5.2 Layout and connections - Sheet 1 of 2 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 107 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL Lamp CAB 542 CHSMIT30 Heater CAB 554 CPU 2010 V5 Board CAB 536-536A Low Power Board - Printer CAB 538-538A Power Supply PSU2 Power Supply Fan Fig. 9.5.2 Layout and connections - Sheet 2 of 2 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 108 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 9.5.1 TROUBLESHOOTING Listed below are possible problems that may be caused by the Power Supply Board. The lamp does not switch on Is D2 on? YES check the connection that goes to the lamp or check the lamp itself NO 1) Are there 24V between TP1 (GND) and Pin 1 of CN2? 2) Are there 5V between TP1 and R1? If both conditions are met this indicates that IC1 is damaged and the board needs to be replaced If 1) is yes and 2) is no, then the command is not arriving from the CPU. Vice versa, if 2) is yes and 1) is no then the power supply unit that regulates the 24V (PSU1) is damaged and it needs to be replaced. The heater doesn’t work If you have an oscilloscope, place the probe between TP1 (GND) and TP3. Do you see a square wave? YES 1) The heater is OK? (check the resistance continuity) 2) Are there 24V between TP1 (GND) and Pin 1 of CN2? Replace the heater if 1) is not true or power supply unit PSU1 if 2) is not true. change the board NO Try to replace IC5. If the defect continues, To replace the board, disconnect all the wires and unscrew the 4 screws located in its corners. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 109 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL 9.6 CONNECTORS BOARD CHSMIT30 9.6.1 DESCRIPTION The function of the Connectors Board (C0nnectos 2010 V4) is to interface the Chorus trio with the outside world. There are connectors to connect it to different peripheral devices. Any faults to the board can jeopardize the possibility of connecting the Chorus trio to an external PC, therefore making it impossible to update the firmware or to simply communicate with the instrument. Power supply The Connectors Board is powered at +5V and at +3.3V between the CAB xxx that originates from the CPU2010 Board. The presence of power can be checked by observing whether LED Dl1 (+5V) and LED Dl2 (+3.3V) are on. The board is fastened to the chassis with 5 screws located in the corners of the board. If it must be replaced, just remove the connections, the fastons to the power connector and unscrew the 5 screws. To make the extraction of the board easier, the power socket must also be removed by loosening the two screws holding it to the rear panel of the power supply unit. Fig. 9.6.1 shows the layout of the board inside the chassis. Fig. 9.6.1 Location of the Connectors2010 Board Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 110 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 CN1 A CN6 CPU 2010 Board CAB xxx CN2 A CN3 CPU 2010 Board CAB xxx Fig. 9.6.2 Layout and connections Sheet 1 of 2 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 111 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 C1 Q1 Q2 R3 R2 L1 C2 R1 L2 R4 C3 R8 Q4 R10 Q3 R5 R9 C4 R6 R7 DL1 DL2 CN3 TP1 C5 L4 C6 L3 C8 C7 L8 L7 L6 L5 CN3A JP1 J1 CN4 CN5 Connettore MEMORY CARD Connettore Connettore Connettore HOST Fig. 9.6.2 Layout and connections - Sheet 2 of 2 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 112 of 151 EXT SERVICE BARCODE READER Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 9.6.2 TROUBLESHOOTING The board was realized using SMD technology, therefore the board cannot be repaired in the field. CN1 Q1 CN2 C1 Q2 R3 R2 L1 C2 R1 L2 R4 C3 R8 Q4 R10 Q3 R5 R9 C4 R6 R7 DL1 DL2 CN3 TP1 C5 L4 C6 L3 C8 C7 L8 L7 L6 L5 CN3A JP1 J1 CN4 CN5 Fig.9.6.3 Signalling LED Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 113 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 10 SERVICE PROCEDURES 10.1 PROGRAMMING CPU 2010 If the board ever needs to be replaced after a fault, use the following procedures to speed up the technical intervention and to ensure a positive result. Firstly, you must verify that you can connect to the instrument; this is done through a serial cable from the "EXT SERVICE" connector to a PC which has the WinChorus trio program. 