GLP systems Track Operations Manual For use with the GLP systems Track Laboratory Automation System, the Track Sample Manager, the Track Workflow Manager, and the Input/Output Module 80003968-101
Table of contents Read me first.......................................................................................... 7 General safety information........................................................................................................ 8 System security.......................................................................................................................... 9 Customer service..................................................................................................
Table of contents Control system..........................................................................................................................74 Track Sample Manager functional description...................................................................... 75 Workflow........................................................................................................................75 System monitoring..........................................................................................
Table of contents Place the module offline (IOM)................................................................................. 164 Pause the module (IOM)............................................................................................ 165 Deactivate pause mode (IOM)...................................................................................165 Access the Login screen (IOM).................................................................................
Table of contents Track observed problems...........................................................................................291 Track Sample Manager observed problems.............................................................293 Input/Output Module observed problems.................................................................. 296 Miscellaneous corrective action procedures........................................................................300 CAR corrective action procedures...............
Read me first Foreword This operations manual is intended for the relevant laboratory staff operating the Abbott Automation Solutions GLP systems Track. Ensure that this operations manual is read and understood before laboratory automation system (LAS) startup is performed. The operations manual is supplied as scope of delivery of the product and should be available to the laboratory staff at all times.
General safety information Read me first General safety information Before operating the GLP systems Track, you should read and understand the safety information in this manual. For information about actions or conditions that can affect system performance, carefully review Operational precautions and limitations, page 173. To become familiar with safety icons on the instrument and in this manual that indicate potentially hazardous situations, review Hazards, page 177.
Read me first System security System security Abbott Laboratories is committed to the security of the laboratory automation system (LAS) and reducing cybersecurity risks associated with our medical devices. Abbott Laboratories recognizes the importance of incorporating cybersecurity considerations early and throughout our product design and development process. Our cybersecurity controls were designed, developed, and implemented based on leading practices, regulatory guidance, and government agencies.
Customer service Read me first Customer service For questions about the GLP systems Track, contact the local representative or find countryspecific contact information at corelaboratory.abbott. In addition, contact the local representative or use country-specific contact information to request instructions for use. Related information...
Read me first Intended use Intended use The GLP systems Track is a modular laboratory automation system designed to automate pre-analytical and post-analytical processing, including sample handling, in order to automate sample processing in clinical laboratories. The system consolidates multiple analytical instruments into a unified workflow. Related information...
Proprietary statement Read me first Proprietary statement The GLP systems Track software programs and system documentation are protected by copyright (©2021 Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, Illinois). All rights are reserved. The software and manual were developed solely for use with the LAS as specified in the operating instructions. The information, documents and related graphics published herein (the "Information") are the sole property of Abbott Laboratories.
Disclaimers Read me first Disclaimers All samples (printouts, graphics, displays or screens, etc.) are for information and illustration purposes only and shall not be used for clinical or maintenance evaluations. Data shown in sample printouts and screens do not reflect actual patient names or test results.
GLP systems Track warranty statement for USA customers only Read me first GLP systems Track warranty statement for USA customers only Abbott Laboratories warrants new instruments sold by Abbott Diagnostics Division to be free from defects in workmanship and materials during normal use by the original purchaser.
GLP systems Track agency approvals Read me first GLP systems Track agency approvals Before commercialization, the GLP systems Track will comply with the following agency standards and European Union (EU) directives: • UL 61010-1 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 1: General Requirements • IEC/EN 61010-1 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 1: General Requirements • CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.
GLP systems Track agency approvals Legal Manufacturer Read me first Abbott Automation Solutions GmbH Sachsenkamp 5 20097 Hamburg Germany +49 40 809051-111 According to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Sections 15.19(a)(3) and (a)(4), this device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Read me first Intellectual Property statement Intellectual Property statement GLP systems Track and related brand marks are trademarks of Abbott. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Related information...
Key to symbols Read me first Key to symbols Symbols must not be removed, painted over, or rendered illegible. Damaged notices must be replaced. The following symbols may be attached to the GLP systems Track. Harmonized symbols Directive 2012/19/EU Symbol Description WEEE: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment NOTE: Indicates that the item needs to be disposed of in a separate waste collection for electrical and electronic equipment and must not be disposed of in the general waste or trash.
Key to symbols Read me first ISO 3864 Symbol Description Caution: Mind or watch your hands ISO 7010-M002 Symbol Description Observe operations manual ISO 7010-P015 Symbol Description Caution: Do not reach inside ISO 7010-W020 Symbol Description Caution: Overhead obstruction ISO 7010-W022 Symbol Description Caution: Sharp element ISO 15223-1 Symbol Description Date of manufacture Do not reuse Keep dry GLP systems Track Operations Manual 80003968-101 - 2021-09-16 19
Key to symbols Symbol Read me first Description Manufacturer Temperature limitation Use by/Expiration date Batch code/Lot number Catalog number/List number In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Serial number ISO 15223-1, ISO 7000 Symbol Description Fragile, handle with care Nonharmonized symbols Symbol Description Caution: Disconnect Mains Plug "Conformité Européenne," compliance of a product with the applicable European Union legal provisions.
Key to symbols Read me first Symbol Description Unit NOTE: The precise location of the symbols is specific to each module. For more information, see the sections on the relevant modules in this manual. Related information...
Manufacturer and distributor Read me first Manufacturer and distributor Manufacturer Abbott Automation Solutions GmbH Sachsenkamp 5 20097 Hamburg Germany +49 40 809051-111 As the manufacturer of the GLP systems Track components, Abbott Automation Solutions GmbH is responsible for the general functionality and performance of each single component. Any additional responsibilities are subject to the written contractual agreements between the distributor and the owner.
System documentation Introduction This section provides information on the purpose and structure of the operations manual as well as reading and orientation aids for the operations manual. Related information...
Organization of the operations manual System documentation Organization of the operations manual Section Description Read me first • • • General safety information Customer service contact information Intended use of the system System documentation • • Content organization and conventions Use of the operations manual Section 1: Use or function • • • • • • • • GLP systems Track overview Track overview CAR overview Track Sample Manager (TSM) overview Track Workflow Manager (TWM) overview Input/Out
System documentation Organization of the operations manual Section Description Index Alphabetical listing of subject matter with references to the location of information Related information...
Conventions for the operations manual System documentation Conventions for the operations manual Conventions are a set of defined standards that are used to communicate meaning in an expected manner. Table 1: Text conventions Description Use Italic font style Indicates a reference to related information. Bold font style Emphasizes key words in procedures.
Conventions for the operations manual System documentation Table 4: Graphic conventions Description Use Numerical references on graphics Indicate items in a graphic that are described in the legend. Related information...
Operations manual description System documentation Operations manual description The operations manual is designed to be the quickest and most accurate resource for informational needs. Related information...
Operations manual use System documentation Operations manual use The operations manual is designed for quick access to information needed to: • Understand the concepts behind system operation and performance. • Accomplish a task. • Recover from an error. • Troubleshoot a problem. Related information...
Operations manual use System documentation NOTES 30 GLP systems Track Operations Manual 80003968-101 - 2021-09-16
Section 1 Use or function Introduction The GLP systems Track is a modular laboratory automation system used to perform multiple preanalytic and post-analytic steps to automate sample preparation and distribution processes in clinical laboratories. These processes include bar code identification of samples, centrifugation, aliquoting of samples, transport of samples between processes (modules), and delivery of samples to one or more Abbott and third-party commercially available laboratory analyzers.
Use or function Introduction Section 1 Track Workflow Manager overview, page 49 Input/Output Module overview, page 50 RackPorts overview, page 59 FlexRacks overview, page 60 32 GLP systems Track Operations Manual 80003968-101 - 2021-09-16
Use or function GLP systems Track overview Section 1 GLP systems Track overview The CARs on the GLP systems Track transport the samples to the various modules. External analyzers are connected to the track through specific interfaces. The following list describes the main functions of the track system: Track sections Include floor and ceiling sections and provide space for laboratory utility lines carrying electricity, water, or wastewater.
Use or function GLP systems Track overview Preanalytical modules Section 1 Buffer Module (BM) The BM is used as intermediate storage to optimize the workflow and to reduce the traffic on the GLP systems Track. Centrifuge Module (CM) The CM allows samples to be centrifuged automatically. The module is equipped with a high-performance centrifuge, which includes an integrated cooling unit. Decapper Module (DM) The DM removes safety caps and screw caps from tubes before processing or analysis.
Use or function GLP systems Track overview Section 1 Analyzer feed modules Recapper Module (RM) The RM uses a conical, plastic cap to seal tubes before they are stored by using the track on the Archive II or before they are manually stored after output by using the IOM. Sample Access Line (SAL) The SAL is an interface between the GLP systems Track and an analyzer.
Use or function GLP systems Track overview 5. Section 1 TSM sends this information to TWM. If necessary, this information is also forwarded to the LIS with the middleware. Related information...
Use or function Track overview Section 1 Track overview CARs travel on the track to transport the samples to the various modules. Externally supplied analyzers are connected to the track by specific interfaces such as the Sample Access Line. The track structure is customizable and can be extended as required. The track comprises the support system and lane elements. CAUTION: The support system houses electronic components and customer-specific supply lines.
Use or function Track overview Section 1 Figure 2: Track section and support system Legend: 1. Track hood 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. NOTE: Accessible segments of the track have track hood locks. Track hood locks Track hood bracket Lane element Positioning plate for lane elements Support rail for cables Support pillar Support rail for customer-specific cables and equipment Side casing Track section Related information...
Use or function Track overview Section 1 Active lane elements Track elements that communicate with CARs and the Track Sample Manager to perform actions. Passive lane elements Hardware elements that are used for the track component transport functions. Related information... Track overview, page 37 Active lane elements, page 39 Passive lane elements, page 40 Special lane elements, page 41 Active lane elements Active lane elements have a printed circuit board and can be actively controlled.
Use or function Track overview Active lane element Section 1 Illustration Design and function Charge lane Receives CARs with batteries that need to be charged. Generally, a maximum of four charge lane elements can be placed together to form a charge lane. Each charge lane element accommodates a maximum of three CARs. When the CAR is in the charging position, the charging contacts move up and out of the floor and connect to the charging contacts on the CAR.
Use or function Track overview Section 1 Passive lane element Illustration Design and function Internal U-turn Enables a change in direction within the route. 90-degree curve lane element Enables a 90-degree change in direction. Related information... Lane elements, page 38 Special lane elements Special lane elements can be used to meet customer-specific requirements for laboratory automation. Special lane elements are passive lane elements.
Use or function Track overview Section 1 Figure 3: Spiral towers overview Legend: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Use or function Track overview Section 1 Legend: 1. 2. 3. Roundabout Straight lane element Track hood Related information...
Use or function CAR overview Section 1 CAR overview CARs transport the samples to the modules. The Track Sample Manager ensures that the CARs navigate smoothly in the laboratory automation system. A rechargeable lithium battery is the energy source for the CAR. Various speed profiles are available. To charge the rechargeable lithium battery, the CARs automatically move into the charge lane. Light-emitting diodes are used to indicate the operational status of the CAR.
