FlexLab™ X Total Lab Automation Hardware Overview Online Training

Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Welcome Master Template HILS2218 | Effective Date: 25 Mar 2022 ? FlexLab™ X Total Lab Automation Hardware Overview Online Training This course includes an overview of the hardware components on the FlexLab X Automation System. Describe the hardware components and their function Describe the safety labels and their meaning Differentiate between Point in Space and Pick and Place analyzers 1 3 2 Welcome Welcome to the FlexLab X Total Lab Automation Hardware Overview Online Training. This course will cover the three objectives listed on this slide. For navigation help, select the question mark on the lower right corner on each slide. ? Introduction Automation System User Interface Introduction FlexLab X Total Lab Automation is an integrated solution to manage orders and process sample tubes in the lab. The system is made up of two main components: the User Interface and the Automation System. The User Interface, or UI, is the software that allows the User to manage automation and data analytics. The Automation System is a modular system designed to automate Pre-Analytical and Post-Analytical processing, sample handling, and processing in the clinical laboratory. The Automation System consolidates multiple Analytical instruments into a unified workstation by employing a common sample processing capability. ? Hardware Overview Track Pre-Analytical Analytical Post-Analytical Select all 4 tabs before moving on to the next slide. Hardware Overview Before operating FlexLab X Total Lab Automation, it is important to be familiar with the hardware components of the Automation System. The system consists of the Track and the Automation Modules, including Pre-Analytical and Post-Analytical Modules, as well as the connected Analyzer modules. System configuration allows multiple connection instances of the same Automation Modules and Analyzers. Select the tabs to learn about each area of the hardware, before continuing on to the next slide. ? Safety Labels Safety labels are affixed to the Automation System to alert the User to safety or functional considerations. Hover over each label on the left to learn more. Safety Labels Safety labels are affixed to the Automation System to alert the User to safety or functional considerations. Hover over each safety label to learn more. This symbol notifies that the area access can cause risks to persons wearing a pacemaker. Any person with a pacemaker must keep a safe distance of: at least 200 mm from the Module robot axes. at least 80 mm from the magnets of the Module safety shields. No access for unauthorized personnel. No access. Identifies an area where Users can be exposed to moving parts. Do not insert hands in this area. Identifies low temperature or freezing conditions. Identifies the vicinity of counter-rotating rollers. Strong magnetic field hazard warning labels to notify people not to bring sensitive equipment near the device. Identifies an activity or area where the User may be exposed to hot surfaces (> 65°C/149°F). Identifies an activity or area where Users may be exposed to potentially infectious material. Identifies an area containing cutting or stinging parts. Follow manufacturer instructions written in this guide when performing maintenance. Identifies an activity that may present a safety-related hazard and advises the User to consult the associated caution or warning instructions provided. Identifies an area where Users can be exposed to moving parts. Be careful around these parts when performing diagnostics and maintenance operations with safety shield and covers removed. Identifies the presence of electrical hazards. Identifies that hazardous voltage is present behind the protective cover. ? Course Review Congratulations. You have completed the FlexLab™ X Total Lab Automation Hardware Overview course. Select the numbered buttons below to review the material before proceeding to the final assessment. Describe the safety labels and their meanings Differentiate between Point in Space and Pick and Place analyzers Describe the hardware components and their function 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 Course Review Describe the safety labels and their meanings Safety labels are affixed to the Automation System to alert the User to safety or functional considerations Differentiate between Point in Space and Pick and Place analyzers Point in Space Analyzers are able to sample the tubes directly from the carrier on the track Pick and Place Tube is transported from the carrier to the analyzer and vice versa Describe the hardware components and their function Tube Carriers Tubes are tracked throughout the system using sample carriers that contain a RFID tag Track Controls the motion of sample tubes from the Input Modules to the Pre-Analytical Modules, if applicable, then to the Analyzers, Subsequently, the tubes move to Post-Analytical Modules, if applicable, and finally either to storage or to the Output Modules Pre-Analytical Modules Input Output Module: Manages sample tubes of different sizes that are loaded into 48 position racks Rack Input Module: Provides a point of sample tube input, barcode tube identification and tube type identification Bulk Input Module: Bulk sample tube and Stat sample loading (without need to load tubes into sample racks) Centrifuge Module: Automates centrifugation processing for sample separation Decapper Module: Automates removal of closures from sample tubes Post Analytical Modules Sealer: Allows automatic sealing of plastic sample tubes after analytical processing Desealer: Automates the removal of aluminum seals from sample tubes Storage and Retrieval Module: Stores sample tubes from the Automation System in a temperature controlled and protected environment Disclaimer Please note that the learning material is for training purposes only. FlexLab™ X Automation is manufactured by Inpeco and distributed by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. FlexLab is a trademark of Inpeco SA. 