Roche cobas s 201 system User manual

Instrument Manual

For use with the cobas s 201 system

Hamilton MICROLAB

STAR IVD / STARlet IVD

pipettor

Hamilton MICROLAB STAR IVD / STARlet IVD pipettor

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Document information

Revision history

Edition notice This manual is for users of the Hamilton MICROLAB STAR IVD / STARlet IVD

pipettor component of the cobas s 201 system.

Every effort has been made to ensure that all the information contained in this

manual is correct at the time of printing. The screenshots in this publication have

been added exclusively for the purpose of illustration. Configurable and variable data

such as parameters, results, path names etc. visible therein must not be used for

laboratory purposes.

Any customer modification to the instrument will render the warranty or service

agreement null and void.

Software updates are performed by Roche service representatives.

Intended use The Hamilton MICROLAB STAR IVD / STARlet IVD pipettor is used for pipetting

human plasma to be screened for infectious agents using polymerase chain reaction

(PCR) amplification technology and 5’ nuclease real-time detection technology.

The Hamilton MICROLAB STAR IVD / STARlet IVD pipettor is intended to be used

by laboratory professionals trained in laboratory techniques and on the use of the

system.

This manual is not to be used for applications performed using versions of the PDM

software earlier than the 3.0 series.

Trademarks The following trademarks are acknowledged:

ROCHE, AMPLIPREP, TAQMAN, COBAS, and COBAS S are trademarks of Roche.

MICROLAB is a registered trademark of Hamilton Bonaduz AG.

Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States or other countries.

Manual Version Software Version Revision date Changes

1.0 PDM software 3.0 August 2010 Original document

1.1 PDM software 3.0 March 2013 Document information, contact

addresses, barcode support

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Compliance is demonstrated by the following marks:

Contact addresses

Complies with the IVD directive 98/79/EC.

Issued by Canadian Standards Association (CSA) for Canada and the US.

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

1080 US Highway 202 South

Branchburg, NJ 08876

USA

Roche Diagnostics GmbH

Sandhofer Strasse 116

68305 Mannheim

Germany

Hamilton Bonaduz AG

Via Crusch 8

7402 Bonaduz

Switzerland

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Table of contents

Document information 2

Contact addresses 3

Table of contents 5

Preface 7

How to use this manual 7

Conventions used in this manual 8

System Description Part A

1 Safety

Safety classifications A–5

Safety precautions A–6

Safety summary A–8

Safety labels on the instrument A–14

Disposal of the instrument A–16

2Overview

Technical specifications A–19

Locating the pipettor A–23

Connecting power and network cables A–24

3 Instrument

Pipetting overview A–26

Platforms A–27

Autoload tray A–29

Autoload unit with barcode reader A–30

Pipetting arm A–31

Teaching needles A–33

Main switch (ON/OFF) A–33

Carriers A–34

Consumables A–39

Operation Part B

4Operation

Overview B–5

Safety information B–5

Workflow B–6

Maintenance Part C

5Service

Safety information C–5

Hamilton MICROLAB STAR IVD / STARlet IVD

pipettor maintenance C–6

Verification procedu res C–14

Troubleshooting Part D

6 Troubleshooting

Error Messages D–4

Troubleshooting D–8

Glossary Part E

Glossary E–3

Index Part F

Index F–3

Revisions Part G

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Preface

The Hamilton MICROLAB STAR IVD / STARlet IVD pipettor automates pipetting of

Primary Pools, Library Plates (optional), and pipetting of controls. The instrument is

also used to prepare Secondary Pools when they are required.

This manual is for use with PDM software 3.0. It is to be used in conjunction with the

cobas s 201 system Configuration D Operator’s Manual.

How to use this manual

To help you find information quickly, there is a table of contents at the beginning of

the book and each chapter. In addition, a complete index can be found at the end.

The Instrument Manual for the Hamilton MICROLAB STAR IVD / STARlet IVD

pipettor contains the following chapters:

Preface Summarizes the conventions used in this manual.

Safety Summarizes safety precautions necessary when installing, operating, and servicing

the Hamilton MICROLAB STAR IVD / STARlet IVD pipettor.

Overview Contains the technical specifications for the Hamilton MICROLAB STAR IVD /

STARlet IVD pipettor. Also lists donor tube barcode and Pooling Management

workstation requirements.

Instrument Describes the major hardware components of the Hamilton MICROLAB STAR IVD /

STARlet IVD pipettor and consumables.