Use or function CAR overview Section 1 3. 4. 5. 6. Left-hand collision sensor: Collision sensors measure the distance from the preceding CAR and then forward this information to the control electronics of the CAR. The CAR brakes as necessary. Front collision sensor: See the description for the left-hand collision sensor. Right-hand collision sensor: See the description for the left-hand collision sensor. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs): These components indicate the operational status of the CAR.
Use or function CAR overview Section 1 Figure 6: CAR (bottom view) Legend: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 46 Drive wheel: This component has electric drive with a rechargeable lithium battery, and is centrally installed and plastic. The electric drive enables individual driving on the track. On/Off switch: This component is located at the rear of the CAR, and powers on and powers off the CAR. CARs are switched on only during installation. NOTE: The on/off switch can be damaged due to inappropriate handling.
Use or function CAR overview Section 1 9. Permanent magnet: This component registers the CAR on the active lane element. NOTE: If the charge status of the CAR is 10% or less and this status continues for more than 15 minutes, the CAR will be powered off. Related information...
Use or function Track Sample Manager overview Section 1 Track Sample Manager overview The Track Sample Manager (TSM) is the central software application of the GLP systems Track. TSM is installed on a separate computer and is connected to the laboratory automation system (LAS) and the Track Workflow Manager (TWM). TSM provides the modules with sample-specific information and instructions.
Use or function Track Workflow Manager overview Section 1 Track Workflow Manager overview The Track Workflow Manager (TWM) uses an algorithm to translate individual sample orders into preanalytical processing steps and target destinations (target plan). Order input, test sequence, and results validation are managed through the laboratory information system (LIS) and middleware.
Use or function Input/Output Module overview Section 1 Input/Output Module overview The Input/Output Module is used to load and unload samples to and from the laboratory automation system. The areas in the drawers can be configured to customer-specific needs.
Use or function Input/Output Module overview Section 1 For the input function, the robot removes the sample from the FlexRack and places it in a CAR. For the output function, the robot removes the sample from a CAR and places it in the FlexRack. Special RackPorts must use analyzer or device-specific racks and the archive function. NOTE: Contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative for more information about configuration.
Use or function Input/Output Module overview 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Section 1 Offline The module is in standby mode. The Online/Offline push button is illuminated steady yellow. Pause The module is briefly inactive. The Online/Offline push button is illuminated blinking green. On/Off push button: This component powers on and powers off the module. Drawer push buttons: These components are located on the front side of the module above the drawers.
Use or function Input/Output Module overview Section 1 Figure 8: Interior view of the IOM Legend: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Linear axes: The linear axes are arranged at right angles to each other in the x-y-z direction and enable three-dimensional movement of the robot. Robot: This component uses the gripper to load and unload CARs and racks. Gripper: This component is used with the robot to load and unload CARs and racks. Bar code reader: This component is located at the lower end of the robot.
Use or function Input/Output Module overview Section 1 Figure 9: Photoelectric sensors Legend: 1. 54 Photoelectric sensors: These components are located on the sides of the drawer inserts and form a light grid. They detect the loading status of RackPorts and any manual intervention in the drawer. They are used to stop the closing operation if an object or body part is placed between the drawers and the housing.
Use or function Input/Output Module overview Section 1 Figure 10: Tube release button Legend: 1. Tube release button: This component is located on the lower end of the robot gripper and is used for troubleshooting. Related information...
Use or function Input/Output Module overview Section 1 Input (IOM) Input configuration includes the following features: • Manual input of samples by using racks, with configurable area assignment for different routes • Input of samples in standard racks (FlexRacks) or by using analyzer or device-specific racks • Sample assignment (for example, tube type, fluid type, capped or uncapped, centrifuged or not centrifuged) according to customer specification • Loading of samples to CARs from racks after sample
Use or function Input/Output Module overview Section 1 Control systems (IOM) The sensors on the module components monitor correct implementation, recognition, and compliance with safety requirements. Recognition • Loading status in the drawers • Different RackPorts • Bar code • Tube diameter for transport by robot Monitoring Manual intervention in the robot working area Related information...
Use or function Input/Output Module overview Section 1 Related information...
Section 1 Use or function RackPorts overview RackPorts overview RackPorts are used to position racks for sample tubes and pipettors. They can be used in the drawers of the modules. The RackPort (Standard) is intended for use with FlexRacks. Other RackPorts are specially designed for use with analyzers and racks for consumables. In addition, customer-specific RackPorts can also be developed. Radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags enable different configurations.
Use or function FlexRacks overview Section 1 FlexRacks overview FlexRacks are designed for use on the following modules: • Input/Output Module • Buffer Module • Archive II One FlexRack can hold 25 sample tubes with a tube diameter of 10.5 mm to 18 mm. Figure 11: FlexRack Related information...
Section 2 Installation procedures and special requirements Introduction For accurate test results and optimal system performance, the GLP systems Track must be correctly installed. After the system has been installed, it must be configured to meet individual laboratory requirements. Related information...
Installation procedures and special requirements Transportation, installation, disassembly, and disposal Section 2 Transportation, installation, disassembly, and disposal The GLP systems Track is transported and installed by an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. After the laboratory automation system (LAS) has been installed, the individual components can no longer be moved.
Section 2 Installation procedures and special requirements Transportation, installation, disassembly, and disposal Track installation, page 63 Input/Output Module installation requirements, page 63 Track installation Before the installation of the GLP systems Track, an Abbott Laboratories representative confirms that the site is prepared. The system location must meet environmental specifications and electrical requirements before the representative can install the system.
Installation procedures and special requirements Input/Output Module configuration Section 2 Input/Output Module configuration Areas in the module drawers can be configured for sample input and output, loading and unloading device-specific racks, and a manual archive. Related information...
Installation procedures and special requirements Input/Output Module configuration Section 2 NOTE: Settings may be configured only by trained laboratory personnel or by an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. NOTE: The operator can define the colors. Related information... Using drawers with FlexRacks (IOM), page 64 Create an area in the module (IOM) Required module status Offline Perform this procedure to create an area in the module. 1.
Installation procedures and special requirements Input/Output Module configuration 1. On the main menu, tap the Configuration button. 2. On the Configuration screen, tap Areas. 3. On the Configure Areas screen, tap new. Section 2 The step 1 tab of the Properties menu is displayed. 4. In the list on the left side of the Properties menu, tap the color of the area to configure. The selected area is displayed in the area display. 5. Tap the drawer for the area to be defined.
Installation procedures and special requirements Input/Output Module configuration Section 2 Perform this procedure to edit the properties of an area. 1. On the main menu, tap the Configuration button. 2. On the Configuration screen, tap Areas. 3. On the Configure Areas screen, tap edit in the row of the area to edit. The step 1 tab of the Properties menu is displayed. 4. In the list on the left side of the Properties menu, tap the color of the area to edit.
Installation procedures and special requirements Input/Output Module configuration 4. Section 2 When the confirmation message is displayed, tap yes to delete the area. The area is deleted. 5. When the Delete area message is displayed, tap OK to acknowledge the update notification. 6. Tap the Exit button. The Configure Areas screen is displayed. 7. Switch the module online. Related information...
Installation procedures and special requirements Input/Output Module configuration Section 2 3. Insert the new rack. 4. Close the drawer. The New Rack-ID? screen is displayed. 5. Tap Yes, the RackId has changed. 6. Tap the Right Arrow button to go to the next screen. 7. On the Enter RackId screen, type the new rack ID. 8. To save the rack ID and exit the screen, tap the Right Arrow button.
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Section 3 Principles of operation Introduction The GLP systems Track uses multiple analytical instruments and control system components to automate sample processing in laboratories. Related information...
Principles of operation General operation Section 3 General operation Autonomous transport vehicles, referred to as CARs, are used to distribute the samples. The CARs move toward the various modules and analyzers by using right-hand traffic paths on the track. The samples are supplied to the distribution system by input modules such as the Input/Output Module (IOM).
Principles of operation General operation Section 3 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Aliquot Module Decapper Module Centrifuge Module IOM configured as an input module Archive II (Loader Module) Archive II (Storage) Related information...
Principles of operation Control system Section 3 Control system The control system comprises the following components: • Higher-level laboratory software, laboratory information system (LIS), including middleware • Track Sample Manager (TSM) • Track Workflow Manager (TWM) NOTE: As customer-specific systems, the higher-level laboratory software and the middleware are not supplied with the GLP systems Track.
Principles of operation Track Sample Manager functional description Section 3 Track Sample Manager functional description The key functions of the Track Sample Manager are workflow and system monitoring. Related information...
Principles of operation Track Sample Manager functional description Section 3 Track layout The Track Sample Manager (TSM) is configured with the track layout of the laboratory track. The track layout is designed with the track designer and then is imported into TSM. All information on the module and track routes used is available. Related information...
Principles of operation Track Sample Manager functional description Section 3 Figure 13: Flowchart of communication paths Legend: 1. 2. 3. 4. LIS TWM TSM GLP systems Track Related information... Workflow, page 75 Communication paths, page 35 System monitoring The Track Sample Manager monitors the following items: • Active track layout components • Active track elements, modules, and CARs • Track performance statistics • System log events • Status package for sample and CAR routing Related information..
Principles of operation Track Sample Manager functional description Section 3 • Individually configurable by the operator • 55-inch LED display with Set-Top Box • Usable with VESA wall mount Related information...
Section 3 Principles of operation Track Workflow Manager functional description Track Workflow Manager functional description The Track Workflow Manager (TWM) is a software interface between the laboratory information system and the Track Sample Manager of the GLP systems Track. TWM translates individual sample orders into preanalytical, analytical, and postanalytical processing steps by using an algorithm. Related information...
Principles of operation Track Workflow Manager functional description Section 3 Master data screen (TWM) On the Master data screen, the service technician or administrator can view the following information: • Fluid types • Tube types • Types of analysis • Tests • Instruments • Aliquots • Centrifugation Related information...
Section 4 Performance characteristics and specifications Introduction Before operating the GLP systems Track, become familiar with system performance characteristics, throughput capabilities and capacities, specifications, and requirements for samples, temperature, waste, and clearance. Related information...
Performance characteristics and specifications Technical data Section 4 Technical data Technical documents for a customized GLP systems Track are distributed to the owner in separate attachments. The following separate documents are available: • Track layout • Energy plan • Service documentation • Supplier documentation (optional) Related information...
Performance characteristics and specifications Technical data Section 4 Sample bar code label requirements Table 6: Sample bar code label requirements Bar code and label placement • Approved: Only one bar code per tube (excluding sample labels) IMPORTANT: Incorrect bar code label placement or attachment on sample tubes may cause material damage when CARs are loaded and unloaded. For example, the sample tube may remain stuck in the gripper or the CAR may be lifted together with the sample.
Performance characteristics and specifications Technical data Section 4 – – – – – – • Approved: – PET Polyethylene terephthalate – PP Polypropylene – PS Polystyrene – PC Polycarbonate Not approved: Glass Tube height • • Uncapped: 60 mm to 105 mm Capped: 60 mm to 110 mm Diameter • • Uncapped: 10.5 mm to 16 mm Capped: 11.
Performance characteristics and specifications Technical data Section 4 Additional sample tube types must be clarified with the device manufacturer and Abbott Laboratories. For questions or use of formats that are not specified in this manual, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative.
