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Automatic Urine Analyser

User Guide of Automatic Urine Analyzer

 

Contents

Ⅰ. General Introduction                                                                                        2

Ⅱ. Instrument Structure                                                                                        2

Ⅲ. Instrument Functions & Technical Parameters                                        3 

 (ⅰ) Functions                                                                                                         3

 (ⅱ) Technical Parameters                                                                                   3

Ⅳ. Operating Guide                                                                                                4

(ⅰ) Installation                                                                                                        4

1. Installing the Test paper holder                                                                     4

  2. Installing the Printing paper                                                                         5

  3. Charging the Battery                                                                                      6

(ⅱ) Operating Instructions                                                                              6

  1. Urine Test                                                                                                          7

  2. Continuous Urine Tests                                                                               10

  3. Pregnancy Test                                                                                               11

 (ⅲ) Settings                                                                                                           13

  1. Setting the Date                                                                                               13

2. Setting the Time                                                                                            13

3. Setting the Testing Items                                                                            13

4. Print Settings                                                                                                 14

 (ⅳ) Data Printing                                                                                                  14

(ⅴ) Data Queries                                                                                                    15

(ⅵ) Erasing                                                                                                              15

Ⅴ. Instrument Maintenance                                                                                 16

Ⅵ. Notice                                                                                                                   16

Ⅶ. Problems & Troubleshooting                                                                        16

Ⅷ. Waste Disposal                                                                                                  17

Ⅸ. Package List                                                                                                       17

 

 

User Guide of Automatic Urine Analyzer

Ⅰ. General Introduction

The urine analyzer is a popular routine urine analyzer, which can analyze white cells, tumor cells, nitrite, proteins, pH, proportion, ketone, bilirubin, urobilinogen, glucose, vitamin C, creatinine, calcium, etc. in urine automatically. Either 10 or 11 of the above items can be chosen to analyze according to needs. There are two types of result-output ways: liquid crystal display output and thermosensitive printing output. 60 test data can be saved to the memory. Besides, this instrument has the function of pregnancy test with our quick pregnancy test paper. Both power supply ways: direct current charging and alternating current changing can be used, so that it won’t stop working during the power cuts or in the ambulance. In addition, it can be used in both individual sample tests and continuous batches of samples tests. It is very simple and convenient to operate and use this instrument with the operating guide shown on the display panel. This urine analyzer is suitable for use in all hospitals, local surgeries, ambulance, school doctor rooms, etc.

 

Ⅱ. Instrument Structure

This section describes the structure and names of each component of the urine analyzer C-L 2.

1. Buttons 2. Liquid Crystal Display Panel 3. Paper Cover 4. Charging Indicator 5. USB Connection Indicator  6. Test Paper Holder 7. Photosource Adjustment Block 8.Test Paper Holder Access 9. Test Paper Trough

10. Test Paper Locating Graticule 11. Power Supply Adapter 12. Paper Tear-off.

Diagram 1. Vertical View

13. Power Switch 14.USB Socket 15. Power Supply Adapter Socket 16. Top Cover 17. Lower Cover

18. Battery Cover 19. Screws

Diagram 2. Back View and Bottom View

 

Ⅲ. Instrument Functions &Technical Parameters

(ⅰ) Functions:

1.      To test: white cells, tumor cells, nitrite, proteins, pH, proportion, ketone, bilirubin, u robilinogen, glucose, vitamin C, creatinine, calcium, etc. in urine. Apart from the above items, HCG in urine can be examined for pregnancy test.

2.      Both printout and panel display are available.

3.      The instrument is able to work continuously.

4.      A power supply adapter and a battery pack are equipped for either direct or alternating mains supply. It can continue working for 5 hours and continuously testing 120 samples during a power failure.

5.      60 test data can be saved to the memory and inquired, or printed out on occasion.

