Vet ABC Troubleshooting

CHANGING THE PACK Service menu Change Pack Remove the old pack etc. (on-screen instructions) Remove the Red caps from the new pack Install new pack ensuring arrows have disappeared Prime the new pack into an open vessel Re-install waste pipe onto new pipe Write on the pack the installation date Determine the best close for your audience and your presentation. Close with a summary; offer options; recommend a strategy; suggest a plan; set a goal. Keep your focus throughout your presentation, and you will more likely achieve your purpose.

Operational Problems Basic understanding of how the ABC works Function of the main components How to spot potential problems How to carry out minor repairs In your opening, establish the relevancy of the topic to the audience. Give a brief preview of the presentation and establish value for the listeners. Take into account your audience’s interest and expertise in the topic when choosing your vocabulary, examples, and illustrations. Focus on the importance of the topic to your audience, and you will have more attentive listeners.

Start-up limits: WBC = 0.3 x 1000/ml RBC = 0.02 x 1,000,000/ml PLT = 10 x 1000/ml Spectrophotometer “Blanks” on Cyanmetheglobin reagents.(550nm) Apertures: WBC = 80um RBC/PLT = 50um Dilutions: WBC = ~1/300 RBC/PLT = ~1/20,000

“STARTUP FAILED CHECK REAGENTS” ·  Blank values high: PLT high, pack can be contaminated, reagent too cold ·   Perform concentrated cleaning or change pack ·  Electromagnetic noise (X-rays) ·   Isolate Vet ABC and run start-up

“STARTUP FAILED CHECK REAGENTS” ·  If other parameters are OK, photometer blank failed ·   Check photometer (see below) ·  Pack was shaken while in transport (bubbles) ·   After Transport by a carrier, wait 1-2 hours before installation ·  Tube on valve, needle, chamber or dispenser block is loose ·   Check tube connections and repair if possible

“SENSOR DEFECT OR REAGENT EMPTY” Pack wasn’t installed properly Re-seat the pack ensuring arrows have disappeared Valve on base of pack has collapsed inwards Adjust the position of the valve Pack is empty Change the pack If you have several points, steps, or key ideas use multiple slides. Determine if your audience is to understand a new idea, learn a process, or receive greater depth to a familiar concept. Back up each point with adequate explanation. As appropriate, supplement your presentation with technical support data in hard copy or on disc, e-mail, or the Internet. Develop each point adequately to communicate with your audience.

“SENSOR DEFECT OR REAGENT EMPTY” Pack is distended with excess air “Burp” the pack Red caps were not removed Remove the Red caps Waste tube is blocked or bent Check tube is free of obstructions If you have several points, steps, or key ideas use multiple slides. Determine if your audience is to understand a new idea, learn a process, or receive greater depth to a familiar concept. Back up each point with adequate explanation. As appropriate, supplement your presentation with technical support data in hard copy or on disc, e-mail, or the Internet. Develop each point adequately to communicate with your audience.

“ERROR: MOTOR PRESSURE SYRINGE” Pack is distended with excess air “Burp” the pack Piston is pushed out of chamber by high pressure Re-install the piston Piston is sticking Check movement – Service menu Mechanic Pressure Syringe.

“ERROR: LIQUID SYRINGE MOTOR” Piston or gear is damaged Check movement – Service menu Mechanic Liquid Syringe Dilution Block is damaged Check for leaks – Call Woodley Equipment.

“START-UP FAILED HGB REFERENCE FAILURE” WBC Chamber is contaminated Run concentrated clean Reagent is contaminated Change pack

“START-UP FAILED HGB REFERENCE FAILURE” No reagent is available Prime the pack – check that reagent appears in chambers Photometer is out of adjustment Run concentrated clean; Check photometer adjustment – Service menu Technician Adjustments

IF IN ANY DOUBT CALL WOODLEY!