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Introduction
1.1 Scope of manual
This manual covers all subjects related to Servicing of a Dry-ISE module by a qualified Ser-
vice Technician. The following are areas covered by the manual:
Correct Operation and Interpretation of the Selectra Dry-ISE Service Screen.
Troubleshooting.
Component Replacement.
1.2 Prerequisites
It is assumed that Dry-ISE servicing will be carried out by a qualified technician who has
undergone the appropriate training in servicing a Dry-ISE module. It is also assumed that the
technician is familiar with the general operation of the Selectra system and with that of the
Dry-ISE module, and that they have read the appropriate User Manuals for each unit.
Attention!
The exact function of each of the Service Screen keys is given in Table 1. The Service keys
F1..F4, designated with the letter D in the center of the button (D-Keys), are a method of
accessing important measurement and calibration data on the Dry-ISE module; the second
set F5..F8, designated with the letter T, are Test keys (T-Keys), which result in an action being
performed by the Dry-ISE and which also return data at the end of the test.
Note that in the following manual pages, further details of each of the Data/Test
screens are given. Wherever it is appropriate, information on the possible data range
expected is given in curly brackets {...}.
0 Error Screen
LAST ERR
Error Text
subErr = xxxx
Proc = xxxx
Time = xxxx
see Table 2b
MnA [ T1 , T2 ]
0 Meas0 Ffs0 Fco0 - [K]
1 Meas1 Ffs1 Fco1 - [Na]
2 Meas2 Ffs2 Fco2 - [Cl]
3 Meas3 Ffs3 Fco3 - [CO2]
see Table 2c
MnB [ T3 , St ]
0 Ref0 Delta0 - [K]
1 Ref1 Delta1 - [Na]
2 Ref2 Delta2 - [Cl]
3 Ref3 Delta3 - [CO2]
see Table 2c
3 Same format as Pg 1
These screens contain a great deal of valuable data which may be used by the Service engi-
neer to troubleshoot measurement inaccuracies.
Pages 1..12 give detailed information on the last six measurements carried out on the Dry-
ISE. This data set include measurement timing information (title line) and the raw voltage sig-
nals used in the final measurement calculation. The pages are labeled MnA, MnB in the title
line (n=0..5). There are two pages of data for each measurement (e.g. M0A, M0B), with the
data going back in time. Measurement n=0 is the most recent. The key to the abbreviation
used in Table 2a, are shown in Table 2b-c.
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION
Err: Sequence
Err: Data
Err: Startup/Reset
No Error
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION
0 EEPROM QC Information
EEPROM QC EEP-
ROM R/W - PASS/FAIL
ELC-ACTIVE - PASS/FAIL
CALIB PRMS - PASS/FAIL
SLOPE BNDS - PASS/FAIL
1 Control Parameters
CTRL PRMS
Act=xx - Active electrodes (right nibble)
TVO=xx - Time-out for Valves Open (min)
TRF=xx - Ref time (secs)
AGN=xx - Gain (not used at present)
0 Active Calibration
1 Previous Calibration 0
CAL0 T=t0
Mv-LO, mv-HI, Slope [ K ]
Mv-LO, mv-HI, Slope [ Na ]
Mv-LO, mv-HI, Slope [ Cl ]
Mv-LO, mv-HI, Slope [ CO2 ]
PUMP QC
DIRN. (F) PASS/FAIL
COUNT (F) PASS/FSIL
DURN. (S) - PASS/FAIL
COUNT (S) - PASS/FAIL
F -fast, S -slow
1
PUMP QC
DIRN. (F) - xx.xx (Duration sec)
COUNT (F) - xxxx (count s)
DURN. (S) - xx.xx (Duration, sec)
COUNT (S) - xxxx (counts)
F -fast, S -slow
Field service
4.1 Servicing an ISE
It is expected that the servicing calls related to an ISE will fall into three broad categories:
1. Regular 6 monthly service visit; Trouble-Free System
2. Servicing as system which has experienced intermittent measurement problems.
3. Servicing a system which has undergone complete system failure.
The second servicing call will probably be the most difficult for the Service Engineer to trou-
bleshoot.
Communications testing
5.1 Testing presence of Dry-ISE
The following two simple tests indicate correct communications between the Selectra and the
Dry-ISE.
1. Go to the installation Screen and double click on the Release option on the lefthand-side.
One of the boxes is labeled ISE Unit. The Version Number of the ISE software should
appear in this box (Figure 4).
2. A second simple method of testing Selectra to Dry-ISE communications is to carry out the
F5 Pump Test on the Selectra ISE Arm / ISE Unit option on Service Screen (see above).
If these tests fail, we recommend testing the Selectra and / or the Dry-ISE serial communica-
tions separately as discussed in the next sections.
Troubleshooting tips
6.1 Overview
Like many other apparently simple devices, nothing beats experience in being able to trouble-
shoot the system in order to make it be able to reach it's full measurement potential. This sec-
tion is an attempt to lay down some simple indicators which can allow a technician to
troubleshoot a system in the minimum time possible. The layout of the fluidic system is shown
in Fig. 6.2.0.1.
