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CN-3000 and CN-6000 Systems Overview Online Training

CN-3000 and CN-6000 Systems Overview Online Training

The Systems Overview includes identifying major hardware and software components, logging in and out of the system, and navigating to the software's online manual.

Continue Untitled Scene Master Template HOOD05162003052540 | Effective Date: 26-Nov-2019 ? CN-3000 and CN-6000 Systems System Overview Online Training 1 4 3 2 The CN Systems are fully automated blood coagulation analyzers, for in-vitro diagnostic use, that unify five methodologies on one platform. Identify and explain hardware components Display the online manual Sign on and off of the system Navigate and explain the software Welcome cn_systemoverview_olt_welcome.mp3 Welcome to the CN-3000 and CN-6000, Systems Overview Online Training course. The CN systems are fully automated blood coagulation analyzers intended for in-vitro diagnostic use. The systems unify hemostasis testing like never before by combining five methodologies: clotting, chromogenic, immunologic, platelet aggregation and coagulation waveform analysis on one testing platform. This course will cover the following four objectives listed below. For navigation help, select the question mark button located on the lower right corner of each slide. ? The CN Systems The CN System is a scalable hemostasis analyzer that offers high throughput and less hands-on-time with maximum efficiency in a minimum footprint. CN-3000 System Mid-volume solution CN-6000 System High-volume solution The CN Systems cn_systemoverview_olt_cnsystems.mp3 The CN System is a scalable hemostasis analyzer that offers high throughput and less hands-on-time with maximum efficiency in a minimum footprint. The CN family of systems includes the mid-volume solution, the CN-3000 System and the high-volume solution, the CN-6000 system. The CN-3000 and CN-6000 systems are identical analyzers with the same hardware and software components, the difference is in the throughput due to the software and larger detection unit on the CN-6000 System. ? System Configurations CN System Standalone CN System with Option Sampler CN System with optional cart System Configurations cn_systemoverview_olt_config.mp3 The CN System has multiple system configurations depending on the customer’s needs. The first configuration is the standalone CN System. This standard configuration includes the CN system with the monitor arm and IPU display attached to the main unit. The second configuration is the CN System with the Option Sampler, SA-90. The Option Sampler is an accessory item to transport sample tubes and can be connected to the main unit to increase sample loading capacity up to 120 samples. The third configuration is the CN System with the optional cart, which can be used as a stand for the monitor arm and IPU display. Additionally, the CN System can be connected to automation to create a fully integrated system. ? External Hardware Overview Main system components: Operation cover Sampler Bottom door Operation cover Bottom door Sampler Play External Hardware Overview cn_systemoverview_olt_exthard.mp3 In this next section, the main hardware components you will use during routine operation will be discussed. Select the Play button below to learn more about the hardware components. ? Option Sampler Overview - Optional 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 Select the numbered steps below to learn more about the main components and sample processing workflow of the Option Sampler. Option Sampler Overview - Optional Baselayer: cn_systemoverview_olt_optionsampler.mp3 The Option Sampler, SA-90 is an optional feature that can be attached to the CN-3000/CN-6000 System to increase onboard sample capacity. Select the numbered steps below to learn more about the main components and sample processing workflow of the Option Sampler. Rack Feeder Layer: cn_systemoverview_olt_option_1.mp3 The Rack Feeder allows users to load up to 20 racks at once for analysis. Transport Line 1 Layer: cn_systemoverview_olt_option_2.mp3 When sample analysis starts, sample racks are fed down the rack feeder and to the transport line. The transport line transports sample racks laterally from the rack feeder to the CN System. Rack Feed-out Arm Layer: cn_systemoverview_olt_option_3.mp3 Once sample racks reach the rack feed-out arm, the arm transports the sample racks to the CN System for analysis. Transport Line 2 Layer: cn_systemoverview_olt_option_4.mp3 Upon completion of sample analysis on the CN system, the sample racks leave the left sampler pool of the CN System and are transported on the transport line towards the rack collector. Rack Feed-in Arm Layer: cn_systemoverview_olt_option_5.mp3 The rack feed-in arm, then feeds the completed sample racks from the transport line to the rack collector. Rack Collector Layer: cn_systemoverview_olt_option_6.mp3 And finally the completed sample racks are stored on the rack collector, with a maximum capacity of 20 sample racks. 