 

(ⅱ) Technical Parameters

1.        Power Supply: DC9-10V (A 9V or 10V alternating current supply adapter is equipped with the instrument)

2.        Operating Conditions: Humidity: <80%

Temperature: 25℃±4℃

3.        Speed: >55 times/hour

4.        Dimensions: 265mm×217mm×96mm（Length×Width×Height）

5.        Weight: ≈1.8kg

6.        Life-span: The mainframe: Approx. 5-10 years

The battery pack: Approx. 2-3 years (OZHainable in the manufacturer)

7.        Standard Parameters of the 13-Item Tests

Items	Contraction	Output Data
White Cells	LEU	－　15　70　125　500　             Leu/μL
Tumor Cells	BLD	－　10　25　80　200　              Ery/μL
Nitrite	NIT	－　＋
Urobilinogen	URO	3.2、16、33、66、150、200　        μmol/L
Proteins	PRO	－　±　 ＋1　 ＋2　 ＋3　＋4 0.15 0.3　 1.0　 3.0　10.0　       g/L
pH		5　　6　　7　　8　　9
Proportion	S.G	1.000 1.005 1.010 1.015 1.020 1.025 1.030
Ketone	KET	－　±　＋1　＋2　＋3　＋4 　　0.5　1.5　4　　8　　15　        mmol/L
Bilirubin	BIL	－　＋1　＋2　＋3　 8.5　 35  100                  μmol/L
Glucose	GLU	－　±　＋1　＋2　＋3　＋4 　　2.8　5.5　14　28　55　          mmol/L
vitamin C	Vc	0　0.6　1.4　 2.8　5.6　            mmol/L
Creatinine	CRE	0　0.9　1.8　 4.4　22　>22          mmol/L
Calcium	Ca	0　0.5　1.25　2.5　12.5　25　       mmol/L

Ⅳ. Operating Guide

(ⅰ) Installation

1.      Installing the Test Paper Holder

Insert 2/3 of the test paper holder into the instrument through the access.

   　 

　

Diagram 3

 

2.      Installing the Printing Paper

(1). Open the paper cover following the method of Diagram 4 and 5

 

  

Diagram 4                           Diagram 5

(2). Prepare some printing paper. Follow Diagram 6 and 7, push the pale green button with your right hand. Then insert the printing paper into the printer and pull out the end of paper approximately 5 cm as show in diagram.9

 

  

Diagram 6                      Diagram 7

 

Diagram 8                     Diagram 9

(3) Be sure that the end of paper stretched out through the paper access, and close the paper cover as shown below.

 

 

Diagram 10                     Diagram 11

 

3.      Charging the Battery

(1)   Plug in the instrument with the power supply adapter, and insert the input plug of the                      adapter into the 220V 50HZ alternating electrical outlet.

(2)   The charging indicator will flash while the battery pack is charging. It takes approximately 13 hours to fully charge the battery pack for the first time. The second charging should only last till the indicator goes out. As soon as the battery is fully charged, the instrument can be put to use.

 

(ⅱ) Operating Instructions

 Now you have prepared the instrument, you are ready to operate it. Turn it on approximately 5 minutes before use every time.

This instrument will self check automatically when it is turned on. The main menu will then be displayed on the display panel.

 

 

 

　

 

Diagram 12

The date and time has been set during production. Reset it by pressing [Settings] button if you find it is incorrect.

Allow 5 minutes for the preheating before the urine test started.

1.  Urine Test

Before the test started, be sure that the cursor is at [Urine Test] position ([Urine Test] is the Factory default). And correct the number of testing items (13 items is the factory default). Start the test when the main menu is confirmed.

As soon as the urine sample and the test paper is prepared respectively, follow the below procedures for the test: hold the prepared test paper with your right hand, and press the Yes button with your left forefinger so that [Ready for the Urine Test] will be displayed as you do so far. Immerse the test paper in the urine sample as soon as [Start Urine Immersion] is displayed. And take it out when you see [Urine Immersion Finished] on the panel.

 

 

 

 

　

 

 

 

　

Diagram 13

It takes approximately 2 seconds for the immersion. Blot excess urine on the side of the test paper with a paper towel after it is taken out.

Diagram 14

Put the test paper in the trough of the test paper holder. When it counts down to the 10th    second on the timer displayed on the panel as shown below.

Diagram 15

Ensure that the test paper clings to the surface of the trough. If taking the 13-item test, line up the outside line of the second test paper, which is near the test paper end, with the locating indicating line on the test paper holder.