Performance characteristics and specifications Technical data 3. Cone bottom 4. Sample cup 5. Tube with sample cup 6. Ridged lip Section 4 Figure 15: Sample tube caps not approved Legend: 1. Cap with flap 2. Rubber stopper closure 3. Cap with irregular top edge 4. Archiving cap Related information...
Performance characteristics and specifications Technical data Section 4 Table 9: Sample processing specifications Approved modules and analyzers for uncapped samples • • • • • Aliquot Module Recapper Module SAL Alinity ci‑series SAL Abbott c16000 SAL Abbott i2000SR Approved modules and analyzers for capped samples • • • • BulkLoader Module Centrifuge Module Decapper Module Archive II Related information...
Performance characteristics and specifications Technical data Section 4 • • • • Speed profiles Slow speed: 50 mm/s Normal speed: 150 mm/s High speed: 250 mm/s Hyperspeed: 350 mm/s Related information...
Performance characteristics and specifications Technical data Section 4 Input/Output Module technical data Table 14: Input/Output Module technical data Throughput Minimum of 900 capped samples per hour NOTE: The specified performance of the module is based on measurements taken in a given test environment. The actual performance may vary significantly, depending on the use scenario of a track system.
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Section 5 Operating instructions Introduction This section provides instructions on how to perform normal operating procedures on the GLP systems Track. Before operating the system, become familiar with hardware components of the system and with fundamental principles of the touchscreen user interface. Related information...
Operating instructions Start the GLP systems Track Section 5 Start the GLP systems Track Prerequisite Front and rear module covers must be closed and locked. Perform this procedure to start the GLP systems Track. 1. Verify that all CARs are located in the charge lanes and are being charged. 2. Verify that the track is free of any foreign objects. 3. Open the Track Sample Manager (TSM). 4. Ensure that the Track Workflow Manager (TWM) is running. 5.
Operating instructions Shut down the GLP systems Track Section 5 Shut down the GLP systems Track Prerequisite Verify that no additional samples are being distributed. Perform this procedure to shut down the GLP systems Track. 1. Leave the Track Sample Manager (TSM) and the storage on the Archive II powered on. 2. Use the On/Off push buttons to power off the modules. 3. Verify that all CARs are located in the charge lanes and are being charged. NOTE: The individual modules are powered off.
Operating instructions Perform an emergency shutdown Section 5 Perform an emergency shutdown Perform this procedure to shut down the system when an emergency situation occurs. 94 1. Locate the emergency disconnect switch at the rear of the track for each AC wall input line. 2. Observe the switch in the on position. 3. Turn the switch counterclockwise to the off position.
Section 5 Operating instructions Perform an emergency shutdown Related information...
Operating instructions Log on to the Track Sample Manager (TSM) Section 5 Log on to the Track Sample Manager (TSM) Prerequisite Web access is configured on a workstation in the laboratory with access to the Track Sample Manager (TSM). NOTE: The configuration of the customer network is performed by an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Perform this procedure to log on to TSM. 1. Launch the web browser.
Section 5 Operating instructions Log on to the Track Sample Manager (TSM) Main menu screen element descriptions (TSM), page 102 Start the GLP systems Track , page 92 GLP systems Track Operations Manual 80003968-101 - 2021-09-16 97
Operating instructions Log on to the Track Workflow Manager (TWM) Section 5 Log on to the Track Workflow Manager (TWM) Prerequisite Web access is configured on a workstation in the laboratory with access to the Track Workflow Manager (TWM). NOTE: Workstation system requirements are specified in the service manuals for Track Sample Manager (TSM) and TWM operating systems.
Section 5 Operating instructions Log on to the Track Workflow Manager (TWM) Related information...
Operating instructions Track operation Section 5 Track operation The CARs and active lane elements are controlled automatically. Related information...
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 Track Sample Manager user interface The Track Sample Manager (TSM) user interface is available after the operator logs on. Four standard user access levels are available on TSM that are assigned to the corresponding groups.
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 Table 16: Permissions Function or menu item Track / RE Service Administrator Operator x o o The following functions are The following functions are unavailable: unavailable: • Controller - Segment Controller • Module Controller - Track element status tab: Maintenance tab Enable/Disable track elements • Changing the name of a track • Controller - Segment Controller circle • Clearing the messages for the - AccessPoint configuration
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 User name Displays the operator or administrator logged on. Log off button Logs off from TSM. Logo button Refreshes the screen or returns to the main menu from any screen. Track / RE button Navigates to the Track / RE tab. Samples button Navigates to the Samples tab. CARs button Navigates to the CARs tab. Messages button Navigates to the Messages tab.
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Sample cleanup status Message cleanup status Section 5 Displays the sample cleanup status. If the sample cleanup status is red, the status displays the number of samples not deleted. If the sample cleanup status does not change back to green after a few days, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Displays the message cleanup status. Related information...
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 View the connections to TWM on TSM, page 120 Operation mode tab element descriptions (TSM), page 120 Track / RE tab element descriptions (TSM) The Track / RE tab displays the following screen elements. Elements Controller tab Displays a controller overview that lists all modules, segments, and analyzers. Circles tab Displays an overview of all generated track circles. Layout tab Displays a schematic of the uploaded track layout.
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Controller type Section 5 Displays the controller type: Segment The segment controller overview displays a list of all segments. Module The module controller overview displays a list of all modules. Module type Displays the module type. Controller id Displays the controller ID. When the controller ID is selected, a detailed view with further information for the track element in that row is displayed.
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 Yellow The module is connected but offline. Red • The segment or track is in an error state. • At least one area is in an error state. Gray • The segment controller has not reported the track element. • The module is switched off or has been manually disabled. Related information...
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Status Section 5 Displays the status sent by the track element: Green The track element is online. Red The track element has an error. Error Displays a short description of the error. Err# Displays the number of errors detected in the last hour. Type Displays the track element type. Module name Displays the module name. Product code Displays the product code of the track element.
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 Switch configuration tab Displays the configuration settings for lane switches. Node id Displays the node ID. Def. direct. lane 1 Displays the default deviation of switches on lane 1. Def. direct. lane 2 Displays the default deviation of switches on lane 2. Speed lane 1 Displays the speed on lane 1. Sensor, lane 1 Displays the sensor configuration on lane 1. Factor, lane 1 Displays the factor on lane 1.
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 Module Controller screen element descriptions (TSM) The Module Controller screen is displayed when a module is selected in the column for controller type, module type, controller ID, name, status, or element and area status on the Controller tab. Elements Id / Name Displays the module name and ID. Connection Displays the connection number of the module.
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 Empty CAR limit Low One CAR for each module Normal Two CARs for each module (two times as many CARs as low priority) High Three CARs for each module (three times as many CARs as low priority) Displays the empty CAR limit status for the module: Green The module is approached by empty CARs. Red The module has reached the configured empty CAR limit. The module cannot receive empty CARs.
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 Track elements & Areas tab, Areas area Name Displays the area name. Status Displays the area status: Green The area is active. Red The area is inactive. Gray The area is disabled. Type Displays the area type. Diam. Displays the sample tube diameter supported by the module.
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 Product code Displays the product code. Serial Displays the serial number. HW version Displays the hardware version. SW version Displays the software version. Disciplines tab Displays the disciplines of a module. Area Type Displays the area type of the module. Disciplines Displays the discipline of the module. Function buttons Disable Disables the selected module on TSM.
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 Circles tab element descriptions (TSM) The Circles tab displays an overview of all generated track circles. Defining the circles is recommended to ensure optimum traffic control on large-scale track systems. A schematic of all circles is displayed on the Layout tab. Elements Fill level control Displays the fill level control for the circle: • All CARs • Empty CARs • No CARs (disabled) Name Displays the circle name.
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 Related information... Track / RE tab (TSM), page 104 Layout tab element descriptions (TSM), page 115 Layout tab element descriptions (TSM) The Layout tab displays a schematic of the uploaded track layout. The track layout is a custom design and must be uploaded to the Track Sample Manager by an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative.
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 Elements Type Displays a drop-down list that is used to select the statistical data by area type or module type. Area Displays a drop-down list that is used to select the statistical data by the configured areas. Element Displays a drop-down list that is used to select the statistical data by the track elements. Grouped by Displays a drop-down list that is used to group the statistical data by area or module.
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 – Grouped by – Period – Start date 4. Tap Update. The statistics are displayed. 5. Tap Export. The statistics are exported to an Excel file. Related information... Track / RE tab (TSM), page 104 Firmware tab element descriptions (TSM) The Firmware tab displays information about the segment, module, and CAR versions. Firmware package area Displays the Segment tab, Module tab, and CAR tab.
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 Controller Displays the name of the module controller. Component Displays the component ID. Element Displays the optional element of the component. Serial Displays the serial number of the module. Product Code Displays the product code. When the product code is selected, the product history of the module is displayed. HW Version Displays the hardware version of the module.
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 Close Closes the screen. Related information... Track / RE tab (TSM), page 104 Routing Engine tab element descriptions (TSM) The Routing Engine tab displays all communication end points and the status of the Track Workflow Manager (TWM). The Track Sample Manager (TSM) cannot function appropriately without a connection to the TWM. It is vital for both connection status indicators to be green.
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 Function buttons Clear messages Deletes the unsent messages to the RE. Close Closes the screen. Related information... Track / RE tab (TSM), page 104 View the connections to TWM on TSM Perform this procedure to view the incoming and outgoing connections to the Track Workflow Manager (TWM) on the Track Sample Manager (TSM). 1. On the TSM main menu, tap Track / RE. 2.
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 Test CARs move continuously over the track to test track elements. Disconnected The TSM is disconnected from the Routing Engine and track. Function button Save Saves changes. Related information... Track / RE tab (TSM), page 104 Samples tab (TSM) On the Samples tab on the Track Sample Manager, the operator can perform the following functions: • View information about processed samples.
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 Elements Search Displays a tab that is used to search for samples. Expert search Displays a tab that is used to search for another sample by using different criteria in a detailed search. List requested Displays a tab that lists all samples that have been requested manually by the operator from one area to another. Buffered samples list Displays a tab that lists all samples currently on the Buffer Module. Related information...
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 Search result screen element descriptions (TSM) When the Search button on the Search tab or Expert search tab is selected, a list of search results is displayed. Elements Number Displays the number. Barcode Displays the sample bar code number. Date of entry Displays the entry date. Status Displays the current status of the sample. Location Displays the location of the sample. Target area Displays the target area.
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 Elements Number Displays the number. Barcode Displays the sample bar code number. Status Displays the current status of the sample. Entry date Displays the entry date. Entry location Displays the entry location. Exit date Displays the date the sample leaves the track. Error Displays any error for the sample. Priority Displays the priority. Discipline Displays the sample discipline.
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 Request to Target Displays the targets to which the sample is routed. Result Displays the result of the sample routed to the target. Duration Displays the time elapsed since the start. Parameter Allows the operator to view the sample detail of the target. Allows the operator to request a sample to an output area. Output area Displays a drop-down list that is used to select the output area.
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 Sample History screen element descriptions (TSM) The Sample History screen displays the detailed route of a sample along the track. Elements Target area options Displays all target areas of the sample. Start Displays the start day, month, and time when the sample will reach a specific target area or when the sample will be processed by a specific module.
