Arkray SPOTCHEM EZ Quick Instruction Manual

Brand: Arkray

Model: SPOTCHEM EZ

Type: Quick Instruction Manual

Arkray SPOTCHEM EZ is a user-friendly and accurate veterinary diagnostic tool designed for in-house testing. This compact and portable device utilizes advanced technology to provide reliable results within minutes, empowering you to make informed decisions about your animal's health. With its comprehensive testing capabilities, the SPOTCHEM EZ can analyze a wide range of samples, including whole blood, serum, and plasma, for a variety of parameters. Its user-friendly interface and intuitive operation make it accessible to veterinary professionals of all experience levels.

Testing Procedure:

1. Add whole blood to the ll line on the centrifuge cup or serum / plasma to ll line

on serum cuvette.

2. Press the [1] key on the Main Menu to initiate a measurement.

• The table cover will open and the STAND-BY screen is displayed.

3. Press the [6] key to bring up and scroll through the species menu.

4. Press [ENTER] to select the desired species.

• Unit will go back to the STANDBY screen

5. Press the [1] key for ID.

6. Enter the test number (if desired) otherwise press [ENTER].

7. ID option will appear - enter patient number or name, press [ENTER].

• The [+/.] key is the space key and can be used to move the cursor to the next number/

letter key.

8. When using serum/plasma, place the serum cup in the serum holder.

• Skip to step 12.

9. Remove centrifuge cover by pulling backwards and upwards.

10. Place the centrifuge cup with whole blood in position on the indented area of the silver

tabs.

11. Install centrifuge cover.

12. Place the pipette tip in the Tip Hole.

13. Place the reagent strips on the reagent table.

• Reagent pads on single strips should be facing up and aligned towards the rear of the

instrument.

• Reagent pads on multi strip should be facing up and aligned towards left side of the

instrument.

14. Press [START] key to begin measurement.

• When the measurement is completed, remove used strips/centrifuge cup/cuvette and

discard them.

• Instrument is ready to run the next sample.

How to run a sample:

E02

(T): Trouble with the table Cover.

(M): Trouble with the maintenance Cover.

• The measurement table was open during measurement or

warm up

• The maintenance cover was opened during measurement

or warm-up

• The table cover is not properly closed (foreign material may

be preventing closing)

• The measurement was started without closing the

maintenance cover

• Close the table cover correctly (remove obstructions)

• Set the maintenance cover in the correct position

E05

(1~9): Channels with abnormalities

• A check shows the optical system status has changed since

the last calibration

• The white and black plate or Optical window (window plate)

is dirty

• Clean the white and black plate or Optical window (window

plate) - see sections 4-2-1 and 4-3-2 in the owner’s manual

E11

(7~9): Single Type (M): Multi type

Channel with no Reagent strip in either case. Display is made only in

calibration. Usually nothing is displayed during measurement.

• Reagent strip is not set

• The bar code was not correctly read due to displacement or

bending of the Reagent strip

• The Reagent strip is not set in the channel necessary for

calibration

• Set Reagent strips correctly

• When calibrating, swipe all necessary numbers on card

E13

(7~9): Single Type (M): Multi type

Channel with a different Reagent strip in either case.

• The bar code was not correctly read due to displacement or

bending

• The wrong reagent strips was set for calibration

• Calibration was started for an item before it was completed

for another item

• Set the Reagent strip correctly

• Return to the main menu because changing the item

mid-calibration is not allowed when doing the calibration

E14

(7~9): Single Type (M): Multi type

Channel has used Reagent strip in either case.

• Reagent strip is already used

• The Reagent strip pad is colored because of an old Reagent

strip of inappropriate preservation

• The Reagent pad is dirty

• The bar code was not correctly read due to displacement of

bending of the Reagent strip

• Use a new Reagent strip

• Set the Reagent strip correctly

E17

• A sample vessel is misplaced

• There is no sample or an insufcient amount of sample

• A centrifuge tube was used in calibration by calibrator kit

• Re-set the sample correctly

• Conrm the amount of the sample

• Be sure to use cuvettes in calibration by calibration kit

E32

• Reagent strip has expired.