 

Diagram 16

When taking the 10 or 11-item test, you should get the black line on the test paper end and the locating indicating line on the test paper holder to line up. Vide Diagram 17.

　

Diagram 17

After putting the test paper into the holder, it will be checked when it counts down to the 8th  second. As [Test Paper has been Confirmed] is displayed, the test paper will be sent into the instrument with the test paper holder automatically. The holder will move outwards when it shows [Test Started] on the panel. i.e. the instrument begins to scan and examine the test paper from outside to inside. The test report will be printed out soon after [Test Finished] is displayed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

　

 

 

　

Diagram 18

 

 

 

　

 

 

 

 

　

　

　

　

　

Diagram 19

 

2. Continuous Urine Tests

If taking the continuous tests of several urine samples, you should prepare a test paper for one urine sample as soon as the previous test paper is confirmed. When [Ready for the Urine Test] is displayed, you should start the test for the next sample by following the procedures of Urine Test. Carry on the continuous tests by repeating this process. If you need stop it, do not insert a new test paper when the previous test finishes. Then the main menu will be shown on the panel automatically. Press [Yes] button to start the next test, if more tests are needed.

 

 

 

　 　

Diagram 20

3. Pregnancy Test

This instrument can be used for pregnancy test by examining urine samples. This test must be carried out with the 4mm-5mm quick pregnancy test paper produced by Shanghai Batong Institute of Biotechnology. If using the test paper from other manufacturers, errors in the test results will be caused by mismatches in the structure and dimensions.

Set the instrument every time before taking pregnancy tests. Press the ▽ button to move the cursor to [Pregnancy Test]. Vide Diagram 21.

 

 

 

　

 

 

Diagram 21

Hold the quick pregnancy test paper with your right hand while press [Yes] button with your left hand. There will be [Ready for the Pregnancy Test] displayed on the panel. When it turns to [Start Urine Immersion], immerse the test paper in the urine sample (The liquid level of urine sample can not exceed the MAX line). Take the test paper out as [Urine Immersion Finished]. Vide Diagram 22.

Put the test paper in the trough of the test paper holder with its right side up. And push it to the innermost of the trough when it says [Insert the Test Paper] on the panel.

 

 

　

 

 

　

 

 

 

        Diagram 22

 

Diagram 23

Take the test paper out of the holder, and press the Yes button. When the test finished, press [Yes]. As [Test Paper is Taken out] shown on the panel, the pregnancy test report will soon be printed out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

　

 

Diagram 24

(ⅲ). Settings

Settings are mainly used for time/date correction, testing-item selection and print settings.

1. Setting the Date: Use the ▽ button to select [Settings]. Press the Yes button twice, so that the field [Year] is selected with a horizontal cursor above.

 

 　

 

　

　

 Year  Month  Day   Hour Minute  specification  Print Settings  Number

Diagram 25

Use the ▽ or △ button to select the correct date. Confirm with [Yes] button. Then the cursor will move to [Month]. Press [Yes] button again to turn the cursor to [00]. Set the right mouth with the ▽ or △ button and press the Yes button to confirm. Ditto to the day’s setting. To return to the main menu, press the No button.

2. Setting the Time: Move the cursor to ‘Settings’ by pressing the button ▽. And press the Yes button 8 times to move the horizontal cursor to [Hour]. See Diagram 26.

 　

 

 

 

 

    Diagram 26

Adjust the value using the button ▽ or △, and press the Yes button to confirm. The same to the minute setting. Return to the main menu by pressing the button [No].

3. Setting the Testing Items: The factory default for the number of testing items is 13. To use for the 10 or 11-item test, you need to reset before test starts.

Select [Settings], and press the Yes button 12 times to move the horizontal cursor to [13T]. Use the ▽ or △ button to select [10T] or [11T] needed. Confirm with the Yes button likewise. 

 

 

 　

 

　

Diagram 27

4. Print Settings: [Printing Synchronization] (P:ON) is the factory default for the printing mode. i.e. the test report will be printed out automatically after each test. If the printout is not needed, follow the same procedures to move the horizontal cursor to [P:ON], and select [P:OFF] with the ▽ button, and use the button [Yes] to confirm.

