Atellica Direct Connect Hardware Overview Online Training

Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Untitled Scene Master Template HILS2218 | Effective Date: 2 Jan 2025 ? Atellica Direct Connect Hardware Overview Online Training Identify hardware components and their function 1 Identify the types of sample containers that can be processed by the system 4 Describe how to view sample status 3 Describe the sample processing sequence 2 Welcome Welcome to the Atellica Direct Connect Hardware Overview Online Training Course. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to identify the hardware components and their function, describe the sample processing sequence, describe how to view sample status, and identify the types of sample containers that can be processed by the system. ? Hardware Components Select the button below to learn about the hardware components on the Direct Connect. Hardware Components Hardware Components Select the play button below to learn about the hardware components on the Direct Connect. Continue Continue Please review the task using the button on this slide below before proceeding to the next section. ? Sample Processing Sequence Select the buttons below to learn about the journey that samples take as they are processed by the system, as well as the sample processing priority. Sample Processing Sequence Sample Processing Priority Sample Processing Select the buttons below to learn about the journey that samples take as they are processed by the system, as well as the sample processing priority. Continue Continue Please review both tasks using the buttons on this slide below before proceeding to the next section. ? Sample Status Play Select the button below to learn about how sample status is displayed in the software for the Direct Connect. Sample Status Select the button below to learn about how sample status is displayed in the software for the Direct Connect. Continue Continue Please review the task using the button on this slide below before proceeding to the next section. ? Acceptable Sample Containers The Direct Connect supports most types of sample containers loaded from the LAS, but there are some exceptions. Capillary collection containers are NOT supported by the Direct Connect. NOTE: Refer to the Atellica CI Analyzer Online Help for a complete list of the supported sample containers. Acceptable Sample Containers The Direct Connect supports most types of sample containers loaded from the LAS, but there are some exceptions. Capillary collection containers are not supported. Refer to the Atellica CI Analyzer Online Help for a complete list of the supported sample containers. ? Sample Racks and Containers: Front-Loading Adaptors Adaptors Tube-Top Sample Cups Tube-Top Sample Cups Racks Racks Racks Do not fill sample containers past the maximum recommended level. Overfilling sample containers may cause splashing while the container moves in the entry and exit queues. There is a configuration setting that can be used to configure specific rack colors for certain container types. Refer to Online Help for more information Front Loading Racks On this slide we’ll look at the racks, adaptors, and tube-top sample cups that can be used when front-loading samples onto the entry queue of the Direct Connect. Each rack has 6 tube positions. The racks come in different colors. The lab can use the colors to organize tubes as desired. Select the tabs on the left side to learn more about sample racks and containers. Adaptors: The default tube size is 16 by 100 millimeters. Adaptors can be used for shorter and smaller diameter tubes. Ensure the correct type of adaptor is used for the tube size you are running. The system supports both barcoded and unbarcoded tubes. Sample containers with caps are not supported on the Direct Connect. Tube Top Cups: Tube-top sample cups can be placed inside barcoded tubes. Two types of tube top sample cups are available: Large (2 milliliter) green tube top sample cups, which are to be used for 16 millimeter diameter tubes and small (1 milliliter) blue tube top sample cups, which are to be used for 13 millimeter diameter tubes. Only use the correct diameter tube top sample cup in the correct diameter tube to avoid sample handling and aspiration errors.  Before using the tube top sample cup feature, the local technical support provider must configure the tube top sample cup option and alignment. The tube-top cups should not be filled too high or splashing can occur. Tube-Top Sample Cups Racks 13x100 13x75 Refer to Online Help for more information on the adaptors and a complete list of the supported sample containers. Adaptors 12x75 Default -16x100 Racks Describe the sample processing sequence Identify hardware components and their function Course Review Congratulations. You have completed the Atellica Direct Connect Hardware Overview Online Training course. Select the objectives listed below to review the material before proceeding to the final assessment. 