ERBA ECL 760
ERBA · Model ECL 760
7 measuring channels 8 incubation positions at 37°C +/- 0.2°C for reaction cuvettes 23 refrigerated and stir able positions for reagents, diluents and cleaner 27 positions for samples, primary tubes, vacuum system tubes and cups 72 positions for reaction cuvettes Pipetting needle with automatic preheating, collision protection, liquid level detection of and control of reagent volumes Volume of reaction liquid: 150-300 µl, pipetting volume: 4-200 µl Parameters: PT, APTT, TT, Fibrinogen, Coag. factors, D-Dimer, ATIII, Protein C, Protein S, Lupus Anticoagulans Built-in thermal printer RFID for security of use Quality Control: 12 QC user defined QC material Calibration: Automatic, manual, 6 point calibrations Storage capacity of more than 10 000 data curves program with automatic Levey-Jennings graph monitors system performance Comprehensive Erba Haemostasis reagent line Simple, desktop analyser Bi-directional LIS communication Barcode reader for sample identification 60 PT tests / hour Colour touch screen and the possibility to connect an external keyboard, a mouse and a printer.
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.
Clot-detection drift / QC failure
HighSymptoms: PT/APTT/fibrinogen results shift, controls out of range, poor duplicate agreement.
Root cause: Optical clot-detection lamp/detector aging, dirty cuvette optics, or reagent/temperature issues.
Sample or reagent probe clog / crash
MediumSymptoms: Short aspiration, no dispense, probe-position or liquid-level errors.
Root cause: Clogged or bent probe, or a clot in the sample.
Incubator temperature out of range
MediumSymptoms: Temperature alarm, temperature-sensitive results drift.
Root cause: Incubator heater or temperature-sensor fault.
Wash / fluidics fault
MediumSymptoms: High carryover, wash-station errors, poor precision.
Root cause: Wash pump, tubing, or a blocked wash station.
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.
Clot-detection lamp / photodetector
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Sample / reagent probe
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Reaction cuvettes
Class ConsumableRel. cost $R&R Easy
Incubator heater / temperature sensor
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Wash pump / tubing
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clot-detection lamp / photodetector | Periodic replacement | $$ | Moderate |
| Sample / reagent probe | Periodic replacement | $$ | Moderate |
| Reaction cuvettes | Consumable | $ | Easy |
| Incubator heater / temperature sensor | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
| Wash pump / tubing | Frequent wear item | $$ | Moderate |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
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: QC failure / result drift
- Run fresh controls at all levels.
- Confirm reagents are in date and correctly loaded and the incubator is at temperature.
- Clean the cuvette optics / detection window.
- Replace the detection lamp if the reference signal is low.
- Re-run QC before releasing patient results.
Symptom: Probe clog or crash
- Inspect the probe for a bend or blockage and clear it.
- Run the fluidics prime / wash cycle.
- Check the sample for a clot.
- Verify liquid-level sensing and probe positioning.
- Replace the probe if aspiration is still short.