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 Result Displays the sample results: Canceled: New target The CAR is rerouted or the target step has changed. Duration CAR returned / jam resolved A removed CAR is returned to the track. Canceled: CAR removed The CAR is detected as removed. Canceled: Sample removed The sample is detected as removed. Error The module sends a sample error message.
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 Search for samples (TSM) Perform this procedure to search for samples on the Track Sample Manager (TSM). 1. On the TSM main menu, tap Samples. 2. On the Samples tab, tap the Search tab. 3. On the Search tab, enter the TSM sample number or the sample bar code. NOTE: The sample bar code can be entered in the following ways: – The bar code 0999.0999-9 can be entered as 0999.09999 if the exact bar code is known. – The bar code 0999.
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 – The bar code 0999.0999-9 can be entered as 0999.09999 if the exact bar code is known. – The bar code 0999.0999-9 can be entered as 0999.0999* if the last digit of the bar code is unknown or if there are multiple samples on the track that end with this bar code. All samples that have a bar code beginning with 0999.0999 are listed. 4. Tap Search or press the Enter key to display a list of search results. 5.
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 Error code Displays a drop-down list that is used to search by an error code. Priority Displays check boxes that are used to search by the priority: • Emergency • Normal • Preferred • High • Low Status Target plan Displays check boxes that are used to search by the current status of a sample: Active The Track Sample Manager (TSM) is controlling and processing the sample.
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 Processed from Displays the processing start time when the sample was processed. Processed to Displays the processing end time when the sample was processed. Sample location area Displays the current location of the sample. CAR Displays a check box. Module Displays a drop-down list that is used to search by the module. Area Displays a drop-down list that is used to search by the area.
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 Elements Number Displays the number. Barcode Displays the sample bar code number. Date of entry Displays the entry date. Status Displays the status. Location Displays the current location. Target area Displays the target area. User Displays the operator. Count Displays the count number. Related information...
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 – Additional secondary tubes with an identical bar code have been generated on the Aliquot Module. 6. Under Request to, select the output area in the Output area drop-down list. 7. Tap Request. Related information... Samples tab (TSM), page 121 Buffered samples list tab (Samples) element descriptions (TSM) The Buffered samples list tab displays a list of all samples that are currently on Buffer Modules (BMs).
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 CARs tab element descriptions (TSM), page 134 Search tab (CARs) element descriptions (TSM), page 134 Request to send a CAR to a maintenance lane (TSM), page 136 Waiting queues tab element descriptions (TSM), page 136 Circling tab element descriptions (TSM), page 136 Maintenance tab element descriptions (TSM), page 137 CARs tab element descriptions (TSM) The CARs tab displays all information about the CARs.
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 Charging Displays a check box that is used to search by charging CARs. Waiting Displays a check box that is used to search by waiting CARs. Serial Displays the serial number of the CAR. Status Displays the status of the CAR: • Charging • In maintenance • Moving • Needs maintenance • Removed • Waiting Battery Displays the lithium battery percentage of the CAR. Target Displays the target of the CAR. Min.
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 Related information... CARs tab (TSM), page 133 Request to send a CAR to a maintenance lane (TSM) Perform this procedure to request to send a CAR to a maintenance lane. A CAR that causes issues can be sent to a maintenance lane. 1. On the Search tab, select a CAR to be sent to the maintenance lane. 2. In the Request to drop-down list, select a maintenance lane. 3. Tap Request. Related information...
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 Elements CAR count Displays the number of CARs. Target area Displays the target area. Target module Displays the target module. Reason Displays the target module issue. Function button Update Refreshes the screen. Related information... CARs tab (TSM), page 133 Maintenance tab element descriptions (TSM) The Maintenance tab displays a list of all CARs that are in the maintenance lane or on their way to it.
Operating instructions Track Sample Manager user interface Section 5 Maint. count Displays the number of maintenance instances for the CAR. Maint. last Displays the date of the last maintenance performed. Error Displays the reason for the maintenance needed. A CAR error code or an operator request for the CAR is displayed. Messages Displays a magnifying glass icon. Selecting the magnifying glass icon displays all messages relating to the CAR.
Operating instructions Track Workflow Manager user interface Section 5 Track Workflow Manager user interface The Track Workflow Manager user interface receives sample orders from the laboratory information system through the middleware, and provides target data and instructions for samples to the Track Sample Manager. Related information...
Operating instructions Track Workflow Manager user interface Section 5 Role Description Operator Only the functions and buttons on the start menu are available and enabled. A limited display of sample details are available. Related information... Track Workflow Manager user interface, page 139 Main menu screen element descriptions (TWM) After the operator successfully logs on to the Track Workflow Manager (TWM), the main menu is displayed. The main menu displays the following screen elements.
Operating instructions Track Workflow Manager user interface Section 5 Elements Run button Displays the Menu overview screen. Sample search button Displays information about sample details, tests, routing history, senders, and patients. Messages button Displays informational messages, warning messages, and error messages. Instrument status button Displays the settings for enabling or disabling one or more analyzers and the settings for enabling or disabling one or more tests of an analyzer.
Operating instructions Track Workflow Manager user interface Section 5 Sample details screen element descriptions (TWM), page 143 Routing History flyout element descriptions (TWM), page 146 Search for samples and sample details (TWM), page 146 Sample search screen element descriptions (TWM) The Sample search screen displays search criteria for samples. Elements Order ID Displays a text box that is used to search by the order ID. Sample ID Displays a text box that is used to search by the sample ID.
Operating instructions Track Workflow Manager user interface Section 5 Search button Searches for samples. Track entry Displays the time that the sample was placed on the track. Sample ID Displays the sample ID (bar code) number. Order ID Displays the order ID from the laboratory information system. Aliquot Displays if an aliquot tube is used. Sender Displays the sender. Priority Displays the priority of the sample. Last area Displays the most recent area where the sample was located.
Operating instructions Track Workflow Manager user interface Sample ID Displays the sample ID. Tube type Displays the tube type. Cap status Displays the cap status. Aliquot number Displays the aliquot number. Current area Displays the current area. Sample priority Displays the sample priority. Order date Displays the order date and time. Information Displays the sample information. Section 5 Tests button Displays the sample details for test information.
Operating instructions Track Workflow Manager user interface Section 5 Priority Displays the priority. Message type Displays the message type. Tests Displays the tests. Areas Displays the areas. Instruments Displays the instruments. Details button Displays the Routing History flyout. Sender button Displays the sample details for sender information. NOTE: Information is displayed only if it has been sent by the laboratory information system (LIS).
Operating instructions Track Workflow Manager user interface Last name Displays the last name. Date of birth Displays the date of birth. Section 5 Function buttons Refresh Refreshes the screen. Close Closes the screen. Related information... Sample search screen (TWM), page 141 Menu overview screen element descriptions (TWM), page 140 Routing History flyout element descriptions (TWM) The Routing History flyout displays additional routing history information for a selected sample.
Operating instructions Track Workflow Manager user interface Section 5 2. On the menu overview, tap Sample search. 3. In the Sample search menu, enter the sample ID (bar code) number in the Sample ID text box. NOTE: The sample bar code can be entered in the following ways: – The bar code 999.999-9 can be entered as 099909999 if the last digit of the bar code is known. – The bar code 999.
Operating instructions Track Workflow Manager user interface Section 5 – Fluid type – Tube type – Current area – Information – Centrifugation status – Cap status – Sample priority 8. To view the test information, tap Tests. 9. To view the routing history information, perform the following steps: a. Tap Routing history. b. Tap the Details button in the appropriate row. 10. To view the sender information, tap Sender. 11. To view the patient information, tap Patient. 12.
Operating instructions Track Workflow Manager user interface Section 5 Elements Automatic refresh Refreshes all messages from the last 30 minutes automatically and refreshes the messages continuously every 30 seconds. The start and end dates cannot be edited. Manual refresh Refreshes the messages manually. The start date and end date can be selected. The date range is restricted to 24 hours. Start Enter the start date of the message. End Enter the end date of the message.
Operating instructions Track Workflow Manager user interface Red Section 5 Error message Type Displays the message type with number and text. Text Displays the detailed message description. Instrument Displays this message when an instrument is linked. A magnifying glass icon is displayed when the instrument is enabled or disabled. A mouse-over displays a pop-up window with the name of the instrument. Sample Displays this message when a sample is linked.
Operating instructions Track Workflow Manager user interface Section 5 Related information... Messages screen (TWM), page 148 Instrument status screen (TWM) On the Instrument status screen, the operator can view the instrument status. The operator can perform the following functions: • Disable one or more instruments. • Enable one or more instruments. • Disable one or more tests of an instrument. • Enable one or more tests of an instrument. Related information...
Operating instructions Track Workflow Manager user interface Section 5 one time or to disable or enable all tests of an instrument at one time. Displays a check box and Track Workflow Manager status for each instrument row. Name Displays the instrument name. Type Displays the instrument type. TSM status Displays the Track Sample Manager status. Tests (disabled/all) Displays the number of disabled tests and the number of all tests.
Operating instructions Track Workflow Manager user interface Section 5 Displays a check box and Track Workflow Manager status for each instrument row. Test code Displays the test code. Type of analysis Displays the type of analysis. Function buttons Cancel Cancels the changes. Save Saves the changes. Related information... Instrument status screen (TWM), page 151 View the instrument status (TWM) Perform this procedure to view the instrument status on the Track Workflow Manager (TWM). 1.
Operating instructions Track Workflow Manager user interface Section 5 Related information... Instrument status screen (TWM), page 151 Enable an instrument (TWM) Perform this procedure to enable an instrument on the Track Workflow Manager (TWM). Individual analyzers or modules can be enabled so that they can be used as route targets. 1. On the TWM main menu, tap Run. 2. On the menu overview, tap Instrument status. 3.
Operating instructions Track Workflow Manager user interface Section 5 Enable the tests on the Instrument status screen (TWM) Perform this procedure to enable the tests on the Instrument status screen of the Track Workflow Manager (TWM). Individual tests of an analyzer or module can be enabled so that they can be used as route targets. 1. On the TWM main menu, tap Run. 2. On the menu overview, tap Instrument status. 3.
Operating instructions Track Workflow Manager user interface Section 5 Test status screen element descriptions (TWM) The Test status screen displays the test status by instrument and by type of analysis. By instrument button Displays the Test status screen by instrument. Filter Displays a text box that is used to search for individual analyses if they have been assigned a type of analysis. Disabled tests only Displays a check box that is used to view the disabled tests only.
Operating instructions Track Workflow Manager user interface Section 5 Filter Displays a text box that is used to enter the expression to filter tests. Test code Displays the test code. Test Displays the test name. Instrument name Displays the analyzer status. Function buttons Cancel Cancels the changes. Save Saves the changes. Related information...
Operating instructions Track Workflow Manager user interface 5. Section 5 Tap Save. The tests are now disabled. Related information... Test status screen (TWM), page 155 Enable the tests by instrument on the Test status screen (TWM) Perform this procedure to enable the tests by instrument on the Test status screen of the Track Workflow Manager (TWM). Individual tests of an analyzer or module can be enabled so that they can be used as route targets. 1. On the TWM main menu, tap Run. 2.