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, 2024 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 8 Which module includes an area for prioritizing the loading of Stat sample tubes? Storage and Retrieval Module Rack Input Module Bulk Input Module Track Multiple Choice The track does not include a designated area to load Stat samples. This module does not have a designated area to load Stat samples. This module is for the storage and retrieval of samples. Select the best answer. ? Question 2 of 8 Which module covers the sample tube with foil? Sealer Module Storage and Retrieval Module Centrifuge Module Desealer Module Multiple Choice This module centrifuges samples. This module REMOVES the foil from the tube. This module stores samples in a protected environment. Select the designated box where the Electrical Panel and Refrigerator Unit are located, then select Submit below. Question 3 of 8 Identify where the Electrical Panel and Refrigerator Unit are located in the Storage and Retrieval Module. Hotspot This is the waste container. This is the worktable. This is the refrigerated room. You did not select a designated area. ? Select two (2) answers. Question 4 of 8 What is the function of the tube carrier? Detect the sample volume in the tube. Scan the barcode on the tube. Carry the sample tube to the designated locations. Provide tracking for the tube throughout the system using a unique RFID tag. Multiple Answer One or more answers are incorrect. Select the designated box where the IOX shows lane status and configuration information, then select Submit below. Question 5 of 8 Which area on the Input/Output Module shows lane status information and current lane configuration? Hotspot This is the touchscreen monitor. This is the worktable. You did not select a designated area. Select the best answer. ? Question 6 of 8 Which of the following functions samples a tube directly from the track? Pick and Place Point in Space Multiple Choice This removes the tube from the track to sample. Select the applicable image. ? Which of the following safety labels identifies an area where users may be exposed to moving parts? Question 7 of 8 Pick One This label indicates an electrical hazard. This label indicates an area with cutting or stinging parts. Select the applicable image. ? Which of the following safety labels identifies an area where the access is prohibited to users? Question 8 of 8 Pick One This label indicates an area where users are exposed to moving parts. This label indicates risk to persons wearing a pacemaker. 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 PEPconnect transcript. ? You have completed the FlexLab™ X Total Lab Automation 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. 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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 Track ? Hardware Overview Tube Carriers Tubes are tracked throughout the system using tube carriers Contained within each tube carrier is a unique Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag to track the sample Extended finger to support flat bottom tube management RFID Tag Sample tube with barcode Select the markers to learn more. Tube carrier Tube Carriers Sample tubes are tracked through the system using tube carriers. When the sample tube barcode is read by a vision system, it reads the barcode and then associates that tube with that specific carrier based off of its Radio Frequency Identification, or RFID, tag. From that point forward, the carrier is tracked, and not the tube, unless it leaves the track. Select the markers to learn more, then select next to continue through the rest of the track section. ? Hardware Overview Track Sample Input Sealer Centrifuge Decapper Analyzer Analyzer Storage Storage Sample Output/Sorting Sample Output/Sorting Track The Track controls the motion of sample tubes from the Input Modules to the Pre-Analytical Modules, if applicable, then to the Analyzers, Subsequently, the tubes move to Post-Analytical Modules, if applicable, and finally either to storage or to the Output Modules. A main lane is used to move the tube carriers containing sample tubes to and from the Automation Modules and Analyzers. When a tube carrier approaches an Automation Module or Analyzer, the tube carrier may be diverted to a secondary lane for sample preparation or processing. The tube carrier is then returned to the main lane. Select the markers to learn more. ? Hardware Overview Track Module Lanes Main Lane Moves the tube carriers to and from the Automation Modules and Analyzers Secondary Lane Tube carriers diverted for sample preparation or to