• Clock is not correctly adjusted

• Clock is not correct because the power was not connected

for a long time

• When using a Reagent strip from new lot, the corresponding

magnetic card to the lot was not inserted

• Use a new Reagent strip

• Adjust the clock

• Insert a new magnetic card

E38

• The tip waste receptacle is not correctly set • Set the tip waste receptacle correctly

E40

(1~9): Channels with abnormalities

• Failed to draw the sample and drop it to the Reagent

correctly due to lack of sample amount or absorbing brin

• Sample adhered around the dropping hole

• Check the sample amount and remove brin if necessary

• Wipe off the sample adhered around the dropping hole

• Measure with a different tip

T25

(1-5, 7-9): Channels with abnormalities

• White plate or black plate is dirty • Clean the white plate or black plate. (Note: the case in

which trouble is detected when the power is turned on, it

is necessary to turn on the power again after maintenance

since measurement cannot be started)

T03

(1-5, 7-9): Channels with abnormalities

• The pressure does not increase since the rubber plate is

dirty or deformed

• The tube or pipe is clogged

• The tube connecting the nozzle with the pump is

disconnected

• The tube connecting the pump with the pressure detecting

sensor is disconnected

• Clean the rubber plate

• Check the tube

• If the same trouble occurs, contact your distributor (Note:

in cases where the abnormality is detected when the power

switch is turned on, it is necessary to turn on the power

again after maintenance because the measurement could

not be started)

E02 Cover Open

OK (ENTER)

E05 Optical Error

(9 6 2) OK (ENTER)

E11 No Strips

( M) OK (ENTER)

E13 Wrong Strips

( 87 ) OK (ENTER)

E14 Used Strips

(9 ) OK (ENTER)

E17 No Sample

(CNTRFG) OK (ENTER)

E32 Invalid Strips

( 7 M) OK (ENTER)

E38 Tip Case Not Set

OK (ENTER)

E40 Sample Drop

( 7 4 1) OK (ENTER)

T25 Barcode Sensor

(8 5 3) OK (ENTER)

T03 Tube Pressure

OK (ENTER)

Troubleshooting

Description and Error Message Conditions and Causes Corrective Action

Centrifuge Cover

Place the Pipette Tip in Holder

Place Test Strip on Reagent Table

ll line

max 500 �L

ll line 250 �L

ll line

min 100 �L

Contact scil animal care toll free at 877.724.5838

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EZ Quick Instruction Guide

scil animal care company • 151 N. Greenleaf St. Gurnee, IL 60031 • P: 877-724-5838 • www.scilvet.com scil animal care company • 151 N. Greenleaf St. Gurnee, IL 60031 • P: 877-724-5838 • www.scilvet.com

Whole Blood – uses centrifuge cup

1.Using a lithium heparinized collection tube (recommended method)

• Aspirate sample into syringe (no anticoagulant)

• Remove needle from syringe

• Dispense sample into lithium heparin collection tube and mix sample

• Transfer sample into centrifuge cup

2. Direct transfer to centrifuge cup

• Aspirate sample into syringe (no anticoagulant)

• Remove needle from syringe

• Dispense sample directly into centrifuge cup

• Re-install orange cap on centrifuge cup

• Mix sample in centrifuge cup; verify sample is completely heparinized

before proceeding (minimum of 2 minutes)

Plasma/Serum – uses cuvette

• Prepare plasma/serum sample

• Transfer sample into cuvette tube

Sample Preparation:

Centrifuge cup Placement

Cuvelte

Centrifuge Cup

1. From the main menu, press the [3] key to Calibrate.

The calibration menu is displayed.

2. Press the [1] key for card calibration.

3. The instrument will prompt to insert a card. Insert card with

stripe into reader and slide to the right.

4. The instrument will prompt to swipe the same stripe again. Insert card with the same stripe

into reader and slide to the right.