10.1.1 SERVICE APPLICATION Launch the program and check if the instrument is connected by observing whether the firmware release sign appears. Then wait for a window to open. Fig. 10.1.1 Entry into the program Fig. 10.1.2 Connection verification Depending on whether we were able to connect with the instrument or not, we have two choices: Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 114 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL 10.1.2 CONNECTION WITH CHORUS TRIO SUCCESSFUL CHSMIT30 The first operation to perform is to download the instrument’s hardware parameters onto our PC so that they can then be reloaded onto the new board. To do this from the application click on Settings and then Parameters Fig. 10.1.3 HW Parameters Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 115 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 The hardware parameters setting window will appear. Click on Save to file Fig. 10.1.4 HW Parameters The name with which to save the parameters file is requested; give it a logical name (i.e. Chorus trio followed by the machine’s serial number) and then confirm with Save Fig. 10.1.5 Saving the HW parameters Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 116 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL 10.1.3 SAVING METHODS CHSMIT30 At this point we can start to save the methods, which are nothing more than the tests the machine is able to perform. From the application click on Methods and then on Save to file Fig. 10.1.6 Transfer of Method Set Fig. 10.1.7 Transfer of Method Set window Now click on Save. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 117 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL 10.1.4 CONNECTION WITH CHORUS TRIO UNSUCCESSFUL CHSMIT30 If you were not able to connect, this means that something happened that relates to the serial connection, and there are two possible scenarios: 1) The fault is hardware related; in this case you will not be able to connect in any manner. 2) The microcontroller lost the information to be able to communicate with the outside; in this case you can still connect by downloading a basic program (loader.bin) into its memory which will allow us to dialogue with the board. To verify which of the two situations we are in, do as follows: Click on Commands from the main menu then on Firmware / Write The window instructing you to press the programming button will appear. Fig. 10.1.8 Initial programming Select the programming file and click on Open. If we get a Device error message, this means that hardware is the problem and you can try to install the loader program. If this is not possible, the only other option is to change the board. Fig. 10.1.10 Time-out Error Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 118 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 If the connection is active the Chorus By clicking on Write the following window will appear and the *.bin file will be downloaded into the micro-controller’s memory Fig. 10.1.11 Check Sum But if a communication error appears, as in this case, a loader program must be installed. To do this, with Chorus manager active, insert the Boot loader board at the USB cable and wait for the Message Box: Insert the Boot loader onto the CPU2010 board and wait. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 119 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 Then switch off Chorus and disconnect the Boot loader board, then reprogram the Chorus in the previously indicated manner. We now need to reload the previously saved parameters and methods. 10.1.5 LOADING OF PARAMETERS AND METHODS Turn on the instrument. The errors regarding the hardware parameters will appear on the first screen. From the main menu of Chorus manager trio (on the PC) click on Settings and then Parameters Fig. 10.1.14 Loading of HW Parameters The hardware parameters setting window will appear. Click on Load from file Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 120 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 Fig. 10.1.15 HW Parameters Window The name of the file to load will be requested. Select the file that we previously saved and then confirm with Open The hardware parameters setting screen will again appear. Click on Store. Lets now move to the loading of the methods. From the main menu of WinChorus trio (on the PC) click on Methods and then on Load from file Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 121 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 Now click on Open and the previously selected parameter will be saved. Load all the methods by clicking on Store. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 122 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 10.2 PROGRAMMING THE TC1100 10.2.1 PREREQUISITES The following must be available in order to program the TC1100 barcode reader: • “sm@rtset rel 1.10” configuration software from Datalogic (setup is found in the “*” folder of the CD) • “serial interface for TC110.xml” configuration file, located in the “*” folder of the CD • Premade serial connection cable (see diagram) • A 5V power supply unit to power the reader • A PC with an open serial port 10.2.2 CONNECTING THE READER TO THE PC Connect the RS232 connector of the premade cable to an open serial port on the PC and connect the two molex connectors in their respective sockets (J1 and J2) on the reader. Connect the 5V power supply unit to the cable and check that the red LED on the reader turns on. 10.2.3 INSTALLATION OF THE CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE Launch the setup file sm@rtset rel 1.10.exe and follow the instructions. A new “Datalogic” link will be created in the programs section in the Start Menu. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 123 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL 10.2.4 LAUNCH THE CONFIGURATION PROGRAM CHSMIT30 Launch the program Sm@rtset (start menu/programs/Datalogic/sm@rset/sm@rtset) and close the information screen Select Load from file in the window below Select the “serial interface for TC110.xml” configuration file (can be found on the CD) A summary screen will be displayed; click on end Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 124 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 Select the interface entry from the right menu and check the reader parameters (in the example window, the reader is already set in RS232 mode). Click on the synchronize icon (circled in red) In the window below, click the button circled in red; a notice will inform you that the device was recognized. Click on exit Check that the Save in reader’s EEPROM option has been selected and click on Write configuration Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 125 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 Click on next The configuration summary screen Click on end and exit the program. will be displayed when The device has now been correctly programmed. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 126 of 151 finished. Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL 10.2.5 CHSMIT30 WIRING DIAGRAM OF THE CONNECTION CABLE The power must be supplied externally through a 5V power supply unit. - J2 Jack 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 + Molex 51021-0800 6 1 J1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Gnd Rx Tx Molex 51021-0800 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 127 of 151 RS232 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 10.3 PROGRAMMING THE DLC6065 BARCODE READER The CCD DLC6065 reads barcodes automatically as well as on contact. The front window projects a line of light which must cross the entire code. The best conditions for reading are obtained when the reader handle is kept parallel to the surface on which the code is found (see fig. 10.4.1). Fig. 10.4.1. 10.3.1 CONNECT THE READER TO THE INSTRUMENT THROUGH THE RS232 CABLE Insert the RJ connector of the RS232 cable (CAB350) into the socket located at the base of the reader and push until the tab clicks into place; connect the other end of the cable to the serial port on the Chorus trio labelled Barcode (fig. 10.4.2). Warning: since the serial port also supplies the power, it is best to connect the reader with the instrument off. Fig. 10.4.2. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 128 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL 10.3.2 DISCONNECT THE RS232 CABLE CHSMIT30 To disconnect the cable from the reader, just lightly push a pointed object (i.e. a paper clip) into the hole located near the base and slip off the RJ connector (fig. 10.4.3). Fig. 10.4.3. 10.3.3 ENABLING SERIAL COMMUNICATION The DLC 6065 reader exits from the factory ready for use with the Chorus trio. If, for any reason, the reader loses the default configuration, serial communication must be restored. This operation is done by having the reader scan the codes reported below in sequential order (to read a code just rest the wand on the code and press the button). • The reader goes into configuration mode by scanning the first barcode (command $+) • The reader enables the serial interface by scanning the second barcode (command CP0) • The reader saves and exits the configuration mode by scanning the third barcode (command $-) Note: This operation can be done from any software window. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 129 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 10.4 PROGRAMMING BARCODE READER ZEBEX Z 3080 The CCD Z 3080 reads barcodes automatically as well as on contact. The front window projects a line of light which must cross the entire code. The best conditions for reading are obtained when the reader handle is kept parallel to the surface on which the code is found (see fig. 10.5.1). Fig. 10.5.1. 10.4.1 CONNECT THE READER TO THE INSTRUMENT THROUGH THE RS232 CABLE Insert the RJ connector of the RS232 cable (CAB350) into the socket located at the base of the reader and push until the tab clicks into place; connect the other end of the cable to the serial port on the Chorus trio labelled Barcode (fig. 10.5.2). Warning: since the serial port also supplies the power, it is best to connect the reader with the instrument off. Fig. 10.5.2. 