an Analyzer for sample processing No Stop Divert Gate (NSD) If required, the tube carriers are diverted into the secondary lane by the NSD Gate Active Track Return Returns the tube carriers to the main lane NSD Gate Active Track Return Main Lane Secondary Lane Secondary Lane Diversion Tube carriers are diverted to a secondary lane by means of the no stop divert gate, and returned to the track by the active track return. Select the markers to learn more ? Hardware Overview Track Module Components The Track Head is the end of the track segment. L-Turn L-Turn T-Turn T-Turn External U-Turn External U-Turn Internal U-Turn Internal U-Turn Track Head Track Head Track Head Select the X Blank Track with Pass Node Blank Track with Pass Node Track Head The Track is composed of multiple track segments to facilitate routing to the necessary modules. Select the tabs to learn more about each track module component. When complete, select the X in the upper right hand corner to return to the hardware overview screen. The Blank Track with Pass Node Module is a long portion of the Automation Track not occupied by any process gate. It is provided with Stop Gates and Antennas (circled in red) which are able to stop tube carrier routing on the track and detect tube presence. Blank Track with Pass Node The Internal U-Turn provides a shortcut in tube carrier routing to decrease the time required to reach the Analyzer or Module. Internal U-Turn The External U-Turn provides a shortcut in tube carrier routing to decrease the time required to reach the Analyzer or Module. External U-Turn The T-Turn moves the tube carriers to the connected Analyzers and the Automation Modules. T-Turn The L-Turn Module changes the tube carrier direction 90 degrees. L-Turn Pre-Analytical Modules ? Hardware Overview Input/Output Module Input/Output Module (IOX) Manages sample tubes of different sizes that are loaded into 48 position racks Lanes can be configured based on priority Display bar provides information about lane status and configuration Panel PC 48 Position Sample Rack Worktable Display Bar Safety Cover Select the markers to learn more. Input Output Module The Input/Output Module is intended to perform the automated loading on the track, unloading from the track, and the management of in-error sample tubes. Select the markers to learn more. Select the markers to learn more. ? Hardware Overview Rack Input Module Rack Input Module (RIMX) Walk away capacity of 6 48-tube-position racks Vision System identifies sample tube ID and tube type features Loading Area Display Unloading Area Robot Vision System 48 tube position rack Rack Input Module The Rack Input Module provides a point of sample tube input, barcode tube identification and tube type identification. The Rack Input Module provides a walk away capacity of up to 6 48-tube-position racks. Select the markers to learn more. ? Hardware Overview Bulk Input Module Bulk Input Module (BIMX) Bulk sample tube loading (without the need to load tubes into sample racks) STAT area for prioritizing the loading of sample tubes Pick Area Robot Vision System Hopper STAT Area Waste Select the markers to learn more. Bulk Input Module The Bulk Input Module provides a point of sample tube input, barcode tube identification, and tube type identification. The Bulk Input Module allows direct loading onto the track of capped sample tubes without using racks, including a special area to load stat samples, and provides a walkaway capacity of approximately 700 capped sample tubes. Select the markers to learn more. ? Hardware Overview Centrifuge Module Centrifuge Module (CMX) Automates centrifugation processing, including balancing, for sample separation Includes input and output areas, and a refrigerated centrifuge unit Select the markers to learn more. Refrigerated centrifuge unit Centrifuge Door Input Area Centrifuge Bucket Inserts Output Area Robot Centrifuge Module The Centrifuge Module automates centrifugation processing, including balancing, for sample separation. The Centrifuge Module includes input and output areas and the refrigerated centrifuge unit. Select the markers to learn more. ? Hardware Overview Mixer Module Mixer Module (MMX) Automates the mixing process for samples which need to be homogenized before analysis Mixes different tube types at the same time Mixer device Mixer grippers Select the markers to learn more. Mixer Module The Mixer Module automates the mixing process for samples which need to be homogenized before analysis. Select the markers to learn more. ? Hardware Overview Decapper Module Decapper Module (DCX) Removal of closures from sample tubes Cap is discarded into the waste container Drip Tray Gripper Pads Decapper Head Select the markers to learn more. Decapper Module The Decapper Module automates removal of closures from sample tubes, processing different tube types and sizes simultaneously. The cap is removed and discarded into the Decapper waste container. Select the markers to learn more. ? Hardware Overview Sample Integrity Module Sample Integrity Module (SIMX) Detects the volume of serum/plasma Detects the upper and lower levels of serum/plasma Estimates the serum indexes (HIL - Hemolysis, Icterus, Lipemia) Excludes pediatric tubes Front LED Camera Rear Illuminator Select the X Select the markers to learn more. Sample Integrity Module The Sample Integrity Module