1 1 1 2 2 2 Describe how to view sample status 3 Identify the types of sample containers that can be processed by the system 4 Course Review Identify the types of sample containers that can be processed by the system Samples Front-Loaded by the Operator Sample racks have 6 tube positions and come in different colors The default tube size is 16 by 100 millimeters. Adaptors can be used for shorter and smaller diameter tubes The system can be configured to allow for using tube-top sample cups The Direct Connect supports most types of sample containers loaded from the LAS, but there are some exceptions. Capillary collection containers are NOT supported by the Direct Connect. Refer to the Atellica CI Analyzer Online Help for a complete list of the supported sample containers. Describe how to view sample status The samples area of the Home screen displays the status of all samples in the system. Transfer Tube Holders area: displays tube holders currently in the transfer area. The transfer area holds tubes from automation to be processed, as well as processed tubes to be returned to automation. Inprocess Tube holders area: displays tube holders currently in the inprocess area The inprocess tube holders area is where while the analyzer aspirates sample from automation tubes. Inprocess Racks area: displays racks that the operator has front loaded into the in process queue on the Direct Connect. Processed Racks area: lists the last 10 racks to have completed processing. Describe the sample processing sequence The LAS routes tubes to the Direct Connect for processing where the robot moves the tube to a tube holder in the transfer area. The robot moves the tube holder to the inprocess area of the analyzer. The analyzer aspirates the sample. When the analyzer finishes processing all tubes in a tube holder, the robot moves it to the transfer area and then returns the tubes to the LAS. During operation, the operator can simultaneously load samples to the entry queue while the analyzer processes samples from the LAS. The operator removes all operator-loaded samples from the exit queue. Identify hardware components and their function Robot: Transfers sample tubes between pucks on the LAS and tube holders on the Direct Connect transfer area. Also moves the tube holders between the Direct Connect transfer area and the inprocess area where the analyzer aspirates the sample Drip Tray: protects the sample rack lanes from potential spills and dropped tubes Tube holders: racks used to hold the samples received from the LAS and transport them to the analyzer for processing Sample lanes: Entry queue - Sample tube racks are sent through the analyzer by placing racks in the entry queue. Exit queue - Once the samples have completed aspiration, they exit the analyzer through the exit queue. A magnetic conveyor system controls the movement of the racks on the entry queue and exit queue sample rack lanes. Sensors are located on the entry and exit queues to automatically advance racks through the system. Additional hardware components: Monitor, keyboard and mouse – there is a USB port behind the monitor Barcode reader - used to scan sample tube labels before test processing, and also to input bulk fluid consumables, IM test definitions, and calibrator definitions on the attached analyzer Disclaimer Please note that the learning material is for training purposes only. For the proper use of the software or hardware, please always use the Operator Manual or Instructions for Use (hereinafter collectively “Operator Manual”) issued by Siemens Healthineers. This material is to be used as training material only and shall by no means substitute the Operator Manual. Any material used in this training will not be updated on a regular basis and does not necessarily reflect the latest version of the software and hardware available at the time of the training. The Operator Manual shall be used as your main reference, in particular for relevant safety information like warnings and cautions. Please note: Some functions shown in this material are optional and might not be part of your system. Certain products, product related claims or functionalities (hereinafter collectively “Functionality”) may not (yet) be commercially available in your country. Due to regulatory requirements, the future availability of said Functionalities in any specific country is not guaranteed. Please contact your local Siemens Healthineers sales representative for the most current information. The reproduction, transmission or distribution of this training or its contents is not permitted without express written authority. Offenders will be liable for damages. All names and data of patients, parameters and configuration dependent designations are fictional and examples only. All rights, including rights created by patent grant or registration of a utility model or design, are reserved. Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG | © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2025 Siemens Healthineers HQ | Siemens Healthineers AG Siemensstr. 