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Siemens DCA Vantage Analyzer Equipment manual available for free PDF download: Operator's Manual
Siemens DCA Vantage Operator's Manual (214 pages)
Brand:
Siemens
| Category:
Measuring Instruments
| Size: 1.41 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Using this Guide
11
Conventions
12
1 Overview
13
Intended Use
13
Hardware Overview
14
Memory
15
Connections and Power
15
Software Overview
17
Power Save
17
Menus and Screens
18
Home Screen
18
Viewing Events Notification
18
Help Menu, Software Version, and System Serial Number
18
Turn off
18
Recall Menu
19
System Menu
20
Additional Settings
20
2 Installation
25
Hardware Installation
25
Unpacking the System
25
Record the Warranty Information
27
Connect the System Power
28
Installing the Hardware and External Devices
29
Installing the External Barcode Reader
29
Installing Printers
29
Setting up the Onboard Printer
30
Setting up the External Printer
30
Setting up the Report Header
31
Setting up the Report Type
31
Resetting Printer to Default
31
Loading Paper in the Onboard Printer
31
Software Setup
31
Start up Tests
31
Loading Configuration Settings
32
Verifying that the DCA Vantage System Is Ready
32
Optical Test
32
Configuring Connectivity
32
Setting up the Serial Port Connection
33
Setting Baud Rate
33
Setting Parity
33
Setting Stop Bits
34
Resetting Serial Port Options to Default
34
Setting up the Ethernet Port
34
Setting the Host Name
35
Setting the IP Address to Automatic or Static Mode
35
Setting the IP Address
35
Setting the Subnet Mask
36
Entering a Domain Name Server
36
Entering the Default Gateway
36
Setting up the Remote Computer
36
Setting the Port Number
36
Setting up Auto Send
37
Installing Software
38
3 Operating the System
41
System Access
41
Operator Ids and Access Codes
42
Operator Levels
43
Adding an Operator
43
Editing an Operator
44
Displaying an Operator
44
Deleting an Operator
44
Performing Tests
45
Opening and Inspecting the Reagent Foil Package
45
Opening the Reagent Foil Package
45
Inspecting the Contents of the Foil Package
47
Hemoglobin A1C Test
48
Preparing Patient Samples and Controls for Hemoglobin a 1C Test
48
Performing a DCA Hemoglobin A1C Test
48
Scanning the Reagent Cartridge
54
Inserting the Reagent Cartridge into the System
56
Entering Patient Sample Data
57
Entering Patient Information Using the Touchscreen
57
Rules for Entering Patient Data Using the Barcode Reader
57
Entering Patient Data Using the Barcode Reader
59
Cancelling a Test
59
Displaying, Printing, and Sending Results
59
Hba1C Test Results
60
Removing the Reagent Cartridge
62
Microalbumin/Creatinine Test
63
Preparing Patient Samples and Controls for the Microalbumin/Creatinine Test
63
Performing a DCA Microalbumin/Creatinine Test
63
Scanning the Reagent Cartridge
69
Inserting the Reagent Cartridge into System
70
Cancelling a Test
71
Results of a Microalbumin/Creatinine Test
72
Removing the Reagent Cartridge
74
Recalling Patient Data, Control Tests, and Calibration Data
75
Recalling Patient Tests
76
Viewing the Last 10 Patient Tests
76
Searching for a Patient ID or Name
76
Searching for a Specific Comment
77
Searching Within a Specific Date Range
78
Searching by Result Range
78
Viewing the Hba1C Results in Graph Format
79
Viewing Patient Test Results
79
Editing Patient Data
80
Selecting a Printer
80
Configuring GFR for a Patient
81
Reports
81
Patient Test Reports
81
Report Components
81
Patient Trend Graph Report
82
Control Test Report
82
Calibration Data Report
82
Viewing and Printing System Settings Reports
82
4 Calibration
83
Overview
83
Calibrating for Hemoglobin A1C
83
Calibrating for Microalbumin/Creatinine
85
Calibration Data
86
Viewing Calibration Data Display
86
5 Quality Control
87
Collecting Control Specimens
87
Inserting Capillary Holder into the Reagent Cartridge
89
Running a Control Test
90
Quality Control Errors
91
Setting a Required QC Reminder or Displaying a QC Reminder for New Reagent Lots
92
Setting a QC Reminder
92
New Lot Reminder
92
Setting a Required QC Reminder
93
Customized QC Reminders
93
6 Maintenance
95
Routine Cleaning
95
Maintenance Schedule
95
Turning off the DCA Vantage System
95
