Diatron Abacus Junior
Diatron · Model Abacus Junior
The instrument features a sophisticated but easy-to-use, logically constructed, multilingual operating menu. It provides 6-level QC, L-J graphs and self-diagnostic functions to let you monitor reliability and accuracy. The large graphic display offers selectable multi-user modes, device statistics, icons and function keys.
Key tips
- ·Run QC controls before trusting any repair - an analyzer that passes self-test can still report clinically wrong results.
- ·Rule out a reagent lot change before opening the instrument - it can look exactly like a hardware fault.
- ·Centrifuge rotors have a hard retirement age/cycle limit regardless of visible condition - don't eyeball it.
Typical Failure Modes
Compiled for this model from its own documentation and established engineering knowledge for this equipment class - not from a verified service record. Confirm against the manufacturer's service manual.
Aperture / flow-cell blockage or partial obstruction
HighSymptoms: Flagged or implausible CBC counts, voteouts, clog alarms, poor precision.
Root cause: Debris or a clot partially blocking a counting aperture or the flow cell.
Sample probe / piercer / valve wear
MediumSymptoms: Short samples, aspiration errors, cap-piercing failures, carryover.
Root cause: Worn or bent sample probe / closed-vial piercer, or a worn shear / segment valve.
Reagent / lyse delivery fault
MediumSymptoms: WBC, HGB or diff results shifted, high background, reagent alarms.
Root cause: Reagent depleted or wrong lot, or a pinch-valve / tubing fault.
Optics / laser fault (diff)
MediumSymptoms: Diff scattergrams abnormal, missing populations, flow-cell or laser alarm.
Root cause: Contaminated or aged flow cell, or the laser / optics.
Vacuum / pressure out of range
MediumSymptoms: Multiple parameter errors, priming failures.
Root cause: Pump or regulator drift.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
Serviceable items for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Service class and relative cost are estimates, not manufacturer figures; no part numbers are given. Confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Sample probe / closed-vial piercer
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Shear / segment valve
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Pinch-valve / peristaltic tubing
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $R&R Moderate
Flow cell
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
System reagents / controls
Class ConsumableRel. cost $$R&R Easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sample probe / closed-vial piercer | Periodic replacement | $$ | Moderate |
| Shear / segment valve | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Difficult |
| Pinch-valve / peristaltic tubing | Frequent wear item | $ | Moderate |
| Flow cell | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Difficult |
| System reagents / controls | Consumable | $$ | Easy |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Daily QC controls run and reviewed
- ·Calibration verification per assay
- ·Routine cleaning and decontamination
- ·Scheduled reagent-path and pump-tubing maintenance
Error Codes
Extracted directly from this unit's own service manual.
1000Out of memory in %s Fatal system or program error!
Check the COMB card and Dimm-PC module for proper insertion. Try to make a software upgrade.
1001Error %d on opening file %s Fatal system or program error!
The same as in case of error code 1000.
1002Cannot create file %s Fatal system or program error!
The same as in case of error code 1000.
1003Data file %s is corrupt, new will be created, all stored measure data will be lost
Stored data file is corrupt or missing! Disk or software error. New stored data file will be created automatically (by a User confirmation).
1004Error %d on indexing file %s Fatal system or program error!
The same as in case of error code 1000.
1100Pressure error. Cannot make the measuring vacuum!!
Check the pump and the tubes, fittings and valves around the puffer reservoir.
1101Waste is full!
Empty waste container! The system assumes that you will do it before going on!
1102Check Diluent container! Diluent tank is empty, or the dil./clean sensor is too sensitive (try recalibrating the sensors), or there are lot of bubbles in the diluent tube
Replace the diluent reagent container with a filled one. If this is still a problem with a filled diluent container, run Reagent sensor calibration and check the tubing and fittings of diluent path.
1103Check Lyse container! Lyse tank is empty, or the lyse sensor is too sensitive (try recalibrating the sensors), or there are lot of bubbles in the lyse tube
Replace the lyse reagent container with a filled one. If this is still a problem with a filled lyse reagent container, run Reagent sensor calibration and check the tubing and fittings of lyse path.
1105Vacuum error The measuring vacuum has been dramatically decreasing during the measurement or absolutely lost!
Leakage in the pneumatic system (check the pump, fittings, tubing, pressure sensor, puffer reservoir and valves).
1106Pneumatical error occurred! Device: %s Error code: %s Status: %x Retry?
Fatal error in mechanical subsystem. If frequently happens this error check the proper operation of the motor modules (home/end opto switches, ribbon cables and moving of motors).
1107Check Cleaner container! Cleaner tank is empty, or the dil./cleaner sensor is too sensitive (try recalibrating the sensors), or there are lot of bubbles in the cleaner tube
Replace the cleaner reagent container with a filled one. If this is still a problem with a filled cleaner container, run Reagent sensor calibration and check the tubing and fittings of cleaner path.
1110Check Rinse container! Rinse tank is empty, or the rinse sensor is too sensitive (try recalibrating the sensors), or there are lot of bubbles in the rinse tube
Replace the rinse reagent container with a filled one. If this is still a problem with a filled rinse container, run Reagent sensor calibration and check the tubing and fittings of rinse path.
1111The sampler rotor was jammed during sampling process! Retry sampling?
Cap was not taken off from the sample tube, or tube is not placed correctly, or other mechanical jam. Check the adapter and the tube. Press Retry or Stop.