6 Rack Collector Stores up to 20 completed sample racks 5 Rack Feed-in Arm Feeds completed sample racks from the transport line to the rack collector 4 Transport Line Transports sample racks laterally: Transports sample racks from the CN-3000/CN-6000 System to the rack collector 3 Rack Feed-out Arm Feeds sample racks on the transport line to the CN-3000/CN-6000 System 2 Transport Line Transports sample racks laterally: Transports sample racks from the rack feeder to the CN-3000/CN-6000 System Rack Feeder 1 Holds up to 20 racks at once for analysis ? Internal Hardware Overview Internal Hardware Overview cn_systemoverview_olt_inthard.mp3 Let’s take a look at the main components inside the analyzer that can be accessed when the Operation Cover is open. Status display LEDs indicate the status of the: Reagent table cover Dispensing table cover and the Buffer table cover. A solid light indicates the covers can be opened, while a blinking light indicates the covers cannot be opened. Sample arm A is responsible for the primary dispensing of a sample and can also be used for cap piercing and aspirating samples. While Sample arm B is responsible for secondary dispensing and sample aspiration in micro mode. Additionally, sample arm B aspirates and dispenses sample, quality control material, calibrator and buffer. Now, let’s explore even further by looking under the reagent, buffer, and dispensing table covers. The Reagent table consists of two areas: Reagent table A and Reagent table B. Reagent table A can hold up to 3 reagent racks with 10 holder positions each. And Reagent table B can hold up to 4 reagent racks with 2 holder positions each. The Buffer table, located below the Reagent table, has 6 holders. And finally, the Dispensing table has 2 areas of 20 holders each, allowing for 40 SB cuvettes to be installed at once. ? Software Display Overview Select the colored callouts above to learn more about the display screen areas. Software Display Overview cn_systemoverview_olt_softwaredisplay.mp3 The CN-3000 and CN-6000 Systems contain specialized software that can be navigated by using the touch screen or mouse. There are 4 main areas of the display screen which includes the: fixed toolbar variable toolbar main area and status bar. Select the colored callouts to learn more about these display screen areas. Status bar – displays the status of the IPU and instrument Main area – displays the operational functions of the instrument Toolbar (variable) – displays function buttons related to the displayed screen Toolbar (fixed) – contains shortcut buttons for main functions ? The Status Bar The Status Bar cn_systemoverview_olt_statusbar.mp3 The Status bar displays the status of the IPU and instrument and is accessible from any software screen. The Instrument status area indicates the status of the instrument by messages and colors. Green indicates the system is ready Orange indicates the system is analyzing OR a consumable is low Red indicates an error And gray indicates shutdown mode or reagent cooling mode The Indicators area displays the status of reagents and consumables by colored icons. Operational and error messages appear in the center of the status bar. If an operation message appears, the time remaining until the next action can be performed will display on the right. If multiple errors have occurred, the error message with the highest priority appears. Red background error messages indicate analysis is not possible when that particular error has occurred and orange background error messages indicate analysis is still possible. To find more information about the displayed error message, select the error message on the Status bar area to display the Help dialog box. Here you will find details of the errors that have occurred and any remedial actions for the error selected on the error message list. The blue pause button allows users to quickly interrupt analysis. The LAS status area indicates the status of an LAS connection, if applicable. And the Host computer status displays the status of the host computer, when the connection setting is enabled. ? The Menu Screen Reagent/consumables – displays the status of reagents and consumables Calib. curve – displays calibration curves and information about the calibrators used QC chart – displays the results of QC analysis in a progressive line graph for each assay Joblist – displays the results, orders and status of samples Maintenance – displays the maintenance logs and schedule Order calibrations, QC, routine analysis and STAT analysis The Menu Screen cn_systemoverview_olt_menu.mp3 Now let’s take a look at the Menu buttons used for routine functions. The first button in the main area of the Menu screen is Reagent/consumables. The Reagent/consumables screen allows users to check the status of reagent and