5. The instrument will then prompt to swipe another stripe on the card. Insert card with a

different strip into reader and slide to the right.

6. The instrument will then prompt to swipe the same stripe again. Insert card with the same

stripe into reader and slide to the right. Repeat this process with remaining two numbered

stripes. The test name and lot number is displayed.

7. Calibration is successful! Press the [STOP] key twice.

Contact scil animal care toll free at 877.724.5838

SPOTCHEM

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EZ Quick Instruction Guide

SPOTCHEM

™

EZ Quick Instruction Guide

scil animal care company • 151 N. Greenleaf St. Gurnee, IL 60031 • P: 877-724-5838 • www.scilvet.com

Cleaning the Reagent Table - Daily Maintenance:

Card Calibration Procedure:

1.) From Main Menu

1. Measure 2. Submenu

3. Calibrate (1/1)

Ready

Please turn off

Turn OFF Power

1. Results 2. PARAM

3. Maintenance (1/2)

2.) Brush off dust with

cleaning brush.

3.) Clean Reagent

table.

4.) Empty waste case

and disinfect with

alcohol and wash

with water.

5.) Disinfect centrifuge

cover with alcohol

and wash with

water.

Wipe with cotton swab

moistened with distilled water.

Cleaning the Black and White Plates & Cleaning the Rubber Plates -

Monthly Maintenance:

1.) From Main Menu

1. Measure 2. Submenu

3. Calibrate (1/1)

Ready

Please turn off

Turn OFF Power

1. Results 2. PARAM

3. Maintenance (1/2)

2.) Clean Back and White

plates:

3.) Remove top cover. 4.) Clean the rubber

plate.

5.) End cleaning. Turn

power off.

1. Measure 2. Submenu

3. Calibrate (1/1)

Warming up.....

Turn ON the power to start

warm-up. The Reagent Table

and Centrifuge and Multi

Rack slide back and the

Table cover closes. When

[MAIN MENU] appears, turn

OFF the power or perform

testing.

Wipe with a soft, lint free

cloth moistened with distilled

water. Then wipe again with

a dry, lint free cloth.

Insert cotton swab

moistened with distilled

water. Wipe rubber plate

with a cotton swab.

Clean nozzle and Optical Window - as directed by scil technical assistance

1.) Remove top cover and

side cover.

2.) Remove nozzle tube.

3.) Clean nozzle by inserting

cleaning wire through the

nozzle. Wipe debris

coming out of the tip of

nozzle with cotton swab.

4.) Reassemble nozzle

assembly tubing.

5.) Remove tip waste case.

7.) Using a ashlight, clean all 9

optical windows with a dry

cotton swab.

6.) Lay device on right side with

feet. Remove rubber cover.

Calibrate once per box of test strips. The SPOTCHEM™ EZ will not perform an uncalibrated test.

Important Prevention Recommendations:

1. When cleaning the optical windows - customer should use a ashlight to determine whether

the windows are streak free.

Warranty risk if optical windows are dirty / streaky / cloudy

2. Always empty the tip waste case when instructed by the instrument or prior to performing any

maintenance. Emptying the tip waste case routinely reduces the chance of tips falling into the

unit and jamming the centrifuge unit.

Warranty risk if tips are found inside the instrument

3. The centrifuge rotor has a hole that locks into position to prevent it from spinning freely. This

hole should ALWAYS be at the 12 o’clock position. If it is not at the 12 o’clock position the

instrument will give either a T27 or T28 error message. The customer should be shown how

they can easily rectify this situation by manually moving the centrifuge rotor into the 12 o’clock

position. scil recommends the use of the centrifuge cover at all times.

Swipe Calibration Card

Correct, at the 12 o’clock position Incorrect Incorrect

scil animal care company • 151 N. Greenleaf St. Gurnee, IL 60031 • P: 877-724-5838 • www.scilvet.com

Arkray SPOTCHEM EZ Quick Instruction Manual

Brand: Arkray

Model: SPOTCHEM EZ

Type: Quick Instruction Manual

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