1112The sampler rotor was jammed! Mechanical problems like adapter is moved out from the right place
Check the adapter and the tube. Press the button
1113Unrecoverable pneumatical error occurred! Device: %s Error code: %s Status: %x Please turn off the instrument and turn it on again!
Fatal error in mechanical subsystem. Possibly mechanical jam. Check the proper operation of the motor modules (home/end opto switches, ribbon cables and the motor moving).
1200Fatal MeasInit error.
Power off the system! Fatal COMB error. Replace the COMB board.
1201Fatal HGB error. HGB channel did not give a ready signal!
Power off the system! Replace the COMB board.
1300Cannot write archive data! Check disk! It may be unformatted, full or bad! Do you want to retry?
Cannot write archive data because some disk errors! Change the floppy disk.
1301Cannot read archive data! Do you want to retry?
Archive disk is damaged or not an archive disk! Change the floppy disk (archive).
1302Cannot load archive data. Disk is not an archive disk or damaged!
Change the floppy disk (archive).
1400Printer error %d Printer error! Check the connections between instrument and printer and check printer setup in Printer Settings
Check the connections between instrument and printer and check printer setup in Printer Settings
1401Printer is out of paper and error %d Printer is out of paper and there are some other printer errors!
Feed the printer with paper. Check the connections between the instrument and the printer and check the printer setup in the Settings/Printer settings sub-menu.
1402Printer is out of paper Printer is out of paper!
Feed the printer with paper.
1403Printer was not set up correctly The selected printer type does not match to the printer!
Modify the printer setup in the Settings/Printer settings sub-menu.
1404Paper width is too large Paper width overstep the margin.
Modify the paper setup in the Settings/Printer settings sub-menu.
1405Paper height is too large Paper height overstep the margin!
Modify the paper setup in the Settings/Printer settings sub-menu.
1406Paper width is too small Paper width overstep the margin!
Modify the paper setup in the Settings/Printer settings sub-menu.
1407Paper height is too small Paper height overstep the margin!
Modify the paper setup in the Settings/Printer settings sub-menu.
1408Left margin is too large Left margin is too large!
Modify the margin setup in the Settings/Printer settings sub-menu.
1409Top margin is too large Top margin is too large!
Modify the margin setup in the Settings/Printer settings sub-menu.
1410Spacing is too large The distance between two results is too high!
Modify the vertical spacing setup in the Settings/Printer settings submenu.
1411Error #%d in printer initialization! Printer software error!
Check the connections between the instrument and the printer and check the printer setup in the Settings/Printer settings sub-menu. Try to make a software upgrade.
1900You have to add at least one user to use multi user mode!
Multi-user problem. Follow the instruction, or change to single user mode in the User settings submenu.
1921%s sensor calibration failed! The system turned off the %s sensor.
Reagent container became empty, or there are lot of bubbles in reagent tubes. Replace the reagent container with a filled one. If this is still a problem with a filled reagent container, turn on the sensor and try recalibrating and check the tubings and the fittings.
5001Remove reagent tubing at rear reagent inputs (Diluent, Lyse, and Cleaner).
5002Connect min. 100 ml distilled water to reagent inputs using cleaning tube kit.
5003Remove cleaning tube kit. Keep reagent inputs free.
5004You can power off the system!
5005Apertures are partially clogged. Try cleaning!
5006Please empty waste container!
5100%u data record(s) will be copied to the database.
5101%u data record(s) is selected.
5102Insert data disk!
5103Insert data disk #1 of 1!
5104xx data record(s) will be saved on 1 disk(s). Insert an empty floppy disk!
5105Insert next empty floppy disk!
5106No such type of data
5200Your previous QC data will be lost. Are you sure?
5300Some or all of the calibration factors are out of range!
5400+12V too low!
5401+12V too high!
5402Battery voltage too low!
5900This function is not available because there are no accepted blank values. Try blank measurement!
5901Insert software update disk! The system will restart.
5902Are you sure to delete all device statistics?
5903This function will delete all measured results. Are you sure?
5904This function will delete all selected records. Are you sure?
5905Are you sure?
5906You can power off the system now or restart it by pressing any key!
Troubleshooting Approach
A starting sequence for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Clog / aperture / flow-cell alarm or flagged CBC counts
- Run the instrument's aperture / flow-cell clear (burn / back-flush) and flush cycles.
- Run a background count and confirm it is within limits.
- Run controls at all levels.
- Clean or replace the aperture bath / flow cell if clogs recur.
- Confirm precision on a replicate sample before releasing results.
Symptom: Short samples / aspiration errors / carryover
- Inspect the sample probe / closed-vial piercer for wear or a bend.
- Check the shear / segment valve and the tubing for leaks or wear.
- Verify vacuum and pressure against the service spec.
- Replace the probe / piercer, valve or tubing as found.
- Re-run controls and a carryover check.
Symptom: WBC / HGB / diff shifted / high background
- Confirm reagents and lyse are in date, primed and the correct lot.
- Check the pinch valves and tubing for wear or air.
- Run the fluidics prime and a background count.
- Recalibrate if the shift is confirmed against controls.
- Escalate an optics / laser fault if scattergrams are abnormal.
Symptom: Autoloader / transport jam
- Clear the jammed tube / rack and note where it hangs up.
- Inspect the autoloader belt, gripper and mixing station.
- Check the rack sensors.
- Cycle several racks.
- Replace the belt / gripper as found.
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Central / core laboratory
- Point-of-care testing stations
- Blood bank
- Microbiology lab
Documents & Manuals
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