Advanced Bilirubin Stat-Analyzer BR2 Manuale utente
The Advanced® Bilirubin
Stat-Analyzer™ Photometer
Models BR2 and BR2E
for Neonatal Samples
User’s Guide
BR25EN Rev14 06338
Copyright
This user’s guide is copyrighted by Advanced Instruments, Inc. with all
rights reserved. Under copyright laws, this guide may not be reproduced in
any form, in whole or part, without the prior written consent of Advanced
Instruments.
© 2003 Advanced Instruments, Inc.
Advanced Instruments has reviewed this guide thoroughly. All material
contained within is believed reliable, but the accuracy and completeness
are not guaranteed or warranted, and are not intended to be representations
or warranties concerning the product described.
Hot-Line®Service
If you have any questions or problems regarding the proper operation of
your instrument, please contact our Hot-Line Service department by call-
ing one of the following numbers.
• 800-225-4034 (toll-free within the USA and Canada; after normal busi-
ness hours, dial extension 2191)
• +US 781-320-9000 (elsewhere)
• 781-320-0811 (fax)
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Table of Contents
Supplies, Parts & Accessories v
Safe Use vii
Symbol conventions vii
General cautions viii
Foreword xi
Intended Use xi
Operating Principles
A. General xi
B. Total Bilirubin xi
C. Direct Bilirubin xii
Figure 1: BR2 and BR2E Block Diagram xii
Chapter 1 — Installation & Setup 1
A. Unpack the instrument 1
B. Functions of controls 2
C. Operational requirements 4
D. Operational checks 8
Figure 2: Model BR2 and BR2E Photometer and Accessories 3
Figure 3: Major Parts and Controls 5
Figure 4: Back Panel 6
Table 1: Model BR2 and BR2E Photometer Packing List 3
Chapter 2 — Instrument Operation 9
Hazardous material cautions 9
A. Warm up 9
B. Test kits 10
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C. Sample preparation and handling 11
D. Procedure 12
E. Abbreviated operating instructions 14
Chapter 3 — Calibration & Standards 17
A. Standards 17
B. Bilirubin-equivalent solutions 18
C. Calibration procedure 19
Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting & Service 21
Service & maintenance cautions 21
A. Obtaining service 22
B. Troubleshooting checks 24
C. Preventive Maintenance 24
D. Fuse replacement 24
Appendices 27
Appendix A — Troubleshooting table 27
Appendix B — Product specications 29
Appendix C — Regulatory notices 31
Appendix D — Warranty and warranty duties 35
Appendix E — Symbol denitions 39
Appendix F — Product Disposal and Recycling 43
Appendix G — Service log 45
Index 47
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Supplies, Parts &
Accessories
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To order parts and accessories, contact the Advanced
Instruments Customer Service Department.
• 800-225-4034 (toll-free within the USA and Canada)
• +US 781-320-9000 (elsewhere)
• 781-320-3669 (fax)
DESCRIPTION
Total Bilirubin Test Kit, Reagents and Cuvettes for 100
determinations
Total and Direct Test Kit, Reagents and Cuvettes for 100
determinations
Disposable Cuvettes
BR2/BR2E User’s Guide
BR2/BR2E Service Manual
Power Cord (specify voltage and country)
PART NO.
B2A101
B2A102
B2A800
BR25
BR25SM
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Safe Use
To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, re, and
damage to your instrument, please read and observe the precau-
tions in this User’s Guide.
• If the product is used in a manner not in accordance with
the equipment design, operating instructions or manufactur-
er’s recommendations, the operation of the product may be
impaired to the extent that a safety hazard is created.
•Do not attempt to perform electrical work if you are not
fully qualied. This manual is not a substitute for electrical
training.
Symbol conventions
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important oper-
ating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the litera-
ture accompanying this product.
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equi-
lateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclo-
sure that may be of sufcient magnitude to constitute risk of
electric shock to persons.
The static symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of internal components that
could be damaged by static electricity.
This static symbol is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of a specic component that could be damaged by stat-
ic electricity.
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This symbol indicates the presence of alternating current (AC).
This symbol indicates the presence of a fuse.
This symbol indicates the presence of protective earth ground.
General cautions
• This product should be operated only with the type of power source
indicated on the product’s electrical ratings label. Refer to the
installation instructions included with the product.
• If the power cord provided is replaced for any reason or if an alter-
nate cord is used, the cord must be approved for use in the local
country. The power cord must be approved for the product’s listed
operating voltage and be rated at least 20% greater than the ampere
ratings marked on the product’s electrical ratings label. The cord
end that connects to the product must have an IEC 60320 connector.
• Plug the product into an approved grounded electrical outlet.
• Do not disable the power cord’s grounding plug.
• If an extension cord or power strip is used, make sure that the cord
or strip is rated for the product, and that the total ampere ratings of
all products plugged into the extension cord or strip do not exceed
80% of the cord’s or strip’s rating limit.
• Route power cords so that they will not be walked on, tripped on, or
pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular atten-
tion to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord exits
the product.
• Do not pull on cords and cables. When unplugging cords or cables,
grasp the corresponding connector.
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Safe Use
• Do not install or use this product in any area subject to extreme
short-term temperature variations, or locations that exceed the speci-
ed operating environment temperatures.
• Never use this product in a wet area.
• To avoid injury or re hazard, do not operate this product in an
explosive atmosphere.
• Do not install or use the product on an unstable, non-level work sur-
face.
• Do not operate this product with the covers removed or unsecured.
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