Advanced Instruments 3900 Manual de usuario

The Advanced® Osmometer
Model 3900
User’s Guide
3905 Rev20 061213

Copyright
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rights reserved. Under copyright laws, this guide may not be reproduced
in any form, in whole or part, without the prior written consent of
Advanced Instruments.
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contained within is believed reliable, but the accuracy and completeness
are not guaranteed or warranted, and are not intended to be representations
or warranties concerning the product described.
Hot-Line®Service
If you have any questions or problems regarding the proper operation of
your instrument, please contact our Hot-Line Service department:
•800-225-4034 (toll-free within the USA and Canada; after normal busi-
ness hours, dial extension 2191)
•+US 781-320-9000 (elsewhere)
•781-320-0811 (fax)
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Table of Contents
Parts & Accessories v
Calibrators & Standards vii
Safe Use ix
Symbol conventions ix
General cautions x
Foreword: Theory and Technique xiii
Intended Use xiii
Principles of Freezing-Point Osmometry xiv
Instrumentation xv
Freezing-Point Thermodynamics xv
Definitions xvi
Chapter 1 — Installation & Setup 1
Step 1 — Find a location for your instrument 1
Step 2 — Unpack your instrument 2
Step 3 — Setup and installation 3
Step 4 — Load printer paper 7
Step 5 — Obtain additional items 9
Step 6 — Power up your instrument 9
Step 7 — Install heat transfer fluid 10
Step 8 — Run self-diagnostic test 12
Step 9 — Proceed to instrument operation 12
Chapter 2 — Instrument Operation 13
Hazardous material cautions 13
Function of major components 14
ar code scanner 18
Setup 20
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Operating instructions 30
Sample test procedure 32
Testing batch-numbered or bar code-scanned samples 38
Repeatability tips 40
Stat tests 41
Recall 42
Chapter 3 — Standards & Quality Control 43
Repeatability and accuracy 43
Standards and controls 43
Maintenance of standards 44
Quality control implementation 45
Chapter 4 — Calibration 47
Calibration procedure 47
Calibration notes 48
Chapter 5 — Troubleshooting & Service 51
Service & maintenance cautions 51
Obtaining service 53
Routine maintenance 55
Shutdown and storage 56
Troubleshooting 56
Test 57
Adjustment and replacement of parts and assemblies 67
Appendices 79
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Table 79
Appendix : Product Specifications 91
Appendix C: Regulatory Notices 93
Appendix D: Warranty and Warranty Duties 97
Appendix E: Supplemental RS-232 Information 101
Appendix F: Symbol Definitions 103
Appendix G: Product Disposal and Recycling 107
Appendix H: Service Log 109
Index 111
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Parts & Accessories
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To ord r parts and acc ssori s, contact th Advanc d
Instrum nts Custom r S rvic D partm nt:
•800-225-4034 (toll-free within the USA and Canada)
•+US 781-320-9000 (elsewhere)
•781-320-3669 (fax)
PART DESCRIPTION
Calibration Cassette
Disposable Sample Tubes, 0.2 to 0.3-mL, one pkg. of 500
Sample Tube Cassettes, #1-5
Sample Tube Cassettes, #6-10
Sample Tube Cassettes, #11-15
Sample Tube Rack
Heat Transfer Fluid, one 160-mL bottle
Cooling Reservoir Fill Funnel
Thermal Printer Paper, one pkg of 5
Evaporation Cover
Fluid Fill Plug (vented)
PART NO.
4C3040
3LA825
4C3050
4C3060
4C3070
3LA846
3DA811
4C3308
FLA835
390330
4C3448