3 91301 Forchheim Germany Phone: +49 9191 18-0 siemens-healthineers.com ? Disclaimer Assessment Start ? This assessment will test your retention of the presented content. A passing score of 80% or higher is required to complete the course and earn your certificate . Assessment questions must be answered completely to receive full credit. Partial credit will not be given for assessment questions that require multiple answers. You may repeat the assessment as many times as needed. Assessment Select the best answer. ? Question 1 of 5 Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the the Direct Connect? The tube holders used to receive samples received from the LAS are not accessible to the operator without opening the covers. The operator must pause sampling from LAS samples before front-loading samples into the entry queue. Only Service Personnel have access to opening the Direct Connect covers. Multiple Choice The operator can request to unlock the covers from the primary user interface. During operation, the operator can simultaneously load samples to the entry queue while the analyzer processes samples from the LAS. Select the best answer. ? Question 2 of 5 Which of the following is the function of the component highlighted in this Direct Connect image? Load samples on the system Remove samples from the system Load reagent packs on the system Remove reagent packs from the system Multiple Choice Reagent packs are loaded via the reagent loader on the analyzer. Reagent packs are removed via the reagent loader on the analyzer. Samples are removed via the exit queue, the sample rack lane on the right-hand side. Select the best answer. ? Question 3 of 5 Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the Direct Connect front-loaded sample racks? Adaptors can be used to allow the loading of shorter and smaller diameter sample tubes Each rack has 5 tube positions All tubes run in the sample racks must be barcoded Multiple Choice Non-barcoded tubes may be used. Each rack has 6 tube positions. Select the best answer. ? Question 4 of 5 When does the Direct Connect return tubes that are being processed back to the LAS? When sample aspiration is complete When all test results for the tubes have been generated When a new test order is received from the LIS Multiple Choice Tubes are not returned to the LAS based on when test orders are received. The Direct Connect does not wait until test results are generated to return tubes to the LAS. Select the correct designated area, then select Submit below. Question 5 of 5 Where are LAS tubes that are currently being processed by the analyzer displayed? Hotspot You did not select a designated area. Assessment Results YOUR SCORE: PASSING SCORE: Review Retry Retry Continue Continue Continue %Results.ScorePercent%% %Results.PassPercent%% ? Assessment Results You did not pass the course. Take time to review the assessment then select Retry to continue. Congratulations. You passed the course.. Exit To access your Certificate of Completion, select the Certificates tab from the learning activity overview page. You can also access the certificate from your transcript. ? You have completed the Atellica Direct Connect Hardware Overview Online Training. Completion Navigation Help Select the icon above to open the table of contents. Click Next to continue. Next Welcome Slide The timeline displays the slide progression. Slide the orange bar backwards to rewind the timeline. Click Next to continue. Next Tmeline Select the CC icon to display closed captioning (subtitles). Click Next to continue. Next Caption Icon Select the buttons to learn more about a topic. Be sure to review all topics before navigating to the next slide. Click Next to continue. Next Tab Arrow Slide Select the X to close the pop-up. Click Next to continue. Next Layer Slide Some images may have a magnifier icon. Select the image to see an enlarged view. Select it again to return to the normal view. Click Next to continue. Next Zoom Slide Some images have a magnifier icon in the bottom-left corner. Select these image to see an enlarged view of the image. Select the image again to return to the normal view. Select Submit to record your response. Click the X in the upper right corner to exit the navigation help. Assessment Slide Parts Parts The Atellica Direct Connect is a sample handling subsystem that provides the hardware for transferring routine and STAT samples between a connected Lab Automation System (or LAS) and an analyzer. Parts The Direct Connect covers lock during normal operation. To open a cover, the operator requests to unlock the cover from the primary user interface. After the operator unlocks and opens the cover, the system removes power from all subsystems in the Direct Connect and from the CH dilution arm and IM sample arm in the CI Analyzer. After the operator closes and locks the cover, the operator can resume normal system operation. Parts The Direct Connect uses a robot to transfer sample tubes between pucks on the LAS and tube holders on the Direct Connect transfer area. The robot also moves the tube holders between the Direct Connect transfer area and the inprocess area where the analyzer aspirates the sample. Parts The drip