consumables. The next button is Calibration curve. This screen allows users to display created calibration curves and information about the calibrators used to create calibration curves. The QC chart button, displays the results of quality control analysis in a progressive line graph, or QC chart, for each assay parameter. The Joblist button, displays analysis progress and results. Additionally from the Joblist screen, users can access the Browser [Reaction curves] and Waveform profile screens to check the detailed analysis results and reaction curves. The Maintenance button, allows users to check the maintenance logs and schedule. Also from the variable Toolbar on the Maintenance screen, users can initiate some maintenance tasks such as rinse the probes, prime the hydraulic line, perform an LED calibration, etc. Finally, on the fixed Toolbar, users can find the Order calibration, Order QC, order and STAT buttons. These buttons bring up the associated order screen and allow users to manually order calibrations, QC, routine analysis and STAT analysis. ? View the Online Manual Press IFU on the Menu to display the Instructions for Use. Dialog box overview: Search the Instructions for Use by the Contents or Error code tabs Manual display area Search the Instructions for Use by inputting characters Magnification selection area Change the display of the manual display area A C D B View the Online Manual cn_systemoverview_olt_onlinemanual.mp3 To enable quick viewing of information and for troubleshooting assistance, the Instructions for Use is incorporated into the software. To locate the Instructions for Use, press IFU on the Menu to display the Manual dialog box. ? Course Review Congratulations. You have completed the CN-3000 and CN-6000 Systems course. Select the numbered buttons below to review the material before proceeding to the final assessment. Display the online manual Sign on and off of the system Navigate and explain the software Identify and explain hardware components 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 Course Review Display the online manual Press IFU on the Menu to display the Instructions for Use. Sign on and off of the system To log off: Press Logoff on the Menu Press OK The IPU logs off and the Logon dialog box appears To log on: Select the appropriate user logon button Enter the password Press OK Navigate and explain the software The Menu Screen: Reagent/consumables – displays the status of reagents and consumables Calib. curve – displays calibration curves and information about the calibrators used QC chart – displays the results of QC analysis in a progressive line graph for each assay parameter Joblist – displays the results, orders and status of samples Maintenance – displays the maintenance logs and schedule Order calib. – order a calibration curve Order QC – manually order QC Order – manually order routine analysis STAT – manually order STAT analysis Navigate and explain the software Display screen configuration: Toolbar (fixed) Toolbar (variable) Main area Status bar A D B C Continue Identify and explain hardware components Internal Hardware Reagent table cover status display LED Dispensing table cover status display LED Buffer table cover status display LED Sample arm A Sample arm B Reagent table cover/Reagent table Buffer table cover/Buffer table Dispensing table cover/Dispensing table A D B C E F G H Identify and explain hardware components Main Unit - Sampler Left sampler pool STAT sample holder cover/STAT sample holder STAT sample holder cover status display LED Operation cover status display LED Right sampler pool A D C E Continue B Identify and explain hardware components Main Unit Operation cover Sampler Bottom door IPU 2D barcode reader Status display LED Start button Mechanical stop button Main power switch Cuvette feeder Cuvette trash box Continue G F H A D K J B C E I 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. Not available for sale in the U.S. Future product availability cannot be guaranteed.   © Siemens Healthineers, 2021. All rights reserved. Siemens Healthineers Headquarters\Siemens Healthcare GmbH\Henkestr. 127\ 91052 Erlangen, Germany\Telephone: +49 9131 84-0\siemens-healthineers.com ? Disclaimer Assessment 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. You may repeat the assessment as many times as needed. Start ? Assessment Select the best answer. ? Question 1 of 5 Which letter callout correctly identifies the Cuvette feeder in the image below? B A D C A D C B Multiple Choice Incorrect The 2D barcode reader can be used to input sample numbers, reagent information and consumable information. The Cuvette trash box is the receptacle for disposal of used cuvettes. The Operation cover protects the internal hardware components. Select the applicable image. ? Which Menu button displays the results, orders and status of samples? Question 2 of 5 Pick One Operation log displays actions carried out