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PART DESCRIPTION
Paper Roll Holder
Printer Maintenance Kit with Instructions
ox of 100 Probe Wipers, one pkg of 100
10-Pack Drip Return Wipers, one pkg of 10
Disposable Air Filters, one pkg of 6
Operator/supervisor Keys, two
Power Cord (specify voltage and country)
Stir/Freeze Wire, two
Replacement Sample Probe with three 10-mL ampules of
Probe in-Setting Fluid
Probe/Stir Alignment Kit
Mandrel
Clapper Replacement Assembly
Yoke
Stir/Freeze Coil
Serial Port Computer Cable with D 9S:
3-Meter Shielded RS-232
6-Meter Shielded RS-232
9-Meter Shielded RS-232
3900 User’s Guide
3900 Service Manual
ar Code Reader with Stand and Instructions, one kit
PART NO.
FL0408
FL0425
4C3840
3D2340
3D3185
3C2243
4C3700
3LA700
390444
3C2241R
3LH230
3D2404
330053
330056
330059
3905
3905SM
390016
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Calibrators & Standards
To ord r parts and acc ssori s, contact th Advanc d
Instrum nts Custom r S rvic D partm nt:
•800-225-4034 (toll-free within the USA and Canada)
•+US 781-320-9000 (elsewhere)
•781-320-3669 (fax)
PART DESCRIPTION
Clinitrol™290 Reference Solution, ten 5-mL ampules
Protinol®3-level Protein Control Kit, nine (3 ea) 3-mL
vials
Renol™ Urine Osmolality Controls (2 levels)
Five-Level Osmolality Linearity Set: 100, 500, 900, 1500,
and 2000 mOsm/kg; ten (2 ea) 5-mL ampules
100 mOsm/kg Calibration Standard, ten 5-mL ampules
500 mOsm/kg Calibration Standard, ten 5-mL ampules
900 mOsm/kg Calibration Standard, ten 5-mL ampules
1500 mOsm/kg Calibration Standard, ten 5-mL ampules
3000 mOsm/kg Calibration Standard, ten 5-mL ampules
100 mOsm/kg Calibration Standard, one 110-mL bottle
500 mOsm/kg Calibration Standard, one 110-mL bottle
900 mOsm/kg Calibration Standard, one 110-mL bottle
1500 mOsm/kg Calibration Standard, one 110-mL bottle
PART NO.
3LA029
3MA028
3LA085
3LA028
3LA011
3LA051
3LA091
3LA151
3LA301
3LA010
3LA050
3LA090
3LA150

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NOTE Advanced Instruments, Inc. cannot guarantee the stated instru-
ment performance specifications and accuracy of test results
unless Advanced Instruments brand consumables are used with
the instrument. Use of consumables from manufacturers other
than Advanced Instruments is not recommended and may
adversely affect system calibration, performance, operation,
and accuracy of test results. For information on obtaining these
standards and controls, contact Advanced Instruments or an
authorized representative.
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Safe Use
To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, fire, and
damage to your instrument, please read and observe the precau-
tions in this User’s Guide.
• If the product is used in a manner not in accordance with the
equipment design, operating instructions or manufacturer's
recommendations, the operation of the product may be
impaired to the extent that a safety hazard is created.
• Do not attempt to perform electrical work if you are not
fully qualified. This manual is not a substitute for electrical
training.
Symbol conventions
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying this product.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute risk of electric shock to persons.
The static symbol within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of internal
components that could be damaged by static electricity.
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This static symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence
of a specific component that could be damaged by static elec-
tricity.
This symbol indicates the presence of alternating current (AC).
This symbol indicates the presence of a fuse.
This symbol indicates the presence of protective earth ground.
eneral cautions
• This product should be operated only with the type of power source
indicated on the product’s electrical ratings label. Refer to the instal-
lation instructions included with the product.
• If the power cord provided is replaced for any reason or if an alter-
nate cord is used, the cord must be approved for use in the local
country. The power cord must be approved for the product’s listed
operating voltage and be rated at least 20% greater than the ampere
ratings marked on the product’s electrical ratings label. The cord
end that connects to the product must have an IEC 60320 connector.
• Plug the product into an approved grounded electrical outlet.
• Do not disable the power cord’s grounding plug.
• If an extension cord or power strip is used, make sure that the cord
or strip is rated for the product, and that the total ampere ratings of
all products plugged into the extension cord or strip do not exceed
80% of the cord’s or strip’s rating limit.
• Route power cords so that they will not be walked on, tripped on, or
pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular atten-
tion to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord exits
the product.
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