 　

 

 

 
　

Diagram 28

 (ⅳ). Data Printing:

The test report will be printed out automatically soon after each test since [P:ON] is the factory default printing mode. Therefore, the Data Printing will only be used if the printing mode was [P:OFF] or reprinting is needed.

Use the ▽ button to select [Data Printing]. Press [Yes] to print out the test report with its number displayed on the panel as show below.

 

 

 

　

 

 

Diagram 29

(ⅴ). Data Queries:

In the continuous tests, all of the test results can be printed out, while only the last result will be shown on the display panel. To query the rest results of other numbers, use the data querying function.

Select [Data Queries], press the Yes button to move the horizontal cursor to [NO:000]. Adjust the right number with the ▽ or △ button. If you need to print out the result, select [Data Printing] again.

 

 

 

　

 

 

 

 

　

 

 

 

 

 

 

　

Diagram 30

(ⅵ) Erasing:

Due to that 60 test data can be saved, and the 60 numbers file in serial order (e.g. If 25 samples are tested on the first day, the serial numbers will start from the 26th on the next day), erase the record before shutting the instrument down every day to keep the serial number starting from the 1st. Use the ▽ button to select [Erasing], all the test data will be deleted.

Ⅴ. Instrument Maintenance

Follow the procedures below to maintain the instrument.

1. Remove the power supply adapter during the usage of the instrument when the battery pack is fully charged. When the battery is low, recharge the battery with the adapter till the charging indicator is out. Be sure to charge it fully before shutting the instrument down.

2. Take out and clean the test paper holder after each use. Press [Yes] in the waiting state. Power off when the holder moves out. Draw out the holder, and rinse the test paper trough under the tap with a small brush to get rid of dirt. Mop up water with a paper towel.

3. Gently wipe dirt and dust off the instrument to keep it clean.

Ⅵ.Important

Please notice the following items when use.

1. Lay the instrument in a dry place. Moisture and corrosive will cause damage to it.

2. Avoid direct sunlight.

3. Ensure that the operating temperature is 25℃±4℃. Otherwise, errors will be caused.

4. Please keep strictly to the operating guide (e.g. urine immersion time, test paper locating, etc. to minimize errors.

5. When rinsing the test paper holder, check the locating hole in the side of the holder to avoid blockages in it (observe the locating hole towards the light). Dredge it if blocked by water or dirt to avoid inward dislacation, etc.

6. Please do not turn on and off the instrument frequently. Ensure that the interval between is more that 5 minutes to avoid systems disorder.

7. Please do not press two or more than two keys simultaneously to avoid malfunctions.

 

Ⅶ.Problems & Troubleshooting

Highly integrated technology is used in this instrument. And the structural design of its driving part is rather simple. As a result, malfunction is relatively less when use.

There are several common problems and the relevant troubleshooting listed below:

Problem	Cause(s)	Solution(s)
Panel display disorder	Frequent Operation	Turn off the power, allow 5 minutes before restarting the instrument
Printing paper jam		Pull the end of recording paper out of the paper access approximately 5 cm, and close the paper cover.
Printing paper deflected	The roll paper is not in the center of the paper chamber	Open the paper cover. Push the pale green button, and move the roll paper to the paper chamber center. Release the button and pull the paper end out. Close the paper cover finally.
Movement disorder of the test paper holder	Blockages in the locating hole	Turn off the power first. Screw the mounting screws off to open the top cover slightly. Check if the locating hole is blocked by water or dirt as the test paper holder is taken out. If so, dredge it with a thin iron wire. Reinstall the instrument then. If it still does not work, please consult the manufacturer rather than open the instrument presumptuously.

Others: The maintenance to other malfunctions must be conducted by the manufacturer or the professionals.

 

Ⅷ. Waste Disposal

The used test paper should be disposed of as nonrecoverable medical waste.

Ⅸ. Package List

Urine Analyzer C-L 2 Mainframe    1      Power Supply Adapter                   1

Test Paper Holder                 1      Battery Pack (installed in the mainframe)    1

Roll Recording Paper              1      13-Item Urine Test Paper                 1