on analysis results, maintenance operations, etc. Status display displays the instrument pressures and temperatures. Reagent/consumables displays the status of reagents and consumables. Select the best answer. ? Question 3 of 5 Which internal hardware component is responsible for the primary dispensing of a sample? Sample arm A Sample arm B Dispensing table Left sampler pool Multiple Choice The Left sampler pool stores completed sample racks following sample aspiration. The Dispensing table stores up to 40 SB cuvettes at once. Sample arm B is responsible for secondary dispensing and sample aspiration in micro mode. Select the best answer. ? Question 4 of 5 Which software display screen component displays the status of the IPU and instrument? Status bar Toolbar (fixed) Toolbar (variable) Main area Multiple Choice Incorrect The Main area displays the operational functions of the instrument. The variable Toolbar displays function buttons related to the displayed screen. The fixed Toolbar contains shortcut buttons for main functions. Select the best answer. ? Question 5 of 5 Which Menu button displays the Instructions for Use? IFU Help Status display Error log Multiple Choice Incorrect Error log displays the log of errors that have occurred or have been resolved. Status display displays instrument pressures and temperatures. Help is not a Menu button. 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 Launch button drop down on the course overview page. You can also access the certificate from your PEPconnect transcript. ? You have completed the CN-3000 and CN-6000 Systems 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 Timeline Select the CC icon to display closed captioning (subtitles). Click Next to continue. Next Caption Icon add subtitles 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 Select Submit to record your response. Click the X in the upper right corner to exit the navigation help. Assessment Slide External Hardware ? Untitled Slide cn_systemoverview_olt_exthard_1.mp3 Now, let’s take a closer look at the Sysmex CN analyzer. Looking at the front of the analyzer you can see the: Operation cover Sampler and Bottom door. ? Untitled Slide cn_systemoverview_olt_exthard_2.mp3 Attached to the analyzer is a touch screen monitor, also known as the IPU, which allows the user to interact with the system software in order to keep track of the instrument status and implement various operations. Below the IPU is a 2D barcode reader. The barcode reader can be used to input sample numbers, rack numbers, reagent information, consumable information, and more. ? Untitled Slide cn_systemoverview_olt_exthard_3.mp3 Towards the bottom of the analyzer, you will find the main power switch and the cuvette trash box attached to the side of the analyzer. And on top of the analyzer, is where you can load approximately 1,200 cuvettes into the cuvette feeder. ? Untitled Slide cn_systemoverview_olt_exthard_4.mp3 Moving back towards the front of the analyzer, you will notice the Status display LED. The Status display LED indicates the overall status of instrument and can alert users if consumables are low or an error has occurred. The Start button allows users to start the instrument, wake the instrument or start analysis. And the mechanical stop button immediately stops the instrument’s mechanical movement. ? Untitled Slide cn_systemoverview_olt_exthard_5.mp3 Let’s continue our hardware overview by looking behind the bottom door. Here you can find the: pneumatic unit trap chamber and three pressure adjustment knobs. ? Untitled Slide cn_systemoverview_olt_exthard_6.mp3 Now let’s focus our attention to the Sampler. The right sampler pool allows the user to set up to 4 sample racks at once for sample analysis. The Sysmex sample racks can hold standard sample tubes, microcontainers, and 4mL sample cups. The left sampler pool stores the completed sample racks following sample aspiration, and can hold up to 5 racks at once. ? Untitled Slide cn_systemoverview_olt_exthard_7.mp3 The STAT sample holder and cover allows the user to preferentially analyze STAT samples by interrupting routine analysis. Simply verify the STAT sample holder cover status display LED is solid green, open the STAT sample holder cover and set the sample into the STAT sample holder. Once sample aspiration is complete, the analysis of normal samples resumes automatically. ? Untitled Slide cn_systemoverview_olt_exthard_8.mp3 Finally, the Operation cover status display LED indicates the operation cover status. A solid light indicates the cover can be opened, while a blinking light indicates the cover cannot be opened. This completes the external hardware overview for the Sysmex CN Systems. Select the X in the upper-right corner to close this tutorial and continue. HOOD05162003201942 | Effective Date: 28-Jun-2021 Here are some useful links and documents:

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