10.4.2 DISCONNECT THE RS232 CABLE To disconnect the cable from the reader, just lightly push a pointed object (i.e. a paper clip) into the hole located near the base and slip off the RJ connector (fig. 10.5.3). Fig. 10.5.3 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 130 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 10.4.3 PROGRAMMING PARAMETERS This table gives the default settings of all the programmable parameters. The default settings will be restored whenever the "Reset" programming label is scanned and the laser scanner is in programming mode. DEFAULT VALUES PARAMETERS OF OPERATING Function Default Values Scanning Mode Selection Trigger mode Header and trailer None Inter-Message delay Normal Inter-Character delay Normal Message/Block mode selection Message Send command in block mode Code identifier transmitting Disable PREDEFINED IDENTIFIERS* MSI barcode identifier code P MATRIX 25 barcode identifier code G DEFAULT VALUES OF KEYBOARD EMULATION PARAMETERS SETTING Function Keyboard selection Default Values type IBM PC/AT USA Message terminator Enter/ carriage Return DEFAULT VALUES OF RS-232C SERIAL COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS Function Communication Medium L * Disable Good read beeper tone selection Code 93 barcode identifier code BARCODE Default Values Handshaking protocol None ACK/NAK response time setting 300 msec Baud rate 9600 Data bit 8 Stop bit 1 Parity Mark Message terminator selection CR/LF Code 39 barcode identifier code M DEFAULT VALUES OF EMULATION PARAMETERS ITF 2 of 5 barcode identifier code I Function Chinese post code identifier code H * * WAND Default Values Wand emulation speed Normal Wand emulation output Black High = UPC-E barcode identifier code E UPC-A barcode identifier code A Note: For wand emulation, the configuration is only effective for the items with asterisk (*). EAN-13 barcode identifier code F EAN-8 barcode identifier code DEFAULT VALUES OF EMULATION PARAMETERS FF Codabar barcode identifier code N * Code 128 barcode identifier code K * Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 Function Default Values Keyboard Type US Keyboard Message Terminator Enter 131 of 151 USB Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL DEFAULT VALUES PARAMETERS Function Reading codes * Selection * OF Code Default Value Code 39 Enable ITF 2 of 5 Enable Chinese Post Code Disable UPC/EAN/JAN Enable Coda bar Enable MSI Enable Code 93 Enable EAN-128 Disable * MATRIX 25 Disable Disable Codes Standard Start/stop characters Not transmitting Check digit Disabled Concatenation Off Interleaved Length 6-32 digits 2 of 5 Check digit Disable Chinese Post Length 10~16 digits Code Check digit Transmit Format All Addendum Disable UPC-E=UPC-A Disabled UPC/EAN/JAN UPC-A leading digit Transmit Coda bar Code 128 UPC-A check digit Transmit UPC-E leading digit Transmit UPC-E check digit Transmit Type Standard Start/stop characters A, B, C, D Length 6~32 digits FNC 2 append Disable Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 Length Variable Check digit Transmit Italian Pharmacy Transmit "A" Character Not transmitting MATRIX 25 Length Fix 10 digits Check digit Disable MSI Note: The configuration of the items with asterisk (*) is effective when being appointed in advance. PROGRAM PROCEDURE BARCODE MENUS Disable ISSN/ ISBN Code 39 Disable Disable * *Italian Pharmacy Check digit Disable Code 128 ITAT CHSMIT30 DECODING NO NO YES YES SYSTEM SETTING Start of Configuration 132 of 151 USING Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL RESET CHSMIT30 The reading of the "RESET” label turns all the parameters back to default values. When you intend to turn your scanner back to default parameter, please scans the "Start of configuration" label first, then scan "RESET" label • The reading of "ABORT" ABORT all parameters Reset PC/AT End 2. Quick Settings for RS 232 Mode the label discards Program the Program Reset RS-232C End read prior to the "End of configuration". RS-232C • The scanner remains in the last interface mode PC/AT when the scanner is reset. The label below should be scanned if Program German Keyboard the scanner is configured USB the first time. WAND EMULATION 3. Quick Settings for German Language Keyboard The reading of the “SHOW VERSION” label will be show firmware version. End SHOW VERSION End of Configuration QUICK SETTING 1. Quick Settings for Keyboard Wedge Mode Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 133 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 10.5 MAINTENANCE 10.5.1 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Must be done as needed by the user and involves the replacing of consumables, which are: • The replacement of the wash and buffer tanks when indicated by the instrument • The replacement or emptying of the waste tank. • The thermal paper for the printer. If an initial check is performed at instrument start-up, a control procedure of every device (electronic, mechanical and hydraulic) is carried out. This procedure involves: • priming if the instrument was idle for more than 