Aptio® Automation Startup and Shutdown Quick Guide

System Operation Aptio Automation Operator’s Quick Guide Startup and Shutdown Shutting Down Aptio Automation The Aptio Automation system and its components must be shut down for routine maintenance and diagnostic troubleshooting. In addition, there are times when an emergency or otherwise unexpected shutdown is required. The following are two ways to turn off system power: • Controlled Power Shutdown • Emergency Power Shutdown Note: These procedures do not affect analyzer power. For information regarding analyzer shutdown, see the Operator’s Guide for the specific analyzer. Controlled Power Shutdown A controlled shutdown is used to shut down the software using the user interface when the system is powered off for routine maintenance. This process turns off the modules as needed and performs an automatic data backup. 1. Verify that sample processing is complete. If processing is not complete, remove all samples using the following purge procedure: a. Select System > Purge > checkmark. b. Wait until all samples have been unloaded from the track to racks in the IOM, ROM, RSM, or Secondary IOM, if applicable. c. Remove all racks with sample tubes from the IOM and the Secondary IOM, if applicable. d. Ensure that no racks are on the RSM table. 2. Verify that system modules and analyzer interface modules are not in Error status. If there is an error, perform the following: a. Follow the Error Recovery procedure as displayed on the screen for each module in error. b. Leave the module Off-line if it should remain Off-line at the next start-up. c. If the module should be on-line at the next start-up, select On-line. 3. Select System > Shutdown. 1 2023/08 Aptio Automation Operator’s Quick Guide System Operation 4. Select checkmark when the following conditions apply: a. Select checkmark when the message Shutting down the Automation System may lead to delayed Patient Results and/or waste of Reagents - Continue? displays. b. Select checkmark when the message Are you really sure? displays. c. Select checkmark when the message CONFIRM SHUTDOWN? displays. 5. If the system is equipped with an Secondary IOM, a pop-up on the Secondary IOM screen reports that communication with the system is disconnected. Select checkmark. 6. Shut down the Secondary IOM PC using the Microsoft Windows shutdown command. 7. Turn the Aptio Main Power Switch to OFF Emergency Shutdown When Aptio Automation must be powered off immediately to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment and a controlled shutdown is not possible, use the following procedures to perform an emergency shutdown. Removing Centrifuge Tubes after Emergency Shutdown Note: The Centrifuge lid requires a tool to unlock it when there is no power. If samples must be removed without power, use the following procedure or contact Siemens Customer Care Center - Technical Solutions (CCC). Inside U.S.: 877-229- 3711; outside U.S. refer to the local support team. 1. Access the centrifuge rotor and bucket inserts by performing the following: CAUTION: Use caution when opening the cover. Be sure it is fully open and locked. Do not place objects on the top. a. Turn the red Cover Lock/Unlock Knob on the Centrifuge side panel clockwise to unlock the cover. Figure 2-8: Centrifuge Module – Cover Lock/Unlock Knob (616210030.0) 2 2023/08 Aptio Automation Operator’s Quick Guide System Operation b. Lift the cover using the handle. Verify that the cover is fully opened and that the locking mechanism shown in Figure 2-9 is engaged. Figure 2-9: Centrifuge Module – Cover Locking Mechanism 1 Cover Locking Mechanism c. Remove the center access panel. Figure 2-10: Centrifuge Module – Center Access Panel 2 1 Center Access Panel 2 Centrifuge Lid d. Manually move the robot to the far left. e. Push the robot gripper to the rear of the instrument. f. Turn off the centrifuge power switch. 2023/08 3 System Operation Aptio Automation Operator’s Quick Guide Figure 2-11: Centrifuge Module – Power Switch g. Remove any sample tubes from the bucket inserts in the loading and unloading area and load them into a temporary rack. h. Return all bucket inserts to the loading and unloading areas as shown in Figure 2-12 with positions A and 0 empty. Ensure that all inserts are oriented so that the positioning marks are aligned correctly. Figure 2-12: Centrifuge Module – Loading and Unloading Area 3 N 1 Unloading Area 2 Loading Area 3 Balance Tubes 2. Use the centrifuge lid unlocking tool to unlock and open the lid of the Centrifuge Module when there is no power. 4 2023/08 Aptio Automation Operator’s Quick Guide System Operation Figure 2-13: Centrifuge Module - Lid Unlocking Tool 3. Insert the centrifuge lid unlocking tool (Figure 2-14) and turn it clockwise. Figure 2-14: Centrifuge Module - Lid Unlocking Tool ...... 4. Open the centrifuge lid. 5. Remove sample tubes and load them into a temporary rack. Determine the integrity of the samples and, if acceptable, reload them onto the IOM. 6. Close the centrifuge lid and hold it down while turning the centrifuge lid unlocking tool to lock the lid. 7. Turn on the centrifuge power switch. 8. Reinstall the center access panel. 9. Close and lock the cover. 2023/08 5 System Operation Aptio Automation Operator’s Quick Guide Restoring Power to Aptio Automation A WARNING: To ensure sample integrity, do not leave tubes on the system after turning off the power. Follow standard laboratory procedures for sample storage. 1. Turn the Aptio Main Power Switch to ON 2. Wait for the Aptio Automation user interface to display the Overview screen. 3. Login to the Aptio Automation software. 8. Select Start. Note: At startup, all modules are automatically reinitialized. Wait 6 2023/08 Please note that the learning material is for training purposes only! 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