Operating instructions Track Workflow Manager user interface Section 5 Related information... Test status screen (TWM), page 155 Enable the tests by type of analysis on the Test status screen (TWM) Perform this procedure to enable the tests by type of analysis on the Test status screen of the Track Workflow Manager (TWM). Individual tests of an analyzer or module can be enabled so that they can be used as route targets. 1. On the TWM main menu, tap Run. 2. On the menu overview, tap Test status. 3.
Operating instructions Track Workflow Manager user interface Section 5 Elements Interface name Displays the interface name. Connection direction Displays the connection direction: Connection status Incoming For laboratory information system (LIS) and Track Sample Manager (TSM) Outgoing For LIS and TSM Displays the connection status: Green The interface is connected. Red The interface is not connected. Connection identifier Displays the connection identifier.
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Operating instructions Input/Output Module operation Section 5 Input/Output Module operation The module-specific function selection for the Input/Output Module is displayed on the main menu. The operator selects the corresponding function and follows the instructions. CAUTION: Damage from sharp and hard objects. Sharp and hard objects can damage the surface of the monitor. Only use fingers or a commercially available stylus to operate the monitor. Related information...
Operating instructions Input/Output Module operation Section 5 CAUTION: DO NOT REACH INTO DRAWERS. Injury or bodily harm can occur when accessing the module interior while the module is powered on. Do not access the drawers while they are opening or closing. Only load the samples when the drawers are fully open. The drawer push button blinks when it is unsafe to access the drawer. Never reach into the module through the drawers. 1.
Operating instructions Input/Output Module operation Section 5 • The module has completed all processing. Required module status On Perform this procedure to power off the module. 1. Press the On/Off push button on the front side of the module for a minimum of 3 seconds. 2. Wait for the module to power off. The On/Off push button blinks green. Related information...
Operating instructions Input/Output Module operation Section 5 Perform this procedure to place the module offline. All processes running in the module stop. CARs are no longer routed to the module. 1. Press the Online/Offline push button on the front of the module for a minimum of 3 seconds or tap the green arrow area of the Online/Offline button on the touchscreen user interface. 2. Wait for the module to transition to a status of Offline. The Online/Offline push button is illuminated steady yellow.
Operating instructions Input/Output Module operation Section 5 Perform this procedure to deactivate pause mode on the module. 1. Briefly press the Online/Offline push button or tap the gray area of the Online/Offline button on the touchscreen user interface. 2. Wait for the module to transition to a status of Online. The Online/Offline push button and the Online/Offline button are illuminated steady green. Related information...
Operating instructions Input/Output Module operation Section 5 Access the Configuration screen (IOM) Required module status Online or Offline Perform this procedure to access the Configuration screen on the Input/Output Module (IOM). 1. On the IOM main menu, tap the Configuration button 2. On the Configuration screen, tap the Exit button to return to the IOM main menu. . Related information...
Operating instructions Input/Output Module operation Section 5 Elements The drawers image shows the drawers equipped with FlexRacks and configured areas. The Online/Offline button with pause function places the module online, places the module offline, and pauses the module. The Information button navigates to information. The Configuration button navigates to configuration. The Login button navigates to the Login screen. The Open/Close drawer button opens and closes the drawers. Related information...
Operating instructions Input/Output Module operation Section 5 CAUTION: Incorrectly loaded samples may constitute a health hazard for patients. The input area can be configured in different ways, which may increase the risk of samples being loaded incorrectly. Samples loaded in the wrong area can cause delayed or incorrect results, and can cause highly sensitive analyzers to malfunction. Only allow trained personnel to operate the laboratory automation system (LAS).
Operating instructions Input/Output Module operation Section 5 4. Load the sample tubes in a straight, upright position. 5. Be sure to seat the sample tubes correctly in the FlexRacks. 6. To close the drawer, press the push button above the drawer (or tap the Open/Close button on the touchscreen user interface). Related information...
Section 6 Calibration procedures Introduction The GLP systems Track does not require calibration.
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Section 7 Operational precautions and limitations Introduction For optimal operator safety and accurate test results, comply with operational requirements, precautions, and limitations. Operators must be trained before they are allowed to operate the system. Failure to comply can affect system performance, and may cause damage to the system or may adversely affect test results. Related information...
Operational precautions and limitations Covers and sensors Section 7 Covers and sensors Electronic sensors should not be circumvented or removed from operation. The following components are fitted on the laboratory automation system: • Contact sensors on the module covers, doors, and drawers • Photoelectric sensors on the module drawers • Covers on the modules and hoods on the track elements Figure 19: Module contact sensors Legend: 1.
Operational precautions and limitations Covers and sensors Section 7 Figure 20: Photoelectric sensors Legend: 1. Photoelectric sensors: These components are located on the sides of the drawer inserts and form a light grid. They detect the loading status of RackPorts and any manual intervention in the drawer. They are used to stop the closing operation if an object or body part is placed between the drawers and the housing. NOTE: Some modules have additional components.
Operational precautions and limitations Requirements for handling the specimens Section 7 Requirements for handling the specimens Consider all specimens as potentially infectious. In addition, consider all system surfaces or components that have come in contact with specimens as potentially infectious. CAUTION: Biological RISKS. This activity or area may expose you to potentially infectious material. Related information...
Section 8 Hazards Introduction To minimize the potential for harm to personnel and damage to the laboratory environment, comply with the hazard and safety information. This section contains supplemental information. Do not use the supplemental information to supersede workplace safety requirements. Review any significant differences between the supplemental information and the workplace safety requirements with management or a workplace safety representative. Related information...
Hazards Operator responsibility Section 8 Operator responsibility Use the system only according to its designed purpose. Operators must be trained before operating the system. Failure to comply with safe-use instructions may cause personal injury, harm the environment, damage the system, or adversely affect test results. Related information...
Hazards Safety icons Section 8 Safety icons Safety icons are used on the system and in the system documentation to identify potentially dangerous conditions. Become familiar with these icons to know the type of potential hazard. Table 19: Safety icons and descriptions Icon Description CAUTION: Biological RISKS Identifies an activity or an area where the operator may be exposed to potentially infectious material. CAUTION: Class 2 Laser radiation when open. Avoid eye exposure to light.
Hazards Safety icons Icon Section 8 Description Observe operations manual Indicates that the operations manual must be read. WEEE: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Indicates that the item needs to be disposed of in a separate waste collection for electrical and electronic equipment and must not be disposed of in the general waste or trash. Related information...
Hazards Biological hazards Section 8 Biological hazards Exposure to potentially infectious materials may occur when the following activities are performed: • Handling of specimens • Spill cleanup • Waste handling and disposal • System relocation • Maintenance procedures • Decontamination procedures • Component replacement procedures Comply with the precautions to help minimize the impact of this exposure. Related information...
Hazards Biological hazards Section 8 Eyes Rinse with water for 15 minutes. Mouth Rinse with water. Skin Wash the affected area with soap and water. Apply alcohol, povidone iodine, chlorhexidine, or another antiseptic. Puncture wound Let the wound bleed freely. Wash the affected area with soap and water. Seek medical attention as soon as possible for appropriate follow-up. Bibliography references 1. US Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 29 CFR Part 1910.
Hazards Basic safety Section 8 Basic safety The following hazard information and safety instructions are applicable to laboratory automation system (LAS) operation. CAUTION: Device generates magnetic fields. Any person with a pacemaker or other similar implanted devices should exercise caution during LAS operation. CAUTION: Radio-frequency identification (RFID) devices. The operator should not change or modify RFID devices without approval by the party responsible for compliance.
Hazards Basic safety Section 8 Sample matter leaks may cause cross contamination with other sample matter and a subsequent misdiagnosis. • Follow all disinfection instructions specified by the laboratory. • For any affected samples, have the test result assessed separately by trained personnel. CAUTION: Incorrect results caused by manual intervention on the LAS. Manual intervention or exchanging of samples can cause incorrect assignment of test results and incorrect patient diagnoses.
Section 8 Hazards Basic safety • Do not place objects on the module covers and track hoods. • Confirm that faulty samples are directed into an error area. • Only use approved customer-replaceable components on the LAS. • Only use Abbott consumables. All consumables are intended for single-use only. • Follow all necessary precautions to provide electrostatic discharge protection.
Hazards CAR safety Section 8 CAR safety CAUTION: Rechargeable lithium battery fire and explosion hazards. The CARs contain lithium polymer batteries. Charging deep-discharged batteries or incorrectly handling batteries will result in a risk of fire and explosion. • Do not repair or replace CAR batteries. • Do not store CARs where they could be impacted by mechanical force. Treat the CARs as FRAGILE to ensure the plastic material contains no openings or cracks.
Hazards Laser safety Section 8 Laser safety GLP systems Track is a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedure other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. The Aliqout Module and the Sample Access Line each contain two embedded Class 2 Laser bar code readers.
Hazards Spill cleanup Section 8 Spill cleanup Clean spills according to established biosafety practices and follow instructions in the Safety Data Sheets. In general, safe work practices for spill cleanup include the following requirements: 1. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, such as gloves, a lab coat, and eyewear. 2. Absorb the spill with an absorbent material. 3. Wipe the spill area with a detergent. 4. Wipe the spill area with 0.5% sodium hypochlorite solution.
Section 8 Hazards Requirements for decontamination Requirements for decontamination Sodium hypochlorite and other disinfectants are typically hazardous chemicals that react with many chemicals, materials, and living tissues. To reduce the potential for exposure to disinfectants, comply with the following general precautions: • Obtain and review the manufacturer's safety information before using any disinfectant.
Hazards Input/Output Module safety Section 8 Input/Output Module safety CAUTION: Biological RISKS. This activity or area may expose you to potentially infectious material. CAUTION: Risk of infection due to skin contact. The operator may be exposed to serious injury, including death or infections, due to skin contact with infected sample matter. Wear personal protective equipment during operation.
Section 9 Service, maintenance, and diagnostics Introduction The appropriate service, maintenance, and diagnostics of the system are important aspects of a complete quality assurance program. A thorough service, maintenance, and diagnostic program: • Minimizes downtime. • Maintains records for inspection and accreditation. • Maintains system performance to provide optimal test results. NOTE: Only approved customer-replaceable components are permitted to be used. Related information...
Service, maintenance, and diagnostics Track maintenance Section 9 Track maintenance A daily visual inspection of the track is recommended. Sample matter found on the track may indicate mechanical malfunctions. CAUTION: Sharp Element. Injuries to the operator may occur due to sharp edges on metal parts. Wear safety gloves when detaching and attaching the side casing sheets of the support system during maintenance and repair work. NOTE: Follow all safety information in this manual.
Service, maintenance, and diagnostics Track maintenance Section 9 Perform this weekly procedure to clean the track hood. NOTE: To avoid sample contamination, perform maintenance procedures only when no samples are present. 1. Dampen a lint-free cloth with a surface disinfectant. 2. Carefully wipe the track hood to remove any dust. Related information... Weekly cleaning procedure, page 192 As-needed cleaning procedures As-needed cleaning procedures are required on the track system.
Service, maintenance, and diagnostics Track maintenance Section 9 NOTE: To avoid sample contamination, perform maintenance procedures only when no samples are present. 1. Carefully remove any dust from the guiding slot with a cotton swab. 2. Carefully remove any dust from the guiding slot with a soft brush. Related information... As-needed cleaning procedures, page 193 Track maintenance checks The following maintenance checks are required for the track to maintain optimal system performance.