Operation Contains a workflow diagram and explains how to load carriers to the pipetting deck.

Service Reviews steps required for regular maintenance of the Hamilton MICROLAB STAR

IVD / STARlet IVD pipettor.

Troubleshooting Contains troubleshooting information and lists error messages.

Glossary Contains definitions for specialized terms used in this manual.

Index Provides a list of reference pages for key terms in this manual.

o Keep this Instrument Manual in a safe place to ensure it is not damaged and remains

available for use.

o This Instrument Manual must be easily accessible at all times.

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Conventions used in this manual

This section explains the formatting conventions used in this manual.

Text conventions To convey information readily and consistently, certain text conventions are used

throughout this manual. These text conventions are as follows:

Visual cues are used to help locate and interpret information in this manual quickly.

This section explains formatting conventions used in this manual.

Symbols The following symbols are used:

Text Convention Used for

Numbered lists

Numbered procedures to be implemented sequentially during an

operation:

1. Remove samples from storage.

2. Select the pooling method.

Italics

Designating another section of this manual or the Operator’s Manual

to be consulted.

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For a description of the warning symbols, refer to the section

titled Symbols

Bold

Terms in the user interface like tab or button names or options are

printed in bold letters.

1. Select the PDM Pooling Wizard Maintenance tab.

2. Select Weekly Maintenance, then click Start.

Symbol Used for

a Start of procedure

End of procedure

o List item

e

Cross-reference

f Call-up (software reference)

Tip

Warning alert symbol

Safety alert

Electrical and electronic equipment marked with this symbol are

covered by the European directive WEEE.

The symbol denotes that the equipment must not be disposed of in

the municipal waste system.

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Screen shots The screen representations shown in this publication are for illustrative purposes

only. The screens do not necessarily show valid data.

Abbreviations The following abbreviations are used.

µL Microliter (10

-6

liters)

AAmpere

AC Alternating current

ANSI American National Standards Institute

CAN Canada

cm Centimeter

CO-RE Compression-induced O-ring expansion

CSA Canadian Standards Association

DNA Deoxyribonucleic acid

EC European Community

EN European Normative

FCC Federal Communications Commission

ft Feet

Hz Hertz

IEC International Electrotechnical Commission

in Inch

ISM Industrial, scientific, and medical

ISO International Organization for Standardization

IVD In vitro diagnostics

kg Kilogram

lb Pound (weight)

LED Light emitting diode

LLD Liquid level detection

mL Milliliter (10

-3

liters)

mm Millimeter (10

-3

meters)

PCR Polymerase chain reaction

PDM Pooling and Data Management

RF Radio frequency

RMEC Roche-manufactured external control

TADM Total aspiration dispense monitoring

UDEC User-defined external control

UL Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

UPS Uninterruptible power supply

US United States

USB Universal serial bus

VVolt

WWatt

WEEE Waste from electric and electronic equipment

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2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–17

3 Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–25

System Description

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Safety

In this chapter, you will find information on the safe operation of the Hamilton

MICROLAB STAR IVD / STARlet IVD pipettor.

Safety classifications ................................................................................................... A–5

Safety precautions ...................................................................................................... A–6

Operator qualification .......................................................................................... A–6

Safe and proper use of the instrument ................................................................ A–6

Miscellaneous safety precautions ........................................................................ A–7

Safety summary .......................................................................................................... A–8

Warning messages ................................................................................................ A–8

Electrical safety ............................................................................................... A–8

Optical safety .................................................................................................. A–8

Biohazardous materials .................................................................................. A–9

Waste ............................................................................................................... A–9

Explosion and fire risk ................................................................................. A–10

Caution messages ............................................................................................... A–10

Mechanical safety ......................................................................................... A–10

Proper identification .................................................................................... A–10

Contamination ............................................................................................. A–11

Samples and consumables ............................................................................ A–11

Notices ................................................................................................................ A–12

Moving parts ................................................................................................. A–12

Circuit breakers and fuses ............................................................................ A–12

Pipetting channels ........................................................................................ A–12

Proper loading .............................................................................................. A–12

Interference ................................................................................................... A–13

Safety labels on the instrument ............................................................................... A–14

Disposal of the instrument ...................................................................................... A–16

In this chapter

Chapter

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Safety classifications

This section explains how precautionary information is presented in this manual.