5 hours • washing of the internal parts • checking the functionality of the syringes, washers and dispensers • check of the optical calibration. Any anomalies or errors will appear in the error window and, depending on the type, may or may not be removed by the user (see Operating Manual). The wash procedure must be launched at the end of the work day in order to prevent incrustations from forming on the needles, tubes, etc. (see Operating Manual). The sanitization procedure is one of the maintenance operations to be performed at the user’s discretion. This procedure is similar to the washing except that a tank of antibacterial solution is used in place of the cleaning solution. The purpose of this procedure is to eliminate bacterial colonies and fungi which, over time, can begin to grow in the hydraulic circuit. This procedure can even be performed at a frequency of every two weeks if more than 30,000 tests are performed on the instrument per year. Refer to the operating manual for the performing of this procedure. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 134 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL 10.5.2 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHSMIT30 Must be performed by Technical Personnel and involves working on the inside of the instrument. The material needed to perform the maintenance, besides the standard supplied replacement parts, are the following: 1. Sponges for the dispenser needles 2. Springs for the dispenser needles 3. Springs for the washer needles 4. Strip holder springs 5. Dispenser needle 6. Aspiration needle 7. Washer needle 8. Sleeve DBL 408 or LBBR4 9. Novoprene tube 2.5 x 1 for Sr 10/30 10.Novoprene tube 4.1 x 1.6 for Sr 10/50 11.Tuva tube 1.5 x 3 12.Cristal tube 3 x 5 13.Cristal tube 6 x 9 14.Cristal tube 9 x 13 15.Diaphragm for pump NF 30 16.Hydraulic fittings: • CPC MS 2 • CPC ME 2 • Standard WES 6 1/8 • Standard GES 6 1/8 • Standard WES 8 1/4 • Value X230-6 • Value Y220-6 • Value Y210-6 • Value T210-6 • Value AC-6 17.OR 2-015 18.OR 2-004 19.OR 2-007 20.OR internal diameter 8 mm thickness 1mm 21.Optical filter 650 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 135 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL 22.Optical filter 610 CHSMIT30 23.Heat filter 03FHA007 24.Toothed belt T 2.5 x 305 H 20 25.Toothed belt T 2.5 x 480 H 6 26.Probe 27.Sensor screws 28.Miscellaneous screws 29.Gloves 30.Safety glasses 31.Small jars (20 x 20 x 15) for immersing the parts 32.Cleaning liquid with disinfecting and degreasing properties 33.WD40 (lubricant spray) 34.Silicone oil 35.Silicone grease 36.Needle cleaning pads (0.6 0.8 mm drill bit) 37.Pad for cleaning the probes (steel or PVC rod, diameter 2.5 mm length 30 cm) Use the following precautions before starting any intervention: - Check the number of tests performed since the last maintenance intervention - Start the sanitization procedure - Unplug the instrument from the electrical power outlet - Wear protective glasses and gloves The maintenance for each device will be described in the following paragraphs. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 136 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL 10.5.3 WASH WELL FOR THE DISPENSER NEEDLES CHSMIT30 Dirt accumulates in the flat area around the slit from which the well is accessed, above and inside the well itself (see Errore. L'origine riferimento non è stata trovata.0.5.1 ) The following is therefore required: • Disassemble the wash well • Remove and replace the sponges with new ones • Disassemble all the hydraulic fittings, including the sprayers, removing all possible gaskets or sealing elements • Immerse all the parts in good condition in a disinfecting and cleanser solution and replace any worn parts. Sponge #2 Fig. 10.6.1 Sponge #1 Dry and reassemble all the parts of the well, making sure that the teflon gaskets have been replaced. Before remounting it on the platform, clean it. Fig. 10.6.2 Hydraulic wash fitting Hydraulic drain fitting Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 137 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL 10.5.4 DISPENSERS #1 AND #2 CHSMIT30 Dirt mainly accumulates: on the needles, at the base of the dispensers, on the drive and around the slider guide. The following is therefore required: - Disassemble the two dispensers from the X carriage - Disassemble the needles - Check that the needles are in good condition and that the line is perfectly open and free of incrustations. If the user complains about perforation errors, replace the suspected needle and replace both after 5000 tests. - Check the needle-cable sensor contact. - Disassemble the bracket guide, clean any incrustations with WD40 and lubricate the guide with silicone oil. - Check the needle spring and replace it if rusted. - Reassemble the unit without mounting it onto the drive. Fig. 10.6.4 Dispenser Bracket Guide Needle