Cleaning the Onboard Barcode Reader Window
96
Cleaning the External Barcode Reader Window
97
Cleaning the Exterior
97
Removing and Cleaning the Cartridge Spring and Cartridge Area
98
Cleaning the Cartridge Compartment Optical Window
102
Changing the Air Filter
103
Performing Tests
105
Optical Test
105
Optical Test Values
106
System Tests
108
Performing User System Tests
109
Calibrating the Touchscreen
110
User System Test Results
110
System Settings
110
Loading Paper on the Onboard Printer
111
Replacing the Fuse
115
Setting Maintenance Reminders
117
Viewing System Maintenance Status
118
System Maintenance Log
119
Viewing the Maintenance Log
119
7 Troubleshooting
121
System Messages
121
Troubleshooting the System
124
Troubleshooting Reagent Messages
129
Errors Codes and Corrective Actions
129
8 File Management
147
Exporting Patient Data
147
Restoring Data
147
Saving Data and Settings
148
Restoring Settings
148
Deleting Data
149
9 Customizing the System
151
Setting Patient Test Options
151
Setting Patient Data Entry
151
Setting Urine Creatinine Units
151
Setting the Hba1C Reference Range
152
Hba 1C Testing and Results
152
Display, Print, and Transmit Hba1C Reference Ranges
153
Designating the Primary and Secondary Hba 1C Reporting Units
153
Setting User Corrections
155
Setting the Hba1C User Correction
155
Setting the Albumin User Correction
156
Setting the Creatinine User Correction
156
Setting the GFR Calculation
157
Setting the Patient Recall List Options
157
Setting Patient and Control Test Delete Options
158
Setting Control Test Options
158
Setting Control Tests Data Entry
158
Setting Control Test Reminders
159
Control Test Limits
160
Setting a Test Lockout
160
Setting General Options
161
Setting the Language
161
Setting the Time Format and Time
161
Setting the Date Format and Current Date
162
Setting the Sequence Number Options
162
Volume and Display
163
Setting the Sound Volume
163
Setting the System Display
163
Viewing the Current System Settings
164
Viewing and Printing a Partial System Settings Report
164
Printing a Full System Settings Report
164
Customizing Printed Report Headers
164
Setting the Printed Patient Test Report Type
165
Appendix A: Safety Information
167
Protecting Yourself from Biohazards
167
References
168
External Barcode Reader Beam Safety
168
Electromagnetic Emissions Safety
168
Appendix B: Warranty and Support Information
169
Legal Information
169
Siemens Authorized Representative
169
Warranty Information
169
Installation Details
169
Manufacturer's Warranty
169
Support Information
169
Contact Information
170
Pre-Service Checklist
171
Appendix C: Orderable Supplies
173
Accessory Items
173
Hemoglobin A1C
173
Microalbumin/Creatinine
173
Replacement Parts
173
Appendix D: Symbols
175
System and Packaging
175
User Interface
178
Appendix E: Specifications
181
System Specifications
181
System Dimensions
181
Environmental Specifications
181
Electrical Requirements
181
Electrical Precautions
181
Safety Certifications
182
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
182
Reporting Results Calculations
182
Percent Hba 1C Calculation
182
Dual Reporting Calculations - Hba
183
Glomerular Filtration Rate Calculation
183
Printed Reports
183
Patient Test Report Contents
183
Patient Trend Graph Report Contents
185
Control Test Report
186
System Settings Report
188
Appendix F: External Barcode Reader
193
Specifications
193
Barcode Formats
193
Barcode Symbols and Labels Specifications
193
Barcode Symbologies
194
Installing the External Barcode Reader
194
Disabling the External Barcode Reader
195
Restoring the Barcode Reader Default Settings
195
Testing the External Barcode Reader
195
Maintenance
197
Troubleshooting
197
Appendix G: Computer Interface (LIS)
199
General Information
199
Ethernet Connections Using POCT1-A
199
Ethernet Connections Using ASTM
200
Serial Connection
200
Architecture
201
Hardware Link
201
Character Format
201
Ethernet Connection
202
Displaying and Printing the MAC Address
202
Automatically Sending Data to an LIS
202
Recovery from a Failed Ethernet Connection
204
Appendix H: Glossary
205
Hardware Terms
205
Software Terms
206
Acronyms
208
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