The safety precautions and important user notes are classified according to the

ANSI Z535.6 Standard. Familiarize yourself with the following icons and their

meanings:

These symbols and signal words are used for specific hazards:

e

For more information about the product safety labels, see Safety labels on the instrument

on page A-14

Important information that is not safety relevant is indicated by the following

symbol:

The safety alert symbol by itself without a signal word is used to promote awareness to

hazards that are generic or to direct the reader to safety information provided elsewhere in

the document.

DANGER

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in minor or moderate

injury.

NOTICE

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in damage to equipment.

Tip

Indicates additional information on correct use of the instrument or useful tips.

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Safety precautions

Operator qualification

Operators are required to have a sound knowledge of relevant guidelines and

standards, as well as the information and procedures contained in the Instrument and

Operator’s Manuals.

o Do not perform operation and maintenance unless you have been trained.

o Carefully follow the procedures specified in the Instrument and Operator’s

Manuals for the operation and maintenance of the instrument.

o Leave maintenance, installation, or service that is not described in the Instrument

and Operator’s Manuals to trained Roche service personnel.

o Follow standard laboratory practices, especially when working with biohazardous

material.

Safe and proper use of the instrument

Personal protective equipment o Be sure to wear appropriate protective equipment, including, but not limited to,

safety glasses with side shields, fluid resistant lab coat, and approved disposable

gloves. This is particularly important when dealing with a malfunction of the

instrument where the risk of contamination from spilled liquids exists.

o Wear a face shield if there is a chance of splash or splatter.

Installation o Installation must be performed by trained Roche service personnel only.

Correct use o Use the Hamilton MICROLAB STAR IVD / STARlet IVD pipettor only for

pipetting samples as described in the cobas s 201 system Configuration D

Operator’s Manual.

Operating conditions o Operation outside of the specified ranges may lead to incorrect results or

malfunction of the instrument.

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For ranges, see Technical specifications on page A-19

o During operation, the instrument must be shielded from sunlight and intense

artificial light.

o Position the instrument in the laboratory in a way permitting personnel to access

the front and sides of the instrument.

o Maintenance (daily maintenance, weekly maintenance, and periodic verification

performed by Roche service personnel) is a mandatory part of the work routine.

o Keep the Instrument Manual in a safe place to ensure it is not damaged and

remains available for use. This manual must be easily accessible at all times.

Particular attention must be paid to the following safety precautions. If these safety

precautions are ignored, the operator may suffer serious or fatal injury. Each precaution is

important.

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Safety precautions

Approved parts Use of nonapproved parts or devices may result in malfunction of the instrument and

may render the warranty null and void. Only use parts and devices approved by

Roche Diagnostics. Only certified technicians are authorized to perform mechanical

maintenance on the instrument.

Miscellaneous safety precautions

Power interruption A power failure or momentary drop in voltage may damage the instrument or lead to

data loss. Perform regularly backups of measurement results. An uninterruptible

power supply (UPS) is recommended.

Electromagnetic fields The Hamilton MICROLAB STAR IVD / STARlet IVD pipettor conforms to European

norms with regards to interference immunity. However, if the Hamilton MICROLAB

STAR IVD / STARlet IVD pipettor is subjected to electromagnetic RF fields, or if

static electricity is discharged directly onto the Hamilton MICROLAB STAR IVD /

STARlet IVD pipettor, its liquid level detection ability may be negatively affected. It is

therefore recommended that the Hamilton MICROLAB STAR IVD / STARlet IVD

pipettor is kept away from other equipment that emits electromagnetic RF fields in

the laboratory, and that static electricity is minimized in its immediate environment.

Relocation and transportation Never lift a fully installed instrument to transport it from one place to another. It

must be reinstalled in the new work location by an authorized Roche service

technician. The instrument weighs more than 150 kg. Take necessary precautions

when transporting the instrument. Leave relocation and transportation to personnel

trained or authorized by Roche.

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Safety summary

This safety summary contains the most important general warning and caution

messages. Additionally, you will find specific safety information at the beginning of

Chapter 4 Operation and Chapter 5 Service

.

Warning messages

Electrical safety

Optical safety

WARNING

List of warning messages

Before operating the instrument, read the warning messages contained in this summary

carefully. Failure to observe them may result in death or serious injury.

