Helena Biosciences Operator Manual:
Helena C-1, Helena C-2, Helena C-4
HL-2-P-3448 Rev. 3 Page 4
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................7
1.1 Symbols ............................................................................................................................. 7
1.2 Views of the device ........................................................................................................... 8
1.3 Consumables / Accessories ............................................................................................... 9
1.4 Intended use ................................................................................................................... 10
1.4.1 Comparison of the Helena C-Series Family ................................................................ 10
1.4.2 Test Methods .............................................................................................................. 12
1.4.3 Specimen Collection ................................................................................................... 12
1.4.4 Measurement Principle .............................................................................................. 13
1.4.5 Clotting method (PT, aPTT,..) ..................................................................................... 14
1.4.6 Chromogenic Method (Antithrombin): ...................................................................... 14
1.4.7 Immunoturbidometric Method (D-Dimer): ................................................................ 14
1.5 Safety information .......................................................................................................... 15
1.5.1 Safety information for operation ............................................................................... 15
1.5.2 Safety information for materials ................................................................................ 15
1.5.3 Safety information regarding risk of health ............................................................... 16
1.5.4 Safety information for cleaning, maintenance and servicing..................................... 17
1.5.5 Electrical Safety .......................................................................................................... 18
1.5.6 Recycling of the instrument ....................................................................................... 18
2. Installation of the Helena C-Series .......................................................................................... 19
2.1 Scope of delivery ............................................................................................................. 19
2.2 Conditions of operation .................................................................................................. 20
2.3 First Installation .............................................................................................................. 21
2.4 Switching on and off ....................................................................................................... 22
2.5 Display Protection Foil .................................................................................................... 23
2.6 External Thermal Printer ................................................................................................. 23
2.7 External Barcode Scanner ............................................................................................... 23
2.8 TECAM SMART ................................................................................................................ 24
2.9 Registration ..................................................................................................................... 25
3. Operation of the Helena C-Series ............................................................................................ 26
3.1 Homescreen .................................................................................................................... 26
3.2 Input patient identification ............................................................................................. 27
3.3 Test selection .................................................................................................................. 28
3.4 Measurement ................................................................................................................. 29
3.5 System settings ............................................................................................................... 30
3.6 Test Settings .................................................................................................................... 32
3.7 Review results ................................................................................................................. 34
4. Ticket system ........................................................................................................................... 35
5. Service Functions ..................................................................................................................... 37
5.1 System Information ........................................................................................................ 37
5.2 Optic Check ..................................................................................................................... 38
5.3 System report ................................................................................................................. 39
5.4 Adjust temperature ........................................................................................................ 40
5.5 Overview of Mainboard .................................................................................................. 41
5.6 Typical Failures................................................................................................................ 42
