Hitachi Medical Systems Himac CS150NX
Hitachi Medical Systems · Model Himac CS150NX
• Features The Most Compact Body - CS150NX carries the world greatest performance and many attractive and useful functions in its the most compact body*. Rotor chamber is allocated in a front part of the body with smooth sliding door, so that it is easy for operators to place a rotor. Touch-sensitive LCD panel with wide view angle is placed at a position and an angle for easy operation.PWM (pulse width modulation) motor control has realized substantial reduction in acceleration and deceleration time. • Powerful Imbalance Protection - Samples need to be balanced within 5mm by visual check only. Non-contact imbalance sensor always monitors vibration of the rotor and drive shaft. In case of abnormal vibration, the sensor activates and stops operation immediately. • Easy Operation with Touch-Sensitive LCD - Colour touch-sensitive LCD and GUI (graphic user interface) with high contrast against back screen in black color enable users to easily operate the system or select various menus and functions by touching the icon on the display. Of course, operation status is identified at a glance by intelligible screen design. • Quiet Operating Sound 45dBA - This unusually quiet operating sound was realized by newly developed rigid-cotrol drive system and sound absorbing structure design. It does not disturb your researching works in the laboratory. • Quick Start-Up - It takes just 8 seconds(minimum) to be ready for operation since power switch is turn on. Initial screen is displayed on the LCD panel during booting up the system. • Powerful Vacuum Pump - Reaching time to high-vacuum status is reduced to half by optimized control of the oil diffusion pump. • Easy Timer Setting - himac original RTC (real-time control) function makes timer setting easy. What you need to do is simply set start time or finish time with running time. It is easier than conventional delay time setting timer. • Accurate Control of Net Run-Time - The timer starts when the set speed is attained by himac original actual run timer function (PAT.). It helps to precisely control of the net run-time and obtain high-reproducibility separation. Of course, conventional run timer is selectable. • USB Interface (compatible to GLP/GMP) - USB port is equipped as standard specification. Operating data can be output in CSV format. • RCF Calculation and Display - CS150NX eliminates many troublesome and time-consuming manual calculation. Also, you can start operation by entering g value, instead of running speed.
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
Failure patterns typical of this equipment class - general BMET reference, not verified against this exact unit's own service history unless flagged. Severity is a category-level estimate.
Sample probe / pipette clog
MediumSymptoms: Aspiration error, short sample, carryover.
Root cause: Clot/crystal obstruction.
Reagent / wash flow fault
MediumSymptoms: Clogs, high blank, QC fail.
Root cause: Pump tube wear, air in line.
Temperature control fault
MediumSymptoms: Incubator out of range.
Root cause: Failed heater/fan or sensor.
Optics / lamp degradation
LowSymptoms: Low signal, wavelength drift.
Root cause: Lamp/LED or monochromator aging.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
The parts a BMET typically services on this class of equipment. Service class and relative cost are general engineering estimates for the category, not figures from this unit's documentation. Part numbers appear only when pulled from this unit's own service manual. Always confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Xenon / LED light source
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Moderate
Centrifuge rotor & bearings
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Incubator heater / fan
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Sample aspiration probe
Frequent R&R on high-throughput analyzers.
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Moderate
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xenon / LED light source | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Moderate |
| Centrifuge rotor & bearings | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Incubator heater / fan | Periodic replacement | $$ | Moderate |
| Sample aspiration probe Frequent R&R on high-throughput analyzers. | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Moderate |
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
Troubleshooting Approach
A structured starting point derived from the failure modes above. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Sample probe / pipette clog
- Confirm the presentation - typically aspiration error, short sample, carryover - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: clot/crystal obstruction.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the sample aspiration probe per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Symptom: Reagent / wash flow fault
- Confirm the presentation - typically clogs, high blank, QC fail - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: pump tube wear, air in line.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the peristaltic pump tubing per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Technical Specs
- Height
- 408 mm
- Length
- 582 mm
- Weight
- 97 kg
- Maximum Speed
- 150000 rpm
- Width
- 590 mm
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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