Electrical shock by electronic equipment

o Do not attempt to work in any electronic compartment.

o Do not remove any cover of the instrument other than those specified in this

Instrument Manual.

o Do not touch any parts of the instrument other than those specified. Especially do not

touch any power supply parts.

o Never remove the middle grounding prong from the power cable or defeat its purpose

by using an ungrounded adapter.

o Installation, service, and repair must only be performed by personnel authorized and

qualified by Roche.

o Before removing a mechanical or electrical component, the instrument must first be

switched off and disconnected from the mains power supply and from the Pooling

Management workstation.

o Observe the safety labels on the instrument.

Loss of sight due to staring into laser beam

o The barcode reader contains a class 2 laser diode.

o Do not stare into the laser transmitter beam when the barcode reader is exposed as

your eyesight may be severely damaged.

o Observe the safety labels on the instrument.

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Safety summary

Biohazardous materials

Waste

e

For information about disposal of the instrument, see Disposal of the instrument on

page A-16

Infection by samples and associated materials

Contact with samples containing material of human origin may result in infection. All

materials and mechanical components associated with samples of human origin are

potentially biohazardous.

o Follow standard laboratory practices, especially when working with biohazardous

material.

o If the instrument becomes contaminated, clean it in accordance with the weekly

maintenance procedures given in Chapter 5 Service.

o When working with biohazardous samples, observe and perform the maintenance

procedures, paying particular attention to cleaning and decontamination.

o Wear gloves when handling the pipetting arm and channels, the carriers, racks, and

the tips.

o Any surfaces on which liquid is spilled must be decontaminated. Do not use

disinfecting materials that contain hypochlorite or bleaching fluids.

o If sample or control material comes into contact with your skin, immediately apply

disinfectant, then wash it off using soap and water. Consult a physician.

o Observe the safety labels on the instrument.

Infection by biohazardous waste

The Hamilton MICROLAB STAR IVD / STARlet IVD pipettor drops its used tips into a tip

waste bag. Empty the tip waste bag as soon as it is full.

o Be sure to wear protective equipment. Take extra care when working with protective

gloves; these can easily be pierced or cut, which can lead to infection.

o If any biohazardous material is spilled, wipe it up immediately and apply disinfectant.

o If waste solution comes into contact with your skin, wash it off immediately using water

and apply a disinfectant. Consult a physician.

o Avoid touching discarded tips.

o Observe the safety labels on the instrument.

Contamination of the environment by waste

When disposing of any waste generated by the instrument, do so according to the

appropriate local regulations.

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Safety summary

Explosion and fire risk

Caution messages

Mechanical safety

Proper identification

Fire risk through usage of sprays

Spraying liquid on the power supply parts can cause a short circuit and result in a fire.

o Keep the cover closed while the instrument is connected to the mains power supply

and do not use sprays in the vicinity of the instrument.

o Do not spray directly at the autoload unit or at electrical boards or connectors.

o Do not clean the instrument in the vicinity of open flames or devices that can create

sparks.

o Do not use hot air blowers to dry the instrument. The liquids used for cleaning are

flammable.

CAUTION

List of caution messages

Before operating the instrument, read the caution messages contained in this summary

carefully. Failure to observe them may result in minor or moderate injury.

Personal injury due to contact with moving parts

During Hamilton MICROLAB STAR IVD / STARlet IVD pipettor operation, do not place

hands in the way of moving parts or on the working deck. Keep your head and hands away

from the work surface of the Hamilton MICROLAB STAR IVD / STARlet IVD pipettor when

it is in operation – the pipetting arm and channels move fast and it is possible to sustain an

injury. In general, never lean over the Hamilton MICROLAB STAR IVD / STARlet IVD

pipettor when working with it.

o Keep the cover closed while the instrument is operating.

o Do not try to open the locked front cover of the Hamilton MICROLAB STAR IVD /

STARlet IVD pipettor during a run, as the system will stop and this may cause the loss

of data.

o Do not touch any parts of the instrument other than those specified. Keep away from

moving parts during instrument operation.

o During operation and maintenance of the instrument, proceed according to the

instructions.

o Do not attempt to by-pass any design safety feature. Doing so may result in personal

injury, instrument damage and/or loss of data.

o Observe the safety labels on the instrument.

Incorrect data caused by exchanging sample positions

Do not exchange positions of sample tubes or switch deep-well plates after they have been

identified by the barcode reader. This can result in incorrect test data or a hardware error.

If consumables are improperly positioned or moved after they are identified, it is possible

they will interfere with the movement of the pipetting arm. The system will abort the run if

a hardware error occurs.

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