tray protects the sample rack lanes from potential spills and dropped tubes. The drip tray is accessible through the front or back cover and can be removed for cleaning. Parts Tube holders are racks used to hold the samples received from the LAS and transport them to the analyzer for processing. These tube holders are not accessible to the operator without opening the covers. The operator would only need to access the tube holders for troubleshooting purposes. Parts When tubes are located in the transfer area as shown here, they are either coming from the LAS and waiting to the processed, or they have already been processed and they are waiting to be returned to the LAS. Parts Tube holders in the inprocess area hold tubes that the analyzer is processing. Parts During routine operation, while the robot is transferring tubes from the LAS, the operator also has the ability to load samples directly onto the Direct Connect. There are 2 sample rack lanes on the Direct Connect: an entry queue and an exit queue. Sample tube racks are sent through the analyzer by placing racks in the entry queue. Once the samples have completed aspiration, they exit the analyzer through the exit queue. A magnetic conveyor system controls the movement of the racks on the sample rack lanes. Sensors are located on the entry and exit queues to automatically advance racks through the system. Parts In addition, the Direct Connect also houses the monitor, keyboard and mouse. Parts Behind the monitor there is a USB port that can be used for data transfer. Parts There is an additional USB port available at the base of the monitor arm. Parts The barcode reader can be used to scan sample tube labels and racks before test processing, and also to input bulk fluid consumables, IM test definitions, and calibrator definitions on the attached analyzer. Parts This completes the overview of system components on the Direct Connect. Please click on the X in the upper right-hand corner to go back to the training. Sofware For more information on navigating the Samples area of the Home screen, refer to the Rack Handler Sample Processing Online Training or Online Help. Software The samples area of the Home screen displays the status of all samples in the system. The Transfer Tube Holders area displays tube holders currently in the transfer area. The transfer area holds tubes from automation to be processed, as well as processed tubes to be returned to automation. The Inprocess Tube holders area displays tube holders currently in the inprocess area where the analyzer aspirates sample from automation tubes. The Inprocess Racks area displays racks that the operator has front loaded into the in process queue on the Direct Connect, and the Processed Racks area lists the last 10 racks to have completed processing. Please click on the X in the upper right-hand corner to go back to the training. Priority Front-Load vs LAS Transfer Priority The sample processing priority for the Direct Connect: Front-loaded STAT racks Tube holder (from LAS) with at least one STAT sample Front-loaded routine rack Tube holder (from LAS) with at least one ASAP sample Tube holder (from LAS) with only routine samples Priority On this slide we see the order in which the Direct Connect prioritizes sample processing based on whether the tube was front-loaded by the operator versus tubes that are transferred from the LAS. The tubes with the highest priority are STAT racks that the operator front-loads onto the Direct Connect. Please click on the X in the upper right-hand corner to go back to the training. Sample Processing During this training module, the covers are open for demonstration purposes. Be aware that in reality the system cannot operate with open covers. Sample Journey By following the journey that samples take as they are processed by the Atellica Direct Connect, you will gain a better perspective on how the different parts of the system function. Sample Journey The LAS routes tubes to the Direct Connect for processing where the robot moves the tube to a tube holder in the transfer area. Sample Journey The robot then moves the tube holder to the inprocess area of the analyzer. Sample Journey And then the analyzer aspirates the sample. Sample Journey When the analyzer finishes processing all tubes in a tube holder, the robot moves it to the transfer area and then returns the tubes to the LAS. Sample Journey During operation, the operator can simultaneously load samples to the entry queue while the analyzer processes samples from the LAS. The operator removes all operator-loaded samples from the exit queue. Sample Journey This completes the overview of the sample processing workflow on the Direct Connect. Please click on the X in the upper right-hand corner to go back to the training. Question Bank 1 QR700027973 | Effective Date: 10 SEP 2025 logo_rgb_3.jpg Here are some useful links and documents: 1.1 Welcome 1.2 Hardware Components 1.3 Sample Processing 1.4 Sample Status 1.5 Acceptable Sample Containers 1.6 Front Loading Racks 1.7 Course Review 1.8 Disclaimer 1.9 Assessment 1.16 Completion