Service, maintenance, and diagnostics CAR maintenance Section 9 CAR maintenance A daily visual inspection of the CARs is recommended. IMPORTANT: The CARs must be serviced by an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative at least one time each year. NOTE: Follow all safety information in this manual. All work not included in this manual may only be performed by an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information...
Service, maintenance, and diagnostics CAR maintenance Section 9 1. Carefully remove any dust from the sensors with a lint-free brush. 2. Carefully remove any dust from the sensors with a lint-free cloth. Related information... Weekly cleaning procedure, page 195 Monthly cleaning procedure A monthly cleaning procedure is required on the CARs. Related information...
Service, maintenance, and diagnostics CAR maintenance Section 9 2. Carefully remove any dust from the charging contacts. Related information... Quarterly cleaning procedure, page 196 As-needed cleaning procedures As-needed cleaning procedures are required on the CARs. Related information...
Service, maintenance, and diagnostics CAR maintenance Section 9 CAR maintenance checks The following maintenance checks are required for the CARs to maintain optimal system performance. Maintenance check Activity Interval Verify that the guiding pin is not worn. Replace the front underseal if necessary. Weekly Verify that the sliders are not worn. Replace the front underseal if necessary. Weekly Verify that the drive wheel is free of dust Carefully remove any dust. See the or malfunctions.
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Service, maintenance, and diagnostics Input/Output Module maintenance Section 9 Input/Output Module maintenance Before cleaning or maintenance work is performed, the module status must be transitioned to Offline by using the Online/Offline push button. NOTE: Follow all safety information in this manual. All work not included in this manual may only be performed by an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information...
Service, maintenance, and diagnostics Input/Output Module maintenance Section 9 2. Dampen a lint-free cloth with a surface disinfectant. 3. Carefully wipe the entire surface area of the monitor to remove any dust. Related information...
Service, maintenance, and diagnostics Input/Output Module maintenance Section 9 Clean the gripper (IOM) Required materials • Laboratory-grade surface disinfectant • Lint-free cloth Required module status Offline Perform this as-needed procedure to clean the gripper. 1. Ensure that all samples are removed from the module. 2. Open the front module cover. 3. Dampen a lint-free cloth with a surface disinfectant. 4. Carefully wipe the gripper to remove any dust. 5. Close the front module cover.
Service, maintenance, and diagnostics Input/Output Module maintenance Section 9 Clean the FlexRacks (IOM) Required materials • Laboratory-grade surface disinfectant • Lint-free cloth • Warm water Required module status Offline Perform this as-needed procedure to clean the FlexRacks. 1. Ensure that all samples are removed from the module. 2. Press the drawer push button to open the drawer.
Service, maintenance, and diagnostics Input/Output Module maintenance 6. Section 9 Press the drawer push button to close the drawer. Related information... As-needed cleaning procedures (IOM), page 201 Clean the device-specific racks of the analyzer (IOM) Required module status Offline Perform this as-needed procedure to clean the device-specific racks of the analyzer. 1. Ensure that all samples are removed from the module. 2. See the manufacturer specifications for the device-specific rack.
Service, maintenance, and diagnostics Input/Output Module maintenance Section 9 Perform this as-needed procedure to clean the bar code readers. 1. Ensure that all samples are removed from the module. 2. Open the front module cover. 3. Dampen a lint-free cloth with a gentle, antistatic glass cleaner. 4. Carefully wipe each bar code reader to remove any dust. 5. Ensure that the orientation of each bar code reader is not changed so that no errors occur when the bar code is read. 6.
Service, maintenance, and diagnostics Input/Output Module maintenance Section 9 NOTES 206 GLP systems Track Operations Manual 80003968-101 - 2021-09-16
Section 10 Troubleshooting Introduction Problems with the GLP systems Track are characterized by symptoms. Troubleshooting tools, references, and suggested techniques help to trace the symptom to one or more root causes. After determining the root cause, perform the corrective actions to resolve the problem. Before troubleshooting is performed for system errors, the module must be in the status of Offline.
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Error messages Message codes and error messages are displayed on the touchscreen touchscreen user interface when errors occur. Error messages provide information about conditions or errors of system operation. If an error cannot be resolved, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. NOTE: Corrective actions for error messages may involve hazardous activity.
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action 2. If the error cannot be corrected, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information... Communication and software update error messages (0-10000), page 208 Message code: 100 System error Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2.
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Related information... Communication and software update error messages (0-10000), page 208 Message code: 106 Invalid JSON data structure Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2. If the error cannot be corrected, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2. If the error cannot be corrected, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 20901, page 217 20902, page 217 20903, page 217 20904, page 218 20905, page 218 20906, page 218 20907, page 219 20908, page 219 20909, page 219 20910, page 220 20911, page 220 20912, page 220 Robot picola error messages (21000-21060), page 220 Archive error messages (21300-21468), page 229 Centrifuge error messages (21800-22018), page 232 Display error messages (23000-23017), page 233 23100, page 237 Drawer error messages (25000-25107), page 237 25150, page 244 27
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action 2. If the error cannot be corrected, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information... Module component error messages (20000-29999), page 211 Message code: 20151 Invalid robot $0 target position Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2.
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Related information... Module component error messages (20000-29999), page 211 Message code: 20202 Accesspoint fault Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2. If the error cannot be corrected, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2. If the error cannot be corrected, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information... Module component error messages (20000-29999), page 211 Message code: 20206 NFC read problems Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1.
Troubleshooting Error messages Probable cause Section 10 Corrective action 2. If the error cannot be corrected, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information... Module component error messages (20000-29999), page 211 Message code: 20210 The Access Point lost too many Cars Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2.
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Related information... Module component error messages (20000-29999), page 211 Message code: 20900 Area Configuration Error! Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2. If the error cannot be corrected, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2. If the error cannot be corrected, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action 2. If the error cannot be corrected, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information... Module component error messages (20000-29999), page 211 Message code: 20907 Area config contains doubled Area - numbers. Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2.
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Related information... Module component error messages (20000-29999), page 211 Message code: 20910 Invalid JSON checksum. Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2. If the error cannot be corrected, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Related information... Robot picola error messages (21000-21060), page 220 Message code: 21001 Invalid parameter Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2. If the error cannot be corrected, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2. If the error cannot be corrected, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information... Robot picola error messages (21000-21060), page 220 Message code: 21005 Malfunction Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1.
Troubleshooting Error messages Probable cause Section 10 Corrective action 2. If the error cannot be corrected, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information... Robot picola error messages (21000-21060), page 220 Message code: 21009 Invalid Piccola hardware version! Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2.
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Related information... Robot picola error messages (21000-21060), page 220 Message code: 21012 Sample in gripper! Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2. If the error cannot be corrected, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2. If the error cannot be corrected, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information... Robot picola error messages (21000-21060), page 220 Message code: 21016 Invalid Piccola Firmware Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1.
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action 2. If the error cannot be corrected, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information... Robot picola error messages (21000-21060), page 220 Message code: 21019 End position not detected Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2.
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Related information... Robot picola error messages (21000-21060), page 220 Message code: 21034 Overtemperature error Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2. If the error cannot be corrected, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2. If the error cannot be corrected, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information... Robot picola error messages (21000-21060), page 220 Message code: 21050 Unknown Error ($1)! Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1.
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 21371, page 230 21372, page 231 21373, page 231 21374, page 231 21375, page 231 Message code: 21361 Robotic Failure Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2. If the error cannot be corrected, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Message code: 21372 RFID Hardware Error Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2. If the error cannot be corrected, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2. If the error cannot be corrected, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Display error messages (23000-23017) The display error message category includes message codes from 23000 through 23017. Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Related information... Display error messages (23000-23017), page 233 Message code: 23002 Unknown dialog type for dialogId $0 received by display. Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2. If the error cannot be corrected, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2. If the error cannot be corrected, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information... Display error messages (23000-23017), page 233 Message code: 23011 Area config error Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1.
Troubleshooting Error messages Probable cause Section 10 Corrective action 2. If the error cannot be corrected, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information... Display error messages (23000-23017), page 233 Message code: 23014 Area config error Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2.
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Related information... Display error messages (23000-23017), page 233 Message code: 23017 Areas are conflicting Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2. If the error cannot be corrected, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 25014, page 240 25015, page 241 25016, page 241 25017, page 241 25018, page 241 25019, page 242 25028, page 242 25032, page 242 25100, page 243 25101, page 243 25102, page 243 25103, page 244 25104, page 244 25105, page 244 Message code: 25000 Error during initialization of Drawer $0 Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2.
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2. If the error cannot be corrected, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information... Drawer error messages (25000-25107), page 237 Message code: 25003 Drawer $0 jammed. Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1.
Troubleshooting Error messages Probable cause Section 10 Corrective action 2. If the error cannot be corrected, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information... Drawer error messages (25000-25107), page 237 Message code: 25009 Drawer $0 intervention by user. Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2.
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Related information... Drawer error messages (25000-25107), page 237 Message code: 25015 Drawer $0 initialisation timeout Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2. If the error cannot be corrected, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2. If the error cannot be corrected, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information... Drawer error messages (25000-25107), page 237 Message code: 25019 Wrong drawer motor current measurement $0 Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1.
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action 2. If the error cannot be corrected, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information... Drawer error messages (25000-25107), page 237 Message code: 25100 An Emergency Modulesensor occurred in Drawer. Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2.
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Related information... Drawer error messages (25000-25107), page 237 Message code: 25103 Emergency Sensor fault Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2. If the error cannot be corrected, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1. Correct the error by following the instructions on the touchscreen user interface. 2. If the error cannot be corrected, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information... Module component error messages (20000-29999), page 211 Message code: 27000 CAR needs maintenance. Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. 1.
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Track Sample Manager errors The Track Sample Manager (TSM) does not generate actual error codes. For issues related to TSM, see the TSM error messages and observed problems in this manual. If the issues related to TSM cannot be resolved, contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Contact Abbott service personnel. Related information... Track element errors (700-16000), page 246 Message code: 801 Positioning times at track element ... in segment ... in critical range too often. Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Contact Abbott service personnel. Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Locate the CAR, check to ensure the charging contacts are clean and place the CAR back on the track for further processing. If not resolved, contact Abbott service personnel. Related information... Track element errors (700-16000), page 246 Message code: 15004 Too many CARs not stopped at track element ... in segment ... Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred.
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 28128, page 251 Message code: 28100 Sample ... (barcode …) expected on CAR ... but not found. Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Search for sample, locate the last known position to recover. If not resolved, contact Abbott personnel. Related information... Controller interfaces sent by module controllers (28000-30100), page 248 Message code: 28104 Sample entry: Barcode verification failed for sample ... (barcode ...) at module ....
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Check sample and ensure functioning module. If not resolved, contact Abbott service personnel. Related information... Controller interfaces sent by module controllers (28000-30100), page 248 Message code: 28117 Failed to aliquot primary sample ... on CAR .... Error code: ... Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Check sample and ensure functioning module.
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Message code: 28126 Label layout ... not loaded for aliquot of parent sample ... on CAR .... Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Contact Abbott service personnel. Related information... Controller interfaces sent by module controllers (28000-30100), page 248 Message code: 28128 Analyzer ... reported suspicious analysis result for sample ... (...). Scanned barcode .... Please check. Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred.