The most important indicator of system health is to observe liquid flow in the system in the dif-
ferent cycles of operation. We lay out below, some of the simple indicators of system health.
Possible problems, once identified from these tables should be fixed as recommended by the
appropriate corrective action CA1 etc.
OBSERVE CONDITION CA #
Non-uniform (pulsed Usually indicates that there is a blockage in the line. a) CA1
or jerky) bubble flow Possible reasons (in order of likely occurrence): a) b) CA2
with no net movement The Sipper tube is blocked. b) The Reference tube c) CA3
of liquid is blocked under the Reference valves. c) The Sam-
ple tube is blocked under sample valve.
Movement of liquid in This may indicate a pressure buildup in the waste CA4
waste line when the system. This can have a negative effect on the
pump is not activated operation of the ISE.
NOTES:
1. The final cycles of Dry-ISE startup are a repeat of the first cycles; nothing more can be
learnt from observing these cycles.
2. The observed errors may also trigger an error at level of the Selectra, depending on
whether the action of Reset was initiated by the Selectra or not.
2 5 to 7 SAMPLE READING
4 5 to 7 REFERENCE READING
NOTES:
1. Observing the final steps of Dry-ISE measurement will not greatly add to system trouble-
shooting.
2. If an internal error is triggered by the Selectra based on the absence of fluids at critical times,
the unit will go into an automatic flush cycl and send the appropriate error code to the Selectra
module.
CA4 Waste Pressure Blow- Remove cap from Waste container, and gently
back from Selectra replace, taking care to leave slightly loose.
CA5 Ref Liquid has run-out Replace Ref bottle with a new one
CA8 Tubing Problem Check all tubing connections to ensure they are
sealed correctly.
Check tubing for possible holes or other mechanical
damage. Replace tubing if necessary.
Component replacement
7.1 Opening-up the ISE
The following steps need to be followed in gaining access to the Dry-ISE main chamber.
1. Switch the Dry-ISE system off and unplug the power cable.
2. Remove the Ref bottle connections in the Ref bottle recess.
3. Remove the Sample-In and Waste-Out connections on the Selectra Interface block on the
bottom of the ISE main plate.
4. Unscrew the 4 hex screws holding the main plate on to the instrument body (Fig. 7.1.0.1).
5. Gently move the plate away from the main body.
6. Unplug the following cables from the Dry-ISE main electronics board (Fig. 7.1.0.2):
a) Unplug the power supply from the main board.
b) Unplug the power indicator cable at the main board.
c) Unplug the Selectra interface (RS232) 3M 10-pin ribbon connector from the main board.
d) Unplug the ground line from the ground-lug on the main plate.
7. The main plate should now separate from the Dry-ISE body (Fig. 7.1.0.3).
Appendix
9.1 The Dry-ISE field QC test
9.1.1 Overview
The series of QC tests Q1..Q8 listed in Table A1, are a means of quickly documenting the
health of a Dry-ISE module once any Service work has been performed. We recommend that
any unit which is serviced by a Service Engineer, is quickly put through this series of tests and
the testing documented using Table A2 at the end of this document (together with appended
data). This information should become part of the permanent service file of the unit.
TITLE COMMENT
SCREEN Release
PASS The Dry-ISE version number (e.g. V1.0.7) will be returned in the ISE
Unit box
SCREEN O/P
TITLE COMMENT
SCREEN Service
ROUTE
SCREEN O/P
TITLE COMMENT
SCREEN O/P
TITLE COMMENT
SCREEN O/P
N.B. The Sipper on Selectra does not move because of the Selectra override of the Sipper control.
This is a simulation only to detect the proper operation of the ISE Sipper control communications.
STATE DESCRIPTION
EXECUTE Press F2
SCREEN O/P
QC FAIL ACTION 1 Press F2 5 times and write down the numbers that appear on each
page. And write down numbers on screen.
2 Contact Customer Service.
TITLE COMMENT
EXECUTE Press F4
SCREEN O/P
QC FAIL ACTION 1 Press F4 and write down the numbers that appear on the returned
page.
2 Replace bubble-detector assembly.
TITLE COMMENT
EXECUTE Press F4
SCREEN O/P
QC FAIL ACTION 1 Press F4 and write down the numbers that appear on the returned
page.
2 Replace bubble-detector assembly.
STATE DESCRIPTION
SCREEN Calibration
PASS 1. Slopes for each of the active electrodes lie within the acceptable
range at the end of C3 (at end of First Full Calibration cycle).
2. Absence of Calibration Error Message on Selectra Screen.
FAIL Failure of at least one of the pass criteria (Repeat Q8 one more time if
necessary; append failure results)
SCREEN O/P
NOTES
1) Note that all Reagents and Calibration Fluids must be correctly positioned on the instrument
prior to this QC test being performed. Consult the User Manuals for the Selectra and the Dry-ISE
for further details on system Calibration and Operation.
Q1 Version Verify QC
Q2 Pump QC
Q3 Valve QC
Q4 Sipper QC
Q5 EPROM QC
Q6 A/D Converters QC
Q7 Bubble Detector QC
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