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Set the rack handler to standby mode after routine work at the end of the day.
During periods of inactivity and at the end of the day, set the rack handler READY/STANDBY switch to Standby. While in standby, power is applied to all main components of the rack handler. If you must remove the power completely from the rack handler, unplug the power cord from the rear of the analyzer or set the main switch of the rack handler main PCB chassis to OFF.
IMPORTANT
Do not turn the Ready/Standby switch to Standby while running samples on the universal rack handler. If this happens, then you must initialize the system before rerunning the racks. If you rerun the racks without initializing the system, the system sends an 8795 disconnect error.
After you turn on the system, set the rack handler Ready/Standby switch to Ready. When the analyzer completes the wash cycles, the system is ready to run samples.
IMPORTANT
If the Ready/Standby switch is turned to Standby and back to Ready while racks are on the rack handler conveyors, the rack handler initializes by clearing all racks to the outfeed tray. Do not initialize the system before the rack handler completes initialization. Failure to allow the rack handler to complete initialization can cause a rack jam or hardware error.
Automatic startup settings in the system software do not apply to the rack handler.
Universal rack handler sequence of operation
After pausing the system, you can start reruns from the sample tray.
Place sample containers chosen in the Order Entry window in the racks. You can use 5-mL, 7-mL, or 10-mL collection tubes or 2-mL sample cups. You have to put the small sample cups into plastic holders before you place them in the tray positions.
The dead volume for the collection tubes is 200 µL, and the dead volume for the sample cups is 50 µL.
IMPORTANT
The operator is responsible for ensuring that there is sufficient sample for all tests requested and that all tubes are uncapped.
If you use the ADVIA Chemistry system in conjunction with an ADVIA Centaur system, select here for allowable tube sizes. You must use the same tube size for every tube in a rack.
Barcode readers at LS1 and LS2 read the labels on the tubes before sample aspiration. Samples are only identified by barcodes. The universal rack handler does not use position numbers.
Each rack has five positions for sample containers. Each position has an open slot through which barcode labels on the sample containers must be visible. As the rack moves through the barcode reader, the reader reads the labels through the slots.
As the sample rack reaches LS2, the DPP aspirates sample first from position 5 of the rack and then from each position down to position 1 in order thereafter.
caution
You must apply a unique barcode label to each rack to avoid universal rack handler user errors. In addition, if you use racks in conjunction with the ADVIA Centaur system, you must have different ID label for each series number (2,3,4) on each of the racks. Otherwise, the universal rack handler reads them as duplicate rack IDs which causes software errors.
Each carrier can hold up to fifteen racks to expedite the loading of racks on the rack handler.