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 70023, page 257 70026, page 257 70029, page 258 70031, page 258 70032, page 258 70033, page 258 70034, page 258 70035, page 259 70036, page 259 70037, page 259 70038, page 259 70039, page 259 70040, page 260 70041, page 260 70042, page 260 70043, page 260 70044, page 260 70045, page 261 70047, page 261 70048, page 261 70050, page 261 70051, page 261 70052, page 262 70053, page 262 70054, page 262 70062, page 262 70063, page 262 70074, page 263 70075, page 263 7007
Section 10 Troubleshooting Error messages 70091, page 265 70094, page 265 70096, page 266 70097, page 266 70098, page 266 70099, page 266 70100, page 266 70101, page 267 70102, page 267 70103, page 267 70104, page 267 70105, page 267 70107, page 268 70108, page 268 70109, page 268 70112, page 268 70113, page 268 70114, page 269 70115, page 269 70116, page 269 70117, page 269 70118, page 270 70119, page 270 70120, page 270 70121, page 270 70122, page 270 70123, page 271 70124, page 271 70125, page 271 7012
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 71009, page 273 71010, page 273 71011, page 274 71012, page 274 71013, page 274 71014, page 274 71015, page 274 71016, page 275 71017, page 275 71018, page 275 Message code: 70001 Module ... reported a sample without a barcode. Default barcode ... assigned to sample .... ... Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Check sample barcode to ensure correct position. If not resolved, contact Abbott service personnel. Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Related information... TSM generated message error messages (70000-71999), page 251 Message code: 70005 Controller ... reported invalid product codes. Tuple (element ID, expected product code, reported product code): ... Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Contact Abbott service personnel. Related information... TSM generated message error messages (70000-71999), page 251 Message code: 70006 Controller ... reported unknown elements.
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Related information... TSM generated message error messages (70000-71999), page 251 Message code: 70011 At least one module controller's ... waste bin is full: ... Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Empty waste bin at module. Related information... TSM generated message error messages (70000-71999), page 251 Message code: 70015 Following mandatory error areas of module controller ... are inactive: ...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Related information... TSM generated message error messages (70000-71999), page 251 Message code: 70019 CAR ... load change detected: Loaded at: ..., unloaded at .... Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Contact Abbott service personnel. Related information... TSM generated message error messages (70000-71999), page 251 Message code: 70021 Module ... reported invalid area types: ....
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Related information... TSM generated message error messages (70000-71999), page 251 Message code: 70029 Failed to target error area ... for ... samples with error code .... Timeout of ... minutes exceeded. If no samples are on the track, search the target area and remove the samples in the TSM. Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Empty error area at module. If not resolved, contact Abbott service personnel. Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Related information... TSM generated message error messages (70000-71999), page 251 Message code: 70035 The area type of module ... cannot be changed. Reason: The following modules are still connected: ... Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Contact Abbott service personnel. Related information... TSM generated message error messages (70000-71999), page 251 Message code: 70036 Areas ... of module ... cannot be removed.
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Remove CAR from maintenane lane and contact Abbott service personnel. Related information... TSM generated message error messages (70000-71999), page 251 Message code: 70040 Failed to send message to RE. Reason: ... Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Contact Abbott service personnel. Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Contact Abbott service personnel. Related information... TSM generated message error messages (70000-71999), page 251 Message code: 70045 Area ... in module ... has reached the fill-level threshold .... Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Empty area at module. Related information... TSM generated message error messages (70000-71999), page 251 Message code: 70047 CAR ...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Ensure module sample drawer is closed. If not resolved, contact Abbott service personnel. Related information... TSM generated message error messages (70000-71999), page 251 Message code: 70052 All modules with error area(s) ... offline. Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Ensure module is online. If not resolved, contact Abbott service personnel. Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Contact Abbott service personnel Related information... TSM generated message error messages (70000-71999), page 251 Message code: 70074 TSM cannot process the error from the Routing Engine due to an invalid error code. Invalid error code of .... ... argument(s): ... Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Contact Abbott service personnel Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Refill modules consumables. Related information... TSM generated message error messages (70000-71999), page 251 Message code: 70079 CAR with aliquot sample ... (barcode ...) started unexpectedly at Aliquot Module .... Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Contact Abbott service personnel Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Contact Abbott service personnel Related information... TSM generated message error messages (70000-71999), page 251 Message code: 70089 Module ... reported invalid area types. Tuples (area, expected type, reported type): .... Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Contact Abbott service personnel Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Message code: 70096 Analysis for sample ... (barcode ...) contains warning code ..., but the RE could not be informed, because it does not yet support sample warning messages. Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. information message. If not resolved, contact Abbott service personnel. Related information... TSM generated message error messages (70000-71999), page 251 Message code: 70097 The analysis for sample ... (barcode ...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Related information... TSM generated message error messages (70000-71999), page 251 Message code: 70101 Module ... does not belong to the same discipline as the other modules of the following areas: .... For output, archive, centrifuge and analyzer areas, all modules of that area must be assigned to the same discipline. Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Contact Abbott service personnel Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Contact Abbott service personnel Related information... TSM generated message error messages (70000-71999), page 251 Message code: 70107 No Aliquot Module provides required supply area for requested aliquot tube type: ... Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Contact Abbott service personnel Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Contact Abbott service personnel Related information... TSM generated message error messages (70000-71999), page 251 Message code: 70114 CAR not started as instructed Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Locate the CAR, toggle CAR power and place back on the track for further processing. If not resolved, contact Abbott service personnel. Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Message code: 70118 CAR not stopped as instructed Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Contact Abbott service personnel Related information... TSM generated message error messages (70000-71999), page 251 Message code: 70119 CAR not deviated as instructed Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Contact Abbott service personnel Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Message code: 70123 No translation required Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Locate the CAR, toggle CAR power and place back on the track for further processing. If not resolved, contact Abbott service personnel. Related information... TSM generated message error messages (70000-71999), page 251 Message code: 70124 No translation required Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred.
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Message code: 71001 Uploaded file is not a valid track layout file or it contains invalid entries / values. Technical details: ... Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. information message. Related information... TSM generated message error messages (70000-71999), page 251 Message code: 71002 Operation mode "Disconnected" required for track layout changes. Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. information message.
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Message code: 71006 Module ... removed. Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. information message. Related information... TSM generated message error messages (70000-71999), page 251 Message code: 71007 Module ... removed. Module still contains samples. Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. information message. Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Message code: 71011 Product codes not supported: .... Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. information message. Related information... TSM generated message error messages (70000-71999), page 251 Message code: 71012 Missing switches in segment ... before waiting queues: .... Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. information message. Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Message code: 71016 License supports ... of ... track segments only. Only "Test" operation mode is allowed. Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. information message. Related information... TSM generated message error messages (70000-71999), page 251 Message code: 71017 Product code change for module …. Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. information message. Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 81006, page 278 81010, page 278 81012, page 278 81013, page 279 81014, page 279 81015, page 279 81016, page 279 81017, page 279 81019, page 280 81020, page 280 81022, page 280 81023, page 280 81027, page 280 81028, page 281 81029, page 281 Message code: 80000 Analysis ended with warning: Unspecified error condition / generic error. Internal error code: ... Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Check analyzer for more information.
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Related information... Warning messages of controller interfaces sent by analyzers (80000-80999), page 275 Message code: 80003 Analysis ended with warning: Consumable supply error. Internal error code: ... Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Check analyzer for more information. If not resolved, contact Abbott service personnel. Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Information message to TWM Related information... Warning messages of controller interfaces sent by analyzers (80000-80999), page 275 Message code: 80007 Analysis ended with warning: Already registered. Internal error code: ... Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Check analyzer for more information. If not resolved, contact Abbott service personnel. Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Information message to TWM Related information... Warning messages of controller interfaces sent by analyzers (80000-80999), page 275 Message code: 81013 No progress for sample ... (barcode ...) for ... minutes. Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Information message to TWM Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Caused by module error. Information message to TWM Related information... Warning messages of controller interfaces sent by analyzers (80000-80999), page 275 Message code: 81019 Analyzer ... failed to analyze sample ... (barcode ...). Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Caused by module error. Information message to TWM Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Information message to TWM Related information... Warning messages of controller interfaces sent by analyzers (80000-80999), page 275 Message code: 81028 Failed to assign discipline ... to sample ... (barcode ...). Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Information message to TWM Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 82009, page 284 Message code: 82002 Target plan creation failed for sample ... (barcode ...). Reason: Missing information from LIS. Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Contact Abbott service personnel Related information... TWM generated message error messages (81000-82999), page 281 Message code: 82002 The Track Workflow Manager has insufficient information from HOST for sample {sampleNumber} with barcode "{sampleBarcode}".
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Related information... TWM generated message error messages (81000-82999), page 281 Message code: 82005 The Track Workflow Manager is unable to determine the next route step for sample {sampleNumber} with barcode "{sampleBarcode}". Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information...
Troubleshooting Error messages Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred. Contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information... TWM generated message error messages (81000-82999), page 281 Message code: 82008 Sample ... (barcode ...) has not been properly announced with a sample-NEW message to the routing engine. Probable cause Corrective action An error has occurred.
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Troubleshooting Observed problems Section 10 Observed problems Observed problems provide information about problems that may occur on the system and provide corrective actions that help to resolve the problems. If the corrective actions for an observed problem do not resolve the problem, contact the local representative or find country-specific contact information at corelaboratory.abbott. CAUTION: Risk of infection due to skin contact.
Troubleshooting Observed problems Section 10 CARs move too slowly, page 291 CAR does not maintain distance with the CAR ahead of it or pushes it forward, page 291 New CAR does not move Probable cause Corrective action The CAR is not registered in the control system. • • • Switch on the CAR. Inspect the track for obstructions. Contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative if necessary. The lithium battery charge level of the CAR is low.
Troubleshooting Observed problems Section 10 CAR is caught on the charge lane charging pin or lane element transition Probable cause The distance between the CAR underseal and the lane elements is insufficient. Corrective action • • Inspect the bottom of the CAR for dust. If replacement of the front underseal is necessary, perform Replace the front underseal of a CAR, page 300. Inspect the lane elements.
Troubleshooting Observed problems Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action The rechargeable lithium battery is defective. 1. Remove the CAR from the track. CAUTION: Wear personal protective equipment while operating the laboratory automation system. 2. Contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information...
Troubleshooting Observed problems Probable cause Section 10 Corrective action • Contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information... CAR observed problems, page 286 CAR does not exit the charge lane Probable cause Corrective action The CAR does not charge. The charge lane may be defective. Contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information...
Troubleshooting Observed problems Section 10 CARs are present in the charge lane but cannot move Probable cause Corrective action The charge lane charging pins do not release the CAR. Contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information... CAR observed problems, page 286 CARs move too slowly Probable cause Corrective action • • • 1. Switch off the CAR, and then switch it on again. 2.
Troubleshooting Observed problems Section 10 Sample in CAR was exchanged, page 292 Errors at cross switch controllers, page 292 Errors at AccessPoint, page 293 Errors at charge lane, page 293 Sample is missing Probable cause Corrective action A sample is missing. Use the Track Sample Manager to display the last action of the missing sample. Related information...
Troubleshooting Observed problems Section 10 Related information... Track observed problems, page 291 Errors at AccessPoint Probable cause Corrective action Errors occurred at the AccessPoint. Contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative. Related information... Track observed problems, page 291 Errors at charge lane Probable cause Corrective action Charge lane errors occurred.