Fig. 10.6.3 Dispensers #1 and #2 mounted on the X carriage Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 138 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL 10.5.5 CHSMIT30 X-AXIS GUIDE - Loosen the screws holding the motor in order to loosen the belt - Remove the drive from the guide carriage and clean it - Disassemble the plate guide, being careful that the carriage does not come off, then clean and lubricate it. - Check that the belt is not worn, otherwise replace it. - Clean the platform before remounting everything. Belt Platfor Drive Motor Guide Fig 10.6.5 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 139 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL 10.5.6 CHSMIT30 WASHERS 21 – 25 – 28 Dirt mainly accumulates on the needles and at the base of the washers (see Fig. 10.5.6) - Remove the three washers from the plate - Remove the needles from the washers - Check that the needles are in good condition and that the lines are perfectly open and free of incrustations. - Remove the guide from the bracket for all washers - Clean the bracket and the guide and any incrustations with WD40 and lubricate the guide with silicone oil. - Check the needle springs and replace them if rusted or after 5000 tests. - Check the spherical slide couplings of the needles. Replace if worn or encrusted. After the platform has been cleaned, the units can be remounted. Bracket Guide Fig 10.6.6 Washer dirtiness Needl Fig. 10.6.7 Washers #1 and #2 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 140 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL 10.5.7 CHSMIT30 OPTICAL UNIT During normal operation dirt and dust deposit on the tray and on the lenses of the optical unit, which must therefore be removed and cleaned separately. The optical unit is made up of two parts: • Emitter: a plastic block on which the 2 optical fibers and the lens plate are mounted. This piece is mounted on the upper platform • Receiver: a plastic block on which the printed circuit for the optical receivers and the lens plate are mounted. This piece is mounted below the lower platform Let’s see where they are positioned in the machine. Layout of the emitters Emitter 3-4 Emitter 1-2 Emitter 5-6 Optical fibres Fig. 10.6.8 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 141 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 To remove the emitter from the machine, just loosen the two screws fastening it to the upper platform. When lifting it from the platform, we can now see from below the lenses that we will take out by removing the two screws. Using a cloth, delicately clean the lenses, being careful not to scratch them. Warning: when the lenses are remounted, their convexity direction must be respected. Light emitter Fastening screws li ht itt Lenses Lens fastening screws Fig. 10.6.9 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 142 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 Positioning of the Receivers As mentioned previously, the receivers are mounted below the lower platform. The figure below shows their layout Receiver 5-6 Receiver 5-6 Receiver 1-2 Fig. 10.6.10 To remove the receiver, loosen the two screws fastening it to the lower platform. Slide it from its seat and unplug the wire from the board. Now that we can see the lenses, take off the plastic by removing the two screws. Using a cloth, delicately clean the lenses, being careful not to scratch them. Warning: when the lenses are remounted, their convexity direction must be respected. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 143 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 Receiver Receiver board Lenses Lens fastening screws Fastening screws i Fig. 10.6.11 Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 144 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL 10.5.8 CHSMIT30 WASHER WELLS Remove the two wells from the lower platform by loosening the screws, Clean the sensor contacts, removing any incrustations on the contacts and in the body of the well Check the conductivity of the sensors Make sure that the platform is clean before repositioning them. Sensors Well Fig. 10.6.11 10.5.9 UPPER PLATE Dirt accumulates in the points where the devices are mounted, therefore clean the platform around the devices, especially in the slits and any other places where dirt is found. Use disinfecting/cleaning liquid and dry. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 145 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 10.5.10 CAROUSEL The cleaning of the carousel is done in two phases: - upper plate of the tray, accessing the slit on the platform in correspondence with the x-axis shifting (see Fig. 10.5.12) and clean, sector by sector, both the upper part and inside the strip positioning chamber. Be sure not to use abrasive liquids and/or substances that can remove the numbering printed on the tray. Fig 10.6.12 Check of the strip holding springs. Insert a strip in each of the thirty strip positions and check that the spring holds it in place. Replace it if it does not hold. To remove the springs, take off the sealing ring to which the fastening screws access from the special opening in the platform. 