detects the volume and upper and lower levels of serum or plasma. It also estimates the serum indexes including hemolysis, icterus, and lipemia. Select the markers to learn more, then select the X in the upper right hand corner to return to the hardware overview screen. Connected Analyzers ? Hardware Overview Connected Analyzers The “Pick and Place” Analyzers need to transport the tubes from the carrier to the analyzer and vice versa. Point in Space Point in Space Pick and Place Pick and Place Pick and Place EX: Atellica Solution Select the X Connected Analyzers Interface Modules allow the connection of different Analyzers in order to meet the needs of Laboratories in specific fields such as Clinical Chemistry, Immunology, Coagulation, or Hematology. Interface Modules with the Analyzers enable the Automation System to be connected with both Analyzer types “Point in Space” and “Pick and Place”. Select the tabs to compare both analyzer types. When complete, select the X in the upper right hand corner to return to the hardware overview screen. The “Point in Space” Analyzers are able to sample the tubes directly from the carrier on the track. Point in Space EX: CN-3000/6000 Post-Analytical Modules ? Hardware Overview Aliquoter Module Select the markers to learn more. Aliquoter Module (ALX) Dispenses sample from a primary tube to secondary tubes The quantity of volume to be dispensed is measured in microliters Level senses and dispenses sample with a disposable tip Pipettor Tube loader drawer Secondary sample tubes preparation area Tip drawers Empty carrier buffer Aliquoting area Primary sample tube buffer Waste chute LED indicators Aliquoter Module The Aliquoter Module dispenses sample from a primary tube to secondary tubes. The primary tube must contain enough volume of sample requested for each secondary tube. Select the markers to learn more. ? Hardware Overview Sealer Module Select the markers to learn more. Sealer Module (SMX) Aluminum foil is melted onto the top of an uncapped plastic tube to preserve the sample Once samples are sealed, they are moved to the Storage and Retrieval Module, or Input/Output Module Sealer coil requires periodic replacement Crimper Locker Sealer Reel Puller Cutter Waste Heater Gripper Pads Sealer Module The Sealer Module allows automatic sealing of plastic sample tubes after analytical processing. At the Sealer Module, the gripper holds the sample tube while it is sealed with aluminum foil from the Sealer coil. Individual foil seals are cut for each sample tube and heat-sealed to the plastic sample tube. Select the markers to learn more. ? Hardware Overview Desealer Module Desealer Module (DSMX) Tubes are automatically desealed and routed back to analyzers Aluminum seal (foil) is removed and discarded into the Desealer waste container Tube Gripper Drip Tray Desealer Head Desealer Module The Desealer module automates the removal of aluminum seals from sample tubes. The aluminum seal (foil) is removed and discarded into the Desealer waste container. Select the markers to learn more. ? Hardware Overview Recapper Module Recapper Module (RCX) Automatic placement of plastic screw caps onto secondary sample tubes Only secondary sample tubes produced by the Aliquoter Module can be recapped by the Recapper Module Gripper Pads Recapper Head Recapper Module The Recapper module automates the placement of plastic screw caps onto secondary sample tubes. Please note that only secondary sample tubes produced by the Aliquoter module can be recapped by the Recapper module. Select the markers to learn more. Access Door Not shown in photo ? Hardware Overview Storage and Retrieval Module Select the X Storage and Retrieval Module (RMX) Tubes are stored in temperature controlled and protected environment for a configured period of time When expired, they are automatically disposed Tubes requiring re-run are automatically retrieved and route back to the track Parking positions at room temperature on the worktable Refrigerated Room Robot Shutter Cabinet Contains electrical panel and refrigerator unit Worktable Interfaces with Automation track to allow the pick-up, deposit, parking, and disposal of tubes Waste Container Storage and Retrieval Module The Storage and Retrieval Module stores sample tubes from the Automation System in a temperature controlled and protected environment. When stored, a sample tube can be retrieved based on the Host Laboratory Information System (LIS), Middleware, or User request. After a pre-defined and configurable time interval, the sample tubes are discarded into the Waste. Select the markers to learn more. When complete, select the X in the upper right hand corner to learn more about safety labels. Question Bank 1 QR700014306 | 17 Oct 2024 Siemens Healthineers Here are some useful links and documents: 1.1 Welcome 1.2 Introduction 1.3 Hardware Overview 1.4 Safety Labels 3 Track 3.1 Tube Carriers 3.2 Track 3.3 Secondary Lane Diversion 3.4 Track Head 4 Pre-Analytical Modules 4.1 Input Output Module 4.2 Rack Input Module 4.3 Bulk Input Module 4.4 Centrifuge Module 4.5 Mixer Module 4.6 Decapper Module 4.7 Sample Integrity Module 5 Connected Analyzers 5.1 Connected Analyzers 6 Post-Analytical Modules 6.1 Aliquoter Module 6.2 Sealer Module 6.3 Desealer Module 6.4 Recapper Module 6.5 Storage and Retrieval Module 1.5 Course Review 1.7 Assessment 1.6 Disclaimer