Troubleshooting Observed problems Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action The switch at the entry point of the queue is defective. 1. Visually inspect the queue for dust. 2. Verify that the cross switch is working correctly. 3. Contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative if necessary. See Samples tab (TSM), page 121. 1. Do not remove a CAR from the queue. 2. Verify that the cross switch is working correctly.
Troubleshooting Observed problems Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action The target area of the output module is full. 1. Verify the fill levels of the areas on TSM. See Controller tab element descriptions (TSM), page 105. 2. Ensure that the output drawers are emptied. Related information...
Troubleshooting Observed problems Section 10 Probable cause Corrective action An error occurred with the grippers. 1. Visually inspect the grippers for dust. 2. Contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative if necessary. Related information... Track Sample Manager observed problems, page 293 Input/Output Module observed problems Input/Output Module observed problems include problems that occur with the Input/Output Module. Dust can cause system errors.
Troubleshooting Observed problems Section 10 Related information... Input/Output Module observed problems, page 296 Error message is displayed Probable cause Corrective action An error has been detected. 1. Follow the error dialog on the touchscreen user interface. 2. Contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative if necessary. Related information...
Troubleshooting Observed problems Section 10 Gripper loses its grip on the sample tube Probable cause Corrective action The gripper fingers are defective. • • • Replace the gripper fingers (IOM), page 306. Manually insert the sample tube for analysis in the sample input drawer. Separately appraise and specifically assess the test result of the dropped sample tube. Related information...
Troubleshooting Observed problems Section 10 Bar code is not read Probable cause Corrective action The bar code reader is dirty or defective. 1. Clean the bar code reader. Perform Clean the bar code readers (IOM), page 204. 2. Contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an authorized service representative if necessary. 1. Relabel the sample tube. 2. Reintroduce the sample tube to the module. The bar code is illegible. Related information...
Troubleshooting Miscellaneous corrective action procedures Section 10 Miscellaneous corrective action procedures Corrective action procedures are a series of steps that are recommended to resolve a probable cause associated with a message code or an observed problem. These procedures are common to more than one message code or observed problem. Related information...
Troubleshooting Miscellaneous corrective action procedures Section 10 • The sample has been removed and reinserted into the input module. Perform this procedure to replace the front underseal of a CAR. The front underseal on the CAR requires replacement if the permanent magnet on the bottom side is visible, the position of the CAR is skewed, or the guiding pin is worn. 1. Push the front underseal [1] forward and remove it. 2. Insert the new front underseal [1] and push it back until it engages. 3.
Troubleshooting Miscellaneous corrective action procedures Section 10 1. Remove the sample from the Track Sample Manager (TSM). 2. Remove the defective CAR from the track. 3. Switch off the defective CAR by using the on/off switch. 4. Switch on the new CAR by using the on/off switch. 5. Place the new CAR on the track. TSM independently guides the CAR to a charge lane. Related information...
Troubleshooting Miscellaneous corrective action procedures Section 10 Open and close the front and rear module covers (IOM) Required module status Offline Perform this procedure to open and close the front and rear module covers. CAUTION: Overhead obstruction. Operators may hit their heads on open module covers. • Be aware that injury or bodily harm can occur when module covers are opened and closed. • Protect the head when working on modules with open module covers.
Troubleshooting Miscellaneous corrective action procedures 304 2. Turn the unlock key [1] counterclockwise a quarter turn. 3. Lift open the front cover [3] or the rear cover.
Troubleshooting Miscellaneous corrective action procedures Section 10 4. To close the front cover [3] or the rear cover, carefully pull down the cover. 5. Press lightly on the cover until it is secured. 6. Remove the unlock key [1] from the unlock mechanism [2]. 7. Place the module online. Related information...
Troubleshooting Miscellaneous corrective action procedures Section 10 Replace the gripper fingers (IOM) Prerequisite • The robot is in an accessible position. • All samples must be removed from the module to avoid sample contamination. Required materials Tx6 Torx screwdriver Required module status Off Perform this procedure to replace the gripper fingers on the module. CAUTION: Overhead obstruction. Operators may hit their heads on open module covers.
Troubleshooting Miscellaneous corrective action procedures Section 10 5. Remove the bolts [2]. 6. Remove the gripper finger [1] from the bracket. 7. Insert a new gripper finger [1] into the bracket so that the gripper finger tooth points inward. 8. Insert new bolts [2] into the new gripper finger [1]. 9. Tighten the bolts [2] with the Torx screwdriver. 10. To close the cover, carefully pull down the cover. 11. Press lightly on the cover until it is secured. 12.
Troubleshooting Miscellaneous corrective action procedures Section 10 Replace a FlexRack (IOM) Required module status Online Perform this procedure to replace a FlexRack on the module. CAUTION: Biological RISKS. This activity or area may expose you to potentially infectious material. CAUTION: DO NOT REACH INTO DRAWERS. Injury or bodily harm can occur when accessing the module interior while the module is powered on. Do not access the drawers while they are opening or closing.
Troubleshooting Miscellaneous corrective action procedures Section 10 4. Remove the damaged FlexRack by pulling it up from the RackPort [3]. 5. Insert the new FlexRack [1] on the RackPort [3]. NOTE: Magnets [2] are used to secure the new FlexRack [1] on the RackPort [3]. 6. To close the drawer, press the push button above the drawer (or tap the Open/Close button on the monitor). Related information...
Troubleshooting Miscellaneous corrective action procedures 310 Section 10 1. To unlock the track hood, insert the unlock key [2] into the lock mechanism [1] at each end of the track hood and turn. 2. Open the track hood. 3. To lock the track hood, close the track hood.
Troubleshooting Miscellaneous corrective action procedures Section 10 4. Insert the unlock key [2] into the lock mechanism [1] at each end of the track hood and turn. Related information...
Troubleshooting Miscellaneous corrective action procedures Section 10 NOTES 312 GLP systems Track Operations Manual 80003968-101 - 2021-09-16
Glossary Glossary accessories Service accessories are items that are used for system installation and for maintenance and troubleshooting procedures. Only approved customer-replaceable components are used as needed for component replacement. AccessPoint An active lane element that holds the CARs and samples in place, allowing for secure processing of the samples. analyzer An instrument that performs all sample-processing activities from sample aspiration to final result reporting.
Glossary IOM See Input/Output Module, page 313. laboratory automation system A track system that automates preanalytical processing, sample handling, and delivery of samples to analyzers for sample test processing. laboratory information system Computer software and hardware used to manage order input, test sequence, and results validation. lane element A component that is composed of a plastic body and two lanes. The guiding slot in the lane element is used to guide the CARs.
Glossary pipettor A device that detects, aspirates, transfers, and dispenses samples. printed circuit board A board with electrical circuits that are used to connect electronic or electrical components in electronic equipment such as a computer. RackPort An accessory in drawers that is used to position racks for sample tubes and pipettors. A RackPort can be used in module drawers.
Glossary NOTES 316 GLP systems Track Operations Manual 80003968-101 - 2021-09-16
Revision history Document control numbers Revision date Content revised 80003968-101 2021-09-16 Original release GLP systems Track Operations Manual 80003968-101 - 2021-09-16 317
Revision history NOTES 318 GLP systems Track Operations Manual 80003968-101 - 2021-09-16
Index Index A C accessing Configuration screen (IOM), 167 Information screen (IOM), 166 Login screen (IOM), 166 active lane elements description of, 39 illustration of, 39 Admin screen (TWM) description of, 80 agency approvals description of, 15 area in the module (IOM) configuring, 65 creating, 65 area of the module (IOM) deleting, 67 as-needed cleaning procedures CARs, 197 clean the AccessPoint (IOM), 204 clean the bar code readers (IOM), 204 clean the device-specific racks of the analyzer (IOM), 204 c
Index monitor (IOM), 200 RackPorts (IOM), 202 sample holder, 197 sensors, 195 track hood, 192 closing module covers (IOM), 303 communication paths description of, 35 illustration of, 35 Configuration screen (IOM) accessing, 167 configuring area in the module (IOM), 65 connections (TSM) viewing TWM, 120 connections (TWM) viewing, 160 Connections screen (TWM) description of, 159 element descriptions, 159 control system components, 74 functions, 74 control systems (IOM) description of, 57 Controller tab (TSM)
Index emergency shutdown performing, 94 enabling instruments (TWM), 154 tests by instrument on the Test status screen (TWM), 158 tests by type of analysis on the Test status screen (TWM), 159 tests on the Instrument status screen (TWM), 155 environmental specifications and requirements acoustic level, 82 altitude, 82 ambient temperature during operation, 82 placement, 82 relative humidity, 82 storage and transport, 82 error messages description of, 208 Expert search tab (Samples) (TSM) element descriptions,
Index cleaning the drawers, 203 cleaning the FlexRacks, 203 cleaning the gripper, 202 cleaning the module covers, 201 cleaning the monitor, 200 cleaning the RackPorts, 202 configuration description, 64 configuring an area in the module, 65 control systems, 57 corrective action procedures, 302 creating an area in the module, 65 deactivating pause mode, 165 defining areas, 64 deleting an area from the module, 67 design and function, 50 editing properties of an area, 66 installation requirements, 63 loading sa
Index Main menu screen (TWM) description of, 79 element descriptions, 140 maintenance checks CARs, 198 Input/Output Module (IOM), 205 track, 194 Maintenance tab (TSM) element descriptions, 137 manufacturer description of, 22 Master data screen (TWM) description of, 80 Menu overview screen (TWM) element descriptions, 140 messages (TWM) viewing, 150 Messages screen (TWM) description of, 148 element descriptions, 148 miscellaneous corrective action procedures CAR, 300 description of, 300 Input/Output Module (I
Index R rack (IOM) replacing, 68 rack ID (IOM) setting, 68 RackPorts illustrations of, 59 overview, 59 racks loading an analyzer or device-specific rack (IOM), 69 unloading an analyzer or device-specific rack (IOM), 69 read me first overview, 7 removing samples (TSM), 128 replacing CAR with sample, 301 CAR without sample, 302 FlexRack (IOM), 308 front underseal of a CAR, 300 gripper fingers (IOM), 306 rack (IOM), 68 requesting CARs to send to a maintenance lane (TSM), 136 samples to send to an output area
Index Search tab (Samples) (TSM) element descriptions, 122 searching sample details (TWM), 146 samples (TSM), 128 samples (TWM), 146 Segment Controller screen (TSM) element descriptions, 107 service, maintenance, and diagnostics overview, 191 setting rack ID (IOM), 68 shutting down GLP systems Track, 93 special lane elements description of, 41 illustration of, 41 specimen handling requirements, 176 spills cleanup precautions, 188 starting GLP systems Track, 92 Statistic tab (TSM) element descriptions, 115 s
Index roles and permissions, 101 searching for samples, 128 system monitoring, 77 technical data, 88 user interface, 101 viewing connections to TWM, 120 workflow, 75 Track Sample Manager (TSM) system monitoring status package for sample and CAR routing, 77 system log, 77 Track Sample Manager (TSM) workflow routing strategy, 76 sample and CAR routing, 75 track layout, 76 TWM interface, 76 track section description of, 37 illustration of, 37 Track Workflow Manager (TWM) disabling an instrument, 153 disabling