10.5.11 PERISTALTIC PUMPS • Disassemble the heads, leaving the pump in its place • Remove and clean the plastic residues on the rollers and on the internal walls of the head Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 146 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL • Replace the tube • Remount the head CHSMIT30 Fig 10.6.14 10.5.12 DIAPHRAGM PUMP • Disassemble the head of the pump • Clean the internal diaphragm and the head Remount the head, being careful of its direction of flow in order to avoid switching the aspiration/expulsion flow (see fig.10.5.7) Fig 10.6.15 10.5.13 HYDRAULIC WASTE AND SYRINGE UNIT Dirt mainly accumulates in the contact points between removable parts (ex: covers, hydraulic fittings, sensors, caps, brackets, etc. (see fig. 10.5.9). Perform the following steps for a deep cleaning, using the normal disinfecting/cleaning liquid. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 147 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 • Disassemble the waste well unit by removing the two screws holding it to the instrument’s frame. • Remove the syringe unit (Fig. 10.5.9) from the bracket (1). Fig 10.6.16 10.5.14 HYDRAULIC UNIT - Disassemble the head of the peristaltic pump (PP8) Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 148 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 - Remove and clean the plastic residues on the rollers and on the internal walls of the head - Replace the tube and remount the head. - Remove the waste well (from the rod) and completely disassemble it. - Clean them by immersing in cleaning liquid for 30’. - Clean the sensor contacts. - Check all the hydraulic fittings and replace those that are worn. - Reassemble the wells, remount the fittings and replace the seals (teflon and silicone). - Check the conductivity of the sensors - Check the cleanliness of the tubes and replace them if they are not clean. - Reposition the well on the rod (2)(see fig.10.5.8) Sensor Fig. 10.6.17 10.5.15 SYRINGE UNIT - Unscrew the syringes from the Plexiglas support - Extract the piston from the syringe, clean it and grease the teflon tip with silicone grease (this operation requires a lot of skill) Warning: when handling the syringe, do not push the piston so that it exits the side of the ring nut otherwise the tip will become damaged when it is reinserted. - Check the conditions of the syringe O-rings and replace them if necessary. - Screw the syringe onto the Plexiglas support and fasten the piece. - Check the hydraulic fittings by disassembling them from the Plexiglas manifold, removing the silicone Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 149 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 - Put new silicone on the fittings and reposition them on the Plexiglas manifold - Clean the syringe feed screw with WD40 and lubricate with silicone oil. - Check the tightness of the screws, especially those for the joint - Reposition the syringe on the cross beam (1 Fig. 10.5.8 ) and remount everything on the instrument’s frame. 250 μl Plexiglas support Fig 10.6.18 10.5.16 ROTATION The rotation requires no special maintenance operations besides cleaning of the dust and checking the voltage and the condition of the belt. 10.5.17 TRAY SYNCHRONIZATION DEVICE Check the tightness of the screws of the coupling for the tray synchronization device 10.5.18 LAMP BOX AND FILTER HANDLER - Remove the lamp box from the LCD support - Remove the filter handler from the lamp box - Remove the support guide, clean it and lubricate it Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 150 of 151 Chorus trio – SERVICE MANUAL CHSMIT30 - Remove and clean the filters, being careful not to scratch them or leave halos. Check their overall condition and replace if necessary - Check the OR spacer for the filters: when the filters are mounted, their container must have no play. - Check the heat filter. Clean and replace if broken or worn. - Remove any trace of residue and dust. - Remount the filter handler - Remount the lamp box - Remount the box onto the LCD support 10.5.19 TANK PROBES Dirt mainly accumulates in the hydraulic piping (incrustations) and on the sensor contacts (incrustations and rust). For incrustations on the sensors, clean them with disinfecting/cleaning liquid. In case of rust, clean with WD40 and disinfecting/cleaning liquid and/or replace the probe. Check the conductivity of the sensors Check the hydraulic piping. 10.5.20 TUBING This check pertains to all the tubes in the instrument. Replace any tube that has mould or other residues. Version 3.0 – Revision 0 - 29/11/12 151 of 151